Epinions Recent Reviews for protonsmom

Great little place in the heart of Old Seattle

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:06:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Just went on a cruise and spent a couple nights at the Pioneer Square Hotel before boarding our ship to Alaska. I was looking for a place that had a lot to offer within walking distance since we did not have a car with us. This really was a great...

Floating hotel through Alaska's Inside Passage

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:19:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - This was my first trip to Alaska and my second cruise with NCL. In 2004 I cruised on the Pride of Aloha. This Star cruise was my 8th cruise overall. Alaska was amazing, that being said the ship did not live up to the same description. I kept a...

New Otani LA

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:12:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Spent last night there and attended a wedding in their garden with a reception at their banquet hall. Parking was a issue. Nothing over 6 feet tall will fit in their garage and I had two mountain bikes perched on top of my Ford Focus. Staff was...

Good location on the strip but you get what you pay for

Tue, 22 May 2007 13:09:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Just got home from 3 nights at the Imperial Palace. I had been in the casino before but this was my first stay there. I also have a weekend booked there in a month but after that I do not think I will stay at the "I.P." again. Check in was a long...

Mexican Riviera aboard the Spirit

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:23:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - This 8 day trip was my 7th cruise but the first time ever leaving from my home town of San Diego, Ca. Embarkation was seamless. We arrived around 1pm and were on the ship within a half hour. My only moment of confusion was in trying to find out who to...

Paso Robles Inn - a place to soak it all in

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:38:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Yes there is a pun in the title. I should have spelled it out as "a place to soak it all INN". The original grand hotel burned to the ground (except the ballroom) in the early 1940's but the inn that has been built on the property is great. My...

Wow what a jacuzzi!

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 00:30:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Ok so the title only talks about the jacuzzi but I do have to say right up front that it was a huge surprise. I booked this room though Hotwire (which I will never do again!) and was very happy with the motel. I went into it with my eyes closed and...

Sweet and quiet place in Pacific Grove

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 00:16:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My husband and I have spent three vacations now at the Butterfly Grove Motel. Yes it is worth a repeat trip! Located just a few blocks from downtown Pacific Grove and just a mile or two from Cannery Row this place is perfect for a Monterey getaway...

Hotwire: Hotwire is no travel bargain

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 00:05:37 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I thought Hotwire was for finding a deal, not getting ripped off with hidden costs. I booked a 2 night stay in California back in July and was a little confused with how HotWire worked. They do not let you pick your actual accomidations before...

Basic transportation to the islands

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:42:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I just got home from a 7 day trip to Maui from San Diego, California. This was my 5th trip to the islands but my first flight with Aloha Airlines. I bought my roundtrip flight through a package on Expedia.com. The boarding process was a breeze for...

I wanted to stay at least another week

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:24:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My family just came home from a 6 night stay at the Sheraton Maui that I had booked almost a year ago on Expedia.com. We went there not knowing what to expect and being blown away by almost every aspect of the hotel. The check in process was easy and...

Great food but not worth the wait

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:39:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - We just got back from a little weekend in Palm Springs and while we were there we went to dinner at Ichiban on Palm Canyon Drive. We arrived at there at 6pm and were told it was over a hour wait for one of the tables where they cook in front of you...

The true Tiki Expierience

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:25:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My husband and I just got home from a great little weekend get away to Palm Springs. We got a great online rate ($69 per night) for two nights at the Caliente Tropics Resort and jumped at the oppratunity. We have a home from this era (early 60's) and...

Roadside Oasis

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:38:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My husband and I took a road trip to Utah this past weekend and to break up the 7 hour drive we spent one night at the Oasis Resort and Casino in Mesquite, NV. I will say it is your basic roadside motel with a few perks. Room: Rooms are not attached...

Dyson DC07 steel / yellow Upright Vacuum: I love my Dyson!

Thu, 20 May 2004 14:00:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I have had this vaccuum about a month now so I have put it through it's tests here at home. I burn out a vac about every 2 years because I have 7 (yes SEVEN) indoor housecats. I also have allergies (go figure) so I use the vac a lot. So I just...

Basic accomidations with a nice pool

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 17:19:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I stayed at this hotel with my husband last weekend for a car show. The car show happend to take place right there in the parking lot and I think they do that sort of thing often at this hotel. Free entertainment if you are into that sort of thing...

LBL-Lighting Decorative Clock NCL288: nifty clock

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 22:03:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I have had this clock 5 years or so now and it gets a lot of compliments. The colors change from green and blue to pink and yellow every 60 seconds or so. The clock takes a AA battery but the neon has to be plugged into an outlet. My only...

2004 Ford Focus Hatchback: Ok so I really wanted a MINI Cooper but.......

Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:05:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - This is a great little car at a awesome price! I have had my 2004 Focus ZX3 for less than two weeks now and I am totally in love. It started out with my husband and I shopping for a MINI Cooper which I have been drooling over for years now. We...

Disneys Grand Californian Anaheim: A feast for the Arts & Crafts movement lover

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 13:19:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My stay here was very short but I plan on going back as soon as I can. Here is a synopsis of my stay and experiences: Parking: There is self parking available but it is across the street from the hotel and could be a hassle if you have a lot of bagg...

This place does not deserve to be called a Hotel

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 14:24:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - You can’t add fancy bed linens, Aveda bath products and a wine tasting to a old beach motel and call it a high dollar Hotel. For the price I paid I was at least expecting a room I could be comfortable in. I knew we were in for trouble when I came in the...

Cheap and comfy but not a sporty car by any means

Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:22:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - So my husband and I decided to take a road trip and we did not want to load the miles on our personal cars. We decided to go through Hotwire.com (review to come) to rent a vehicle to take us up the beautiful coast of California and not cost us an arm and...

Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Quadra SI637 Air Purifier: Clean air is a Breeze

Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:50:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I bought a pair of these about two years ago when they were doing a deal on buying two or more. Every once in awhile Sharper Image still does this two for $500 and free shipping deal. Now they have a new model that also takes germs out of the air so the...

Right in the heart of Hollywood

Sun, 17 Aug 2003 16:56:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - My husband and I just got home from a weekend at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. We chose this hotel...

Hamilton Beach Classic DrinkMaster 727W Blender: Great for the morning protein shakes

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:56:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - I just bought this DrinkMaster from amazon.com a few weeks ago and I have to say I have enjoyed it...

I am in love with a thing called Roomba

Mon, 17 Feb 2003 19:36:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author protonsmom - Ok so I have spent the last 3 months reading reviews on this little gadget here in Epinions. After much online research and a few visits to the Sharper Image store I finally gave in and brought one home this weekend.

All I did was bring it...