Tag: Hotels

August 26, 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan: Review

Roppongi, in the southwestern part of Tokyo, is a stylish upscale neighborhood in walking distance to Tokyo Tower. Roppongi also has quite a dual personality: there are museums, luxurious shopping centers, huge global companies have their offices here, and… the nightlife is famously raucous. Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier leans more towards the former—it is beautiful, classy, quiet, and in… [read more]

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November 17, 2023

Relaxing Hot Spring Hotel: NagomiTsuki in Beppu, Japan

Planning your visit to Beppu, you will read more and more about the abundant hot springs running beneath the city. With hot spring water being front and center to the Beppu experience, you naturally will want to experience an onsen, right? Well, check in to NagomiTsuki, an upscale traditional inn that will be a highlight of your experience in Japan…. [read more]

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June 8, 2023

HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi in Osaka, Japan

Osaka is among the most popular cities in Japan and is included on most first-visit itineraries. The vibe of the city is different from both Tokyo and Kyoto, making it a great addition to the lineup. You’ll notice more young folks and more avant-garde street style, plus more openness to LGBTQ+ culture, making it feel fast-paced and fresh when compared… [read more]

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May 16, 2023

Hotel Resol Trinity in Kyoto, Japan

One of the most visited cities in Japan is the old capital city of Kyoto. When we planned the Kyoto segment of the trip, we knew we would want a relaxing hotel experience after a bustling 4 days in Tokyo. Our main criteria were a spacious room, large comfy bed, and good amenities. Hotel Resol Trinity, near the Imperial Palace,… [read more]

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March 17, 2023

Ace Hotel New York: Stylish Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

If you’ve followed my blog or my Instagram for a while, you may have noticed my affinity for the Ace Hotel brand. Last spring I was able to add another Ace to my (imaginary) punch card: Ace Hotel New York; their Manhattan location.

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February 24, 2023

My TWA Hotel Experience

Some people make special trips to famous stadiums; I made my design pilgrimage to visit the refurbished Eero Saarinen-designed terminal and stay at the TWA Hotel in New York.

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December 28, 2022

Tis the Season to Book 2023 Travel!

Here we are, in that curious week between Christmas and New Year. For me, the past three days have consisted of relaxing at my parents’ home in the suburbs, snoozing on the couch, and helping them plan their Summer 2023 travel to the British Isles. I’m jealous! (Although I do have a trip planned for March, so I can’t be… [read more]

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July 27, 2022

Hotel El Ganzo Review: Artsy Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Have you gone on your summer getaway yet? Many US airlines have cheap flights to Los Cabos and many Mexican airlines have even cheaper flights to Los Cabos, a region of cities and towns at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. If you are looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend Hotel El Ganzo in San… [read more]

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December 14, 2021

My 2020 Quaran-cation: Graduate Tempe, near Phoenix, AZ

Let’s take a trip into the past: One year ago, the weekend following Thanksgiving. I’ve had this post drafted for a while but didn’t finalize it or get the pictures uploaded due to… *gestures at everything.* So, my Graduate Tempe review is going to be very specific, hopefully still applicable to you, and if nothing else the post will be… [read more]

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August 28, 2020

Hotel Cleanliness in 2020

I took a quick 24 hour poll on my Instagram to find out how many people have stayed in hotels since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Interestingly, 36% of respondents said yes, they have stayed in a hotel… and that is coming from people who love to travel. As we continue to learn more daily about the properties of… [read more]

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