Originally Posted by
Explore
Yes, stayed there two weeks ago. I was really surprised by the extensive food offerings in the Executive Lounge, which now clearly surpass the food at the Hyatt SFO Regency Club (I understand that the evening hot dish there has been deleted, and breakfast has always been cold meats, salmon, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs).
On a recent Monday evening the Hilton Bayfront spread included hot steak mini-pastries, meatballs, a variety of cooked vegetables including root vegetables, and some other great stuff I've forgotten. Breakfast on Tuesday morning was scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes - the whole nine yards.
The Lounge faces southeast, looking over the Virgin America World HQ to the Oracle towers, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the South Bay.
Room-wise, as a Diamond I was accommodated on the next-to-top floor facing the airport (rooms ending 08 to about 14). Fantastic view, and the windows open slightly. Bring camera and binoculars.
The Executive Level rooms have been made over in a nice blond wood decor, and they're spacious.
Much recommended.....
Originally Posted by
Explore
I think Kincaid's for seafood, on the Bay. Otherwise you're looking at hotel restaurants, including the Embassy, Doubletree, and HGI. Aside from Bayside strolling, it's not a very pedestrian-friendly environment, since the terrain is auto-oriented 1960's Bay landfill that would be prohibited under current environmental policies.
I agree with both of Explore's posts. I had been staying here three times a month, though I've since moved on to another airport property, as of March '15. The lounge really is pretty good with a couple of hot dishes in the evening and, as Explore said, the usual stuff in the morning. The service is better than usual too.
The hotel has a nice, under-building parking lot that always seems to have space.
I've moved to another hotel for a better gym. Otherwise, this one is good.