Originally Posted by
shza
Hello all,
I'm a lawyer and we have a trial in Philadelphia in September. Since I'm apparently the pickiest partner about lodgings, I'm making the recommendation to the client. This will be a negotiated group-rate thing, so status-based extras and loyalty don't really come into the picture. (My Hyatt status is only platinum anyway.)
Hyatt is .4 miles closer to court, but I have heard that the Sofitel is nicer. Price is basically a wash. Does anyone have experience with these two hotels (putting aside experience with room upgrades, etc.) to weigh in on whether Sofitel is materially better and should cancel out the extra walk (or need to take cars)?
(We also looked into the Logan but for an extra $10k I'm not going to push that too hard on the client.)
Thanks
Sofitel is nicer.But their guest program sucks to put it politely or Id likely be their perfect customer and spend a lot with them
The Sofitel Philadephia has a more polished hard product if we are referring to the guest room quality.
Sofitel team members some have attitudes and come off snooty and inflexible.
Hyatt Bellevue wins for me as it is Gold Passport recognition and upgrade friendly,do a great breakfast better than Sofitel typically,
has historic significance,wonderful caring front desk folks and the greatest fitness center in Philadelphia if not one of the very best in the country
For that reason when the price is competitive.I'm there
I also like the Bellevues location better and there is a Palm Restaurant in the lobby as well as easy walking distance to Capital Grill, Mortons and a host of others