Tagged: hotel

Finally! After Years of Waiting, TWA Hotel at JFK Opens Reservations

Booking a room at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport is off to a lovely start. On Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, at noon, reservations open for stays beginning May 15, 2019. The grand…

My Hotel Is Overbooked! What Did I Do Wrong?

First of all, you did nothing wrong. The hotel failed you. Sometimes hotels run out of space because of clerical errors, guests who overstay, rooms that need repairs, and other reasons…

Where the Droids Are: Robots Take Over Duties at Hotels Around the World

You forgot your toothbrush. Again. And while it’s easy enough to call the front desk for a replacement, you’re wrapped in a towel, your hair’s dripping wet, and you don’t have a spare…

Great Traditions Worth Experiencing at World Hotels

Hotels can be destinations, too, and sometimes checking into a historic property is reason enough to travel. From afternoon tea at the Ritz in London to the obsessive polishing of the…

Marriott's New Shower Doors Record What You Doodle on Them

This winter, Marriott introduces what it calls "Splash of Brilliance," which are special shower doors that record whatever guests trace onto them and emails an image of it. You…

Hot Tips on Hotel Stays from Top Travel CEOs

So what do the masters of the travel universe have in store for us vacationers? I attended the Skift Global Forum, an industry conference, and in between the speeches on marketing and…

Another Big Hotel Chain Makes Cancelling Costly

In June, Marriott changed its rules about cancelling hotel reservations. Before then, customers usually could cancel a room all the way until the day of check-in, sometimes the day…

10 Hot New U.S Hotels Opening in 2017

The opening dates are tentative as hotels are notorious for delays. For advance reservations, it’s best to make your booking over the phone so someone can assure you that the hotel…

A Former Floating Prison is Now London’s Hottest New Hotel

It boasts all the trappings of a trendy design hotel: stripped-down post-industrial spaces, sleek modern furniture, iPads in place of TVs, a rooftop bar serving up local craft…

10 New Hotels for a Warm-Weather Vacay this Winter

Anytime is the perfect time to start planning a winter vacation. That way, as soon as there’s a chill in the air, you’ll feel at peace knowing your warm-weather escape is already set…

Best Hotel Loyalty Programs for 2016 Are Named

How easy it is to earn a free stay from a hotel chain? U.S. News has released its annual appraisal of the best and worst hotel loyalty programs—and the previous winner has been…

Hotel for People with Autism to Open

Not so long ago, the Elephant on the Tyne was one of the most dreadful hotel-restaurants in England."Stay away from this place if you can help it," moaned one typical online…

Hotels That Let You Check in Whenever You Want—No Matter What Time You Arrive

JULY 26, 2016Last week Standard Hotels, a collection of five hip properties in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, announced that guests will be allowed to check in and check out…

Wider Airplane Seats (No, Really!), Hotel Satisfaction, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* PLANE WITH WIDER SEATS DEBUTS (NO, REALLY!) (The Guardian). Here's a sentence we don't get to write every day: a company that…

Hotel Satisfaction Nearing Plateau as Perks Become Expected

J.D. Power's annual study measuring hotel guest satisfaction was released this week. The takeaway: while overall satisfaction increased, it appears to be reaching a plateau as…

Istanbul Airport Attack, Cuban Tourism, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* DEADLY SUICIDE BOMBINGS AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT (Huffington Post). Three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul Ataturk Airport last…

Cuban Hotel Becomes First Operated by US Company

Sometimes slapping a Four Points by Sheraton sign on the side of a building can be a historic event. That's what happened in Havana this week, as the Gaviota 5th Avenue Hotel began…

Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

For most guests, checking out of a hotel may only involve a quick glance at the room folio—whether at the front desk or on the hotel room TV—before hopping into a cab headed for the…

This Summer's Most Exciting International Hotel Openings

We’ve already given you the shortlist of hot hotel openings in the United States this summer (click here for that hot list). Now it’s time to explore the rest of the world. This…

Disney Comes to Shanghai, the Watergate Reopens, and More: Your Travel Briefing

Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland (Mooshuu/Flickr)Your Daily Travel Briefing is our new daily roundup of travel-related news and information gathered from all over. Check this…

10 Hot New Hotels Opening in the U.S. This Summer

It's that time of year. Everyone has summer vacation on the brain. If you’re in the midst of travel planning your summer trips, consider one of these hot new hotels expected to open in…

Which Are the Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Hotel Chains (And Which Ones Just Claim They Are)?

Pets are family, so it’s no wonder that people take dogs and cats along on trips. Compared with your blood relatives, your pooch or kitty may be the least demanding members of your…

3 Alternatives to Miami Beach’s Party Hotels

In the past decade, the mercurial town of Miami Beach, which offers a melting pot of cultures from Cuba, South America, and the Caribbean, has rapidly grown to become a year-round…

Here's Why You Should Book Directly with a Hotel

For most travelers, booking a hotel room often comes down to one important variable: price. And for several years, online travel agencies (called OTAs in the industry) like Expedia and…

Hello? Is the Hotel Room Phone Still There?

At the Arrive Hotel in Palm Springs, a new boutique hotel in the glam desert resort town, the 32 good-looking guestrooms feature plenty of high-tech amenities such as 50” HDTVs…