Really liking the Spring Hill Suites brand!
Jul 16, 2010, 10:42 am
#31
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MCI, or a Delta Jet
Programs: Delta DM!
Posts: 513
I'm loving the SHS, too.. And trying to book myself there as often as I can. Spending a week in Earth City, MO at the SHS there.. I love that property. Conveniently located and very nice.
Jul 16, 2010, 11:13 am
#32
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
Marriott has enticed me back to CY by offering the 10k points for 3 stays promotion. I've done two CY stays so far, but am having a hard time forcing myself to do the third. I've got to be in Greensboro at the beginning of August, so maybe the airport CY, which is decent.
Jul 16, 2010, 3:47 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: North Springfield, Nebraska
Programs: Marriott, United, Enterprise
Posts: 161
Jul 16, 2010, 4:39 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MCI, or a Delta Jet
Programs: Delta DM!
Posts: 513
Jul 16, 2010, 4:55 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: WA, US
Programs: lots of little things
Posts: 705
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...ental-airport/
Jul 16, 2010, 9:19 pm
#36
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
Some (most?) of the older SHS are total crap and cheaply built IMO. I cite the SHS in Overland Park, KS, in the middle of tornado alley where flushing to the left and right of you and a guest walking above you was completely audible. I would love to try a new one although a 1/2 wall is hardly family friendly if trying to enjoy "relations" on a vacation. I'd choose a RI despite the point 'ho I am....
Jul 16, 2010, 9:34 pm
#37
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: North Springfield, Nebraska
Programs: Marriott, United, Enterprise
Posts: 161
Some (most?) of the older SHS are total crap and cheaply built IMO. I cite the SHS in Overland Park, KS, in the middle of tornado alley where flushing to the left and right of you and a guest walking above you was completely audible. I would love to try a new one although a 1/2 wall is hardly family friendly if trying to enjoy "relations" on a vacation. I'd choose a RI despite the point 'ho I am....
Never had an issue with it.
Jul 20, 2010, 2:32 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: united premier exec, marriott platinum
Posts: 100
IAH SpringHill
The SHS at IAH is one of the new concept properties, too. Felt kinda like one of those IKEA floor model rooms, but in a good way. Only complaint: The shower is in one bath area and the sink/toilet is in another. That struck me as a little strange.
When I'm wheels up at 6 a.m., I'll still stay at the full-service property in the airport. Can't beat waking up and taking the weird, 2-minute train from the World of Tron to the terminal. But if the rate isn't good there, or I've got a little time in the morning, I'd gladly opt for the SHS and take their complimentary shuttle bus to the terminal.
When I'm wheels up at 6 a.m., I'll still stay at the full-service property in the airport. Can't beat waking up and taking the weird, 2-minute train from the World of Tron to the terminal. But if the rate isn't good there, or I've got a little time in the morning, I'd gladly opt for the SHS and take their complimentary shuttle bus to the terminal.
Jul 21, 2010, 8:07 pm
#40
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MCI, or a Delta Jet
Programs: Delta DM!
Posts: 513
I am at the SHS in east Wichita off Greenwich. It's right by the Hawker/ Beechcraft HQ. Loving the work space & couch area seperated from the sleeping area. Staff is fine, nothing exceptional... They have a bar with good drink specials (not that I tried anything!)
Anyway, I'll definitely be back! ^
Anyway, I'll definitely be back! ^
Jul 21, 2010, 8:47 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA PLT/2MM, UA, Marriott PLT, Starwood
Posts: 221
What is a typical SHS breakfast? Similar to FI? Not too crazy about the Fairfield Inn breakfasts, or even the Residence Inn breakfasts, as a rule --- what does SHS offer?
So far, as we are doing some summer travel, we are staying at Courtyards for the most part, but would look at SHS as an alternative -
thanks in advance for any info---
So far, as we are doing some summer travel, we are staying at Courtyards for the most part, but would look at SHS as an alternative -
thanks in advance for any info---
Jul 21, 2010, 9:21 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 14
Stayed at the new-within-the-year SpringHill in Vernal, Utah last week. It looks like no SpringHill I have been in before. Very different, and pleasant, room layout and color scheme with gauzy curtains down in the lobby giving it a way different feel. Such a different, even fun, experience that it made the Hampton-Inn-like breakfast offerings in the morning a bit of a let-down. Still, a definite recommendation for Vernal.
Jul 22, 2010, 12:10 pm
#43
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
What is a typical SHS breakfast? Similar to FI? Not too crazy about the Fairfield Inn breakfasts, or even the Residence Inn breakfasts, as a rule --- what does SHS offer?
So far, as we are doing some summer travel, we are staying at Courtyards for the most part, but would look at SHS as an alternative -
thanks in advance for any info---
So far, as we are doing some summer travel, we are staying at Courtyards for the most part, but would look at SHS as an alternative -
thanks in advance for any info---
Jul 22, 2010, 3:20 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Marriott platinum
Posts: 296
I stayed at the SHS near the Baltimore airport and was very impressed with the property. They offer a free airport shuttle (it was several miles away) and are across from a large mall. The staff was great!
Jul 22, 2010, 6:46 pm
#45
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MCI, or a Delta Jet
Programs: Delta DM!
Posts: 513
Pretty much a carbon copy of the FI breakfast. Very generic, cheap offerings. Individual yogurt packets, apples, bananas, oatmeal, Kellogg's individually boxed cold cereal, milk, industrial small donuts or danish, heated egg product or wrapped microwavable Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, styrofoam plates, thin black plastic cuttlery, bread slices next to a toaster, coffee, milk in individual cartons, orange and apple juice... You get the picture. Not the kind of breakfast I would make at home, but enough to grab and go. Sometimes there is a waffle maker. (Bet there is someone somewhere who's salivating over the thought of something within that description.)