Hotel reviews
Renaissance Newark Airport: Basic and Dated
For my stay in Newark this time, I chose to stay at an airport hotel, where I would also be holding my meeting.
Booking
I booked this property about a month before my arrival.
In order to finalize my Marriott Ambassador status...
JW Marriott Chicago: A Very Good Standard
For this short trip to Chicago, I chose to stay at a hotel I did not know and that had recently been renovated: the JW Marriott Chicago, located in the Loop, downtown Chicago, which also serves as the city’s...
Aloft Charlotte City Center: Forget It ASAP
A new domestic U.S. trip to Charlotte, the economic capital of North Carolina, for a work seminar with my leadership team.
A look back at a truly awful hotel stay.
Booking
I booked through the Marriott Bonvoy app, using an AAA rate...
AC Hotel New York Downtown: Basic, but efficient and modern
For this stay in the Big Apple, I chose to stay at this hotel located in Downtown, just a 15-minute walk from the conference I was attending.
Booking
I made the reservation about a month before my arrival.
This time, I used...
Hotel Draken Gothenburg: lovely spa but so many irritants!
The Clarion Draken in Gothenburg is a good summary of the high-end hotel experience in Scandinavia: everything is almost perfect, but some really annoying details always spoil the experience.
I had already stayed at the Draken a few months...
The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington DC: Excellent in Every Way
As I needed to be in the area for a meeting, I booked a stay at this ideally located hotel, which looked promising on paper.
Booking
I made the reservation about a week before my planned arrival, using my company’s Corporate...
Marriott Philadelphia Airport: Excellent and Very Convenient
For the second night of this short trip to Philadelphia, I stayed at the Marriott by the airport, as I had an early morning flight and wanted to maximize my sleep.
Booking
I booked this property two weeks before my arrival
using...
The Laguna Resort & Spa Bali: an experience that remains as exceptional as ever
The Laguna Resort & Spa Bali in Bali, on the peninsula of Nusa Dua, is a large resort offering a high-quality experience in a surprisingly peaceful setting given the size of the property.
I have a bit of a special...
Sheraton Philadelphia: Incomplete Housekeeping, Disappointing Club Lounge
For my stay in Philadelphia, I chose to spend the first night at the Sheraton, a massive building located in the city center. Here’s a recap of this mixed experience.
Booking
I booked this property two weeks before my arrival
using the...
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran: good, but it’s missing something
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is a very pleasant hotel that is ideal for solo travelers and families who want a certain level of quality without breaking the bank. It is a small haven of peace, isolated from the hustle...