Silicon Valley – History is Going, Going, Gone to Dust
I love tradition. Unfortunately, we must clear the paths of tradition and get ready for the next stage coming through. At least that is what it is like in Silicon Valley.
As I was driving on Highway 101 last week, I saw this new change. I took the time to turn off the highway and investigate. Yes, it is true. The once familiar hotel landmark in Sunnyvale, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, some people may even remember it as the Sunnyvale Hilton has disappeared to dust.
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| 1250 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale - Hotel to Dust |
Located on 5 acres near Lawrence Expressway and Highway 101, people will remember this property surrounded by a small lake as a popular corporate meeting and event place – and with a nice restaurant, bar lounge, and meeting room space. I remember attending quite a few monthly association meetings and events at this hotel.
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| Is this your hotel room tonight? |
It is interesting when I do a quick Google research about the current status of this hotel, I wasn’t able to find out too much about the change and disappearance of this hotel in articles. And seriously, how many of us take the time to research something like this? Please know the actual hotel website or corporate site (Sheraton) has been updated.
It can be confusing to find many active postings from familiar online hotel guides which have not been updated. I saw reviews posted as recent as 2010. I did take the time to update Yelp and Trip Advisor myself through this research. (I noticed my Trip Advisor review is still pending). How many people update real information like this? The reviews I read were about service and how clean the hotel is.
I know it is easy for local people to get information about this - what if you are on business from out of town - even international visitors, and looking for a place to stay from these hotel guides? How current are hotel guides and travel articles ratings? Who returns back to articles and ensures they are updated after one or two years?
Do you know of any hotels that have disappeared? And, if you live in Silicon Valley, south bay area, do you know what is the new plans are for this property?
Please post your comments below.
Insider tip:
Nearby, the Faultline Brewery is still very active (as seen from the number of cars in the parking lot at happy hour this same day) and is located on the opposite side of the small lake adjacent to this former hotel property, still with the lake view.
Out and About ~ The Fun Tour Guru
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