HotelsReview

I recently stayed at the WestHouse Hotel New York after booking through Hilton. The main reasons for choosing it were its proximity to a special concert we were attending and the opportunity to experience a Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) property for the first time. Before arriving,...

I recently completed a three-night stay at The Livingston, a JdV by Hyatt property in Downtown Brooklyn, and it exceeded my expectations. For anyone seeking a comfortable New York City base with quick access to Manhattan, this hotel is well worth considering. One of its biggest...

I just checked out after a 5-night stay at Moxy Istanbul Taksim, and it ended up being the best Moxy experience I have had so far. The property design is genuinely impressive. The hotel is built around a converted loft-style area, and the lobby feels like an open-air street that...

I recently stayed 2 nights at the reopened Park Hyatt Tokyo, booking through a combination of points and Hyatt Privé since award availability was limited due to high demand during a Lady Gaga concert. The first night was booked on points and the second through Hyatt Privé, which...

Last month, I stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel New York in Midtown. Thanks to my travel advisor, I was upgraded to a Junior Suite with a Central Park view on a higher floor and was able to enjoy in-room breakfast, which is one of my favorite perks of staying at Four Seasons. I...

I booked a non-refundable stay through Booking.com and had a very poor experience upon arrival. The accommodation conditions were far different from expectations and included multiple cleanliness and maintenance concerns that made the property feel uninhabitable. We left shortly...

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 recently used a free night certificate to stay at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago over the Eid holiday as a way to celebrate. The hotel was very quiet and luxurious, and the staff provided an exceptional level of service. Before arrival, I mentioned I was celebrating Eid, and they...

I stayed at Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Jiuzhaigou, last year to celebrate my engagement, and I have been meaning to share a detailed review since there is limited English-language information about it. Overall, it was an exceptional stay in a remarkable...

I recently had a one-night stay at the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal in Paris and wanted to share my experience, as it may be a strong option for those seeking a true five-star stay without paying palace-level prices. The hotel’s location is excellent, right in the heart of Paris...

I recently stayed one night at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown for a solo staycation during a public holiday in Malaysia. I booked a 1 King room with club access directly through Hyatt using a cash rate. The property opened in 2025, so everything still feels very...

I recently stayed at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown and had an excellent experience. The hotel has recently introduced a new Hilton Club, which has replaced the traditional executive lounge. The club offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the latter two meals served in a...

We decided to spend the day exploring all three Disney hotels. We started at the Disneyland Hotel, then headed over to Pixar Place, where we had dinner at the Great Maple restaurant. After that, we walked through Downtown Disney, hopped on the Monorail into Disneyland, grabbed a...

It’s literally a bathroom with a bed in it… that I paid 85€ for

I just finished a 4-night stay at the Regent Shanghai on the Bund. I booked it entirely with IHG points as a Platinum Elite member, and used the 4th night free benefit from the Chase IHG card, which made the value really strong. Cash rates during my stay were over USD $600 per...

We stayed at this property during our engagement trip to Japan. I am an Aspire cardholder and we used two free night certificates for the stay, along with the resort credit to book a spa treatment for both of us. This was right after cherry blossom season in mid-April. Pros The...

I’m sharing a personal review of my stay at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, which may be controversial given the mixed opinions about this hotel. I stayed in August 2025 in a Sky Pool Villa with a Palm View, and my experience is based on that room category. Location & arrival: The...

I think I am using the correct flair for this. Sorry in advance for a fairly simple review. My wife and I stayed at the InterContinental Athens over the weekend for our honeymoon. It was a short stay, but overall enjoyable. My status was acknowledged multiple times during...

View from my balcony has to be best.

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...