The Re-designed Sheraton Hotel: Bringing Luxury to the Next Level
Posted by Samantha Lazar on April 29, 2010
The University City Sheraton Hotel, the grand getaway at 36th and Market, recently underwent an elaborate overhaul that has turned it into one of the most deluxe and luxurious hotels out there. The hotel caters to those seeking a relaxing vacation as well as business travelers in need of computing, conference rooms, and connectivity. It walks the fine line between the two, providing all the trappings necessary for both types of travelers.
The 332 guest rooms are all elegantly furnished in a classic colonial style and include oversized desks, complimentary wireless internet, and plush Sweet Sleeper beds. Upgrade to a “club” room or suite and you’ll find more technology than you thought a hotel could provide, including a huge flat-screen tv and in-room computers with printing capabilities. You’ll also get access to special club lounges offering breakfast and hors d’oeuvres. The hotel also has a special self-service business center with computers and rooms for impromptu meetings in addition to its massive conference rooms and event spaces (over 11,500 square feet of flexible space!)....
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The Gables Bed & Breakfast: a Victorian Getaway in the Heart of University City
Posted by Samantha Lazar on February 1, 2010
To step into The Gables Bed and Breakfast is to step back in time. The meticulously restored Victorian is on the edge of Clark Park and a just a stone’s throw from Baltimore Avenue, but it feels a world away from the 21st century hustle and bustle.
The house was first built in the late 1800’s, and when innkeepers Don and Warren first took it over seventeen years ago they immediately set about transforming it to its former glory. It now boasts 10 guestrooms, all unique, and all of which appear to be plucked from the past. Some have claw-footed tubs in the bathrooms, others have carved armoires, wrought iron tables or Franklin stoves. Beds range from four-poster to canopied to brass, all piled high with antique quilts. Of course, they do (secretly!) have all the amenities of modern life as well, including TV’s – tucked away in wardrobes when possible – and wireless internet....
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