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Re: Embassy Suites are nice (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Patti,
After we stayed at one last fall, I have been unsuccessful at achieving an employee-rate reservation at another. As expected, that's considerably less than what you paid. I think my kids ate what the rate was in the breakfast - they ate for about an hour and a half that morning. My son still talks about "the E hotel".
I think we might be the only people on Earth that pay rack rate. Someday I'm gonna figure a way around that. But yes, having a teenager around does make that breakfast extra valuable!
It's a bit nicer than Hilton Garden Inns or Doubletree just because the breakfast is included. I think most of them tend to be the same - could use improvement in regard to the other meals from the restaurant.
We haven't stayed at either of those - but as the kids get bigger, we definitely need the extra space of two rooms. And the free meal. But the restaurant does need work. They seem to be trying for upscale, but the food doesn't merit the prices.
Hope you had a great trip. You need to come to the White Mountains sometime
We had a blast! I would love to take the kids out east - I've been there, but it's been a long time.
I wish travel was free. I would do so much more of it if it were......;)
Sue (who had to delete and re-post this due to a most unseemly typo......)
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Sep 18 '07
9:15 am PDT
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Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Chadley McFlamewar,
I can't believe there are fights in the Hotels and Resorts section! I love it.
Well, I travel rough. A hotel has to be able to handle my extreme....ness.
And, of course, I feel Sue always comports herself as a CL.
Of course you do, because you can read my mind and know that it is pure as the driven snow at all times. Stop laughing.
Except that this is like the third Seattle-based review of hers that in no way mentions me. CL that!
I solemnly swear that I will mention Chad in my next Seattle review. You might have to pose as Orca bait, but you'll be there.
Picky Orcas only eat TRs, you know.
Sue
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Sep 18 '07
9:08 am PDT
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Embassy Suites are nice (Reply to this comment)
by AliventiAsylum,  in Hotels & Travel
After we stayed at one last fall, I have been unsuccessful at achieving an employee-rate reservation at another. As expected, that's considerably less than what you paid. I think my kids ate what the rate was in the breakfast - they ate for about an hour and a half that morning. My son still talks about "the E hotel".
It's a bit nicer than Hilton Garden Inns or Doubletree just because the breakfast is included. I think most of them tend to be the same - could use improvement in regard to the other meals from the restaurant.
Hope you had a great trip. You need to come to the White Mountains sometime :-)
Patti
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Sep 18 '07
12:58 am PDT
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by lemon_lime
I can't believe there are fights in the Hotels and Resorts section! I love it.
And, of course, I feel Sue always comports herself as a CL. Except that this is like the third Seattle-based review of hers that in no way mentions me. CL that!
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Sep 17 '07
10:51 pm PDT
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Re: Re: And thanks (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Chris,
No problems at all Sue - I enjoyed the read, and got a good feel for what this hotel is about.
It took me longer than I planned to get it posted, thanks for getting it added so quickly!
Sounds like a reasonable stop over as long as you only eat there for breakfast.
Yep - that's pretty much it - a decent room with plenty of space and breakfast before heading out for the day.
Hope to see you in hotels and travel again soon
Oh, you will! One of the other good things about this hotel is that it's a little north of Seattle, so we didn't have to drive through the city to go whale watching!!
Sue
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Sep 17 '07
5:18 pm PDT
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Re: Review - Epinions - It's great. Great, it is. (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Alex,
You've not only written another top-notch review, but you've channeled Yoda, as well.
If only I had done it on purpose (I'm woeful with Star Wars anything).
Great review this is. Truly, a Jedi Master you'll be.
I get to be a Jedi Master? Well, then I'll brush up on my Star Wars right away!!
;)
Sue
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Sep 17 '07
5:14 pm PDT
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Re: Provocative and scandalous! (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Nvherron,
Interesting. Reading the review, it appeared totally inocuous, but then I noticed there was 30 comments on this review. I was intrigued, to say the least. What a great way to spend a lunch hour reading it all.
Actually, it is totally innocuous. Just a regular review of an average hotel, with both good and bad qualities that land it squarely at three stars.
The contradictions of which you speak are inherent to most experiences in life - most things have their goods and their bads.
We are giving others a glimpse into our mind...which is a scary place to go with some of the people around here.
I could not agree with you more.
Thanks much for stopping and commenting!
Sue
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Sep 17 '07
5:12 pm PDT
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Re: And thanks (Reply to this comment)
by cr01
No problems at all Sue - I enjoyed the read, and got a good feel for what this hotel is about.
Sounds like a reasonable stop over as long as you only eat there for breakfast.
Hope to see you in hotels and travel again soon :o)
Chris
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Sep 17 '07
1:39 pm PDT
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Review - Epinions - It's great. Great, it is. (Reply to this comment)
by alexdg1
Sue,
Now you've done it.
You've not only written another top-notch review, but you've channeled Yoda, as well.
Great review this is. Truly, a Jedi Master you'll be.
Alex
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Sep 17 '07
1:29 pm PDT
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Re: Provocative and scandalous! (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
"Just food for thought. Have an excellent day...all of you."
That was yummy! Thanks! :)
MZ
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Sep 17 '07
12:56 pm PDT
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Provocative and scandalous! (Reply to this comment)
by nvherron
Interesting. Reading the review, it appeared totally inocuous, but then I noticed there was 30 comments on this review. I was intrigued, to say the least. What a great way to spend a lunch hour reading it all.
Although I definitely am not taking sides either way, because both sides seem valid from an objective point of view. I do want to make the following point...life is contradicting.
If you think about it, how often do any of us contradict ourselves? Sometimes people point out contradictions in me that go way down to my core. Politics, faith, personal creed, and especially my criticisms. I think our opinions, or epinions, are probably the most inconsistent and contradictory concepts we can relay to others. We are giving others a glimpse into our mind...which is a scary place to go with some of the people around here.
Just food for thought. Have an excellent day...all of you.
Signed,
The Hotel Dork
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Sep 17 '07
12:40 pm PDT
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Re: Catfight! (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
Well, WP, the perfect people can go where they want and say what they want to whomever they please. Us imperfect people apparently do not have those rights, though. I see how it is.
Thanks, WP. I truly appreciate your support.
MZ
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Sep 17 '07
12:02 pm PDT
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Troll Lesson #17 (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.
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Sep 17 '07
11:20 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
"It is rude and inappropriate to "challenge" a member to add personal details to their profile page. It's similar to challenging them to add or delete someone from their WOT, if on a lesser scale. Everyone has their own comfort level with the internet - that comfort level is their own and as such, none of your or anyone else's business. Especially in a public comment section."
I was in no way implying that I *wanted* to see a photo of Smorg. Just that I hadn't - which is interesting, because he keeps talking about how great looking he is, which he suggests as a valid reason for *me* following *him* around.
"If you would like to comment to me about a review, that's lovely. Please leave your comments to others, what you think is witty repartee to your "friends" and other such content out of my public comment section. Again, this practice is rude and unwelcome. There are people who are more than welcome to banter in my comment sections. You are not one of them. Please keep your comments on topic and directed to me alone.
Thank you.
Sue"
I will post where ever I please, to whomever I please whenever I feel the desire. I do believe this is a free country. Go ahead. Make a complaint about me. Try to get my comments removed. It's fine for me to be attacked publicly but I'm supposed to sissy up and take it. Well, I don't think so, Sue. Not at all.
MZ
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Sep 17 '07
11:20 am PDT
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Re: I stand corrected. (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Vasilis,
I always thought you write exemplary movie reviews. Now I know your pen is potent regardless of the subject. Great piece.
Thank you kindly. I'll be back to my usual stomping grounds soon enough - but it's fun to write about our travels. Even though this hotel wasn't exactly the highlight of this trip...;)
Sue
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Sep 17 '07
10:54 am PDT
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Re: Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
milena_zepeda,
I am going to address these items exactly one time. That should be more than sufficient.
...yet, I don't recall ever seeing a photo of you on your profile. I, on the other hand, have put up many photos of myself in the past few months.
It is rude and inappropriate to "challenge" a member to add personal details to their profile page. It's similar to challenging them to add or delete someone from their WOT, if on a lesser scale. Everyone has their own comfort level with the internet - that comfort level is their own and as such, none of your or anyone else's business. Especially in a public comment section.
Well, Don, for me, it was just....
I see that, WP....
P.S.: To Smorg...
If you would like to comment to me about a review, that's lovely. Please leave your comments to others, what you think is witty repartee to your "friends" and other such content out of my public comment section. Again, this practice is rude and unwelcome. There are people who are more than welcome to banter in my comment sections. You are not one of them. Please keep your comments on topic and directed to me alone.
Thank you.
Sue
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Sep 17 '07
10:53 am PDT
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I stand corrected. (Reply to this comment)
by lammet
I always thought you write exemplary movie reviews. Now I know your pen is potent regardless of the subject. Great piece.
-Vasilis
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Sep 17 '07
4:43 am PDT
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Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
P.S.: To Smorg;
It is rather intriguing to me that you continue to mention the following in this thread and others...
"We good lookin' bunch attract too many admirers sometimes, ay?",
...yet, I don't recall ever seeing a photo of you on your profile. I, on the other hand, have put up many photos of myself in the past few months. So, why is it that you are following me around again? Hmmm?
MZ
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Sep 16 '07
10:14 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
"Hey look MZ, smorg is harassing us and stalking us."
I see that, WP. It's not very surprising for some reason, though. I wonder if others find it surprising? Somehow, I doubt it. He's perfect.
"Tch, tch. Let us remain civil while he remains angry."
Sounds like a plan, my friend. :)
MZ
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Sep 16 '07
9:38 pm PDT
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Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Smorg,
Great review as usual, matie!
Thank you kindly!
Four people in one room for 6 nights and you'd do it there again. That says a lot for the place!
I'm telling you, that extra space is really, really nice. It's a good option for the type of vacation we were on. Not great, but nice. I don't mind doing the single room someplace like Hawaii where you can walk directly out onto the beach, but since we didn't use the hotel amenities all that much, this was a perfect option to have (and cost way less than that one room in Hawaii, that's for sure!!!).
We good lookin' bunch attract too many admirers sometimes, ay?
I think mostly people are attracted to me because of my Crazy Cat Lady likeness. It is, you have to admit, wildly sexy and bound to draw admirers from across the globe.
Cat hair covered brown bathrobes are the new black, you know.
;)
Sue
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Sep 16 '07
9:30 pm PDT
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Re: Hmmm.... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Don,
I'm frankly baffled by some of the negative comments here. This is a very helpful review by any standard of journalism.
Ah, well, can't please everyone. But I'm happy with the review as it is - that's good enough for me!
Thanks for stopping by -
Sue
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Sep 16 '07
9:22 pm PDT
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Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
"And I see the WilliamPinn troll and his side-kick have taken to harassing you when they aren't busy harassing me, Virtuelle2, Lammet, and George_Chabot. We good lookin' bunch attract too many admirers sometimes, ay?"
You find honesty to be a form of harassment? Interesting.
Moving On.
MZ
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Sep 16 '07
7:53 pm PDT
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Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by smorg
Great review as usual, matie!
Four people in one room for 6 nights and you'd do it there again. That says a lot for the place! :o)
And I see the WilliamPinn troll and his side-kick have taken to harassing you when they aren't busy harassing me, Virtuelle2, Lammet, and George_Chabot. We good lookin' bunch attract too many admirers sometimes, ay?
Thanks for another good read, Sue!
Cheers,
Smorgy :o)
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Sep 16 '07
6:16 pm PDT
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Re: Hmmm.... (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
Well, Don, for me, it was just the mixed message sent in the review that earned it a helpful rating from me.
Personally, I don't see the point in recommending a place with lumpy pillows, a cheesy atrium, a skanky pool, a warm refrigerator and a mediocre restaurant. It's not a place I'd want to spend $179 a night on and it seemed more like a warning type of review, like '...don't come to this place...it truly sucks...', yet it comes recommended.
See. That's why. Since you wondered.
MZ
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Sep 16 '07
4:00 pm PDT
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Hmmm.... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
I'm frankly baffled by some of the negative comments here. This is a very helpful review by any standard of journalism.
Don
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Sep 16 '07
8:50 am PDT
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Re: You See... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
C,
... when you going away for vacation, I go to the movie theatre and take a commanding lead in the race. ;)
Gah! You fiend! I should have known that you would be so devious in my absence - must I watch you every minute?
I miss Seattle. I used to go there every year when I lived up in Vancouver, BC. Now it's just a memory.
As I told Sir Dave below, we were hoping for a day trip to Vancouver but couldn't get me a passport in time. We do hope to go back again, so next time, I will have passport in hand and you and Dave can tell me what we should see in B.C. (I mean, besides my grape peeling date with Sir Dave, of course).
But I'll take a 3 movie lead any day of the week. LOL
You are a movie scoundrel, and I will be having my revenge in the form of matinees, yes I will! But three? That's just cruel!
But I will win in the end, Papa 'Visdo. I don't know quite how just yet (since vacation did take up a considerable amount of my "leaving the house" time for the year) but I will....;)
Sue
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Sep 15 '07
9:05 pm PDT
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Re: I've always wondered... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Milena_zepeda,
...what the Embassy Suites would be like. It's interesting that you recommend it overall, because when I read your review, the place just does not seem very appealing to me. Although I suppose if it was a family vacation and you weren't looking for a luxurious hotel experience, it would do.
You know, they're sort of a hybrid sort of place, I guess. And I'm sure each one is different. They want to go for the feel of luxury suites, but keep the costs down, so they don't quite get there. But just for the extra space we needed it was perfectly adequate. I would go back for the same sort of trip - one that wasn't heavy on the hotel time. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks on this one, but it's still just average.
I think the following line is the most confusing to me, because you call the pool 'skanky' as part of the Bottom Line.
"...the pool is fun for the kids..."
I guess I find that odd, because if it's not clean enough for me, it sure isn't going to be clean enough for me to be comfortable letting my kids play in it. Maybe that's just me, though.
Nah, the kids were fine. They loved it, even though it was teeming with other kids. I figure I send 'em to public school every day, I can surely let them swim in the hotel pool. I wouldn't want to do either one, but they have nice young immune systems and haven't had time to develop proper germ phobias yet.
Anyway, this was a nice, helpful review.
Thanks for the visit!
Sue
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Sep 15 '07
8:58 pm PDT
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You See... (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
... when you going away for vacation, I go to the movie theatre and take a commanding lead in the race. ;)
I miss Seattle. I used to go there every year when I lived up in Vancouver, BC. Now it's just a memory.
But I'll take a 3 movie lead any day of the week. LOL
~C
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Sep 15 '07
8:04 pm PDT
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I've always wondered... (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
...what the Embassy Suites would be like. It's interesting that you recommend it overall, because when I read your review, the place just does not seem very appealing to me. Although I suppose if it was a family vacation and you weren't looking for a luxurious hotel experience, it would do.
I think the following line is the most confusing to me, because you call the pool 'skanky' as part of the Bottom Line.
"...the pool is fun for the kids..."
I guess I find that odd, because if it's not clean enough for me, it sure isn't going to be clean enough for me to be comfortable letting my kids play in it. Maybe that's just me, though.
Anyway, this was a nice, helpful review.
MZ
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Sep 15 '07
2:05 pm PDT
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Re: what a shame (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Barbara,
that you couldn't enjoy your stay at this hotel more than you did...But, what I credit you for taking it in stride....That is certainly a plus..:)
Yeah, it was fine, really. I would stay again, especially as a tourist. The free breakfast, parking and extra space were awesome, the other things just sort of run of the mill hotel nitpicks. I don't know about staying as a business traveler, though, where one might spend more time in the hotel and want things like better food or a pool not filled with kids until ten o'clock.
But for us - it was......wait for it......nice.
:)
Sue
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Sep 15 '07
11:40 am PDT
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