Sooner or later when we are away from home we will
need to search out and make use of the local plumbing. But how big a part does
your plumbing experience play in your enjoyment of your trip, whether it is a
visit to a mall or holiday in a fancy resort?
For the past decade we have had an opportunity to
acknowledge elevating experiences of the restroom variety by entering the
restroom for a national award if you should feel so moved. Cintas sponsor the
annual ‘America’s Best Restroom’ contest and the 10th King of the
Throne is now crowned.
This year’s winner is to be found in the windy city
at the Field Museum (1,2). The women’s room is particularly luxurious and spacious,
although, to my eyes, rather clinical. (From the photos, of course, I wouldn't dare trespass.)
Much more exciting to me is the gem hidden away in
Crystal City, Virginia. The photos make me want to organize a vacation to the
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel (3). Nothing coldly clinical here.
They have the ultimate in techno-geek faucets with hot or cold water indicated
by the color of the lights illuminating the stream. So hot water looks red and
cold looks blue, wow!
Another of the nominees for this year’s top spot
was, appropriately, The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Enough said.
- http://www.bestrestroom.com/us/hall_of_fame/2011/default.asp
- http://news.discovery.com/human/top-toilets-united-states-111021.html
- http://www.bestrestroom.com/_images/us/nominee-2011/fullsize/Renaissance-Arlington.jpg
