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Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Back in 2019, I had the chance to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei hotel (台北六福萬怡酒店) during my quick trip to Taipei from Taichung to visit some friends. The contemporary glass fronted hotel was built in 2015 and has 465 rooms across 20 floors (F11-30). Not to be confused..

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

In February 2022, I stayed at The Grand Hyatt at SFO located right on the SFO airport premises with my parents. It was one of the nicest airport hotels I've experienced and a true heaven for aviation enthusiasts! Opened in 2019, the hotel features 351 rooms, including 22 suites. The..

Review: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Review: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

The Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, which opened in March 2021, is one of the newest additions to Hyatt's portfolio. Prior to our visit, I had read mixed reviews online about the hotel and quality of the service. However, when I finally had the chance to stay there with my..

Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, Hawaii (FHR)

Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, Hawaii (FHR)

The Ritz-Carlton Residences - located in the Waikiki Beach neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, is considered one of the few modern hotels on the island. The hotel complex is comprised of two towers -Ewa Tower, which opened in Summer 2016, followed closely by the opening of the second "Diamond Head Tower"..

Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach (Hawaii)

Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach (Hawaii)

The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach was the first of four hotels we stayed at during our recent trip to the island of O‘ahu, Hawaii. This will be a full review of our 2-night stay at the property. How I Booked Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is a Category 4 property..

Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford by Marriott

Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford by Marriott

I recently went on a road-trip with a couple of friends to Crater Lake National Park, and stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Medford for 3 nights. Hotel Overview * Opened in 2021 * Marriott Category 4 Hotel * Free Parking (with EV charging) * Complimentary breakfast * Amenities include heated indoor pool, gym,..

Review: Hyatt Jinmao Hotel Lijiang (麗江金茂酒店)

Review: Hyatt Jinmao Hotel Lijiang (麗江金茂酒店)

The Jinmao Hotel Lijiang (麗江金茂酒店) is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. This five-star hotel is located in Yunnan Province, China. One of the biggest features of this location is the spectacular backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. My parents recently expressed interest in visiting, so I decided to..