travelpoet's Hotel Reviews

London is an extremely expensive city - lodging is no exception. The Blandford got good reviews on a number of review sites - but my conclusio... more

Whenever possible I stay in what appear to be new hotels - particularly when I am on business. My priorities lean toward cleanliness and facilitie... more

This hotel gets great reviews. On that, and the fact that my options were limited on a busy holiday weekend, I booked the hotel. I started to hav... more

Having just left a hotel on a very busy and noisy street in London, I was so pleased to find that this hotel is on the edge of a residential area, ... more

The rooms are clean and well appointed albeit small. But this is not a great surprise for London. Having stayed in hundreds of hotels in doze... more

There is nothing to gush about when it comes to a Fairfield Inn. Nonetheless, if you need a hotel by the SeaTac airport, this will be reliable, ... more

Having booked the Mandalay tower, the upgrade to the hotel was a great surprise. Getting into the room only made it better. They have thought of ... more

The Fairmont is the best value in the Marriott brand empire, in that the properties tend to be quite new. That usually means really clean, which f... more

The most frustrating aspect was the fact that the hotel commercial on the television ran constantly telling me about all the great things about Cou... more

My son and I were on a camping trip to Big Basin, a beautiful redwood reserve just off the coast, and we had a great time. It was his first time c... more

Even if you are trying to escape the constant din of noise in NYC, request an outside room. The rooms are elegant and well appointed, but they bec... more

For those of you who value a clean and practical room in a terrific midtown location off of 8th Avenue, that’s close to the theater district, coffe... more

First, don't let the location (behind the auto dealership) dissuade you. Once you are on the property, it is quite lovely. This is a great piece ... more

This motel is a destination that you and your kids will be talking about for years. It is a cluster of about 20 cabooses that have been transforme... more

One of the things that is always foremost on my mind when traveling for business is that the room is clean and free of smoke. The best way to ensu... more

This is a great hotel on a great island. I am sure you are not too surprised that I would be reporting positively on Barbados, but it truly is bea... more

As a running theme of my reviews I note that, if given my druthers, I will not stay in this type of hotel in a city filled with great hotels. ... more

I booked this property because the Country Inns tend to be new and this is advertised as an airport property. It was new (a problem with the wirel... more

A friend of mine told me once that La Quinta meant "next to the Denny's restaurant" in Spanish. This property didn't even have that going for ... more

Typically, I trust this brand, unfortunately this property is far too dated to meet those typical standards. The room doors open to the outside, e... more

In the spirit of goodwill, I will say that this hotel is worth every penny. more

It’s within walking distance to downtown Palo Alto and lots of good shopping and eating. It’s also right next to the CalTrain station. This nicely ... more

This old style drive up motel was renovated during the last dot.com bubble and is surprisingly clean and updated. If you can get a room toward t... more

We were driving home from LA and everyone was really tired. We were still 2 hours from home and it was time to stop. Interestingly, we get the la... more

This hotel fulfills its mission. It’s quiet, clean, and a place to stay until my meetings the next day. more

There is nothing special about a Courtyard by Marriott, except that it is truly consistent (down to the same floor plan) and a truly good value. I... more

My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary and I was expecting "the Waldorf experience": Gershwin, the Russian Tea Room, Guys & Dolls, notice th... more

In a city like Manhattan that is end to end with great hotels, this is not one of them. It is not even a particularly good conference hotel. It’s... more

I got a great deal on this centrally located hotel in mid-town just steps away from Grand Central. It is, as the name suggests, a historic propert... more

I was at a conference at the McCormick convention center, for this purpose it was an adequate hotel. It was nothing interesting, but nothing objec... more

My wife and I got married at this hotel, so I have to admit that I might be a bit biased about it, but if you have been to a Ritz you know what to ... more

We spent most of our days here sitting under an umbrella in a lounge chair drinking Pina Coladas watching our son (2 years old) play in the Keiki p... more

End your day listening to the bagpiper standing on the 18th green. What more can I say? This hotel has it all. Great location Great guest roo... more

Maybe our expectations were too high, but I left here feeling "under-whelmed". The room we stayed in felt stuck somewhere between the lodge's hist... more

If you are like me and want to stay in a hotel that is in keeping with the locale and tradition of the city I am visiting, then this is a great opt... more

I used this hotel so that I could get to the airport first thing the next morning, and it was surprisingly good. It’s nothing interesting or bea... more

Only stay here if you are attending a meeting or conference. Otherwise this city is full of interesting and affordable better alternatives. more

This perfectly located hotel that has a number of rooms that have been designed by celebrities (Santana, Kathy Griffin, etc.) and is perfectly situ... more

At Hollywood and Highland, this hotel is the only place to stay if you are attending a conference here. Take it from me, with the exception of the... more

Having read so much about this hotel and having meetings downtown, I decided to stay for one night. At the risk of confirming my age, this hotel w... more

But if you are going elsewhere in LA - think proximity. This city is renowned for its congestion - this area is no different. Fine, well run ho... more

I stayed here for a conference in Hollywood. I do not recommend doing the same if you have an option, there’s too much traffic and commuting expens... more

It was my first trip to Brussels and I had great expectations, unfortunately, I cannot say anything great about Brussels, but this hotel did not di... more

This property was profiled in Travel & Leisure as a new "must stay". As much as I appreciate this magazine, on this one I must disagree. The ... more

This hotel is marketed as the "un-hotel", and that is a very good thing for its patrons. This is a newly renovated historic building (not a hote... more

I wanted an airport hotel, due to the location of my meetings. The Radisson had a $79 a night rate that I could not resist, and it was the same for... more

This is a great and new family hotel, but be aware that it is at least a mile from the gates of Disneyland. It’s still walkable for most, but it’s... more

Yes, this property went through a bumpy transition in the spring of 2006 but it is well beyond those issues. Never have I been in a more thoug... more

I appreciated the architectural splendor, the location, their great rooms, and the good staff. It’s hip, but not too dark. Try to catch this gre... more

This hotel, which is now a hotel condominium, is a terrific value. They have well appointed rooms, good in-room dining (try the burger) and yo... more

This beautifully restored, historic hotel, is a great combination of cosmopolitan NY, a great location, and rooms with gracious amenities. The o... more