What to expect: A grand Spanish-Renaissance inspired lobby with restored art-glass ceiling panels and a huge gas fireplace that burns year-round in a nod to the original wood-burning fireplace that remained lit as a symbol of hospitality. Guests include corporate, business, and leisure travelers drawn to the glamorous historic setting mixed with a wide range of modern amenities.

Amenity highlights: The Davenport Hotel and Tower has a full-service day spa, indoor pool with spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness room with 15 cardiovascular exercise machines. Additional amenities include a concierge, 24-hour business center, on-site shopping, complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas, and complimentary downtown Town Car service.

Insider tip: First opened in 1914, the hotel claims many hotel “firsts” including: air conditioning, a central vacuum system, a pipe organ, and dividing doors in the ballroom. Armed with a detailed brochure from the concierge desk, guests can pick up many other intriguing tidbits about this restored historic hotel on a self-guided walking tour.