Category Archives: Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn Bayfront – A Stay in Downtown San Diego

Residence Inn Bayfront – A Stay in Downtown San Diego

The Residence Inn Bayfront is a new hotel (built in 2016) in downtown San Diego. While moving my daughter to start her college adventure, I stayed at this Marriott property for three nights over Labor Day weekend. I've stayed at quite a few Residence Inn's and am familiar with their typical decor and layout. From…

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Moana Surfrider – “The First Lady of Waikiki”

Moana Surfrider – “The First Lady of Waikiki”

Touring the Westin Moana Surfrider Resort and Spa in Waikiki last fall was quite the treat! With it's prime location, lovely courtyard with it's gorgeous banyan trees and Westin hospitality you'll be spoiled with a stay here! (more…)

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The Royal Hawaiian Hotel

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel

During a visit to Oahu last fall I had the opportunity to tour the iconic "Pink Palace of the Pacific". The Royal Hawaiian was one of the first hotels in Honolulu and has played host to numerous dignitaries and movie stars. The famous pink stucco facade can't be missed from it's prime location on Waikiki…

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Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown

Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown

The Residence Inn in downtown New Orleans is a great location to home base during your NOLA visit. My husband and I stayed for a few nights in the spring of 2014 and found you can walk to all the popular neighborhoods and main sites from here. Near the Warehouse/Arts District we also discovered there…

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