BEAV Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 I was surprised to see this property come up so low, and especially on a weeknight (Wed). I've stayed here twice in the past, but at rack rates, before my Priceline & Hotwire days. Amenity icons are still the same as was previously posted for this hotel. Suite Oceanfront Airport Shuttle Restaurant(s) Pool(s) Fitness Center Complimentary Breakfast Kitchenette Golf Nearby Laundry Facilities (self-service)And now a word about parking......Unlike the airport Sheraton, Hyatt, Doubletree & Marriott, this property does not charge a nightly parking fee. The two times I've stayed here in the past (as well as this upcoming stay) were for pre-night flights from SFO. Both times I paid rack rates, however not park-and-fly package rates (which they offer). Each time I have left my car in their lot for the duration of my trip. My previous trip was for 18 nights. In each case I've let the front desk clerk know I would be leaving my car. It's never been a problem, even though I haven't purchased their park-and-fly package. Their park-and-fly packages are only about $20 over their room-only rates. This leads me to believe the park-and-fly packages are for marketing purposes only, and simply a chance to make some additional revenue. But in reality, since they don't charge for parking on a nightly basis, parking for an extended period of time doesn't seem to be an issue for them, despite the fact I haven't purchased a park-and-fly package. At least this has been my experience. I'll report back after this upcoming stay. Incidentally, I had this same experience with the Embassy Suites NORTH SFO zone this past January. I purchased a room at rack rate, however left my car in their lot for 12 nights. When I checked in, the clerk said the limit was 10 nights, however when I returned 12 days later, I got into my car and that was that. Again, no need to purchase their park-and-fly package. I've been shopping for hotel park-and-fly packages for this upcoming trip the past few weeks and was almost ready to book Sheraton's package for $149! Purchased through the link to SavingsBarn.com
bbbb Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 Just got back from ES south and the remodeled rooms are a big improvement.You can"t beat this hotel for $60 on hotwire,I try to stay here everytime I am in the bay area.
BEAV Posted October 7, 2004 Author Report Posted October 7, 2004 I'll report back after this upcoming stay. Returned home this evening from a 14-night vacation. Checked into the hotel on 9/22 before flying out the morning of 9/23. This is definitely the place to stay if you're in a "park and fly" situation. The only signs in their parking lot indicate they're not liable for loss or damage. No mention at all about time limits and/or towing. $58 netted a night's hotel, wine/cocktail reception, full breakfast, round trip airport shuttle and parking for 14 days.
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