Epinions Recent Reviews for jswede4722

Good location, strange access

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:56:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We stayed at this Westin for 16 hours (we checked in at midnight and left at 4 pm). Location< b>This hotel is located in the heart of Times Square on 42nd Street. It is 6 blocks north of Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. We...

Watch your valuables!

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:03:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We stayed at the Westin Diplomat Resort for 4 days.Location< b>This hotel is located on Hallendale Beach in southern Florida. It is approximately half way between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. It is 10 minutes from the Ft Lauderdale...

Aloft Hotel, MA: Aloft Lexington, an identity crisis.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:24:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - This hotel is located in Lexington, MA off the expressway. The hotel faces the Element hotel and next to Minuteman National Park. It is a 15 minute drive from Boston. The hotel just opened July 1st. We've stayed 4 times. The lobby is a mishmash of...

Element Hotel, MA: Leed's Green certified. Great hotel; minor flaws

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:51:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - I am an environmentalist. When I heard this hotel was near completion, I had to stay at the Element hotel. This hotel is a sister of the Westin brand with an ecological twist. The Element Hotel is the first of its' kind for the Starwood hotel chain...

I was surprised how resorty this property is

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:40:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - Location This hotel is located in Eastham, Massachusetts (better known as Cape Cod). If you are not paying attention while driving, you will miss this hotel from the road. Unlike most of the SPG properties, this hotel does not overtly...

Great location, numerous down falls

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:37:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We stayed at this hotel for one night in June, 2008. We booked a $260 rate. Location This hotel is located next to the E subway stop; 7th avenue near 52nd. This is a good location. The hotel is approximately 4 blocks from Central Park, NBC...

Nice hotel, great upgrade, and parking issues

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:50:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - I've stayed at this hotel approximately ten times in the last six months. Half of my stays occurred before the renovation, half post-renovation. Location This SPG hotel is located in western Massachusetts.It is accessible by public...

Mixed feelings about this hotel

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:30:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We just finished a stay over the weekend. We were given a free weekend from a Mercury test drive promotion. Living 5 miles west of Boston, we took the bus and the green line train to the Copley stop to get the hotel. We went over to the St. James...

Nice hotel but staff problems

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:34:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - This hotel is located about 5 minutes from Harvard and Harvard Square on Garden St. This is the busy part of Cambridge. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the Harvard red line stop to the door of the hotel. You can also hop off at the Reservoir D green...

Nice hotel close to the T, shopping and restaurants

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:29:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We just moved into a neighborhood literally just 10 minutes of Boston. We had to stay at a hotel for a few days while we had our movers unload us. We decided to stay at the Westin Copley. The Westin is part of the SPG network of hotels. There are 2-3...

Very disappointing stay with rewards redemption

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:09:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We stayed at this hotel last weekend. There was an oncology convention in the city. It was very difficult to find any availability on such short notice. We used our Marriott points for a stay at this hotel. This hotel is a bit off of the beaten path...

Tommy Doyle's Cambridge

Thu, 24 May 2007 17:44:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We just returned to town and my husband had an interview with one of Bostons best employers near Kendall Square. My son and I decided to eat at Tommy Doyle's after checking our mail. Coming out from the rain, we entered the restaurant where a male in...

Westin Boston Waterfront: New hotel near the convention center

Thu, 24 May 2007 03:10:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We decided to book a 2 day stay at this hotel due to the $169 rate and a part of the Starwood family. I dropped my husband off at the seafood wharf part of Boston. I was to take our car and meet him at the hotel after his interview. I swear it took me...

Boston McCormick and Schmicks-a quaint experience

Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We decided to visit the McCormick and Schmicks at Fanueil Hall last weekend. It is located just off of 5 Fanueil Hall. We tend to visit this chain often since we are members of their preferred diner program. We entered the restaurant to find the check...

Great location, great hotel!!

Sun, 20 May 2007 20:58:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - Anyone who has spent anytime at the Long Wharf is familiar with this hotel. For the non-registered guest, it provides a clean public bathroom. This hotel is located near the north end, The New England Aqaurium, Fanueil Hall, Chart restaurant and...

Level 2 SPG hotel in bad neighborhood

Sun, 20 May 2007 01:54:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - My husband booked this hotel because we needed a place to stay before we flew out of Midway airport. This is one of the closest SPG properties. We arrived at the hotel around midnight. We are used to staying at Category 4-6 SPG properties so we were...

Mity Nice is just mity ok

Mon, 14 May 2007 02:17:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We decided to eat at this restaurant because we were staying at the Westin near Water Tower. We are members of the Lettuce Entertain You program. We wanted to take advantage of earning points while eating. This restaurant is located on the mezzizine...

Nice hotel in a great location

Mon, 14 May 2007 01:25:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We just returned from a one night stay at this hotel. It is located north of the John Hancock off of Michigan Avenue. We arrived at 4:30 pm. The lobby is long but narrow. Like any big hotel, you enter the front door where you will find the bell staff...

I am finally not dependent on my laptop!

Wed, 9 May 2007 13:31:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - My husband and I travel a lot with a energetic three year old. We also tend to change hotels quite frequently. It had become a necessary burden to travel with our laptop. My husbands company installed software that allows the IT department and the board...

SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire/Lincolnshire, IL: Nice mid level hotel

Sun, 6 May 2007 23:41:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We have stayed here on two occasions. Both occasions were last minute stays. One was paid with Marriott points and the other is being paid by a third party for us. This hotel is located on Marriott way. It runs direct east and west of Milwaukee...

Racine zoo- pay and small

Fri, 4 May 2007 22:37:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - The last reviews written about this zoo mention that it was free. This is no longer the case. Adults are $4 per person, Seniors and $3, Children 3 and older are $2 and under 3 year old are free. We arrived between 9-10am last Sunday. It was a...

One of the nicer hotels in southern Wisconsin

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:24:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We decided to stay at this hotel last weekend for a get away. The hotel is located in about 10 minutes east of 94. It is pretty easy to find. The hotel is very large. The lobby has a fire place and modern decor. On the left side upon entering, you are...

Nice resort in the middle of Lake County

Sun, 8 Apr 2007 01:38:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - We are staying at a Marriott for the first time as a Silver card holder. I am writing this also as a Platinum Starwood member and Gold Hilton member. We opened the Marriott credit card and received a 34A certificate. Basically, this puts you up to a...

Paul Fredrick MenStyle Online Store: Great order but lousy product.

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:12:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - I was looking for quality shirts for my husband. Ones that withstand a washing once a week without wear, color fading or wrinkling terribly. I had heard that Paul Federicks clothing is of better quality that Joseph Banks or Brooks Brothers. My husband...

Westin Chicago North Shore: Nice hotel but the staff can not get their act together!!

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 02:44:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jswede4722 - Let me preface this review that we have stayed in some of the nicest hotels in the USA. We've stayed at the Drake, Delafield, Ritz-Carlton, Swissotel and Millenium Bostonian. This hands down is one of the nicer hotels and SPG properties we have ever...