Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Sainte Claire Hotel, San Jose, Ca.


“Approved with a few minor issues.

This is a very old hotel and very nicely decorated. I have a room on the top floor (6th) and it is very nice... My room comes with a queen size bed lots of pillows.. This is a good thing.. not just two huge but 3 medium size.. The room was very clean and taken care of... and the hotel staff is very welcoming and courteous. The lobby has been restored and it is a very nice property in the midst of a very thrown together city..
Only issues to be away of.. and not major. Like several others have mentioned. The bathroom tub is cracked and peeling.. So even though it has a large tub.. I wouldn't recommend taking a bath. . as the rust is obvious.
Other minor issue.. the electrical plugs behind the desk, one is for the phone the other has an extension cord with two lamps and the clock radio plugged in.. Not the coffee pot.. had to pull the desk out, unplug the various items to get coffee working..
Thank Goodness, this is a very clean hotel so I didn't have any surprises when I pulled the desk away from the wall..
So over all would concur with the other reviewers.. it is fairly priced for the city area, parking is 29 a day valet only.. There is not parking readily available in San Jose downtown .. so this is not an added expense but a necessity.
The furniture and design make this a nice place to relax in the midst of a very eclectic city.
Room Tip: Other travelers have mentioned noise.. Between the dumpsters around the city and the noise outside...
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  • Stayed August 2013, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 starsValue
    • 5 of 5 starsLocation
    • 5 of 5 starsSleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 starsRooms
    • 5 of 5 starsCleanliness
    • 4 of 5 starsService

Monday, May 13, 2013

Life of a local:Carlsbad, Ca. a summer vacation destination and home.. how a local has fun.....

Carlsbad is known around the world as an international vacation spot... we have nice beaches, some fine dining, Legoland and not a long drive to either Disneyland or Hollywood to the north or San Diego and the Gaslamp down south...As a volunteer at the Carlsbad Visitor Center, I get a chuckle out of the travelers that ask what do we do if the sun is not out?... A fair question... and one that I always am drawn back to..
I will be posting the life of a local in the future..
If you are a local and would like to share your favorite regular Carlsbad outings.. let me know...
thanks,
Kendall


Sunday, November 11, 2012

What to wear when traveling abroad...

Here is a site for you to make sure as you travel the globe you are respectful of the cultures that you are visiting... cant take credit for it.. but did want to pass it on.
http://www.journeywoman.com/ccc/default.html

We have been to temples of various religions and I am amazed at the lack of respect show by choice of clothing...
Please help stop the concept of the self centered ugly American...
again.. great site.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

This is a great site.. the points guy

Today my husband set off for a three week adventure thru Turkey.. here is the link to the group that he is going with.. please note.. it sells out each year in less then a few days... Tangents Tour of Turkey

While looking at travel and flight info I came across this site.. and it is great... wanted to share.

The Points Guy.... shares how to get the most out of travel points...

I will be writing more over the next few weeks.. getting back into the swing of travel.. but for now..
enjoy.