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Hotels, Resorts, Hostel and Bnb in my travel life
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1. Patria Palace Hotel
I'll say up front that it is not my usual style to stay in 5 star resorts when I vacation. For business trips, I like 4star, and abroad I'm a fan of bed and breakfasts or even hip hostels.
However, there's a very good reason to stay at a resort in a…More »
2. Hotel Majestic
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-1100
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
What a wonderful experience at the Hotel Majestic. The building's facade is impeccable with ornate Edwardian architecture with an inviting doorstep. Check-in was a breeze and I was directed to a charming, frescoed elevator. I stayed in a 'standard'…More »
3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 693-5000
Categories:
Hotels,
Casinos,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Eastside
I absolutely loved my stay at Hard Rock. I flew into Vegas just to see Steve Lawler dj, which was totally off the hook. I stroll in there 8pm on a Wednesday, so of course they had plenty of rooms available. I got the room so cheap.....and they…More »
4. City Club Hotel
If price is not on your mind, this hotel is spectacular! Lots of hotels spend thousands on a snazzy lobby but shabby rooms, but City Club Hotel did something out of the ordinary. It's a very simple and small lobby to check-in, just adjacent to an…More »
5. Alaska Paddle Inn
This is a fantastic bnb/ guesthouse located a couple miles south of Seward, in sleepy Lowell Point. The owners really love what they do and have put their hearts into this place. The craftmanship is just stunning. The house consists of just 2…More »
6. Best Western Novato Oaks Inn
I'm not going to rate this hotel on a scale where a 5 is only for $400/night resorts. If you did that, basically all hotels would get between a 2 and 4, and only a couple resorts (that REALLY stood out) would get the 5.
I'm rating this Best Western…More »
7. The Signature
The rooms are just lovely. Very beautiful furnishings and an awesome jetted tub. The whole point of Vegas is to go out to eat, so the kitchenette wasn't really used, but it's a nice option to keep your liquor and champagne cold for when you want…More »
8. Courtyard
I stayed here for one night due to its proximity to California State University SAC career fair. Checkin was efficient and easy. The bed was extremely comfortable and one of the most sleek bathrooms I've encountered for a basement bargain price of…More »
9. The Dinsmore House
My best friend got married in Charlottesville in Aug '09; her parents, herself, and myself all stayed at the Dinsmore. The Dinsmore was extremely accomodating, quaint, and service-oriented. I loved my room; from their website it seemed that it…More »
10. Barclay House
Vancouver, BC V6E 1H6
Canada
(604) 605-1351
Categories:
Hotels,
Bed & Breakfast
Neighbourhood: West End
This is one of the best bed and breakfasts I've had the pleasure of staying in. While I usually like more traditional (read: antique) houses with respective furnishings, Barclay House has the interesting appeal of mixing old with new in a delightful…More »
11. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
This was my first resort experience, so I'm a bit of a novice here; but I have stayed at quite a few hotels, so....
It's a good 30 to 40 minutes to get to the hotel and it's not exactly near the downtown area, so keep that in mind if you're deciding…More »
12. Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 894-7111
If you don't bother reading the rest, read this paragraph at least: there is a free tram that connects TI to the Mirage (because they are sister properties). Use the fact that you're staying at the TI to get on the guest list for JET nightclub (at…More »
13. 200 South Street Inn
I've stayed at this property twice, last time was March 2007, in Room 1. They need to fix the showerhead in the bathroom, as it sprays over the shower curtain all over the wall, but we fixed that by throwing a washcoth over the opening. The decor was…More »
14. Denali Mountain Morning Hostel & Lodge
About 13 miles south of the Park entrance, the Denali Mountain Morning Hostel is a fun, kooky place to meet people from all over the world looking for alternative lodging. One of the best attributes of the hostel is that they offer many different…More »
15. Alaska Serenity Fishing Lodge
I really loved my stay here at Alaska Serenity Fishing Lodge. It is located right on Denise Lake a very short drive from Soldotna, and near great fishing. We were very late in checking in, and the owners stayed to welcome me. That really shows…More »
16. MGM Grand
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 880-0880
Categories:
Hotels,
Restaurants,
Casinos
Neighbourhood: The Strip
I'm sorry but the MGM just doesn't have that wow factor. Their theme is actually hard to decipher, other than the obvious huge lions. I mean, Hard Rock, Caesars and Bellagio....there's no question. There's an ambiance that oozes rocknroll, Roman…More »
17. Doubletree by Hilton BWI Airport Hotel
I stayed here Christmas-time 2008:
This Holiday Inn is in the process of remodelling; from the looks of the lobby and restaurant, it's on its way to a solid 3.5 star property. Right now, it's a struggle between 2.5 and a poor 3 star.
The rooms are…More »
18. Super 8 Motel
I recently booked a 3-week stay for myself and 7 others to complete a construction project in the area.
The good:
-Decent continental breakfast, including hot waffles, juice, yogurt and pastries (all of which are not stale, actually pretty good)
-Clean…More »
19. Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
I stayed here for a conference in Dec 06. Had a view of the pond w/ fountain, that was nice. The beds are extremely comfortable, but the rooms aren't all that special in terms of decor. The lobby and public areas are gorgeous, and the workout room is…More »
20. Wingate Inn Windsor Park
Check In:
Fast and convenient. I received a follow-up call the first evening I was to be sure everything was good, that was a nice touch.
The Room:
The microwave and fridge worked well, internet connection was reliable and fast. Beds are not so…More »
21. Big Apple Hostel - CLOSED
New York, NY 10036
(212) 302-2603
Category:
Hostels
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Before I got super savy at researching hostels and accomodations in general on the web, I tried out NYC at this hostel. I don't think I did too badly either. Perfectly safe and functional, this no-frills accomodation was very clean when I stayed…More »
22. Beach Plaza Hotel
The cons: we got ripped off on the wi-fi and there was no tech-support. The attitude of the front desk and restaurant hostess is that of disinterest, almost elitist. We ate at the restaurant on-site which was in a beautiful setting with fountains and…More »
23. Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles
This is the only place I would consider staying at in Port Angeles. We had a waterfront room view for the 4th of July weekend. The patio chairs made it so easy to relax and watch the fireworks in comfort. There was a small festival where we could…More »
24. Hostelling International - Downtown San Diego
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-1531
Category:
Hostels
Neighbourhoods: Gaslamp, East Village
Reviewing this hostel in terms of other hostels, it has a spectacular location in the heart of the gaslamp district. I'm not talking about walking 4 blocks like most of the other hostels...it's right in the middle of it. On 5th street, walk south for…More »
25. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
I stayed here for a convention and I'll start right off and say this hotel is in a beautiful setting with a large and airy lobby. I asked for a high floor room facing the water, but got a 3rd floor room facing the city. (This was only because I…More »
26. The Westin Galleria Houston
From a Feb 2008 visit:
I am surprised this chain lends its name to this hotel: the front lobby is dark and impersonal, it's overly seaweed monochromatic theme is dull to the eyes and the hallways have cracked/chipped crown molding.
The positives: check…More »
27. Hotel Captain Cook
Really enjoyed getting an executive suite for a 3-night, pay for 2 deal. Room service was very good, and the suites actually have two bathrooms, two separate rooms with flatscreens. This hotel is definitely a guy's kind of place, with it's nautical…More »
28. Dunes Inn & Suites
Well, apparantly this motel turned into a Best Western, so it might be quite different, but I did a review for the Dunes Inn & Suites, which is what it used to be. They did have kitchenettes, so that's nice.
29. Villa Montes Hotel
After a particularly hellish drive from the wine country, I was exhausted and wanted to collapse in my room. I was thankful they had 2 parking spots for guests checking in, and I was helped rather quickly. I noticed those freshly baked chocolate…More »
30. Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis
As always, the Hilton Garden Inn brand continues to impress. Plush mattresses, soft linens, sizable rooms and neutrogena bath amenities all made my stay enjoyable. The hotel is very well-kept and clean with updated decor. The only trouble I…More »
31. Hampton Inn & Suites
This hotel is literally next door to the Kitsap Conference Center, which next door to the Bremerton Ferry. I traveled for business and it was nice about the proximity of these locations. The hotel is very clean and well-kept. My room had high…More »
32. Radisson Hotel
I really like the decor of this hotel, the lobby and the rooms. Staff is professional. The bar is small but has 2 big screen tvs, so you can sip on your drink and be entertained if you're by yourself (as I frequently am, travelling alone). The lady…More »
33. Shilo Inn
First impression: the lobby is so dated, I felt like I was stuck in 1984. But I didn't come here for the lobby, I came here for the room. I actually prefer that hotels spend more money on the rooms themselves than a snazzy-looking lobby, and that's…More »
34. The Inn At Court Square
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 295-2800
Categories:
Bed & Breakfast,
American (New)
I was very excited for my 2 day stay at this Inn in August '09. At first glance, the house is decorated in an overly opulent manner. Just a lot of 'stuff' on the walls, lots of statues, rugs, tables and such. It didn't take long to realize that…More »
35. La Quinta Inn
I stayed here for business in 2007, and my room was clean and on par with other La Quinta's I've stayed at. The continental breakfast was satisfactory for what I needed, the fruit was fresh and the waffle maker fine. The wireless internet worked and…More »
36. Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 491-1234
Categories:
Hotels,
Restaurants,
Venues & Event Spaces
Disclosure: I scored a deal through hotwire for $104 per night.
Being a savvy traveler, I went to http://betterbidding.com that told me to expect hotwire would book me at the Hyatt Regency. I called ahead of the booking to ask how much parking was.…More »
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Yelping SinceMay 2009
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