The hotel is fresh and new(ish) with clean carpets, good linens, efficient work area, compact bath, refreshing artwork on the walls. Check-in staff seemed a little overwhelmed when faced with a large number of arrivals (be aware of the local convention and sporting schedule) - but as I was there for a convention, I can't complain. Bell staff was efficient at storing and retrieving luggage. A request for early check-in due to flight schedule was not met (a big day for turnover had housekeeping hopping). Some rooms offer nice mountain vistas. All seem to offer a window that opens for fresh air - a nice perk in a city high-rise. Also, the entire interior of the hotel is non-smoking so air is always fresh. Elevators feature video screens showing not the expected news or weather but varied scenes of Americana with sound effects (a swamp scene with frogs, a late night diner, and, creepily, an abandoned house). TV channel options were average (expanded basic cable). WIFi an added expense in- room. Of note: No minibar or in-room fridge forcing a trip to the 24-hour lobby shop for soda or juice and the bar or a call to roomservice for a beer. There is a coffee/tea maker with supplies. Doormen were good with basic directions. Concierge offers boarding pass printing and help with other basic needs (didn't test him with dinner reservations, event tickets, etc...). I thought the cost a bit steep for a small city and a hotel with limited services ($195 plus taxes) but didn't check against the Westin, etc... as this was THE convention hotel choice. Finally, breakfast buffet at the restaurant was ok: Choices were good but execution was poorand some food handling seemed almost unsafe (chafing dish eggs/sausage at room temp). Still - waitstaff was pleasant and efficient with coffee, clearing, and check. Overall - a fine stay.










