Tagged: City Hotels

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Hotel Review: JW Marriott Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / MARRIOTT HOTELS / SANTO DOMINGO

Max and I have been in the Dominican Republic for a few months. Before we jump into the review, I wanted to be very clear that while we are traveling during COVID and are lucky to have the experiences we do, we take our position very seriously and wear masks in all public places, including restauran

Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Hong Kong

HOTEL REVIEW / HYATT HOTELS / CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL

An extra last-minute night in Hong Kong landed us at the brand-new Hyatt Centric on the harbor in North Point — a spectacularly modern property where the club-floor experience and service stole the show.

Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome
France

Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome

HYATT HOTELS / CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL

We flew to Paris for two night from San Francisco in February and boy, was that a whirlwind! We were going to Paris for a close friend’s birthday and spent 60,000 Hyatt points to book two nights at the famed Park Hyatt Paris.

Hotel Review: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Hotel Review: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / SHANGRI LA HOTELS

From a flawless entry to unlimited Veuve Clicquot, the Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong is a welcome respite from the vibrant city of Hong Kong. We’ve long been big fans of the Shangri-La brand and the classic elegance they exude through their decor, service and quality of offerings.

Video Review: Kimpton Epic Miami
Florida

Video Review: Kimpton Epic Miami

CITY HOTELS / INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS / KIMPTON HOTELS / NIGHTLIFE

Miami is home to some of the coolest nightlife, beautiful beaches and swanky hotels on the east coast.

Hotel Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami
Florida

Hotel Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami

CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS

Miami is a world-renowned hotspot for culture, nightclubs and restaurants with more than 5 distinctly different neighborhoods. I am not a Miami expert yet, but I can certainly say that the Kimpton EPIC hotel is the perfect option if you’re looking for a downtown location with easy access to every ne

Hotel Review: Crystal Lodge Whistler
Western Canada

Hotel Review: Crystal Lodge Whistler

HOTEL REVIEW / SKI RESORT / CITY HOTELS / ADVENTURE

Centrally located in the middle of Whistler Village, the newly renovated Crystal Lodge offers stunning views, excellent dining and fresh-feeling rooms — an excellent affordable option in Whistler.

Hotel Review: Shangri-La Vancouver
Western Canada

Hotel Review: Shangri-La Vancouver

HOTEL REVIEW / CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / SHANGRI LA HOTELS

A winter weekend in Vancouver at the city's tallest building — the Shangri-La delivers world-class wellness, impeccable service and a suite with views straight down to Stanley Park.

Hotel Review: Kimpton Van Zandt, Austin
Texas

Hotel Review: Kimpton Van Zandt, Austin

CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS

Having never been to Austin, the only thing I’d ever heard about was how hip it is and, well, “weird”. Every person I’ve met in recent years that’s visited this funky little Texas town, has talked about the “vibes” and energy that Austin oozes out of every side street and eclectic corner bar.

Hotel Review: Staypineapple SAN Francisco
California

Hotel Review: Staypineapple SAN Francisco

CITY HOTELS / BOUTIQUE HOTEL

San Francisco is our backyard, but it’s rare for us to play tourist in our own town. I was ecstatic at the chance to experience San Francisco hospitality this past month during the holidays.

Hotel Review: THE ROW Reno
Nevada

Hotel Review: THE ROW Reno

CITY HOTELS / ADVENTURE / ACTIVITIES / CASINO

Max and I were invited to experience the brand new **Spa**at the Silver Legacy in Reno, part of a $100 million project to renovate THE ROW in Reno, Nevada. Over the course of the weekend, we experienced the three properties and all they had to offer: dining, shows and a fabulous spa experience just

Hotel Review: The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore
Singapore

Hotel Review: The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore

HOTEL REVIEW / CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / BOUTIQUE HOTEL / DESIGN HOTELS / MARRIOTT

A 1895 warehouse turned Design Hotel on the Singapore River — intimate, boutique 5-star service paired with thoughtful design and original 1800s details.

Hotel Review: Renaissance Reno Downtown
Nevada

Hotel Review: Renaissance Reno Downtown

CITY HOTELS / ADVENTURE / MARRIOTT / ROADTRIP

Before you make any judgments about what you think you know about Reno, know this: Reno is *amazing*! Constant festivals, beautiful hipster coffee shops and gourmet cocktail lounges are popping up everywhere and a focus on nature and wellness is creating an incredible culture in the littlest big cit

Hotel Review: Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno
Nevada

Hotel Review: Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno

CITY HOTELS / BOUTIQUE HOTEL / ROADTRIP

When most people hear about Reno, they think of one thing: gambling. As someone who doesn’t gamble, I’m here to tell you there is SO much more to Reno!

Hotel Review: Hotel Adagio, San Francisco
California

Hotel Review: Hotel Adagio, San Francisco

CITY HOTELS / MARRIOTT / AUTOGRAPH HOTELS

Irecently became Marriott Gold, in large part thanks to my American Express Platinum (learn now in our e-book). We used to be hardcore Hyatt people but after a lot of somewhat “meh” experiences including some credit card fraud, we wanted to try to explore more Marriott properties, starting with one

Hotel Review: Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
California

Hotel Review: Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica

BEACHFRONT / CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Ten years ago, I stayed at Shutters on The Beach in Santa Monica when I was looking at colleges with my mom and I’ve been dreaming about going back ever since. Finally, I got my chance this past weekend and it exceeded my expectations.

Hotel Review: Wynn Las Vegas
Nevada

Hotel Review: Wynn Las Vegas

CITY HOTELS / LUXURY HOTEL / LAS VEGAS HOTELS

Las Vegas is one of those places where you know that you’re getting a great value for your money. It’s got everything: luxury, delicious food and more activities than you’ll find in most major cities.