Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Review As much as I love the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, this hotel was only $140/night and I found that too good of a deal to pass up. Furthermore, I did not arrive in Hong Kong until 10:30 pm, which meant I was really...
Frequent Miler
Grand Hotel Victoria Lake Como, Greg’s turn
A few years ago, Nick visited the Grand Hotel Victoria on Lake Como Italy and he fell in love. He loved Lake Como; he loved Menaggio (the town on Lake Como where the hotel is); and he loved the hotel. He returned a little over a year later, and loved...
Hawaii Calling
The Ambassador Hotel Waikiki’s Makeover into a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The transformation of The Ambassador Hotel in Waikiki has been years in the making, and I’ve had a front-row seat to its evolution. Long before the Hilton name became part of the story, the property had already begun redefining itself with a bold, locally inspired rebranding initially as the Romer...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo
Although it’s a mere mile away from Hotel Niwa Tokyo, if you want to submit to the craziness of a vast metropolis, then you should consider the Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo. Location Right in the heart of Akihabara, aka Akiba (Tokyo’s primary electronics and otaku district), this stylish hotel is...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Hotel Niwa Tokyo
If you want all of the conveniences of a big city without the predictable hubbub, Hotel Niwa Tokyo would probably suit you well. For history buffs, the ryokan Moritakan, the first lodging on the current hotel site, was built in 1935. Then, it transformed into a more standard issue business...
Frequent Miler
Hermitage Bay, an SLH Hotel Bottom Line Review (Guest Review)
There’s been a lot of buzz about the Hermitage Bay Resort (now an SLH property bookable with Hilton points), so we took to our Frequent Miler Insiders group for some reader input about the property. Thanks to reader Son T Nguyen who provided some photos and helpful feedback, serving as...
