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The Crowne Plaza Hotel Quaker Square in Akron, Ohio is an exciting blend of history, architecture and hospitality. The hotel was constructed from 19th century mills and silos which were the beginnings of the famed Quaker Oats Company. The silos are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These silos stand an impressive 120 feet tall and once housed 1,500,000 tons of grain. It is the...
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In Short This polished, contemporary hotel is known for its business-friendly facilities, with state-of-the-art meeting rooms and directorial services to assist with planning and budgeting. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, in-lobby wireless access, in-room data ports, plus a fitness center and pool. Guests are treated to the hotel's Sleep Advantage program, which...
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on January 23, 2008, (Edited July 26, 2007)
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Very cool idea! Unfortunately they cannot make the rooms larger to compete with today's typical room. I used to expect good things from a Crowne Plaza. Our room was not very clean, and the daily service was so minimal we had to complain. Our air conditioner was so loud that each time it came on during the night we would jerk awake. It almost drowned out the trains that ran all night....
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this is a great hotel built around the Quaker Oat silos; very plush all around and there's lots to do in the shops and restaurants that surround the area. Akron is only 20 minutes from Cleveland and the airport is closeby too. If it's the 4th of July or New Years, you can see fireworks right outside your hotel window; very romantic or just fun with friends!
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+ security, plush, lots to...
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It is an unique facility since it is built in the silos of the original Quaker Oats facility.