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134,588,710 | C9FD678878C95020C642418E58AAFD3E | Not a bad hotel | Hotel is quite big. Nice check in service and someone phoned to check everything was okay once we got to our room. Room was cleaned and well maintained if a little small.
We were here on holiday and didn't find much to do locally which was a concern. Soon found the metro close by and were able to venture out for $1.50 each. Easy to get places but we would guess this is more a business place than tourists. Consierge told us where our tour would be picking us up which was incorrect and we ended up missing it. When we tried to sort it the lady seemed less than bothered.
We ate in the hotel most nights (as nothing particularly local) but found ourselves eating the same thing every day.
Hotel was nice, clean, modern etc but would recommend for business people not tourists. | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-07-17T00:00:00 | 1 | Not a bad hotel
Hotel is quite big. Nice check in service and someone phoned to check everything was okay once we got to our room. Room was cleaned and well maintained if a little small.
We were here on holiday and didn't find much to do locally which was a concern. Soon found the metro close by and were able to venture out for $1.50 each. Easy to get places but we would guess this is more a business place than tourists. Consierge told us where our tour would be picking us up which was incorrect and we ended up missing it. When we tried to sort it the lady seemed less than bothered.
We ate in the hotel most nights (as nothing particularly local) but found ourselves eating the same thing every day.
Hotel was nice, clean, modern etc but would recommend for business people not tourists. | 796 | __label__en |
141,190,985 | F79844E973A9961A5487F121EDF5D7AF | Great place - exceeded expectations! | Admittedly, when my room was upgraded to a huge suite with a piano (!!!) in it, I was probably going to be impressed... The service was as it should be for a world-class hotel and the room (more of an apartment) was a wow kind of a room. And a word on the food and the bar - class - not quite over the top but close enough to feel pretty good about you choice. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-09-24T00:00:00 | 1 | Great place - exceeded expectations!
Admittedly, when my room was upgraded to a huge suite with a piano (!!!) in it, I was probably going to be impressed... The service was as it should be for a world-class hotel and the room (more of an apartment) was a wow kind of a room. And a word on the food and the bar - class - not quite over the top but close enough to feel pretty good about you choice. | 397 | __label__en |
125,988,051 | C519C19A1CFF8ACB599C891CB51AEC6F | Good Budget Hotel | We stayed at the Travelodge Austin for 4 days because it was the only hotel I could find in Austin with rooms available. After reading the reviews for the hotel, I was very apprehensive about staying there. The hotel is a budget hotel, but it is definitely worth the money. We stayed in room 277 and it was very clean. I was prepared for anything, so it was a nice surprise how pleasant the room was. I brought disinfectant wipes and wiped everything down and did not find a speck of dust. The bathroom was spotless. Everything was in good working order and the water pressure was good with plenty of hot water. We had 2 queen size beds with a sleeper sofa, chair, table, desk, TV armoir, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station. It was a bigger room than most. It was extremely quiet at the hotel and the front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful.
The beds were a little hard for my taste, but not bad. I brought my own pillow. The sheets did not have any stains on them and the mattresses looked new. The towels in the bathroom were a little thin. Some days they were fluffier than on other days.
We did not eat the continental breakfast that was provided. It consisted of apples, oranges, cereal and donuts or sweet rolls, juice, coffee, and milk.
I did not experience any of the problems expressed by others that posted negative reviews. It was an excellent hotel for anyone on a budget. The hotel is located next to a Holiday Inn and across the street from an Office Depot. It provides easy access to drive to the UT area, which was our destination.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone that is looking for a cheap, clean, pleasant place to stay. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-03-12T00:00:00 | 1 | Good Budget Hotel
We stayed at the Travelodge Austin for 4 days because it was the only hotel I could find in Austin with rooms available. After reading the reviews for the hotel, I was very apprehensive about staying there. The hotel is a budget hotel, but it is definitely worth the money. We stayed in room 277 and it was very clean. I was prepared for anything, so it was a nice surprise how pleasant the room was. I brought disinfectant wipes and wiped everything down and did not find a speck of dust. The bathroom was spotless. Everything was in good working order and the water pressure was good with plenty of hot water. We had 2 queen size beds with a sleeper sofa, chair, table, desk, TV armoir, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station. It was a bigger room than most. It was extremely quiet at the hotel and the front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful.
The beds were a little hard for my taste, but not bad. I brought my own pillow. The sheets did not have any stains on them and the mattresses looked new. The towels in the bathroom were a little thin. Some days they were fluffier than on other days.
We did not eat the continental breakfast that was provided. It consisted of apples, oranges, cereal and donuts or sweet rolls, juice, coffee, and milk.
I did not experience any of the problems expressed by others that posted negative reviews. It was an excellent hotel for anyone on a budget. The hotel is located next to a Holiday Inn and across the street from an Office Depot. It provides easy access to drive to the UT area, which was our destination.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone that is looking for a cheap, clean, pleasant place to stay. | 1,685 | __label__en |
126,035,121 | DD866D5F7F6E181ECB345D67792C4E66 | A nice stay | Stayed three nights. Everyone was extremely friendly. Front desk, maids, the man who cleaned the workout room, all were very, very nice. Room was adequate. Not posh by any means but nice. I would stay here again. Oh, and the hotel is well located. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-03-13T00:00:00 | 1 | A nice stay
Stayed three nights. Everyone was extremely friendly. Front desk, maids, the man who cleaned the workout room, all were very, very nice. Room was adequate. Not posh by any means but nice. I would stay here again. Oh, and the hotel is well located. | 259 | __label__en |
130,022,065 | F0D4CF2278B3849B3BCB2A5420875BD6 | VERY Disappointed~Never stay here again | I am in Dallas four days for business. First of all, view from outside, this Hilton looks really great and has wonderful location to access many attractions in this area (especially dining and shopping!) The interior is also good overall. I think lobby has a great space for people to mingle.
After booking this hotel, I found out that parking fee and internet fee is ridiculous for customers to stay longer than 3 days. I totally understand as a four star hotel, it is normal to have Internet charged, but I think the rate is not reasonable. Why is it not reasonable? After purchasing the Internet, I experience the slowest Internet ever even those 2 or 2.5 star rated hotel's free WIFI has way FASTER speed!!!!!! Speaking of staff service, I am very sure that i don't see the quality of service and attitude. Because the front desk person was not really friendly and patient to me while I check-in to the hotel. I feel like as a HHonor silver member is nothing!!!!!!! At least in other Hilton property, i got treated better. Now let's talk about room facilities. Well, everything is all right (just normal, nothing special could be better than other hotels). But first of all, I wanna connect to my computer to the LCD tv and the room has that guestlink device to allow guest to connect their devices (ipad, iphone, laptop, etc.) to the tv. I was so happy to see it, but when I found out that it was not activated to be used and the tv is locked to prevent customer to use their own HDMI cable to connect their electronic device, I was super disappointed!!!!!!!!!! Hampton inn or double tree hotel (lower star rated hilton brand hotels) even has more flexibility for customers to use their facility. Additionally, the pillow is really flat and I could not sleep with these pillows. Good thing is that the bed is very comfortable. Let's talk about the noise I can hear in my room...... I can always hear the noise from elevator movement. I thought my room is far away enough from the elevator, but I guess not. The most horrible is the noise from my next room's loud chatting and even the super loud SNORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How could the wall is so thin??????!!!! This is super CRAZY~~~~ People also always slam their door very loud in the middle of the night. How could such a four diamond rated hotel can be like this!!!
Now this is my third night and I am so so so ready to leave this hotel.... I don't think I got treated as a silver member.... If I am in Dallas again, this won't be my choice again for sure and I would rather to choose double tree or hampton inn (if stick with hilton brand) or other brand, such as Omni, Marriott, intercontinental, Hyatt as my choices of 4 star rated hotels. | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-05-16T00:00:00 | 1 | VERY Disappointed~Never stay here again
I am in Dallas four days for business. First of all, view from outside, this Hilton looks really great and has wonderful location to access many attractions in this area (especially dining and shopping!) The interior is also good overall. I think lobby has a great space for people to mingle.
After booking this hotel, I found out that parking fee and internet fee is ridiculous for customers to stay longer than 3 days. I totally understand as a four star hotel, it is normal to have Internet charged, but I think the rate is not reasonable. Why is it not reasonable? After purchasing the Internet, I experience the slowest Internet ever even those 2 or 2.5 star rated hotel's free WIFI has way FASTER speed!!!!!! Speaking of staff service, I am very sure that i don't see the quality of service and attitude. Because the front desk person was not really friendly and patient to me while I check-in to the hotel. I feel like as a HHonor silver member is nothing!!!!!!! At least in other Hilton property, i got treated better. Now let's talk about room facilities. Well, everything is all right (just normal, nothing special could be better than other hotels). But first of all, I wanna connect to my computer to the LCD tv and the room has that guestlink device to allow guest to connect their devices (ipad, iphone, laptop, etc.) to the tv. I was so happy to see it, but when I found out that it was not activated to be used and the tv is locked to prevent customer to use their own HDMI cable to connect their electronic device, I was super disappointed!!!!!!!!!! Hampton inn or double tree hotel (lower star rated hilton brand hotels) even has more flexibility for customers to use their facility. Additionally, the pillow is really flat and I could not sleep with these pillows. Good thing is that the bed is very comfortable. Let's talk about the noise I can hear in my room...... I can always hear the noise from elevator movement. I thought my room is far away enough from the elevator, but I guess not. The most horrible is the noise from my next room's loud chatting and even the super loud SNORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How could the wall is so thin??????!!!! This is super CRAZY~~~~ People also always slam their door very loud in the middle of the night. How could such a four diamond rated hotel can be like this!!!
Now this is my third night and I am so so so ready to leave this hotel.... I don't think I got treated as a silver member.... If I am in Dallas again, this won't be my choice again for sure and I would rather to choose double tree or hampton inn (if stick with hilton brand) or other brand, such as Omni, Marriott, intercontinental, Hyatt as my choices of 4 star rated hotels. | 2,737 | __label__en |
129,333,538 | 1DA41D5654E971B3D54BF44656B0D6F9 | Great value for money. Clean and friendly | We enjoy very much.
Free parking
Good location
The owners very frendly | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-05-03T00:00:00 | 1 | Great value for money. Clean and friendly
We enjoy very much.
Free parking
Good location
The owners very frendly | 113 | __label__en |
137,881,216 | 25C7714D48C03B0BB21B86C458A92E6E | not up to Westin standards | I specifically picked the Westin, because I have always loved the hotels. This hotel appears to have been some other type of hotel that has been renovated or was cheaply done. The bathrooms are tiny, the door barely clears the toilet and the tubs has mildew on the tile. The "heavenly" shower might be good if there was some water pressure. The fan on the AC shut off after 20 mins, so there was no way to block out the noise in the hallway.The common areas are nice, but the hallways are in poor repair. There are stains in the hall carpets and beat up walls. They upgraded us to the Executive Level, so I can only imagine the rooms on the other levels.
The Executive Lounge was very nice and had a great breakfast. The gym was also nice by hotel standards. The quality of the room is a shame since this hotel is in a great location. I will no longer trust the name Westin. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-08-21T00:00:00 | 1 | not up to Westin standards
I specifically picked the Westin, because I have always loved the hotels. This hotel appears to have been some other type of hotel that has been renovated or was cheaply done. The bathrooms are tiny, the door barely clears the toilet and the tubs has mildew on the tile. The "heavenly" shower might be good if there was some water pressure. The fan on the AC shut off after 20 mins, so there was no way to block out the noise in the hallway.The common areas are nice, but the hallways are in poor repair. There are stains in the hall carpets and beat up walls. They upgraded us to the Executive Level, so I can only imagine the rooms on the other levels.
The Executive Lounge was very nice and had a great breakfast. The gym was also nice by hotel standards. The quality of the room is a shame since this hotel is in a great location. I will no longer trust the name Westin. | 902 | __label__en |
138,194,617 | 4F373DF7C2E7FE5AD1B2F0E3CFC97522 | Excellent Hotel | This hotel have a great location is about 15 minutes walk from the White House and 5 to ghe Foggy Bottom Train. Is a classic style and the services was very good. I had a good time here. The breakfast are very good but a little expansive. If you like wholefood there is one beside the train station of Foggy Bottom. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-08-24T00:00:00 | 1 | Excellent Hotel
This hotel have a great location is about 15 minutes walk from the White House and 5 to ghe Foggy Bottom Train. Is a classic style and the services was very good. I had a good time here. The breakfast are very good but a little expansive. If you like wholefood there is one beside the train station of Foggy Bottom. | 331 | __label__en |
145,765,358 | 02307B014E6275C1A65B7E0835F2AF2F | Great location, mostly great stay | Outstanding location for this Marriott as everyone has already mentioned.
Typically fantastic Marriott bed and linens. Room was a little tight (King bed room) for space and had some funny angles - the TV stand was leaning to the right but I think it was the floor that was "off". No pool or spa and fitness room is pretty basic if you're looking for that.
Only real complaint was some noise - The rooftop bar is awesome for views and cool place to hang out, but it stays open late with music pretty loud. Light sleepers stay on as low a level as possible.
Also had an issue with some b-hole neighbors having a party and smoking dope with their door open at 2 AM. Security dealt with them I guess right after calling the front desk. Not really Marriott's fault, but I guess having an upscale party atmosphere might draw that type. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-11-19T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location, mostly great stay
Outstanding location for this Marriott as everyone has already mentioned.
Typically fantastic Marriott bed and linens. Room was a little tight (King bed room) for space and had some funny angles - the TV stand was leaning to the right but I think it was the floor that was "off". No pool or spa and fitness room is pretty basic if you're looking for that.
Only real complaint was some noise - The rooftop bar is awesome for views and cool place to hang out, but it stays open late with music pretty loud. Light sleepers stay on as low a level as possible.
Also had an issue with some b-hole neighbors having a party and smoking dope with their door open at 2 AM. Security dealt with them I guess right after calling the front desk. Not really Marriott's fault, but I guess having an upscale party atmosphere might draw that type. | 864 | __label__en |
137,840,198 | 8D339BAB3177B6B9CAFB56F1578B53DC | What a dump! | They had given away my room before i got there even though I paid in advance through the "bidding process". I wasn't able to see the reviews until too late. It was late at night on a busy weekend and I was in town on business. They almost had no room for me but then after 20 minutes of the desk clerk physically checking rooms, she found me one. This room had a great deal of black mold growing in the shower and on the curtains. 2 of the main lights not working. The door would not close unless you slammed it as hard as you could. I thought it was broken at first when I couldn't get it to shut after pushing it hard. In the middle of the night the air/heat unit started making a banging noise and I had to shut it off. There was no alarm clock, There were big stains on the curtains. A broken light missing the off and on button. 2 burned out lights. The carpet looked like it had suffered water damage and was very old. The sheets were stained and didn't fit the bed properly. There were stains everywhere on anything that you can imagine. I was afraid I was going to see "bugs" but didn't see any. The meager "breakfast" that was offered was done at 9 AM and everything packed away. The old ice machine in the lobby had no ice in it. The List goes on and on..... but they did have a working microwave and refrigerator in the room! So that makes it all better right?! I probably can't mention the name of the company that I booked this through but they weren't very helpful. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-08-20T00:00:00 | 1 | What a dump!
They had given away my room before i got there even though I paid in advance through the "bidding process". I wasn't able to see the reviews until too late. It was late at night on a busy weekend and I was in town on business. They almost had no room for me but then after 20 minutes of the desk clerk physically checking rooms, she found me one. This room had a great deal of black mold growing in the shower and on the curtains. 2 of the main lights not working. The door would not close unless you slammed it as hard as you could. I thought it was broken at first when I couldn't get it to shut after pushing it hard. In the middle of the night the air/heat unit started making a banging noise and I had to shut it off. There was no alarm clock, There were big stains on the curtains. A broken light missing the off and on button. 2 burned out lights. The carpet looked like it had suffered water damage and was very old. The sheets were stained and didn't fit the bed properly. There were stains everywhere on anything that you can imagine. I was afraid I was going to see "bugs" but didn't see any. The meager "breakfast" that was offered was done at 9 AM and everything packed away. The old ice machine in the lobby had no ice in it. The List goes on and on..... but they did have a working microwave and refrigerator in the room! So that makes it all better right?! I probably can't mention the name of the company that I booked this through but they weren't very helpful. | 1,492 | __label__en |
138,693,364 | A8E2653E4C224A986EAA6C2405F585EE | Comfortable place to stay | I stayed here with my family of five from august 23rd to 27th. My son attends UT and we have stayed at many hotels in the area. This hotel is convenient to everything. The view we had was of the lake and it faced the skyline. You don't get this view from other city hotels. We had a 2 room executive suite with an adjoining bedroom for $590 a night. Much better value then the single room at the Four Seasons that we recently stayed in. The staff was friendly and accommodating. One night we woke up to loud noises at 2:30 am. When we realized the people were not going to calm down, we called the front desk. Spoke to Josh who sent someone up immediately. I will stay here again. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-08-28T00:00:00 | 1 | Comfortable place to stay
I stayed here with my family of five from august 23rd to 27th. My son attends UT and we have stayed at many hotels in the area. This hotel is convenient to everything. The view we had was of the lake and it faced the skyline. You don't get this view from other city hotels. We had a 2 room executive suite with an adjoining bedroom for $590 a night. Much better value then the single room at the Four Seasons that we recently stayed in. The staff was friendly and accommodating. One night we woke up to loud noises at 2:30 am. When we realized the people were not going to calm down, we called the front desk. Spoke to Josh who sent someone up immediately. I will stay here again. | 706 | __label__en |
132,337,039 | 0D0BAC5557A9A0C4B3DF5E2E32320F65 | Great location for downtown Austin Area | We stayed at the Doubletree University as part of a wedding party, and the hotel worked out very well. The rooms were clean and nice, the staff was friendly & the warm chocolate chip cookies were great. The location worked out very well for a family reunion. We met in the lobby, by the pool at the lounge and next door at the patio at Denny's. We had a special rate for our group, so the room rates were what I would expect to pay for a hotel in the downtown area. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-06-19T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location for downtown Austin Area
We stayed at the Doubletree University as part of a wedding party, and the hotel worked out very well. The rooms were clean and nice, the staff was friendly & the warm chocolate chip cookies were great. The location worked out very well for a family reunion. We met in the lobby, by the pool at the lounge and next door at the patio at Denny's. We had a special rate for our group, so the room rates were what I would expect to pay for a hotel in the downtown area. | 505 | __label__en |
123,016,408 | CDB550CA87A110C55510C5E1F27513E8 | Hyatt fishermans wharf | Good hotel , room was clean staff was friendly . The only problems we had was no small store to get simple things being from the east coast and up at 430 am nothing was open and was starving. Also they took the morning coffee away to quick in the lobby . | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-01-13T00:00:00 | 1 | Hyatt fishermans wharf
Good hotel , room was clean staff was friendly . The only problems we had was no small store to get simple things being from the east coast and up at 430 am nothing was open and was starving. Also they took the morning coffee away to quick in the lobby . | 277 | __label__en |
128,124,886 | 712B82DE91665B038C78D732814C0717 | Service | The staff at this Embassy Suites go beyond. Have stayed several times and have not been disappointed . Brian is the best, friendliest omelet maker there is. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-04-18T00:00:00 | 1 | Service
The staff at this Embassy Suites go beyond. Have stayed several times and have not been disappointed . Brian is the best, friendliest omelet maker there is. | 164 | __label__en |
141,725,567 | 5BF95EE671BC89A2FE760619A9595DE0 | Awesome Anniversary Stay at the Dupont Circle Hotel | My wife and I spent this past weekend at the hotel for our anniversary. It really was an awesome experience from the time we checked in till, unfortunately the time we had to leave.
On the first day, the hotel accommodated our request to check-in early. We were warmly greeted by Cole Kelly, the Guest Relations Manager, who escorted us up to our Suite. Let me just say that Cole is probably the nicest and warmest Hotel manager that we've ever encountered. I was in communication w/ her leading up to the trip and she helped w/ every detail. We opted for a "Level Nine" suite, which she lead us to and explained all of the amenities that comes with it. If you can splurge a bit, I highly recommend getting a room on the 9th floor. You have your own lounge, nightly appetizers and cocktails, privacy, complimentary fruit and non-alcoholic drinks.
The rooms were amazing as well. Yes, they are small, but it's what I expected from a boutique hotel in the District. Our room had a balcony that overlooked Dupont Circle and it was relaxing to sit out there and watch the hustle and bustle below. We had a King Canopy bed, nice soaking tub and walk in shower all encased in marble. It was very luxurious.
The first evening, we had a very late dinner reservation. We decided to go to the 5pm appetizer and cocktail hour in the Level Nine lounge. The apps were awesome and the drinks were very good and strong :) We had a very nice chat w/ Cole who hosts the event.
The location of the hotel is great, very close to the Dupont City Metro, about 2 blocks. There are a ton of restaurants and little shops all around and on Sunday there is an amazing Farmers Market about a block away.
The only real negative I can say is that there is only one elevator to the 9th floor. If it's busy, you're going to be waiting a while for that elevator. It's really not a big deal, but just allow extra time if you're running a bit late for something.
All in all, this place was wonderful. The hotel itself is amazing, but having Cole there makes it all that more special. Thanks again for a great anniversary. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-10-01T00:00:00 | 1 | Awesome Anniversary Stay at the Dupont Circle Hotel
My wife and I spent this past weekend at the hotel for our anniversary. It really was an awesome experience from the time we checked in till, unfortunately the time we had to leave.
On the first day, the hotel accommodated our request to check-in early. We were warmly greeted by Cole Kelly, the Guest Relations Manager, who escorted us up to our Suite. Let me just say that Cole is probably the nicest and warmest Hotel manager that we've ever encountered. I was in communication w/ her leading up to the trip and she helped w/ every detail. We opted for a "Level Nine" suite, which she lead us to and explained all of the amenities that comes with it. If you can splurge a bit, I highly recommend getting a room on the 9th floor. You have your own lounge, nightly appetizers and cocktails, privacy, complimentary fruit and non-alcoholic drinks.
The rooms were amazing as well. Yes, they are small, but it's what I expected from a boutique hotel in the District. Our room had a balcony that overlooked Dupont Circle and it was relaxing to sit out there and watch the hustle and bustle below. We had a King Canopy bed, nice soaking tub and walk in shower all encased in marble. It was very luxurious.
The first evening, we had a very late dinner reservation. We decided to go to the 5pm appetizer and cocktail hour in the Level Nine lounge. The apps were awesome and the drinks were very good and strong :) We had a very nice chat w/ Cole who hosts the event.
The location of the hotel is great, very close to the Dupont City Metro, about 2 blocks. There are a ton of restaurants and little shops all around and on Sunday there is an amazing Farmers Market about a block away.
The only real negative I can say is that there is only one elevator to the 9th floor. If it's busy, you're going to be waiting a while for that elevator. It's really not a big deal, but just allow extra time if you're running a bit late for something.
All in all, this place was wonderful. The hotel itself is amazing, but having Cole there makes it all that more special. Thanks again for a great anniversary. | 2,144 | __label__en |
139,377,336 | 0275F662D1CA210D3B8A1A51D4A24CEC | Nice Hotel, clean, old, nickle and dime for some services | I stayed at this hotel for one night. Got in early and the front desk person said I would have to have them hold the bags. Gave me a ticket for 1 bag as it had small water bags on handle. When went to pick up the bags, there was a charge which was reduced, but the little bottle bag on the handle became an additional bag. Although the cost was minimal, most other hotels in the city with similar rates do not charge for checking the bags. it did not make a difference as I would have tipped more if there were no charges. Just cheapened the hotel in my opinion. | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-09-04T00:00:00 | 1 | Nice Hotel, clean, old, nickle and dime for some services
I stayed at this hotel for one night. Got in early and the front desk person said I would have to have them hold the bags. Gave me a ticket for 1 bag as it had small water bags on handle. When went to pick up the bags, there was a charge which was reduced, but the little bottle bag on the handle became an additional bag. Although the cost was minimal, most other hotels in the city with similar rates do not charge for checking the bags. it did not make a difference as I would have tipped more if there were no charges. Just cheapened the hotel in my opinion. | 620 | __label__en |
139,389,350 | 7EDDA9989E0C8AC6CE187ACD7EF2DF3D | Great stay, great service, great for kids too! | We needed someplace reasonable but nice to stay in downtown San Francisco and were able to use out SPG points to book a room at the Le Meridien. While I wouldn't call it 5 star luxury, it was perfect for us. We were staying with a toddler who, after a long flight, was has having a total meltdown upon check-in. I wasn't paying attention to what the front desk attendant was staying about our room when we checked in, but when we got to the room it turned out he had upgraded us to a bigger room which made our experience SO great with the baby. That kind of thing REALLY makes a difference and we really appreciated it. The room was quite large for a city hotel and the bathroom was great too. Really happy with our experience. The free coffee & tea in the lobby was also a great touch for us! The valet parking is insanely experience ($90 a day for our albeit gigantic SUV - it is less for a smaller car) but that's not atypical in San Francisco and the valets always got our car down in a flash which was really helpful. I would stay here again especially on a family trip. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-09-04T00:00:00 | 1 | Great stay, great service, great for kids too!
We needed someplace reasonable but nice to stay in downtown San Francisco and were able to use out SPG points to book a room at the Le Meridien. While I wouldn't call it 5 star luxury, it was perfect for us. We were staying with a toddler who, after a long flight, was has having a total meltdown upon check-in. I wasn't paying attention to what the front desk attendant was staying about our room when we checked in, but when we got to the room it turned out he had upgraded us to a bigger room which made our experience SO great with the baby. That kind of thing REALLY makes a difference and we really appreciated it. The room was quite large for a city hotel and the bathroom was great too. Really happy with our experience. The free coffee & tea in the lobby was also a great touch for us! The valet parking is insanely experience ($90 a day for our albeit gigantic SUV - it is less for a smaller car) but that's not atypical in San Francisco and the valets always got our car down in a flash which was really helpful. I would stay here again especially on a family trip. | 1,123 | __label__en |
125,779,937 | 796D9A68FC19A41513B53D62E07C7955 | Awake at 6:19 a.m. | I was awoken this morning shortly after 6 a.m. by a fire alarm. Clearly the alarm is intended to wake you up, so it is not gentle, it literally jolts you out of bed. Being on the top floor I was apprehensive, is it real? Is it a false alarm? I tried phoning downstairs to no avail. Got dressed and ran out only to be told in the hall to go back to bed, false alarm. Now these things happen, they are after all for everyone's safety, however when I called the lobby to ask what the cause was, I was told it was unknown. I asked if this has happened recently but the answer was "we are not allowed to disclose." Understood, so I asked to speak to the manager. Hold, hold, hold. Gave up. Called again a few minutes later as at this point the headache prevented me from sleeping. I was told manager would be right with me which really meant hold so long that I again thought of hanging up; this time i didn't. I expressed my concern for safety and asked what had really occured only to be vaguely told it was a 'false alarm,' I asked when was the last time this happened and the manager replied he did not know. When I pressed, I was then told 'well I have only been here a short while so that is why I don't know." I asked the manager who would know, he replied the operations manager; I asked him to please find out and get back to me as he seemed rather uncooperative regarding what I considered to be a safety concern, he replied he would. He never did. No one did. I called the fire department to ask about safety issues at the hotel. First thing I learned was that this hotel, in spite of the name and all its marketing, is not in Beverly Hills but in Los Angeles, so I was redirected to the Los Angeles fire department. The local inspector told me that in fact there had been 'quite a few incidents' in this hotel but they were mostly attributed to incorrectly placed sensors in the kitchen, the inspector was under the impression the hotel had resolved this but he would follow up. Since management never gave me a response i asked a member of the cleaning crew, he told me that this happens often and always at the worst time, he said, 'it recently happened at 3 a.m." I am shocked that management completely ignored my request for info and never replied. It is clear that the "I don't know answer" really means "I don't want to answer" as in the truth is not pretty. I will be cutting my stay short here. While most fault this hotel on lighting, which really is terrible, or staff attitude, which has room for serious improvement; or the gym, which is tired and dated and has no shower, steam or locker facilities unless you pay to use the spa, my main concern is one of safety and given the lack of reply I caution others. | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-03-08T00:00:00 | 1 | Awake at 6:19 a.m.
I was awoken this morning shortly after 6 a.m. by a fire alarm. Clearly the alarm is intended to wake you up, so it is not gentle, it literally jolts you out of bed. Being on the top floor I was apprehensive, is it real? Is it a false alarm? I tried phoning downstairs to no avail. Got dressed and ran out only to be told in the hall to go back to bed, false alarm. Now these things happen, they are after all for everyone's safety, however when I called the lobby to ask what the cause was, I was told it was unknown. I asked if this has happened recently but the answer was "we are not allowed to disclose." Understood, so I asked to speak to the manager. Hold, hold, hold. Gave up. Called again a few minutes later as at this point the headache prevented me from sleeping. I was told manager would be right with me which really meant hold so long that I again thought of hanging up; this time i didn't. I expressed my concern for safety and asked what had really occured only to be vaguely told it was a 'false alarm,' I asked when was the last time this happened and the manager replied he did not know. When I pressed, I was then told 'well I have only been here a short while so that is why I don't know." I asked the manager who would know, he replied the operations manager; I asked him to please find out and get back to me as he seemed rather uncooperative regarding what I considered to be a safety concern, he replied he would. He never did. No one did. I called the fire department to ask about safety issues at the hotel. First thing I learned was that this hotel, in spite of the name and all its marketing, is not in Beverly Hills but in Los Angeles, so I was redirected to the Los Angeles fire department. The local inspector told me that in fact there had been 'quite a few incidents' in this hotel but they were mostly attributed to incorrectly placed sensors in the kitchen, the inspector was under the impression the hotel had resolved this but he would follow up. Since management never gave me a response i asked a member of the cleaning crew, he told me that this happens often and always at the worst time, he said, 'it recently happened at 3 a.m." I am shocked that management completely ignored my request for info and never replied. It is clear that the "I don't know answer" really means "I don't want to answer" as in the truth is not pretty. I will be cutting my stay short here. While most fault this hotel on lighting, which really is terrible, or staff attitude, which has room for serious improvement; or the gym, which is tired and dated and has no shower, steam or locker facilities unless you pay to use the spa, my main concern is one of safety and given the lack of reply I caution others. | 2,748 | __label__en |
124,367,278 | 5A06DE2D868D60494C37F4A93A195D59 | Terrible experience | Although the staff is very nice the hotel itself is nothing to brag about. I reserved a king room, they could only give me a double, there in no tub in my room, the shower is dirty, room is right next to parking lot and very noisy! No hot tub on site and my bolt lock is broke. Not to mention it is $159.00 a night not including tax!! | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-02-09T00:00:00 | 1 | Terrible experience
Although the staff is very nice the hotel itself is nothing to brag about. I reserved a king room, they could only give me a double, there in no tub in my room, the shower is dirty, room is right next to parking lot and very noisy! No hot tub on site and my bolt lock is broke. Not to mention it is $159.00 a night not including tax!! | 354 | __label__en |
132,402,785 | 1BC161D5510ADED64FB96FF1197647CF | Great airpot hotel! | This was great as my daughter had a 7 am flight! We drove from nj and the ladies at the check in desk were wonderful! They told us to go to ruby tuesadays 1 block away to grab a bite to eat! Had a quick bite to eat in the am at the bistro and off she went! Staff was wonderful! Place was very clean! Wake up call was on time what more could you ask for! Very close to airport! | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-06-20T00:00:00 | 1 | Great airpot hotel!
This was great as my daughter had a 7 am flight! We drove from nj and the ladies at the check in desk were wonderful! They told us to go to ruby tuesadays 1 block away to grab a bite to eat! Had a quick bite to eat in the am at the bistro and off she went! Staff was wonderful! Place was very clean! Wake up call was on time what more could you ask for! Very close to airport! | 396 | __label__en |
144,417,039 | 52792C4586D1952E6C80F50FF6BDC8D0 | Great location | Nice hotel in a great location, walking distance to bars, restaurants etc. Have been to Boston lots of times and stayed in different hotels, this hotel is small but fit the bill for the final two nights of our vacation. Would stay here again | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-11-03T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location
Nice hotel in a great location, walking distance to bars, restaurants etc. Have been to Boston lots of times and stayed in different hotels, this hotel is small but fit the bill for the final two nights of our vacation. Would stay here again | 256 | __label__en |
133,612,018 | EE8F02C0A7DAB195658B6311FE18EE5B | Walking distance to the National Mall | I have stayed at the MO DC for each of my last two visits, and I have been pleased each time. The hotel is located on a cul-de-sac just south of the National Mall, and if you enjoy exploring the Mall and its monuments, museums and govt buildings, this hotel is well situated for you and walking around the area is a perfect way to see the sights. If you would prefer to have easy walking access to Georgetown or any of the trendier places in DC, this is not the place for you. The staff is very accomodating, and of course, the room are extremely well appointed. In-room dining, an adventure that can be unappealing in many hotels, is always consistent and on time. The hotel bar/lounge is not very big and can get somewhat crowded at night when convention groups are in town, but they do have many sofas and settees where groups can sit and have private conversations. Unfortunately, I have not eaten at any of the hotel restaurants, so I will withhold comments at this time. The furnishings and environs are what travelers have come to expect from MO properties, but with that comes a price on the top end of the range. I will continue to stay at the MO DC whenever I return to DC. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-06T00:00:00 | 1 | Walking distance to the National Mall
I have stayed at the MO DC for each of my last two visits, and I have been pleased each time. The hotel is located on a cul-de-sac just south of the National Mall, and if you enjoy exploring the Mall and its monuments, museums and govt buildings, this hotel is well situated for you and walking around the area is a perfect way to see the sights. If you would prefer to have easy walking access to Georgetown or any of the trendier places in DC, this is not the place for you. The staff is very accomodating, and of course, the room are extremely well appointed. In-room dining, an adventure that can be unappealing in many hotels, is always consistent and on time. The hotel bar/lounge is not very big and can get somewhat crowded at night when convention groups are in town, but they do have many sofas and settees where groups can sit and have private conversations. Unfortunately, I have not eaten at any of the hotel restaurants, so I will withhold comments at this time. The furnishings and environs are what travelers have come to expect from MO properties, but with that comes a price on the top end of the range. I will continue to stay at the MO DC whenever I return to DC. | 1,221 | __label__en |
144,462,973 | D91E8156B8C23054E290F470B4DA9CC5 | Great stay! | I stayed here while attending the International Quilt Festival at the convention center. Our late-night check in was quick and easy. The Tempurpedic bed was very comfortable. Hallway noise outside our door was very low, always a plus in my book. Restaurant staff was enthusiastic and upbeat, and the food was very good. The hotel stored our luggage on the last day of our quilt show visit after our check out and there was no problem leaving our car parked there until we were ready to head home at 6pm. The staff we interacted with were all very nice and eager to help. There was a charge of $24 a day for parking, valet parking only, but that is to be expected at a downtown hotel, I guess. Their driveway has a big dip and steep (though short) angle coming off the street, and so I scraped both the front and back ends of my car driving in (although I didn't see any damage from it). I managed to avoid scraping the bottom on the way out, but there were plenty of gouges in the driveway and road from others who weren't so fortunate. I just don't expect that from an upscale hotel. It is very easy to get to the hotel and especially easy to get back on I-45 North when leaving. I would definitely stay here again--wonderful visit! | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-11-04T00:00:00 | 1 | Great stay!
I stayed here while attending the International Quilt Festival at the convention center. Our late-night check in was quick and easy. The Tempurpedic bed was very comfortable. Hallway noise outside our door was very low, always a plus in my book. Restaurant staff was enthusiastic and upbeat, and the food was very good. The hotel stored our luggage on the last day of our quilt show visit after our check out and there was no problem leaving our car parked there until we were ready to head home at 6pm. The staff we interacted with were all very nice and eager to help. There was a charge of $24 a day for parking, valet parking only, but that is to be expected at a downtown hotel, I guess. Their driveway has a big dip and steep (though short) angle coming off the street, and so I scraped both the front and back ends of my car driving in (although I didn't see any damage from it). I managed to avoid scraping the bottom on the way out, but there were plenty of gouges in the driveway and road from others who weren't so fortunate. I just don't expect that from an upscale hotel. It is very easy to get to the hotel and especially easy to get back on I-45 North when leaving. I would definitely stay here again--wonderful visit! | 1,245 | __label__en |
135,287,254 | 2B0AE91F929FEECE2B955E934EF74AF7 | Nice Surprise | My family and I stayed here in June while we were in San Pedro for my niece's wedding. The hotels in Pedro were either in an area I didn't want to be in late at night or too expensive so I was delighted to find this place had such great reviews. It was clean, the manager friendly and the price was right. My husband was concerned it would be too loud since we were close to PCH, but it was fine. I would have no problem staying there again in the future. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-07-24T00:00:00 | 1 | Nice Surprise
My family and I stayed here in June while we were in San Pedro for my niece's wedding. The hotels in Pedro were either in an area I didn't want to be in late at night or too expensive so I was delighted to find this place had such great reviews. It was clean, the manager friendly and the price was right. My husband was concerned it would be too loud since we were close to PCH, but it was fine. I would have no problem staying there again in the future. | 469 | __label__en |
146,756,031 | 341673B3F228C557DCC30B89F71CDF4D | Hard to find but good stay | Ok lets get the one negative thing out of the way first. This property is hard to find. Its further down the road than most of the airport hotels in this area and in a business park. Add to that the fact it has almost no signs (probably a zoning thing) to find it initially is a challenge. Given that - once you do find it, its OK. While being a little further away from the airport may also be a negative to some, the upside is that it is quieter as well so that is a good thing.
Now for the positives. The property is fairly new (I'd guess about 2 years but didn't ask) so it has the more current Fairfield appointments. It is also larger than most Fairfields so the public rooms tend to be larger as well. Rooms were appointed a little nicer than the older Fairfields and the bathroom actually had granite counter tops. Bed was current and nice. Breakfast differed a little as well with more hot items very similar to what the Hampton Inns serve (this is a good thing as it has always been one area where Fairfields were behind the Hamptons). They also borrowed from the Residence Inn model and have limited hot snacks in the evening. Folks were very friendly and on the whole helpfull. Some of the staff didn't seem to have a lot of experience, but you've got to start somewhere. For a night at the airport it is a good deal. If you are going to be spending a lot of time downtown its probably not the place to stay.
Would I stay here again? Probably if it was before a morning flight. While close to the airport it didn't have the busy feeling so many airport hotels have and it was in a quiet area. Do note that there are closer properties to the airport and if that makes a difference then look elsewhere. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-12-04T00:00:00 | 1 | Hard to find but good stay
Ok lets get the one negative thing out of the way first. This property is hard to find. Its further down the road than most of the airport hotels in this area and in a business park. Add to that the fact it has almost no signs (probably a zoning thing) to find it initially is a challenge. Given that - once you do find it, its OK. While being a little further away from the airport may also be a negative to some, the upside is that it is quieter as well so that is a good thing.
Now for the positives. The property is fairly new (I'd guess about 2 years but didn't ask) so it has the more current Fairfield appointments. It is also larger than most Fairfields so the public rooms tend to be larger as well. Rooms were appointed a little nicer than the older Fairfields and the bathroom actually had granite counter tops. Bed was current and nice. Breakfast differed a little as well with more hot items very similar to what the Hampton Inns serve (this is a good thing as it has always been one area where Fairfields were behind the Hamptons). They also borrowed from the Residence Inn model and have limited hot snacks in the evening. Folks were very friendly and on the whole helpfull. Some of the staff didn't seem to have a lot of experience, but you've got to start somewhere. For a night at the airport it is a good deal. If you are going to be spending a lot of time downtown its probably not the place to stay.
Would I stay here again? Probably if it was before a morning flight. While close to the airport it didn't have the busy feeling so many airport hotels have and it was in a quiet area. Do note that there are closer properties to the airport and if that makes a difference then look elsewhere. | 1,741 | __label__en |
124,829,737 | 59877C999FFE107746164DABE1BF1D67 | Great experience! | Great bar, fitness center was sweet - rooms were clean and modern. Location was great - right off union square. Perfect spot for business travelers. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-02-19T00:00:00 | 1 | Great experience!
Great bar, fitness center was sweet - rooms were clean and modern. Location was great - right off union square. Perfect spot for business travelers. | 166 | __label__en |
127,898,256 | 25A3C87233DDC133F38A2BD9A5406A1E | It Just Keeps Getting Better | The Inn At The Market has been our hotel of choice in Seattle for years. We recently stayed here again at the beginning and end of a trip through Puget Sound. The location is perfect, in fact you can look out many room windows and see the flower vendors and fish mongers in Pikes Market. The great thing is that right next to all the activity of Pikes Market the Inn is an oasis of tranquility and understated luxury. The staff is unfailingly friendly, professional and always trying to make your stay better. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-15T00:00:00 | 1 | It Just Keeps Getting Better
The Inn At The Market has been our hotel of choice in Seattle for years. We recently stayed here again at the beginning and end of a trip through Puget Sound. The location is perfect, in fact you can look out many room windows and see the flower vendors and fish mongers in Pikes Market. The great thing is that right next to all the activity of Pikes Market the Inn is an oasis of tranquility and understated luxury. The staff is unfailingly friendly, professional and always trying to make your stay better. | 538 | __label__en |
129,887,086 | A292379F6979782CCD40FCFEF984C61D | Anniversary Trip | After transferring from the Palomar, we found the Solamar everything we were hoping for in a trip and a Kimpton Hote. Great location to the Gaslamp area and Petco Park. The rooms were clean and bright. The pool area was relaxing, yet full of activity and fun. Most of all the service we received from all the employees was outstanding. We will definitely stay at this Kimpton again! | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-05-13T00:00:00 | 1 | Anniversary Trip
After transferring from the Palomar, we found the Solamar everything we were hoping for in a trip and a Kimpton Hote. Great location to the Gaslamp area and Petco Park. The rooms were clean and bright. The pool area was relaxing, yet full of activity and fun. Most of all the service we received from all the employees was outstanding. We will definitely stay at this Kimpton again! | 399 | __label__en |
128,987,064 | 248E11D35B95F9E3E9DACD0A0C41969D | I love Hotel Andra | I've stayed at Hotel Andra a few times and have attended a few parties on-site as well.
Nothing but glowing reviews for this hotel, its amenities, decor, and people.
Great job! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-28T00:00:00 | 1 | I love Hotel Andra
I've stayed at Hotel Andra a few times and have attended a few parties on-site as well.
Nothing but glowing reviews for this hotel, its amenities, decor, and people.
Great job! | 195 | __label__en |
127,370,680 | 0B6D7C85DAE2F4930D57544218B5216A | holiday | we enjoyed our stay, our room was below ground no view. that is if you get a king size bed in a Standard room only this one floor . our girls had a double beds it was better, their side they could see. the rooms were kept clean. i found all the staff to be friendly and very helpful. the only complaint the conceige recommend a tour guide that was no good at all. the rest of what was recommend was good. the evenings the food was great mornings not so much, prices scary. location was great. fridge and parking you pay extra. no safe in the room, but safety deposit boxes small private room by front desk. I found their security very good. | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-04-06T00:00:00 | 1 | holiday
we enjoyed our stay, our room was below ground no view. that is if you get a king size bed in a Standard room only this one floor . our girls had a double beds it was better, their side they could see. the rooms were kept clean. i found all the staff to be friendly and very helpful. the only complaint the conceige recommend a tour guide that was no good at all. the rest of what was recommend was good. the evenings the food was great mornings not so much, prices scary. location was great. fridge and parking you pay extra. no safe in the room, but safety deposit boxes small private room by front desk. I found their security very good. | 648 | __label__en |
145,818,000 | 7D9197BC6E866EE7B00ACF5DE33B2E7D | Quite overrated | I must say I was disappointed with my stay at the Hampton Inn Times Square North given the high ratings it received so far. First, service was at best average (not enthusiastic as I had hoped for ). There were exceptions though - the travel /concierge desk and the chambermaids were great! All others, service was at best an okay. Room was average.
Breakfast was standard Hampton Inn fare - average breakfast.
Location though is pretty good - located at 8th Avenue, close to the actions of Times Square (I just walked 1-2 blocks to the hotel). Nearby the hotel (1-2 blocks north), there is a Chinese restaurant that opens till late serving pretty good and cheap Chinese fare which we frequent regularly.
Personally, I would prefer Hilton Garden In Chelsea. | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-11-20T00:00:00 | 1 | Quite overrated
I must say I was disappointed with my stay at the Hampton Inn Times Square North given the high ratings it received so far. First, service was at best average (not enthusiastic as I had hoped for ). There were exceptions though - the travel /concierge desk and the chambermaids were great! All others, service was at best an okay. Room was average.
Breakfast was standard Hampton Inn fare - average breakfast.
Location though is pretty good - located at 8th Avenue, close to the actions of Times Square (I just walked 1-2 blocks to the hotel). Nearby the hotel (1-2 blocks north), there is a Chinese restaurant that opens till late serving pretty good and cheap Chinese fare which we frequent regularly.
Personally, I would prefer Hilton Garden In Chelsea. | 772 | __label__en |
141,296,540 | F85A2C766CFD8CF525CF3C664E0EEBE5 | Great stay at Marriott Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco | This hotel had the most comfortable bed and bedding! Nice lobby bar with friendly bartender. Great location walking distance to the wharf and bus ride to Marina section. Concierge was knowledgeable and helpful. Staff was friendly both at front desk and bell hop/valet parking. Would highly recommend. We had a car that cost $50 per day to park so recommend not renting a car until leaving San Francisco due to accessibility to buses, cabs and cable cars. No breakfast but there is a Starbucks nearby that fits the bill for breakfast. | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-09-26T00:00:00 | 1 | Great stay at Marriott Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
This hotel had the most comfortable bed and bedding! Nice lobby bar with friendly bartender. Great location walking distance to the wharf and bus ride to Marina section. Concierge was knowledgeable and helpful. Staff was friendly both at front desk and bell hop/valet parking. Would highly recommend. We had a car that cost $50 per day to park so recommend not renting a car until leaving San Francisco due to accessibility to buses, cabs and cable cars. No breakfast but there is a Starbucks nearby that fits the bill for breakfast. | 588 | __label__en |
128,493,942 | 68E406E52BC16531F13E75A8F49A0406 | +1 fitness center, +1 rooms, +1 location | Read the reviews, heard the arguments, listened to the rebuttals. Here's the deal on this property:
-Excellent location in the city, blocks from the park, plenty of restaurants and food options nearby, and easy walk to Times Square (15 tiny blocks or so).
-The fitness center, while excellent compared to other hotels - something like 15,000 square feet, including very nice shower facilities, it's not the best fitness center anywhere in the city (I think someone claimed that). Anyway, tons of equipment, reasonable entrance charge, and the place was largely empty the two occasions I visited. Personal trainer on hand at all times, and complimentary fresh fruit.
-The rooms are nice. We had a standard on the 27th floor. It was spacious for a NY hotel. Two double beds were comfortable. TV was perfectly fine, and had a swivel on it.
-Staff were friendly throughout the visit, from check-in to check-out.
-Complimentary wifi in the lobby (you need the code)
-The property is showing a bit of wear and tear, but nothing dramatic. ie: a few chips on the walls, and such. The elevators were constantly slow.
-Some things to be bummed about. No coffee maker. Too bad too, because there is plenty of space for one. No refrigerator, but they do have a minibar. The HVAC unit is hands off! The thermostat cannot be adjusted. This was occasionally uncomfortable. On a warm afternoon though, we were able to crack open the window and get fresh air (and street noise) in.
Overall, if a fitness center is important to you, drop what you're doing and book this hotel. The rooms and location are also great, but balance this with price, as there are other hotels in the area. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-23T00:00:00 | 1 | +1 fitness center, +1 rooms, +1 location
Read the reviews, heard the arguments, listened to the rebuttals. Here's the deal on this property:
-Excellent location in the city, blocks from the park, plenty of restaurants and food options nearby, and easy walk to Times Square (15 tiny blocks or so).
-The fitness center, while excellent compared to other hotels - something like 15,000 square feet, including very nice shower facilities, it's not the best fitness center anywhere in the city (I think someone claimed that). Anyway, tons of equipment, reasonable entrance charge, and the place was largely empty the two occasions I visited. Personal trainer on hand at all times, and complimentary fresh fruit.
-The rooms are nice. We had a standard on the 27th floor. It was spacious for a NY hotel. Two double beds were comfortable. TV was perfectly fine, and had a swivel on it.
-Staff were friendly throughout the visit, from check-in to check-out.
-Complimentary wifi in the lobby (you need the code)
-The property is showing a bit of wear and tear, but nothing dramatic. ie: a few chips on the walls, and such. The elevators were constantly slow.
-Some things to be bummed about. No coffee maker. Too bad too, because there is plenty of space for one. No refrigerator, but they do have a minibar. The HVAC unit is hands off! The thermostat cannot be adjusted. This was occasionally uncomfortable. On a warm afternoon though, we were able to crack open the window and get fresh air (and street noise) in.
Overall, if a fitness center is important to you, drop what you're doing and book this hotel. The rooms and location are also great, but balance this with price, as there are other hotels in the area. | 1,712 | __label__en |
128,177,073 | 687ED0E46500736633E88EAD0E65B5F0 | Pot is Hot! Tub is pristine! Always! | I have stayed at this hotel before and I must say, it is the only place I will stay while visiting Boston. once you stay here, there is no turning back. I get a pot of coffee delivered to my room every time I stay here. it is usually around 5:00 A.M. Just two cups which is really more like getting 4 cups. but the amazing thing about their coffee is not only is it the freshest i have ever had but the coffee stays hot even 2-3 hours later and taste just as fresh! How do they do that?
i also indulge in a hot bubble bath which i never do at any other hotel. Why? When you see the tub ....it is so white and so clean and oh so deep you just can't resist it. This hotel is always that way. Always consistent and their staff is always freindly. This time Brendan at the front desk helped me with my stay and he was so nice and pleasant. He really made me feel special. Thank you H.C.! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-19T00:00:00 | 1 | Pot is Hot! Tub is pristine! Always!
I have stayed at this hotel before and I must say, it is the only place I will stay while visiting Boston. once you stay here, there is no turning back. I get a pot of coffee delivered to my room every time I stay here. it is usually around 5:00 A.M. Just two cups which is really more like getting 4 cups. but the amazing thing about their coffee is not only is it the freshest i have ever had but the coffee stays hot even 2-3 hours later and taste just as fresh! How do they do that?
i also indulge in a hot bubble bath which i never do at any other hotel. Why? When you see the tub ....it is so white and so clean and oh so deep you just can't resist it. This hotel is always that way. Always consistent and their staff is always freindly. This time Brendan at the front desk helped me with my stay and he was so nice and pleasant. He really made me feel special. Thank you H.C.! | 920 | __label__en |
127,833,132 | 0FEAC3877ECB500093448FE9E58A6E02 | Great value and view | Stayed with my kids for a week. Super friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room with a great view. Great place to people watch and to be active. Walking distance to everything you could need. Clean, pleasant pool and hot tub, and plenty of beach stuff to borrow. Secure parking for a very reasonable rate. Highly recommend to others, and hope to come back! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-13T00:00:00 | 1 | Great value and view
Stayed with my kids for a week. Super friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room with a great view. Great place to people watch and to be active. Walking distance to everything you could need. Clean, pleasant pool and hot tub, and plenty of beach stuff to borrow. Secure parking for a very reasonable rate. Highly recommend to others, and hope to come back! | 380 | __label__en |
145,786,131 | CEE2B3756049A535EF4C60622FFF0DA1 | Great place near transportation. | The hotel was very clean and spacious. Traveled with my sister. Had two full beds. Beds were comfortable and felt clean.
Not much night life around the Loop, but it was easy to walk or find transportation to another part of the city.
Breakfast was good. Included waffles, bagels, sausage, gravy and biscuits, coffee, apples, oranges, and oatmeal. Hours were 6-10AM.
I liked that dogs were allowed in the hotel. As a younger traveler, I would have liked to stay closer to nightlife. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-11-20T00:00:00 | 1 | Great place near transportation.
The hotel was very clean and spacious. Traveled with my sister. Had two full beds. Beds were comfortable and felt clean.
Not much night life around the Loop, but it was easy to walk or find transportation to another part of the city.
Breakfast was good. Included waffles, bagels, sausage, gravy and biscuits, coffee, apples, oranges, and oatmeal. Hours were 6-10AM.
I liked that dogs were allowed in the hotel. As a younger traveler, I would have liked to stay closer to nightlife. | 517 | __label__en |
139,697,084 | 905239828CD882F0A2341F95A9572563 | Great central location, but that has it's problems | As expected from cities like SF and NYC, the rooms are small but I'm of the mentality that you're really only there to sleep so that really didn't bother me much. The lobby of the hotel is decorated beautifully with an Italian motif, fitting of the hotel name of course. The staff was very courteous -- even after having checked out 2 days later they allowed us to leave or bags with them while we toured more of the city.
Two drawbacks: 1) our room faced the main street and at night it can get pretty loud. People in SF apparently communicate in very high decibels; 2) the mattress was much too hard and the pillows much too fluffy for my personal taste.
Drawbacks aside, it was still a nice stay. I might consider staying here again but it wouldn't be my first choice. | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-09-07T00:00:00 | 1 | Great central location, but that has it's problems
As expected from cities like SF and NYC, the rooms are small but I'm of the mentality that you're really only there to sleep so that really didn't bother me much. The lobby of the hotel is decorated beautifully with an Italian motif, fitting of the hotel name of course. The staff was very courteous -- even after having checked out 2 days later they allowed us to leave or bags with them while we toured more of the city.
Two drawbacks: 1) our room faced the main street and at night it can get pretty loud. People in SF apparently communicate in very high decibels; 2) the mattress was much too hard and the pillows much too fluffy for my personal taste.
Drawbacks aside, it was still a nice stay. I might consider staying here again but it wouldn't be my first choice. | 822 | __label__en |
127,271,908 | A1AD3227C225412FB2E2F3CDC28A2F9B | A NY Treasure | I have been staying at the Marcel at least 5 nights a month for the past 18 months, mostly for business but also a few nights for leisure. The Marcel is a nice boutiqe hotel with about 45 rooms. It's modern with a hip inviting decor. It feels very fresh and it is always clean. It is always nice to come back to, it never disappoints. The staff is fantastic and can help with almost anything.
There are a few small rooms, even for New York standard, but most of the rooms rooms are normal sized, and a few are very spacious. They have rooms with two queen beds or queen/king size beds. The bathrooms are all on the smaller side, but not surprising as it's NY. All rooms have showers, some have tubs. The beds are excellent, the right amount of frimness for me and my troubled back.
There is a lounge/breakfast room on the 10th floor with a roof top terrace. Just beautiful. Free use of computer, with skype, and a laser printer is another plus. The location is excellent, 2 blocks from #6 train, green line, 23rd st subway station. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. The Italian restaurant in the building is excellent.
Pricewise, it's right in the middle of NY hotels. But, considering wjhat you get for the money, it is well worth every penny! | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-04-04T00:00:00 | 1 | A NY Treasure
I have been staying at the Marcel at least 5 nights a month for the past 18 months, mostly for business but also a few nights for leisure. The Marcel is a nice boutiqe hotel with about 45 rooms. It's modern with a hip inviting decor. It feels very fresh and it is always clean. It is always nice to come back to, it never disappoints. The staff is fantastic and can help with almost anything.
There are a few small rooms, even for New York standard, but most of the rooms rooms are normal sized, and a few are very spacious. They have rooms with two queen beds or queen/king size beds. The bathrooms are all on the smaller side, but not surprising as it's NY. All rooms have showers, some have tubs. The beds are excellent, the right amount of frimness for me and my troubled back.
There is a lounge/breakfast room on the 10th floor with a roof top terrace. Just beautiful. Free use of computer, with skype, and a laser printer is another plus. The location is excellent, 2 blocks from #6 train, green line, 23rd st subway station. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. The Italian restaurant in the building is excellent.
Pricewise, it's right in the middle of NY hotels. But, considering wjhat you get for the money, it is well worth every penny! | 1,265 | __label__en |
140,808,090 | 2DB3B16CE666B2CE980155F58435728D | Really nice hotel- great service | Stayed at the Smyth over the weekend- really nice, great service, liked the restaurant attached to the hotel, they make an excellent iced coffee, good atmosphere. Nice sized rooms for NYC, really helpful staff, trendy. Would stay here again. Great bathrooms. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-09-20T00:00:00 | 1 | Really nice hotel- great service
Stayed at the Smyth over the weekend- really nice, great service, liked the restaurant attached to the hotel, they make an excellent iced coffee, good atmosphere. Nice sized rooms for NYC, really helpful staff, trendy. Would stay here again. Great bathrooms. | 291 | __label__en |
136,533,692 | 87AF2453DA114D5FE6A7CDC741A9148D | Location is the clue for this hotel | The fact that this hotel lies just a few steps from Beale street, makes it the best place to stay if you would like buzzel of Beale street, jet also want peace and quiet in an business hotel. The Westin is not the cheapest hotel in town. And it show signs of wear. If you pay this amount one should think that you get some basic services included. But you have to pay for both Internet, both wired and wireless, and breakfast. We tried breakfast as room-service and it cost a fortune, about the same or more than we payed for dinner all the nigthts in Memphis. The breakfast was ordinary and nothing special. If you are into guitars there are Gibsons to be taken up to your room, witch is nice treat. The Gibsons branch office is just across the street. They also got this snackbar witch is weight based, if you remove one item for more than 30 seconds, you get charged. After my opinion this is totally idiotic.They should leave this to wending machines. There is also a free shuttle-bus to Graceland and Sun Studios leaving from the opposite side of the street. A good hotel if you get a good deal. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-08-07T00:00:00 | 1 | Location is the clue for this hotel
The fact that this hotel lies just a few steps from Beale street, makes it the best place to stay if you would like buzzel of Beale street, jet also want peace and quiet in an business hotel. The Westin is not the cheapest hotel in town. And it show signs of wear. If you pay this amount one should think that you get some basic services included. But you have to pay for both Internet, both wired and wireless, and breakfast. We tried breakfast as room-service and it cost a fortune, about the same or more than we payed for dinner all the nigthts in Memphis. The breakfast was ordinary and nothing special. If you are into guitars there are Gibsons to be taken up to your room, witch is nice treat. The Gibsons branch office is just across the street. They also got this snackbar witch is weight based, if you remove one item for more than 30 seconds, you get charged. After my opinion this is totally idiotic.They should leave this to wending machines. There is also a free shuttle-bus to Graceland and Sun Studios leaving from the opposite side of the street. A good hotel if you get a good deal. | 1,136 | __label__en |
138,440,147 | 5266E595E9E76CFD7BD301E75382727B | Good location | We stayed at this hotel for a spring break trip. Good location for access to the mall and museums. The breakfast was delicious but the lines were really long because of the holiday week. They had a free happy hour we took in one night with beverage and chips. Room was large. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-08-26T00:00:00 | 1 | Good location
We stayed at this hotel for a spring break trip. Good location for access to the mall and museums. The breakfast was delicious but the lines were really long because of the holiday week. They had a free happy hour we took in one night with beverage and chips. Room was large. | 289 | __label__en |
144,239,586 | 8B03735CC23DF23B8651A294DF310CA2 | Second great stay here! | This was the second time we stayed at this hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful, everything is clean, and breakfast is really good with a great varity. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are quiet. We didn't hear noises in the hallway or from the other rooms. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-11-01T00:00:00 | 1 | Second great stay here!
This was the second time we stayed at this hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful, everything is clean, and breakfast is really good with a great varity. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are quiet. We didn't hear noises in the hallway or from the other rooms. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. | 334 | __label__en |
136,978,125 | CEF7AF7235FC40EAB4E1B55C17043F5C | Improving daily | We have stayed there off and on for two years, have seen alot of improvements. We have never had any problems there, the people are all very frindly and helpful. We will be staying there again in Sept. The shuttle service to and from the medical center is mostly on time. The rooms are nice and clean, everything works fine. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-08-12T00:00:00 | 1 | Improving daily
We have stayed there off and on for two years, have seen alot of improvements. We have never had any problems there, the people are all very frindly and helpful. We will be staying there again in Sept. The shuttle service to and from the medical center is mostly on time. The rooms are nice and clean, everything works fine. | 340 | __label__en |
143,393,379 | F4A74D6EB1D2ED10465DD0A590FE5523 | A historic gem in a perfect location! | So lucky were we to get week at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites! A historic building with marble and brass, and well built in a PERFECT LOCATION. We were right in the Gaslamp Quarter with tons of very cool restaurants, walking distance to the Convention Center, a huge mall, and only two blocks from the public bus/trolley lines. We had a lovely accommodation with two double beds in one room, and a pullout sofa in the other, two full baths, two minifridges, a microwave and plates/utensils, was perfect for us. Bonus: there is a Melting Pot on the first floor of the building...one night we popped in just for dessert fondue!! Merry is the lady who gives a welcome meeting on Mondays and clues you in to everything you need to know, including trolleys, buses, tours..lots of fun. No pool or actual restaurant, but every morning there is a FREE continental breakfast on the amazing rooftop, with views of the harbor, Coronado, downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter...nice extra! There is a RiteAid and CVS around the corner, so we stocked our fridge with sodas. Great LOCATION to head out to the fabulous Zoo, where a new baby Panda is just taking his first steps. Loved LaJolla and the seals! Love this lovely city with no humidity:) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-10-21T00:00:00 | 1 | A historic gem in a perfect location!
So lucky were we to get week at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites! A historic building with marble and brass, and well built in a PERFECT LOCATION. We were right in the Gaslamp Quarter with tons of very cool restaurants, walking distance to the Convention Center, a huge mall, and only two blocks from the public bus/trolley lines. We had a lovely accommodation with two double beds in one room, and a pullout sofa in the other, two full baths, two minifridges, a microwave and plates/utensils, was perfect for us. Bonus: there is a Melting Pot on the first floor of the building...one night we popped in just for dessert fondue!! Merry is the lady who gives a welcome meeting on Mondays and clues you in to everything you need to know, including trolleys, buses, tours..lots of fun. No pool or actual restaurant, but every morning there is a FREE continental breakfast on the amazing rooftop, with views of the harbor, Coronado, downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter...nice extra! There is a RiteAid and CVS around the corner, so we stocked our fridge with sodas. Great LOCATION to head out to the fabulous Zoo, where a new baby Panda is just taking his first steps. Loved LaJolla and the seals! Love this lovely city with no humidity:) | 1,261 | __label__en |
143,863,928 | DD05C430DCD30C2E7DA313B377A78671 | Great location in midtown Manhattan | This Hilton Garden Inn does exactly what it says on the wrapper. Don't expect swimming pools and gold-plated taps. Do expect great service and the most fantastic breakfast in the adjoining restaurant, and clean rooms. And if you are a hhonors member, there are great benefits to staying here as well. You can walk everywhere from here, bar lower Manhattan - and the subway is 50 yards away. | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-10-27T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location in midtown Manhattan
This Hilton Garden Inn does exactly what it says on the wrapper. Don't expect swimming pools and gold-plated taps. Do expect great service and the most fantastic breakfast in the adjoining restaurant, and clean rooms. And if you are a hhonors member, there are great benefits to staying here as well. You can walk everywhere from here, bar lower Manhattan - and the subway is 50 yards away. | 426 | __label__en |
136,887,673 | 18E538AD3CD08916B46633839F91F792 | Great location with Free Shuttle to get you around! | I was attending a conference for 5 days at the Fairmont Hotel which is 4 blocks away, and with such a long stay I wanted a fridge and more space, so the SpringHill Suites was a perfect choice at a more reasonable rate.
Check In: I arrived at 1:00 AM from my flight and all I really wanted to do was get to bed. The front desk clerk was chatting with guests and I didn't even really pay attention. After getting her attention, she definitely took the time to explain the hotel and all of its amenities. Very friendly and helpful.
Room: It was just like the picture - great king bed, spacious living room, mini kitchen, new shower head with great pressure, a spacious open closet are with suitcase holder, and I particularily love the couch set up to the computer desk - could put my feet up on the ottoman while working away at the desk.
Wireless: Great and fast and I also used the hard wired too.
Pool: Small and shaded with the way the building is set up and sun would shine in after 2:30pm
Gym: For a SHS, it was impressive with a good selection of machines.
Parking; I didn't drive, but the valet guys seemed friendly
Shuttle: Awesome service!! They will take you within a 3 mile radius and you don't really even need a pre-booked appointment for short distances. Posted as Runs 7am - 7pm every 30 minutes, but really only runs until 6:15pm.
Breakfast: I also booked this location vs. the Fairmont for the hot breakfast included, so the eggs were good, and you could make your waffles. Yummy.
Nearby: CVS Pharmacy was a block away so great for picking up snacks and drinks to put in the fridge. The main bus transportation hub is 3 blocks away to get you anywhere you want to be. There was a small cluster of homeless people, but they were very friendly. One afternoon, I actually was approached by a really nice guy cause I obviously looked like i was searching for something and after realizing he lived on the street, I asked him for directions to the liquor store - Come on - who better to ask, right?!
Anyways I also needed to get to a few places, so he showed me around the downtown and after 30 minutes I paid him $10 for the tour. So not that this has anything to do with SpringHill Suites, but the general area is pretty safe in my mind and all types of people of Dallas were friendly.
I would recommend staying there again for the large rooms, great location and free shuttle on weekdays. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-08-11T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location with Free Shuttle to get you around!
I was attending a conference for 5 days at the Fairmont Hotel which is 4 blocks away, and with such a long stay I wanted a fridge and more space, so the SpringHill Suites was a perfect choice at a more reasonable rate.
Check In: I arrived at 1:00 AM from my flight and all I really wanted to do was get to bed. The front desk clerk was chatting with guests and I didn't even really pay attention. After getting her attention, she definitely took the time to explain the hotel and all of its amenities. Very friendly and helpful.
Room: It was just like the picture - great king bed, spacious living room, mini kitchen, new shower head with great pressure, a spacious open closet are with suitcase holder, and I particularily love the couch set up to the computer desk - could put my feet up on the ottoman while working away at the desk.
Wireless: Great and fast and I also used the hard wired too.
Pool: Small and shaded with the way the building is set up and sun would shine in after 2:30pm
Gym: For a SHS, it was impressive with a good selection of machines.
Parking; I didn't drive, but the valet guys seemed friendly
Shuttle: Awesome service!! They will take you within a 3 mile radius and you don't really even need a pre-booked appointment for short distances. Posted as Runs 7am - 7pm every 30 minutes, but really only runs until 6:15pm.
Breakfast: I also booked this location vs. the Fairmont for the hot breakfast included, so the eggs were good, and you could make your waffles. Yummy.
Nearby: CVS Pharmacy was a block away so great for picking up snacks and drinks to put in the fridge. The main bus transportation hub is 3 blocks away to get you anywhere you want to be. There was a small cluster of homeless people, but they were very friendly. One afternoon, I actually was approached by a really nice guy cause I obviously looked like i was searching for something and after realizing he lived on the street, I asked him for directions to the liquor store - Come on - who better to ask, right?!
Anyways I also needed to get to a few places, so he showed me around the downtown and after 30 minutes I paid him $10 for the tour. So not that this has anything to do with SpringHill Suites, but the general area is pretty safe in my mind and all types of people of Dallas were friendly.
I would recommend staying there again for the large rooms, great location and free shuttle on weekdays. | 2,459 | __label__en |
142,962,193 | 89680BC08029DA3CB1712302B03D4DB8 | Nice breakfast, but not nice rooms or location. | This property may seem moderately close to the points of interest, but it is not. There is constant noise(noise that sound like dump trucks), especially in the early mornings. The rooms were painfully small. My college dorm room was larger by a country mile! The beds are usually comfortable at most HGI's, but I think these are quite worn and need replacement. This property has the WORST TV's I have encountered in my travels! They use a X-large cable box that has a 3-4 second delay! So when pressing channel 208(example), the TV will first recognize channel 2, then the delay kicks in as it goes on to 08! UGGGGHHHH!!!! It will take 5 attempts to watch a single channel!!! The remote has 80 buttons(slight exaggeration and yes, I am very tech savvy) with no sleep button. (Dear Hilton, since some of your locations are treating TV's like rocket science, here is the formula you should use for the future: nice HDTV's that DO NOT blast the volume when you first turn it on, channel changing without annoying delays, and a simple remote with a SLEEP button). It is that simple.
The one positive is that the breakfast here was surprisingly good and the servers were very warm and friendly. | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,012 | 2012-10-16T00:00:00 | 1 | Nice breakfast, but not nice rooms or location.
This property may seem moderately close to the points of interest, but it is not. There is constant noise(noise that sound like dump trucks), especially in the early mornings. The rooms were painfully small. My college dorm room was larger by a country mile! The beds are usually comfortable at most HGI's, but I think these are quite worn and need replacement. This property has the WORST TV's I have encountered in my travels! They use a X-large cable box that has a 3-4 second delay! So when pressing channel 208(example), the TV will first recognize channel 2, then the delay kicks in as it goes on to 08! UGGGGHHHH!!!! It will take 5 attempts to watch a single channel!!! The remote has 80 buttons(slight exaggeration and yes, I am very tech savvy) with no sleep button. (Dear Hilton, since some of your locations are treating TV's like rocket science, here is the formula you should use for the future: nice HDTV's that DO NOT blast the volume when you first turn it on, channel changing without annoying delays, and a simple remote with a SLEEP button). It is that simple.
The one positive is that the breakfast here was surprisingly good and the servers were very warm and friendly. | 1,239 | __label__en |
135,366,151 | 25E5AB78E1B6910F86CEE3D7D56A7B3D | Fantastic, a gem | We loved this hotel! Better rates than anything else even remotely in its class. Staff was above-and-beyond friendly. Everything was pristine. Beautiful, efficient design makes the small rooms WAY more livable and functional than we've experienced in places that are much larger in terms of square footage. You can walk from here to everywhere in town that a tourist would want to go. Great breakfast place around the corner, lovely bar downstairs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-25T00:00:00 | 1 | Fantastic, a gem
We loved this hotel! Better rates than anything else even remotely in its class. Staff was above-and-beyond friendly. Everything was pristine. Beautiful, efficient design makes the small rooms WAY more livable and functional than we've experienced in places that are much larger in terms of square footage. You can walk from here to everywhere in town that a tourist would want to go. Great breakfast place around the corner, lovely bar downstairs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. | 506 | __label__en |
143,733,638 | E15D02DA4FD7B4D11E05128A9F69E767 | 4 Day stop in NYC | Our first time in New York and our stay at The Edison contributed to making it a memorable stay.
The location was great only minutes from Times Square.Hotel staff were very friendly and obliging,we found the elevator noise annoying the first night and when we reported this we were promptly moved to another room.Breakfast very good.The rooms are dated but clean but this is NYC so who sits around in a hotel room? I would stay there again and recommend it to my friends. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-10-25T00:00:00 | 1 | 4 Day stop in NYC
Our first time in New York and our stay at The Edison contributed to making it a memorable stay.
The location was great only minutes from Times Square.Hotel staff were very friendly and obliging,we found the elevator noise annoying the first night and when we reported this we were promptly moved to another room.Breakfast very good.The rooms are dated but clean but this is NYC so who sits around in a hotel room? I would stay there again and recommend it to my friends. | 489 | __label__en |
135,690,649 | 4757C9197D782AF3E72411B3E06A047E | Just okay, and that's the problem | I checked into the Curtis hotel for training from July 15th-July 20th. I was not impressed with this hotel. I had high expectations for this hotel, because it is a Doubletree by Hilton. That comes with certain standards. I did not feel like those standards were met during my stay.
The room was great when I first checked in, but after staying there for one night, I should have asked to be moved to another room. All of the issues with my room happened after I recieved my regular Hitlon member courtesy phone call asking if everything in the room was okay and if i needed anything else. The first problem I encountered was that the left door to my armoir would not close. I realize this was not a big deal for most people, but it bothered me everytime I looked at it that it would not stay closed. The second problem I encountered was that the dead bolt on my door was screwy. Sometimes it would lock, but most of the time it would not. I could never figure out how it locked when it did. Other minor things I noticed that the front desk could not fix was the lack of a bathtub (standing shower only) and a lack of towel rods.
I did tell the front desk (twice) that I was having trouble with the dead bolt on my door. They said they had sent someone up there, but it was not fixed during my stay. I also had issues with getting my newspaper. Two days during my stay I was out of my room by 8 AM and both times the newspaper had been delivered, but I did not get one. I don't know if someone stole mine, or if they forgot to put one out for me. It seemed odd since my coworkers who were staying in the same hotel had newspapers, but I did not. Also, I did not receive a receipt beneath the door the day I checked out. I had to go down to the front desk to get a copy of my receipt for my stay.
Also, I know a lot of people like the themes on each floor of this hotel. I did not feel like my floor had much of a theme. I was on the 7th floor (Laugh Out Loud floor). It just seemed like a few funny pictures, and that was it. If you are going to have a theme on every floor, make it noticable.
The one area I cannot complain about is the front desk. Their service was excellent. I received a free cookie when I arrived as well as helpful advice from the lady who checked me in. They handled my complaints with the room and my checking out process with ease and great customer service. My expectations were exceeded in this area.
My overall stay was okay. I expected it to be good or great. For the price, I feel like I should have received a better room. Next time I am in Denver, I will stay at the Courtyard Marriott which was down the street from my hotel. | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-07-29T00:00:00 | 1 | Just okay, and that's the problem
I checked into the Curtis hotel for training from July 15th-July 20th. I was not impressed with this hotel. I had high expectations for this hotel, because it is a Doubletree by Hilton. That comes with certain standards. I did not feel like those standards were met during my stay.
The room was great when I first checked in, but after staying there for one night, I should have asked to be moved to another room. All of the issues with my room happened after I recieved my regular Hitlon member courtesy phone call asking if everything in the room was okay and if i needed anything else. The first problem I encountered was that the left door to my armoir would not close. I realize this was not a big deal for most people, but it bothered me everytime I looked at it that it would not stay closed. The second problem I encountered was that the dead bolt on my door was screwy. Sometimes it would lock, but most of the time it would not. I could never figure out how it locked when it did. Other minor things I noticed that the front desk could not fix was the lack of a bathtub (standing shower only) and a lack of towel rods.
I did tell the front desk (twice) that I was having trouble with the dead bolt on my door. They said they had sent someone up there, but it was not fixed during my stay. I also had issues with getting my newspaper. Two days during my stay I was out of my room by 8 AM and both times the newspaper had been delivered, but I did not get one. I don't know if someone stole mine, or if they forgot to put one out for me. It seemed odd since my coworkers who were staying in the same hotel had newspapers, but I did not. Also, I did not receive a receipt beneath the door the day I checked out. I had to go down to the front desk to get a copy of my receipt for my stay.
Also, I know a lot of people like the themes on each floor of this hotel. I did not feel like my floor had much of a theme. I was on the 7th floor (Laugh Out Loud floor). It just seemed like a few funny pictures, and that was it. If you are going to have a theme on every floor, make it noticable.
The one area I cannot complain about is the front desk. Their service was excellent. I received a free cookie when I arrived as well as helpful advice from the lady who checked me in. They handled my complaints with the room and my checking out process with ease and great customer service. My expectations were exceeded in this area.
My overall stay was okay. I expected it to be good or great. For the price, I feel like I should have received a better room. Next time I am in Denver, I will stay at the Courtyard Marriott which was down the street from my hotel. | 2,696 | __label__en |
141,114,433 | 216816F4FDF09A61C5921AB56FEDF711 | QuiltFest 2012 & Wyndham | As always, had a wonderful time at the Wyndham. The staff was wonderful, especially Bonnie who waited on us during dinner and Tabitha who always has a smile and hug for my Mom and I each year. The staff could not have been more friendly or accomodating. Looking forward to coming back and staying durning QuiltFest 2013! Cindy Owen | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-09-24T00:00:00 | 1 | QuiltFest 2012 & Wyndham
As always, had a wonderful time at the Wyndham. The staff was wonderful, especially Bonnie who waited on us during dinner and Tabitha who always has a smile and hug for my Mom and I each year. The staff could not have been more friendly or accomodating. Looking forward to coming back and staying durning QuiltFest 2013! Cindy Owen | 356 | __label__en |
123,447,422 | 815ABAD0524DEE1FE6ACC14BF761E769 | fantastic | I stayed here for only one night, but I was sorry it wasn't longer. This hotel is fabulous. All the staff, from the doorman to the front desk, were incredibly friendly, helpful, accommodating, and professional. My room (Queen Deluxe) was very attractive and comfortable, and I loved my view down onto the street (and at the Old Navy). I took advantage of the late afternoon wine reception, which was a very relaxing and elegant way to end my long day in Chicago. The Starbucks coffee the next morning also was a lovely touch. The lobby and the tile work leading to the stairs were beautiful.
Because I was alone & traveling for business, I did not take advantage of the Atwood Cafe, which shares downstairs space with the hotel. It looked gorgeous, and I would have loved to eat there, but I couldn't justify splurging on a meal only to eat it alone in a nice upscale restaurant. I discovered, somewhat belatedly however, that almost right next door is a wonderful little Italian coffee joint/cafe, Lavazza. That was convenient and delicious.
The location of the Hotel Burnham is also wonderful -- easy walk to the major sites downtown, and right around the corner from two El stops. I took the El from O'Hare and walked to the hotel -- it couldn't have been easier, and I am not very good at navigating urban transportation systems! My only complaint on the location front, and this was no fault of the hotel, was the group of "drummers" who had set up shop on the sidewalks in front of the Macy's. That incessant banging on plastic containers is fine if you hear it briefly as you pass by, but in my room that afternoon and evening, it was like the drums of hell, beating beating beating beating into my brain! Thank goodness they knocked it off around 9:00 before I lost my mind.
I used the exercise room while I was there, too. This is always an important feature for me. I was impressed with the quality of the equipment: it was new and the same machines at my gym. Cardio equipment (except the bike) had tvs built into them, so bring your headphones. There were 2 treadmills, an elliptical trainer, and a Spin-style upright bike. There also were free weights and some bands and bosu balls, etc. Towels were provided, and they were fresh and clean; spring water & apples also were provided. The room itself, however, is quite small, so if were being used things might get cozy. I was the only one there for the hour I spent in the morning on Saturday, so I had it all to myself.
All in all, I felt pampered and valued at the Hotel Burnham, and I had a fantastic stay. My expectations were exceeded. I wish I had more time to stay and visit Chicago. In fact, I enjoyed the hotel and the city so much, I do hope to come back again. One night and parts of 2 days really wasn't enough. If I return, then I absolutely, without doubt, will stay at the Hotel Burnham and would even arrange my trip around the availability of space at this hotel. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-01-22T00:00:00 | 1 | fantastic
I stayed here for only one night, but I was sorry it wasn't longer. This hotel is fabulous. All the staff, from the doorman to the front desk, were incredibly friendly, helpful, accommodating, and professional. My room (Queen Deluxe) was very attractive and comfortable, and I loved my view down onto the street (and at the Old Navy). I took advantage of the late afternoon wine reception, which was a very relaxing and elegant way to end my long day in Chicago. The Starbucks coffee the next morning also was a lovely touch. The lobby and the tile work leading to the stairs were beautiful.
Because I was alone & traveling for business, I did not take advantage of the Atwood Cafe, which shares downstairs space with the hotel. It looked gorgeous, and I would have loved to eat there, but I couldn't justify splurging on a meal only to eat it alone in a nice upscale restaurant. I discovered, somewhat belatedly however, that almost right next door is a wonderful little Italian coffee joint/cafe, Lavazza. That was convenient and delicious.
The location of the Hotel Burnham is also wonderful -- easy walk to the major sites downtown, and right around the corner from two El stops. I took the El from O'Hare and walked to the hotel -- it couldn't have been easier, and I am not very good at navigating urban transportation systems! My only complaint on the location front, and this was no fault of the hotel, was the group of "drummers" who had set up shop on the sidewalks in front of the Macy's. That incessant banging on plastic containers is fine if you hear it briefly as you pass by, but in my room that afternoon and evening, it was like the drums of hell, beating beating beating beating into my brain! Thank goodness they knocked it off around 9:00 before I lost my mind.
I used the exercise room while I was there, too. This is always an important feature for me. I was impressed with the quality of the equipment: it was new and the same machines at my gym. Cardio equipment (except the bike) had tvs built into them, so bring your headphones. There were 2 treadmills, an elliptical trainer, and a Spin-style upright bike. There also were free weights and some bands and bosu balls, etc. Towels were provided, and they were fresh and clean; spring water & apples also were provided. The room itself, however, is quite small, so if were being used things might get cozy. I was the only one there for the hour I spent in the morning on Saturday, so I had it all to myself.
All in all, I felt pampered and valued at the Hotel Burnham, and I had a fantastic stay. My expectations were exceeded. I wish I had more time to stay and visit Chicago. In fact, I enjoyed the hotel and the city so much, I do hope to come back again. One night and parts of 2 days really wasn't enough. If I return, then I absolutely, without doubt, will stay at the Hotel Burnham and would even arrange my trip around the availability of space at this hotel. | 2,953 | __label__en |
128,944,594 | EC0265552D8EAAF7DF33E58206B8C6A4 | Excellent, inexpensive hotel | My 2 sisters and I spent 3 nights at the Residence Inn celebrating together one of our decade birthdays. We stayed in a suite: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, and kitchen for under $250 per night with the AAA discount. The room comes with a full buffet breakfast on the second floor. (It was only fair.) The rooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-27T00:00:00 | 1 | Excellent, inexpensive hotel
My 2 sisters and I spent 3 nights at the Residence Inn celebrating together one of our decade birthdays. We stayed in a suite: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, and kitchen for under $250 per night with the AAA discount. The room comes with a full buffet breakfast on the second floor. (It was only fair.) The rooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. | 386 | __label__en |
130,137,784 | AFFDCBCDD2C17CF24FEAB5BFCF466C0D | Has potential, but needs to get the basics right | This was my first time at an Indigo Hotel, so it took some getting used to. My first impression was that I was in Never Never Land. Hallway ceilings painted blue with clouds, room walls were bright yellow, the headboard was in the style of a picket fence. Once all these novelties settled in, the room was very comfortable (interesting setup, two queen beds facing each other across the room with the desk and TV in the middle). The bathroom had above average quality shampoos/soaps (big plus). There was also a free shuttle service that goes to Uptown. What brought the rating down was some of the basics that should be address - the elevator area (including the floors) was dirty, there was a constant mildewy smell in the bathroom, the windows in the room looking out were dirty. | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-05-17T00:00:00 | 1 | Has potential, but needs to get the basics right
This was my first time at an Indigo Hotel, so it took some getting used to. My first impression was that I was in Never Never Land. Hallway ceilings painted blue with clouds, room walls were bright yellow, the headboard was in the style of a picket fence. Once all these novelties settled in, the room was very comfortable (interesting setup, two queen beds facing each other across the room with the desk and TV in the middle). The bathroom had above average quality shampoos/soaps (big plus). There was also a free shuttle service that goes to Uptown. What brought the rating down was some of the basics that should be address - the elevator area (including the floors) was dirty, there was a constant mildewy smell in the bathroom, the windows in the room looking out were dirty. | 831 | __label__en |
147,007,616 | 9CC59AD9DCED1F38CDB0A6FFF323D6DA | Best 2 Star hotel ever! | I should qualify this by saying that I am not sure that I have ever stayed in a 2 star hotel before, but I took a chance on the Coral Sands based on he reviews of Trip Advisor. I was not disappointed. Yes the place was run down, yes the beds were a bit less than stellar. However, it is a great location and spotlessly clean and was an authentic LA experience. I would go back again in a second for a short visit. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-12-08T00:00:00 | 1 | Best 2 Star hotel ever!
I should qualify this by saying that I am not sure that I have ever stayed in a 2 star hotel before, but I took a chance on the Coral Sands based on he reviews of Trip Advisor. I was not disappointed. Yes the place was run down, yes the beds were a bit less than stellar. However, it is a great location and spotlessly clean and was an authentic LA experience. I would go back again in a second for a short visit. | 437 | __label__en |
134,669,747 | D02382EECCED71B6DEC3E25F26736D66 | great stay | this is a great choice in the downtown area convenient to most places. The front desk was VERY helpful! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-17T00:00:00 | 1 | great stay
this is a great choice in the downtown area convenient to most places. The front desk was VERY helpful! | 114 | __label__en |
127,306,103 | AEE9D274DE717096A8E7C8FF8991D630 | A good value for D.C. and a great location | I was suprised to see the comments regarding the price of this hotel. It was the least expensive we could find for that category and the location couldn't be better. Comfortable rooms with enough to pass for luxury. The common spaces are especially good. Despite all the options to eat and drink in the area, we found the restaurant/bar area is particularly enticing. Creative, high quality drinks and a great happy hour and food. I agree that the service needs some help as it comes across quite clearly that you merely a "check" for the server working his way through college. They all demonstrated very little interest in the guests and in giving warm customer service. And for that I remove a star! | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-04-05T00:00:00 | 1 | A good value for D.C. and a great location
I was suprised to see the comments regarding the price of this hotel. It was the least expensive we could find for that category and the location couldn't be better. Comfortable rooms with enough to pass for luxury. The common spaces are especially good. Despite all the options to eat and drink in the area, we found the restaurant/bar area is particularly enticing. Creative, high quality drinks and a great happy hour and food. I agree that the service needs some help as it comes across quite clearly that you merely a "check" for the server working his way through college. They all demonstrated very little interest in the guests and in giving warm customer service. And for that I remove a star! | 745 | __label__en |
131,862,403 | 901C5B5B8805DD36950C3FC28DD3A752 | River Hotel Suite | Great hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, super location. We stayed in the suite that had a t.v, king bed, bathroom with tub, sitting area with t.v. and pullout, kitchenette with small eating area ,another bathroom with shower and bedroom with queen bed and t.v.We were in room 714-no view that was ok. We booked through a hotel site and got a good rate. Loved Chicago. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-06-12T00:00:00 | 1 | River Hotel Suite
Great hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, super location. We stayed in the suite that had a t.v, king bed, bathroom with tub, sitting area with t.v. and pullout, kitchenette with small eating area ,another bathroom with shower and bedroom with queen bed and t.v.We were in room 714-no view that was ok. We booked through a hotel site and got a good rate. Loved Chicago. | 391 | __label__en |
136,876,784 | 1113045F10F2CE4837BBC4DAB9642C8E | Great people, great atmosphere. | I stayed in a single room with a queen bed. The bed was a bit harder than i care for but overall still good. The ac was a bit noisy. There is no pool or spa but i wasn't concerned with that. I loved the interaction between the staff and I which started from the moment i made the reservation until the survey at the end. ALL of the staff were great!!! I would stay here again in a minute. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-08-11T00:00:00 | 1 | Great people, great atmosphere.
I stayed in a single room with a queen bed. The bed was a bit harder than i care for but overall still good. The ac was a bit noisy. There is no pool or spa but i wasn't concerned with that. I loved the interaction between the staff and I which started from the moment i made the reservation until the survey at the end. ALL of the staff were great!!! I would stay here again in a minute. | 420 | __label__en |
125,338,682 | 25F2C0A1414405186AB30F8A1C1329EC | I stayed here in the 80s, and nothing has changed. | I had a lovely stay, but I was amazed at how everything was exactly as I remembered it from 20 years ago. The lobby can't be beat and I loved gazing up at the chandelier, but the rooms felt so dated. It was clean, but "worn." The bathroom still had the exact same phone on the wall. As a kid in the 80s, I thought that was amazing to have a phone right by the toilet, but now it just seems silly.
Location was great - grab a bagel at Ess A Bagel around the corner. | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-02-28T00:00:00 | 1 | I stayed here in the 80s, and nothing has changed.
I had a lovely stay, but I was amazed at how everything was exactly as I remembered it from 20 years ago. The lobby can't be beat and I loved gazing up at the chandelier, but the rooms felt so dated. It was clean, but "worn." The bathroom still had the exact same phone on the wall. As a kid in the 80s, I thought that was amazing to have a phone right by the toilet, but now it just seems silly.
Location was great - grab a bagel at Ess A Bagel around the corner. | 516 | __label__en |
138,545,545 | 9CA64C9CF8AF4C92C43FA3B7A62347F5 | A great base to see the city | We recently stayed at the Hilton in NY and found it a very comfortable hotel in a good location it cost us $50 by taxi from JFK airport once we arrived there was no assistance with our luggage and once we entered the large lobby area there still wasn't any welcome from any member of staff I found the hotel quite impersonal during our stay as we never received a welcome or good morning from any member of staff. Our room was very comfortable though I found the lack of tea and coffee making facilities a disappointment as I though that was one of the Hilton standards as at every other site I have stayed they have been provided. the hotel was a short walk from time square and central park there was also a subway station at the end of the street. We didn't use any of the F&B facilities as there was such a wide choice for both breakfast and dinner just down the street. In all I would return to the hotel because of the location and comfortable rooms though the customer service has a little to be desired. | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-08-27T00:00:00 | 1 | A great base to see the city
We recently stayed at the Hilton in NY and found it a very comfortable hotel in a good location it cost us $50 by taxi from JFK airport once we arrived there was no assistance with our luggage and once we entered the large lobby area there still wasn't any welcome from any member of staff I found the hotel quite impersonal during our stay as we never received a welcome or good morning from any member of staff. Our room was very comfortable though I found the lack of tea and coffee making facilities a disappointment as I though that was one of the Hilton standards as at every other site I have stayed they have been provided. the hotel was a short walk from time square and central park there was also a subway station at the end of the street. We didn't use any of the F&B facilities as there was such a wide choice for both breakfast and dinner just down the street. In all I would return to the hotel because of the location and comfortable rooms though the customer service has a little to be desired. | 1,040 | __label__en |
132,596,184 | ED8F81AD75C289DCF34430E7808A64E1 | NYC | This was our first time at the Muse but definetely not our last. We come to NYC every year for my daughter's birthday. We chose the Muse based on its location which was perfect!! We were just a few blocks away from Times Square. Better than the location, was the staff. They were awesome. They helped us choose restaurants, assisted with our travel arrangements, and helped me print my theatre tickets!!! We will be back next year!!! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-06-23T00:00:00 | 1 | NYC
This was our first time at the Muse but definetely not our last. We come to NYC every year for my daughter's birthday. We chose the Muse based on its location which was perfect!! We were just a few blocks away from Times Square. Better than the location, was the staff. They were awesome. They helped us choose restaurants, assisted with our travel arrangements, and helped me print my theatre tickets!!! We will be back next year!!! | 437 | __label__en |
143,846,005 | 337E8A66736C71423875179B86AAC677 | Stayed twice | This was just off the freeway and they are pet friendly. First room of the first stay was lacking, refrigerator was not working, faucet for tub/shower was hard to turn on and the extra lock on door was broken, but it was an inside room and i was very tired so it was ok. Almost didn't go back for 2nd stay, but decided since I knew it was ok. 2nd room refrigerator worked, got a hot shower and was not as hard to turn on, so when I checked out I told them they might want to check out the other room. Will go back, when I am in that area. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-10-27T00:00:00 | 1 | Stayed twice
This was just off the freeway and they are pet friendly. First room of the first stay was lacking, refrigerator was not working, faucet for tub/shower was hard to turn on and the extra lock on door was broken, but it was an inside room and i was very tired so it was ok. Almost didn't go back for 2nd stay, but decided since I knew it was ok. 2nd room refrigerator worked, got a hot shower and was not as hard to turn on, so when I checked out I told them they might want to check out the other room. Will go back, when I am in that area. | 551 | __label__en |
133,407,689 | EC1C1FB1BF32EC12F57D4D335EFCFCDD | Nice, right in the middle of everything, but the room is a bit small | We stayed 4 nights leading up to July 4th-- my wife and I and our ~20 year old daughters. The room was an OK size overall, and the beds were comfortable for 4 people. But the bathroom is a little small, with no separate vanity area. In fact, the bathroom is just large enough for the door to clear everything when you open it. So it was one-at-a-time for everything. Fortunately for me (the only male), the bathroom off the lobby is very nice.
Now for the good parts: Very friendly staff. Everything is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. And the location is AWESOME! For activities in the downtown area, no car is necessary (and parking at the hotel (valet only) costs $34/night). We walked nearly everywhere. It was cloudy, mid 60s, with a little mist or drizzle most of the time. But we got used to that quickly, and it really didn't bother us.
We also did a Gray-line 2-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour, which was helpful for understanding where things are, and getting around. And we were told that transit is free within a rectange that covers maybe 2 square miles around the city center (we didn't try that). Pike Place Market is less than 1 mile. On the way to Pike Place Market from the hotel, you pass right by Westlake Mall -- very nice, high-end shopping.
The hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast, and their Italian restaurant didn't seem like a 'breakfast' sort of place. But that was a blessing, because we got out first thing each morning and found breakfast somewhere. Most mornings, that involved fresh fruit and pastries around Pike Place Market. It's great at 7am -- there are no crowds and the vendors are getting set up. We got great personal service -- recommendations for the best fruit. One morning, my daughter and I were 2 of the 4 customers in the First Starbucks -- a mob scene later in the day.
Regarding walking in Seattle: The hills heading up from the waterfront to the hotel can be daunting at the end of a day of exploration. Other highlights: Pike Place, Space Needle (even when a little cloudy, the views are great), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center (next to the EMP), Boeing Factory Tour (Everett, WA -- the only time we used the car), Pike Place, shopping. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-03T00:00:00 | 1 | Nice, right in the middle of everything, but the room is a bit small
We stayed 4 nights leading up to July 4th-- my wife and I and our ~20 year old daughters. The room was an OK size overall, and the beds were comfortable for 4 people. But the bathroom is a little small, with no separate vanity area. In fact, the bathroom is just large enough for the door to clear everything when you open it. So it was one-at-a-time for everything. Fortunately for me (the only male), the bathroom off the lobby is very nice.
Now for the good parts: Very friendly staff. Everything is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. And the location is AWESOME! For activities in the downtown area, no car is necessary (and parking at the hotel (valet only) costs $34/night). We walked nearly everywhere. It was cloudy, mid 60s, with a little mist or drizzle most of the time. But we got used to that quickly, and it really didn't bother us.
We also did a Gray-line 2-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour, which was helpful for understanding where things are, and getting around. And we were told that transit is free within a rectange that covers maybe 2 square miles around the city center (we didn't try that). Pike Place Market is less than 1 mile. On the way to Pike Place Market from the hotel, you pass right by Westlake Mall -- very nice, high-end shopping.
The hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast, and their Italian restaurant didn't seem like a 'breakfast' sort of place. But that was a blessing, because we got out first thing each morning and found breakfast somewhere. Most mornings, that involved fresh fruit and pastries around Pike Place Market. It's great at 7am -- there are no crowds and the vendors are getting set up. We got great personal service -- recommendations for the best fruit. One morning, my daughter and I were 2 of the 4 customers in the First Starbucks -- a mob scene later in the day.
Regarding walking in Seattle: The hills heading up from the waterfront to the hotel can be daunting at the end of a day of exploration. Other highlights: Pike Place, Space Needle (even when a little cloudy, the views are great), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center (next to the EMP), Boeing Factory Tour (Everett, WA -- the only time we used the car), Pike Place, shopping. | 2,290 | __label__en |
129,397,498 | B84C0E4162CE656DD36398E3EE873DC7 | It's OK | This hotel is located within walking distance of Michigan ave, city and county offices and other Chicago attractions. It has a very good restaurant on site and has several more options within two or three blocks. The bedroom is comfortable, but it would be nice to have a chair other than the desk chair. The lobby furniture is old, stained and showing it's age and needs to be replaced. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-05-05T00:00:00 | 1 | It's OK
This hotel is located within walking distance of Michigan ave, city and county offices and other Chicago attractions. It has a very good restaurant on site and has several more options within two or three blocks. The bedroom is comfortable, but it would be nice to have a chair other than the desk chair. The lobby furniture is old, stained and showing it's age and needs to be replaced. | 395 | __label__en |
139,482,144 | 72F9C1892B56C5D6A04B3C33CA95A93B | Central, Convenient but needs a bit of a refresh | The hotel is centrally located at Union Square where touristy shopping (Westfield, Macy's and many other brand name shops) are located. Lots of nice places to eat also nearby. I can highly recommend King of Thai Noodles just down the road towards the cable car turning station (station on Powell street, restaurant is off O'Farrell).
Room: 2 x Queen beds in a Premium room, plenty of space which is nice. Often in a triple room the hotel just squeeze another bed in without regard for the size of the room but not here. Choice of a pool facing or street facing room. As the pool facing room was not ready on arrival, the street facing room was chosen which turned out to be a good choice for rooms that are on the same level as the pool. Why? The pool facing room only opens onto the pool (i.e. no other windows) so if you value privacy, this is not for you as pool users will be able to see into your room. For higher level pool facing rooms this will not be a problem. The street facing room was not noisy at all (apart from a few fire engines but then everyone will hear that).
The room has all essential amenities - TV, plenty of power points (US style only, no international power points) and wifi. Bathroom amenities are all there including cotton buds and balls, mouth gargle, toothbrush/paste, shampoo/conditioner and moisturiser. Shower/toilets/fans etc works as expected.
One bit of negative comment is access to the pool (and rooms that surround it) - stairs only if coming from the front of the hotel - about 12-15 steps from memory. Not so good for the elderly or people with knee/hip problems. There is a wheelchair lift here and the hotel is VERY wheelchair friendly - with auto opening doors for people in wheelchairs (via push buttons). If coming from the rear / parking lot side of the hotel, there is a lift that takes you straight up to this level.
It is an older hotel so I should think that in the next few years they need to think about doing a face lift but overall, good clean room at a good price.
The attached Daily Grill restaurant and bar has good atmosphere. Food is excellent, especially the key lime pie! | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-09-05T00:00:00 | 1 | Central, Convenient but needs a bit of a refresh
The hotel is centrally located at Union Square where touristy shopping (Westfield, Macy's and many other brand name shops) are located. Lots of nice places to eat also nearby. I can highly recommend King of Thai Noodles just down the road towards the cable car turning station (station on Powell street, restaurant is off O'Farrell).
Room: 2 x Queen beds in a Premium room, plenty of space which is nice. Often in a triple room the hotel just squeeze another bed in without regard for the size of the room but not here. Choice of a pool facing or street facing room. As the pool facing room was not ready on arrival, the street facing room was chosen which turned out to be a good choice for rooms that are on the same level as the pool. Why? The pool facing room only opens onto the pool (i.e. no other windows) so if you value privacy, this is not for you as pool users will be able to see into your room. For higher level pool facing rooms this will not be a problem. The street facing room was not noisy at all (apart from a few fire engines but then everyone will hear that).
The room has all essential amenities - TV, plenty of power points (US style only, no international power points) and wifi. Bathroom amenities are all there including cotton buds and balls, mouth gargle, toothbrush/paste, shampoo/conditioner and moisturiser. Shower/toilets/fans etc works as expected.
One bit of negative comment is access to the pool (and rooms that surround it) - stairs only if coming from the front of the hotel - about 12-15 steps from memory. Not so good for the elderly or people with knee/hip problems. There is a wheelchair lift here and the hotel is VERY wheelchair friendly - with auto opening doors for people in wheelchairs (via push buttons). If coming from the rear / parking lot side of the hotel, there is a lift that takes you straight up to this level.
It is an older hotel so I should think that in the next few years they need to think about doing a face lift but overall, good clean room at a good price.
The attached Daily Grill restaurant and bar has good atmosphere. Food is excellent, especially the key lime pie! | 2,185 | __label__en |
130,039,055 | 9B470183B603ED559617A41567986BDB | Like being in a prettier version of home | I simply love Kimpton hotels. I stay in a lot of them, but honestly, there's something magical about the Helix. Whether it's the amazing patio, or the kitchy room appointments, I don't know-- but I just love this place. That staff is amazing and attentive. The rooms are cozy, and well-appointed. The location is perfectly located for easy jaunts to various tourist or business destinations. It's just a very well-done operation. Can't wait for another stay-cation in my own city! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-05-16T00:00:00 | 1 | Like being in a prettier version of home
I simply love Kimpton hotels. I stay in a lot of them, but honestly, there's something magical about the Helix. Whether it's the amazing patio, or the kitchy room appointments, I don't know-- but I just love this place. That staff is amazing and attentive. The rooms are cozy, and well-appointed. The location is perfectly located for easy jaunts to various tourist or business destinations. It's just a very well-done operation. Can't wait for another stay-cation in my own city! | 521 | __label__en |
131,996,240 | 729EB1FA893083E53689B4AA01B57C91 | Not Recommended | My husband and I stayed at this hotel because his brother and his wife made their reservations here for the trip. I liked the layout of the hotel; however, the first impression at the Manager's cocktail hour was not a good one as the female bar tender was very brash and unpleasant. After a 4-hour drive, I was looking forward to a pleasant visit with a drink and was greeted with "What do you want?" The lobby furniture was very dirty, stained, worn and not well maintained. It rained/hailed and the glass roof leaked. Beds/pillows were very uncomfortable. Air conditioner in the room was extremely noisy, it rattled all night. Breakfast is nice. Very quite and relaxing atmosphere though. | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-06-14T00:00:00 | 1 | Not Recommended
My husband and I stayed at this hotel because his brother and his wife made their reservations here for the trip. I liked the layout of the hotel; however, the first impression at the Manager's cocktail hour was not a good one as the female bar tender was very brash and unpleasant. After a 4-hour drive, I was looking forward to a pleasant visit with a drink and was greeted with "What do you want?" The lobby furniture was very dirty, stained, worn and not well maintained. It rained/hailed and the glass roof leaked. Beds/pillows were very uncomfortable. Air conditioner in the room was extremely noisy, it rattled all night. Breakfast is nice. Very quite and relaxing atmosphere though. | 706 | __label__en |
125,531,579 | 31866C57926F62B718B5A2A368449E44 | Georgeous rooms, friendly staff | We had just an overnight stay in the North tower that faced the back alley. The room opened out to a small patio that was shared with the room next door. Even though our room was one of the smaller ones in this tower it was already bigger than any typical standard sized modern hotel room. A full sized sofa, club chair, coffee table made up the sitting area. Other furniture and fixtures tastefully decorated the room. The georgeous part for us were the approximately 15 foot ceilings and 12 foot windows - old style elegance. However, the art work dotted around the room (table lamps, standing vases, wall pictures, etc.) were modern style and balanced the old style elegance nicely.
Staff are very friendly - from the valet, room attendants, reception, and bar. We were made to feel at home from the moment we said hi. This hotel is a short walk to many of Seattle's attractions, e.g. Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Symphony's Benaroya Hall, Pike Street Market, Pioneer Square, Pacific Centre. We'll be back to stay the next chance we get. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-03-03T00:00:00 | 1 | Georgeous rooms, friendly staff
We had just an overnight stay in the North tower that faced the back alley. The room opened out to a small patio that was shared with the room next door. Even though our room was one of the smaller ones in this tower it was already bigger than any typical standard sized modern hotel room. A full sized sofa, club chair, coffee table made up the sitting area. Other furniture and fixtures tastefully decorated the room. The georgeous part for us were the approximately 15 foot ceilings and 12 foot windows - old style elegance. However, the art work dotted around the room (table lamps, standing vases, wall pictures, etc.) were modern style and balanced the old style elegance nicely.
Staff are very friendly - from the valet, room attendants, reception, and bar. We were made to feel at home from the moment we said hi. This hotel is a short walk to many of Seattle's attractions, e.g. Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Symphony's Benaroya Hall, Pike Street Market, Pioneer Square, Pacific Centre. We'll be back to stay the next chance we get. | 1,071 | __label__en |
133,329,765 | C56218D92DD19A20E7FC3F12ABA86B7A | Legacy! | Amazing place to stay, felt like Jack Nicholson.. Awesome location in front of Kodak an Chinese Theatre and Madame Toussaud.. What else to say, if you are in Hollywood you can't see the Roosevelt, it's a piece of it's history. I liked it very much and will be back. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-03T00:00:00 | 1 | Legacy!
Amazing place to stay, felt like Jack Nicholson.. Awesome location in front of Kodak an Chinese Theatre and Madame Toussaud.. What else to say, if you are in Hollywood you can't see the Roosevelt, it's a piece of it's history. I liked it very much and will be back. | 273 | __label__en |
124,202,012 | 4468F914AFCC333C3682D8F50E497A32 | A Home Away From Home | My 2-day weekend stay at the Ritz-Carlton LA could not have been better! The attention to detail was exactly what one expects from a 5-star hotel. From the glass of champagne at check-in, I was pampered and treated with the utmost care.
I stayed on Floor #23, which was the Club Floor. The Club Room offers up sumptuous edibles all day, from a breakfast which included eggs and bacon, fruit, and every muffin and bakery item imaginable, to a lite supper which included meats, fish and poultry, as well as sides and salads. And don't pass up the fabulous selection of cookies and meringues on your way out the main Club entrance! Whenever I entered the Club Room, I was personally greeted, sometimes by name. I enjoyed taking most of my meals there, as well as popping in to grab a diet Coke or water, or to use one of the two computers located in an alcove.
My room was not spacious, but the amenities made up for that. It included a 42" flat screen TV, ipod docking station, and other stereo components which I did not use; high-speed internet is offered for a fee. There were the obligatory self-serve mini-bar and refrigerator, as well as complimentary water, and coffee/espresso. The bathrooms were lovely, with walk-in shower, huge tub, and a TV screen built in to the mirror. The king-size bed and linens were exactly what one would expect at this hotel - luxurious, satiny and soooo comfortable. The only thing the room lacked was a larger closet; it accomodated my needs, as I was traveling solo. But it would have been cramped for two people.
I spent Saturday morning at the 2nd floor spa, where I received the same personal greeting and attention to detail. I scheduled a lovely facial from Daniella, and a manicure/pedicure from Lillybeth, who was so funny and gracious. The spa is dressed all in white, with private rooms for each service offered. I left feeling really pampered!
The lay-out of the Ritz-Carlton LA is a little different from most 5-star hotels. To start, it shares a high-rise with the Los Angeles Marriott, which takes up the first 20 or so floors. The hotel portion of the Ritz is on floors (approximately) 22-26, with the Ritz Carlton condominiums in the floors above that. Of course, you use high-speed elevators which take you directly to the Ritz-Carlton rooms from the small lobby. From the lobby you can walk through a corridor to the Marriott, which boasts a HUGE lobby area with an array of restaurants and bars. The entire Ritz/Marriott building is located directly across from Staples Stadium, the LA Convention Center, and the Nokia theatre.
One other nice amenity is that the hotel has a Club Car for use by its patrons, free of charge. It will take you anywhere within a (I think) 5-mile radius of the hotel, first-come first-served.
The resident restaurant for the hotel is WP24 (a Wolfgang Puck offering), which serves Asian-inspired cuisine. Additionally, there are restaurants of every offering and for every budget within walking distance of the hotel. There is also a 14-theater cinema complex directly across the street.
My reason for staying at the Ritz was because I was attending 3 concerts in downtown LA (I'm a musician and Gustavo Dudamel enthusiast!). The Ritz location was perfect for my needs, and the ambiance was just right for a woman traveling solo. I will definitely be going again soon! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-02-06T00:00:00 | 1 | A Home Away From Home
My 2-day weekend stay at the Ritz-Carlton LA could not have been better! The attention to detail was exactly what one expects from a 5-star hotel. From the glass of champagne at check-in, I was pampered and treated with the utmost care.
I stayed on Floor #23, which was the Club Floor. The Club Room offers up sumptuous edibles all day, from a breakfast which included eggs and bacon, fruit, and every muffin and bakery item imaginable, to a lite supper which included meats, fish and poultry, as well as sides and salads. And don't pass up the fabulous selection of cookies and meringues on your way out the main Club entrance! Whenever I entered the Club Room, I was personally greeted, sometimes by name. I enjoyed taking most of my meals there, as well as popping in to grab a diet Coke or water, or to use one of the two computers located in an alcove.
My room was not spacious, but the amenities made up for that. It included a 42" flat screen TV, ipod docking station, and other stereo components which I did not use; high-speed internet is offered for a fee. There were the obligatory self-serve mini-bar and refrigerator, as well as complimentary water, and coffee/espresso. The bathrooms were lovely, with walk-in shower, huge tub, and a TV screen built in to the mirror. The king-size bed and linens were exactly what one would expect at this hotel - luxurious, satiny and soooo comfortable. The only thing the room lacked was a larger closet; it accomodated my needs, as I was traveling solo. But it would have been cramped for two people.
I spent Saturday morning at the 2nd floor spa, where I received the same personal greeting and attention to detail. I scheduled a lovely facial from Daniella, and a manicure/pedicure from Lillybeth, who was so funny and gracious. The spa is dressed all in white, with private rooms for each service offered. I left feeling really pampered!
The lay-out of the Ritz-Carlton LA is a little different from most 5-star hotels. To start, it shares a high-rise with the Los Angeles Marriott, which takes up the first 20 or so floors. The hotel portion of the Ritz is on floors (approximately) 22-26, with the Ritz Carlton condominiums in the floors above that. Of course, you use high-speed elevators which take you directly to the Ritz-Carlton rooms from the small lobby. From the lobby you can walk through a corridor to the Marriott, which boasts a HUGE lobby area with an array of restaurants and bars. The entire Ritz/Marriott building is located directly across from Staples Stadium, the LA Convention Center, and the Nokia theatre.
One other nice amenity is that the hotel has a Club Car for use by its patrons, free of charge. It will take you anywhere within a (I think) 5-mile radius of the hotel, first-come first-served.
The resident restaurant for the hotel is WP24 (a Wolfgang Puck offering), which serves Asian-inspired cuisine. Additionally, there are restaurants of every offering and for every budget within walking distance of the hotel. There is also a 14-theater cinema complex directly across the street.
My reason for staying at the Ritz was because I was attending 3 concerts in downtown LA (I'm a musician and Gustavo Dudamel enthusiast!). The Ritz location was perfect for my needs, and the ambiance was just right for a woman traveling solo. I will definitely be going again soon! | 3,375 | __label__en |
122,918,838 | 473C4EBA33462C99D401531FFCC1E7AB | Great Hotel in Great Neighborhood | Great, resonably priced hotel. Rooms are small but clean and the staff is EXCEPTIONAL! Great location, away from the fuss and hassle of midtown. Good shopping, restaurants and near the park and subway. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-01-11T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Hotel in Great Neighborhood
Great, resonably priced hotel. Rooms are small but clean and the staff is EXCEPTIONAL! Great location, away from the fuss and hassle of midtown. Good shopping, restaurants and near the park and subway. | 235 | __label__en |
142,168,994 | 50118C33E2E5BCC803FE74ECCBC66B11 | The IKEA hotel... seriously tiny rooms | This hotel has the tiniest rooms I have ever been in. The rooms are bigger at IKEA. Other reviewers said this and I did not take them seriously, but it is true. There is NO CLOSET, only a small area with a rod that will hold only 5 items tightly. The room is so small we tripped painfully again and again on the edge of the bed. We booked this through priceline where they CLAIM it is supposed to be a 4 star but no other site has it at 4 and it definitely does not deserve anywhere near that.
Also, the cleaning staff came loudly through the halls on our floor around 8-9AM, shouting at each other and slamming doors EVERYDAY OF THE 5 DAYS WE WERE THERE. The lobby is ALWAYS full of people, so there is no where to sit, (likely because there is no where for any of them to sit in their own rooms). Ice machines on floors near to us did not work during our stay and the business center computers do not have office software so they are just internet cafes.
Not really close to the core of downtown. It is a pretty hefty walk to mag mile or other key attractions.
I would NEVER stay here again. | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-10-06T00:00:00 | 1 | The IKEA hotel... seriously tiny rooms
This hotel has the tiniest rooms I have ever been in. The rooms are bigger at IKEA. Other reviewers said this and I did not take them seriously, but it is true. There is NO CLOSET, only a small area with a rod that will hold only 5 items tightly. The room is so small we tripped painfully again and again on the edge of the bed. We booked this through priceline where they CLAIM it is supposed to be a 4 star but no other site has it at 4 and it definitely does not deserve anywhere near that.
Also, the cleaning staff came loudly through the halls on our floor around 8-9AM, shouting at each other and slamming doors EVERYDAY OF THE 5 DAYS WE WERE THERE. The lobby is ALWAYS full of people, so there is no where to sit, (likely because there is no where for any of them to sit in their own rooms). Ice machines on floors near to us did not work during our stay and the business center computers do not have office software so they are just internet cafes.
Not really close to the core of downtown. It is a pretty hefty walk to mag mile or other key attractions.
I would NEVER stay here again. | 1,134 | __label__en |
123,559,793 | FA49F00A7C148A726AEB842064072855 | GREAT Staff and Better than Expected Stay | I stayed at this hotel for just one night on 1/21/12 as my company was having their annual party in Denver and figured it would be safest to stay overnight at a nearby hotel that had shuttle service. As soon as I arrived at the hotel to check in I realized the staff were just as I had read on TA...exceptional! The bellhop and concierge Chris immediately helped me with my luggage and got me and my belongings to my room in super fast time. The shuttle driver, Rick, made me feel like a VIP and the shuttle vehicle looked more like a limo than what I was expecting (a regular hotel shuttle 'bus' which is typically what you get when it's free). I stayed very late at the party so had to taxi it back to the hotel which was not a problem. The next morning another bellhop, Michael, was at my door in short order to get me and my belongings safely back to my car. I had slept well in the comfy bed and the room temperature for me was perfect. The only complaint is having other folks who are leaving the hotel while I was asleep would allow the doors to slam closed which woke me every time it happened. Other than that, my short stay was delightful and I will most certainly be returning when I need a clean room and a lovely hotel in Denver. Thanks, Loews! Your staff are wonderful!!! | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-01-24T00:00:00 | 1 | GREAT Staff and Better than Expected Stay
I stayed at this hotel for just one night on 1/21/12 as my company was having their annual party in Denver and figured it would be safest to stay overnight at a nearby hotel that had shuttle service. As soon as I arrived at the hotel to check in I realized the staff were just as I had read on TA...exceptional! The bellhop and concierge Chris immediately helped me with my luggage and got me and my belongings to my room in super fast time. The shuttle driver, Rick, made me feel like a VIP and the shuttle vehicle looked more like a limo than what I was expecting (a regular hotel shuttle 'bus' which is typically what you get when it's free). I stayed very late at the party so had to taxi it back to the hotel which was not a problem. The next morning another bellhop, Michael, was at my door in short order to get me and my belongings safely back to my car. I had slept well in the comfy bed and the room temperature for me was perfect. The only complaint is having other folks who are leaving the hotel while I was asleep would allow the doors to slam closed which woke me every time it happened. Other than that, my short stay was delightful and I will most certainly be returning when I need a clean room and a lovely hotel in Denver. Thanks, Loews! Your staff are wonderful!!! | 1,327 | __label__en |
142,860,256 | 778633F4497B16763CE6673B17FCD5D0 | Grand Hotel Great Stay | Stayed 3 nights with my wife and could not have asked for anything more.As a Hilton Honors member I had a very large room overlooking the lake.The bed was comfortable,room temperatures perfect and the whole place had a look of a grand hotel.One tip if you must have a car,park across the street behind the hotel about 20.00 a day,the Hilton and any other hotel on Michigan are about 50.00 a day. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-10-15T00:00:00 | 1 | Grand Hotel Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights with my wife and could not have asked for anything more.As a Hilton Honors member I had a very large room overlooking the lake.The bed was comfortable,room temperatures perfect and the whole place had a look of a grand hotel.One tip if you must have a car,park across the street behind the hotel about 20.00 a day,the Hilton and any other hotel on Michigan are about 50.00 a day. | 418 | __label__en |
125,628,123 | 3E9DEAAB0497A42202AD0F90B4CC2947 | Good location - Poor overpriced service | This is a very large fast paced hotel in a good location in a fast paced city. Our suite was large and clean however attention to detail was not only lacking the staff was unresponsive. We were missing the iron in the room and waited over an hour for our request to be answered. The maid didn't understand our request, obviously a lack of command of the english language which we encountered a second time when we asked the gentleman who finally brought the iron for bathrobes which were also not in the room. An air purifier was running when we arrived at the room and after it was turned off at our request was left in the middle of the floor. Apparently someone was smoking in this non-smoking hotel. The bathroom was very small with poorly working shower and toilet. The room service menu was overpriced and the same as the overpriced cafe menu. $24 hamburgers in a cafe?? The executive lounge was over capacity obviously entertaining conventioners who were not on the executive level floors. The service in the bar was spotty. On Friday night around midnight walked out after waiting almost half hour to order drinks. The speed dials on the phone were not the noted parties in some instances making for some confusion when trying to call for our car when checking out which only resulted in a rude attendant answering the call and a $51 dollar/day charge. With all the hotels in NYC you can stay at a better hotel in just as good a location for the same price or less with better service and higher quality. What a disappointment. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-03-05T00:00:00 | 1 | Good location - Poor overpriced service
This is a very large fast paced hotel in a good location in a fast paced city. Our suite was large and clean however attention to detail was not only lacking the staff was unresponsive. We were missing the iron in the room and waited over an hour for our request to be answered. The maid didn't understand our request, obviously a lack of command of the english language which we encountered a second time when we asked the gentleman who finally brought the iron for bathrobes which were also not in the room. An air purifier was running when we arrived at the room and after it was turned off at our request was left in the middle of the floor. Apparently someone was smoking in this non-smoking hotel. The bathroom was very small with poorly working shower and toilet. The room service menu was overpriced and the same as the overpriced cafe menu. $24 hamburgers in a cafe?? The executive lounge was over capacity obviously entertaining conventioners who were not on the executive level floors. The service in the bar was spotty. On Friday night around midnight walked out after waiting almost half hour to order drinks. The speed dials on the phone were not the noted parties in some instances making for some confusion when trying to call for our car when checking out which only resulted in a rude attendant answering the call and a $51 dollar/day charge. With all the hotels in NYC you can stay at a better hotel in just as good a location for the same price or less with better service and higher quality. What a disappointment. | 1,575 | __label__en |
141,704,644 | CEA09DE6EFAD46995AF74930B3CF5E48 | Very Nice......but | Overall, I really liked the hotel ...the location on Santana Row is incredible!! The staff was very friendly, helpful, & courteous. The free breakfast every morning was very nice...eggs, fruit, bagels, donuts.....they had it all. The decor is nice but kinda dark in the rooms...the beds were a little soft for my liking & my wife & I felt like we were leaning towards each other in the bed...like it was slanted. I will definitely stay here again....just had a few little gripes.....don't hesitate ?....do it!! | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2,012 | 2012-09-30T00:00:00 | 1 | Very Nice......but
Overall, I really liked the hotel ...the location on Santana Row is incredible!! The staff was very friendly, helpful, & courteous. The free breakfast every morning was very nice...eggs, fruit, bagels, donuts.....they had it all. The decor is nice but kinda dark in the rooms...the beds were a little soft for my liking & my wife & I felt like we were leaning towards each other in the bed...like it was slanted. I will definitely stay here again....just had a few little gripes.....don't hesitate ?....do it!! | 529 | __label__en |
123,693,256 | C28D2C0603252CB529A1B59E97122E8A | A Good One Night Stand | The Radisson was a very reasonably priced one night stand. Conveniently close to LAX. The hotel has an older, worn appearance, however the bed was very comfortable and made for an easy night's sleep. | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-01-27T00:00:00 | 1 | A Good One Night Stand
The Radisson was a very reasonably priced one night stand. Conveniently close to LAX. The hotel has an older, worn appearance, however the bed was very comfortable and made for an easy night's sleep. | 222 | __label__en |
143,706,948 | E04083CDDCF6AEEF24F3B4400B6E441C | Charmer Hotel by the Space Needle! | We reserved two rooms at this hotel and were pleasantly surprised with its charm, location, and offering of a continental breakfast (not mentioned in its ad). To add to its charm, the Tin Lizzy Lounge, adjacent to the reception desk, provided an evening of live music and interesting cocktails and beer. We arrived late, but the performer "Enrique" continued with his performance even though he was scheduled to end a bit earlier! What a great way to end our day. The rooms were decorated in an antique sort of mode, were spacious, and even included kitchens. The hotel is an old school, so the rooms are interesting in their size and shape. Bathrobes were provided and the cosmetics (shampoo, etc.) were of a higher end. Needless to say, if we ever get the chance, we will stay here again! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-10-25T00:00:00 | 1 | Charmer Hotel by the Space Needle!
We reserved two rooms at this hotel and were pleasantly surprised with its charm, location, and offering of a continental breakfast (not mentioned in its ad). To add to its charm, the Tin Lizzy Lounge, adjacent to the reception desk, provided an evening of live music and interesting cocktails and beer. We arrived late, but the performer "Enrique" continued with his performance even though he was scheduled to end a bit earlier! What a great way to end our day. The rooms were decorated in an antique sort of mode, were spacious, and even included kitchens. The hotel is an old school, so the rooms are interesting in their size and shape. Bathrobes were provided and the cosmetics (shampoo, etc.) were of a higher end. Needless to say, if we ever get the chance, we will stay here again! | 825 | __label__en |
123,083,005 | A1F4358E985A6F91AC2D89D481696D61 | Three Star Hotel? No Way! | This place was bad! The hotel is off the beaten path...located in an awful area...very unsafe. It's not near ANYTHING, so you are really kind of stuck. If you like run-down areas with lots of police and fire lights and sirens all day and all night, this place will be perfect. Otherwise, it just isn't the place for anyone wanting to feel safe and secure while travelling. Breafast was represented as a full buffet, but it is a continental breakfast bar with all prepackaged items. OK, but not worth the $13.95 value claimed as a "freebie" by staff when we booked our reservations. With so many hotels in DC wanting tourist business, I regret having not researched this place more thoroughly before booking. Made our vacation memorable for all of the wrong reasons. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,012 | 2012-01-14T00:00:00 | 1 | Three Star Hotel? No Way!
This place was bad! The hotel is off the beaten path...located in an awful area...very unsafe. It's not near ANYTHING, so you are really kind of stuck. If you like run-down areas with lots of police and fire lights and sirens all day and all night, this place will be perfect. Otherwise, it just isn't the place for anyone wanting to feel safe and secure while travelling. Breafast was represented as a full buffet, but it is a continental breakfast bar with all prepackaged items. OK, but not worth the $13.95 value claimed as a "freebie" by staff when we booked our reservations. With so many hotels in DC wanting tourist business, I regret having not researched this place more thoroughly before booking. Made our vacation memorable for all of the wrong reasons. | 791 | __label__en |
136,808,331 | BC698BA42AE0BA95D2E14371D62F1E95 | Great Hotel | We have stayed at this hotel on several occasions over the last three years and have always had a good time. The rooms are great, the breakfast and evening reception are nice and the staff have always been helpful. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-08-10T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Hotel
We have stayed at this hotel on several occasions over the last three years and have always had a good time. The rooms are great, the breakfast and evening reception are nice and the staff have always been helpful. | 226 | __label__en |
145,929,434 | 411B8D5E218DEA9F1A789438C798D551 | Perfect Location | I just got back from a three day visit to Chicago with my husband and we stayed at the Hotel Sax. I can't say enough about how great this hotel stay was. The hotel is perfectly located for visitors who want to eat, shop, and see popular sites in Chicago. We were just steps away from the Chicago Theater and Macy's on State Street. It was less than a 15 minute walk to the Magnificent Mile for tons of high-end shopping, and just a short cab ride (depending on the time of day :) ) from Old Town where The Second City Theater is located. Oh I forgot to mention it's directly next store to The House of Blues. I can't really talk about it's proximity to public transportation though... being from Detroit I'm not super familiar with public transit, and prefer to just take cabs when I'm not in an area I know well.
This was an amazing hotel and worth every penny I paid. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary on this trip, and the staff sent us up chocolates and a congratulatory note - very unexpected and appreciated.
We only had a couple issues that were handled immediately. When we checked in, our key cards didn't work, and we needed to get them reactivated. Secondly we extended our stay by a day and housekeeping stopped by twice in an hour to see when we were checking out - and after I called the front desk to confirm that they had indeed extended our stay, they deactivated our key cards shortly thereafter. Again - staff fixed these problems quickly and without a question.
The bathroom was large, the bed was very comfy. Yes I will agree with other reviewers who said there were a lot of siren noises at all time of the day and night, but it's a large city. If you can't deal with city noise, I would suggest staying somewhere other than a large city :)
I can't wait until our next trip so I can stay here again! It was excellent. | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-11-21T00:00:00 | 1 | Perfect Location
I just got back from a three day visit to Chicago with my husband and we stayed at the Hotel Sax. I can't say enough about how great this hotel stay was. The hotel is perfectly located for visitors who want to eat, shop, and see popular sites in Chicago. We were just steps away from the Chicago Theater and Macy's on State Street. It was less than a 15 minute walk to the Magnificent Mile for tons of high-end shopping, and just a short cab ride (depending on the time of day :) ) from Old Town where The Second City Theater is located. Oh I forgot to mention it's directly next store to The House of Blues. I can't really talk about it's proximity to public transportation though... being from Detroit I'm not super familiar with public transit, and prefer to just take cabs when I'm not in an area I know well.
This was an amazing hotel and worth every penny I paid. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary on this trip, and the staff sent us up chocolates and a congratulatory note - very unexpected and appreciated.
We only had a couple issues that were handled immediately. When we checked in, our key cards didn't work, and we needed to get them reactivated. Secondly we extended our stay by a day and housekeeping stopped by twice in an hour to see when we were checking out - and after I called the front desk to confirm that they had indeed extended our stay, they deactivated our key cards shortly thereafter. Again - staff fixed these problems quickly and without a question.
The bathroom was large, the bed was very comfy. Yes I will agree with other reviewers who said there were a lot of siren noises at all time of the day and night, but it's a large city. If you can't deal with city noise, I would suggest staying somewhere other than a large city :)
I can't wait until our next trip so I can stay here again! It was excellent. | 1,874 | __label__en |
143,876,830 | E8B6DE81C507DC85A25150F9E3507016 | Good for El Paso | This hotel is in a great location. It is next to the airport, right in the middle of town. There are eating places nearby and a Starbucks right down the street. It is close to I-10; thus, making it easy to get most places. I've stayed in several other hotels in El Paso. This would be my favorite. However, there are both pros and cons to the property.
Pros
1. The rooms are recently renovated. While they aren't toatally new, the face-lift makes things seem fresh and modern.
2. The fitness center is decent, and had headphones and towels. It is maintained by housecleaning staff.
3. The lobby is very large and well decorated in modern southwest style.
4. The bed is comfortable, and the rooms were bright and cheerful.
5. The AM staff was very helpful and professional.
Cons
1. The standard rooms are small.
2. The tiles in the bathtub were older and the grout was turning a darker color.
3. The walls were very thin - I could hear our neighbor sneezing.
4. The afternoon/evening staff was not present at the desk when we checked in, and they seemed to be inattentive and not very helpful.
5. The TV channels were lacking. There were no movie channels (HBO or Showtime). The fitness center channels were even worse. | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-10-27T00:00:00 | 1 | Good for El Paso
This hotel is in a great location. It is next to the airport, right in the middle of town. There are eating places nearby and a Starbucks right down the street. It is close to I-10; thus, making it easy to get most places. I've stayed in several other hotels in El Paso. This would be my favorite. However, there are both pros and cons to the property.
Pros
1. The rooms are recently renovated. While they aren't toatally new, the face-lift makes things seem fresh and modern.
2. The fitness center is decent, and had headphones and towels. It is maintained by housecleaning staff.
3. The lobby is very large and well decorated in modern southwest style.
4. The bed is comfortable, and the rooms were bright and cheerful.
5. The AM staff was very helpful and professional.
Cons
1. The standard rooms are small.
2. The tiles in the bathtub were older and the grout was turning a darker color.
3. The walls were very thin - I could hear our neighbor sneezing.
4. The afternoon/evening staff was not present at the desk when we checked in, and they seemed to be inattentive and not very helpful.
5. The TV channels were lacking. There were no movie channels (HBO or Showtime). The fitness center channels were even worse. | 1,239 | __label__en |
129,617,546 | 9C2FDC4BC51DE594CADE14E7AD19936F | Great Place | the staff were excellent at doing what they do,room was spotless,bed comfortable,free breakfast was more than expected,common areas of hotel were well done and spotless.the only thing stopping me from giving it an excellent review was the $30 fee for overnite parking. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-05-08T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Place
the staff were excellent at doing what they do,room was spotless,bed comfortable,free breakfast was more than expected,common areas of hotel were well done and spotless.the only thing stopping me from giving it an excellent review was the $30 fee for overnite parking. | 280 | __label__en |
129,638,609 | 2540E54FEAF84F709350945892022641 | Great Location with interesting decor that grows on you. | Rooms were obviously remodeled old motel style lodging with outside door access. One takes the elevator up to the proper floor, then proceeds outdoors again to access your unit. They did a good job remodeling with 60's style furniture. I thought Hmmm at first, but it was comfy and it grew on me and I could walk to Northgate & restaurants which was really nice. The lobby staff was wonderful and friendly and the breakfast was okay. The breakfast room was comfortable with a t.v. | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-05-09T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Location with interesting decor that grows on you.
Rooms were obviously remodeled old motel style lodging with outside door access. One takes the elevator up to the proper floor, then proceeds outdoors again to access your unit. They did a good job remodeling with 60's style furniture. I thought Hmmm at first, but it was comfy and it grew on me and I could walk to Northgate & restaurants which was really nice. The lobby staff was wonderful and friendly and the breakfast was okay. The breakfast room was comfortable with a t.v. | 537 | __label__en |
146,498,790 | D5E399004E263621237A29AC7EED49D7 | Great location but......... | Our first experience of this hotel was when we were checked in by Milady, the receptionist-and a less welcoming reception I have never experienced. We paid 1854 dollars in cash and she had such trouble counting it. She snapped at the porter who was on his phone for distracting her and at me when I had the temerity to suggest that she lay the money in 100 dollar bundles. Her attitude was unfriendly, impolite and unwelcoming. We were leaving alot of money in the hotel in cash and her attitude was BAD.It took a total of 30 minutes to check in and we were left feeling like we wanted to go back out the door.
Fab location, beds uncomfortable, rooms dated and top marks to Sayme the cleaner. The breakfast is a little boring but is good value. Other meals in the restaurant were excellent. All in all I would say that for location alone this hotel is worth considering if you're staying in Manhattan-1 block from Macys, 5th Avenue and the Empire state. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,012 | 2012-11-30T00:00:00 | 1 | Great location but.........
Our first experience of this hotel was when we were checked in by Milady, the receptionist-and a less welcoming reception I have never experienced. We paid 1854 dollars in cash and she had such trouble counting it. She snapped at the porter who was on his phone for distracting her and at me when I had the temerity to suggest that she lay the money in 100 dollar bundles. Her attitude was unfriendly, impolite and unwelcoming. We were leaving alot of money in the hotel in cash and her attitude was BAD.It took a total of 30 minutes to check in and we were left feeling like we wanted to go back out the door.
Fab location, beds uncomfortable, rooms dated and top marks to Sayme the cleaner. The breakfast is a little boring but is good value. Other meals in the restaurant were excellent. All in all I would say that for location alone this hotel is worth considering if you're staying in Manhattan-1 block from Macys, 5th Avenue and the Empire state. | 981 | __label__en |
146,437,599 | 9DAB42C474EFDEB854DF14CE49792C58 | good hotel...great location | My wife and I are ex-NY'ers and we like to get back periodically for a long weekend. We've stayed at them all...boutique, chains, private high-end, and I would say the London offers a great value proposition without all the stuffiness that comes with the older high-end hotels. This is a nice combination of boutique and chain and is equally good for business or romantic weekend. Our package had breakfast inclued (continental..hot food was an extra cost), which was very ample...smoked salmon, cheeses, fruit, breads, etc. The lobby restaurant could be managed a bit more efficiently. Rooms are nice...free wi-fi...bed very comfortable, quality linens, and top-notch tub and shower. Room furniture such as desk and lounge chairs not the best of quality but certainly acceptable. Staff are helpful but on the youngish side...check-in was very efficient.
Our favorite is still the NY Palace, but this is a good choice for those times when the NY Palace is full or priced like a mortgage payment ! | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-11-29T00:00:00 | 1 | good hotel...great location
My wife and I are ex-NY'ers and we like to get back periodically for a long weekend. We've stayed at them all...boutique, chains, private high-end, and I would say the London offers a great value proposition without all the stuffiness that comes with the older high-end hotels. This is a nice combination of boutique and chain and is equally good for business or romantic weekend. Our package had breakfast inclued (continental..hot food was an extra cost), which was very ample...smoked salmon, cheeses, fruit, breads, etc. The lobby restaurant could be managed a bit more efficiently. Rooms are nice...free wi-fi...bed very comfortable, quality linens, and top-notch tub and shower. Room furniture such as desk and lounge chairs not the best of quality but certainly acceptable. Staff are helpful but on the youngish side...check-in was very efficient.
Our favorite is still the NY Palace, but this is a good choice for those times when the NY Palace is full or priced like a mortgage payment ! | 1,025 | __label__en |
132,185,118 | 8499C436142237CF4194D5C265131957 | Comfortable kingsize room in a good location | Here is a hotel in a good location with nearby bus stops and subway. Broadway Avenue has a variety of restaurants and shops as well as grocery stops and fastfood stops.
The king size room ws very comfortable with a mini-kitchenette as well as a dvd player. Breakfast was also available. Access to internet and a lending library were two other high points. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-06-17T00:00:00 | 1 | Comfortable kingsize room in a good location
Here is a hotel in a good location with nearby bus stops and subway. Broadway Avenue has a variety of restaurants and shops as well as grocery stops and fastfood stops.
The king size room ws very comfortable with a mini-kitchenette as well as a dvd player. Breakfast was also available. Access to internet and a lending library were two other high points. | 401 | __label__en |
139,854,458 | DEC41A79BBC290905825212A1E345960 | Comfort and good service,but lack of security. | I must say I had a nice time at this place.i had a bad feeling because I called earlier in my check in date and was treated rudely over the phone,then disconnected.I called back and asked for a supervisor and could hear the person passing the phone stating "this guy has some beef with someone hanging up on him".I spoke to a manager named "Edith' who did not opologize but atleast answered my questions about checking in at early at 2pm,it was not allowed apparently.But with that behind I moved on,the people at the desk must be better trained,lol, because they were very cool,the lady who checked us in made us feel welcomed and seemed genuinely interested in the show we were going to watch.Smooth sailing after that,really nice room with an awesome view of times square.I'm a techie and enjoyed the system of external ports on the table for tv hookups,very nice touch.The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.I didn't use any food or drink services at the hotel so I cannot rate them.My only major concern was security.The hotel entrance is under the building and while lit well and active,I saw a couple of homeless drunks just hanging out under there,which brought up another concern.The elevators were accessible to anyone,they had a sytem for which you are supposed to use your room key to gain acces but it was disabled.I only saw a man who resembled security once in the evening but he was just letting people walk through.We came in after midnight and no one was watching.I would stay here again because it is such a nice place but security has to be stepped up . | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-09-09T00:00:00 | 1 | Comfort and good service,but lack of security.
I must say I had a nice time at this place.i had a bad feeling because I called earlier in my check in date and was treated rudely over the phone,then disconnected.I called back and asked for a supervisor and could hear the person passing the phone stating "this guy has some beef with someone hanging up on him".I spoke to a manager named "Edith' who did not opologize but atleast answered my questions about checking in at early at 2pm,it was not allowed apparently.But with that behind I moved on,the people at the desk must be better trained,lol, because they were very cool,the lady who checked us in made us feel welcomed and seemed genuinely interested in the show we were going to watch.Smooth sailing after that,really nice room with an awesome view of times square.I'm a techie and enjoyed the system of external ports on the table for tv hookups,very nice touch.The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.I didn't use any food or drink services at the hotel so I cannot rate them.My only major concern was security.The hotel entrance is under the building and while lit well and active,I saw a couple of homeless drunks just hanging out under there,which brought up another concern.The elevators were accessible to anyone,they had a sytem for which you are supposed to use your room key to gain acces but it was disabled.I only saw a man who resembled security once in the evening but he was just letting people walk through.We came in after midnight and no one was watching.I would stay here again because it is such a nice place but security has to be stepped up . | 1,633 | __label__en |
147,124,054 | AF7D536943EAC22954E3BF1D236406CF | Perfect! | I went to Boston to watch a Celtics home game for my 30th birthday. I had never been to Boston before. The hotel was very easy to get to from the airport using the T. It is a nice, safe area. Super close to a lot of food and shops. The front desk staff was very nice to me. I booked a "Full room." The room was small, but I was out all day for the three days I stayed and I only needed to sleep there. For the price, it was just perfect. I plan on making this a yearly trip for my birthday and I will always stay here. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-12-10T00:00:00 | 1 | Perfect!
I went to Boston to watch a Celtics home game for my 30th birthday. I had never been to Boston before. The hotel was very easy to get to from the airport using the T. It is a nice, safe area. Super close to a lot of food and shops. The front desk staff was very nice to me. I booked a "Full room." The room was small, but I was out all day for the three days I stayed and I only needed to sleep there. For the price, it was just perfect. I plan on making this a yearly trip for my birthday and I will always stay here. | 527 | __label__en |
137,753,039 | 9A65FC1375A91020B3B63D65571CF484 | No comfort at this Inn. | The hotel smelled when you first walked in and got worse when you went in the room. Was supposed to have had 2 queen beds but they were not!! Holes were brunt in blankest. Should had left and went to another hotel, one that was worth the money. Will not stay in any comfort inn again!! | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-08-20T00:00:00 | 1 | No comfort at this Inn.
The hotel smelled when you first walked in and got worse when you went in the room. Was supposed to have had 2 queen beds but they were not!! Holes were brunt in blankest. Should had left and went to another hotel, one that was worth the money. Will not stay in any comfort inn again!! | 309 | __label__en |
140,091,620 | 03E50AFDEC6D0D6487CB5101FA671FC7 | Outstanding | The guest relations manager Elizabeth TruDeaux was simply a marvel she went above and beyond. Very nice room. Excellent breakfast. Shuttle service and driver JIM outstanding. Would stay again and again. AAAAA Plus. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-09-12T00:00:00 | 1 | Outstanding
The guest relations manager Elizabeth TruDeaux was simply a marvel she went above and beyond. Very nice room. Excellent breakfast. Shuttle service and driver JIM outstanding. Would stay again and again. AAAAA Plus. | 226 | __label__en |
135,215,084 | 47517AE8162663BE15706C21E46D8826 | Great Location but ... | We stayed here twice during our recent visit to SFO and after reading all the positive reviews and getting a personal recommendation were a little underwhelmed. For the first one night stay on arriving at 3pm we had to wait around 15 minutes for the room to be available. The room was on the 2nd floor and faced the street. Street noise was bearable but the ice machine in the hallway did get a bit annoying during the night. The second time we arrived back by car around 7pm and scored the last spot in the street level carpark. We had a first floor (handicapped) room at the back with a nice view of a wall and not much character. It also seemed rather noisy and we expected a visit at any time from the returning revellers in the early hours of the morning. Lots of door banging etc. Reception seemed a bit grumpy at times - long hours maybe? Watch out for the lights over the table or better still move the table.
Price seemed reasonable for this part of town (although the most expensive on our trip) but I guess you get what you pay for. Parking is free which is a bonus. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2,012 | 2012-07-24T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Location but ...
We stayed here twice during our recent visit to SFO and after reading all the positive reviews and getting a personal recommendation were a little underwhelmed. For the first one night stay on arriving at 3pm we had to wait around 15 minutes for the room to be available. The room was on the 2nd floor and faced the street. Street noise was bearable but the ice machine in the hallway did get a bit annoying during the night. The second time we arrived back by car around 7pm and scored the last spot in the street level carpark. We had a first floor (handicapped) room at the back with a nice view of a wall and not much character. It also seemed rather noisy and we expected a visit at any time from the returning revellers in the early hours of the morning. Lots of door banging etc. Reception seemed a bit grumpy at times - long hours maybe? Watch out for the lights over the table or better still move the table.
Price seemed reasonable for this part of town (although the most expensive on our trip) but I guess you get what you pay for. Parking is free which is a bonus. | 1,100 | __label__en |
143,883,764 | DE5573E6C23DF9B4E1AB6CB3523519A3 | Great Location | I stayed here from 30 Sep - 4 Oct, was concerned before arrival due to bad reviews I had read.
The guy who checked me in was a bit slow but helpful. Room was great, I had a King size bed with a view to the next street and not looking into a building next door. Staryed on the 21st floor, no prob with hot water. Yes the room was a bit drab and could have done with a bedside lamp, but other than that I found it very good. Minutes walk to Time Square. Would recomend to anyone travelling by themself as was a nice cheap hotel. | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-10-28T00:00:00 | 1 | Great Location
I stayed here from 30 Sep - 4 Oct, was concerned before arrival due to bad reviews I had read.
The guy who checked me in was a bit slow but helpful. Room was great, I had a King size bed with a view to the next street and not looking into a building next door. Staryed on the 21st floor, no prob with hot water. Yes the room was a bit drab and could have done with a bedside lamp, but other than that I found it very good. Minutes walk to Time Square. Would recomend to anyone travelling by themself as was a nice cheap hotel. | 541 | __label__en |
135,441,146 | 7CEED6EB8ABBBBE91D7984A4D751318E | Surf, Sand and Sleep | Living on the west side of San Francisco I have referred a number of visitors to this little jewel. It has historic significance as the first motel built in San Francisco in 1936. An Art Deco gem, it has been meticulously maintained. While rooms are not enourmous they are comfortable and well appointed and one feels very much at home. The owners are on site and take great pride in this property and go the distance for their guests. Other important and welcome features...this property is dog friendly and has an outdoor jacuzzi for soaking weary bones after a long drive. Prices are also very fair and the location is accessible to many of San Francisco's attractions. There is nothing like the sound of the ocean to lull one to sleep and my visitors have all remarked on having slept well here. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-07-26T00:00:00 | 1 | Surf, Sand and Sleep
Living on the west side of San Francisco I have referred a number of visitors to this little jewel. It has historic significance as the first motel built in San Francisco in 1936. An Art Deco gem, it has been meticulously maintained. While rooms are not enourmous they are comfortable and well appointed and one feels very much at home. The owners are on site and take great pride in this property and go the distance for their guests. Other important and welcome features...this property is dog friendly and has an outdoor jacuzzi for soaking weary bones after a long drive. Prices are also very fair and the location is accessible to many of San Francisco's attractions. There is nothing like the sound of the ocean to lull one to sleep and my visitors have all remarked on having slept well here. | 820 | __label__en |
127,649,985 | D289DDB8AB7675658F5F9C5AD408F389 | D.D. Bates "Exceptional hotel; A cut above" | If first impressions are lasting then my experience at The Joule will be a pleasant memory for quite some time. The customer service, bar none,was simply the best. I received a warm welcome from the gentlemen at the front door followed by prompt and courteous service from my check-in agent Mr. Myron Robinson whose attention to detail was impressive. Every hotel should be so fortunate to have a go-to -man as personable and professional as Myron. He set the tone and the bar for the rest of the staff and they, too, exceeded my expectations.
The room was on the 7th floor and I was quite pleased. I was not disturbed at all by any noise from the construction project. The bedroom could be closed off from the sitting area which included a sofa, bar area and flat screen T.V. The furnishings were upscale and comfortable. The bathroom was designed perfectly: A separate toliet area, a separate shower and my personal favorite...a jacuzzi bathtub.
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of nice eating places, all types of stores and shops and entertainment establishments. I did have breakfast at the restaurant in the hotel and it was delicious. The hotel also has a nice gift shop.
If you are looking to treat yourself, then look no further than The Joule! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-04-11T00:00:00 | 1 | D.D. Bates "Exceptional hotel; A cut above"
If first impressions are lasting then my experience at The Joule will be a pleasant memory for quite some time. The customer service, bar none,was simply the best. I received a warm welcome from the gentlemen at the front door followed by prompt and courteous service from my check-in agent Mr. Myron Robinson whose attention to detail was impressive. Every hotel should be so fortunate to have a go-to -man as personable and professional as Myron. He set the tone and the bar for the rest of the staff and they, too, exceeded my expectations.
The room was on the 7th floor and I was quite pleased. I was not disturbed at all by any noise from the construction project. The bedroom could be closed off from the sitting area which included a sofa, bar area and flat screen T.V. The furnishings were upscale and comfortable. The bathroom was designed perfectly: A separate toliet area, a separate shower and my personal favorite...a jacuzzi bathtub.
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of nice eating places, all types of stores and shops and entertainment establishments. I did have breakfast at the restaurant in the hotel and it was delicious. The hotel also has a nice gift shop.
If you are looking to treat yourself, then look no further than The Joule! | 1,323 | __label__en |
126,884,826 | CDEDB03DB60FCF84B152995537999E8D | Thought I was at the Motel 6 | Small rooms, dirty shower curtains, dirty floors, slow service. Rude parking attendants right when we got there. NO FREE WIFI IN THE ROOMS. Hello? In this day and age - that is just plain ridiculas. Beds were hard, rooms were stuffy, not well temperature controlled. I'm a laid back traveler - I'm not picky. 209 a night - I expect quality, respect, and cleanliness. Stay somewhere else. I will never stay at this property again. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-03-28T00:00:00 | 1 | Thought I was at the Motel 6
Small rooms, dirty shower curtains, dirty floors, slow service. Rude parking attendants right when we got there. NO FREE WIFI IN THE ROOMS. Hello? In this day and age - that is just plain ridiculas. Beds were hard, rooms were stuffy, not well temperature controlled. I'm a laid back traveler - I'm not picky. 209 a night - I expect quality, respect, and cleanliness. Stay somewhere else. I will never stay at this property again. | 458 | __label__en |
130,286,082 | 5C40332D7A36796534BF694D24CAF8F7 | Great weekend get away & a ball game! | This is our third or fourth stay at the Liason. Another fantastic stay! Bright, modern, near everything but not to close. Always impressed with how neat and clean the room is, and the entire hotel. Staff is very accomodating, from the time we pulled in to driving away. Van was great at the front desk!
We will be back for another Nats game soon.
Things you must do; roof top pool & bar, lobby bar food and drinks. Can't wait to come back again this summer! | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2,012 | 2012-05-20T00:00:00 | 1 | Great weekend get away & a ball game!
This is our third or fourth stay at the Liason. Another fantastic stay! Bright, modern, near everything but not to close. Always impressed with how neat and clean the room is, and the entire hotel. Staff is very accomodating, from the time we pulled in to driving away. Van was great at the front desk!
We will be back for another Nats game soon.
Things you must do; roof top pool & bar, lobby bar food and drinks. Can't wait to come back again this summer! | 497 | __label__en |
130,813,024 | A163EBD053A1F7B68C9C5E99C2CA92D4 | Good hotel but time for a change? | I have stayed at the Lenox several times over the past few years - the last time was in March. Until my last visit I would have rated this hotel with 5 stars, but my last visit was not as enjoyable as other previous visits. The positives highlighted by other reviewers are entirely accurate e.g. great location surrounded by a multitude of shops, restaurants and bars to suit all budgets, warm courteous staff, and lovely decor. However my last trip was spoiled by noise. The first night the neighbours played very loud music which was quickly sorted by the management with a complimentary breakfast as an apology. My stay coincided with the unseasonal hot weather, and my room was opposite the ice machine. All through the following nights I was woken with the noise of ice hitting ice buckets. In addition to this noise, the air conditioning unit also made sleeping difficult...not just mine, but the noise from the unit in the room next door also kept me awake. In fairness this was the first time I noticed excessive noise in the hotel, however no matter how lovely a room is (and they are lovely), the main priority should be a good nights sleep? Another thing which I was not happy about was that the concierge charged me $60 for my transfer back to the airport, when we paid $40 three months previously. I may return to the Lenox in the future, but have booked another hotel for my next visit to Boston in December. | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2,012 | 2012-05-28T00:00:00 | 1 | Good hotel but time for a change?
I have stayed at the Lenox several times over the past few years - the last time was in March. Until my last visit I would have rated this hotel with 5 stars, but my last visit was not as enjoyable as other previous visits. The positives highlighted by other reviewers are entirely accurate e.g. great location surrounded by a multitude of shops, restaurants and bars to suit all budgets, warm courteous staff, and lovely decor. However my last trip was spoiled by noise. The first night the neighbours played very loud music which was quickly sorted by the management with a complimentary breakfast as an apology. My stay coincided with the unseasonal hot weather, and my room was opposite the ice machine. All through the following nights I was woken with the noise of ice hitting ice buckets. In addition to this noise, the air conditioning unit also made sleeping difficult...not just mine, but the noise from the unit in the room next door also kept me awake. In fairness this was the first time I noticed excessive noise in the hotel, however no matter how lovely a room is (and they are lovely), the main priority should be a good nights sleep? Another thing which I was not happy about was that the concierge charged me $60 for my transfer back to the airport, when we paid $40 three months previously. I may return to the Lenox in the future, but have booked another hotel for my next visit to Boston in December. | 1,456 | __label__en |
145,835,271 | B9D660CEC6DA726F4F5DCF737D4C138D | MCM Elegante - Dallas TX | This hotel was a great value. Close to both airports. A good business travel choice. Breakfast was included for a very reasonable price ($79++) for King Bed Room. Be aware, however, that the only restaurant on site is a buffet breakfast / buffet dinner. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,012 | 2012-11-20T00:00:00 | 1 | MCM Elegante - Dallas TX
This hotel was a great value. Close to both airports. A good business travel choice. Breakfast was included for a very reasonable price ($79++) for King Bed Room. Be aware, however, that the only restaurant on site is a buffet breakfast / buffet dinner. | 278 | __label__en |