Hotel reviews
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.
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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.
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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...
Aloft Singapore Novena: convenient when you’re in transit
The Aloft Singapore Novena offers very good quality at affordable prices, especially when you consider the prices in Singapore, provided you don't mind being far from the city center. But it's convenient if you don't want to be too...
Le Méridien, Philadelphia: Terrible!
For my second night during this trip to Philadelphia, I chose to stay at Le Méridien Philadelphia, a hotel I’ve been wanting to try since my last visit.
Booking
I booked this property less than a week before my arrival. I...
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia: Perfect!
I had to make a last-minute trip to Philadelphia for a client meeting that was being organized at short notice. In this context, I choose to book two different hotels to test out the properties in the former US...