A month ago, there was a meeting invitation held at Hotel Sofyan in Tebet, Jakarta. It was for the first time I visited this place. Public bus “Trans-Jakarta” does not have any stop along Jalan Supomo. Visitors, therefore, have to use taxi, public motor cycle “ojek”, or walk on …

The Extended Stay America in Dayton South is easily one of my favorite hotels all across the country. I’ve stayed in a lot of different hotels, but I keep coming back to this one when I travel to the area. I actually come to town a lot, usually once …

This is one of the few guest houses I have stayed in. This is for a reason I do not like or feel comfortable in guest houses. I always get the feeling like I am staying with friends, but friends that I don’t know well enough to …

The Countryview Motel is a fabulous place to stay. I was able to use their facilities on the weekend of June 26-28, 2009 in which my family of five rented one of their townhouses. It was lovely. There was two queen size beds in the upstairs bedroom and you …

Another good hotel in Kuta, Bali Island that I stayed previously was The Vira Bali Hotel, a small but luxurious hotel with a good standard of facilities and in-room amenities. This is another four star hotel in Kuta area, very close to Discovery Mall, one of the best shopping …

Recently Lyndsey and I attended a function at the Forest of Arden hotel and country club. We decided to make a weekend of it and booked an extra night there to make the best of the facilities that are on offer here.
The hotel is run by Marriot and …

I spent two nights at Palm Garden Hotel for a function at the area. Even though it is addressed at Thousand Oaks, I found the location nearer to nearby city Newbury Park. Also Palm Gardens is located at a very odd position where there is nothing else in major. …

I do not recommend this hotel to any person. While the hotel itself is not all that bad, with the exception of the somewhat small room and clogged drains in the bathroom, the hotel staff does not seem to want to be there at all. The front desk was …

Earlier this summer I took a business trip to Washington, DC, and my organization set up accomodations for my group at the Hotel Harrington, which was supposed to be comfortable accomodations in a convenient location. While the location, at the corner of 11th and E streets, was convenient and …

The Heritage Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated near the NAIA International Airport. I stayed here last February 1, 2010 for 3 days, for $50 a night, before catching my flight. I had not been there before, and for the whole time I was there, I think it is …

The Ala Moana is a hotel that sits approximately 1 1/2 blocks from the Wildwood Crest end of the boardwalk and beach. It is located at Hildreth and Atlantic Avenues in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Parking is difficult and tight and there is only room for one vehicle per room, but …

The Fairmont Orchid hotel on the Kona coast of Hawaii, Hawaii is the most beautiful resort I have ever stayed at. It is amazing. I have stayed there twice. Two summers in a row with a family I was a nanny for. I was lucky enough to go stay …

Puntacana is a place in Dominican Republic and the name is especially unique and nice. I managed to secure a 3 days stay in this beautiful resort called Melia Caribe Tropical. It is a very large resort and from what I understand, close to 1000 over rooms …

Few years ago, I need to stay for a few days in Singapore with my husband and my little girl. After searching some hotels’ rates, Iwe finally decided to book Hilton Hotel Singapore for three night. They have special promotion rate in the weekend.
Since we booked double bed …

When I decided to book the Concourse Hotel in Madison, WI, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I had never been to Madison before, and was only going to be in town for two nights. Luckily, this hotel is one of the nicest hotels I have …

Located at Makati City, I stayed there for one night with my boyfriend. The lobby of the hotel was really gorgeous, and it feels like you are transported to another country. The people are also extra friendly, and really courteous. Our room was the standard one, and was really …

With a name like this I really expected to be on the beach, while it’s across from the beach I wouldn’t say it’s on the beach. The hotel is at the far end of the Seawall so it’s not in the thick of things and even though …

My boyfriend and I recently went on a short holiday getaway and ended up staying at the Broadbeach Pacific Resort Apartments which are located at Broadbeach, about 2kms from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
This resort was more than we could have asked for. Its location was literally …

At such a low price and small, bustling location, I admit I was very wary about the quality and service that this hotel could offer. Yet, while it was nowhere near the most luxurious hotel in London, I was definitely satisfied with my stay at the Belgrove Hotel.
The …

Although I had been jet-setting since I was 18, I was always wary about the hotels in Africa. However, my vacation in Cape Town, in South Africa, changed that. This is the most progressive country in Africa. If you are contemplating for an African destination, South African should …

My husband and I love to travel. When planning our trip, we plan it around all the Holiday Inn Express Hotels. Here is a list of the great things we love about Holiday Inn Express.
1. SOME of them allow pets and we travel with our very spoiled 16 pound …

My family stayed at this hotel in the Summer and in the true traditions of a Best Western Hotel, the San Antonio East Inn and Suites ensures you have a great stay, and a superb night’s sleep. The San Antonio is brand new and in a tremendous location, just …

I had the experience of staying at The Wharney Guang Dong Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel is a huge facade. The lobby was so huge and the ceiling was very high. There was a huge chandelier above and intricate details for the light. The illuminated the place like the …

A couple of weeks ago Lyndsey’s parents came back from Spain to look after Kurt and Josh while we went to New York to do some birthday shopping and Christmas shopping for the boys. While there we stayed at the Hilton Hotel on Times Square. The hotel …

The Hostal Santa Cruz could not be more centrally placed in the city of Madrid. It is on the second floor of a building in the Plaza Santa Cruz which is 50 metres from the Plaza Mayor and within easy walking distance of the metro station Sol.
We arrived. …

When thinking of a place to stop, only to sleep, and knowing we’d be very tired, from driving from South Padre Island, to Kansas City, I wanted to drive us as far as I could, in Texas. I chose Plano, Texas as a stopping place. I had previous experiences …

I stayed for 3 nights at this Lodge. I was disappointed because I thought the Lodge would be located right in front of a beach. Nonetheless, I could still feel the sea breeze passing through the lodge and I was told that the beach was just 5 kilomters away.
After …

Hotel Kamat Yatri Nivas is a two star hotel in Bangalore, India. This hotel is a good hotel. You get very comfortable accommodation and the cost is reasonable. It is located in the heart of Bangalore. It is 12 kms far from the airport and 1 km from the …

Upon my recent arrival in Pennsylvania, I elected to stay at Motel 6 in Crafton off of Interstate 79 North. I have successfully enjoyed peaceful nights at other locations in the past and figured the current one was a safe bet.
My room had WiFi, two beds, and was located …

This inn is one of the worst places to get a room at and I did not get an ounce of sleep at this Redroof inn location. The thing I disliked about this inn was the location because it is conveniently located on a very busy highway as well …

When I stopped in London on business recently I stayed in Radisson SAS Edwardian Grafton hotel. The hotel is located in the heart of London just minutes from both the West end and from Oxford Street. The hotel is very grand from the outside and fits in …

Located in the heart of Manila’s financial district, this is my boyfriend’s favorite hotel. The rooms and suites are elegant and luxuries, providing guests with all the amenities that they will ever need. There is a concierge service and they are just wonderful. My boyfriend has asked them for …

The hotel is just in its perfect location, found at the center of the city near malls and parks. It is surrounded by so many trees and you may get to have an overview of the towns down the road. There are also historical spots nearby on which you …

Early this month my family and I visited Manila and Stayed in this well know hotel in Manila the Hotel Holiday Inn located in United Nations Avenue, Manila.
First of all I would like to commend on the hotel itself. Overall, the place is very nice. The room is very …

The Maxx Hotel, my hotel of choice, was a good distance away from the airport. At first this wasn’t much of an inconvenience since the hotel offers an airport transfer. However, experience says otherwise. The airport transfer was delayed. I had been waiting bloodshot for a transfer for at …

St. John’s in Newfoundland is a growing tourist attraction due to its fishing communities, rustic landscapes, and European-style architecture. When I visited St. John’s first in May 2009, I didn’t find many options for a hotel. The good ones can be really expensive. I had a conference at the …

The High Country Lodge is a nice out-of-the-way place to stay next to Alto Lake. There are 32 cabins to stay in and reminds me lots of some of the places in Yellowstone. I just love when you drive in to the lodge the sign says “High …

On my first trip to the ultimate city Las Vegas, we decided to stay in the strip district and so we picked up Bellagio and it is nothing less than impressive. The hotel will amaze you to the same extent as will Las Vegas!!
Only 3 miles away from the …

When you visit the temples and tombs of Luxor, Egypt, definitely stay on the West Bank. It may at first seem awkward to be on the other side of the Nile from the main city, but you will soon find it has many advantages. Not the least …

Business conventions are generally boring, but sometimes, if you are lucky, the accommodations can be nice and even occasionally luxurious. Last week, I spent two nights at the Capri Hotel, Trade and Convention Centre in Red Deer, Alberta, and it is a nice enough hotel, but the features that …

I have heard about this hotel and I have seen the advertisements for quite some time. Therefore, last week I decided to stay there for 2 nights. The price was quite expensive for I had to spend USD235 per night for Bella Suite type room (2 queen beds).
I and …

Traders Hotel was formerly known as Shangri-La Hotel and it is located at the heart of Georgetown. I had stayed at this hotel for a few times, mostly are business related.
The hotel was around 3 to 4 star in ratings, but due to its location, it was always my …

In the past years, and even now, whenever I travel over to Kuala Lumpur, whether it is on business trips or for holidays, I would opt to stay at Cititel Mid Valley. The main reason behind is due to its location, which is just next to Mid Valley Megamall, …

Renaissance Waverly is an extremely nice hotel that I have been to which is located in Atlanta, GA. I have been to this hotel with my group of friends and we were there for a nice vacation together. We had gotten some great discounts and let me …

The Pinehurst reminds me of my Grandfather’s farm house. The large sandstone blocks are part of the construction of the beautiful old home. The home has a partial A frame construction on the one side it is really unique! The roof on the home …

Indra Regent Hotel is one of my favorite places I like to stay whenever I visit Bangkok. One of the reasons I choose Indra Regent is the convenience of its location. Coming from the airport, it is much like just at the entrance to the City of Bangkok, …

This was one old-looking hotel. I mean this place looked like it was something out of the 1960s on the inside and out! Yet, despite its appearances, this hotel actually has several modern conveniences that I really liked. There was a free shuttle from the airport and the driver …

Nearly everything in Victoria, BC is overpriced, all year long but especially in the summer months, so on a recent one day trip there, I decided to pick something that might be less expensive but still in a central location to downtown. I had seen the Best Western …

Has anyone ever been to Brussels, Belgium? I had the wonderful chance of going there with my family and my dad was the one who wanted us to have a feel of the Belgium life. He is so interested in European countries I don’t know why and …

I got the chance to stay at Castle Peak Hotel in Cebu City for 3 days. It was for a vacation and my aunt booked us into this hotel because apparently it was cheaper than the others. I did not know where it was or how it was but …