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06/21/2009Well, we're from san francisco, and we're at the fairmont--anybody have any mental images of the fairmont in san francisco? we chose this hotel because of its ...
Well, we're from San Francisco, and we're at the Fairmont--anybody have any mental images of the Fairmont in San Francisco? We chose this hotel because of its reputation and high standards. Further, it had some pretty high reviews online, so when we got here and saw the 70's furnishings, the fake wood shelves behind the front desk, the fingerprint-laden, unpolished, scratched elevator doors, and the cheap furniture in the room, we wondered if we were at the right place. The first room we were offered on the 12th floor was stain-ridden! However, the front-desk staff was VERY courteous and friendly, and not only gave us another room, but helped me find certain locations tied to my being born in Winnipeg. On the first night, an unseen "neighbor" left empty pizza boxes and beer bottles next to our door, AND the icemaker on our floor didn't work. At this point, our expectations were greatly diminished. Where EXACTLY were the high standards for this place?! Finally, the descriptions of the hotel being within walking distance to the Forks as well as other traveler's sites was misleading; rather than being outside the door, even perhaps a couple of blocks away, the Forks was a good 12-15 minute walk. By the time we realized this, it was too late to hail a cab as there were none to be found. This was far too ghetto-licious for the money. I would certainly try another hotel before coming back to this one, if I EVER find myself in Winnipeg again.
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