We will be traveling the Coast Starlight from LA to make connection with the California Zephyr in Emeryville. We get in late and will stay overnight at the Hilton to make connection the next morning with the Zephyr. Is their a "walkway" from the station to the hotel to get there both upon arriving and departing? Thanks!
Posted by palmland (Member # 4344) on :
There is a convenient walkway from the station and over the tracks to the hotel parking lot. It isn't a short walk but there is an elevator for the walkway and the path is paved and level so luggage rolls easily. When we made that connection the rear door of the hotel was locked so a few more minutes to get to the front. Nice hotel and were upgraded to a higher floor with a view of the bay and tracks.
Posted by ColdRain&Snow (Member # 15381) on :
Not sure if you meant to say the Hyatt or the Hilton. The Hyatt House is directly across from EMY. This picture shows the station and walkway from a 7th floor balcony of the hotel. If you are instead staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, it is walkable but about a 10 minute walk from the station. They may have a van for you if you call ahead. Better yet, stay at the Hyatt House. It's a winner for CZ trips...
Posted by DonNadeau (Member # 61606) on :
Yes, hope you'll be at the Hyatt.
One time was given a westside room on the 4th floor that had an excellent view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
However, I highly recommend the east side rooms that overlook lots of BNSF (traffic rights to Port of Oakland) and UP action. Noise was not an issue during my stay.
This has to be the ultimate railfan big chain hotel.
Posted by ColdRain&Snow (Member # 15381) on :
It's become my tradition to arrive at the Hyatt House Emeryville the afternoon before I board Train 6. Sitting on the balcony of my room with a cool elixir, it is fun to watch Train 5 pull in from its 2500 mile journey west from Chicago. Posted by Passenger Rail Fan (Member # 4899) on :
Oops! It is the HYATT HOUSE (not Hilton). Thanks everyone for the information and pictures...very helpful!
