Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Jun 4, 2018, 7:22 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 7:34 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 7:35 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 7:46 pm
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I am here to interview intern candidates.
And I'm super unimpressed with my hotel bar/restaurant.
The dining area is fine (but closed right now), but the bar area service is absolutely atrocious. I came down at 2059 to have some food before it got too late. It's now 2146 and they have yet to take my food order. I expected to be back in my room by now.
And I'm super unimpressed with my hotel bar/restaurant.
The dining area is fine (but closed right now), but the bar area service is absolutely atrocious. I came down at 2059 to have some food before it got too late. It's now 2146 and they have yet to take my food order. I expected to be back in my room by now.
Jun 4, 2018, 7:48 pm
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I am here to interview intern candidates.
And I'm super unimpressed with my hotel bar/restaurant.
The dining area is fine (but closed right now), but the bar area service is absolutely atrocious. I came down at 2059 to have some food before it got too late. It's now 2146 and they have yet to take my food order. I expected to be back in my room by now.
And I'm super unimpressed with my hotel bar/restaurant.
The dining area is fine (but closed right now), but the bar area service is absolutely atrocious. I came down at 2059 to have some food before it got too late. It's now 2146 and they have yet to take my food order. I expected to be back in my room by now.
Jun 4, 2018, 7:51 pm
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I'm staying at the YYZ DoubleTree on Wednesday night. I could certainly be convinced to head downtown. But my flight is 8am Thursday.
Jun 4, 2018, 7:59 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 8:04 pm
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Literally an hour from sitting down before I was asked about food.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:07 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 8:08 pm
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Did you get a drink? After about 25-30 mins in the Hilton SFO (south) I went up to the desk to ask if there were plans to take our order at any point.
Service improved, slightly. If it hadn’t been a lack of options (and unwillingness to drive or Uber for miles) I’d have walked out.
Service improved, slightly. If it hadn’t been a lack of options (and unwillingness to drive or Uber for miles) I’d have walked out.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:13 pm
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Jun 4, 2018, 8:16 pm
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I can't name the place or my post will be moved to that hotel's forum 
I would have walked out, but I just wanted something really quick. I could have gone anywhere faster than eating here
Oh well, salad finished, and now there's another beer to get through.
I would have walked out, but I just wanted something really quick. I could have gone anywhere faster than eating here
Oh well, salad finished, and now there's another beer to get through.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:28 pm
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Seems about par for restaurants of mid-range business hotels in North America. If I'm feeling too tired to go out, I usually just ask the front desk clerk to recommend a local restaurant that will deliver.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:40 pm
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Yogi Berra
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Jun 4, 2018, 9:00 pm
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Yay Caps! ^