GUWonder

It seems by now that it’s clearly not a priority for this hotel to bring back the lounge. I guess the writing was on the wall a couple of years before the pandemic when the hotel pushed to eliminate lounge access on the last of the major corporate rates that included lounge access at this property.

FriendlySkies

Such a disappointment. I've spent probably fifty nights at this property since I joined FT in 2009 and always loved the lounge. The selections for breakfast and dinner always seemed fresh to me and were on a nice rotation. Certainly better, imo, than the restaurant. Last breakfast I had at the restaurant was just so-so.

59Impala

interesting, I thought breakfast early October was excellent. fresh fruits, more than the usual unripe melons. egg station, etc

FriendlySkies

Glad to hear if that’s now the case. My last stay earlier this year didn’t seem too special in the breakfast dept. I certainly missed being able to have lox and a bagel.

Warriorconcept

Was trying to decide on an airport hotel for next week and called to ask, seems they have no plans to open the lounge anytime soon. No drink or appetizer vouchers for globalists as I've received at some other properties. Can't complaint too much at such a low rate I suppose.

UA-NYC

Flip side, breakfast buffet in the restaurant better than what was previously served in the lounge

CMK10

For what it's worth the buffet was really mediocre in April.

59Impala

buffet in October was excellent, with mad to order eggs and large variety of fruits, with more that only the unripe 2 melon types usually served. great staff, too.

ORDnHKG

I find that very basic right now in January, yes there is an omelette station, but fruits are standard cut fruits but no whole apples/oranges/banana, and just OJ not even apple juice or cranberry juice, no smoked salmon or cold meat no made to order waffle (or pre made waffle), no pancake except french toast sticks, this is a buffet breakfast worst than a Hilton garden inn (I am HH diamond as well)

No great staff neither as after I signed the bill before I walk inside, I was told just take any open seats, no staff came after, no one ask me or anyone nearby me if we want coffee or tea neither (all self served). And apparently they are not serving any ala carte items except buffet, so this is just basically an embassy suites breakfast except one has to sign a bill.


Maybe you will say January is low occupancy, but not this particular weekend, as the hotel seems like is hosting a gathering of a fraternity with several hundreds of people and a travel show going on at the convention center right next to it at the same time.

TravisMT81

It’s always like that, even when the hotel is sold out.

born sleepy

Checked in tonight for five nights, got u/g to "panorama suite" as a Glob which is the weirdest hotel room I've ever had. Two levels connected by a tiny and rickety spiral staircase. No elevator access to upper level; I ended up hauling my heavy bag up the wider stairs in the hallway. Room decor is very dated; I saw pics of some really nice new rooms here but I guess these didn't get the makeover. So. Much. BROWN. The lobby is a trip. Bar food menu looks the same as pretty much any other hotel bar. Parking is an insane $34/night.

CMK10

Stayed over the weekend and had a much more pleasant experience than my visit in April, 2022.

Check In: Friendly front desk staff. I was upgraded to a king in the Premier Tower which as an Explorist is about as good as it gets.

Room: While the Premier Tower means no oddly shaped rooms, it does mean a long walk. The room was actually quite nice though and there were no issues with soundproofing or Wifi. Though the bathroom has these strange half doors you slide together to shut.







Dining: Breakfast is way better than a year ago. Omelet station, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French Toast and potatoes. All actually quite good. Annoyingly the hotel's restaurant is not open for lunch.



I'd really disliked this hotel a year ago but I like it better now.

rffpgadsp

Is the lounge still not open yet?

FriendlySkies

Based upon the information I last received, it won’t be reopening. Haven’t seen any reports to the contrary :/

bostonbali

Amy issues with making the buffet breakfast to go? I have an early AM flight, and would rather eat my (boxed) breakfast while waiting at the gate than wake up unnecessarily early to eat at the restaurant.