Hilton Santa Clara {US-CA}
Nov 22, 2006, 3:14 pm
#31
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I live right in this area. 20 minutes definitely sounds reasonable. Before leaving you can check a site like www.kcbs.com to check traffic.
Nov 22, 2006, 3:34 pm
#33
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You can always call 511 on your cellphone for traffic updates. The system and its information is really good!
Nov 22, 2006, 5:31 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Northwest Georgia
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Originally Posted by AK-business-traveler
Thanks - 20 min is doable. Just didn't want to get into a bad situation traffic-wise.
How do you like this property? Any tips?
Thanks again.
How do you like this property? Any tips?
Thanks again.
Nov 23, 2006, 10:48 pm
#36
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Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
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Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
Exec lounge always had an egg dish and a potato dish for breakfast. No longer. Vanished about three weeks ago. Now just cereal, bread, fruit, and yogurt.
Given that I've been staying here 50+ nights a year for the last 3-4 years, this is pretty disappointing.
Given that I've been staying here 50+ nights a year for the last 3-4 years, this is pretty disappointing.
Nov 24, 2006, 7:33 am
#37
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Originally Posted by stc
So, did you consider asking the lounge staff or better the GM about it?
Turns out the lounge is now managed by the front desk, but will probably soon be managed by the lounge/restaurant.
Hot breakfast items may be back, but the other big change likely to happen is charging for (better) beer and wine in the PM and adding 3-4 top shelf liquors. Few US Hiltons have free drinks in their lounges. The thinking is that offering better spirits will offset the sting of paying for them.
Jul 10, 2007, 12:47 pm
#38
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Santa Clara vs. San Jose
Since the Santa Clara property is sold out for most of the week I will be in town, I'm considering the San Jose property - but the photos of the rooms don't look very appealing at all.
I haven't been a Hilton customer in quite some time, having moved full time to SPG, but since their local hotels are also sold out for part of my stay, I decided to mix'n'match as I am on-target to requal for SPG Plat anyway.
Can any local Hilton experts give me their opinion on the current state of the SJ Hilton? How is the service and Gold recognition? Have the rooms been updated?
I haven't been a Hilton customer in quite some time, having moved full time to SPG, but since their local hotels are also sold out for part of my stay, I decided to mix'n'match as I am on-target to requal for SPG Plat anyway.
Can any local Hilton experts give me their opinion on the current state of the SJ Hilton? How is the service and Gold recognition? Have the rooms been updated?
Jul 10, 2007, 1:15 pm
#39
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Weekend warning
If you stay on weekends, the Executive Level lounge is closed.
Swimming pool is outside and faces the parking lot.
Fitness Room is somewhat small.
You can walk to GA easy. You can see the park from the hotel rooms.
Parking is outdoors, no charge to park. Right across the street is the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Swimming pool is outside and faces the parking lot.
Fitness Room is somewhat small.
You can walk to GA easy. You can see the park from the hotel rooms.
Parking is outdoors, no charge to park. Right across the street is the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Sep 23, 2009, 3:04 pm
#41
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My latest stay was about a year ago. I was upgraded to an exec room each stay. Upon check-in I was offered a choice of free internet, a free drink in the lounge or the hotel bar, or a free in-room movie. The internet is free on the exec level, so you would pick one of the others if you get upgraded. Rooms were fine, and quiet.
There are two light rail stations within a block of the hotel. It can take you to the airport, which I found very convenient.
There is really nothing but office buildings, the convention center, and the Hyatt within close walking distance.
There are two light rail stations within a block of the hotel. It can take you to the airport, which I found very convenient.
There is really nothing but office buildings, the convention center, and the Hyatt within close walking distance.
Sep 23, 2009, 5:55 pm
#42
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Location: Pennsylvania
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My latest stay was about a year ago. I was upgraded to an exec room each stay. Upon check-in I was offered a choice of free internet, a free drink in the lounge or the hotel bar, or a free in-room movie. The internet is free on the exec level, so you would pick one of the others if you get upgraded. Rooms were fine, and quiet.
There are two light rail stations within a block of the hotel. It can take you to the airport, which I found very convenient.
There is really nothing but office buildings, the convention center, and the Hyatt within close walking distance.
There are two light rail stations within a block of the hotel. It can take you to the airport, which I found very convenient.
There is really nothing but office buildings, the convention center, and the Hyatt within close walking distance.
Bobette
Sep 24, 2009, 8:44 am
#43
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Not since last week 
It was about the same as always. You seldom get an upgrade to the executive floor but this time I paid for it with one of their special rates (the Visa rate). I used my MR visa to get the special rate of $163 for the executive floor. Even without the 8th floor access you get breakfast in the lounge (its as you'd expect). Hotel still very clean, comfortable. Free parking surrounding the building. Easy in and out onto Great American Parkway.
(funny when i did my OLCI the screen said "You've Been Upgraded", but of course I knew I paid for my upgrade...)
8th floor has free internet. Other floors have paid wireless and a small business lounge in the lobby with a couple of PCs and printers. CL opened 6:30a to 9:30a then 5:30p to 8:30p for snacks.
It was about the same as always. You seldom get an upgrade to the executive floor but this time I paid for it with one of their special rates (the Visa rate). I used my MR visa to get the special rate of $163 for the executive floor. Even without the 8th floor access you get breakfast in the lounge (its as you'd expect). Hotel still very clean, comfortable. Free parking surrounding the building. Easy in and out onto Great American Parkway.
(funny when i did my OLCI the screen said "You've Been Upgraded", but of course I knew I paid for my upgrade...)
8th floor has free internet. Other floors have paid wireless and a small business lounge in the lobby with a couple of PCs and printers. CL opened 6:30a to 9:30a then 5:30p to 8:30p for snacks.
Sep 24, 2009, 1:45 pm
#45
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