Hotels

There are a ton of online travel agencies (OTAs) out there. Websites like Orbitz, Priceline, AmexTravel.com, and Costco Travel give you a ton of options to book flights, hotels, cruises, or vacation packages — the latter being one of the…

When talking about points hotels, we usually talk about how great Hyatt’s redemption value consistently is or the massive number of hotels under the Marriott portfolio — Radisson Hotels does not typically come up in conversation. Radisson Hotels is still…

Fairmont Hotels is one of the more overlooked global hotel brands. It has over 70 properties in 24 countries worldwide and recently beefed up its loyalty program after it was acquired by Accor, a global hotel and hospitality company. This…

Whether you’re a road warrior who feels like you live at airports or an occasional traveler who doesn’t want the hassle of having to arrange logistics to airports, you’ve undoubtedly seen airport hotels. When peering off into the distance gazing…

If you want to get a relaxed vacationer upset quickly, just mention resort fees. These annoying extra fees are often charged at resort hotels to cover extra perks ranging anywhere from a welcome drink to phone calls to beach chairs….

The Hilton brand was founded in 1919 when Conrad Hilton purchased his first hotel in Texas. Since then, many things have changed with the brand, including the introduction of the Hilton Honors loyalty program in 1989. Serving both business and leisure…

IHG Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in England, is an established hotel brand dating back to the 1700s. The brand has nearly 6,000 hotels across over 100 countries, similar to the footprint you’ll find with the Hilton and Marriott brands. The…

American Express has 2 complimentary programs for booking hotels: Fine Hotels + Resorts and the Hotel Collection. The distinctions between the 2 are plentiful, but generally, the nicest and most opulent hotels will fall within the Fine Hotels + Resorts….

Radisson Hotels is a multinational hospitality group established in 1962. Although the company has changed majority ownership several times (including, at one point, the company that owns Hainan Airlines), Radisson as a brand has primarily maintained its reputation as one…

Elite benefits and excellent customer service are 2 things that many travelers look for in elite status with a hotel brand. When traveling, you want the peace of mind to know that a hotel brand has your back if things…

Rome is one of the most historic and romantic cities in the world. Visitors flock to the city to admire the elaborately decorated cathedrals, experience the ethereal ancient ruins, and take in the religious and political history of places like…

Marriott is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, with a portfolio of over 7,300 properties that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program. In this post, we will take a deep dive into Marriott Bonvoy’s elite status…

The benefits of Hilton Honors hotel elite status are many. That upgraded room can be luxurious, the free breakfast buffet expansive, and the hotel executive lounge a quiet retreat for complimentary cocktails and culinary delights. To qualify for hotel elite…

Paris is arguably one of the most romantic cities in the world and one that is visited by over 7 million people annually. From the style and grandeur of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the iconic landmarks of the Eiffel…

Hilton hotels have a reputation for quality, whether you’re staying at locations in North America or around the globe. In all, there are ~7,000 Hilton hotels in over 120 countries across 6 continents. The Hilton Honors hotel loyalty program makes…

Marriott Bonvoy points can be super valuable. Not only can you use them to stay at thousands of properties worldwide, but you can transfer them to super valuable (and hard-to-earn) airline mileage programs like Alaska Airlines and Asiana. With so…

As one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world, IHG One Rewards allows members to earn points for stays at almost 6,000 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. These points can be redeemed for reward hotel stays and other…

London is a historic city that has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. From the pomp and circumstance of The Tower of London, The Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace, to the ultra-modern attractions of the West End, London…

Update: As of January 19, 2022, you will no longer be able to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for these packages. If you have a large stash of Marriott Bonvoy points you might be wondering what to do with them….

Choice Hotels is a hotel brand that operates nearly 7,500 properties across nearly 50 countries and territories worldwide. It’s not as popular or prominent as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, or Wyndham, but it’s still a worthwhile chain to get to know,…

Hyatt is a Chicago-based company with more than 700 properties in 50+ countries. As mentioned in the World of Hyatt loyalty program overview, the company has many brands that range from full-service to timeshares. Hyatt is primarily known for its…