Hyatt Place, Fremont, CA REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Feb 8, 2010, 9:53 pm
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Stayed here January 2010. Didn't notice any of the noise issues. Staff was friendly and did a great job with check-in and breakfast, even when the place was full of pre-teen soccer players.
Jan 29, 2011, 1:43 pm
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Not sure if this is new with all Hyatt Place hotels or just this one, but checked in last night and was told as a diamond would receive a double amenity - the points and a cert that had three options - a free beverage (including alcoholic drinks), one I can't recall, or 50-percent off the total of a food and beverage.
I didn't really look at it until this morning and so went down to use it for more than is offered in the mini-buffet breakfast. I ordered cinnamon French toast and wasn't charged for them with the coupon. Granted, they would have only been $6.50, but it was a nice little extra perk.
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
I didn't really look at it until this morning and so went down to use it for more than is offered in the mini-buffet breakfast. I ordered cinnamon French toast and wasn't charged for them with the coupon. Granted, they would have only been $6.50, but it was a nice little extra perk.
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
Jan 29, 2011, 2:59 pm
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At one time they were offering "cheapish" gizmos as the additional amenity but later thankfully switched to the F&B options.
You're right about the hot water. I had to crank the hot water to full opening in order to get warm water for shower. The staff is aware of the problem but it seems they have some kind of structural problem because they can't seem to solve it.
You're right about the hot water. I had to crank the hot water to full opening in order to get warm water for shower. The staff is aware of the problem but it seems they have some kind of structural problem because they can't seem to solve it.
Jan 29, 2011, 5:19 pm
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Not sure if this is new with all Hyatt Place hotels or just this one, but checked in last night and was told as a diamond would receive a double amenity - the points and a cert that had three options - a free beverage (including alcoholic drinks), one I can't recall, or 50-percent off the total of a food and beverage.
I didn't really look at it until this morning and so went down to use it for more than is offered in the mini-buffet breakfast. I ordered cinnamon French toast and wasn't charged for them with the coupon. Granted, they would have only been $6.50, but it was a nice little extra perk.
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
I didn't really look at it until this morning and so went down to use it for more than is offered in the mini-buffet breakfast. I ordered cinnamon French toast and wasn't charged for them with the coupon. Granted, they would have only been $6.50, but it was a nice little extra perk.
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
Jan 30, 2011, 11:17 am
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At one time they were offering "cheapish" gizmos as the additional amenity but later thankfully switched to the F&B options.
You're right about the hot water. I had to crank the hot water to full opening in order to get warm water for shower. The staff is aware of the problem but it seems they have some kind of structural problem because they can't seem to solve it.
You're right about the hot water. I had to crank the hot water to full opening in order to get warm water for shower. The staff is aware of the problem but it seems they have some kind of structural problem because they can't seem to solve it.
I always took the "gizmo" whenever I was there. I have 3 Hyatt Place travel/desk clocks and 1 Hyatt Place glass. It's also definitely specific to this property as I haven't seen a double welcome amenity elsewhere.
Feb 1, 2011, 3:44 pm
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I got a lame mousepad. Didn't go for the gizmo after that.
Feb 27, 2011, 10:25 pm
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Feb 27, 2011, 11:08 pm
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Not sure if this is new with all Hyatt Place hotels or just this one, but checked in last night and was told as a diamond would receive a double amenity - the points and a cert that had three options - a free beverage (including alcoholic drinks), one I can't recall, or 50-percent off the total of a food and beverage.
I remember getting the Additional Amenity Certificate as a Platinum. I used to always use the kiosk as a platinum since there was no published welcome amenity, but had to check n at the front desk one time for whatever reason. Imagine to my surprise when I was presented with a welcome amenity. Now I always check in at the front desk.
Feb 27, 2011, 11:46 pm
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I love this hotel... But I do find it a bit cheesy that a Hyatt Place, where the rooms are all essentially the same, has started trying to peddle NOR1 e-upgrades (for a higher room or one of the slightly larger rooms or a room not facing the freeway).
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Feb 28, 2011, 7:18 pm
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Mar 2, 2011, 12:32 am
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Not sure if this is new with all Hyatt Place hotels or just this one, but checked in last night and was told as a diamond would receive a double amenity...
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
Downside ...a rather chilly shower this am due to no hot water. Don't know if this was hotel-wide or limited to my room.
2) This has been the case whenever I've been given a room at the end of the hall. Or the water temperature varies. But I can't remember at which HPs this was. This and ones in the northern Virginia area, I believe. They're beginning to run together... Anyway, I wonder if it has to do with the fact that these are renovated older properties, and the plumbing may not have been renewed. In many cases, the tub/shower and brightware hasn't been.
May 1, 2011, 8:04 pm
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They offered the certificate last night when I checked in (free non-alcoholic beverage or 50% off a single food and beverage purchase). I used it for a cheese omelette this morning.
Must still be having water problems. They had a stack of flyers on the counter that the hotel would be without water for a few hours in the middle of the day either Monday or Tuesday (can't recall which day it was).
Nice to run into RetirementDreams and Magic111 there.
I booked 2 hours before arrival and got the last king room (1st floor in this case but it worked out OK as it was at the very end of the hall). On check-out agent told me the manager had to process my Costco gift check so left that behind, along with the 50% discount coupon used at breakfast, for them to sort out.
They also had a vat of oatmeal out. Is that new?
Must still be having water problems. They had a stack of flyers on the counter that the hotel would be without water for a few hours in the middle of the day either Monday or Tuesday (can't recall which day it was).
Nice to run into RetirementDreams and Magic111 there.
I booked 2 hours before arrival and got the last king room (1st floor in this case but it worked out OK as it was at the very end of the hall). On check-out agent told me the manager had to process my Costco gift check so left that behind, along with the 50% discount coupon used at breakfast, for them to sort out.
They also had a vat of oatmeal out. Is that new?
May 2, 2011, 7:18 am
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