Tag: Hotels
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So, this is not a review of the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live, per se
I walked up to the door at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live and the evidence of renovations happening was apparent. Perhaps too apparent. The jackhammer going just feet from the front desk made my exchange with the receptionist look like a silent film. I resolved to drop my bag off and just return to check…
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This is what I wish every hotel room would include
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I traveled quite a bit in the last few years, with the specific focus on what various hotel properties provide. Sometimes I was amazed by what I received, other times I found them lacking. As a result I’ve come together with a list of what I wish…
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Why it may be worth it to stay at a luxury hotel
For some people, a luxury hotel is just not worth it. They look at the cost and immediately start looking elsewhere, or after they rant about the ridiculousness of it all. For others though, they see luxury and see the perfect spot for a future vacation. Perhaps that’s you. Or maybe it could be. Here’s…
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Are luxury hotels worth it?
At this point, I have been reviewing multiple hotels, with an emphasis on getting to know luxury hotels where possible. At the heart of that was wanting to answer the question for myself, “Are luxury hotels really worth the money?” If you will be out from sun up to late evening and will only be…
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The food at the Hotel Figueroa
While I was staying at the Hotel Figueroa, I decided to follow my standard rating procedure. I ordered a room service burger: It was named the Fig Burger. It had fig jam that I wished was more present. I’m also a well done burger person, and they didn’t get that right. It came with fries,…
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A quick stay at the Hotel Figueroa
When I decided to go to L.A., I had my sights set on reviewing a couple of hotels. I knew that I wanted to try something special. The name alone, Hotel Figueroa, sounded special to me. Surely, this would be the boutique experience I longed for. Once there, I was pleased with the subtle, character-imbuing…
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The Alderman was …
It was a bright spot in a relatively undesireable hotel stay. The Alderman is tucked away inside the Hilton Motto Hotel in New York City. I was honestly surprised by the presence of a restaurant and bar in a lower priced hotel. But there it was, there to support me with my food needs. On…
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Regrettable hotel choice
It was a regrettable mistake. At check-in, the front desk attendant asked me that simple question: Would you prefer a higher or lower floor? With the bias of hindsight, I can say it was foolish of me to say, “Higher.” My initial though was a that I higher floor would put me further away from…
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I may never willingly stay at this hotel again
You know how people will say expensive hotels are a waste because all you really need is just a bed? All you’re going to do is just sleep there and then you’re out all day. I thought I’d found the perfect hotel just for that: Hilton Motto Times Square in New York City. The room…
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I have my eye on this North Carolina gem
I spent some time stalking Raleigh, North Carolina on Google Maps. As I zoomed in, the spa appeared: The Umstead. And at that moment, I decided that I need to go there some day. It looks like a cozy retreat, with fine dining and a spa. Add a spacious room and there’s nothing else I…
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