Hyatt Regency Santa Clara REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 12, 2011, 12:05 am
#167
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And it will cost you more than 2500 pts is worth.
But in this case I was initially planned to arrive much earlier than was possible for him to pick me up at the airport. However the point is now moot as I was able to get a later flight! Problem solved in another way.
Apr 24, 2011, 10:02 pm
#168
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Apr 24, 2011, 10:03 pm
#169
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Apr 24, 2011, 10:08 pm
#170
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I wasn't the one asking for directions. I was posting them, but realized that they were already given in the thread.
google maps says over 2 hours, depending on start time/day. I wouldn't do it unless I had a reason.
-David
google maps says over 2 hours, depending on start time/day. I wouldn't do it unless I had a reason.
-David
Apr 24, 2011, 10:56 pm
#171
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Frankly, I don't see the point of doing it, unless you are:
1. on vacation, and have all kind of time to leisurely explore BART/Caltrain/light rail
2. so strapped for cash that this may be the only way
3. so cheap that this may be the only way
Of course, rental cars are not so cheap these days at SFO and the price of gas in the area is over $4 per gallon
1. on vacation, and have all kind of time to leisurely explore BART/Caltrain/light rail
2. so strapped for cash that this may be the only way
3. so cheap that this may be the only way
Of course, rental cars are not so cheap these days at SFO and the price of gas in the area is over $4 per gallon
Apr 25, 2011, 12:23 am
#172
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May 18, 2011, 11:38 pm
#173
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I was curious that if anyone has been upgraded to suite at HR Santa Clara. I have stayed there 20+ times as a Diamond member but never got upgraded.
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
May 18, 2011, 11:47 pm
#174
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I was curious that if anyone has been upgraded to suite at HR Santa Clara. I have stayed there 20+ times as a Diamond member but never got upgraded.
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
It's tough to get them since they're usually blocked off for the conventions but it can happen.
May 18, 2011, 11:50 pm
#175
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I've have been upgraded to a suite a few times. They have few suites and I've only been upgraded when the hotel is low in occupancy. The suites are usually taken by guest who are holding a function at the hotel or convention center they are rarely available for an upgrade for diamonds.
I was curious that if anyone has been upgraded to suite at HR Santa Clara. I have stayed there 20+ times as a Diamond member but never got upgraded.
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
I couldn't help asking them whether they have suites or not when checking in last week, and was told they only have 6 suites..
May 19, 2011, 12:31 am
#176
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Cool, thanks kenbo, Radiant Flyer for the replies. Yeah that makes sense. It is a little weird for a hotel w/ 500 rooms to have only 6 suites though IMO..
I've have been upgraded to a suite a few times. They have few suites and I've only been upgraded when the hotel is low in occupancy. The suites are usually taken by guest who are holding a function at the hotel or convention center they are rarely available for an upgrade for diamonds.
May 19, 2011, 11:29 pm
#177
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Marriott style which tend to focus on building business hotel rather than providing enough suites upgrade for members. Intercontinental, on the other hand, always provides enough suites for the frequent member.
May 20, 2011, 6:10 am
#178
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I believe this property was originally built by Doubletree and then run by Westin for a number of years before being acquired by Hyatt a few years ago. It is very much a business hotel as it is part of the Santa Clara Convention Center. Personally, a suite upgrade at a property like this has little or no value as I am almost always by myself and spend a minimal amount of time in the room during my typical 1-3 night stay.
May 20, 2011, 6:22 am
#179
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May 21, 2011, 12:26 pm
#180
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I was upgraded to a suite two weeks ago even though there was a big wedding going on at the Convention Center. But I'm pretty sure it was bc the time before when I stayed I had a bad experiece with many noisy, drunk neighbors.
Several times there has been no availability when I asked to use a suite ug cert. Sometimes I get an ug to a room with a balcony or a hypoallergenic room.
I will be there tonight if anyone wants to meet up.
But I'm pretty sure it was bc the time before when I stayed I had a bad experiece with many noisy, drunk neighbors.Several times there has been no availability when I asked to use a suite ug cert. Sometimes I get an ug to a room with a balcony or a hypoallergenic room.
I will be there tonight if anyone wants to meet up.