Hotel Indigo Palatine (Master Thread) - no longer a hotel
Aug 25, 2009, 4:23 pm
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Hotel Indigo Palatine (Master Thread) - no longer a hotel
Just a quickie here - I booked two different nights here because they have a 10,000 bonus point rate, and I'm here on business so it's deductible...but if it weren't for the bonus, I wouldn't stay here.
Looks like an old hotel was converted but not really updated. I have been at a few Indigos and like the concept and execution, but this one wouldn't be a choice for the future.
It's the little stuff - - credit card authorization was never received because their fax machine "was broken all day", small room, all power outlets hidden (behind bed, behind TV stand, etc.), wireless signal so crappy I broke out the aircard, can't get coffee except at breakfast or "home brew" it in the room.
Give me a Hampton Inn over this any day.
That said, two night stay with the extra bonus points (and the 4K points for the Hotel Indigo bonus registration that expires in a week) should net over 30K points. Not bad.
Looks like an old hotel was converted but not really updated. I have been at a few Indigos and like the concept and execution, but this one wouldn't be a choice for the future.
It's the little stuff - - credit card authorization was never received because their fax machine "was broken all day", small room, all power outlets hidden (behind bed, behind TV stand, etc.), wireless signal so crappy I broke out the aircard, can't get coffee except at breakfast or "home brew" it in the room.
Give me a Hampton Inn over this any day.
That said, two night stay with the extra bonus points (and the 4K points for the Hotel Indigo bonus registration that expires in a week) should net over 30K points. Not bad.
Last edited by brandinius2; Aug 25, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Aug 25, 2009, 4:35 pm
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I stayed at this location for 4 nights and was very disappointed in this hotel. Never would book it again.
Aug 25, 2009, 8:14 pm
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Almost forgot - big sign in the lobby, "Your car REALLY might be broken into this evening, but we're not responsible."
Paraphrase, of course.
But regardless, makes you feel oh so safe...yeah, love that.
Seriously, I have a stay planned there for tomorrow night, and I regret it. Would rather stay at the Hyatt, where I am now. But the payment's already been made by corporate, and so there I go...points or no...
Paraphrase, of course.
But regardless, makes you feel oh so safe...yeah, love that.
Seriously, I have a stay planned there for tomorrow night, and I regret it. Would rather stay at the Hyatt, where I am now. But the payment's already been made by corporate, and so there I go...points or no...
Last edited by brandinius2; Aug 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm Reason: Clarification
Jan 20, 2011, 7:16 pm
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If you're in that area again I would suggest giving the Holiday Inn Express a try. It's built as a full service hotel and I've only had really amazing experiences there. Of course the first time was because of a 3k points promotion but I gotta say I go knack there mow every time Im in the area.
Jan 20, 2011, 9:51 pm
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Ive stayed at the Indigo in Basking Ridge,NJ very cheap rate, but it seemed they were trying to copy *Ws aLoft and failed very badly
also seems it was a nenov job rather brand new construction, I believe all aLofts are brand new buildings it makes a big difference
also seems it was a nenov job rather brand new construction, I believe all aLofts are brand new buildings it makes a big difference