AirBnB is an online service that provides a platform for individuals referred to as “hosts”, to rent unoccupied living space and other short-term lodging to guests. The original name of the site launched in 2008 was airbedandbreakfast.com (the two founders were roommates and made their living room into a bed and breakfast, accommodating guests on…
The list was created by Jacob Tomsky who has worked on the front lines of hotels for more than a decade. I like these two: “3. SMART COMPLAINERS WIN. Though most complaints should be delivered to the front desk directly, in person or on the phone, keep in mind that most issues will not have…
“Aside from providing a free transfer service to Moscow’s main attractions, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to learn Russian and become closer to the Russian culture. Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the 7 Sisters Café, a professional Russian language tutor awaits the hotel guests. The instructor not only teaches the most important and popular…
“The hotel, located at the foot of Emei Mountain, in China’s Sichuan province, is the first panda-themed hotel in the world and will officially open in May with room rates from 300 to 500 yuan ($48 to $80) per night.” “Dubai shipbuilder Drydocks World has inked a deal with Swiss-based BIG InvestConsult, on behalf of…
London’s biggest hotelier, Travelodge has just opened Bethnal Green a 131-room hotel above a comedy club. To mark the opening of the UK’s first comedy club hotel partnership, Travelodge has introduced “loo laughs” – a toilet roll which is printed with a selection of funny jokes and cartoons that is supposed “to keep customers entertained…
I logged into my Aeroplan account to select ‘my privileges’ for the Air Canada Altitude program and there a message: “Now you can vote for Air Canada Altitude as the Best Airline Elite Program for the Americas. …” So why not, I thought, and I submitted my ballot choosing Air Canada and Aeroplan wherever I…
Of course it had to be such a list and it was voted by the Travel + Leisure readers. However, the prices were not in the article so being (too) curious I checked them out (the prices are from the hotels’ websites or from boooking.com). No. 1 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia All prices…
This was the title of a promotional email from Radisson Blu Edwardian, London. Wow, that’s novel (for me), get tickets to his concert by booking a hotel room so none of the hassle of ordering tickets online that very likely sell out long time in advance.However, at a closer reading there is no concert but…
Most luxurious hotel had been Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver (see the post here) until I stayed at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland. Of course, I found hair on the carpet, took a few photos but I am not going to upload them. Nothing new here, it seems it does not matter how expensive the hotel is, I…
They offer a courtesy Bentley car service within 5 km in the downtown area. The car was available and I thought of asking to drive to a McDonald’s drive in, but I didn’t :). The bathroom was huge and initially I panicked that I didn’t see a WC, but it was enclosed. There was a stall…