Actually there is no downtown Hilton, only the DT. While not a hole (I absolutely agree about the Valley property, which used to be a Red Lion) the Downtown DT has seen better days. It was originally a Sheraton, built for the 1974 World's Fair. The rooms are a little beat up and could use some work, even on the "Executive Floor." Don't get me started about the heaters!

This has been my hotel of choice however, mainly because of HH. The HH concierge lounge has a nice buffet breakfast and the evening reception is pretty nice too. I've always had a heck of a time wrestling any goodies from the Valley property.

I drove by the site of the new HGI property, near GEG. It's still wrapped in plastic tarp, so it looks like it'll be a while yet before opening. But for a fridge and microwave, I'll wait patiently.

cethen