HotelExperience

View from my hotel room at HKG [OC]

Be careful of beds with exposed metal parts that can easily cut your shin. Some of these bed frames have rubber covers, but others do not. It’s frustrating to run into this kind of design inconsistency at Marriott properties.

I have stayed at several IHG properties in Thailand and Japan, including Kimpton, InterContinental, and Holiday Inn hotels, and I have been surprised by how much more upscale many of them feel compared to their counterparts in the United States. The Kimpton in Bangkok, in...

I recently stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and had a great overall experience, although it did not fully feel like a typical Ritz-Carlton property. On the same trip, I also stayed at The Royal Hawaiian. While we paid a premium for a Diamond Head and oceanfront balcony...

I recently stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka and overall had a very positive experience. The location is excellent, situated in central Umeda right across from Osaka Station, making it convenient for business, shopping, sightseeing, and dining. There is also an airport limousine...

We recently celebrated our 10th anniversary and planned a 7-night trip—4 nights at Milaidhoo and 3 nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives, booked using Free Night Certificates from the Hilton Aspire card. Having previously stayed at Waldorf Astoria Cabo multiple times, this...

I cannot stand hotels that have these mini bars. The first thing I do when I arrive is take everything out and put it in a drawer because I do not want to be tempted by overpriced snacks like a low quality chocolate bar for $14. Half the time I end up getting charged for...

I stay almost exclusively at Marriott properties, so I was a bit surprised during my first stay at a 5-star Hyatt. I ran into the same issue I often associate with Marriott bathrooms, specifically the shower door design that leads to water leaking and general inconvenience. It...

I checked in tonight at the Residence Inn Downtown Cleveland and when I opened the door to my assigned room, it was not what I expected. I went back down to the front desk and the staff moved me to the Euclid Tower instead. The room there is large and comfortable, but the...

Which setup would you prefer? Option 1 has the toilet paper holder positioned very close to the toilet, almost within arm’s reach but slightly awkwardly placed. Option 2 has it mounted much closer to where your body would be, which some might find even more uncomfortable. First...

I stayed at Capella Singapore last year, and it remains one of the hotels I think about the most. What stood out was not any single feature, but the overall atmosphere. Despite being only about 10 minutes from central Singapore, the property feels completely removed from the...

After a strong World Series run last fall, I decided to watch a Toronto Blue Jays game in a unique way by booking a stadium-view room at the Toronto Marriott City Centre. This hotel is located inside a major sports stadium, and the rooms offer direct views into the field, making...

Recently had back to back business trips from colorado to boston and went from a massive upgraded suite (thanks to ambassador status) at the gaylord rockies in aurora with a kitchen, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, fireplace, balcony, and large bedroom to a very small...

We were greeted by large mattress infront of hilton.

Mexico, all inclusive resorts, funny travel stories, resort experience, Costa Mujeres, food, vacation stories I’m a pretty big guy, and last year my family stayed at Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres. Overall we had an amazing trip and the staff were genuinely fantastic the whole...

I recently stayed at the fairly new InterContinental Sapporo and overall had a really enjoyable experience, especially because of the Club InterContinental access. I booked a standard King Room (42m²) and, as an IHG Ambassador member, received an upgrade to a higher floor room....

I am currently staying at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok near Erawan Shrine. The location is excellent, with easy access to BTS, shopping malls, restaurants, and central Bangkok right outside the hotel. However, the noise level at night is much higher than I expected. Traffic and city...

During a stay at Barceló Hotels & Resorts in the Riviera Maya, I had a negative experience involving a damaged toilet seat in my room. On the first day of my vacation, after arriving from a long journey, the toilet seat in my bathroom broke while I was using it. I reported the...

I just arrived in Bangkok for my first trip to Thailand and the weather was a lot more intense than I expected. By the time I reached my hotel after the flight, I was quite exhausted from the heat and travel. During check-in, the hotel offered a welcome drink that really stood...

I am currently staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain in Montreal and visited the M Club lounge to see what food options were available. To my surprise, there is a poutine bar along with other stations like sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. The poutine setup was definitely...