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Accor Global Private Sale – Hotels up to 50% off

Accor Hotels has launched a new global sale for Accor LeClub members, offering up to 40% off hotels worldwide, with an additional 10% of for Accor Plus members for a total of 50%. That’s the same as in previous Private Sales and represents the highest discounts ever offered during these sales. Discounts and available dates

Great rooms, terrible location, poor service: Mercure Bangkok Makkasan

Updated 2019: The Mercure Bangkok Makkasan is the latest Mercure hotel to open in Bangkok, located near the Airport Rail Link (ARL) Station Makkasan, one stop from Asoke/Sukhumvit. The Mercure has very nice, modern rooms, a nice pool and gym. But the location that sounded great on paper is terrible, forcing a long walk along

Best Western buys upscale and luxury World Hotels

Best Western is known for it’s US road side motels and economy and mid-scale hotels worldwide, but they have been trying to go upscale. Now, they have acquired the WorldHotels, a chain of 300 upscale and luxury hotels, based in Frannkfurt, Germany. While the focus of WorldHotels has been Europe, they have a number of

Review: Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 – great service, great lounge, great value

The Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit offers stylish rooms, a big pool and gym and great service at very reasonable prices. There excellent Privilege Lounge made our stay much more luxurious than you’d expect from a mid-scale hotel and we’d be happy to return. The location in the Nana area is central, but not ideal for families.

Review: Pullman G Bangkok Silom – upscale, stylish, great value

Location: The Pullman Bangkok Hotel G is located on Silom Road, near the business district of Bangkok Sathorn. The nearest public transport are the BTS station Chong Nonsi, about 10 minute walk away, and the MRT Station Silom, about 10-15 minute walk. The Patpong Nightmarket and a number of bars, restaurants and shopping are also

IHG PointBreaks: Hotel Nights from 5,000 points!

NowLive: InterContinen Hotels Group (IHG) is running regular PointBreaks promotions for their Rewards Club loyalty program. You can book award stays at select hotels at reduced rates of 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 points per night. This quarter, the list contains 95 hotels and only a few at 5,000 points a shorter list than before. But they

Good Bye Value: Wyndham Rewards doubles award prices for best hotels!

Wyndham Rewards earned a reputation to deliver the best value among hotel rewards programs , but the good days are over, no more ice cream for you! After revolutionizing hotel award programs by introducing a flat reward rate of 15,000 points for a free night at any of their hotel or vacation rentals, Wyndham Rewards

Modern hotel in Phnom Penh’s expat area: Patio Hotel and Urban Resort

Stayed 2019: The Patio Hotel and Urban Resort is a sister property of the Aquarius Urban Resort I stayed at during my visit to Phnom Penh, located in the popular expat area Boeng Kang Keng (BKK1). It offers modern rooms, a restaurant, spa and a rooftop pool with killer views over the city, all for

Beachfront on a budget – bbhouse Jomtien, Thailand

Updated 2019: Jomtien is my favorite beach in the Pattaya area and if you are looking for a budget hotel right on the beach, the bbhouse is a great option. You get a modern and clean room, with a/c, fridge and a good shower with friendly service just steps from the beach and lots of

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