3 Best Hotels in Syracuse, The Finger Lakes

This seven-story lodging, in an East Syracuse business district, is geared for the business traveler. Rooms are contemporary, with large desks and ergonomic work chairs, cordless phones, and pillow-top mattresses.

About five blocks from Syracuse University, this hotel has rooms with elegant, streamlined furnishings, hypoallergenic bedding, and granite bathrooms (some with whirlpool baths). The restaurant offers fine contemporary fare with many Italian-inspired selections; the bistro offers more casual fare. The 50-seat theater is used for both business and entertainment purposes. The hotel lounge has a grand piano.

This Armory Square landmark is Syracuse's oldest hotel. Most rooms and suites have kitchens, and all have flat-screen TVs and leather desk chairs. Decor is traditional, with wall-to-wall carpeting, walnut veneer furnishings, and crisp white bedding. The pillow-top mattresses were custom-designed for the hotel.