The old steel foundry near the River Arts District used to forge steel for the area’s most prominent buildings. Today, its big brick buildings and oversized, industrial windows, hardwood floors, and pulley elevators remain. Guest rooms have modern and vintage-inspired decor and bathroom amenities by local makers, while the lobby-level Workshop Lounge has lots of comfortable seating areas, tons of natural light, and a bar at your service. The well-equipped basement gym is open 24/7, a boon for night owls and insomniacs. In-house restaurant — and award-winning — dining destination Benne on Eagle pays homage to the African American culinary traditions of Appalachia.

Photo courtesy of The Foundry.