08/12/05

Art Deco Masterpiece

by dhboyd

This hotel is clearly one of the gems of America's Art Deco period that still survives basicly in its original form (At least in the lobby) until today. Located in the Carew Tower, the tallest building in Cincinnati, it adjoins an arcade of shops so you won't have to go far to do shopping. It is also connected to the Convention Center by a covered Skywalk, so you can get back and forth without getting too warm/cold/wet. A must stay location for lovers of architectural detail.

• Pros: Art Deco, Close to Everything, Good Shopping

This stunning hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.

by Contributor

In Short
At the base of Carew Tower, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland is a magnificent French art-deco structure. Opened in 1931, it has hosted many luminaries. It boasts state-of-the-art indirect lighting, internal broadcast system, ultramodern baths and high-speed elevators. Fine murals, Rookwood fountains and restored public spaces, including the Hall of Mirrors, have made this a national treasure. Order a bloody mary with one of the best Sunday brunches in town at the mural-filled Palm Court.