Tag: United States
Restaurant Filomena, Georgetown, Washington DC: Disappointing
Shortly after arriving in Washington, I decided to step out for lunch between meetings. Being in Georgetown, surrounded by Italian restaurants, I opted to make a reservation at Filomena, a well-known establishment in Washington.
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The concept
The concept is simple: a...
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...
United Domestic First, Newark International – Washington Reagan, Bombardier CRJ550: No Service!
After a short stay at the United Club, I left a few minutes before the scheduled boarding time to head to my gate.
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Boarding
Boarding began right on time with a lengthy pre-boarding process, followed by Group 1 passengers, which included...
United Club, Newark International C74: Excellent
After my first flight from Boston, I made my way to Terminal C, where my next flight was departing. Here’s a recap of the lounge experience there.
Connection process
To move from Terminal A to Terminal C, there’s no option...
United Domestic First, Boston Logan – Newark International, Boeing 737 MAX 9: Even When Everything Goes Smoothly, United Is Still Late!
The first flight segment of this journey to Washington, DC, started with a flight from Boston to Newark.
Boarding
I left the lounge less than 10 minutes before the scheduled boarding time.
The gate was quite far, and I received a text...
United Club, Boston Logan: A Pleasant Space
The first leg of this trip started with an early morning visit to the United Club in my hometown.
Check-in and ground experience
I checked in for my flight 24 hours before departure using the United app. I downloaded my boarding...
Business Trip to Washington, DC
In the midst of autumn, I had to quickly organize a client workshop in Washington, DC.
Here’s a recap of the trip, which came with a few surprises.
Transportation
For transportation, I opted for United this time due to the more convenient...
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...
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...