As a road warrior I can, as often as not, find myself in a plain vanilla generic Marriott Garden Express. While there is some benefit to consistency and comfort in routine expectation it is a delight to sometimes stay in an older property with historic flavor. The Netherland Plaza is that. Adjacent is the storied Carew Tower The whole shebang came to fruition due to the lucky financial timing of Cincinnati tycon, John Emery. Find a copy of the Walking Tour & Pocket History booklet from the Bellman and immerse in the splendor of a bygone era. Much of the Brazilian rosewood panel, marble, and French Art Deco has been restored and preserved. The Pavillion Caprice, a three-tiered setting, is said to have been patterned after the ballroom of the USS Leviathan. This room was originally the hotel’s nightclub and boasts Doris Day’s first professional appearance at age 16. There are, of course, other grand spaces to view and tales of famous visiting personalities outlined. But, this review was meant as a sample taste and not the spoiler.