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🎒 Staying in a School

🎒 Staying in a School That Never Lets Out: A Time Travel Stay at Rochester’s School 31 The challenge of traveling with parents is this: you want them to be comfortable, but you also don’t want them to be bored. So when I scrolled past School 31 on Airbnb—a boutique hotel converted from a century-old elementary school—I clicked “Book” almost instantly. Who could resist the adventure of sleeping in a classroom? The school sits in Rochester’s historic East End cultural district, its red-brick facade covered in ivy, the clock tower’s hands forever frozen at some forgotten ten-minute recess. Pushing open the heavy oak school door (no prompt after entering the code—just push; your first “adaptation lesson”), the time-travel magic officially begins. 📚 Common Areas: An Immersive Exhibit of Childhood The hotel preserves the entire third floor in its original school layout, open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Mint-green lockers line the hallways, blackboards still display chalk writings from the 1960s: “Today’s Lesson: Be Kind.” Sunlight streams through tall windows, casting diamond-shaped patches on waxed wooden floors. The air carries scents of old books, crayons, and pine-scented cleaner—a blend so specific my dad blurted out, “This is exactly like my elementary school in Shenyang!” Mom touched the grade bulletin board on the wall and smiled: “I signed my name on one just like this when you failed third-grade math.” 🏠 Room LOFT 208: A Smart Dream by the Blackboard Our room, LOFT 208, was converted from a high-ceilinged classroom. Industrial steel frames support the lofted sleeping area; the ground floor holds a living space and mini-kitchen. The best detail: the original blackboard remains intact, with the Wi-Fi password written in chalk beside it; the teacher’s desk now serves as a writing table, its drawers holding yellowed old textbooks. But the contrast quickly appears—an iPad embedded in the wall controls temperature, motorized blinds, smart locks, and lighting scenes. My dad studied the iPad and sighed: “We used chalk; you use tablets. Times have really changed.” 🛏️ The Stay: Sweet Annoyances Snacks & wine as ritual 🍷: The cabinet was stocked with local handmade chocolates, maple cookies, and dried apples; the fridge held milk and juice, plus a bottle of New York State Pinot Noir. This feeling of “being welcomed” felt far more touching than a standard hotel minibar. The loft ladder challenge: The metal staircase to the second level was indeed hard on the feet, requiring extra care—not knee-friendly for older guests. Central AC’s breathing: The old building’s ventilation system wheezed like a history teacher catching their breath, especially noticeable late at night. Light sleepers might need earplugs. The retro price of no elevator: Suitcases had to be carried up three flights—a physical tax for staying in a century-old building. 📍 Location: The Living Room of Museum Row School 31’s truly irreplaceable asset is its location. We walked to the Strong Museum of Play (America’s best toy museum) in the morning, strolled to the George Eastman Museum (Kodak founder’s mansion) in the afternoon, and found a steakhouse under the trees on East Avenue at dusk—all within a five-minute walk. This “living in the cultural heart” convenience gave tangible value to the $600 CAD price tag. On our rainy departure day, we left the key in the chalk tray beneath the blackboard. Mom glanced back at the empty hallway and said softly, “It feels like school just let out.” In that moment, I understood: School 31 isn’t just selling accommodation—it’s offering a gentle journey through time. Between smart tablets and chalk dust, between the scent of wine and old wood, you touch a city’s educational memory and its pulse of renewal. If you ever visit Rochester and are tired of chain hotel sameness, consider booking a night at School 31. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a bit of childlike curiosity, and eyes willing to listen to stories. Here, you’re not a tourist—you’re a student, if only for a night, forever young. 🎒 #RochesterDesignHotel#OldSchoolReborn#TimeWarpStay#TravelingWithParents#NorthAmericaHiddenStays

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🎒 Staying in a School

🎒 Staying in a School That Never Lets Out: A Time Travel Stay at Rochester’s School 31 The challenge of traveling with parents is this: you want them to be comfortable, but you also don’t want them to be bored. So when I scrolled past School 31 on Airbnb—a boutique hotel converted from a century-old elementary school—I clicked “Book” almost instantly. Who could resist the adventure of sleeping in a classroom? The school sits in Rochester’s historic East End cultural district, its red-brick facade covered in ivy, the clock tower’s hands forever frozen at some forgotten ten-minute recess. Pushing open the heavy oak school door (no prompt after entering the code—just push; your first “adaptation lesson”), the time-travel magic officially begins. 📚 Common Areas: An Immersive Exhibit of Childhood The hotel preserves the entire third floor in its original school layout, open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Mint-green lockers line the hallways, blackboards still display chalk writings from the 1960s: “Today’s Lesson: Be Kind.” Sunlight streams through tall windows, casting diamond-shaped patches on waxed wooden floors. The air carries scents of old books, crayons, and pine-scented cleaner—a blend so specific my dad blurted out, “This is exactly like my elementary school in Shenyang!” Mom touched the grade bulletin board on the wall and smiled: “I signed my name on one just like this when you failed third-grade math.” 🏠 Room LOFT 208: A Smart Dream by the Blackboard Our room, LOFT 208, was converted from a high-ceilinged classroom. Industrial steel frames support the lofted sleeping area; the ground floor holds a living space and mini-kitchen. The best detail: the original blackboard remains intact, with the Wi-Fi password written in chalk beside it; the teacher’s desk now serves as a writing table, its drawers holding yellowed old textbooks. But the contrast quickly appears—an iPad embedded in the wall controls temperature, motorized blinds, smart locks, and lighting scenes. My dad studied the iPad and sighed: “We used chalk; you use tablets. Times have really changed.” 🛏️ The Stay: Sweet Annoyances Snacks & wine as ritual 🍷: The cabinet was stocked with local handmade chocolates, maple cookies, and dried apples; the fridge held milk and juice, plus a bottle of New York State Pinot Noir. This feeling of “being welcomed” felt far more touching than a standard hotel minibar. The loft ladder challenge: The metal staircase to the second level was indeed hard on the feet, requiring extra care—not knee-friendly for older guests. Central AC’s breathing: The old building’s ventilation system wheezed like a history teacher catching their breath, especially noticeable late at night. Light sleepers might need earplugs. The retro price of no elevator: Suitcases had to be carried up three flights—a physical tax for staying in a century-old building. 📍 Location: The Living Room of Museum Row School 31’s truly irreplaceable asset is its location. We walked to the Strong Museum of Play (America’s best toy museum) in the morning, strolled to the George Eastman Museum (Kodak founder’s mansion) in the afternoon, and found a steakhouse under the trees on East Avenue at dusk—all within a five-minute walk. This “living in the cultural heart” convenience gave tangible value to the $600 CAD price tag. On our rainy departure day, we left the key in the chalk tray beneath the blackboard. Mom glanced back at the empty hallway and said softly, “It feels like school just let out.” In that moment, I understood: School 31 isn’t just selling accommodation—it’s offering a gentle journey through time. Between smart tablets and chalk dust, between the scent of wine and old wood, you touch a city’s educational memory and its pulse of renewal. If you ever visit Rochester and are tired of chain hotel sameness, consider booking a night at School 31. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a bit of childlike curiosity, and eyes willing to listen to stories. Here, you’re not a tourist—you’re a student, if only for a night, forever young. 🎒 #RochesterDesignHotel#OldSchoolReborn#TimeWarpStay#TravelingWithParents#NorthAmericaHiddenStays

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