The hotel has 3 things going for it - a great location, friendly and helpful staff, and a shuttle that goes in 1 mile radius.
The location is nearer the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the water which we liked. On the edge of downtown but nicer and more open area. The shuttle runs to everything we needed downtown - restaurants, museums, theatre district, the flats etc. It is walkable to these venues as well. The staff is amazing and really makes the stay enjoyable. Downtown is a little dirty with lots of people begging for money, so we liked being near the water.
The hotel is dated but our rooms were all in good repair and functioning and the beds were comfortable. It is not the most luxurious hotel but it worked for our big family group. Location, Staff, Shuttle!