June 2, 2009

Best Bathrooms Contest

Apparently, Cintas Corp. of Cincinnati, a uniform and bathroom supply company, is sponsoring a contest to find America's Best Restroom (public). And we're just pleased as punch that one of them is right here in Baltimore. It's located in the Tremont Grand Hotel, which I wrote about here.

Some of the other finalists are in old hotels and theatres, and others are in places like Branson, Missouri and Las Vegas. Here are a couple of the old ones that I liked.

The Tremont Grand Hotel, Baltimore Macy's Union Square - San FranciscoRadio City Music Hall, New York The Fox Theatre, Detroit
The Tampa Theatre, TampaWhich is your favourite? You can vote for it here.
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18 comments:

  1. cotedetexasJune 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    that marble column is gorgeous! What a piece of art!!!!

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  2. Beth ConnollyJune 2, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    The Tremont-definitely!

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  3. GRAYSONFAVOURJune 2, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    "Macys" is actually the old I Magnin bathroom. It is no longer easy to find and a bit shabby but still Divine! My mother always took out of town guests to see it!

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  4. AliciaJune 2, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Fox Theatre bathroom needs more lighting. I love the Tremont bathroom & the Seattle restaurant on the vote page.

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  5. AnnJune 3, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I'd go for the first and last images ... but definitely the first for elegance.

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  6. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Tremont by far!!
    Christy

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  7. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I work for the owner of the Tremont and was fortunate enough to be a part of the design team for the magnificient building. We have a 1920's inspired mural in the men's room and others in the front windows. Can't tell from the photos, but there is beaded wallpaper in the ladies. What a fun project!

    Carol

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  8. Easy and Elegant LifeJune 3, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Hmm the Tremont looks much like those at The Jefferson, which are always sparkling with white marble. They inspire confidence.

    Radio City's men's lounge is truly a sight to behold. But the tobacco colour always strikes me as needing a freshening up.

    So, it's dazzling white marble for me.

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  9. JanetJune 3, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Looove the Tremont! I want one of those chandeliers in my bathroom.

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  10. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Public restrooms are rarely pleasant experiences but these restrooms would be a lovely lovely place to "go" (sorry I just had to say it!)

    Tricia - Avolli

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  11. Topsy TurvyJune 3, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    The Tremont is so gorgeous - but of course I have to vote for The Tampa Theatre. That's my favorite place to see movies and concerts.

    –Lana

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  12. SOPHIE DAHY DESIGNSJune 4, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    LOVE the Tremont!

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  13. Christine in DCJune 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I like the B'more one!

    One restaurant bathroom that stood out in my mind was at Can Can Brasserie in Richmond. Nothing overly fancy, but very pleasant!

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  14. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    They certainly aren't all pretty but given your penchant for museums, you should check this out, The Art Museum Toilet Museum of Art - an online museum documenting the facilities at worldwide museums http://www.artmuseumtoilet.org/home.asp.htm

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  15. Pigtown*DesignJune 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Catherine... WOW! That is so much fun to know about! I checked the site and it's a font of information. Thanks for sharing it.

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  16. MarnieJune 6, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Waldorf Astoria (NYC) is my fave

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  17. Cass @ That Old HouseJune 10, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Well, those bathrooms are nice, but I am still and always a fan of the Waldorf Astoria's bathrooms off the lobby. Not exactly public, but they don't kick you out!
    I trained my daughters to head there when Nature calls and they are in NYC.
    Cass

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  18. River Glass DesignsMarch 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Very cool! You'll have to let us know if you do this again!

    Thanks!

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