Review: The Residence Inn/Manhattan Times Square

It’s what you want because its practical but service is horrible. Unfortunately my 10 night stay at this Residence Inn Manhattan Times Square hotel was not very good. It did have some upsides including its location and a breakfast option if you manage to get there in time! This is far from luxury compared to […]

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Star Alliance Lounge Hack: LGA – New York

For those of you that are United members, flying domestic usually means buying a United lounge pass to get access which costs $500. However, if you a United MileagePlus Premier Gold or higher, you have Star Alliance Gold Status which gives you some added benefits. This is the Air Canada Lounge hack. Star Alliance Gold […]

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Review: The St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York hotel is an exceptional city hotel with classic luxury. This category 8 hotel running at a minimum of a ~$1,000-1500 per night was a no-brainer to book on points for an extended long weekend in the city. As you might be aware, Marriott is offering redemption rates for category 8 hotels […]

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Business Review: Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge

The Marriott is the third hotel I have reviewed in Brooklyn New York. As a Category 5 hotel, it is much superior to the Sheraton Brooklyn, also a category 5, and the Aloft Brooklyn hotels. Of course it is no St. Regis but for your business hotel its a great option with a very respectable lounge. […]

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Business Review: Aloft New York Brooklyn

The Aloft in Brooklyn is a more up to date hotel then its next door neighbour, Sheraton Brooklyn. The hotel is what you would expect from an Aloft and there is nothing special about this hotel. The only complaint I have is the air conditioner. It is very loud. For this reason alone I would […]

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