For $39, I found the Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas to be an ideal “lounge” for my day-long layover in Brazil’s most populous city. Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas Review I arrived into Guarulhos (GRU) airport at 7:55AM and...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center

I recently spent the night at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center prior to speaking at the Travel & Adventure show. Believe it or not, it was my first time ever stay at a Hilton Garden Inn. My...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland – Terrace

I visited the Washington DC area twice within a week and was able to try the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland. Here is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Hyatt Centric Guatemala City

The Hyatt Centric in Guatemala City is a fancy hotel with a fabulous breakfast. It served as a comfortable base for my stay in Guatemala. Hyatt Centric Guatemala City Review I spent two nights at this property, paying $129/night....
Review: Grand Hyatt São Paulo

I greatly enjoyed a short but relaxing stay at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo. Not only was I upgraded to a large suite, but I found the staff exceedingly kind and the amenities quite generous, particularly considering we were...
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite

A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If...
Review: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle

Hyatt’s newest property in Switzerland is a beautiful and comfortable hotel just steps from Zurich Airport. The Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle is not just a hotel, but part of a new district that epitomizes the creative use...
Review: Hyatt Regency Belgrade (Suite)

I hereby decree the Hyatt Regency Belgrade as one of the best category 1 Hyatt hotels in the world. I had an amazing one night stay here in between Air Serbia flights. Hyatt Regency Belgrade Review Booking First, a...
Review: Four Seasons Istanbul At The Bosphorus

The Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus proved to be one of the finest hotels I have ever stayed in, with remarkable service, delicious food, and exquisite accommodations. This hotel is a splurge, but you will not find a...
Review: Ventana Big Sur, An Extraordinary Alila Resort By Hyatt

My wife and I recently spent a weekend at the Ventana Big Sur, an adults-only, all-inclusive Alila resort along the beautiful California Coast. Not only did we have a fantastic stay, but by using our World of Hyatt points...
Review: Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort Punta Cana

This is a hotel review provided by 121pilot, our resident pilot on Live and Let’s Fly. 121pilot is a captain for a major commercial airline. In November I had a layover at the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort in Punta Cana....
Review: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

The Hyatt Regency Monterey is a comfortable hotel on a golf course, ideally located just minutes from downtown Monterey. Hyatt Regency Monterey Review Check-In We arrived in the late evening and found no wait at the front desk to...
Review: Park Hyatt Washington DC

In what seems to be a new tradition, I retuned to the Park Hyatt Washington, DC for the presidential inauguration in January, exactly four years after my last visit. This review covers my stay and reveals that not much...
Review: Hotel 2 Fevrier Lomé, Togo

The Hotel 2 Fevrier in Lomé, formerly operating under the Radisson Blu brand, is the most luxurious hotel in Togo and was greatly appreciated after a long day on the road. Hotel 2 Fevrier Lomé Review Named for February...
Review: Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra

If you looking for the best hotel in Accra, this is the place. I enjoyed a tremendous stay at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and would not hesitate to return. Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra Review In...
Review: Accra Marriott Hotel

I spent my first night in Accra at the Marriott hotel, just a few minutes from Accra’s Kotoka International Airport. It is a modern, comfortable hotel and the service was outstanding. Accra Marriott Hotel Review This hotel is Marriott’s first...
Review: Westin Cape Town

I had a lovely two-night stay at the Westin Cape Town, a classy hotel in a great location of Cape Town. Westin Cape Town Review My stay was in early March 2020. The world was still awakening to the...
Review: Andaz West Hollywood (Suite)

My wife and I enjoyed a staycation last month at the Andaz in West Hollywood. It’s a great Hyatt property in the heart of LA that I look forward to returning to. Andaz West Hollywood Review We live less...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz – Coronavirus Edition [2020]

I’ve reviewed one of my favorite hotels in Germany many times on Live and Let’s Fly, but not since the pandemic begin. This review of the Hyatt Regency Mainz takes a look at the coronavirus precautions the hotel has...
Review: Hyatt Rosemont (Near Chicago O’Hare)

Hotels have cut back quite a bit during the pandemic, but the inability to get any sort of breakfast was quite disappointing at this otherwise-comfortable hotel just minutes away from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Hyatt Rosemont Review I checked...