"A thoughtfully reimagined 1926 railroad hospital, Hotel Parq Central offers a serene stay along historic Route 66 and between the city’s most-visited neighborhoods. That location prescribes a heavy dose of doctors and hospital staff as hotel guests. The hotel’s buzzy Apothecary Lounge attracts locals, too. The transformation preserved the building’s National Register of Historic Places bona fides. The stone-and-stucco façade, including ceramic tiles and windows, as well as interior railings, staircases, and doors have been restored to their original grandeur. And while brimming with history, it still feels welcoming to today’s convenience-seeking travelers." - Ashley M. Biggers