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This is the best deal downtown. It's close to all the action, the accommodations are nicely appointed studios or suites, and it's incredibly inexpensive--especially for an extended stay. The rooms, most of which are more like small apartments, all have queen-size beds and full kitchens outfitted with all the necessary equipment, with the exception of some of the smaller studios, which have kitchenettes. In addition to the complimentary breakfast, the hotel provides a light supper Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, holds a cookout on Wednesday, and will even do your grocery shopping. And if the exercise room is too small, guests have complimentary access to the fitness center at the posh Marriott Marquis just a few blocks away. For a nice view of downtown, ask for one of the suites on the higher floors.

The building itself was constructed in 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because it's an older building, the rooms are extremely quiet, and the high ceilings lend a feeling of spaciousness. As you pass through the marble lobby, be sure to look up at the ceiling. Painted by European artists when the building was new, the decoration has been restored to its original splendor.

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