We have just returned form a family holiday in Calella, Spain, staying at The Maritim Hotel. Our first impressions of this hotel couldn’t really have been better. We expected to wait until lunch time for our room to be ready, but on arrival at around ten o clock we …

We stayed in this hotel for two nights. The reception is nice, especially Mr. Sai who can speak English very well. He successfully arranged a taxi for three of us to do sightseeing within Vientiane and beyond for a reasonable price (350,000 kip or US $ 44 to visit …

Sogo Hotel in Sta.Mesa, Manila is quite nice for travelers and tourists alike. It may not be the best hotel in the world, but at least it has some good points. First of all the room I stayed in was very neat and big enough for a single traveler …

The YHA is the association-run chain of backpacker hostels with flagship and smaller hostels dotted around Australia and the Brisbane hostel is one of the newest and largest I have visited. First off, it is important for Australian travellers to realise that the YHA is about the only backpacker …

If you’re on a tight budget, like the antiseptic hotel ambiance, and find yourself in Baguio City, then the best thing to do is book a room at the Hotel Veniz. It’s an eight- or nine-year-old place, with all the trappings of hotel living, and situated at the …

It was supposed to be a stressful outing for us because we were looking for a resort that can be cheap enough for us since we were financially unprepared because of the misinterpreted plans for our outing. Luckily we have found one when we were walking somewhere in …

The Magnolia is an upscale hotel. It is a concrete building with large beautiful windows. The entry way to the lobby is very unique. As you walk up to the building the Magnolia greets you with two broad concrete walls with a solid banner over the …

On our trip to Kuala Lumpur, I decided to stay at this hotel with my family. Officially, it is the tallest hotel in Malaysia. It is at a walkable distance from LRT and KTM Komuter. The scenic beauty of KL can be seen from the hotel room. KL PETRONAS …

Last year I stayed at a hotel which has a travel time of 25 minutes from the airport. This is a hassle on my part but it doesn’t matter as the hotel’s location has already made-up for it. One of the reasons I chose the hotel was that it …

I and Tina decided to visit the Coconut Groove Hotel one weekend which was located in the western part of Accra. We haggled over this choice for sometimes. She suggested that, we take a ride to Hohoe in the Volta region of Ghana, to view the …

My aunt’s family and I had been to the Palace Station Hotel, in Vegas and we had really gotten a good deal for some rooms for us around 4 nights there. It was great that we had gotten around $100+ rooms per night, and the Palace Station proved …

Motel 6 has been what it seems like the kick it spot in Moreno Valley California. I have been there several times because of the price being the cheapest. But each time I regret going because I felt like I had to watch my back. The parking lot was …

The La Quinta which is right on Highway 90 in New Orleans is a very pretty hotel. The whole place has this French Quarter type of feel to it. The hotel had three floors and about 150 rooms. The colors of the hotel are different hugs …

This is the apartment block that we stayed when holidaying in New York recently. I found the Apartment for rent on a website online which is all holiday rentals in different places in the world. These are specifically for holiday purposes and althought there is no upper lenght of …

The hotel is tucked at the heart of the city. It stands a few blocks away from entertainments hubs and restaurant strips. A five minute walk would bring you to the famous shopping strips.
The hotel crew seemed like they lacked the energy to do customer service. Front desk was …

I booked a hotel through Orbitz. It was a cheap hotel, and not in the best shape, but that was because I had very little money to spend. Orbitz had some very nice hotels on their website to choose from also. I searched the web for …

This hotel is located adjacent to the well-known Happy Valley Racecourse. The latter is one of the two race tracks of Hong Kong Jockey Club located in Happy Valley. Happy Valley is also a place where we can find Hong Kong Racing Museum and Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. …

I stayed at the Day Inn for a two day stay.Upon my arrival I was greeted by a very friendly clerk.It was very easy to check in and the clerk was a pleasure to deal with as she gave me all the info about the Springfield area including the …

When you are in Paris, one of the landmarks you have to see is the Arc of Triumph. If you haven’t visited it after the Eiffel Tower then you’re missing so much. Better not leave France if you haven’t visited both historic landmarks. Astrid Hotel is closely situated to …

I’m used to staying in four or five star hotels, and I guess the Courtyard Marriott would be considered a three star hotel. It’s really not that bad, definitely a step above a motel. Basically it’s a no frills business hotel. The rooms are average sized, …

Whether you are currently on a shopping spree or on a business endeavor, you can surely appreciate the location of Charterhouse Hotel which is situated amidst the busy avenue of Wan Chai and the splendor of Causeway Bay. The hotel is also conveniently located few minutes away from Times …

Until the establishment of their “Garden Wing” The Windsor suites hotel was the only “All suite” Hotel in Asia. I am making a point of pointing this out because I stayed in a room in the Garden Wing and it was not a suite. It was a beautiful room with …

On Friday night, I was informed by my landlord that an exterminator would be exterminating the entire building and all the apartments bright and early Saturday morning. Being as that I have a small baby, my boyfriend and I decided that we should get a hotel room instead of …

This Hotel is probably the smartest hotel i’ve stayed in. Totally different from any other hotel. So what is so good about this one?
Well each room is like an apartment. It has a sleeping area, a cooking area and a living area. In the bedroom there is the usual …

I recentley visited the beautiful seaside town of Porthcawl,South Wales.
I decided to stay in the Atlantic Hotel which is a stylish 3* Hotel with large rooms and a stunning view of Devon on a clear day,luckily for me the weather was on my side!
The room was a double with …

I stayed in a nice hotel in Sedalia Missouri for 2 nights. I’m happy to tell everyone about it. My company travels me,and this time I did work in Sedalia, Missouri. It’s a small town sitting close to mid Missouri. I’ve been through the town thousands of times, but …

My family and I stayed at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel when we went to Kuala Lumpur for a vacation. The location of this hotel is perfect because it is in the city center and it’s just a few minutes walk to Bukit Bintang where the shopping centers and …

For even just fifty dollars a night, this hotel is absolutely positively terrible value in my opinion. The reason I consider it to be an absolutely positively terrible value is pretty much everything was disappointing and completely unsatisfactory as well as disgusting and dirty. This hotel is a complete …

The Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel is the perfect hotel to stay at in the Downtown San Diego area. It is located within walking distance to many enjoyable shopping stores and various restaurants, and a short driving distance from popular attractions such as Sea World, San Diego and …

I visited Madrid once when I got a visa for all European countries. And so I brought myself to the nearest airport, got a plane ticket instantly and in several hours, I was in another city miles from where I live. I headed to a hotel that was close …

The Derry City Independent Hostel is certainly one of a kind. With the Indian inspired décor, and the friendly, laid back atmosphere, staying at this hostel is an experience in itself.
The hostel is comprised of a number of houses, which are not your basic hostel template. …

I love visiting Heathrow, Middlesex in UK. There is this particular hotel chain of Holiday Inn called the Holiday Inn Heathrow Ariel. The location is suitable for me and my boyfriend to explore and we had gotten some discounts from Priceline. Now, this hotel is actually …

The place is strategically located near historical landmarks. It is a bit hidden from the city thus surroundings are quite and tranquil. It is still accessible because a 15mins cab ride would take you to the shopping capital.
The receptionists were hospitable. I didn’t have to lift a finger with …

Finding a good place to stay at Key West is not an easy task. There are several Inns and hotels, but the prices are so high, and if you are a first time visitor, you don’t know what to expect. I spent at least an hour reading reviews, looking …

First Hotel Amaranten is another hotel that I have been to in Stockholm, Sweden but I have a very nice experience here with my group of friends of 4. We went there to get a Sweden experience and also to celebrate the upcoming marriage of one of my …

I had the great pleasure of staying at the Plantation Island Resort in Fiji for 10 days, with my teenage son and his friend. It was the most fantastic holiday yet.
On arriving at the island jetty, we were welcomed by a small group of resort staff, …

We went to Shanghai in September of this year (2010). We wanted a reasonably priced hotel with a good, accessible location. We booked through Agoda.com and found this hotel: The Magnificent International Hotel. It indeed looked magnificent in the picture. We were confident that it was going to be …

We just got back from our vacation in Jamaica. I enjoy staying at 4-5 star hotels because the service is usually excellent. So when I researched Riu Rio Ochos, they were a five star hotel/all inclusive hotels. Unfortuantely I did not get five star service. Although …

I had traveled with Polish Air a few times before and for that fact, I have chosen to stay in Le Regina Hotel. It is a very posh name and I extremely love staying in this hotel. I was with my dearest boyfriend at the time and …

This hotel is located at an upscale downtown area, and surrounded by similar elegant buildings. The hotel has easy access to the nearby shops and restaurants; the hotel even has private bridges that lead you directly to these shops and restaurants.
Each hotel personnel is extremely nice, smart, …

I stayed at the Hilton Hotel in Trinidad and Tobago last year during the cricket world cup in the Caribbean. This hotel is supposed to be one of the best hotels on the island. However, I was not that impressed. The building is beautiful but not …

My friend and I stayed at the Diamond Cave Resort in Krabi, Thailand last March. First of all, Chiang Mai is a beautiful beach town in southern Thailand I would recommend anyone to go there. We found this little gem of a hotel on the internet and though their …

It was supposed to be a summer fun at the beach when our contact have had problems with the place we were supposed to go to. At the last minute we were able to find Jed’s Island Resort( www.jedsisland.com) via internet searches. The place is about an …

The Travelodge Orlando located at 409 N. Magnolia Ave Florida has a very nice staff, but the hotel itself seems to be a little old and run down. They are located in the heart of all the attractions and are very close to many of the local restaurants. …

I stayed here for a period of four nights and I must say they did earn their 1.5 star rating. The hotel room ranges between 60-80 per night and has a lot of things I did not enjoy including a very musty smell in the room that would not …

I have stayed and lived in the Las Vegas area many of times and I would have to say that the Excalibur Hotel and Casino is one of my favorite places to go. It has a great location on the strip, and there is something there for everyone making …

I was on a Christmas shopping spree when I was in Hong Kong at this time and I stayed at Renaissance Kowloon Hotel. I really had bad experience with Renaissance Makati so I was hesitant at first but let me share to you my observations.
The facade of the building …

I have stayed at this hotel several times and keep coming back.Tribeca is a nice area with some great restaurants and sidewalk cafes. It is inexpensive by N.Y. standards and you can’t beat the location ! There is a subway station right outside the hotel and two more within …

When I travel, I like to being my animals with me, when ever I can. Yes, there are hotels and motels around the county that allow you to bring your pets. When I go back to my old home of New York City, I use the Hotel Pennsylvania. …

I have to give it to Vancouver. Of all the cities I have been to, I do not think any other city has a bigger concentration of hostels, or affordable temporary accommodations for that matter. Being a writer, I take my work with me and being able …