Last edit by: WasKnown
Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from Dec 2016: 3 exceptional stays with Aman-like service and true luxury
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ue-luxury-1716
As of September 2021:
Breakfast is served as in-room dining
Spa is closed (seemingly permanently?)
Gym is open
Bar is open weekends until 11 PM
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ue-luxury-1716
As of September 2021:
Breakfast is served as in-room dining
Spa is closed (seemingly permanently?)
Gym is open
Bar is open weekends until 11 PM
St Regis San Francisco [Master Thread]
#286
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: All over
Programs: AA-LTP, HH-DIA, Marriott-LT+AMB, Hyatt-Globalist, Hertz-PC, UA-GS
Posts: 6,823
My stay a few weeks ago, I was pre upgraded by them to an Astor suite. First time ever! Well...without having to ask or check online to see if they were selling suites (too much work for what I thought they should do automatically for plt's, if avail)
#287
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Port Washington, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Priority Club Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 41
Just denied late checkout
Said 1pm only as it's based upon availability after calling the front desk. This isn't a resort or conference hotel per platinum concierge when making the reservation (I didn't check). Corporate just told me that 4pm late checkout is always based upon availability which is not in the fine print for SPG.com benefits.
#288
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Corporate just told me that 4pm late checkout is always based upon availability which is not in the fine print for SPG.com benefits.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#289
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Port Washington, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Priority Club Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 41
Just denied late checkout
Front desk says it's always based upon availability. Corporate just said the same thing regardless of conference or resort. Platinum concierge is thinking the same thing even though I point out that SPG.com benefits doesn't show availability exclusion. When making reservation the platinum phone rep said 4pm would not be a problem since this isn't a con/resort hotel(I never bothered to double check this). Oh well, I got a late flight out with kids and this kinda sucks. Way to go St. Regis !
#291
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
That is customer service. Did you ask to speak to a supervisor, as I suggested?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#292
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Port Washington, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Priority Club Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 41
SPG platinum concierge is talking to hotel
Okay 4pm it is though I'm sure the hotel never honors this benefit in general just like the upgrades to rooms available, etc
#293
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Did you miss post #286?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#294
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Port Washington, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Priority Club Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 41
Not saying they never upgrade....
Stating that policy is somewhat subjective based on what they feel like. I was upgraded 1 room category when 2 types before suites were available at check-in. The check-in person had to ask whether a premium room was even a choice for platinum upgrade or not. They then preassigned me that room type after she confirmed with her neighbor check-in rep. When I checked in later that night was downgraded back to deluxe room.
Just a bit murky is all. Sure they upgrade as they feel they need to or want to. That being said the hotel is otherwise fine
Just a bit murky is all. Sure they upgrade as they feel they need to or want to. That being said the hotel is otherwise fine
#295
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
William - clearly there is a problem with this hotel honoring SPG's rules on Platinum upgrades. Pointing out one instance where the hotel plays by the rules doesn't prove that the problem is fixed.
Should we point out the post numbers where Platinum guests were not given upgrades when spg.com shows better rooms? Should we point out the post numbers where the property backtracked and changed their story on why they denied an upgrade?
How long has the 4 PM Platinum check-out been in existence? I believe it has been around since this property opened. How can they get this wrong? I can see a mistake if the policy changed...but it has been around since the get go for this hotel, right?
The hotel is OBVIOUSLY trying to cut corners when it comes to Platinum benefits. This is really not deniable/debatable.
Should we point out the post numbers where Platinum guests were not given upgrades when spg.com shows better rooms? Should we point out the post numbers where the property backtracked and changed their story on why they denied an upgrade?
How long has the 4 PM Platinum check-out been in existence? I believe it has been around since this property opened. How can they get this wrong? I can see a mistake if the policy changed...but it has been around since the get go for this hotel, right?
The hotel is OBVIOUSLY trying to cut corners when it comes to Platinum benefits. This is really not deniable/debatable.
#296
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Should we point out the post numbers where Platinum guests were not given upgrades when spg.com shows better rooms? Should we point out the post numbers where the property backtracked and changed their story on why they denied an upgrade?
How long has the 4 PM Platinum check-out been in existence? I believe it has been around since this property opened. How can they get this wrong? I can see a mistake if the policy changed...but it has been around since the get go for this hotel, right?
The hotel is OBVIOUSLY trying to cut corners when it comes to Platinum benefits. This is really not deniable/debatable.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#297
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
I take individual reviews with a grain of salt. But, when a property has a history of "issues" with Platinum members (upgrades, late check out, etc.), I think it's fair to say that the property is deliberately trying to deny benefits/cut corners.
On the flipside, there are some real gems. If there is review after review after review of great service (see Westin Diplomat, see Hotel Bretagne, etc.), the hotel is obviously abiding by the rules of the SPG program and should receive kudos.
I agree with you 99.9% of the time (well, give or take ), but I don't agree with you in this case. Clearly, in my opinion, there is a problem with this hotel. While upgrades are always debatable because there is not transparency (was the room clean when the person checked in?), the 4 PM late check out is: 1) long-standing (and in existence before this property even opened!!) and 2) not allowed to be denied unless the property is a resort or there is a conference going on....both not the case in this instance.
Trying to deny a 4 PM late check out is just blatantly bad, William. You are usually not such a "homer."
#298
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Port Washington, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Priority Club Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 41
Lets hope this is no longer an issue in the future....
I would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay with us. It was brought to my attention about your 4pm late checkout which I have extended to 4pm. Thank you for bringing to my attention this issue and I assure you that we will do an extensive re-training with all our associates with the benefits of our Platinum Starwood preferred Guest Program.
If I can be of further assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Craig Hiroshi Nishio Assistant Front Office Manager
THE ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO 125 THIRD STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103
If I can be of further assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Craig Hiroshi Nishio Assistant Front Office Manager
THE ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO 125 THIRD STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103
#299
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Which probably means that I know a little more about the situation here than everyone else.
Suffice to say, the hotel has been responsive to every contact we have had with them recently, so I really do not think it will be an ongoing affair...unless of course a new round of front desk associates are hired and are temporarily overwhelmed by all the training they have to endure. Still, time and experience cures that eventually.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Suffice to say, the hotel has been responsive to every contact we have had with them recently, so I really do not think it will be an ongoing affair...unless of course a new round of front desk associates are hired and are temporarily overwhelmed by all the training they have to endure. Still, time and experience cures that eventually.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#300
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
Which probably means that I know a little more about the situation here than everyone else.
Suffice to say, the hotel has been responsive to every contact we have had with them recently, so I really do not think it will be an ongoing affair...unless of course a new round of front desk associates are hired and are temporarily overwhelmed by all the training they have to endure. Still, time and experience cures that eventually.
Suffice to say, the hotel has been responsive to every contact we have had with them recently, so I really do not think it will be an ongoing affair...unless of course a new round of front desk associates are hired and are temporarily overwhelmed by all the training they have to endure. Still, time and experience cures that eventually.