The once-austere lobby now features stylish seating--including lattice-backed John Boone chairs--as well as handpainted silk Chinese wallpaper and trellis-patterned carpets hand made in Thailand.

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The fee includes a menu of services and activities rivaling the Hallmark's, and if the place is a bit more institutional in feel (textured wallpaper, easy-care carpets), it also has its charms, including a gorgeous rooftop solarium with a panoramic view of the city.

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