Hampton or Hilton Garden?
Tough question here folks for you dedicated Hilton followers... I've got a choice on where to stay for the next 3 months - a Hilton Garden or a Hampton Inn. They are right next to each other and both practically new (Lake Forest area outside of Irvine, CA). Rates at both are the same. Both have free Internet access. I'm a Hilton Diamond. Which one should I choose?
Hilton Garden
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<LI>+ $5 pantry money with each checkin
<LI>- Hot breakfast costs extra (Diamond just gets regular breakfast)
<LI>- No room upgrades.
<LI>+ More business guests - quieter.
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Homewood Suites
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<LI>+ Suite upgrades
<LI>+ Hot breakfast every morning
<LI>- Rest of breakfast buffet isn't quite as nice at Hilton Garden
<LI>- More kids/families staying (noisier)
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