You know that bittersweet moment when the hotel knocks on your door at 11 a.m. and politely reminds you, “It’s checkout time”? Whether you just want to sleep off a …
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If there’s one thing you can say about Kimpton hotels, it’s that they strive to be different. I mean, it probably borders a little on quirky. And you know how …
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It took a while, but I think I’m starting to fall for Hyatt. Not too long ago, I didn’t think we’d ever stay at their hotels. It just wasn’t on …
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Back in late 2021, news broke that a Fairmont hotel—yes, that Fairmont, the luxury brand known for iconic properties like The Plaza in New York and The Savoy in London—was …
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Steps from the Fort Worth Stockyards: Is This Hyatt Place Worth the Price?
by joehegby joehegI was making a quick weekend trip to Fort Worth to see a concert at the Fort Worth Stockyards. I wanted to make this trip as economical as possible, so …
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I’m fascinated by how hotel chains develop brands. While some of them, like IHG, Hilton and Marriott, are clearly trying to cover the spectrum of hotel types, others have a …
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There are some people who are blessed with names that are easy and obvious to pronounce. Kim Smith. John Lee. Ronald McDonald. And then you have the rest of us. …
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The Most Memorable Hotels I’ve Ever Stayed In (and the Stories Behind Them)
by joehegby joehegI’ve been thinking lately about the hotels that left the strongest impressions on me. They aren’t always the fanciest or most expensive places I’ve visited, but they stick in my …
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Several years ago, we spent Thanksgiving weekend in New York City — a trip we booked mostly with points, scoring a room at the Residence Inn by Marriott along the …
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In June 2024, Hilton announced plans to bring its first internationally branded hotel to northern Iceland. Slated for Akureyri and scheduled to open in spring 2025, the Akureyri Skáld Hotel—part …