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Title: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Kuudere on June 01, 2016, 05:10:02 PM
I like to read about others' experiences for their hotel stays and I think it benefits others who want to compare and contrast for next year, so let's hear those reviews!

I stayed at the Marriott Thursday-Monday. Normally, I have mostly positive things to say about my stay here (been staying here for probably 9-10 years straight now), but this year was definitely not its best. I'm thinking that their staff was very limited due to monitoring the entry points into the convention, and those of us that stayed at the Marriott ended up with lackluster service as a result.

Pros:

Cons:
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: TC X0 Lt 0X on June 01, 2016, 06:32:20 PM
Hyatt

Pros

Cons
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Konekogami on June 01, 2016, 06:52:56 PM
Stayed at the Fairmont Friday-Tuesday

Pros:
- Staff was super nice at check in!  I kept apologizing because I was paying multiple ways (cash from roommates, debit for some, and incidentals on my credit card) Lady checking me in was really nice and kept reassuring me that it was nothing to worry about.
- As always room was super nice.  Ample space, vanity, MIRRORS.
- They have a keurig and an electric kettle now!
- Being next to the Bijan Bakery is always a plus


Cons:
- They didn't hand out trashbags this year.   Well, I was able to get one when I asked the front desk, I just thought it was a bit strange since normally they give you two bags at check in.
- It was IMPOSSIBLE to get warm water from the sink bath and shower were fine, sink.. nada.. which made washing my face a pain.
- .. There was like a radio playing in the bathroom..  For those of you who haven't stayed in the Fairmont, the toilet is in a seperate nook behind a sliding door in the bathroom.. well it sounded like there was a radio with a broken transmission.. lots of static and voices.
- Not the hotels fault, but someone pulled the fire alarm
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Alyxiane on June 02, 2016, 12:46:16 AM
Holiday Inn
Friday-Monday

Pros:
- It's one of the hotels that's far away, so it's much quieter and easier to get the needed beauty sleep.
- Has a 7-11 in the corner just a crosswalk away, and a Denny's a little further out.
- Room was nice and spacious. Came with a mini-fridge and a simple coffee maker.
- Front desk had the info sign that says how frequent the shuttle comes on certain times.

Cons:
- It's one of the hotels that's far away, so it comes with the inconvenience. Using the shuttle and light rail weren't too bad though, but it does require good timing to catch them.
- My room had the misfortune of having the lock itself malfunctioning on Saturday, even when the key cards were supposed to go through fine. It took the next day for it to finally be fixed.

Overall: This was my first year in staying at a hotel that far away from the con. Aside from having to plan accordingly with the shuttle and/or light rail (and that trouble with the lock), staying there went a lot more better than I anticipated. I wouldn't mind having this hotel again if I don't get the closer hotels next year.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Xanreo on June 02, 2016, 02:51:37 AM
Hilton San Jose
Friday - Monday

Pros:
Convenient
Great service
Bathroom has a vanity mirror that's awesome
Quiet

Cons:
I always have this problem at this Hilton. The bathroom faucet has either cold or burning hot water; there is no in-between. Can be slightly annoying.
Not only that, this year I got one with incredibly low pressure. By the end of the weekend, the faucet did nothing but dribble water when turned up all the way. Could've called and switched rooms but I waited for a while for this particular room to be open.
(The Hilton had better not blame and charge me for a faucet that was already malfunctioning)
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Vasyenka on June 02, 2016, 10:07:31 PM
Stayed at the Hilton this year!

Pros:
CONVENIENCE.
Had a problem with my bank during check in and management did a WONDERFUL job handling the situation. Like, I've never had hotel staff arguing with my bank on my behalf before lol
Stayed on the fourth floor, and it was wonderfully quiet!
Elevators were amazingly not terrible whenever we did decide to use them, which I haven't had in previous years.
Spacious room as always with a fridge that worked~ c:

Cons:
Cockroaches in the pool area. Not just little ones, but two roaches that came with their own boss theme music.
Water pressure got progressively worse throughout the weekend! By the end of our stay there was hardly any pressure at all.
Garbage in the hallways also got progressively worse as the weekend progressed.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: RonnieIsSenpaiKawaii on June 03, 2016, 02:16:00 AM
Hyatt

Pros

Cons

Overall: 9/10
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: keitoghostie on June 03, 2016, 09:07:15 AM
Marriott (Stayed Fri-Mon)

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It was my first time staying at the Marriott here, and honestly I've enjoyed the other hotels in the area more (still have yet to stay at the Fairmont!)
I'll probably gravitate towards one of those in the future tbh, but I'm not entirely disappointed in the Marriott!
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: phr34kish on June 03, 2016, 09:25:41 AM
San Jose Marriott
Thursday-Monday

Disclaimer: I wasn't able to secure the room I wanted through the Fanime housing, so I booked through the Marriott directly.

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Cons:
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: YaoiCat on June 03, 2016, 09:35:36 AM
Westin (Stayed Thurs - Mon)

Overall very happy with the Westin!  This was my first year staying anywhere other than Hilton, so I was a little worried that my Fanime experience wouldn't be quite the same as I'm used to, but it all turned out great!

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Cons:
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: SquishyK on June 03, 2016, 03:51:52 PM
Quote from: phr34kish on June 03, 2016, 09:25:41 AM
  • Rewards members get free wifi! :)

Wish I had known that!!

San Jose Marriott
Friday-Monday

Pros:

Cons:

I liked the little metal men. I feel they are both decorative and functional. If you wanted you could probably hang out your cloths for the day on them. Or a small purse.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: _Kai_ on June 03, 2016, 11:34:28 PM
Doubletree Thursday - Monday

Pros:
- As an HHonors member, I could check in and make a specific room request off a hotel map on Thursday morning. When we arrived, keys were already programmed, we were handed cookies and water, and that was that.
- Zero problems with keys working the whole weekend
- Easiest checkout ever, took the keys, asked if a receipt to my email on file was good, and done.
- Shower was always hot, ice bucket actually kept ice for several hours
- Never heard any sort of loud racket, and elevators were all working

Cons:
- The bed...was not terribly comfortable.  Slept on worse for sure, but it was quite hard and the pillows quite floofy but with no actual support.
- The shuttle shuffle.  Never waited more than 10 minutes for one, but it made planning days harder when it could be 2 minutes or it could be 15 until a shuttle arrives.
- Nothing nearby for food.  Hotel cafe and bar were okay but pricey, everything else was near the convention center or Fairmont
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: novaks47 on June 04, 2016, 08:10:00 PM
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport
Fri-Mon

Pros :

- Check in! Even though my room wasn't ready at around 1PM, they found an available room and put me there instead. Very nice!
- Bed was comfy
- Wi-Fi was good and speedy
- Free parking, in a shaded parking garage no less
- Attached restaurant was good
- Cheap!
- Check out was quick and easy
- A/C worked very well
- A 7/11 and Denny's not too far away, about a five minute walk

Cons :

- Pillows were ridiculously soft. I had to take one pillow, and fold it in half just to have any support at all.
- Noise! I could hear people coming and going at all hours. I could also hear the traffic and next door parking lot noise. Also heard a leaf blower in the hotel parking lot at 6:30AM on Saturday.
- No mini-fridges
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: thepharaohinleather on June 08, 2016, 11:49:12 AM
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: mryekcim on June 14, 2016, 01:42:30 AM
San Jose Hilton  (First Time Getting A Hotel Booking Through Fanime Con) Thursday- Monday

The Hilton was my first choice and I was happy to get it an book it. It's a little far from the Con life but I like that like that distance. Everyone there was nice once I checked in and I really hope I can book at the Hilton again, next year.

Pros
1) Staff were super friendly and helpful after check-in.
2) Elevators were not too bad as the other hotels.
3)Convenient(Right next to the gaming hall for quick access.)
4)The mini Fridge helped when storing cold water.
5)Rooms were nicely designed and great to just sit in a bit to recharge those batteries.
6) Gave out these vouchers. (If you wanted the houskeeping to take out the trash and switch out the towels you got a 5 dollar voucher for each night you were staying to use at the hotel.)
7)Easy to get a replacement key. The guy was super nice and even let my pick out the character.
8) Parking was close and was about 12 bucks a night per car with in and out privileges.
9) Check out was quick. All you had to do was leave but double check to see if you owe anything. I forgot I had to pay for parking at the front desk.

Cons
1)Check in was a hastle. Long story short. Tried to check in a couple of times. The front desk was little rude each time. It was weird in that they would not give me a estimated amount of time to check in. One dude keep cutting me off and saying that he did not want to lie to me over and over again.  Check in was at 3PM and I did not get a room until 4PM because I was finally offered a room that was at least on the same floor. I do have to say that they later tried to make it up to me, which helped.
2) Tried to get to settle with a room that looked directly into the pool and people could look in if they wanted to.
3) It's expected but it was faster to take the stairs then wait for the elevator.
4) Not much of a pumping con-life like the other hotels but that is also a plus side.
5) I really wanted both a digitial key card and a physical one but I did not want everyone to download the app.
6)When checking in I could not get any help with my bags.
7)The hotel pillows sorta sucked.
9) No options for food really. You're better off bringing your own.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: Luna Scamander on June 18, 2016, 08:21:15 PM
Quote from: Konekogami on June 01, 2016, 06:52:56 PM
Cons:
- They didn't hand out trashbags this year.   Well, I was able to get one when I asked the front desk, I just thought it was a bit strange since normally they give you two bags at check in.

- .. There was like a radio playing in the bathroom..  For those of you who haven't stayed in the Fairmont, the toilet is in a seperate nook behind a sliding door in the bathroom.. well it sounded like there was a radio with a broken transmission.. lots of static and voices.

I also stayed at the Fairmont, they gave me 2 giant black trashbags for our room when we checked in?  I wonder if they were out by the time you got there?  No clue when you checked in, we checked in at like, 10 am Friday.  And I think the bathroom thing was just your room unfortunately, never experienced that myself.

Everything else I agree with when it comes to your review.  Overall it was a great experience there.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: KyraEnsui on September 18, 2016, 11:09:55 PM
Fairfield Suite and Inn SJ Airport

PROS:
1. Room was spacious with balcony.
2. Mini-fridge
3. Quiet rooms. Best sleep ever. It was quiet despite being near the freeway and casino
4. Staffs were great and free breakfast!
5. Starbucks in walking distant.
6. Free parking!

CONS:
1. Shuttle. I would have to take the Doubletree route to get back if I missed it plus it takes the longest to wait. Luckily, it was only a block away.

I don't mind staying here again. It was so quick to hop on the freeway too.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: ELDEMONIO on December 21, 2016, 12:30:01 PM
Fairmont

Pro's
1.Room was clean and there was room to put random stuff on the floor since we had some cosplay and props around
2.Workers where nice and friendly.
3.Check-in was good. We ended up requesting our room sooner due to exhaustion.
4.Workers parked my car pretty fast and helped keep my stuff secured. Nothing was lost
5.Didn't have a problem with keys

Con's
1.Took like 40 minutes to get my car in check out.
2.Stairs where closed the entire time. So we had to take the elevator with everyone which would take a long time.

But overall it was good. Just not sure why the closed the doors that lead to the stairs since it would of been easier to get to our rooms.
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: dankeykang on December 21, 2016, 03:45:21 PM
Had a pretty interesting stay at my hotel last year:

Fairmont

Pros
1. Firstly, I was upgraded to a suite without having to pay for it but I have my own idea as to why they did that when it seemed like my room has been given away.
2. Was given the two trash bags at checkin for the mess.
3. Having been given a suite, it was amazing and way more room than what was needed for my friend and I. The shower fit 10 people and the mirror in the bathroom had a tv in it!
4. Had relatively bumping parties on Saturday and especially Sunday but never received any complaints.
5. Was able to walk around the con area late at night since it's close
6. Alcohol being given away in the elevators, but this could be happening at other hotels as well.

Cons
1. The checkin was an absolute mess. Granted, we checked in kinda late Friday night but that doesn't mean it should take half an hour to get us a room. As I said before, it seemed to me like they gave away my room prior to me arriving and I just lucked out with the suite.
2. The ice machines ran out on like half the floors? Even if you were on like floor 12, you'd have to go down to like 5 to get ice. Everyone was having parties though so it's understandable.
3. The elevators are always horrendous, and I think it's like that at any of the main famine hotels. And I believe they closed off the stairs because they didn't want tens of thousands of people walking up them at all hours of the day, but I thought it seemed a bit like a fire hazard to me?
4. They give you the tiniest little ice bucket but I was able to fix that by taking a garbage can using one of our trash bags as covering to put the ice in. Worked great as a makeshift cooler.
5. Checkout took like an extra hour to get us a luggage cart but it's crazy busy at the end and it gave us some bonus time in the suite.


I stay at the Fairmont every year because I think the price is worth it for the quality and size of the room. This year, it was an overall amazing experience but I can't really speak to what it would have been like had I not gotten a room.

My question to everyone else is, did any of you who thought/knew their room was given away get upgraded to a suite like I did?
Title: Re: Review Your Hotel 2016!
Post by: ELDEMONIO on December 23, 2016, 10:26:39 AM
Quote from: glorificus on December 21, 2016, 03:45:21 PM

My question to everyone else is, did any of you who thought/knew their room was given away get upgraded to a suite like I did?

That happened to me one time in Vegas. But i'm pretty sure you're right. You got it because they gave your room away by accident.