Thanks essxjay. I amended the information in my report to reflect your point about the location of the hotel. I was referencing the shopping area as "downtown".
I paid a government rate of $126 for a twin room. I believe that the actual price was $149 during that week. I overheard one of the desk agents say that once the property opens a restaurant, the rate will jump to $199.
I went to the Saturday Market just north of Waterfront Park. I didn't know that there was a Farmer's Market by PSU but will keep that in mind next time.