The DoubleTree Colorado Springs is a massive hotel with conference center. I was pleasantly upgraded to the Presidential Suite due to my status with Hilton and couldn’t be happier with the product I received. If you are considering booking...
My Superb Boutique Hotel in Florence, Italy
Looking for a reasonably-priced boutique hotel in the heart of Florence? I found one called Hotel River. Florence is a beautiful city in Italy’s Tuscany region with stunning architecture and great food. But it is missing one thing: a wide...
Review: Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina – Turin, Italy
With no U.S. chain hotels in Turin, Italy we were forced to look elsewhere for our one-night stay. We ended up at the Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina, a beautiful new hotel in the heart of the city. NH Collection...
Review: Enormous Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami)
When the absurd, ridiculous, opulent Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami) popped up for a bargain price, my family had to try it out. Two-floors, two bathrooms, huge views, all for less than we usually pay...
Review: Park Hyatt Chicago (Executive Suite)
My stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago was much more about the company than the property itself, but I very much appreciated the spacious suite with an excellent view of the Chicago Water Tower. This was a special trip...
A Tale of Two Waldorf-Astoria Hotels
We tried a pair of Waldorf-Astoria Key West properties and the two couldn’t have been more different. One had great grounds but terrible rooms, the other excellent rooms but none of the history. It was the most bizarre tale...
I Challenge You To Identify This Hotel Brand
We stayed at a hotel that was so far off brand that we checked out before our luggage arrived from the bell staff. Without cheating, can you identify this bad hotel room’s brand? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
A Peek Inside the Chairman Suite – Park Hyatt Beijing
The Park Hyatt Beijing is one of our favorite Hyatt properties for their attention to details, elegant rooms and their extravagant breakfast. During a past stay a few years ago, we were given a tour of the Chairman Suite, the...
Which Hyatt in Germany is Best?
There are seven Hyatt hotels in Germany. Which one is best? The seven properties include: Hyatt Regency Cologne Grand Hyatt Berlin Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf Hyatt Regency Mainz Park Hyatt Hamburg Hyatt Place Frankfurt Hyatt House Dusseldorf For purposes of...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz
There is no Hyatt I stay at more than this hotel. Over the years, I have come to consider this hotel a second home and the staff part of my extended German family. It’s not the best Hyatt, but...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf (Suite)
In my review of the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf yesterday, I mentioned I received a suite upgrade on my final evening. A Regency Suite King will be the focus of this review. For a detailed review of the hotel’s amenities...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf is a perfect city for a long weekend trip. The three days spent in this charming capital of North Rhine-Westphalia were marvelous. They were also comfortable, thanks to the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf, now one of my favorite Hyatts in...
Review: Hyatt Regency Cologne
The Hyatt Regency in Cologne (Köln) Germany was one of the most disappointing Hyatts I have ever stayed in. Oh, it wasn’t without many redeeming qualities, but the hotel (or my room at least) is in desperate need of...
Review: Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel (Marriott)
On a business trip, I had a chance to stay in the very contemporary and dare I say, ‘sassy’ Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. This hotel had everything, except for an upgrade for a (then) gold member. If you are...
Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo (Park King Suite)
During my last stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, I received an upgrade to a Park King Suite. This review focuses exclusively on the suite. Yesterday, I provided a full review of the Park Hyatt Tokyo, its service, restaurant,...
Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo
It has been seven years since I last stayed at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and thus I looked forward to refreshing my previous review. I hate to be anticlimactic, but very little has changed. It’s still a great hotel....
Review: Grand Hyatt Denver Suite and Valet Trouble
During a stay at the Grand Hyatt Denver we got a chance to try the parlor suite and enjoy the pool. But this great property is let down by the overpriced valet that under delivers. If you are considering...
Review: Andaz Singapore (Suite)
My spacious suite at the Andaz Singapore provided a perfect venue to balance work and rest. This review focuses solely on my suite. For additional details about the hotel including dining, pool, and other amenities, please check out my...
Review: Andaz Singapore
Two nights at the Andaz Singapore was not enough…what a great new hotel in Singapore. The hotel is located on 5 Fraser Street, about 20 minutes from the airport. It’s a new building that looks old, adjacent to a...
Hyatt Regency Cartagena Spa: Mother/Daughter Massage
In my final post from our last-minute trip to Cartagena, Colombia, my four-year-old daughter and I had the chance to try the Aqoral Spa at the Hyatt Regency Cartagena. It was better than expected for both mommy and daughter. ...
