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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: 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"..

Hotel-Hopping In Hawaii Using Points!

Hotel-Hopping In Hawaii Using Points!

I recently took a week-long trip with my girlfriend to Oahu and paid for the entire stay with points. During our 6-night stay on the island, we experienced 4 different hotels at various price levels - ranging from the budget-friendly Hyatt Place all the way to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Residences...

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: Courtyard Marriott Taipei Downtown (台北國泰萬怡酒店)

Review: Courtyard Marriott Taipei Downtown (台北國泰萬怡酒店)

In January 2020, I used points to redeem for a night's stay at the Courtyard Marriott Taipei Downtown (台北國泰萬怡酒店) while on a road-trip with my parents. The central location, free parking, modern design (opened in 2018), sweeping city views along with a very reasonable award rate were some reasons why..