A woman has been arrested for posing as a member of hotel housekeeping staff then looting the room she claimed to need to inspect. It’s an important reminder to be vigilant, even in situations which appear innocent. Fake Housekeeping...
Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott Slide Under The Radar In Russia
As other high profile brands pull out of Russia, major U.S. hotel companies have remained. It’s complicated, they explain. U.S. Hotel Brands Continue Operations In Russia This week saw McDonalds, Starbucks, and Coca Cola announce plans to sever ties...
Why Arguments Against Hyatt Are Usually Wrong
During a recent post about Marriott’s dwindling benefits for elites, many commenters highlighted the same argument against Hyatt – the only problem was, they were usually wrong. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Marriott Hotel Manager Argues Customer Is Not Always Right, But Should We Excuse Poor Service?
Where is the line drawn between accountability and kindness? What if “kindness” is used as a convenient, catch-all tool to evade responsibility for providing basic service? When “Kindness” Becomes An Excuse For Poor Service At Hotels My wife says...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West
Returning to the chain after a long sabbatical away, the Hyatt Regency Houston West is welcomed back to the chain. Here was my experience on a recent stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Excellent Hotel Service Makes All The Difference
On a trip to Washington DC, my family was able to stay at a familiar hotel. The little things make all the difference, especially hotel service. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Hyatt, Hilton Fast Tracks Remain Best Options
Fast-track status offers for the four major hotel groups are available, Hyatt and Hilton are the clear winners. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Marriott Is Winning The Race To The Bottom
Marriott has extended its lead in a hospitality race to the bottom. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New Marriott CEO...
Warning: Snaptravel Is A Scam (Hotel Booking Horror Story)
A warning if you are looking to book a hotel room through a third party app called Snaptravel – don’t do it, particularly if your travel plans may change. Kayak and the hotel share some of the blame as...
I’m Not Tipping More To Subsidize Hotel Corporate Profits…
Sorry, but I’m not about to tip hotel workers more so that hotels can pay them less and pocket the extra profits, a dimwitted idea from a major hotel CEO. No, I Won’t Tip Hotel Workers More To Line...
Hotels Use “Honor System” To Loosen Mask Rules
Hyatt today announced that guests who are vaccinated will no longer have to wear masks at properties in the United States. Expect all chains to shortly adapt similar polices, which effectively ends obligatory masks at hotels and resorts across...
Dustin Diamond (Screech) Died From Hotel Asbestos, Mold?
Saved By The Bell star, Dustin Diamond died from lung cancer he claimed to have gotten from hotel room mold or asbestos, is this a risk for other travelers? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Hotels Join The Peloton Revolution
Have you noticed that more and more hotels are offering Peloton equipment in their gyms? Peloton Comes To Hotels For years, I’ve attended spin classes at my gym and even before that have enjoyed using stationary bikes. But Peloton...
No Food Service: Do Hotels Expect Us To Starve?
To the hotels that claim it is too risky to provide food service. How do you explain your competitors in the same city? Can you just be honest enough to admit that you’re trying to conserve cash? Hotels Eliminate...
The Most Expensive Hyatt Isn’t a Hotel
The most expensive Hyatt isn’t a Park Hyatt and it’s not even a hotel. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Alila...
How Often Do You Want Your Hotel Room Cleaned?
In the age of the pandemic and social distancing, how often do you want your hotel room cleaned? Do you prefer daily cleaning in your hotel room or only upon check-out? Hotel Room Daily Cleaning During Pandemic A story...
My Next Door Hotel Neighbor Bangs On My Wall Then Claims I Should Be Put In Jail…
For the crime of my baby crying at 4:00PM, the guests in the hotel room next door began to bang on my wall. When the crying did not immediately stop, they confronted my wife and me in the hallway....
Review: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
For our trip to the Atlantic coast, we selected the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront at a precarious time during the US COVID-19 pandemic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Princeton Graduates Buy Hotels, Offer Remote Campus Dorms
Two Princeton graduates are betting on remote learning to grow but with colleges closed, they think they can offer a dorm experience in desirable locations using hotels. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Union Boss Warns Guests To Stay Away From Southern California Hotels
A union boss has warned against visiting Southern California hotels, stating hotels are not taking COVID-19 precautions seriously. But is this hotel warning just union scaremongering or a new threat to California hotel guests? A California Hotel Warning Speaking on...
