It’s always a joy to return to the Kahala in Honolulu. While little has changed from my two prior reviews, I was upgraded to a beautiful suite during my recent visit, which merits an updated review. You can read...
Review: Chicago Athletic Association (Hyatt Unbound)
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The Chicago Athletic Association is a new hotel to the Hyatt family but not a new property in downtown Chicago. Since joining Hyatt, this was our first chance to try the property and we loved it – with one...
Review: Brand New Park Hyatt Shenzhen – Suite
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The brand new Park Hyatt Shenzhen perfects luxury high above southeastern China’s Silicon Valley. When given the opportunity to review the property, I couldn’t pass it up. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Hyatt’s New Hong Kong Centric Review
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During a recent status run, I tried out a new property in one of my favorite cities in the world, Hong Kong. Here is my review of the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Studios At Alila Seminyak
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During my one-night “layover” in Bali, I decided to try the Studios at Alila Seminyak. That turned out to be an excellent choice. From Denpasar Airport, the ride to the hotel took about 30 minutes with late-afternoon traffic. This...
Review: Hyatt Place Yerevan
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Centrally located with comfortable rooms and a very hospitable General Manager, I appreciated my two-night stay at the Hyatt Place Yerevan and recommend it. We wanted to make this a three-night stay, but the hotel was sold out our...
Review: Sheraton Milan Malpensa
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The Sheraton Milan Malpensa is an extremely convenient hotel to spend the night in before your early flight out MXP. After arriving late in the evening on Ryanair and with an Air Italy flight the following afternoon, I opted...
Review: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
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The Andaz Vienna has so much going for it. Spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Cool rooftop bar. But location, location, location… I had to twist the arm of my business partner to stay at this hotel. We always...
Review: Shangri-La Colombo
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I was extremely impressed with the facilities, service, and amenities at the Shangri-La Colombo. This hotel is easily the best in Colombo and well worth the small premium over other upscale properties in town. Sadly for the hotel and...
Review: Beijing Hilton Capital Airport
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My short overnight stay at Beijing Hilton Capital Airport was comfortable and convenient. Above all else, the location of this hotel is ideal for early flights or long connections in PEK. I arrived around 3:00 AM and still had...
Review: Park Hyatt Maldives
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The Park Hyatt Maldives is no small investment in terms of cost and time. But for my wife and me, it was a very special belated honeymoon trip. When Heidi and I got married, we were both too busy...
Review: Park Hyatt Chennai (Park Executive Suite)
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The Park Hyatt Chennai turned out to be my favorite Hyatt property we visited in India. Not only did I enjoy a wonderful suite upgrade, but great food and great service. We arrived from Goa in the evening and...
Review: Park Hyatt Goa (ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa)
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My stay at the Park Hyatt Goa—now called the ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa—was a reminder not to always let the blog dictate choice of hotel. Oh, the property was lovely. But unnecessary. Read on to find out...
Review: Park Hyatt Hyderabad
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I enjoyed a lovely three-night stay at the Park Hyatt Hyderabad, one of the best-value Category 2 Hyatt properties in the system. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. My wife and...
Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Executive Suite)
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I had a very pleasant stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai and want to specifically highlight what Executive Suite guest rooms look like as well as the tremendous breakfast at Brasserie du Park. This property has not changed much...
Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Corner Suite)
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I finally scored a suite upgrade the Park Hyatt Zurich and enjoyed a short, but very comfortable stay. This hotel must be given great accolades for its consistency over the years. I’ve published a 2011 and 2017 review and...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade
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The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
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I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a beautiful property in a city long overdue for a Hyatt. Although my stay was not perfect, it is definitely a hotel I will return to....
Review: Sofitel Luang Prabang – Garden Suite
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This is a year of renewed discovery for our family and we had yet to visit Laos after countless trips to Southeast Asia. We selected the Sofitel Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage protected site – it was stunning....
Review: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach (Family Ocean Suite)
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Yesterday I reviewed the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Today, I want to separately review the family ocean suite, perfect for a family traveling together. For all I rave about the Kahala, if you are on a budget...