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    Are Hotel Rooms Secretly Shrinking? (Spoiler: Yes, And There’s a Reason)

    by joeheg November 14, 2025
    by joeheg November 14, 2025

    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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    Well, That Was Fast: Hilton Already Had to Fix Its “Meh” Fall Promo

    by joeheg November 10, 2025
    by joeheg November 10, 2025

    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 joeheg November 3, 2025
    by joeheg November 3, 2025

    There’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 …

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    Not Just Safety: Why Hotel Front Desks Don’t Say Your Room Number Out Loud

    by SharonKurheg October 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 31, 2025

    You’ve just gotten to your hotel and checked in. The clerk at the front desk has done everything right, and before you go on your way, they give you your …

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    The Hyatt Leverage Program: Is It Worth It? Here’s Our Experience

    by joeheg October 27, 2025
    by joeheg October 27, 2025

    We don’t usually pay cash for New York City hotels — rates in Manhattan have been brutal lately — but for an upcoming trip, we needed a night where points …

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    Hotel Rooms vs. Sleep: The Never-Ending Battle Against Light Leaks

    by joeheg October 26, 2025
    by joeheg October 26, 2025

    If you stay in enough hotel rooms, certain things start to feel inevitable. The pillows will be too mushy or too firm. The shower controls will require an engineering degree. …

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    Hyatt Great Scotland Yard London Review: A Stylish Stay in Westminster

    by joeheg October 24, 2025
    by joeheg October 24, 2025

    We’ve been to London several times and enjoy switching up where we stay. But this trip was different — we were traveling with first-time visitors who wanted to see the …

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    This New Hotel Tech Can Detect Smoking — But Can You Trust It?

    by joeheg October 23, 2025
    by joeheg October 23, 2025

    Back in July, we wrote about how some hotels are using air-quality monitors to detect whether guests smoke or vape in their rooms—and automatically charge a fine if the sensors …

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    What’s A Hotel Ghost Room & Is It Worth It to Rent One?

    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025

    Have you ever done something and, after the fact, discovered it had a name? I mean, I know YOU’VE never been gate lice (riiiiight?) or have ghost bagged (OK, I’m …

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    We Didn’t Expect This From Hyatt: A $40 Early Check-In Fee

    by joeheg October 21, 2025
    by joeheg October 21, 2025

    Don’t get me wrong — World of Hyatt is far and above the rest when it comes to what they offer members. From guaranteed suite upgrades for Globalists to consistent …

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