With an early flight to Singapore the following morning, we chose to spend our final night in Sydney at the on-site Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. My stay took place after the hotel first opened in June 2013. But if...
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney (Opera View Deluxe)
This Park Hyatt Sydney review covers my upgraded Opera View Deluxe room. For a full review of the property, its restaurants, and amenities, you can read my earlier review. The upgrade was unexpected: thank a broken thermostat in my original...
Review: Park Hyatt Canberra
Admittedly, this hotel reminded me more of a retirement home than a Park Hyatt property. But I still liked it a lot. Have you ever been in a retirement home that has a sort of musty/old smell? That’s this...
Review: Park Hyatt Melbourne
While not a typical Park Hyatt hotel, I enjoyed a relaxing three-night stay at the Park Hyatt Melbourne. Please note this review is from 2013, but very little has changed at the property since my visit. I outline my...
Review: Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
Los Angeles is a great place to live, but one of the blessings of living in Southern California is weekend trips out of LA. One of my family’s favorite getaways is a two hour drive north to Santa Barbara....
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing (Suite)
Yesterday I published a comprehensive review of the Park Hyatt Beijing, my first review of the property. It wasn’t my first stay, though. My first stay included a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful suite. Rather than squeeze it into...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing
The Park Hyatt Beijing is showing some signs of wear, but remains an excellent choice for a luxury hotel in the heart of China’s capital city. After arriving from Helsinki on Finnair, we proceeded to the hotel via taxi...
Review: Grand Hyatt Berlin
Located in the upscale Potsdamer Platz neighborhood within walking distance of the Brandenburg Gate, the Grand Hyatt Berlin is a great hotel choice in Berlin. I must admit, my favorite (points) hotel in Berlin has always been the Westin...
Review: Hilton Addis Ababa
What was supposed to be a temporary resting place turned into a fortress I did not exit. I spent my entire 17-hour layover in Ethiopia at the Hilton Addis Ababa. Upon arriving in Addis Ababa, I visited the Ethiopian Airlines...
High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui
My wife and I have been to Hong Kong more times than we can count. We love Asia’s World City and know it fairly well. Hong Kong is home to our favorite restaurant, it’s one of our favorite places...
Review: Hilton Zurich Airport
I arrived late and left early so this review will be limited, but the Hilton Zurich Airport is conveniently located near ZRH with dated common areas but modern rooms. Shuttle service is complimentary from the airport to the property…but...
Review: Hilton Rome Airport (FCO)
After two great days in Atina, it was time to return to Rome and begin the journey home. While there are several decent hotels in the vicinity of Rome (FCO) Airport, only the Hilton is located on airport grounds....
Review: St. Regis Shanghai Jingan – Suite
Combining the end of a mattress run for Marriott Platinum status and the only trip of my United 1K status match, I thought I would stray from my old mainstays and get a little wild. The St. Regis Shanghai...
Review: JW Marriott Houston (Galleria)
I travel to Houston for business regularly, but I always stay at the same haunts. On this trip, I needed to unexpectedly stay over the weekend and decided to shop around. I found a tremendous rate from the JW...
Review: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
On my last of several trips to Bangkok recently, I had a long layover in the city and have wanted to try new properties in the city. I have already secured top-tier status with IHG, Hilton, and Hyatt for...
Review: Conrad Bangkok Hotel – Suite Upgrade
Though I’ve previously stayed at the property, I haven’t had a chance to review the Conrad Bangkok. In fact, despite dozens of visits to Bangkok, this would be my first stay for more than a single night. I looked...
Review: Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto
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. For our Christmas/New Year vacation, we found a tremendous deal in business class...
Review: Radisson Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam
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. My wife and I planned a short trip to Brunei and we were not...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing — Luxury Is Personal Even For Kids
I already knew from a previous stay that the Park Hyatt Beijing was going to impress, but I can honestly say that I had no idea just how much their personal touches, during our recent stay, would leave a...
