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Reviews and VIP booking amenities at hotels worldwide, from a travel advisor who lived at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong for four years.
Every review here is based on personal stays, reader feedback, and behind-the-scenes insight from my contacts at these hotels. When you're ready to book, I add VIP amenities like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and resort credits, at no extra cost.
Where I have the deepest expertise + content. Each opens our full hub for that destination or brand.
Born and raised in San Diego, 16 years in La Jolla. I've personally stayed in every major hotel in the county and know the concierge teams by name.
Browse SD hotels → Brand SpecialistFour Seasons Preferred Partner. Lived at FS Hong Kong for four years. 11+ FS reviews.
Browse FS reviews → Resident ExpertLived in Hong Kong for years. Deep relationships across Mandarin Oriental, Upper House, more.
Browse HK hotels → Frequent BookerWe book Mexico and Caribbean resorts for clients constantly and travel there ourselves.
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I'm the founder of lajollamom.com, a Virtuoso travel advisor in La Jolla, and the person behind every review here. I genuinely love a great hotel, and I've built my career around getting people into them with more in their pocket.
San Diego is home (16+ years in La Jolla), and I know its hotels better than anyone covering them. I've stayed across the county and I'm on a first-name basis with the teams who run them. Add years living at Four Seasons Hong Kong and in London, plus a long list of VIP programs, and you get a level of access and firsthand detail no one else offers.
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What you need to know before booking Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. Room, location & other tips.
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.
See why Four Seasons Kyoto is one of the best luxury hotels in all of Japan. Learn how best to book, which room to choose, and what the amenities are like.
Why Four Seasons Marunouchi is my Tokyo luxury hotel of choice. Take a peek at the rooms and food. Learn also how to book with our benefits.
What it’s like to stay at Hotel Icon Hong Kong including location, breakfast buffet, in-room amenities and much more at this boutique hotel.
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