I booked a two night stay for a local conference here about four months ago. The rate was an advanced purchase, but I wasn't charged at the time of booking. A week ago, I was charged the full rate for the two days, which was 17 days before check-in. Four days AFTER, I canceled the booking due to a cancellation of the event I was attending. I was confused about the timing of the charge and called customer service to get an explanation that I could pass on to my manager with my reimbursement request. Unfortunately the call experience was just awful. The answers the rep gave me didn't make a lot of sense, but when I tried to question what she was saying, she kept interrupting and talking over me and when I said ”please let me finish”, she actually told me not to be rude! She reasoned I would have been charged the same amount upon cancellation anyway, so what did it matter. That wasn't what I was asking though. I explained that all I needed was to understand the timing and their documentation could be improved. An answer like ”I'm sorry your experience wasn't the best, thank you for your feedback, I'll make sure this gets to the appropriate team” would have been satisfactory, but that's not how the call went at all. I don't have an issue with the charge itself. I understand I booked a pre-paid nonrefundable rate. I never asked for a refund or to dispute the charge itself. I could have dealt with the lack of information on the confirmations. But it's absolutely inexcusable to offer poor customer service on top of that and to call your customers rude. Never ever staying here and will tell my friends who attend nearby events to avoid this place.
- Guest User
The hotel is just beside the Santa Clara Train Station, opposite the main entrance of Santa Clara University, passing through the university, there is a safeway supermarket where you can purchase daily necessities. The hotel is an apartment-style room with a kitchenette, equipped with basic kitchenware and tableware. You can cook breakfast and simple dishes in the room, which is more economical. The hotel provides free coffee, and there is a Starbucks and a sandwich restaurant, which is also very convenient.
- YI