Not what I had expected from a 4 star!
The interior of the lobby was definitely beautiful with period pieces and early American elegance. Unfortunately, once we got past the lobby, things went downhill. Our room was a bit "dumpy" and although I can appreciate the historical architecture and furnishings, it had a very old (out of date) feel. On the positive side, our room was large. On the negative side, the bathroom could only accommodate one body(person) at a time. The real deal breakers for us though were:
1) We could not get ANY cold water during our visit. Our showers were scalding and uncomfortable. Brushing our teeth with hot water was not pleasant. We notified the desk and they said they would take care of it but never did. We had to wonder if they were having some major plumbing problems.
2) During our two night stay, our room was never attended to or towels changed. After being out since eight in the morning, we returned to rest from 3-6 before dinner. Housekeepeing knocked on the door about 4:00 and when I told her we would be out by 6:00 she said she would return then but no one did.
I know the Adolphus has great historical significance but I don't think you can excuse the comforts associated with a four star rating because of its history. Probably will not return.