SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- Perfect customer service.
John was a delight; super helpful & a master of the hospitality craft. He must moonlights as a concierge.
Transition were lovely. Common spaces aren't overtly grandiose, but they still have an upscaled charm.
There was also lively music playing in the halls throughout my stay.
Lounge spaces were clean & inviting.
Elevators are slower so I'd lean towards taking the stairs here.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- Turnover for the room was 10/10 -- airy, clean, & quaint.
Really beautiful design, stock, & personal touches in room.
It has a definitive old-world glamour but doesn't feel stiff at all.
Dimensions were great, along with lighting & storage.
BED -- Quality of sleep was decent.
Mattresses were borderline "ok"; there wasn't enough support. It's time to rotate/replace these...
Linens & bedding were clean. Soft throw blankets were very lush & unique.
Decent pillows.
BATH -- Smaller split-bath layout with alluring fixtures, especially the sink.
The shower experience was positive: water pressure was sufficient & the towels were on the larger side. A cozy bath robe is also provided!
The heavy door is my only complaint (needs a prop to stay open).
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Utterly painful 😖 .
I did not expect the wireless infrastructure to be so bad here. HUGE buzz kill for remote work.
--Performance--
Video streaming - poor
Online gaming - poor
Video chatting - poor
--Nerd Stats--
9-13 Mbps download
6-16 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
10 ms latency
41 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- DoorDash friendly.
There's a very light complementary breakfast at the usual hours. It isn't friendly for those (myself) with food allergies.
✅ microwave
✅ mini-fridge
✅ in-room coffee
✅ vending machines
✅ ice
✅ tea
NOISE -- On a major road so it's hit or miss with noise levels.
There are also planes to consider given proximity to SFO.
LOCATION -- Right on the infamous El Camino. From here you can go anywhere!
Public transit is in the vicinity along with a hodgepodge of walkable shops.
Other than that, it's your typical airport-hotel-cluster geography.
RATING
It has a lot going for it & is very competitive for the price.
If you're looking to "ball on a budget (airport hotel)" this would be the one.
I don't see myself returning but would definitely recommend it.
4/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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