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Could this be the new champion of the Hyatt Diamond Breakfast world and possibly beat out the lemon poppy seed pancakes or the home made donuts from the Hyatt 48 & Lex? We’ve had some great Hyatt Diamond breakfasts in our day, like the one at the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires, or the one at the Park…
Hilton is offering double miles or points this summer for eligible stays completed by July 31st, 2014. Make sure you register for this promotion, even if you don’t think you’ll stay at a Hilton property. It only takes a moment and the details are below on how to register. Double Delta Miles How To Get…
Late last year we were upgraded to a Casita Suite at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The room was amazing and had just gone through a complete renovation. It was complete with all the bells and whistles, including a wine fridge. But the rest of the hotel hadn’t gone through a renovation yet, the restaurant…
After our last stay in the Casita Suite, we decided to revisit the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on our way to the beach. It was only for 1 night, was super convenient to town, and the hotel is completely renovated. So it was a no brainer to choose this hotel. The evening happy hour was…
There are a total of 7 Hyatt Hotels with casinos. The locations range from beach to mountains to wine country. So if you like to partake in a game of chance but don’t like the lights of Vegas, there are some great options in the Hyatt Hotel chain. I’ve found some great rates in low…
This trick never gets old and is a sure fire way to make your room cooler this summer. I’ve used this trick now at Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood and IHG hotels and every time it worked like a charm. How To Use The Trick With valid INCOMM thermostats use the following steps: – While holding display…
Ritz-Carlton is offering a summer promotion where you can a free night at a Tier 1 – 3 property after just two stays between July 1 and October 31, 2014. Enjoy up to two complimentary nights with Ritz-Carlton Be sure to register by September 30, 2014 and then stay twice between July 1 and October 31, 2014 at…
From now through June 8, Rocketmiles is offering 1,000 bonus miles for booking qualifying hotel stays in Chicago through their site. How To Get Bonus – Sign up here if you don’t already have an account – Then book your reservation through this link to qualify for the 1,000 bonus miles Terms And Conditions Qualifying…
Last week, we shared how several Starwood hotels were having mistake rates from $10-$30 per night. One of those hotels was the Westin Diplomat, and they have decided not to honor the reservations. I just received the following email from the hotel: Dear Valued Guest: We are writing with regard to your reservation(s) for November…
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Premier, Fairmont Platinum, Omni Platinum, and Omni Black status. Overview of Club Carlson…
Now through September 30, 2014, SPG members can earn double Starpoints when staying with Aloft hotels in Latin America. In addition, SPG members can earn a one-time 10,000 bonus Starpoints after completing an eligible paid night at two or more Aloft properties in Latin America during the promotion period You must register by July 31st and…
Earlier this week, I wrote about how several Starwood hotels were offering extremely cheap rates. One of those properties was the St. Regis Washington D.C., which was offering rooms for $30 per night. However, it looks like they will not be honoring them as I just received the following email: Dear Guest, We are writing…
IHG Rewards typically announces a new PointBreaks list every few months, where you can score some of their hotels for only 5,000 points per night. They just announced a new list which includes over 150 properties, which is valid for stays now through July 31, 2014. Some highlights include: CROWNE PLAZA BUCHAREST CROWNE PLAZA VILNIUS CROWNE PLAZA JOHANNESBURG…
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
There are a few reasons to tip the people who service hotel rooms. Obviously the main reason is that they work to clean the room and the extra tip can go a long way. But a tip with the room cleaning crew can get some mileage. For example, on a recent stay at a Hampton…
Best Western has come out with a pretty lucrative promotion this summer where you can earn a free night for every 3 stays at a participating hotel. The free night vouchers will be redeemable at any Best Western branded hotel located in the United States, Canada, or Caribbean islands before January 31, 2015. How…
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Starwood just announced their new lists for the best Starwood hotels. You can view the lists of Member Favorite properties, which is broken down into several categories including Best Beach Resort, Best Golf Resort etc. Starwood Announces Best Hotel Category Lists The Ultimate 10 identifies the highest member-rated Starwood hotels and resorts for 2014: 1. The Canyon Suites…
Update: this amenity has been around for a while I just didn’t come across it in center city hotels I’ve stayed at the last few times at a Hilton. New Hilton Elite Member Amenity It seems Hilton has already rolled out a new Elite amenity under the covers without me knowing about it. I just…