Hotels

Virgin Hotels opened its first location in Chicago in 2015. Described as a “luxury lifestyle hospitality brand,” Virgin Hotels wants to offer unique experiences at each location. Management seems to…

People travel for a variety of reasons, some of which require certain accessories. Handbags. Jewelry. Diamonds. Some travelers may feel uncomfortable bringing their own more expensive accessories with them, with…

Although it’s relatively easy to find motels that offer free parking, the same can’t be said for hotels (here are other differences between the 2 types of accommodations). Sure, you’ll…

You’ve arrived at your hotel. It’s check-in time and there’s a line at the front desk. You’re behind someone who got a room on the 3rd floor, overlooking the dumpster.…

I have an upcoming stay at a Hyatt property and am completely confused by their “deposit” policy. I understand some hotels require a deposit upon booking, even if you make…

I’ve heard you get outsized value for your hotel points when visiting Asia. That’s especially true right now. An example of this was our visit to the Hyatt Regency Danang…

Marriott Bonvoy is an ever-growing conglomerate of diverse hotel brands around the globe. There are currently 30 brands under the Marriott umbrella, from ultra-luxury resorts to roadside hotels. We’ve stayed…

When people have a hotel reservation and are checking in that day, not everyone arrives at the same time (and thank heaven they don’t…could you imagine the queue in they…

The post-covid world is more expensive than the prices we experienced before the pandemic. It’s for a variety of reasons and has hit every sector, including travel. Late last year,…

Hotel properties change brands all of the time. Sometimes it’s a brand change under the same corporate umbrella, like the Andaz Wall Street becoming a Hyatt Centric hotel. Other times…