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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:26 am
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bonish
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: sacramento, ca, usa
Programs: Bonvoyed LT Platinum, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 74
We were there a couple of weeks ago. Didn't get an UG to a suite, but that was fine with us.

Not quite sure of things since I regained Diamond status the day we checked in. Had unknowingly earned it the previous night at the SF PH, so I didn't expect nor request anything. We did get a very nice fruit & cheese platter & a bottle of Robert Talbott Vineyards Merlot which was very nice and unexpected as amenity.

Had dinner at the Pacific Edge restaruant. Very good, but service seemed to be a little pretentious from the hostess and waiter. Although food was good, presentation was lacking in the detail you'd expect & it appeared many of the dishes were inspired by the French Laundry, but at a "junior varsity" level. Of course it was at less than half the price of the FL........

Huge wine list, which they seem to pride themselves in, but since your meal courses may vary so much, it might be better to pair with flights of wines-by-the-glass (which can get quite expensive) if there are only two of you.

I would agree with earlier posts that a major plus is the free bike availablity and proximity to Point Lobos.

It appears all rooms have nice views. Maybe next time we'll request a room upgrade....
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