Fort Shelby Crystal Ballroom

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The ceiling is now canvas, painted to look like plaasterwork.

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I was thrilled to see the Book-Cadillac renovation and have stayed there twice since it reopened.

But I think the claim that it has been restored "to it's original...." are a bit overstated. The chandeliers are modern, the balconies over the main ballroom floor are no longer open, etc.

Still, a beautiful old icon was saved from implosion, so I give the owners lots of credit. And a few other old downtown hotels in other cities were similarly renovated, with shortcuts taken to avoid exhorbitant costs.

I was in the Fort Shelby once for dinner and was reasonably impressed with what I saw of it.

My recommendation would be YES, go check it out. They may not be pristine recreations but both hotels are definitely worth a visit.