Reviews about Hotels & Resorts

Fitzie says "Wyndham boasts lovely Atmosphere, though some tweaks are needed." about Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BOCA RATON - TOWN CENTER - Boca Raton, FL

Fitzie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:37:36 GMT

For the past 3 weeks, I've been staying at the Wyndham Garden Hotel and Resort in Boca Raton, (pka Holiday Inn). I hesitate to say I know this place inside and out, however, I do feel as though I can be a bit more objective than most due to the length of my stay.

According to hotel staff, the Wyndham Hotel changed its name, look at room layouts circa January 2009. Here is a brief description of what I've noticed while staying here:

ROOMS: The hotel beds are new and comfortable with pillow-top mattresses and fresh white linens. "Smart" chairs are located in most rooms which feature swivel desktop arm tables and power outlets built into the chair for easy laptop use. Larger individuals might feel a little cramped/confined in the chair. (My boyfriend is about 5'11", 180 lbs and is on the brink of feeling uncomfortable while surfing the web in the Smart Chair ). There is also a desk with an ethernet cable, but their wi-fi is so good here, you probably won't even need it. I loved...

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arob says "luxury resort with an adventurous side" about ka'ana resort - San Ignacio, Belize

arob — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:32:31 GMT

My husband and I stayed at Ka'ana boutique resort in Belize during July of 2009. The resort made it the most amazing trip. Our anniversary was while we were there and the resort managers and chef fixed up a romatic anniversary dinner for us in the wine cellar. They had a musician playing traditional mayan music for us while we ate. They made us a delicious cake to help us celebrate and even gave us an anniversary gift (a mayan calendar carved out of slate. They really went over and beyond expectations to make our day special. We took several amazing tours while we were there (ATM cave tour, Tikal, cave tubing, etc.). Our tour guides were always so fun and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Belize and Mayan culture. Our room was very nice and the bed was comfortable. Our every need was tended to. The food was always delicious. I feel like we made friends with all of the people that worked at Ka'ana. They truly made our vacation special.

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kma121667 says "Unforgettable & very relaxing" about Royal Solaris Cabos - Los Cabos, Baja California

kma121667 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:40 GMT

Roayal Solaris Cabos is a well kept hotel. The staff is very friendly, the food is good & the hotel is nice & clean!! This is a nice hotel for older couples & families.

I went with 3

The bad thing about the hotel is it is about an 30 minutes to 1 hr drive to anything. We went for a walk around the city & there was no one else in sight. I couldn't believe we were the only people on the streets. There's nothing around to walk to, except for construction on upcoming condos & hotels. Normally when I go on vacation I like to walk to the nearby bars, shops. There's nothing in walking distance, very disappointed :(.

The advertisments for the hotel is sooooo misleading. This is the 1st time I've ever been to a hotel & the beach is non-swimmable!! I'm from Indianapolis, IN we don't have a beach in sight. When I go on vacation I like to sit on the beach, we could not do that because the tides were too strong! The pool & jacuzzi close @ 7pm {how boring}. This was very disappointing...

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suzieg24 says "Wild Dunes Resort - go when you need to slow down and relax" about wild dunes resort - Isle of Palms, South Carolina

suzieg24 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:57:50 GMT

I stayed at the Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms in September 2009. Specifically, I stayed at the Boardwalk Inn. First of all, the overall check in process was great. I got my vehicle pass in the mail a week prior to my arrival, which allowed me to go right through the security/guard gate onto the property very quickly. The staff at the Inn was magnificant. From bellhops and valets to front desk and housekeeping, everyone made me feel welcomed. All were very accomodating to my needs and requests. They were just great in general! Always had a smile on their faces and a 'hello' for myself and my party.

I was slightly disappointed in my ocean view room...the beach and water were a distance away and several Dunes housing complexes were in between...I could definitely hear the water when I sat on my balcony though. The room was spacious, well appointed, and very clean. The restaurants and food were excellent, although choices were somewhat limited on resort grounds...great food nearby at...

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OER says "A Red Roof of an earlier period." about Red Roof Inn Miami Airport - Miami, Florida

OER — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:24 GMT

What a pleasure it has been to receive our free night certificate without having to request it. It was just waiting for us along with the other mail. We did not call, email, write or phone for it. That was unusual. We wondered where to use it. We have been to the two other hotels in the area that belong to this chain and were postponing a visit to either for personal reasons. To our surprise, we were able to get a room at the Red Roof Inn, Miami Airport, the previous night. Another first! We were not given the run around usually encountered when using rewards certificates.The reservation process and check in were totally painless.

Upon check in we were given as requested, an all inclusive King Room. I received a T-Mobile day pass. along with the key. The room was spotless. The halls have a pleasant aroma. We arrived in the early morning hours, in the free shuttle from the airport. The clerk advised us that the only room of the type reserved available was an accessible room. We don't need...

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lovecityvacas says "Amazing few days in Barcelona and our apartment was wonderful!" about Visit all the World apartments - Barcelona, Spain

lovecityvacas — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:32:24 GMT

My girlfriends and I wanted to have a European vacation and see sites and experience the culture and food, but we also wanted to be able to have our relax, hang out time. So, we decided to rent an apartment so we could cook and drink wine and have some nights after a busy day of siteseeing like we were at one of our own apartments. We rented one through Visit Barcelona, which is a part of Visit All the World apartments. We were so happy with it, that for the rest of our trip we cancelled our hotel reservations in other cities and used their apartments for all of the cities on our agenda! Our Barcelona apartment was in the perfect location. Right by La Ramblas the old part of the city and very close to subway lines and the beaches. It was great. Our apartment had a terrace to so we were able to eat some of our meals and have wine and cigarettes outside without leaving our apartment! Our home away from home enhanced our stay so much that I am going to write about each one we stayed in!

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Zebuca says "You'll never need to leave the grounds" about Disney's Fort Wilderness campground - Orlando, FL

Zebuca — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:53:47 GMT

This is one of our favorite places to visit and we live in Orlando. The best part about staying at the campgrounds is that you can stay right at Ft. Wilderness and not have to leave. We stayed in one of the cabins on off season and brought our own food. The cabins sleep 6 people via bunk bed, queen bed and then a pull out sofa. There is a full kitchen, refrigerator, deck and grill. You drive your car right up to the cabin.

If you have little ones, I highly recommend because you can have the children sleep in the room (close the door) while you can go into the living room area and watch tv. Hard to do in a regular hotel.

The campgrounds have stables, pony rides, fishing, a beach, playground, arcade, pool and fishing.

If you are able to, go to Hoop De Doo. It is well worth the money and a fun night for all ages. They have some slight adult humor in the show that kids won't get, but are goofy enough that the kids love it. The food is endless and the best fried chicken and...

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kumachn says "Good bang for you buck." about Residence Inn, Sacramento Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA

kumachn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:13:12 GMT

This is good bang for your buck. Location is in a decent neighborhood near restaurants and the shopping mall. Friendly staff greet you at the door. They have clean rooms, and they re-stock shampoo, conditioner, soap, coffee & creamer, and popcorn everyday.

There is a kitchen with stove, microwave, dishwasher, cooking ware, plates and utensils. Its a bit outdated but surprisingly clean and in good condition.

There is a work desk in the kitchen conveniently near the refrigerator so all I have to do is turn around to get a drink.

Bed is comfortable, also sofa bed facing the gas log burning fireplace.

Breakfast consist of Eggs, Oatmeal, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Waffles, Orange Juice, Cofee, and Bagels/Muffins

The only thing I didn't' like in the room was the water saving toilet than has a very weak flush.

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lc78sep says "Ashton Waikiki Circle Hotel is great if on a budget." about Ashton Waikiki Circle Hotel - Honolulu, HI

lc78sep — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:07:52 GMT

I went here a few years back with my mom and sister. We stayed at the Ashton Waikiki Circle Hotel while on our visit. It is right across the street from Waikiki Beach which was great! The rooms were very clean and the beds were very comfortable. Almost each room has a full ocean or partial ocean view which was great too. The only down side was the showers were really small, it felt like you were showering in a coffin. Aside from this I would stay here again because it was great for my budget and so close to everything I wanted to do.

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debbiechaves says "style with no substance" about radisson - nashua, NH

debbiechaves — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:45:06 GMT

The Radisson in Nashua, Nh has a lot of stlyle but needs more substance. Upon arrival it is reminiscient of a castle with knights and overstuffed sofas in foyer. The first room we were shown to had the numbers of the room ripped off the door and wall andthe lights didn't work. The second room had the same problem with the lights and when i called the front desk he asked me if i tried the switches on the wall and i had and he said he would send maintenance. Maintenance never got there but i did discover every light was controlled by its own switch at the bottom of its base and obviously hotel employees either knew this and didn't want to say or didn't know at all. There was a thin layer of dust on the furniture. The bathtub needed serious caulking and the seam where it met the floor had a flap that came apart and needed to be fixed. The hotel was very courteous on providing directions to local attractions.

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JohnRMarler says "Clean and efficient" about Jerusalem Gold Hotel - Jerusalem, Israel

JohnRMarler — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:59:45 GMT

Found the Jerusalem Gold, a little gem, by accident and found it to be reasonable and clean. They serve a descent breakfast to all guest. Beds are spartan, but clean and comfortable.

The beds are small but long enough for me -6"5" and the only cover was a duvet covered quilt, but was adequate for comfortable sleeping.

Family owned, the manager seemed to be everywhere, checking out the dining room, checking out the lobby and making sure any needs were taken care of. Really did not expect the class for the price we paid, especially during a major holiday for the Jewish residents - Feast of Tabernacles.

Enjoyed the stay.

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JaneF says "Spectacular setting, marvelous hosts, incredible food!" about Gougane Barra Hotel - Macroom, County Cork, IE, Ireland

JaneF — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:33:54 GMT

This hotel is more like a B&B; very cozy - not fancy, with the exception of the food. Dined on a 4 course meal which was absolutely incredible. The hosts, the Luceys, are a very hard-working, very friendly couple with a great sense of humor who very clearly care about their guests. The setting is too much for words and hard to even capture with a camera lens. Just beautiful. Gougane Barra Forest Park is a place from a fairy tale with green mossy forests, wildflowers, waterfalls, creeks and shamrocks.

It is a really lovely place to stay and I can't recommend it enough. Check out their website for additional info and if you are in County Cork, do go see Neil and Katy Lucey. Have the "porridge" (oatmeal) with Bailey's Irish Cream and chocolate chips for breakfast - no better way to start an Irish morning!

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Sassy36 says "Don't stay here" about Double Tree Hotel - Memphis, TN

Sassy36 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:20:29 GMT

While on a one night business trip, I chose to have valet service park my car. During the night in the hotel's so-called secured parking, my driver's window was broken and my gps unit stolen. I was assured by the hotel valet service and the manager on duty that they would take care of me. Paperwork was filled out and I was on my way home with no window and no gps. It took the them 3 days to call me and tell me that they were probably not going to take care of the costs of the damage. I recieved an impersonal letter almost a week later. Basically, they informed me that I was out of luck. Don't waste your time at a hotel that does not keep it's word. They have lost my business and hopefully yours as well.

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wildcatkatie says "Hotel Iroquois is plucked right from a fairy tale." about Hotel Iroquois - Mackinac Island, MI

wildcatkatie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:44 GMT

My boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Mackinac Island for my 24th birthday. We intended to camp across the lake in Mackinaw City but decided to call a few hotels on our road trip to the island. Hotel Iroquois was the only hotel with vacancy, so we booked a room knowing nothing about the location.

Hotel Iroquois is literally plucked from a fairty tale. It is the perfect, quaint, and romantic location you hear or read about but never find. Every room is decorated differently like a bed & breakfast. The beds are comfortable. The views of Main Street at Mackinac Island - or of Lakes Huron and Michigan - are gorgeous. The location of the hotel is perfect, too. Right on the end of the Main Street strip close to all the fudge shops and boutique shops but far enough away to feel like you're not in the thick of things.

The staff at Hotel Iroquois treated my boyfriend and me like royalty, despite the fact we'd made our reservations hours before arrival. We did not take advantage of the dock greeters,...

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nerningal says "Not worth trying to save a few bucks" about Excalibur Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV

nerningal — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:43:51 GMT

I stayed at the Excaliber in October of 2009 for my brother's wedding. We were all on a budget and trying to save a few bucks. The hotel staff was not friendly or welcoming. When I checked into my room I noticed a broken glass panel in a light fixture. I called the front desk to advise them, the clerk was short and curt and said she would turn in a work order. When I go to the room later that night there was a message from the front desk saying maintenance found nothing wrong with the shower glass panel. Since we had a large group staying at the hotel, I went to the concierge to see if they had any recommendations of attractions or fun things to do with the bridal party. They did not, the only thing they would offer me was the Las Vegas Guide book that I was given upon check in. I was not expecting a 5 star resort as the Excaliber is a bit older, but it was dingy and not very inviting. On a positive note the Tournament of Kings show was enjoyable and fun to watch.

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alyonushka says "Huge rooms, friendly staff and very nice Complimentary Breakfast" about Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center - Oklahoma City, OK

alyonushka — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:10:03 GMT

Hotel was not overly attractive on the outside, but I was surprised with the inside of the hotel. It`s was better than we expected! Hotel had a huge room!!! We stayed in a very long room with two king size beds. Room was clean and comfortable. Inside was microwave, little refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, TV and free wireless internet.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Most of the time it`s was pretty quiet, but one night company of men who stayed in hotel were very noisy and one of them even jumped naked to the poll on the middle of the night!!!

What I like the most is Complimentary breakfast, attendants were pleasant and helpful, they were making fresh waffles. In there were yogurts, juices, coffee, bagels, eggs, cereal and much more. Bricktown Hotel also has nice big pool, but we didn`t swim in it, because it`s was very cold (October)

Overall, I Liked our stay at this hotel. I`ll stay here again if I have to go to Oklahoma, and I would recommend it to...

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gaelkm says "convenient for business travel" about Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Airport - Sacramento, CA

gaelkm — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:15:51 GMT

We stayed recently at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at the Sacramento, (California) Airport.

We enjoyed the white fluffy mattress cover (duvet) and small green coverlet at the end of the bed.

(No robes were provided, but that was okay with me. I'm just mentioning it.)

The room came equipped with an iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and fluffy towels in the bathroom, which all were nice.

The entrance to the room was normal -- not too wide, but not too narrow. Entrance was easy to get into with our luggage.

I liked the green-pattern flecked carpeting -- and was happy it was very clean.

A clock was located on the nightstand next to the bed.

The flat screen TV was new and we got HBO also.

Pretty furniture included a dark wood dresser with three drawers and a desk with mirror above it.

The hotel has three floors.

We found it to be priced reasonably, costing about $85 on a weeknight.

A nice breakfast room was located near the lobby, including all the normal breakfast fare and a television...

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mrsgaynell says "Better than the Hilton" about Ramanda Inn - Milwaukee, WI

mrsgaynell — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:47:24 GMT

I had the pleasure of staying at the Ramada Inn in Milwaukee, WI. It was a most enjoyable stay. It was late after taking my daughter back to Marquette University and I was too sleepy to drive home. When I checked in, I noticed the beautiful lobby and the on-site restaurant, but very little else. I was up all day, danced at my niece's wedding, then drove to Milwaukee, it was after midnight.

The first hotel I saw was the Hilton, my favorite chain where I always stay, but $149 was just a little too much for five hours. So I called the hotel across the street.

The bed was very comfortable, the room was very clean, but I just wanted a place to lay my head. When I woke up at 5 am, to get ready for my drive home, I noticed just how beautiful the room was. The room was emaculate. There was in room coffee, cups for coffee as well as water glasses. The was both facial and bath soap, shampoo, a shower cap, and disposable make up remover cloths.

I got a discount rate, $79,...

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AngiBowman says "Unless desperate, avoid the Regency Lodge" about Regency Lodge - Omaha, NE

AngiBowman — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:44:49 GMT

From the website, the Regency Lodge sounds like the place to stay:

"Enjoy an escape from urban pressures without leaving town. The Regency Lodge in Omaha, Nebraska combines the warmth and charm of a mountain resort with the sophisticated service you'd expect from a big city hotel. Enjoy a stroll along our garden path, or take your ease indoors with a drink by the fireplace. Meet colleagues and friends over a relaxing dinner then slip off to your luxuriously appointed guest room or suite for a restful nights sleep. Awake refreshed in the morning to take on your toughest day. Close to the Henry Doorly Zoo, Strategic Air and Space Museum, great shopping and dining, and more!!!"

(Copied straight from their website)

Looking at photos, it looks like it should be in the midst of the Rocky Mountains, not the plains of Nebraska. On first thought, you may thing that this is the place to stay the night or host your next event.

Don't Be Fooled

This hotel really isn't something that should even be...

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vdaniel57 says "Great place to stay if going to Geneva On The Lake." about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashabula-Geneva - Ashtabula, OH

vdaniel57 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:32:46 GMT

The price was higher than the mom and pop motels in the area but not higher than other Holiday Inns. It was very clean and it looked like it was recently updated. The staff was very courteous. The microwave and refrigerator were nice touches.The recreational amenities at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashtabula-Geneva include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Other amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, and high-speed Internet access. I would definitely stay there in the future.

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