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Completion of this hotel in 1957 prompted the Historic Design Review Board to implement zoning restrictions throughout downtown. Apparently, residents were appalled by the huge air conditioners adorning the roof. Though they're still unsightly, the hotel makes up for them. First, with all the focus today on retro fashions, this hotel, located 3 blocks from the plaza, is totally in. It's a clean, two-story, concrete block building around a broad parking lot. The hotel underwent a complete remodel in 1994, with touch-ups through the years; it has managed to maintain some '50s touches, such as Art Deco tile in the bathrooms and plenty of space in the rooms, while being updated with larger windows and sturdy doors and wood accents. Rooms are equipped with tile vanities; minisuites have refrigerators and microwaves.

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