The Blue Palace Resort and Spa on the island of Crete in Greece is a beautiful location. The resort is built in the hills above a small fishing village, facing a bay in the Sea of Crete. The Blue Palace is part of the Luxury Collection under the Starwood umbrella. We … [Read more...]
Category Archive: Hotel Reviews
These are all the reviews I've written about different hotels. If you're looking to travel somewhere, learn if there's a good hotel nearby.
Review: Hotel St. Marie New Orleans
We broke our journey to Gulf Shores with two nights in New Orleans' French Quarter. The Big Easy features a ridiculous number of hotels, so picking one took some research. Originally, we planned on staying on Canal Street. However, I found prices surprisingly low in … [Read more...]
Review: Paradisus Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic
There are two Paradisus Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic so make sure you are booking the correct one. This review is for the Paradisus Punta Cana Resort and the other one is the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort. The Paradisus Punta Cana is part of … [Read more...]
Tiny Hotel Room and More Exploring Turin Italy
On a recent business trip to Italy, some local colleagues made hotel arrangements for me. While I appreciate the assistance, I usually prefer to book my own hotels, especially internationally to leverage my hotel status for an often better experience. After this trip, … [Read more...]
Review: The Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City
Follow me on my $100,000 honeymoon, booked entirely using points and miles! Today is my Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City Review, a fantastic hotel that went out of their way for us on our honeymoon.Introduction: My $100K Honeymoon on Points & Miles Emirates Lounge … [Read more...]
Hotel Magnolia, St Louis – SPG Tribute Portfolio Boutique Property
Hotel Magnolia, in downtown Saint Louis is part of the Tribute Portfolio, a new brand within Starwood Preferred Guest. I had business in St. Louis earlier this year, and saw this property when looking for a hotel, so I decided to check it out. I've been to St. Louis … [Read more...]
Review: Grand Mercure Phuket, Thailand
The Grand Mercure Phuket, Patong Beach is a great hotel located in a very vibrant part of town. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Phuket, close to all the action of Patong Beach but far enough away from the main drag to provide guests with a calming, quiet and … [Read more...]
Review: The Renwick Hotel New York City, Curio Collection by Hilton
After deciding to stay in Manhattan following my United Polaris "test flight", I had to actually pick a place. Manhattan hotels are notoriously expensive, whether paying cash or using points. And unfortunately, I'd pretty much used up all my points in Europe and Tokyo … [Read more...]
Review: Ambassador Transit Hotel, Singapore
There are two Ambassador Transit Hotels at Singapore Changi International Airport. This review is for the Ambassador Transit Hotel in terminal 3. The other Ambassador Transit Hotel is located in terminal 2. The Ambassador Transit Hotel terminal 3 is located adjacent to … [Read more...]
Review: Four Points Sheraton Seoul, Namsan
If you're traveling to Seoul on a budget but still want the comfort and convenience of a modern hotel in the heart of the city, the Four Points Sheraton Seoul, Namsan is the hotel for you. The Four Points Sheraton Seoul, Namsan is less than two years old and is located … [Read more...]
