NoMad Las Vegas Grande Suite Review I have now stayed at the NoMad Las Vegas three times; each in a different room type. Previously I stayed in a Salon Double and Atelier Suite. This stay I was upgraded to a Grande Suite. NoMad is a hotel within a hotel at … Read more
Andaz Costa Rica Suite Review I originally had booked a trip to Costa Rica for April 2020 with a free ticket I had won through Alaska Airlines. However, due to COVID, I ended up having to push it back a few times. Finally in April 2021, after being fully vaccinated, … Read more
NoMad Las Vegas Salon Double Room Review Previously I reviewed the NoMad Las Vegas and the Atelier Room. This review will focus only on the Salon Double Room. I booked a standard room through an offer in my M life account. When I arrived (one night, Saturday stay), I was … Read more
Suncadia Resort – Destination Hotels by Hyatt Review Suncadia Resort is a sprawling vacation community 80 miles east of Seattle built in the mid-2000’s. It is on the eastern side of the Cascade mountain range near the town of Cle Elum which sits at an elevation of 2000′. This means … Read more
Miami Suite at The Confidante Miami Beach Review During Alaska Airlines’ end of year sale, I was able to get a fantastic deal from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale in First Class. After realizing that Miami is only a short drive, I decided to book a night at The Confidante Miami … Read more
Hyatt Regency Austin Review After staying three nights of my workation at The Driskill, I moved to the Hyatt Regency Austin for my next three nights. I booked through a Privé agent and got a third night free promotion. The total was $360 + tax, and included breakfast and a … Read more
The Driskill Austin Hotel Review The Driskill is Austin’s oldest hotel. It is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a small group of historical properties managed by Hyatt. Previously I stayed at the fantastic Párisi Udvar in Budapest. The Driskill is actually owned by Hyatt Corporation and participates fully in the … Read more
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa Review While I didn’t have a great first impression of the Regency Tamaya, it ended up being an over all good stay; all things considered. I booked my stay using a Hyatt Privé agent. During COVID, the property was running a 3rd night free … Read more
Hyatt Regency Sacramento Governors Suite Review In looking for a hotel in Sacramento, I noticed that all room types at the Hyatt Regency were being offered at the same price. I decided to book the top category of room, the Governor’s Suite. These rooms are recently updated and are Premium … Read more
Andaz Napa Review The Andaz Napa was originally built in 2009 and opened under the Avia brand before Hyatt purchased the chain in 2011. The property reopened as a Hyatt Andaz in Fall 2012. Not much was changed about the property; which means the rooms are now 11 years old … Read more
NoMad Las Vegas Atelier Room Review The weekend before Thanksgiving is a slow time for Las Vegas. When I looked at my M life offers, I noticed I had complimentary nights at the new NoMad Las Vegas. The NoMad is a hotel-within-a-hotel, occupying the top four floors of the Park … Read more
Staybridge Suites The Hague Parliament Review Before flying home out of Amsterdam, I decided to visit The Hague as I wanted to try another city in the Netherlands. It is a quick 30 minute train ride to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport which makes the Hague an easy alternative to Amsterdam as … Read more
Hilton Antwerp Old Town Review I used points to book a room at the Hilton Antwerp Old Town for two nights at a rate of 41,000 points per night. While the property is quite dated, the staff works on making the service stand out. Location The Hilton Antwerp is located … Read more
Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi Review Hanoi tends to be an inexpensive city. There are plenty of hotels that offer rooms for around $50 a night. For my two nights, I found a room at the Hilton Garden Inn for only 10,000 Hilton Honor points per night. The Hilton Hanoi Opera, … Read more
Hyatt Regency Trinidad Presidential Suite Review Last July, Extreme Hotel Deals spotted the Hyatt Regency Trinidad selling their Presidential Suite for the same price as a standard room. I picked up three nights for the MLK Jr weekend — a nice chance to escape the gloom of January in Seattle. … Read more
