David Gavney

Review of Silversmith Hotel & Suites

I had a 3 day class in the Fine Arts Building, so ...

I had a 3 day class in the Fine Arts Building, so I mainly picked this hotel based on a fairly close location and positive reviews I read on Google Hotel Finder (great "app", by the way). Like another reviewer said, it has a nondescript entrance, but the rooms are quite large (unlike the Palmer House, where I've also stayed at before). The front desk and bell/door/valet staff are very friendly and the housekeeping service even left a thank you note each day for the tip I always leave for housekeeping (So, I left a little extra the last day with a thank you note back!).

The lobby is large and cool looking, they should have a happy hour there. The fitness center was small, but serviceable. Free internet service. Coffee maker in room. Also, a very large in-room safe!

The TVs are new 42" flat screens with around 30-40 cable channels (lots of USPNs for you sports nuts). It was an LG and very clear. No paid TV anymore.

My room was away from the EL, but could still hear it. However, it DID seem to slow down late into the night until around 4 or 5 am, where it seemed to speed back up to full speed again. Not sure, but that's what I perceived. Also, my room was very close to the elevator, but could NOT hear it (I think it helps that the rooms are very deep).

I had an adjoining room (closed) doorway, and I could hear what sounded like 2 different guests on different nights. One was a very loud 25 minute male phone conversation, but fortunately ended at around 10pm. The next nights sounded like maybe a couple, but not near as loud. I think if there would have been a wall, not a double thick door, I wouldn't have heard them (does anyone ever use adjoining rooms any more?). Maybe putting a vat of removable sound-proofing in between the doors would help, and take it out if there was a need for adjoining rooms.

Having said all that, overall the experience was very good, and since I wasn't ever there during the day, this is mainly for the mornings/evenings/nights. Plus, I can only comment on the exact room I had (on 9th floor).

Ada's restaurant & bar is nice enough, but I ventured out most mornings/nights (there are plenty of options within walking distance for breakfast/dinner and also lots of 7-Elevens/Walgreens/CVSs, etc.).

Hope that helps.