Long-Term Extended Stays: Rates, Benefits, Information, Questions and Suggestions
May 22, 2006, 12:42 pm
#31
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There are plenty of choices in the area. I'd call a few hotels directly and see what king of long term rate you can negotiate. You'll do better than bokking on the website.
One thing to keep in mind; if your stay goes over a month you will get the taxes refunded when you check out.
One thing to keep in mind; if your stay goes over a month you will get the taxes refunded when you check out.
May 22, 2006, 2:05 pm
#32
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And also ...
I believe there is still a 100,000 point/stay limit, so if you'll be there long enough to approach that, you'll have to work something out with the manager. It may be as simple as booking a night in someone else's name and never moving at all.
May 22, 2006, 4:42 pm
#33
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Originally Posted by BigLar
I believe there is still a 100,000 point/stay limit, so if you'll be there long enough to approach that, you'll have to work something out with the manager. It may be as simple as booking a night in someone else's name and never moving at all.
May 22, 2006, 4:47 pm
#34
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Will your mother be at the UCSD hospital in north Hillcrest? I'm trying to visualize what Hilton property is close by without great success; perhaps in Mission Valley?
Here is a map of the location where I am assuming she will be. If this is correct, you can put that address in on the Hilton website to see what properties are close. I find 3 in Mission Valley.
Is your mother going to rent a car, or use taxis to the hospital? She'll need to do a bit of complicated freeway driving to get to those properties. You'll want to think about whether your mother will be comfortable with that.
Here is a map of the location where I am assuming she will be. If this is correct, you can put that address in on the Hilton website to see what properties are close. I find 3 in Mission Valley.
- Doubletree Club San Diego
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
- Doubletree Hotel San Diego-Mission Valley
Is your mother going to rent a car, or use taxis to the hospital? She'll need to do a bit of complicated freeway driving to get to those properties. You'll want to think about whether your mother will be comfortable with that.
Last edited by SanDiego1K; May 22, 2006 at 5:08 pm
May 22, 2006, 11:32 pm
#35
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Embassy Suites La Jolla
I just finished a 2 week stay at the Embassy Suites La Jolla at UTC and enjoyed the stay. The fact that there is a full breakfast every morning and free laundry facilities really made the stay more bearable. There is good access to the 805 and the 5 is also quite close. Plus the UTC(University Town Center) shopping center is right across the road when there is the need/desire to kill some time.
My $0.02.
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My $0.02.
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May 22, 2006, 11:39 pm
#36
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UCSD has another hospital near the campus off Gennessee called, Thornton. Your best bet for this property would be the Homewood Suites in Carmel Valley, especially for a long term stay.Homewood Suites .
May 23, 2006, 8:00 am
#37
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My vote goes for the Hilton San Diego Resort - Mission Bay. The beachside location is beautiful, with a boardwalk, watersports, excellent fittness center and eacsy access to I5, I8 and Pacific Hwy.
May 23, 2006, 4:14 pm
#38
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Originally Posted by mazzer
My vote goes for the Hilton San Diego Resort - Mission Bay. The beachside location is beautiful, with a boardwalk, watersports, excellent fittness center and eacsy access to I5, I8 and Pacific Hwy.
looks like ucsd has not accepted her as a pt (will give it one more shot next wk)
appreciate all the help guys...will know more next wk (mother is on a respirator so transfer issues etc)
thanks anyway!
Jun 1, 2006, 9:53 pm
#39
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well guys...after a lot of begging, they are going to evaluate her after all.
thanks to everyone who replied....since my father is 80 years old and will be staying by himself, i am probably going to pick the doubletree that's about 0.5 miles away....AARP rate was about $130...(we won't be knowing if we are staying long term until they decide whether or not to do surgery....i hope
they do it for her sake!)
if anyone knows of a better rate, let me know..thanks again!
thanks to everyone who replied....since my father is 80 years old and will be staying by himself, i am probably going to pick the doubletree that's about 0.5 miles away....AARP rate was about $130...(we won't be knowing if we are staying long term until they decide whether or not to do surgery....i hope
they do it for her sake!)
if anyone knows of a better rate, let me know..thanks again!
Last edited by alfaman; Jun 1, 2006 at 9:57 pm Reason: need to change message
Jun 9, 2006, 7:49 pm
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No long-term stays at Hampton Inn?
I have been looking at doing a long-term stay in LA and was considering a Hamtpon Inn, but after talking with the staff at both the LAX Hampton Inn and the Carson/Torrance property, they told me that Hampton is no longer doing extended stays (a recent policy change) and that its a night-by-night basis. I was just curious if others had experienced this too or if it is a localized, property decision.
Jun 9, 2006, 8:03 pm
#41
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I seriously doubt that Hilton has mandated such a policy. Each franchise is indivdually owned and operated. I am sure that they would take you on an extended stay basis, but just won't offer a discount. Maybe the business is strong enough at those two hotels that they can afford not to offer an extended stay reduced price.
Mar 7, 2007, 9:01 am
#43
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Long term stay
I just accepted a job out of state and since I have no idea what part of town I want to live on I'm thinking of a long term stay at one of the Homewood Suites in town. I've looked at the Hilton website and the rates are not bad, but I was wondering if you all thought I could do better if I called up the Sales Manager, or would it be even better to show up in person?
Mar 7, 2007, 9:03 am
#44
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I just accepted a job out of state and since I have no idea what part of town I want to live on I'm thinking of a long term stay at one of the Homewood Suites in town. I've looked at the Hilton website and the rates are not bad, but I was wondering if you all thought I could do better if I called up the Sales Manager, or would it be even better to show up in person?
Apr 23, 2008, 2:29 pm
#45
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Extended Stay
I will be traveling to Carmel, Indiana in about two weeks. It'll be a stay of six weeks. 
I have to decide in one week where I want to stay. There's a Homewood but it is extremely decrepit and terrible. The Hilton Garden Inn there looks nice and is only 3 yrs old. Anyone ever been there or can recommend another Hilton Carmel, Indiana property???
I have to decide in one week where I want to stay. There's a Homewood but it is extremely decrepit and terrible. The Hilton Garden Inn there looks nice and is only 3 yrs old. Anyone ever been there or can recommend another Hilton Carmel, Indiana property???