Hotel Reviews

Reviews and VIP booking perks at hotels worldwide, from a travel advisor who lived in a Four Seasons

I know what a luxury hotel stay should be like because I lived at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, one of the best in the world. Every review here is based on my own stays, reader feedback, and behind-the-scenes insight from my personal contacts at these hotels. When you’re ready to book, I can add VIP perks like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and spa credits at no extra cost.

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We add extra benefits like daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, $100 hotel credits, and more to reservations we make for readers at thousands of luxury hotels worldwide.

This is because we have access to exclusive travel agent VIP programs like Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, The Ritz-Carlton STARS, Hyatt Prive, and many others.

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Thousands of Virtuoso hotels worldwide can be booked with extra benefits now through my Virtuoso site at no additional cost to you. Use the number of adults traveling to get the correct rate. We’re notified when you book and will add on your kids later.

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San Diego Hotel Reviews

I’ve stayed in hotels all over San Diego from beachfront resorts in Coronado to boutique spots downtown. I have relationships with hotel teams in many and opinions on who they are a fit for.

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Orange County Hotels

I grew up in Orange County and still stay at hotels there regularly. It’s an easy side trip from San Diego, especially if you’re heading to Disneyland.

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Los Angeles Hotels

LA is a natural add-on to any San Diego or Southern California trip. I’ve stayed at properties across the city, from Beverly Hills to downtown.

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Hawaii

This is our second most popular request outside of San Diego. We cover all islands.

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East Coast

My daughter goes to NYU, so I’m in New York City multiple times a year. I also review hotels in Boston and other East Coast cities.

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Rest of the United States

Reviews of hotels in other US destinations I’ve stayed at, from Florida theme park resorts to mountain getaways.

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Mexico & Caribbean

We book Mexico and Caribbean resorts for clients constantly and travel there ourselves. Here are some properties I know very well.

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Asia

I lived in Hong Kong and have traveled extensively across Asia, especially Singapore, Japan, and China.

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Europe

We also lived in London and have traveled extensively throughout Europe.

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    A suite living room at Upper House Hong Kong

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    Everything you need to know before booking Upper House Hong Kong, a luxury boutique hotel on the island, and how to secure my VIP amenities.

    View over the water to the teahouse with a woman in a kimono walking on the terrace.

    Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto: Review & How Best to Book

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    Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi: Review & How Best to Book

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    Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Review of My Stays + VIP Rates

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    View over the sea of beachfront Nizuc Resort and Spa

    Nizuc Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico: Review & How to Book

    What to know before booking NIZUC Resort and Spa in Cancun including room selection, kids’ amenities, onsite restaurants, and Virtuoso perks.

    Aerial view of La Jolla Shores Hotel on the beach in San Diego

    La Jolla Shores Hotel Review: Beachfront Fun for Families

    Everything you need to know about La Jolla Shores Hotel in San Diego including room types, amenities, the neighborhood, and feedback from our stay.

    Mandarin Oriental, Singapore hotel room view of Marina Bay

    Mandarin Oriental, Singapore: Expert Review & How to Book

    Why Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is one of the city’s top luxury hotels for a convenient location, stylish décor, excellent dining, and its outdoor pool.

    The exterior at night of THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel which is one of the haunted hotels in San Diego.

    THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego: Review & How to Book

    How THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Diego provides convenience and luxury in downtown San Diego for business and family travel.