I spent a night at the Thompson Washington, DC, a Hyatt property located in the gentrifying Navy Yard. This is a nice hotel with a good breakfast, though I prefer the location of downtown or Georgetown hotel. Thompson Hotel...
Review: Hyatt Regency Sofia

The Hyatt Regency Sofia is a lovely hotel nestled in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria with nice accommodations, great amenities, and a really delicious breakfast. Hyatt Regency Sofia Review Up until recently, I would have called the Hyatt Regency...
Review: The Marmorosch Bucharest (Marriott Autograph Collection)

I spent a night at The Marmorosch, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel centrally located in Bucharest’s Old Town, and very much enjoyed the stay. This is a unique hotel with nice amenities. The Marmorosch Bucharest Review, A Marriott Autograph...
Review: Hyatt Centric Brickell (Miami) Queen Junior Suite

At the Hyatt Centric Brickell in Miami, it’s a mixed bag of exceeding expectations and falling short even on a Hyatt Privé rate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Vila Gale Collection São Miguel (Ponta Delgada Hotel)

Ponta Delgada is a small city on São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago but we found a hotel gem in Vila Gale Collection. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas

The Park Hyatt Istanbul has been refreshed and is now my favorite Hyatt property in Istanbul, with luxurious accommodations, excellent service, and several nice amenities that make it worth the splurge. Park Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent two nights...
Review: Grand Hyatt Istanbul

The Grand Hyatt Istanbul is both an affordable and centrally-located hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Grand Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent my first night in Istanbul at the Grand Hyatt, located in the Taksim Square area. At $130/night...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

I had an extended layover in Tokyo and spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, an attractive and reasonably-priced property. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Review The nightly rate was ¥17,600 (about $118 at current exchange rates) with...
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

10 years later, my review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has not changed: it remains an excellent hotel in the heart of KL. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review I enjoy updating older reviews and in KL I was...
Review: The Plymouth Hotel (Miami South Beach) SLH

If you’re looking for a quirky and charming boutique hotel on South Beach, I’d recommend The Plymouth Hotel Miami, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

I spent my first night in Kuala Lumpur at the Alila Bangsar, an attractive Hyatt property that was inexpensive and located in the Brickfields neighborhood near KL Sentral station. Alila Bangsar Review – Kuala Lumpur At $57/night (tonight, for...
Review: Four Seasons Bali At Jimbaran Bay

The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay was such an enjoyable splurge and is a beautiful resort with superb staff. Four Seasons Bali At Jimbaran Bay Review After sampling the Hyatt Regency and Andaz, I spent my final three...
Review: Andaz Bali

The Andaz Bali is a luxurious resort in Bali’s Sanur neighborhood with plush accommodations and a very nice breakfast spread. Andaz Bali Review After a night at the Hyatt Regency, I moved next door to the Andaz. The two...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bali

The Hyatt Regency Bali is an aging hotel, but I would argue a hotel that is aging gracefully. Bali is full of luxe properties at excellent prices and so you might be tempted to overlook this one, but I...
Review: Hilton Miami Downtown

The Hilton Miami Downtown is everything that a classic business hotel should be, and that applies to both the good and bad elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Review: Hilton Barbados Resort

To close out our amazing trip aboard Explora Journeys, we spent two days in Barbados at the Hilton and wish we had just flown straight home. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Casa Cipriani New York (Junior Suite)

I had another lovely stay at the Casa Cipriani in New York City and enjoyed a junior suite and the many amenities that make this hotel special. Casa Cipriani New York – Junior Suite Review I’ve extensively reviewed this...
Review: Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport

I arrived late and left early, but I had a good rest at the very pedestrian Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport. Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport Review Albuquerque has a couple of Hyatt Place properties and I chose the airport location...
Review: Hyatt Place Los Cabos

While the Hyatt Place Los Cabos may have looked like just another cookie-cutter Hyatt Place property, the breakfast was quite an upgrade from what I am used to from this particular Hyatt brand. That was the highlight of my...
Review: Hyatt Regency Valencia, California

The Hyatt Regency Valencia was fine as far as Hyatt Regency properties go in the USA, but I won’t be rushing back for a staycation here… Hyatt Regency Valencia Review Last week we held a memorial service and then...