When I wrote about the two conflicting words that lead to poor customer service, I had no idea it would touch such a nerve. The comment I received the most …
Hotels
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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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Hotels
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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When you’re heading to a Hyatt property, there’s one decision you’ll want to make before you check in: Which credit card should you use to pay for your stay? Even …
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The travel industry is all about customer service. As a business, you provide a service to your customers. That may be transportation on an airplane, train, bus or car. It …
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Hotels
Not Just Safety: Why Hotel Front Desks Don’t Say Your Room Number Out Loud
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’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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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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New York City
Long Island City – A Great Alternative to Expensive Manhattan Hotels
by joehegby joehegHotel prices in Manhattan have continued to climb — and they’ve now surpassed the already sky-high rates we were seeing in late 2023 and early 2024. During our most recent …
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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. …