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| - Bottom line: a faded version of its former glory. Like an elderly actress, the beauty of a past generation, this place has seen better times. It's kept up relatively well, but the old school marble and brass, the tiny lobby, the dreary fitness room, and the most unhip lobby bar this side of the border, make for a strange trip to times past (think 1985). The place, however, treats kids very well, complete with a check in gift of toys and coloring books. They easily arranged for an amazing babysitter without the least bit of hassle. The rooms were comfy, although the aging AC didn't get it as cold as I like. The bathroom was large, and the TV was a nice touch, but again it was somewhat aged. The location is centralized, but there is one too many "peep shows" and "contact dance parlours" to make this truly a kid friendly area. Next time, I'll try one the funkier, modern boutique hotels off the dirty, downtown area. While a decent hotel, this is not really meant for the 25-45 "hipster" crowd (of which I fall squarely into).
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