Host hotels

[lilredriding.livejournal.com]

Sorry if this has been covered. But I'm planning for 2013, what are your favorite of the host hotels and why what the benefits of each hotel?

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[penwiper337.livejournal.com]

I've stayed at all four hotels.

Hyatt: This was my original hotel, and it was great until Dragon*Con got so big, but the wait for the elevators really is bad enough to prevent one from wanting to stay there. The rooms are nice, and the staff has always been pleasant and helpful. I have been in the Radius tower one year, and it was great - very private, no waiting for elevators, etc. I would recommend Radius for one or two people - definitely no more than that, because the tininess of the rooms must be seen to be believed.

Hilton: I've stayed here once, had no problems with it, would not mind staying there again. The rooms are basic hotel rooms, and I had no problems with the staff. The thing that prevents me from choosing it is the non-refundable deposit, which is something I just can't afford.

Marriott: I've stayed here several years, and liked it at first, but the increasingly unpleasant and incompetent staff finally drove me away. I have NEVER been made to feel so unwelcome at a hotel. Also, it can be really loud at night with the noise echoing up from the lower levels. The rooms are nice. You do have to wait for the elevators, but it's not too bad. Checkout is a zoo.

Sheraton: My new home away from home. The downsides are the walk - which really does suck - and that the rooms are a bit small and old-fashioned. The plusses more than make up for it for me though. It's wonderfully quiet. You never have to wait for an elevator (it can take less time to walk to the Sheraton than to get an elevator at the Hyatt). They have a great little secret cafe on the second floor where you can get a cup of coffee without having to wait 20 minutes. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Their restaurant has a smashing breakfast buffet. Checkin and Checkout is a breeze. The pool area is absolutely gorgeous and makes a great backdrop for photos.