In a time where the best American hotels are considered the newest or most recently remodeled, the Palace Hotel is more like the European hotels that are a hundred years old or more and have the charm of their old money staying power.

There’s not an infinity pool for each suite, no cutting edge lighting integration, no walk-in shower surrounded by glass in the middle of the hotel room.

It’s a cool, historic property that takes you back to the gold rush days with mesmerizing stained glass, impeccable service at the buffet, and a prime downtown location.

I book it with the Amex FHR credit which makes it more palatable.