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Sheraton Centre Toronto- Toronto, ON
Full disclosure- I would not have chosen the Sheraton for a personal stay. It is a convention/tourist hotel, that is always busy, without a lot of personality. It is centrally located however, and the property was fully renovated during the pandemic, making it a solid choice in downtown Toronto.
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The Otis Hotel Austin- Austin, TX
To be honest, The Otis would not have been my first Austin hotel choice. Or even my second, for that matter. But, when last minute travel happens, you take what's available.
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The Liberty Hotel- Boston, MA
Completed in 1851, for most of its history Boston's imposing Charles Street Jail was definitely a building to avoid. Purchased by Mass General Hospital in 1991, the property underwent an extensive renovation, and reemerged as a luxury hotel.
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Hilton Cleveland Downtown- Cleveland, OH
I admit, it is very out of character for me to stay at a Hilton, unless it is one of their historic properties, or part of their Curio Collection. That said, a lake front hotel has its appeal, especially one with a roof top lounge.
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PGA National Resort & Spa- West Palm Beach, FL
I must admit, PGA National Resort & Spa wasn’t a good fit for me. Demographically, it was mostly parents with small children, the pool was really crowded, and it was oddly expensive for a somewhat generic property. By way of example, two absolutely mix based Pina Coladas cost almost $50, which would be obscene even if they were made with fresh fruit. Which they definitely were not. That said, the golf courses were immaculate, wildlife was abundant, and it was warm in the winter, which really goes a long way- any port in a storm. Given the other options in the area, I doubt I would return, but the courses…
