Best Embassy Suites
May 7, 2009, 11:48 am
#16
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.........................I can't say if any of them are "highly rated" or not. I really like the Dorado, PR hotel, though, for its true oceanfront location. A true suite, hot BK, and evening reception for prices similar to what you find at a normal full service resort with standard rooms and no free BK.
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May 7, 2009, 11:05 pm
#17
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Mandalay Beach
Photos of the ES Mandalay Beach in Oxnard, CA seem to show it is right on the beach. Any recent stays/opinions?
May 7, 2009, 11:44 pm
#18
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Stayed at ES Oxnard about 1 1/2 years ago (I know sorta dated). I loved it. I got a room facing the ocean on the bottom floor (Gold upgrade) and it was great just walking out to the beach. I also liked that it wasnt crowded, which made it sorta feel like a private beach (granted, i wasnt there during summer). The night reception was better than the avg. ES (drinks were good). THere is a large hot tub that was a lot of fun as well. I think there are tennis courts there too but dont remember. It is also easy to get to the Channel Islands from there.
May 7, 2009, 11:53 pm
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May 8, 2009, 8:50 am
#20
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I'll stick to my earlier comment that the ES Waikiki is the best I've been at thus far.
May 8, 2009, 6:38 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2007
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let me start off
with saying i usually stay at either Marriott or Westin but this time the project i am on we are staying at the Embassy in Tuscon and i have to say i am very impressed by both the service and hotel itself plus the location at the foot of the Catalina Mountains is a bonus. Very nice courtyard and pool and spa area. I usually don't impress easily but they got me on this one.
May 12, 2009, 5:29 pm
#22
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Thanks for the Montreal info--that is now definitely on my "to do" list.....
Are there any other great ES properties ex-US?
Are there any other great ES properties ex-US?
Sep 9, 2017, 3:52 pm
#23
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Best Embassy Suites? Where?
I have a one-night free certificate to use before 10/31/2017.
If you had to pick the best Embassy to use it at where would that be?
I have already called and asked for an extension on timeline and or ability to use at another Hilton property, I was denied.
If you had to pick the best Embassy to use it at where would that be?
I have already called and asked for an extension on timeline and or ability to use at another Hilton property, I was denied.
Sep 9, 2017, 4:34 pm
#24
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Have you reviewed this thread? Best Embassy Suites . Perhaps you can start a wiki?
Sep 9, 2017, 8:23 pm
#25
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Questions like this have a lot of variance, based on the responder and what the requestors requirements/needs are. You have not supplied much to go on.
Have you reviewed this thread? Best Embassy Suites . Perhaps you can start a wiki?
Have you reviewed this thread? Best Embassy Suites . Perhaps you can start a wiki?
the thread you moved this too is very old. I'm looking for people's opinions about the best embassy properties to redeem a one night at. I do not believe I need to supply more than this. I do not have any requirements or any needs simply looking for what folks think is the best property to redeem a free night.
Sep 9, 2017, 8:54 pm
#26
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The ES in downtown Portland, OR is still decent. Old building (the former Multnomah Hotel built in 1912). 2 blocks from the MAX station to PDX, right in the middle of every Portland has to offer.
Sep 9, 2017, 9:24 pm
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The closer you can wait until a) a mid-week stay and b) after mid-September to avoid all of the families, the better your stay will be - assuming you're staying for yourself.
If you're trying to book for you and your family, disregard what I just wrote
David
If you're trying to book for you and your family, disregard what I just wrote
David
Sep 9, 2017, 11:44 pm
#28
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I stay there once a year. It's just meh IMHO. My stay in April was my last. No recognition of Diamond, I mean none at all, smelly corridors with sticky carpets, older rooms in dire need of modernization, noisy AC and very inflexible management. Check out is 11:00 and no option to extend, I was told by the FD "they needed me gone by 11:00" and ensured that by having the maid knock on the door at 10:55. Coupled with high resort fees, no thanks. It's on the beach however. Just that Oxnard isn't a dream destination in my books.
Last edited by timfountain; Sep 10, 2017 at 1:25 pm
Sep 10, 2017, 5:52 am
#29
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Although dated from 2014 and specific to one franchisee, the following link may provide some more guidance: http://embassysuitesmediacenter.com/index.cfm/news/jqh-lands-most-wins-with-2014-embassy-suites-brand-awards-including-connie-awards
Sep 10, 2017, 6:36 am
#30
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That original list is hilarious. The Lompoc ES is a huge dump and has been for a long time. It has to be one of the most profitable however since it's always sold out due to Vandenberg AFB. Rooms go for $300+ per night sometimes.