The Kirketon Boutique Hotel in Darlinghurst, Sydney, was one of the first stylish hotels to pop up in the neighborhood. I returned after many years and the hotel hasn’t changed much: You get a compact room with stylish (if aging) decor in a great location. The service has become friendlier and the prices are great […]
The Microtel Manila Mall of Asia commands a great location near the SMX Conention Center, the Arena and Mall, but only offers small, basic rooms and middling service at a very high price. Unless you are a Wyndham fan or just have to be in this location, there are better alternatives – read my review
Ramada is the third largest brand of Wyndham Worldwide, with 866 hotels worldwide and more than half of the rooms in Europe and Asia! Hotels in the US and the rest of the world are operated by two different companies, use different sub-brands and follow different standards, resulting in different experiences depending on the location
The Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is right on the beach, near the airport, and offers a big pool, direct beach access and sunset views at a reasonable rate. If you have a stop-over and want to stay near the airport in a resort setting steps from the beach, the Holiday Inn Baruna is a
The US budget chains usually don’t get a lot of love on the travel blogs, but Wyndham, Best Western and Choice are all running reward program promotion to earn lots of points, get discounted award stays or buy points with big bonuses! Find our how you can make the most out of your hotel award
The Holiday Inn Potts Point in Sydney offers splendid harbor views with the Sydney skyline, bridge and Opera House. The old-fashioned rooms are big, service is friendly & competent and the location near Kings Cross is convenient and fun. It’s good value and I would recommend it to friends & family!
Microtel is one of the smaller hotel brands of Wyndham Worldwide, with just over 330 hotels, most of them in the US and a few in Asia. But what makes Microtel stand out is that they are the only brand of newly-built hotels, providing one of the most consistent and reliable experiences among the Wyndham
The hospitality research company IdeaWorks has released a new report, rating Wyndham Rewards the most rewarding hotel program, standing head & shoulders above the competition. That confirms my findings – if you are looking for the best value and highest reward rate in your hotels, Wyndham is the best choice. Find out more about the
The Holiday Inn Express Bali Raya Kuta has large modern rooms as you expect from the brand in Asia – and the good news ends there. The service is terrible, the location is far from the beach and between two noisy roads and the tour groups frequenting this hotel are not helping it either and
Planning a trip to Bali? Read why you should add Ubud to your itinerary – the peaceful town surrounded by rice paddies and forests is my favorite place on Bali! My destination guide Bali will help you find the best places to stay and eat without spending a fortune, the top things to see &
Accor Hotels’ latest Super Sale offers 30% off and free breakfast at over 2,900 hotels around the world. You can book by October 20th for stays from December 8th through March 11th, 2018. I love Accor Hotels’ Private Sales – they happen 3-4 times a year, usually offer the best deals throughout the year and
The Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is one of the few chain hotels in Ubud and larger than most. It has a peaceful setting on the edge of town, a beautiful resort pool, but you’ll have to make do with basic rooms in need of renovation and middling service at relatively high prices. Read