This hotel's handsome exterior, with its overhead terraced brick garden boxes, leads guests into a lobby full of old-world charm. The grandfather clock is just one of several antique pieces amid the rich mahogany furnishings. Just steps away from many downtown attractions and dining options, the Georgian Court offers its own appealing restaurants, including the well-known William Tell, open for dinner each evening.

Golden Tulip Georgian Court Hotel Amenities:

• 180 rooms, 12 story. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 1 pm. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Whirlpool.