Hotel reviews
W Austin: Very Good Experience
The final hotel stop of this trip was a short overnight stay at the W Austin, after an enjoyable dinner with my team.
Booking
I booked this stay a few days before my arrival.
I had initially booked the Marriott, as...
Sol Cypress, San Antonio, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Excellent in Every Aspect
For my three-night stay in San Antonio, I booked the Sol Cypress, a new Tribute Portfolio hotel, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s lifestyle brands.
Booking
I made the booking through the Marriott Bonvoy app, using an AAA rate.
I booked a suite directly...
AC Hotel San Jose, Costa Rica: Successful design, decent service, and mediocre catering
For my final night in Costa Rica on this trip, I chose to stay at this hotel in the capital, located just a few minutes by car from the international airport, as I had a very early flight the...
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Belen: Traditional Architecture and Attentive Service
After a long air itinerary, here comes the first part of my stay in Costa Rica, with my first two nights at one of Marriott’s flagship hotels in the capital, the Marriott Hacienda Belen, known for its distinctive architecture.
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I...
Marriott Minneapolis West: Utterly Depressing!
I stayed this time as close as possible to my client site, namely at the Marriott Minneapolis West, for two intense days of workshops.
Booking
I booked this property two weeks before my arrival. I reserved a suite directly through the...
Le Méridien Fifth Avenue, New York: Very good, but the rooms are really small
As part of a networking event organized by the French executives’ club of which I am a member, I headed to New York for an afterwork gathering.
For this occasion, I stayed at Le Méridien Fifth Avenue, located near Penn...
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta: Very good service, slightly dated décor
Another business trip takes me to the capital of Georgia, Atlanta, and to a stay at the Ritz-Carlton located right in the heart of the city.
Booking
I booked this property through the Marriott Bonvoy app, as my company’s corporate booking...
Marriott West Palm Beach: Solid, Despite the Lack of an Upgrade
For the final night of this trip to Florida, I stayed at one of the hotels in West Palm Beach, close to the airport.
Booking
I made the reservation a few weeks before my arrival. I chose the Marriott, conveniently located...
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale: Beautiful Views, but Minimal Service
After a somewhat long journey by plane and then train, I arrived at the hotel following an Uber ride from the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station.
Booking
I booked this hotel several weeks before my arrival through the Marriott Bonvoy app.
At nearly...
The Westin Monterrey Valle: Excellent in Almost Every Respect
For this short stay in Mexico, I, along with the rest of my delegation, stayed at The Westin Monterrey Valle. Here's a look back at a very positive experience.
Booking
I booked this property around 10 days before my arrival, using...