The exquisite chandeliers high above the Rococo interior peer down on you with pomp and grandeur in the elegant lobby. Built in 1927, this hotel reflects an era that once defined opulence in America. The rooms are plush, too, but usually come with a price to match. However, weekend deals can be quite affordable. If you choose to stay elsewhere in the city, at least stop by the hotel's lobby to check out the architecture.
• Hotel Services: minibar, laundry service, restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, parking, bar, computer facilities, hairdresser, internet access, swimming pool, disabled access, business facilities, air conditioning, sauna, whirlpool, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Special Features: The business class rooms are top-notch, with two-line phones and Internet connections. Kitty O'Shea's Irish pub and restaurant is right off the lobby. It has an authentic pub feel, and the Guinness is carefully poured.
• Conferences: There are a total of 50 meeting rooms that can be rearranged to host up to 3000 people. The conference center is 140,000 square feet. The banquet facilities can also accommodate 3000.