We found this beautiful historic hotel late at night on Hotels.com after a long day of traveling. We didn’t have a reservation and were exhausted, so we were fortunate they still had availability. One of the first things we noticed were the bars in our room, which seemed a little unusual at first. The next day, we learned that the building was originally a Federal Reserve Bank, and suddenly everything made sense. It was a really neat piece of history that added to the experience. The property has done an excellent job blending its historic character with modern design. From the lobby and hallways to the guest rooms, everything was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully updated.
The hotel is also very high-tech. Rather than traditional key cards, guests use PIN codes to access the parking garage and their room, making check-in and entry very convenient.
One comment that applies here—and at several other places we visited—is the cost of parking. While it seemed to be consistent throughout the area, the additional $40 parking fee wasn’t disclosed when we booked online and was only mentioned at check-in. It wasn’t a deal-breaker, but it would be helpful for guests to know that expense in advance. One surprise was that our room did not have a television, which is fairly uncommon these days. Fortunately, after a long day of travel, we were so tired that it really wasn’t an issue for us. The management company staff at both check-in and check-out were professional.