Hotels

Have you noticed that lots of high-rise hotels don’t have a 13th floor? Ever wonder why that is? A lot of people say it’s because of superstition – the number …

Most humans are raised to be good people. To be helpful when they can, and if they can’t be helpful, to at least be supportive. Of course, there’s true meaning …

My wife and I occasionally have something to complain about when we stay at hotels. We’ve experienced rooms lacking enough pillows, power outlets, lights, or towels. Then there are the …

I’ve been able to score countless upgrades in hotels using a certain trick. It’s totally legal, amazingly easy to do and doesn’t throw off my moral compass. Even those timid …

It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green …

Bedbugs. Just the word can make some people feel icky. There are plenty of places where bedbugs can be found, including some that may surprise you (like here and here). …

It seems as if the hotel industry opens a new hotel nearly every day. The problem with a Hilton Garden Inn, a Candlewood Suites or a Holiday Inn Express is …

In April of this year, the Michelin Guide debuted a new distinction: the Michelin Key. Just as Michelin Stars designate restaurants for their excellence, Michelin Keys are awarded to the …

Think of your favorite hotel for a moment. You may like it simply because it’s clean and in a convenient location. If you stay there year after year, the staff …

This will probably sound like blasphemy to my fellow travel bloggers. I mean, yeah, my husband, Joe, is 100% into the points and miles thing and I’m pretty sure he …