From the Introduction Someplace downtown one can happen upon this hotel. It is not one of the most luxurious or famous hotels, but the marble and glass facade as well as the clean red carpet and the polished brass promise moderate luxuries at the very least. The hotel's lobby takes up a good part of the building's ground floor. It is dominated by the large check in counter that is staffed at all times, day and night, with helpful personal. A double column of large potted plants will lead any visitor there first. Heavy couches made from polished hardwood and expensive leather, grouped around stylish low glass tables, are the other dominating feature of the room.