Categories: Hotels

How to ID that unnamed “4-star hotel” on Hotwire

Posted by: Dean Foust on August 20

I’ve always been reluctant to use sites like HotWire or Priceline, where you can snag a bargain on a hotel room—but don’t know the identity until after you’ve booked the…

Which would you prefer: Good night of sleep—or a good romp in the hay?

Posted by: Dean Foust on August 20

So, pick your side folks: A perfect night’s sleep, or great sex? Apparently, more of you prefer the sleep. According to a new survey of 12,500 frequent travelers (sponsored by…

Hotel Reviews and Objectivity: Oyster Hires Reporters

Posted by: Justin Bachman on June 22

The online hotel reviews business – and this is not a small market, lest you were wondering – gained a new entrant Monday with the launch of Oyster Hotel Reviews….

Best boutique hotels in major cities?

Posted by: Dean Foust on May 26

When it comes to my own business travel, I’m guilty of sticking with the boring-but-predictable major hotel chains, and never experiencing any of the boutique hotels that offer a little…

Check in, work out

Posted by: Dean Foust on April 28

Hotels are really scratching for ways to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. Wi-Fi, free breakfasts, business centers, and even concierge services just aren’t enough anymore. So when…