We needed a four-night hotel stay in New York, and I originally planned to rack up some Hilton points. Wanting to avoid the horrid "destination" …
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.
A Long Weekend Exploring Barcelona, Including the W and Le Meridien Hotels
Barcelona is a compelling city by many measures. Unique history, amazing architecture, easy access to the Mediterranean, and great food. After our …
Review: Hilton Seychelles Northlome
The Hilton Seychelles Northlome Resort and Spa is an amazing 5-star resort located on the main island of Mahe. Located in the popular hotspot of Beau …
Review: DoubleTree Allamanda Seychelles Resort and Spa
The DoubleTree Allamanda Seychelles Resort and Spa is a beautiful 4-star resort located on the main island of Mahe. Situated in Anse Forbans, this …
Review: Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
For my long weekend trip to Belgium, I needed one hotel night in Amsterdam. With an a fairly early (9:20 am) departure, I wanted an airport hotel, …
A Suite at The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy
What better way to begin a relaxing two weeks in the South of France than by starting off in Venice. Nothing but art, food and getting lost in the …
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
The Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport is a modern hotel located within walking distance of Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA). The hotel …
Review: Hotel Granados 83, Barcelona, Spain
I needed two hotel nights in Barcelona during my La Première adventure. Initially, I strongly considered the iconic W Barcelona. At 20,000 …
Review: The Roosevelt New Orleans (Waldorf Astoria)
My wife wanted to visit New Orleans for her birthday, so I decided to go all-out with the hotel. Neither one of us stayed at a Waldorf-Astoria …
Review: Le Meridien Tampa Executive King Suite
I've been to Tampa a few times in the last year or so for business trips. One of the trips I stayed downtown, and found a decent rate at the Le …
Review: Grand Suite at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul and More
Istanbul is a place that I've enjoyed visiting in the past. This time was a somewhat last-minute business trip, but I tried to make the most of a …
Review: Hotel Republic San Diego (Renaissance San Diego), a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel
The Hotel Republic is a "brand new" property located in downtown San Diego. Formerly known as the Renaissance San Diego (and W Hotel San Diego), this …
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