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1. Hotel Renew
Feeling luxurious without spending north of $200 a night? Get here now!
From the moment the front desk hands you a pineapple juice to the first of many hellos from the staff (who remembered me by name!!!), this is a fantastic boutique hotel option.…More »
2. Hotel Lucia
Portland, OR 97205
USA
(866) 986-8086
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
For traveling solo and knowing you're basically going to use the bed to crash in, this is a perfect room. I marveled at the way the doors glided by the bed, the bureau and the other door, narrowly squeezing by. I enjoyed the bathroom's efficient use…More »
3. El Cortez Cabana Suites
For $50 a night (found on a hotels discount site), this is a deal!
Don't be afraid when you check in at the smoke filled casino of the old El Cortez. Don't worry when the clerk gives you less that stellar service and tells you to go out the door and…More »
4. Ace Hotel
Portland, OR 97253
USA
(503) 228-2277
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
As I sat surfing the free wi-fi in the comfy lobby, there's flannel peaking out from behind the curtain in the photo booth, converse-clad, coffee sipping locals discuss how to make a perfect risotto, and the candlelight at Clyde Common fractures the…More »
5. Birdsong Bed and Breakfast
Can a B&B be comfy and contemporary, modern and traditional all at the same time? I didn't think so until I spent a few days here last spring.
When I want to send my mind and memory to it's happy place, I send it on a vacation here:
2 beautiful rooms…More »
6. Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141
Categories:
Hotels,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
[Insert swirling time travel music] and then a piece from the Rocky Horror Picture Show....
The new space is astounding,
Like when you jump to the left (and there's a tiki bar in full swing)
Or then take a step to the right (and a cafe with kick ass…More »
7. Royal Scot Suite Hotel
A relatively well priced online deal and a roof over our heads with what is undoubtedly the busiest weekend in Victoria's history (little did I know it was the Victoria Marathon) landed me in Victoria this past Thanksgiving weekend. There to explore…More »
8. Phillip and I
If it's some R & R you're after, in a place where the folks are friendly and things move slowly... allow me to introduce you to Phillip and I.
First off, Roberts Creek has nothing and everything all at once. General store, a library, natural foods…More »
9. Auberge Du Pre Bed and Breakfast
Having never really spent any time in Pemberton (although heaps in Whistler) I thought a weekend to explore this valley was in order. After scoping out the ten or so B&B's in Pemberton, we chose Auberge.
Rooms were a little smaller than I've…More »
10. Drake Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
(416) 531-5042
I have been a regular guest at The Drake every couple of months for more than a year. And this past stay, I was lucky enough to stay in the room that received my last "Dear Room" Yelp review.
Hello Again 208,
Since I first yelped about you, I have come…More »
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9/26/2010
Dear Room 208,
I love falling into bed with you. You might be hard to get (walking up a flight of… Read more »
11. Gladstone Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635
What makes me like the Gladstone and love The Drake even more? The fact that it was The Drake who suggested I stay at the Gladstone on my most recent Toronto trip. It was love at first *lift.* Certainly, there's no denying that the elevator is small…More »
12. Matrix Hotel
Unaccustomed to free parking at a hotel, I was impressed that they offered it. Even more impressive is the lobby. It's funky, clean and modern, yet it's still somehow inviting and warm. The rooms are fairly standard with nice touches like pretty…More »
13. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Hearts, butterflies... in my mind there are fireworks in the sky over Victoria when I opened the door to my suite. In my room there were welcome Rogers Chocolates, a bottle of water and an apple all waiting. The bed comfy, cozy. The shower AND tub,…More »
14. Metterra Hotel On Whyte
Just another reason to be stoked. If you're like me and you like the "Water King" suite they have, you'll likely be in one of the corner rooms. This past trip, I was almost bummed when I saw that my room was on a lower floor. But when I opened my…More »
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4/3/2011
Edmonton, we have a bedtime winner. Cute shops, great restaurants and bars surround this gem. Only a… Read more »
15. The Fairmont Palliser
If only I could always find a deal so that I could stay with you. You're so my style when you're not $250 a night.
Even on the second floor, it still felt like luxury. The bathrobes, the full length mirror discreetly tucked into the closet and the…More »
16. Nuvo Hotel Suites
Free (mostly) reliable wi-fi, free north American calls, cable, Aveda amenities, modern kitchen, and well used space with lots of storage. The staff are friendly. All characteristics that I seek out in accommodations, but I am just not sold on the…More »
17. Fox Hotel & Suites
Hello, Mr. Fox, Mr. Elk and Ms. Moose,
My name is Crystal and I was your guest this week. I appreciated your overly thorough run through of the amenities, the lengthy booklet of coupons, free parking, wi-fi, breakfast voucher and the free transit…More »
18. Hotel Arts
Since my last review, I was contacted by a Hotel Arts manager and asked to give them another chance. So I did, and it was a fantastic stay: I was upgraded when I arrived at no charge and given a room on an above ground floor. The wi-fi was…More »
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6/17/2011
Loyalty and regular visits do not seem to improve service here. In fact, it almost seems to reduce… Read more »
19. Ace Hotel Seattle
A short PS to my earlier love note:
There are a couple of magical rooms in the basement. There's no view, and no window and it's a bit bright in there come sunrise, so why are basement rooms magic? The indoor courtyard and behind-the-bed shower sums…More »
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6/22/2011
I love you, I love you, I love you!
You remember my name. You ask me kindly what kind of room I want,… Read more »
20. Hotel Andra
The rooms are magic. I only wish I could stay for longer. Comfortable and spacious but sleek and modern. It even had a full walk in closet, that's more than what I have at home! And the shower is fantastic. I love hotels that have a shower, not just…More »
21. Larkspur Landing Bellevue
I guess coming from a week at the Kimpton Monaco has spoiled me for the delights found in Bellevue, even if the ample parking (how else would you get here?), free wi-fi and complimentary breakfast sweetens the $69 online deal.
Driving around and…More »
22. Le Petit Hotel
Some hotels feel stuffy and formal. Some hotels feel old and worn. Some hotels have no character at all... But Le Petit Hotel feels JUST RIGHT.
There's something about walking into a room that is both minimal and modern yet comfortable. Yup, I could…More »
23. Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Show me a beautiful hotel lobby and I'll show you a very standard room to counterbalance. As it goes with lots of hotels, the Lord Nelson not being any different. The lobby is beautiful. It's historic. Old world. Opulent. The staff is cordial. And…More »
24. Phoenix Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
(415) 776-1380
When I opened the door to my room, I couldn't help but giggle. It was like a throwback to Hawaii Five-0, circa 1975. The TV? Old school, mounted close to the ceiling. If the wicker chairs and two double beds with printed polyester duvets didn't…More »
25. Little America Hotel - Salt Lake City
One day, all of the rockstars and reality TV stars will hit their golden years. And it's in this late stage in life, that I think they'd like the Tower Suites at Little America. Imagine if you were a grandma, who was once a baller. You'd like this…More »
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7/15/2011
Your grandma would like it here. It's what I imagine parts of the Titanic to look like. Large… Read more »
26. Whiski Jack at Lake Placid Lodge
-Water backing up in the sink - disgusting dirty water
-Closet door doesn't slide
-Shower door doesn't close
-$15 parking for overnight (until 6am), but we were assured it was $5 if you were staying at a hotel
-At check in, heard two other people with…More »
27. Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Another stay at the Atlantica and while I will still wave a four star flag, I must advise...
When possible, splurge. Staying only but a night, I opted for the $109 option, and was disappointed with what I got. A room on the second floor with 1/2 the…More »
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10/29/2011
On my second stay at the Atlantica, I decided, that this hotel is for me. I had splurged on an… Read more »
28. Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto
Toronto, ON M5E 1E1
(416) 350-2000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Hello home. With a kitchen, in suite laundry, and turn down service that includes your choice of incense, it's kinda hard not to like it here. I booked a Lotus Room on http://hotels.com. Plenty big enough for me, the room's amenities are what sold me…More »
29. Hotel Le Germain
If I could give 10 stars, 100 stars, 1000 stars, I think I would. Where to start?
The felt wall/art behind the front desk, naturally. From that moment on I knew I loved it here. Upstairs to my room with it's gorgeous rainshower head and rubbery (non…More »
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