BrainCan - hotels

5 things at hotels you should always avoid...

I grew up with a clean-freak mom who always brought disinfecting Lysol to hotels during family...

what its really like staying at a japanese capsule...

I always thought a trip to Japan would be like traveling to the future. So when I booked my first...

why do luxury hotels have to treat us like...

From lollies at reception to posh chocs in the bedroom,everything has to be sugar-coated and I...

should a few instances of bad service spoil...

Greetings from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal. Just so you all know,unlike Ben, I got a remote...

top 10 family hotels and campsites in europe

These small hotels and campsites,all set in gorgeous locations, strike just the good balance between...

hotel and airline fragrances can really bring back...

I finished my tour of Europe in Paris. I won't digress,but I will say that Paris is by far the...

this is the supersecretive hotel where kim...

As news of Kim Kardashian's robbery echoes through Paris and the world,we have to guess that...

some starwood hotels not compliant with shark fin...

I have a lot of respect for Starwood,and find them to be one of the most impressive brands when it...

libassa ecolodge in marshall, liberia

No palm trees were harmed in the making of Libassa Ecolodge,a sustainable resort nestled amid a...

how to deal with hotels that ban photography?

I'm a big fan of Los Angeles,so when I'm not "traveling," it's sort of my home base....

st. regis monarch beach leaving starwood june 1,...

In a huge majority of cases,the major hotel chains simply maintain management contracts with "their"...

tudor farmhouse, clearwell, forest of dean: hotel...

In a remote gem of a village,this hotel offers fine food, luxury and history, and with plenty of...

possibly my favorite hotel amenity ever

On average I spend more than half my time external the US. Despite that,I suck at staying connected,...

new european park hyatt now bookable

I'm a grand fan of Park Hyatt properties. While the hotels are of varying quality (which is...

senator introduces bill preventing hidden resort...

If you've stayed at any number of resorts over the course of your life,you're surely...

is sls las vegas the cheapest starwood property?

In early November I first wrote about the SLS Las Vegas joining Starwood as a Tribute Portfolio...

why do i love travelodge? because it s the great...

The budget hotel chain and I were born 30 years ago and have much in common – including being...

ihg introduces members only rates — are they...

IHG has just announced that they'll be introducing members only rates,called Your Rate by IHG...

marriott s outlook on their loyalty program and...

Yesterday we learned that the merger between Marriott and Starwood is back on,following a rather...

to what degree should hotels solicit online...

I stayed at Le Meridien Dubai final night,which I was extremely impressed by. The hotel is right...

hyatt s los angeles footprint is about to shrink...

Given how spread out Los Angeles is,Hyatt has a pretty limited footprint in the area. They have:--...

big questions regarding the marriott starwood...

Yesterday it was announced that Marriott will be taking over Starwood in a $12.2 billion deal which...

the park hyatt vienna is incredible!

It's pretty easy to get jaded in our hobby. The fact that miles & points let us travel the...

how does hyatt s ceo feel about the marriott...

Over the past decade we've seen a ton of consolidation in the airline industry,and now...

could new bid threaten the marriott starwood...

We've seen a enormous amount of consolidation in the airline industry over the past decade,and...

spg introduces member exclusive rates

On Tuesday I posted approximately how Hilton introduced exclusive rates for HHonors members,whereby...

oddities with hyatt diamond suite upgrades...

As I wrote approximately on Saturday,Hyatt's Diamond Suite Upgrades are expiring nowadays,...

w hotel san diego leaving starwood: why this is...

Let me start by saying that this has absolutely nothing to effect with the Marriott takeover of...

too trashed to talk? new york hotel launches emoji...

Whether you’ve forgotten your toothbrush or need emergency Doritos,the Aloft hotel in unusual York...

this is hospitality: st. regis mauritius edition

whether there's one thing I've learned from my nearly two years of living in...

british boltholes: the yarrow, broadstairs, kent:...

East Kent further education college has its own hotel,restaurant and spa, where students learn on...

brooks country house, near ross on wye: hotel...

Once its pool and spa open – and there’s a runt more choice at dinner – this new incarnation...

check out this cool spg moments package in iceland

I’ve written in the past approximately SPG Moments,which allows you to redeem Starpoints for...

lord crewe arms, blanchland, county durham: hotel...

A scarce example of a place that gets everything good,this pub, restaurant and hotel makes the most...

strong arming hotels into honoring guaranteed...

Hyatt Gold Passport and Starwood Preferred Guest are the two hotel chains I'm most loyal to....

why i love my starwood ambassador

Starwood's top tier Platinum status requires 25 stays or 50 nights per calendar year,which is a...

marriott responds to anbang s starwood offer…...

Boy,the battle for Starwood must be one of the most reality note-esque things we've seen in the...

help me solve a worldwide hotel mystery!

I gain a lot of thoughts about hotels,given that I live in them full time. I support most of them...

how not to solve a dispute over a hotel bill

I think we've all been frustrated with front desk hotel staff at one point or another....

starwood to partner with design hotels — here s...

Starwood has been in takeover mode for most of the year,a trend which seemed to start earlier in the...

marriott s guaranteed late check out isn t much of...

This morning I shared the fresh benefits which Marriott Rewards is adding,including guaranteed late...

wyndham rewards latest glitch (or devaluation?)

About a year ago Wyndham Rewards made a revolutionary change to their loyalty program. Under their...

hospitality sweet: meet the brits who escaped to...

“We feel lucky to live in a beautiful portion of the world … From the Dordogne to the...

impressive hotel service recovery

I contain fairly low service expectations in the UAE in general. I realize most "labor" is...

lord crewe arms, blanchard, county durham: hotel...

A rare example of a place that gets everything just,this pub, restaurant and hotel makes the most of...

implications of marriott buying starwood

WOW,WOW, WOW!There maintain been rumors about a Starwood takeover for just about the entire year...

sls las vegas to be acquired by starwood!

Las Vegas has long been a challenging market for both Hyatt and Starwood,which are the two chains...

10 of the best budget hotels and hostels in...

Looking for a budget bed? Unfold Amsterdam's Steven McCarron tracks down the best,whether you...

disneyland fans, this new hotel news is huge

If you're looking for a dwelling to stay while visiting Disneyland in California,you'll...

an open letter to hyatt: your toiletry game needs...

Dear Hyatt,Hope you're doing well! I just got back from a stay at the Grand Hyatt Seattle --...

mandatory hotel gala dinners: grrrrrrr!

Given that I travel constantly,I generally prefer visiting places in the off season, or at least...

soho farmhouse, the cotswolds: hotel review

This members’ club-style ‘resort’ in Oxfordshire expertly combines a wilderness cabin vibe...

the sneaky way chinese hotels are charging more...

China is making some changes to how they structure their taxes,including for hotel stays. These...

first american hotel opening in cuba this year

Early last year sanctions began being lifted between the US and Cuba,though the progress has been...

hyatt s newest hotel brand: unbound collection

Hyatt has just announced their latest hotel brand,called Unbound Collection by Hyatt. This is...

apparently club room doesn t mean what i think...

When you book a club room at a hotel,do you assume that the hotel has a club lounge?This is the...

an interesting review of the world s 7 star hotel

The Burj Al Arab,located in Dubai, is the world's self proclaimed 7-star hotel.It's...

introduction: 5 star china on the cheap

The planning for this trip started last December,after Hainan Airlines announced a new 2x weekly...

ihg rewards club 2016 award night changes

Most major hotel chains form award category adjustments each year. Typically when these changes are...

at what rate will starpoints convert into marriott...

Yesterday I wrote a post entitled "Does The Merger Impact How I'm Redeeming Starpoints?" The...

when resort fees make their way to city hotels

It's not just airlines which esteem nickel-and-diming and charging hidden fees. Hotels possess...

is the park hyatt maldives a good use of points?

My wife and I own our tenth anniversary coming up next year so I’ve been working on a colossal...

jailers inn bed and breakfast in bardstown,...

The Old Nelson County Jail was once Kentucky’s oldest operational jail. Though the current...

marriott rewards adds guaranteed late check out,...

Ever since the merger between Marriott and Starwood was announced,one of the biggest questions from...

top 10 industrial chic hotels and hostels

whether you’re a fan of the raw concrete and exposed brick aesthetic,book into one of these...

care, attention and cake: how to be a good airbnb...

Hosts tell how listing their homes on the website has enriched their lives,allowing them to travel...

loyalty programs work: i m overpaying for a...

I'll be the first to admit that at times loyalty programs can cause us to act irrationally....

dear sheraton, it s time to rethink your bath...

According to a front desk agent in October,I have the doubtful distinction of having stayed at 50+...

kimpton ihg loyalty programs likely to merge in...

The past year is starting to feel like déjà vu on the hotel front,as the major hotel chains are...

save on last minute bookings with hotel tonight

While I'm doing my best to avoid it,there are increasing odds I might need a hotel in London on...

introduction: a week of rest and relaxation in...

Our family was looking for a relaxing week on the beach and that's precisely what we got at the...

hyatt introduces member discounts

Hyatt has just announced that effective immediately they'll be offering exclusive discounts of...

the whitebrook, near monmouth, wales: hotel review

This cramped Welsh gem creates the illusion of being off grid,but is easy to accept to and delivers...

review: royal palm south beach miami, tribute...

For the past several years I’ve been participating in the SPG Amex Stars program,which has taken...

details of the new starwood design hotels...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how Starwood announced during their third quarter earnings call...

i finally earned spg ambassador status!

It's no secret that the two hotel chains I'm primarily faithful to are Hyatt Gold Passport...

the st. regis dubai is now bookable… but the...

Dubai is a enormous market for Starwood. Many people don't realize that Dubai is actually the...

hotel branding is a complete mystery

We give things names so that we can readily identify them. It's obvious that a bike isn't...

starwood s impressive response regarding shark fin...

Color me impressed. Earlier today I wrote about how the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel was violating...

currency conversion scam: hotel manager responds

A couple of days ago I wrote a post entitled "Dear Hotels: Stop With Your Currency Conversion...

i m making my first mattress run of the year...

For those of you not familiar with "mattress runs," they're not as dirty as they sound. A...

cottage lodge, brockenhurst, new forest: hotel...

Perfect for a car free fracture,this endearingly eccentric hotel never lets you forget you are in...

10 of the best budget hotels in tokyo

Tokyo has a helpful spread of hotels at noteworthy-value rates,from traditional ryokans to cheap and...

is mattress running still worth it?

"Mattress running" is a term which sounds like it could be dirty,but it's not.Much like mileage...

it s not over: chinese firm makes superior...

Woohoo! Starwood's Board of Directors has announced that they've received another offer...

here s what starwood is telling employees about...

This morning we learned approximately a potentially massive roadblock for the merger between...

hyatt eliminating aarp discounts

Hotels offer all kinds of discounted rates to consumers -- from advance purchase to corporate to...

the most baffling hotel welcome gift i ve ever...

My intellect is sort of blown accurate now.Ford and I are staying at the Hyatt Capital Gate Abu...

10 of the best boutique hotel websites

Whether it’s boutique B&Bs,budget pads, treehouses, and a glamorous hotel,these accommodation...

what was hyatt thinking with their diamond status...

When it comes to airline & hotel loyalty programs,the internet can be a powerful marketing tool....

20 of europe s best new hotels and hostels for...

Fancy staying in a converted convent or an old post office that’s been given a fresh stamp of...

le meridien dubai follows up regarding tripadvisor

Yesterday I posted about my experience at Le Meridien Dubai. I loved the hotel and thought the club...

redeem starpoints for design hotels

Last November I wrote approximately the exciting unique marketing partnership between Starwood and...

dear marriott: millennials also care about desks

Several readers gain forwarded me links to a blog post about Marriott removing desks from their...

not all no blackout dates reward nights are...

I'd like to judge I know most aspects about most of the major airline and hotel loyalty...

artist residence, pimlico, london: hotel review

The third in this arty hotel chain is a welcome model of craft and creativity offering mighty value...

i love points status!

I'll be the first to admit that I sometimes question my points & status obsession. When...

lady wins $100,000 bedbug lawsuit against red roof...

I'm certain most road warriors own either dealt with bedbugs before,or at least had a bedbug...

starwood s 2016 hotel category changes

Every year Starwood has some hotel category adjustments,where they change the categories that some...

woman found dead in frankfurt hotel following...

In terms of stories which do you wonder what on earth is incorrect with people...A 41 year old...

mandarin oriental or holiday inn?

Over the years I've stayed at most luxury hotel brands,from Four Seasons to Ritz-Carlton to...

seeya, trump. hello, dominick.

The beleaguered Trump SoHo hotel has a modern identity: it’s The Dominick.CIM,the private equity...

breaking: starwood signs deal to be acquired by...

WOW!Earlier this morning I wrote approximately how we haven't yet received an update from...

when a hotel offers you an incentive to redeem...

The airline and hotel industries are very different when it comes to their cost structures on award...

up to 10,000 bonus starpoints for tribute...

In April Starwood announced their tenth hotel brand,called Tribute Portfolio. The brand's motto...

how to book marriott cash and points stays

Last October we learned approximately four improvements coming to the Marriott Rewards programs....

major hotel chain to grow vegetables at 1000...

Accorhotels,which includes Sofitel, Novotel, and Mercure and Ibis,will reduce number of main courses...

about hotel fruit plates…

Y'all are a smart bunch,which is why I like posing questions to you guys when I don't know...

marriott s brutal 2016 hotel category changes

Marriott Rewards has just announced their 2016 hotel category changes. These changes kick in for...

register for starwood s take two promotion

Starwood has just announced the details of their first quarter 2016 promotion,entitled SPG prefer...

hotel pet peeves: individual air conditioning...

final weekend I stayed at the Four Points in Rancho Cucamonga. Since this isn’t the most...

my favorite starpoints redemption ever

In mid-September I wrote approximately the SPG Paradise Just Got Closer” promotion,whereby select...

one direction s music video sells hotel rooms

This past week One Direction came out with their newest music video,"Perfect:"It's filmed at...

major hotel bookings deal strengthens tripadvisors...

Booking.com announces it will list 400000 hotels for direct booking on TripAdvisorTwo of the...

what happens when you steal from a north korean...

A 21 year broken-down University of Virginia student has been detained in North Korea for nearly two...

you won t believe how many starpoints one member...

Every year Starwood publishes some fascinating member statistics (here's their 2013 year in...

travels with locals: 10 great b b and guesthouse...

B&B and guesthouse owners who fade the extra mile deserve credit for making travel trips more...

say hello to bonvoy, marriotts new rewards program...

Marriott merged loyalty programs back in August 2018. The programs that merged were Marriott...

more design hotels join spg portfolio

In mid-November I wrote about the exciting unique marketing partnership between Starwood and Design...

bicentennial tower entorno aid cms gmp

At the edge of Bogota’s historic downtown,where the summit of the mountains of Monserrate and...

expert says hotel sex is better

I don't know how precisely you become an "expert" on hotel sex (the acknowledge is that you...

book marriott category 8 hotels at category 7...

Marriott and Starwood completed another step of their back-end integration earlier this week. As a...

starwood hotels bidding war continues as chinese...

Marriott battles China’s Anbang for control of the chain,which final week made landmark entry into...

i m in heaven: my hotel room has a massage...

Over the years I've seen some unique hotel room amenities. Some are useful,some are just plain...

nine quiet exercises you can do in your hotel room...

Travel can take a toll on you mentally and physically,particularly when you skip out on your normal...

register for starwood s stay for more promotion

Earlier this month,Starwood Preferred Guest announced details of their upcoming "Stay For More"...

quick look: virgin hotel san francisco

Hello from sunny San Francisco! Today I am giving you a quick perceive at the Virgin Hotel San...

the worlds most beautiful hotel pools

We are suckers for a good hotel pool and are guilty of making pool-centric decisions when it comes...

hoteltonights new concierge can make dinner...

HotelTonight already makes it easy to book budget-friendly last minute hotel rooms,but their unique...

swiss luxury hotel chain accuses former ceo of...

Kempinski is urgent criminal charges against Reto Wittwer who it suspects defrauded company The...

more marriott changes coming march 5

Marriott’s been making lots of changes ever since the programs merged back in August....

insane video: car crashes into parked rolls royce...

In terms of video footage which is downright painful to watch,the driver of a Mercedes went on a bit...

yessss: aloft hotels introduce emoji room...

I know what you've been thinking -- "why can't I order room service using...

the 5 marriott hotels changing category for 2019

Marriott hasn’t had the easiest of years. In 2018 they merged their loyalty program with the...

pedestrian seriously injured by sofa falling 130ft...

Man suffered head injuries when piece of outdoor furniture fell from private rented apartments at W...

hotel in relax park verholy yod design studio

Hotel buildings are a part of the country complex Relax Park Verholy,which is located in a...

chetzeron hotel actescollectifs architectes

Located at 2112m Altitude on a plateau overlooking the Rhone Valley,the Chetzeron design hotel is as...

the temple house make architects

Located in the heart of Chengdu one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce – is The...

review: aloft dubai south

Aloft Dubai South is the first hotel opened in Dubai South. It is just 2 minutes absent,by car, from...

remember, when you wire up your hotel with a fancy...

Matthew Garrett is a Security Developer for CoreOS,and noticed something interesting approximately...

swissotel resort bodrum beach / gad

Swissotel Resort Bodrum Beach is a coastal development in Turgutreis,on the Bodrum peninsula,...

15 stunning historic us hotels to visit before you...

In an election year, our country can often feel divided. Traveling across the 50 states is a great...

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