2017 gold key AwArds best Hotel midscale winner Hotel covington covington, KentucKy Design firm Plume, Cincinnati The shooT Utilizing blueprints and historic photos of the Coppin's Department Store that once occupied the building, the designers created an ambiance that offers a peek into the past with towering ceilings, concrete columns and exposed brick walls. Intertwined with those elements are finishes of black and brass, along with an array of vibrant, local artworks of the Ohio River city's past and present. The highlighT reel The hotel's 40-seat lobby lounge balances functionality with luxury, with walnut tables suited for conversation or working. It's also home to a 6,000-sq.-ft. outdoor patio area that's outfitted with a fully 102 boutiquedesign.com december 2017 Guill aume Gau de t The scripT Reimagine a century-old building that once housed a fashionable department store with modern comforts that harmonize with historic nods to the property's past.http://www.boutiquedesign.com