uftc

The Tower Suites are nice, but they're essentially a guest office on the top floor w/ a balcony (a real one, as opposed to the fake ones most of the rooms have). You can see them if you look up at the outside corners of the building from the pool area. The balconies have either a patio dining set or a couple of chaise lounges on them. Probably 120 square feet or so.

If you don't want / need to sit outside, the fireplace suites are bigger and have nicer layouts. Not to mention the fireplace...

Score8

This time I received a workout room, which for the uninformed is the same as a guest office suite with a treadmill, an extra flatscreen and some other workout goodies rather than a fax machine...

Still the same problem in this room...there are two tv's and neither of them is fully viewable from the bed.

DCFlyer0306

What are the options on getting from this hotel to SFO? I have searched online and found one shuttle service but wonder if others who have stayed there have had any experiences with shuttles, public transit, etc. I am trying to figure out how early of a flight I can book out of SFO. Thanks!

gabo02

When I have stayed here or the Sheraton
Palo Alto which is next door. I have taken
caltrain which is literally behind the hotel. Then from there
take Bart to SFO. Might wanna check caltrain
website

OneWorldTraveller

Is there any recent plat experience? I'm wondering they're still offering free breakfast to plats? I appreciate you guys feedback.

zakami

I don't think the Westin has ever offered free breakfast to plats; at least I have never been offered out of numerous stays. I do get upgraded about 1 in every 5 stays. Since my typical stay in 1 night, its rather poor. If you want breakfast, go with the Sheraton next door which has a lounge.

OneWorldTraveller

Thanks for your info.. I misunderstood somebody's posting. It meant Sheraton. However, I've been in Sheraton, but not quite impressive for room and even lounge.. So, this time I'm thinking going to Westin. Rate difference is only 20$.. But, 1 upgrade out of 5 stays is quite tough..

MDtR-Chicago

Any public transit option will take at least an hour.

From the airport:

The most direct route is the SamTrans KX bus route. Takes almost exactly an hour, costs $2, and drops off at the Caltrain station behind the hotel.

Monday-Friday 7pm to roughly 11pm and all day Sat/Sun you can take a BART train one stop to Millbrae and switch to a southbound Caltrain. The total cost will be $8.75. (During the day weekdays you have to take two BART trains to get to Caltrain.)

The easiest option is to take SuperShuttle. Frequent departures from SFO, usually takes around 45 mnutes (Palo Alto tends to be around the middle of the run) and costs about $25.

From the hotel:

SamTrans KX picks up from the bus circle at the train station, as above. The train option should be valid starting around 6pm for a 7pm BART connection. SuperShuttle will give you a 15 minute pickup window but will strongly encourage you to leave 3 hours before your flight.

Taxi is generally $85-$110 and will need to be scheduled in advance (probably won't be able to hail one).

boston aa flyer

Just stayed... one night... upgraded to a tower suite... room was lovely, balcony was great. housekeeping and room service staff was great. breakfast (included in rate) was delicious.

calling the hotel a maze is an understatement. My guess is that MC Escher was the inspiration.

lastly, the check in staff left a lot to be desired.

If you do go.... have dinner at Reposado... walking distance, mexican... food was fantastic.

MDtR-Chicago

You picked a good one...

It seems like every good restaurant on the peninsula is within 5 blocks of this hotel.

On the way to Reposado, you pass the Peninsula Creamery, which is owned by the same people. Same quality of food but a diner menu.

There are at least 10 other places nearby that would be strong recommendations for food.

Score8

I sometimes eat in Soleil, in the hotel. The pork chop is one of my favorites.

LIH Prem

via my friend Greg:

Anybody there Oct 29, 2015?

12 people hospitalized due to some sort of fumes, remaining guests asked to stay in their rooms.

http://kron4.com/2015/10/29/palo-alt...unknown-order/

I hope everybody is ok.

-David