Hotels

I’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 …

If you’ve traveled internationally, it may have happened to you. You finally get to your hotel in, say, Italy or Japan. As you complete the check-in process, the clerk at …

Hotels began in the U.S. during the earliest times of the country – the 1700s. In the 200+ years since then, technology has evolved significantly (gee, ya think???) and there …

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 …

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 …