"How did it strike you on arrival?Stimulating. The hotel's science-meets-art theme gives it a slightly bookish tone—and there are books crammed everywhere—balanced by sleek, contemporary design. What’s the crowd like?Brainy, creative, practical. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The murals above the bed, of a portrait obscured by clouds, set a meditative tone; while a brown and marine blue color scheme added to it. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Cozy bed with tufted headboard for propping up with the laptop. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?Unusual details include a gramophone style speaker that will amplify music from a digital device. Use up your towels—so you can call down for more and have them delivered by one of the two robots, Cleo and Leo, on staff. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Glass-box bathrooms come with curtains for privacy, and illuminated mirrors that flatter. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wifi is good, but you'll pay a fee. Room service: Worth it?Room service comes from the lobby restaurant The Albert. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The restaurant, The Albert, references Albert Einstein, like the name of the hotel itself. It's fittingly lab-like (with functioning distillery fixtures above the bar) when it's not library-like (stuffed with sci-fi novels). The ambitious menu ranges across cultures and the plating is artful. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?For a shopping district hotel, it places nice and unexpected emphasis on the mind. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Delighting in technology keeps the science lessons fun here." - Elaine Glusac
