Saw in an article a new property in downtown Akron.

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/new-d...-week-1.668571

"A handful of the 146 rooms are suites that Testa designed himself. They’re apartment, or loft-style rooms with exposed brick walls, a living area, 1˝ bathrooms and views of the downtown skyline. “They are unlike anything Marriott does,” Testa said, noting that the rooms are inspired by his neighboring Northside Lofts condominiums.

Next up: the opening later this month of the Northside Speakeasy, a small bar with a cozy decor inspired by the secret places for boozing during Prohibition. While the Northside Speakeasy is in a corner of the ground floor of the hotel, it is not a hotel operation"

Hotel website:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...kron-downtown/

Category 4.

"Our hotel in Akron is ideally located in Downtown Akron and just 1 mile to The University of Akron campus & Akron Civic Theatre. Other nearby attractions include Akron Zoo (2.3mi), GoodYear Tire (3.3.mi), Akron Art Museum(.4mi), John S. Knight Center(.6mi), Lock 3 Park(3.6mi) and much more."