The Priory Hotel

Quiet, cozy, charming gem

Pros: This hotel is a family-owned former monastery. It's an old building tucked at the end of a quiet street that's in a great central location; easy walking distance to the Warhol Museum, Children's Museum and baseball park, with the cultural district just over the bridge. The Priory has a free shuttle service and personable drivers (don't forget to tip them!) The rooms are clean and have everything you need but the place does remind me a little of the B&B in Groundhog Day, which is to say it may be too quaint and old fashioned for some. It's quiet and cozy.

Cons: Although I was very happy with my stay, the bathroom was small (just a shower, no tub) and the bathroom sink drained very slowly. The staircase is creaky and the carpeting is a little threadbare. I thought these things were charming but others may perceive them as dreary.

Pros: The staff was extremely nice and knowledgeable of the area. The rooms were spacious and clean. Parking was close and the shuttle was a great bonus!

Cons: The street was not the nicest but that's not the hotel's fault.