Home away from home
I travel alot throughout California and the East Bay is my main location. I belong to Hilton and it's brand, I checked in to the Hilton on Diamond Blvd and got a very cold welcome, if that was it was. I asked for assistance with my bags (I had lots) and I had to wait for 20 minutes before the Bell Man was able to help me. By this time, I'm tired, irritated and just not happy. A couple walked by me talking about the Holiday Inn Concord across the street, they attended an event there the day before. I eased drop and heard them deciding to move hotels because the service there was better then here. At this time, I was really getting irritated because of the wait and very tired!! I told the front desk person with no personality to cancel off my room, I'm leaving. I dragged everything in my car all by myself and drove a little bit down across the road to the Holiday Inn Concord. I left everything in the car, went to front desk and Christina & Paul greeted me like an old friend they haven't seen in a while!!! They checked me in (their rate was conderately lower then the Hilton) and asked if I had any luggage I need help with? I said yes, but noticed there was no doorman, Paul said to wait for a moment while he comes around. He brought with him a luggage cart, walked with me to my car and helped me with my bags up to the room. I tried to tip him but he didn't want to take it, he said he's just happy that I choose to stay with them. I called front desk to ask to speak to their manager and they transfered me to their General Manager, Stephanie Mullin. I told Stephanie that I wanted to mention my day to her and I am totally satified with the service of her hotel. We talked for a bit and it was refreshing!! I will definitely make the Holiday Inn Concord my Home away from Home!!! Great Staff, Great Service, Great Food!! You can't go wrong!