glenn "dayjobyelper" c.'s Profile

NOT BAD!!!!
Hotel just went through some major renovations this past year and is located directly next to the airport.   Parking can be a hassle, the hotel shares itslot with neighboring convention center but everything else about the hotel makes up for this.  Staff were very friendly and attentive.  Loved the spacious, redone lobby with a pretty descent restaurant next door.  The gym was great with a seperate cardio and weight/ machine room.  There were at least 30 cardio machines available, that's the most I've seen in a hotel.  Really enjoyed my room with its suite style seperated bed and living room area.  The flat screen TV had a media hub to connect your laptop or other peripherals.  I'll admit, one of the best Marriotts I have stayed at.

Contrary to what most reviews are saying, the hotel is not in the heart of Times Square, not in the middle of all the bright billboards and jumbo-trons, not between all the main shops and theatres, and just outside where most of the camera wielding tourist like to hang at, and I admit, I was one of them.

Don't get me wrong, the Renaissance is just a few steps away from all this but for the purpose of being in the middle of all the action, I recommend staying at the Marriott Marquis.

The location of the Renaissance Hotel is at the North end of Broadway & 7th, at the outskirts of Times Square. None of the hotel's rooms really have the best view of everything Times Square has to offer, with the front of the hotel facing SE and the other end facing NW.  All the activity is towards the SW side of the hotel, where no hotel rooms are facing.  My room in particular was a corner room facing North which unfortunately didn't have the greatest view. Looking out my window were 2 huge corona bottles looking back at me.

The best view of everything from the hotel is only from its restaurant. It is located on the 2nd floor and faces the opposite end towards the jumbo tron, where the New Years Ball is dropped. One of the best views of Times Square no doubt! I didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant but did marvel at the sight it had to offer, which I personally thought was the centerpiece of the hotel.

OOOOOHHH YEAH! Head towards the back of the place and you'll find exotic beers from all over. A very, VERY huge selection of bottles, cans, six-packs of beer either refrigerated or kept on the shelf at room temperature. Aisles of it, I could of seriously spent an hour in there deciding which to get. There's also a section of distinct beer mugs and glasses from various parts of the world. I knew this place was cool when my Irish friend found a particular beer from his country that he had the hardest time finding anywhere else in So Cal.

THANK YOU MARRIOTT, you've definitely redeemed yourself in regards to providing good, quality lodging in the area. Staying at this hotel was a breath of fresh air after my last weeks stay at the nearby Courtyard.
I am grateful for the bigger and partially separated rooms, which gave it a more homelike feel. I really appreciate you having more available parking spaces on the premises. I bow down to the mini kitchen area containing a fridge and food blaster (sup Michael). Kudos to the staff for their superb, welcoming service.  And a final and huge commendation for fresh, soft towels.  A slight improvement needed on the gym machines and breakfast buffet selections, which would of given SprinHill a fifth star, but other than that, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

I've seriously had better. I've stayed at other Courtyards and I'm sorry to say that this one in particular is at the bottom of my list. Might as well stay at the Residence Inn which is literally across the parking lot. I usually try to take full advantage of the double reward points offered by Courtyard vs staying at a Residence Inn, but I think half the points will be so worth it.

I was very dissatisfied with my stay for all of these reasons:
-rooms were always sold out, they weren't available for my coworkers even those who were platinum members
-freeway seems like its at arms reach from your room, the noise is really noticeable especially at night
-don't get a room that's adjoined with another, you'll hear every noise from next door (I was lucky enough to have a neighbor who loved watching his TV late night at a blaring volume and who didn't turn off his cell phone alarm the whole morning.)
-jacuzzi jets were very weak, my farts can produce more pressure
-gym felt cramped, I couldn't lift a free weight without giving a person in the same room a black eye
-my TV was old and I wasn't able to adjust the brightness level on it
-towels were coarse and in dire need of replacement

My apologies for making this seem like a B**** session but I have one final complaint:
- twice, different staff didn't bother to ask for ID when I had to reset my room key, I could of told them any room number and easily walked into that room

I happened upon this place through a coupon website, which had a special intro 1-hour massage for 39.99.  Not bad considering most places will charge closer to $50 for an hour.

At the time my back was bothering me and I didn't want to sit thru afternoon rush hour traffic while heading home from work in Pasadena.  Then I thought to myself what better way to kill time until the freeways cleared up, go and treat myself to a relaxing massage.  

So I called in and Dalia was able to take me in an hour later.  I had a basic deep tissue, swedish massage and it was just what I needed.  It was great!  Dalia had more than 15 years experience so she really knew what she was doing.

Note: The place is hidden and Dalia rents out space in a spa under a different name.  The spa is located in a shopping plaza with a Starbucks and Zankou Chicken.  No walk-ins, only appointments.

2 star review for forgetting my avocados on my to go salad and most important, forgetting my spoon for my soup. WHO DOES THAT???

service could of been better with a particular waiter, but loved the garlic chicken wings, which gave my rating the 4th star. Im definately returning for this.   I also came here in the past and ordered a roasted whole duck which wasn't bad.  one of the better chinese joints in camarillo.

WHAT IS U PEOPLE THINKING? This place is wack!!!  When it comes to burrito shops, I like to rate them by their karne asada.  Everyplace will have your typical  tacos, nachos, and burritos.  The way a place prepares,cooks, and seasons their meat, this alone tells me alot about the joint.  Service and the area can be crappy, but it's all about the meat.  

I'm assuming the high reviews come from peeps who havn't tried other burrito shops in the area.   I'll admit, I havn't been here for years  and I remember the burritos being OK in the past.  But the reason why the burritos were good was because it was a late night meal directly after a night of bar hopping.  The place is one of very few 24 hour spots, which made it worthy of its 2nd star, but did people forget, anything tastes good after having a few drinks.    

There are numerous other TDM's to check out, I recommend the one on Saviers and come here only if it's your last resort.

Stayed here for a last minute trip to vegas on the 4th of July.  Flew in, took the cab which didn't take more than 10 minuites,  paid the $15 fare that included tip, and I was checked in at no time.  There were 6 of us so we were able to make use of our 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen.  Great, inexpensive hotel if you wanna be away from all the glamour and glitz of vegas.  Its away from the strip but free shuttle service is provided to MGM, Mandalay, and airport as well.  This particular hotel gets an OK rating, cause lets face it, this hotel has nothing on others along the strip.  

Tip: If a cab is desired, make sure to give yourself sufficient time.  The hotel is away from all the action therefore cabs hate coming out in that direction and if they do show up, they don't have the patience to wait for you.  Make an effort to be at the lobby at the time the front desk tells you to be there for your taxi.  A minute late and your ride will be gone.  Take this seriously, most especially if you have dinner reservations or a show to attend.