I stayed one July night in the least expensive room ($99) at the Canyon Rose Suites and found it a pleasant experience. Built at the turn of the previous century, this old Allen Building was originally constructed for a furniture manufacturing operation.

It was acquired by owners Brett & Alison Van Gorp in 1991 and remodeled by them over six years. It’s clear from the moment I walked into the building that they put a lot of love, thought, and money into the project to make it the fine accommodation that it is today. Click canyonrose.com to read their story. It’s totally worth your time.

Sean, the manager on duty, met me in the lobby to register. We then went upstairs where he showed me my room as well as several larger suites. All are very nicely furnished and comfortable, with a full kitchen, private bath, and just about all the amenities one could reasonably expect, such as free WiFi, flat screen TV, DVD player, DVD library, and laundry facilities.