I used to be a big fan of this hotel but, following my most recent visit, think it has become a cynical rip-off. One draw of this "urban retreat" has been its appeal to patronize local ownership and a place that had some real local color. This quality has been eclipsed by inattentive service (nobody at the front desk for check-in), faux chic, and service fee ($20 per night for quasi-covered parking, a gym with minimalist space and equipment, pool, and Internet). Cynicism has overtaken charm. For a similar price, you can get a nice resort or trendy "urban retreat" that hums, in Scottsdale. Sorry to say good by to the Clarendon, but it said good by to me first.
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