The Nines, Luxury Collection in Portland, OR [Master Thread]
Nov 27, 2016, 11:21 am
#526
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Had some SNA shenanigans here. Booked a one-night stay on C+P and applied a SNA, and then when C+P space became available for the second night, booked a second separate stay the following night and applied a second SNA about a week in advance of the arrival.
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In all, it ended up the way things were supposed to end up, but I probably had to spend a half hour at the front desk. As much as I dislike the Hyatt changes, this is why I'm keeping my Diamond status there and letting Plat slide - SNAs are just the worst to deal with.
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In all, it ended up the way things were supposed to end up, but I probably had to spend a half hour at the front desk. As much as I dislike the Hyatt changes, this is why I'm keeping my Diamond status there and letting Plat slide - SNAs are just the worst to deal with.
That being said, you're welcome to stick with Hyatt...which would put you in the glorious Hyatt Place or Hyatt House in Portland, the only options available. Enjoy those as you want....but good luck getting a suite at such lame properties.
Nov 27, 2016, 12:21 pm
#527
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I'd say the "shenanigans" had less to do with the SNAs and all to do with the fact that you had two consecutive 1 night reservations that confused the systems. That happens to many hotel groups!
That being said, you're welcome to stick with Hyatt...which would put you in the glorious Hyatt Place or Hyatt House in Portland, the only options available. Enjoy those as you want....but good luck getting a suite at such lame properties.
That being said, you're welcome to stick with Hyatt...which would put you in the glorious Hyatt Place or Hyatt House in Portland, the only options available. Enjoy those as you want....but good luck getting a suite at such lame properties.
Nov 27, 2016, 12:33 pm
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If you've used SNAs in the past successfully and never had any problem, though, it begs the question as to why you'd characterize this one experience as so bad that you'd abandon SPG. I think a bit of melodrama may have gotten the better of you on this one.
Either way, I'll be staying here on several separate occasions in the coming year...so we will see what happens to me.
Nov 27, 2016, 12:55 pm
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I'm in no way forgiving the hotel or systems, mind you, for messing up the reservation(s). I'm simply suggesting that the issue was less to do with the SNAs and more to do with the separate nights, regardless.
If you've used SNAs in the past successfully and never had any problem, though, it begs the question as to why you'd characterize this one experience as so bad that you'd abandon SPG. I think a bit of melodrama may have gotten the better of you on this one.
Either way, I'll be staying here on several separate occasions in the coming year...so we will see what happens to me.
If you've used SNAs in the past successfully and never had any problem, though, it begs the question as to why you'd characterize this one experience as so bad that you'd abandon SPG. I think a bit of melodrama may have gotten the better of you on this one.
Either way, I'll be staying here on several separate occasions in the coming year...so we will see what happens to me.
Nov 27, 2016, 12:58 pm
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That seems like the definition of forgiving the hotel/systems, actually. I'm not suggesting that I was staying with Starwood until this one incident, at which point I am now giving up Starwood. I'm saying that there were myriad reasons, among which suites guaranteeing as opposed to having issues using my SNAs, both here and in having them applied at other places is one.
Jan 7, 2017, 11:13 pm
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Booked one night here. Will I be able to spend an full day around the area?
Deciding if I really need an rental car or if I should just uber to an from the airport if I don't need to park around there.
Deciding if I really need an rental car or if I should just uber to an from the airport if I don't need to park around there.
Jan 8, 2017, 11:09 am
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Jan 8, 2017, 11:10 am
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Light rail from the airport is also a fairly easy alternative option to Uber if you are interested.
Jan 8, 2017, 6:06 pm
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I.e. Hong Kong, Japan, and etc. places are common to use MTR/rail safely.
NY, Houston, not really.
Jan 8, 2017, 6:45 pm
#535
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You can hop on the lightrail and ride it until you're one block from the hotel. It's plenty safe. Haven't looked back to see if you posted your flight time but I've ridden it home from the airport post 10pm several times and no issues.
Jan 8, 2017, 6:46 pm
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Very safe by US standards. I and most of my colleagues commute by MAX/bus (or on foot) daily. There are some dicey spots, but not on the line to/from the airport. You might encounter some homeless kids who are high and can act a bit threatening -- if those things worry you, spring for Uber to the hotel.
Jan 9, 2017, 10:24 am
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EAT!! When staying at the Nines i often walk to Masu Sushi and/or Ruby Jewel. Also on a rainy day I stayed indoors once and can highly recommend the lunch menu at the onsite restaurant (I think it's called Urban Farmer?)
Jan 9, 2017, 1:32 pm
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How's Masu Sushi like Legit? How's it compare with Sushi in Los Angeles?
If it's competitive Ill give it an try.
Was thinking Ringside Fish or Jakes Crawfish for dinner.
If it's competitive Ill give it an try.
Was thinking Ringside Fish or Jakes Crawfish for dinner.
Jan 9, 2017, 5:00 pm
#540
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Another couple of places to consider that are close by are Clyde Common (great happy hour) and Tasty & Alder.