Compared with the Hyatt Place Pasadena we had stayed at earlier, both LD and I agreed that it outperformed this supposedly top-tier, upscale Kimpton La Peer Hotel in just about eve...

The hotel's overall location is very good, with Manhattan attractions within walking distance. The cash rate is usually close to $200 at the low end, so I think using a Hyatt Cat 1...

The hotel has a great location, strong decor, and excellent service, making it a very worthwhile use of a free night certificate in the U.S....

This year marks Jay Chou’s 20th anniversary since his debut, and he also has a tour concert coming to Xiamen. LD is a big fan of Jay Chou and managed to snag B1 floor tickets back...

Overall, I highly recommend staying at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place. The service was excellent, and the room was quite comfortable. If you have a free night certif...

As the Hilton-family hotel on Xiamen Island requiring the fewest points for an award stay (excluding Hampton), the DoubleTree Xiamen offers excellent value, especially for readers...

Grand Hyatt New York is still a solid hotel overall. The property has been nicely renovated, and with so many rooms, availability is plentiful. The location is especially strong, s...

Chicago had long been on my travel wish list, but I never made it there. This time, my parents also said they wanted to visit, so we finally locked in the trip: 4 adults and 1 chil...

Overall, this hotel aims for a beyond-five-star, ultra-luxury standard, but in relative terms I’d only give it a passing grade....

I booked these stays for my parents again. This post mainly covers their stay experience at Hilton Fuxian Lake Yuxi, which was incredibly generous! I have to say, using Hilton poin...

This booking was for my parents. I didn’t take many photos, so for some areas I used images from the hotel’s official website. Please excuse that. Hotel points still offer pretty g...