Hilton just did something that feels both obvious and overdue: they admitted that their top tier isn’t really the “top” anymore. For years, Hilton Diamond has been in a weird …
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Why the ‘Door Close’ Button in Hotel Elevators Is Basically Fake
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s probably happened to you more often than you even know. You get in the elevator of your hotel (or an office building… or whatever), and there’s nobody else running …
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A Hotel Clerk Took Photos of a Guest’s Credit Card — Yes, This Is as Bad as It Sounds
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s the 2020s and for the vast majority of hotels, even the teeny tiny, privately owned ones, there are apps available for the hotel owner to get the guest’s card …
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Cliff Lodge on Nantucket Was the Most Unique Stay of Sharon’s 25 For 25 Trip
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever visited Nantucket, MA, you know the island really has two seasons: “expensive” and “are you kidding me?” My wife Sharon was only there for one night between …
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Hotels spend a ton of time and money trying to figure out what their guests want the most. They send surveys asking how your stay was and have you rate …
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Hyatt is currently running a sale that, on the surface, appears to be fantastic. Discounted rates, a long travel window, and “Members Save More” banners all over the place. However, …
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That Useless Strip of Fabric at the End of Hotel Beds? It Actually Has a Purpose
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMany hotels have a wide piece of thick fabric or cloth at the end of the bed. You’ve probably seen them a bajillion times but toss them off in the …
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For years, travelers have joked that European hotel rooms are so small you can touch every wall without even getting out of bed. In London, Paris or Munich, it’s just …
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It’s almost like Hilton knew its “Stay More, Earn More” promotion wasn’t moving the needle. Launched on October 1, the original offer was about as exciting as a lukewarm cup …
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Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
by joehegby joehegThere’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that …