Hotel news & reviews | Summer 2010

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UK regulator investigates online hotel bookings

By Barbara De Lollis
September 17, 2010

LONDON, England — Online hotel bookings have captured the attention of the UK regulatory agency that investigates anti-competitive practices.

The Office of Fair Trading is investigating possible collusion between hotels and online booking operators to keep rooms artificially high, according to reports by the Financial Times, Telegraph and BBC.

Upscale hotels offer guests cheaper Wi-Fi rates

By Barbara De Lollis
September 17, 2010

New York, NY — Given the growing backlash against paying $10 to $17 a day for guest-room Wi-Fi at upscale hotels, it's worth noting that a number of full-service hotels are starting to offer guests two rates for their daily Internet access. The cheaper rate lets you check your email, while the pricier one lets you do things like watch movies.

Hotels offer free nights, bonus rewards to head off slow time

By Rebecca Heslin
September 15, 2010

Major hotel chains are throwing promotional offers at their loyal guests to fill rooms this fall and win repeat customers.

The offers — including free nights and up to triple bonus points — come as hotels enter a slow travel time compounded by a slow return of travelers to the road following recession.

Marriott to drop internet fee at more hotels for VIPs

By Barbara De Lollis
September 15, 2010

As of Jan. 1, Marriott will drop the $10-to-$15 daily Internet fee for its gold- and platinum-level loyalty members at full-service Marriott-brand hotels outside North and South America. The announcement does not apply to stays at Marriott's most deluxe chain, Ritz-Carlton.

Marco Island, Florida hotels risk closure waiting for BP claims checks

By Barbara De Lollis
September 7, 2010

Marco Island, FL — Some small hotels on scenic Marco Island, Florida, say they're on the verge of closing unless they receive claim checks from the $20 billion pot that BP created for oil spill related business claims, local CBS affiliate WINK News, reports.

Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam

By James Martin
August 22, 2010

Amsterdam, NL — Starting in 1866 as a coffee house, the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has grown into a sprawling complex of hotel rooms, apartments, suites, and restaurants on Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam. Whiffs of old world luxury drift through the hotels common areas like expensive cigar smoke.

Kona Village Resort

By gls55 holdings
August 19, 2010

Kona, HI — The amazing and relaxing Kona Village Resort is located on the western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Offering you breathtaking views and plenty of things to do, the Kona Village Resort is a beach vacation come true.

Todos Santos, a Baja getaway

By Christopher Reynolds
August 12, 2010

Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico — Once upon a time, say about 1972, Cabo San Lucas was a sleepy little fishing town at the southern tip of Baja California. Then came the paved highway, the international airport, the marina, the golf courses, the raucous bars and well-heeled retreats. At the newest and perhaps fanciest, Capella Pedregal, suites this spring start at a cool $675 per night.

And then there's Todos Santos, still small, still drowsy at most hours, wedged between the mountains and sea about 45 miles north of Cabo.

All-inclusive family hotels in Jamaica

By gls55 holdings
August 10, 2010

All-inclusive hotels in Jamaica for a family vacation are a popular choice for families during Jamaica tours. There are many all-inclusive resort chains in Jamaica and all of them provide carious fun activities, luxuries and adventure sports that families desire most.

Jujuy, Argentina, a travel discovery

By Paola Singer
August 8, 2010

Jujuy, AR — Every August, the people of Jujuy (pronounced hoo-HWEE) pay tribute to the earth goddess Pachamama. Families prepare elaborate dishes — tamales, stews, llama or lamb — and then bury the food in a backyard or field, along with abundant hard liquor, coca leaves and even cigarettes. They believe that these offerings will satisfy the deity’s appetites and thus bring them good fortune and an abundant harvest. It’s an ancient Andean tradition that remains strong in this province in the northwestern corner of Argentina.

Top Rated Mexico All-Inclusnve Resort Hotels

By gls55 holdings
August 2, 2010

Mexico is often referred to as a vacation hotspot. The popularity of Mexico has led to an increase in the amount of tourists that visit the area. To cater to tourists, of all financial standings, a number of popular resorts have developed all-inclusive vacation packages.

In Britain, college dorms have summer jobs

By Jennifer Conlin
July 31, 2010

Oxford, U.K. — When I walked into Victoria Hall at Oxford University’s Keble College last month, I was sure I had entered a far more genuine Hogwarts experience than anything Universal could have created at the new Harry Potter theme park in Orlando. As I lingered over a breakfast of sausages, roasted tomato, baked beans and eggs, I found myself staring up at the image of the college’s namesake, the Rev. John Keble, and could have sworn I saw him fidget within his frame.

Stockholm: wonderful ship hostels

By Jennifer Merin
July 29, 2010

Stockholm, SE — Sweden’s beautiful capital city covers 14 small islands linked by a lace-like network of handsome bridges spanning waterways so clean and fresh you can fish in them.

Stockholm’s islands lie between the scenic Baltic Sea to the east, and Lake Malaren to the west. Many public ferries ply routes between them and thousands of personal pleasure craft are moored at their shores.

It’s hardly surprising that nautical themes prevail in the décor of several Stockholm hostels.

Doubletree by Hilton arrives on Sardinia, Italy

July 25, 2010

Sardinia, IT — Hilton Worldwide has announced the arrival of its first hotel in Sardinia - The Doubletree by Hilton, Olbia, Sardinia. The opening marks the company’s debut on the popular Italian island and is a reflection of the continued growth of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands across Italy.

Hotels bolster breakfast offerings

By Christine Blank
July 22, 2010

INTERNATIONAL REPORT — Economy and mid-scale hotels around the world are adding value to their free breakfast offerings with the addition of waffles, eggs, sausage, and other foods this year.

Holiday Inn Express properties in the United Kingdom and Ireland, for example, added scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and warm pastries to their complimentary breakfast offerings in May.

Dublin hotel room oversupply good for traveler

By Patrick Mayock
July 19, 2010

Dublin, IE — Plagued by massive oversupply and stagnant levels of demand, the travails of Dublin’s hotel market is in many ways a microcosm of the struggles of Ireland’s hotel industry at large.

When summer arrives, New Yorkers head to hotel rooftop bars

By Sherri Eisenberg
July 18, 2010

New York, NY — Heaven may be a little closer in New York these days, especially in Manhattan, where hotels' rooftop bars are among the best places to enjoy summer. A few are restricted to guests, such as those at the Surrey, the Trump SoHo and the Thompson LES, but there are plenty of newer roof decks that are open for those who want their own little piece of the sky.

European hotel prices fall further

Source: Trivago

The overnight costs in European cities continue to fall. A standard double room in July is down to 89 pounds - an eight percent drop in comparison to last month. Spanish cities in particular have reached their lowest point this year, with Madrid falling to 80 pounds and Seville dropping to 60 pounds.

Shanghai's Peninsula Hotel harks back to city's 'Paris of the East'

Shanghai, CNPaul Tchen, general manager of Shanghai's Peninsula Hotel, was catching his breath. The hotel, which had had its soft opening only a month earlier, was running smoothly, Tchen a little less so: He had just noticed that his suit jacket and pants didn't match.

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