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Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
Nov 2, 2010
As I write this review, I have mixed feelings. Overall the hotel is
fairly good, but, there are items that bother me to the point that I
could not give them a "Very Good" overall review. this is why they rate
the "average" rating from me.
the items of concern are:
1. Parking... whenever there are so many signs regarding "LOCK YOUR
VEHICLE" and warning that they are not responsible", it is a concern.
The parking structure is odd, and not the best. finding the hotel lobby
from the parking is a little of a challenge.
2. Outside the Lobby: when walking out from the hotel lobby, you get the
feeling that you are kind of "dumped" into a back alley as you walk to
the main street.
3. This hotel has been around for a while, and there are a few signs of
this... broken lamp, old style curtains, etc.
4. Noise coming from the street, the Mass transit Train, people exiting
the restaurant below was quite loud even from the 8th floor.
5. The style of the Jacuzzi Tub was old, and also showed its age with
the poor repair job around the drain.
BUT... again, the stay was not all bad:
1. The staff was helpful. When my TV Remote Control was not functioning
(bad battery?) I had a new remote within 10 minutes of contacting the
front desk.
2. The Elevator is very fast.
3. The view of the city from my 8th floor corner room (with Balcony) was
very nice. The Bed was comfortable.
4. The 42" flat screen HD TV was mounted on the wall on an extendable
arm.
5. The internet (which you MUST call to the front desk to gain access)
is very fast and worked well for my business purposes.
Below I state that i would recommend this hotel, but this is based on
the fact that it was not "miserable" and that it met the needs to get
some sleep between business meetings.
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
Sep 21, 2010
Excellent hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Good security (room
key required to operate elevator to rooms and also to access floors from
stairwell). Paid less than $100/night (they had a deal) which is a steal
here. Drawbacks: Parking costs money (but is underground) and internet
is not free.
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
Aug 9, 2010
I stayed in this hotel last summer, I didn't find the staff very
friendly. The air conditioner didn't work properly, I asked to be moved
to another room, stayed in it for a couple of hours, and found out the
a/c didn't work in this room either. So moved to a third, the a/c didn't
work properly either...........gave up and went to bed, terrible night
of sleep......it was hot and stuffy.
This summer in Aug. I booked a room.......but didn't stay. I arrived at
the hotel and went to check in, gave them my credit card etc. they then
asked for my drivers license and left the room. Generally they write
down the number on your license in front of you, so I was curious as to
why he had to leave the room. He came back and had photocopied my
license. I told him I wasn't comfortable with this, he said that it had
to be done if you book a room. I wanted to know how long they keep a
copy of your license...........he told me for a couple of weeks and then
they file it downstairs and keep it for 7 years!!!!!!!! I couldn't
believe this, in 7 years there is a fairly big overturn of
staff.............who knows who has access to all these files and
drivers licenses...........with a rampad theft of identity, this should
be against the law ( maybe it is, I will be checking into this) needless
to say I ask for the copy back and told them I wasn't staying there. The
senior staff told me I couldn't have it back, I said I wasn't staying in
the hotel so I would like it back as I wasn't comfortable with their
policy. After I started getting louder and louder demanding that they
give me the copy of my license, he finally gave it to me.
It makes me wonder........why do they keep copies of licenses for 7
years?
I then drove to Vancouver and stayed at the Fairmont hotel, they asked
me for my license for Id purposes only and didn't even write my license
number down...............I would not recommend the plaza hotel
.......you could very easily be a target for identity theft....
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
July 30, 2010
Client's Review: Executive Plaza Coquitlam
Traveling on business, the Executive Plaza Coquitlam was the nearest
hotel to the meeting and was recommended by business colleagues. The
hotel was REALLY nice. It was clean and the staff were wonderful &
friendly.
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
July 15, 2010
When I opened the door to my room, I was hit with a strong smell of
cigarette smoke. Disgusting! So I immediately asked to be moved to
another room. First thing the next morning, a couple is knocking on my
door (I'm glad I wasn't asleep!) because I had been moved to their room
and the hotel still thought I was in my old room.
One of the draws for me to this hotel was the jacuzzi. The tap didn't
work so I had to run the shower to fill it. The plug didn't work so the
water eventually drained out. The motor worked but didn't seem to do
anything but make noise. So basically it was a big tub.
There was a desk in the room and this is where the Internet wire is (no
wireless). But there was no place to plug in my laptop ... very strange.
So I had to pull the Internet wire to the bureau where there was a plug
nearby. Which mean that every time I wanted to surf, I had to stand up
... not comfortable at all. So not practical for the business traveler.
There was a fire alarm about 11pm Saturday night. I waited for an
announcement whether it was a false alarm or not. Not hearing one, I
proceeded down the stairs. When I got to the lobby, the bar was still in
full swing as was the wedding in the meeting rooms! So much for an
emergency! The firemen arrived and turned off the alarm. We then had to
climb the stairs to get back to our rooms as they weren't turning on the
elevators for "a long while". I felt sorry for the older clients who had
to climb to the 14th floor!
I had a small balcony ... a chair on it would have been nice to enjoy
the view of Vancouver (there was no furniture).
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
June 22, 2010
We arrived in town early and the friendly staff accommodated us with an
early check-in. The room was spotless and quiet, making for an enjoyable
stay.
Hotel review of the Executive Plaza Coquitlam
June 20, 2010
Stayed for two nights. Rooms were well appointed good restaurant. We
enjoyed the live entertainment on Saturday night .Food was very god.
Staff at the desk was very friendly.
Good location.
Thank you
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