I was there for a night a few weeks ago. Paid the lowest rate possible. They upgraded me to a "King Executive Suite"--without me even asking. The room was fantastic, but not without its faults. Thought the living room in the suite was too dark to even read or do work. Furniture in that room was very uncomfortable. Ended up spending the majority of my time in the bedroom part of the suite (very comfortable!). Also, the "heavenly bathroom" was anything but heavenly. Shower pressure too low, and shower head too short. Bathroom soaps/amenities were pretty weak.
All in all, complains aside, just a fantastic property. Loved it, and will definitely come back.
I agree with you: these old properties just having something newer ones miss! (Which is why I didn't enjoy my Aloft in Asheville stay the following three nights.)