When it comes to developing neighborhoods in cities across the U.S., hotels are reliable forebears. Oftentimes the first domino to fall, they have the ability to steadily transform enclaves from sleepy to thriving. Whether these neighborhoods begin to fill up with restaurants, galleries, shops or housing developments, there’s no denying the cultural impact that quality hotels can have on once-overlooked urban areas. From a notorious nook of Boston to a Milwaukee trendsetter, here are 11 hotels across the U.S. that have helped revitalize neighborhoods in their own special ways. Read more about the rejuvenation of neighborhood by hotels >>
