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Late-Night Standoff At Motel 6 LAX As Garfield Cosplay Superfans Battle Over Double Booking
May
27
2024
Joey Clift, an Emmy-nominated TV writer and proud Garfield enthusiast, recently found himself in an unexpected standoff at the Motel 6 near Los Angeles International Airport. This late-night escapade, sparked by a love for the lasagna-loving cartoon cat, unfolded in a series of tweets on May 26.
Shocking Hotel Charges: Pay Extra To Use The Elevator, Sells Cannabis During Booking
May
26
2024
The Hotel Lucia in Portland has one of the worst resort fees in the country, among other strange practices. @travelbabbo stayed there and reports that they were surprised by the fee at check-out, asked what it included, and the property’s manager told him it was for bike rides, coffee, and use of the elevators.
Hyatt’s Superior Benefits: Full Globalist Breakfast Returning To Rio Las Vegas
May
24
2024
Earlier this month there were reports that Rio Las Vegas had started limiting Globalists to a choice of 4 out of their breakfast menu’s 22 entrée selections.
Inside Hyatt’s Pivot To Luxury: The Decade-Long Strategy To Eclipse Marriott And Hilton
May
23
2024
A decade ago Hyatt’s growth was almost entirely in select service. Sure, Hyatt Gold Passport was a great program but how many hotels had suites to upgrade into? And how many had club lounges? Their footprint was small and they were adding Hyatt Places where benefits are sparse to non-existent.
$386 For A $109 Room? NYC Property Charges Higher Fees Than Any Hotel, Ever
May
18
2024
We’ve finally found it: the hotel with the most egregious add-on fees in the country. Every other hotel can stop trying, because the 31 Street Broadway Hotel in New York cannot be beaten.
On top of the room rate, they charge 49% Destination fee, 47% Bed linens fee, and a $120.00 Property service charge per stay.
Ritz-Carlton Horror Stories: Why Is This Faux Luxury Brand So Awful?
May
17
2024
I was at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman when I first coined the term “resort factory.” There were about several rows of beach chairs, and if you didn’t place a book on a chair by 8 a.m. you’d find yourself four rows back from the beach.
Staff turned my table at breakfast, seating someone else, while I was up at the buffet. And housekeeping entered the room without knocking while the Do Not Disturb sign was on my door. That was probably my… best Ritz-Carlton stay.
No Refunds! Renaissance Newark Hotel Guests Told ‘Don’t Shower’ Due to Legionella Outbreak
May
16
2024
For months, the Renaissance Newark Airport has been dealing with Legionnaire’s Disease in its water system. The hotel remains open – telling guests not to shower.
They continue to take bookings – and enforce their cancellation policy. One guest was told they wouldn’t be able to shower – a hotel room doesn’t include full use of the room! – and they didn’t want to stay. There are plenty of other hotels nearby, where the room rate includes use of the shower. The hotel’s answer? They’d still have to pay.
Nashville Hotel Caves To Palestinian Activists, Shuts Down Pro-Israel Conference A Week Before Event
May
14
2024
The Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel is under scrutiny after canceling a planned pro-Israel summit, because of threats by Palestinian activists. The event, organized by Christian ministry HaYovel, was scheduled for May 20-22 and expected to attract approximately 500 attendees, with 400 having booked rooms at the hotel.
Speakers were set to include former U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Israeli journalist Caroline Glick, and a member of Israel’s Knesset.
IHG Restructures Rewards Program: Plans To Sell More Points, Devaluation Coming?
May
13
2024
Driving down owner cost, and net financial proposition of participating in the program, helps keep IHG competitive in attracting and retaining properties. However if they’ll be retaining more money out of points sales there are only a few scenarios for what actually happens.
