The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and apparently, the way to creating world’s largest hotel chain, an honor held by Hilton’s Hampton Inn brand, is also through the stomach… How Hampton Inn Became Largest Hotel...
Hilton Hotel Shocks Guests: No Soap In Standard Rooms
I’ve written about a lot of hotels cutting corners to save expenses and tacking on bogus fees, but I’ve never heard of a hotel not including soap in the room…until now. This Hilton Hotel Says Soap Is Not Included...
Much-Needed Rest At Hilton Madrid Airport
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After a long two days of flying, it was great to check in to the Hilton Madrid Airport and enjoy much-needed...
Review: Koi Resort Curio Collection (by Hilton) St. Kitts
We had a short time to visit but snagged a room at the Koi Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton … it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. If you are considering booking...
Review: Hilton Malta
If you are a loyal Hilton Honors member, there is much to like about the Hilton Malta. And even if you are not, this hotel has many things going for it including an ideal location, great pools, and superb...
Why The Largest US Hotel (Outside Of Vegas) Was Abandoned in San Francisco
The largest US hotel outside of Las Vegas, the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, California has been abandoned by its owner at a cost of $750 million, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
The Odd Reason To Buy A Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare
On a recent visit to Orlando, we participated in the infamous Hilton Grand Vacations Club tour and while it doesn’t work for our family, the timeshare pitch has come a long way and almost made financial sense. Almost. If...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands (Highly Recommended)
I’ve stayed in some fairly deplorable Hilton Garden Inns over the years, but the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands was a spectacular property that represented an excellent value and greatly exceeded my expectations, particularly in terms of the breakfast....
Review: Hilton Frankfurt Airport
After arriving late in the evening from Istanbul, I spent the night at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport ahead of my flight to Chicago the following morning. I do find this a very convenient hotel. Hilton Frankfurt Airport Review We...
Extending Hilton Diamond Status For Three Stays (Or Less)
I was tipped off to a very small status challenge to extend my Hilton Honors Diamond status for just three stays and found that some may extend by as few as one stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
What You Need To Know About Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Navigating Hilton Honors loyalty program can be difficult but here’s what you need to know about Hilton Diamond status. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Review: Canopy By Hilton Paris Trocadero
Despite several trips to Paris we’d never stayed in this property before and loved it, here’s our experience at the Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Inexcusable Debauchery At The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Debauchery is an excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like partying, alcohol, and drugs. A wild party inside the pricey Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bangkok may have been fun for the youth who attended, but when it came at the expense...
Taking Revenge On Hilton Honors Food & Beverage Credit
The Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World issues its daily food & beverage credit at a sports bar despite 39 other options. I determined to spend every last dime. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: DoubleTree Hotel Krakow
In Krakow, we stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton because it was less than half the price of the Sheraton Grand Krakow. I found the hotel wholly satisfactory and would return. DoubleTree Hotel Krakow Review At $69/night, this was...
Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Airport
This was a last-second hotel stay as the last flight out of the night was canceled. I wasn’t able to utilize all services, but here is a quick look into the property with pertinent details. If you are considering...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)
As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Shocking Responses From Hampton Inn General Manager During Overbooking
When is an overbooked hotel not an overbooked hotel? Apparently when booking on hilton.com according to the hilarious responses from this small town Hampton Inn General Manager. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
No Room At The Hampton Inn: Hilton Won’t Discuss Its Oversell/Walk Policy
I reached out to Hilton several times asking questions about their overbooking/overselling “walk” policy and despite my best efforts, they simply wouldn’t answer my very simple questions. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Hampton Inn Orlando Making COVID Rules Up As It Goes
Many changes have come about from COVID, but many more were just opportunistic. This Hampton Inn in Orlando is one of the hotels using COVID as an excuse to give up on service. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
