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The desk agent, Taylor was very helpful and the staff were all very kind and smiled. That means a lot.

A Beautifully Restored Historic Hotel in a Challenging Downtown Setting Pros - Stunning historic hotel beautifully renovated while preserving its 1920s character. - Impressive lobby and displays highlighting the building's history. - Friendly, professional staff. - Front desk quickly resolved a parking discrepancy and comped parking for the remainder of our stay. - Tastefully renovated room with microwave and fridge. - Comfortable bed. - Very good food and service at Shaughnessy's. - Sweet Praxis and Café Kubal are excellent breakfast options within walking distance. Cons - Ongoing construction made arrival confusing. - Valet podium was unattended when we arrived. - Parking can be difficult for first-time visitors; self-parking is in a garage across the street. - Room and bathroom were small by modern standards. - Downtown Syracuse has many vacant storefronts and visible homelessness that may make some guests uncomfortable, though we never felt threatened. - Eleven Waters was closed during our stay. Overall: The beautifully restored architecture, comfortable rooms, thoughtful amenities, and excellent staff make for a memorable stay. While the neighbourhood and parking situation present challenges, this remains one of the most distinctive places to stay in Syracuse. 4.5/5 stars. A beautifully restored historic hotel with excellent staff and character, somewhat offset by parking confusion, construction, and a downtown environment that may not appeal to everyone.

Got there late and no one was at desk for 20 minutes so we had to wait outside. Then because of construction, and poor parking of others, we couldn’t find parking spot and had to park in a questionable spot. Room was fine and breakfast was as expected - though coffee was very weak. Location was food. Once construction is complete, it would be great.