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: Malaysia Airlines A350 First Class Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo
Malaysia Airlines offers an excellent and intimate first class product aboard its new A350. I immensely enjoyed my redeye flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Narita. While the new first class lounge is nice, ground services for first class...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Business Class Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The newly-remodeled Malaysia Airlines Busniess Class Lounge at Kuala Lumpur’s satellite terminal is a HUGE improvement over the former business class lounge. The lounge is located directly above the tram stop, though getting there requires a bit of walking...
Review: Malaysia Airlines 737 Business Class Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Although a short 184-mile flight from SIN to KUL, Malaysia Airlines still provided excellent service and a hot meal. The real treat of the flight, however, was the views from the window. Check-in was a breeze in Singapore Changi...
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...
A “Real” Review of the United Polaris Lounge in SFO
My recent review of new United Polaris Lounge at SFO drew a couple critical comments that it was not “genuine” because pictures were taken prior to the public opening. I dismissed those concerns due to the enormous size of...
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...
Pros and Cons of the New Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge
The Malaysia Airlines First Class Golden Lounge in Kuala Lumpr (KUL) is open after an extended remodel. It’s still a nice lounge…but not as nice as before, in my opinion. Let’s start with the pros of the new lounge....
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. ...
Review: Hyatt Regency Paris Charles de Gaulle
I enjoyed my night at the Hyatt Regency Paris CDG Airport, a full-service hotel with comfortable rooms. Instead of paying nearly 400EUR for a second night at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, I moved to the Hyatt Regency Charles...
Review: Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile
I would have been happy to stay another night at the Park Hyatt Paris, but no vacancy forced me to move over to the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile across town. This 995-room hotel was transformed over the last two...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris (Renovated Room)
My recent stay at the Park Hyatt Paris was much like my last one. Far from flawless, but still a great experience overall. The drive from Orly Airport to the hotel took about 30 minutes. I pulled up to...
A Tremendous Priority Pass Lounge in Venice
The Marco Polo Club at Venice Airport is an exceptional lounge with great amenities. We had allowed plenty of time to drive from the Dolomites down to Venice and arrived with some time to spare before our EasyJet flight...
Review: Hyatt Regency Cartagena – Suite
During a spontaneous last-minute getaway, we had a chance to stay three nights the Hyatt Regency Cartagena. We were switching hotels from the beautiful, but remote Conrad Cartagena as we were itching to be closer to the vibrant walled...
Review: Park Hyatt Milan (Prestige Suite)
Yesterday I wrote about my recent stay at the Park Hyatt Milan. This post focuses on my upgrade to a Prestige Suite. First, this is not a typical suite upgrade: this is a “luxury” suite and I was quite...
Review: Park Hyatt Milan
I last stayed at the Park Hyatt Milan in 2011 and posted this review. Seven years later, very little has changed (further validating why I post old trip reports). The hotel remains an amazing property in the heart of...
Review: Westin at the Woodlands (Houston) – Suite
I stay in Houston often, and as I continue to expand my footprint, I try new properties whenever I can. On this trip, business took me to the Woodlands where I tried out a Starwood property and secured an...
