Hotels

Set in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is an outdoorsy city that is compact enough to make for car-free exploring, while still being big enough to offer a wide array of attractions, historical landmarks, and a lively music…

The capital of England and the U.K. is likely one of the first cities a first-time international traveler from the U.S. will visit. London is an old city that mixes the old with the new well. From sightseeing to Michelin-starred…

MGM Rewards (formerly M life Rewards) is the loyalty program for all MGM Resorts properties. In addition to the Las Vegas hotels you may be familiar with, there are MGM properties across the U.S. and in China and Japan. As…

Los Angeles is a destination with enviable weather that’s great to visit year-round. It’s a city at the center of the film and TV industry with a food scene that alone makes it worth a trip. If you have never…

Whether you are staying in a cozy bed and breakfast, an urban retreat, or a dead tech, top-spec Airbnb, sometimes your vacation accommodation is not quite as exclusive as it may at first seem. Staying away from home can be…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic upended life as we knew it around the world. The hospitality industry in particular was one of the most drastically affected. Hotels that had once been busy all year were either forced to close or scale…

The Windy City is a summertime destination that is hard to resist. From June to August, it is simply hard to beat walking around downtown Chicago or cruising around the lake with the sun shining. Chicago is known for its…

It’s an unfortunate reality that, sometimes, things do not go as planned and we’re forced to cancel or make changes to things we are looking forward to. This can be especially rough when canceling a vacation because, not only do…

The ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed daily life and put a halt to many travel plans. If you have a hotel stay that’s been affected by COVID-19, you may be wondering what your options are as…

Sometimes things happen that are outside of your control and you are forced to cancel that vacation that you were very much looking forward to. Unfortunately, your sadness of having to cancel the trip can quickly turn into frustration when…

Most travelers enjoy the special treatment they receive from having a hotel loyalty program elite status — so much so that long-term relationships may be built with that hotel brand preference. Once you’ve grown accustomed to upgraded rooms, executive lounge…

There’s just something special about when you hop off the plane at Reagan National Airport (DCA) or the train at Union Station. You can feel that the air is different in the nation’s capital — a feeling similar to when…

Update: The Talbott Hotel is now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The review for this stay occurred was when the property was owned by JdV by Hyatt. The Talbott Hotel, part of Hyatt’s recently acquired JdV by Hyatt brand, is…

New York City is one of the most iconic cities, not only in the U.S. but in the world. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, Broadway shows, food, and fashion are just a few reasons why you should…

The Marriott Bonvoy program is one of the most popular hotel loyalty programs in the world. It also has some of the most luxurious brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection. With this series, the goal is…

As one of the big 3 hotel programs, Hilton Honors is impossible to ignore if you’re an award traveler. And if you’re a Hilton loyalist who’s saved up hundreds of thousands of Hilton Honors points, you may aspire to book…

Best Western is a privately-held American hospitality franchise best known for its 4,500+ hotels around the world. Centrally headquartered in Phoenix, this chain of hotels is heavily concentrated within the U.S. — in fact, more than 2,000 of its hotels…

You generally don’t hear much about the IHG One Rewards program, especially if you’re new to points and miles. While it gets less attention than Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and World of Hyatt, that’s no reason to write it off….

With Hyatt luxury hotels, one thing is apparent: the value you get by booking expensive hotels with a relatively small number of points. That’s simply not the case with other luxury hotel brands. Trust us, we know. This article is…

The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection from Chase is a collection of over 1,000 high-end properties around the world that offer exclusive benefits to select Chase cardmembers. This hotel benefit is Chase’s answer to the American Express Fine Hotels &…

Marriott Bonvoy elite members appreciate 2 things, among many, about the Marriott Bonvoy program — the hotels’ global footprint and unique properties. Knowing that you can find a hotel no matter where you travel brings peace of mind for leisure…