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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:14 am
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I just finished a brief one-night stay here prior to a morning flight. Construction is nearing completion, with a couple of areas off the lobby and the front driveway inaccessible. A few notes/updates:

1. The restaurant and bar are open and nicely built-out with an open kitchen. Significant downside was that a large area of the restaurant was curtained off for a private event, leaving the dining area with nine tables totaling 26 seats (the bar held another 15-20). For a 525-room hotel. I waited 30 minutes to be seated but once there service and food were fine.
2. Airport shuttle was running on an every 15 minute schedule and was prompt. I was at the last airport stop in just under 15 minutes.
3. The Blue Line station is close, about a 10 minute walk (the website notes two blocks). If on foot, you have to cross a parking lot, a freeway on ramp, and a six-lane road. There are sidewalks and a crossing light on the major street but I'd not recommend the walk in inclement weather.
4. I burned an expiring SNA on an Executive Suite, which had a spacious den area and a huge desk. The bedroom area was pretty tight, with barely enough room to walk around the bed.
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