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May 6, 20242 min read
The Donatello
SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- Pleasant reception staff & efficient checkin. The valet were also very professional. The Spa staff (supervisor...
May 5, 20242 min read
Executive Inn & Suites, Embarcadero, Oakland
SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- Checkin speed here deserves an applause! No predatory fees for checking in early either 🙌 Parking runs $17 --...
May 4, 20243 min read
Worst in State (CO): Hyatt House, Denver Tech Center
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Pet friendly location with uncovered parking. Early checkin is available for a fee of $25, which is steep for the...
May 3, 20242 min read
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Slow checkin speed but early checkin is available for free. Accepted forms of payment include tap/electronic (+...
May 2, 20242 min read
The Atrium Hotel
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- An inviting small-business family-owned vibe. Their cordial & earnest staff provided a swift checkin experience....
May 2, 20242 min read
Club Wyndham Canterbury
CHECKIN & SERVICE -- The receptionist Steven was an ace! Very professional, quick-witted, & a hospitable personality. Concierge were...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Castle, by the Sea Motel
CHECKIN & SERVIC E -- Checkin felt slow & inefficient; it would be nice to see more automation, tap pay, & less paper waste ♻️. This...
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Residence Inn, San Francisco Airport, San Mateo
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- I like the property manager here; swift, personable, & respectful. No egregious fee for early checkin. Uncovered...
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Denver Central Park
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Free early checkin & uncovered parking available onsite. The checkin process itself was slow & the customer service...
Apr 27, 20243 min read
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise, Las Vegas
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- 👍 good Smooth checkin process provided by upbeat & friendly staff; hospitality was exceptional from every employee...
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Dinah's Garden Hotel
CHECKIN & LOCATION -- Empathetic staff & fast checkin! The lobby is uniquely decorated with a mix of old & new design patterns....
Apr 25, 20242 min read
AC Hotel Marriott, Pleasanton
CHECKIN & PROPERTY -- The staff were very hospitable, the checkin flow was just slower than average. No egregious fees for parking or...
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Homewood Suites by Hilton, San Jose Airport-Silicon Valley
CHECKIN & SERVICE -- The front desk representative was very friendly, & they swiftly handled our early checkin (No additional fees)....
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Hampton Inn, Patterson
CHECKIN & SERVICE -- Fast checkin with Tap payment & Free parking. Staff were nice enough but Maintenance was reluctant to do......
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Kinzie Hotel
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Fast & efficient! The gentleman rep was SWIFT & personable-- finally a good checkin experience in Chicago🙌 (third...
Apr 13, 20242 min read
Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham, Chicago
Requested by a fellow traveler SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Unimpressed by the in-person experience & the $30 early checkin fee. The reservation...
Mar 21, 20244 min read
Worst in state (HI): Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
SERVICE -- 👎 bad No early checkin, nor on time. Late checkin (by a few hours) seems to be the norm so prepare to walk around the...
Mar 11, 20243 min read
Worst in State (IL): Majestic Hotel
SERVICE & CHECKIN -- 👎 poor $30 early checkin fee, following a 15 minutes wait at the unmanned front desk seems ironic 🤔. Not off to a...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Worst in State (FL): Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
AKA the racist one... I was VERY excited to experience this property & brand initially. With exactly 5 locations in the US, I had been...
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Hotel Review: The Murieta Inn and Spa
comfortable & cozy, all-in-one 4⭐️ hotel! SERVICE -- 👍 great Check-in was a breeze—under 4 minutes-- & the self-service parking was...
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