Marriott Bonvoy hotels at San Francisco Airport
Feb 22, 2012, 8:10 am
#80
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Stayed there in November and had the same question as the OP when I first arrived. The area is very industrial like with only the one main street; didn't notice any side streets to speak of and no parking allowed on the main road either. 100% agree with dayone: I checked-in then returned the rental car as I was flying out next morning.
Feb 22, 2012, 1:16 pm
#83
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The problem is that we are going to stay there for 2 nights and we are not flying out of SFO 2 days after checking out.
The reason I booked the hotel was that I got a really good rate.
The reason I booked the hotel was that I got a really good rate.
Feb 22, 2012, 2:05 pm
#84
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If you're willing to park a few blocks, there are some side streets with free parking in the area. Some have time restrictions but I believe those only apply during business hours.
Feb 22, 2012, 4:22 pm
#85
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Feb 22, 2012, 5:09 pm
#86
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Dulles, VA
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I don't know if it's an option, but I've stayed at the Courtyard Oyster Point quite a few times. It's pretty good for a Courtyard, and is 5 miles or so close to San Francisco than the full Marriott. Free parking and, as of the last time I was there late last year, they still had the full buffet breakfast instead of the overpriced Bistro setup.
Mar 14, 2012, 4:14 am
#87
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I was thinking about staying there because I'd like to try a FS Marriott in the US. I'm now thinking not having a car on the days I'm there.
How is the lounge (will be there during weekdays)? And how do they treat Gold?
Thanks in advance!
How is the lounge (will be there during weekdays)? And how do they treat Gold?
Thanks in advance!
Mar 29, 2013, 6:22 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 154
Residence Inn Platinum Upgrade
I just checked in to the Residence Inn San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront into a one bedroom suite. They show that they have two bedroom suites available when I try to reserve one on Marriott's web site. In fact, I can reserve 2 two bedroom rooms.
Upon checking in I asked if it would be possible to be upgraded to a two bedroom suite as a Platinum. The front desk person said he would have to get the manager to find out. The manager came and told me he would but he doesn't have any available. I then informed him I was able to book one right then online and he said they have a two bedroom that is currently unusable and that room must have mistakenly gotten into the inventory.
Strangely, he apparently didn't remove either of the two bedrooms that are available because I can still reserve them online. I could possibly find out if they are really available by reserving one or both but would technically have to pay for them as it would be too late to cancel. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
Upon checking in I asked if it would be possible to be upgraded to a two bedroom suite as a Platinum. The front desk person said he would have to get the manager to find out. The manager came and told me he would but he doesn't have any available. I then informed him I was able to book one right then online and he said they have a two bedroom that is currently unusable and that room must have mistakenly gotten into the inventory.
Strangely, he apparently didn't remove either of the two bedrooms that are available because I can still reserve them online. I could possibly find out if they are really available by reserving one or both but would technically have to pay for them as it would be too late to cancel. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
Mar 29, 2013, 6:53 pm
#89
Join Date: Oct 2001
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They are lying to you and apparently not going to give it to you if a manager got involved.
I did this exact thing 2 years ago at an obviously empty RI over the weekend when we really needed it. Clerk denied over & over rooms the 2BR's were available until I went into the my tiny studio room, fired up my laptop & reserved SIX 2 BR's and showed it to her. She let me into a 2BR but said the manager would need to override the triple the studio rate.
The manager granted the upgrade and apologized via email several times.
Its easier to lie then just be honest and say we would rather take a chance on selling them. Maybe try to reserve more than 1 2BR, save a file/printout without reserving and showing it again.
I'd be more pissed off about the lying. After all, they don't have to give it to you available or not since its technically a suite. Vote with your feet and leave...
I did this exact thing 2 years ago at an obviously empty RI over the weekend when we really needed it. Clerk denied over & over rooms the 2BR's were available until I went into the my tiny studio room, fired up my laptop & reserved SIX 2 BR's and showed it to her. She let me into a 2BR but said the manager would need to override the triple the studio rate.
The manager granted the upgrade and apologized via email several times.
Its easier to lie then just be honest and say we would rather take a chance on selling them. Maybe try to reserve more than 1 2BR, save a file/printout without reserving and showing it again.
I'd be more pissed off about the lying. After all, they don't have to give it to you available or not since its technically a suite. Vote with your feet and leave...