Tag: bonvoy
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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I booked this property around 10 days before my arrival, using...
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel: Decent Room, Terrible Service
For the second hotel of my trip to Atlanta, I chose the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown, located just steps from the client site I needed to visit.
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I booked this property about a week before my arrival.
During the week I stayed...
Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel: Adequate
For my first night in the capital of Georgia, USA, I stayed at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport, located just a few minutes by shuttle from the airport’s various terminals.
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I booked this property about a week before my arrival....