What to expect: Visitors to the Hotel Bethlehem find themselves transported into a graceful evocation of the past. The lobby and other public areas recall the 1920s. Overlooking a historic shopping district, yet offering plentiful business amenities, the hotel offers something for both vacationers and business travelers.

Amenity highlights: While the Bethlehem's lovingly restored interiors have earned it a place in the National Historic Trust, the amenities are all modern. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel, with wireless Internet available in the lobby, restaurants, and meeting rooms. Complimentary daily newspapers, parking, and airport shuttle service are offered.

Insider tip: Thousands of guitar-players and lovers of acoustic music make an annual pilgrimage to the Martin Guitar Factory, 7.5 miles away in Nazareth. Visitors can take tours of Martin's instrument-making facility to get a closer look at the hand-crafting of Martin's renowned acoustic guitars. A museum, gift and accessory shop, and a luthier's shop are also on site.