The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-11-17
wedde,, House.

The Cleveland Herald IN giving an account
tins fine Hotel speaks thus:
Thi, Hotel within the last month has under
gone extensive alterations andimproyements. So
much expense has been laid out tomake it mag
ni6ceni establishment 40 well as an ornaments
to our City that are pleased,o give TO our read
ers description of it.
The Office or general Receiving Room has
been enlarged, and the floor laid with marble
throughout; this item alone, al the cost Of one
thousand dollars. The walls of this room are
fnshed with the most cos,ley paper, and the ad-
dition of new furniture tends to make 1t really
splendid room.
The Genllemens' Parlors have been re-lurnish-
ed throughout. These are flied up with hand
some sofas, urm-chairs, marble-top tables, paint
tings, and chandeliers of The most magnificent
description,
The Dining Hall has been rendered promi-
nent feature in the Improvements. This spa
cious upal tmenl extending $50 feet in ienth, and
40 feet in width. has been made ''Saloon" fit
for Sovereigns" TO Geas, in. Those who enj ~
the good things of tkis earth, are here enabled
to get hot meal at any hour of the day, in n
quiet undisturbed manner. The Messrs. BUTTs
have their "cuhnary" arrangements SO perfect
ed, that their guests served with breakfast on
the European plan." A great advantage over
other houses is hereby ganed,a those who prefer
to ENJOY quiet repose in The morning are un-
di,turbei by the sounding of ''gong." while
those who prefer early breakfast alike
sui ed, this meal being served from day ligh: nil
nnor, so thai all are served whenever they choose
to patrake. This department IS under The care
of MIR. McNULTy. The reputation gained by
this gentleman in New York is q sufficienr
guaranty that everything here is ''comme ii
fam"
The Ladies' Drawing Rooms are also worthy
OF our notice. These are three in number, which
are adorned with the most elegant furniture,
selected by Mr.. BOLIVAR BuTTs. Great taste
has been displayed in selection of mirrors. gas
| fixtures, &t.
The numerous parlors and bedrooms through
out the spacious establishment, have been re-
fitted and furnished in good style. There has
been added about fity sleeping apartments TO the
already large number, so that The house contains
now over TWO hundred roorns-erab abing the
proprietors 10 accommodate three hundred people
with ease and comfort.
! The parlors and sleeping apartments are in
charge of most excellent house.keepers and
assistants.
The male and female domesii:s in the employ
Of the iiessrs B. number nearly one hundred-
and there are none better drilled i'll any hotel in
this country.
The "Weddell' is under the general super
vi ion Of Mr.. VIM R. BUTTs, formerly of Bults
Holel, New York.
The Messrs. RuTTs have invested about 3O.-
900 in re-!urnishing the House. and nave taken
a lease of The Hotel ior The term Of Ten years
We are graiified to find that Mr.. J. F. Full
LER is retained in the office Of the Weddel
NIKE also remains and will ever be ready te
greet with smile the patrons.
With such assist ants, and with perfec
knowledge oflhe hotel business, the Messrs
BuTrs are sure to succeed. They have th
thanks OF the Clevlanders for their past liber
ally, and their warmesl wishes for the futur
success Of the "WEDDELL"