The contemporary design has clean lines, gleaming hardwood flooring, and brushed steel accents. All rooms are equipped with down duvets and pillows, 27-inch LCD flat-screen televisions, and Wi-Fi. Many rooms have sofa beds, closeted washer-dryer units, and galley kitchens. As befits a hotel named after the legendary Pantages theater (now the Canon Theatre), there is a sense of drama in the lobby, with both hotel guests and condominium residents coming and going, although room views are unspectacular. Fran's restaurant, a city landmark, is open 24/7. Complimentary Osho Channel, the yoga and meditation channel, is available and yoga mats are supplied in the guest rooms. A full-size gym with new equipment and a full-service spa are selling points. A package including breakfast, long-distance phone service, and high-speed Internet access is available for a reasonable daily fee. This is an excellent option for long stays. The in-house chef prepares breakfasts, room service, and the Martini Bar menu. Pros: quiet but very central location for shopping, excellent spa, new-age feeling. Cons: trendy, lobby can be noisy, darkish hallways.
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