Frequent Miler
Review: Hyatt House London Stratford – my new go-to London hotel
A couple of the gifts I got my wife for Christmas were tickets to see Josh Johnson (stand up comedian & The Daily Show presenter) at the London Palladium, as well as tickets to see the new theatre production of The Hunger Games: On Stage at Canary Wharf in London....
Points With a Crew
Best Western Gateway to the Keys Hotel Review
If you're looking for a South Florida hotel - here is my Best Western Gateway to the Keys hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
TravelUpdate
New Luxury Hotel Review: Rosewood Amsterdam
Background The Rosewood Amsterdam opened in May of 2025, which was timed perfectly for my Amsterdam trip in…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
A recent work trip had me in Atlanta for a few days and I… The post Hotel Review: The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Lounging Around – JW Marriott Reston Station Highlights
I just completed a one-night stay at the new JW Marriott Reston Station outside of Washington, DC. It was a remarkable return to the brand. The post Lounging Around – JW Marriott Reston Station Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
TravelUpdate
Staying at the Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Austin
I had to spend a few days in Austin, the capital of Texas, so I stayed at the…
Your Mileage May Vary
What Hotel Guests Actually Want vs. What Hotels Keep Giving Us
When you stay at hotels once or twice a year, if that, you’re typically happy with everything you get. A coffeemaker in the room! A lighted magnifying mirror! And OMG,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: St. Regis Bangkok (Outstanding Breakfast)
Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet. St. Regis Bangkok Review For 40,000 points per night (versus $340), I figured the St. Regis was...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila
After spending some time in Hong Kong, we flew to Manila for a few… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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I’ve Seen a Lot of Hotel Pools — This One Might Be the Best
Hotel pools—they’re either an oasis of relaxation or a strange afterthought. For me? They’re usually a shrug. While some guests might base their entire booking on poolside vibes, I just…
TravelUpdate
Review: Ritz Carlton New Orleans Club Level
Background & Location One of my friends was celebrating a birthday over MLK weekend, and we wanted to…
ATX Jetsetter
Review: The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Osaka Station Hotel may be one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in and should be a top choice for those visiting Osaka. The post Review: The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Conrad Tokyo: Bottom Line Review
Last Spring, my wife and I spent a couple of sensational weeks traipsing around Taiwan and Okinawa, then ended with a few cold and wet days in Tokyo during cherry blossom season. In the middle of blossom-viewing, we planned to work in visits to TeamLabs’ excellent exhibits, Borderless and Planets....
TravelUpdate
A fun week at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Spent 9 days at MGM Grand in Las Vegas early in January. Luckily the weather was not too…
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The Most Spectacular Hotel Fails Ever Caught on Camera
We’ve all been to that hotel that offered something that wasn’t quiiiiiite like what they advertised. That’s where review sites such as Oyster come into play (although Oyster isn’t as…