Hotels

The hotel sign at the famed Hotel California

Travel 101: How to Get the Most Out of Hotel Loyalty Programs

Groucho Marx famously opined that he wouldn't want to be a member of any club that would have him. But he may have made an exception for hotel loyalty programs...some of them. Here's what you need to know before—and after—you join.

A Field Guide to the Hotel Companies' New Brands

The major hotel corporations are clamoring to get into the "boutique" business, and they're inventing new brands to do it. But how can you tell them apart? Here's our guide to the new names you'll be seeing.

Two housing units in Desert Camp of Southern Namibia

The Best Truly Remote Hotels Where You Can Get Away from It All

It often seems like the only place to hide from urban grind would be a simple shack in the deepest depths of the most unforgiving wilderness. Fortunately for the misanthropes of today's modern age, you don't have to rough it quite so much. There are remote hotels to take care of you as you unwind the middle of nowhere.

Save on Hotel Rooms: How to Use Loyalty Rates

Hotels now say they offer the lowest rates when you book directly with them. Is that true and what does it mean for you?

Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

One of the biggest surprises at Disney's Hawaiian beach resort near Honolulu on Oahu is that there's hardly a Mickey in sight.

Many of Italy's palaces are being turned into hotels

The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy

Taste a life of luxury in Italy by checking into one of these unforgettable hotels—in every price range—that were converted from historic villas or palazzi.

Lazy river at Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World

Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?

Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Check out some of the best swimming areas that the vacationland serving Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando has to offer.

Frommer's Names the Perfect Caribbean Resorts

Few places can do great luxury resorts as well as the Caribbean. Frommer's' researchers have been to them all. We think these are some of the best resorts—the most gorgeous, the most romantic, and most memorable hotels in the world—perfect for honeymoons, romance, or indulgent getaways.

Children gathering around for storytime at Great Wolf Lodge Family Resort

The Top Resorts for Families with Preschoolers

Family-friendly comforts and plenty of ways to play with your toddler: These resorts are the rare hotels that are truly ideal for young children.

How to Get Out of Paying a Hotel's Resort Fee—It Can Be Done!

By Juliana Shallcross

Resort fees are a trick hotels use to extract even more cash out of you once they've beaten their competitors to land your booking, and they're a scam. Hotels have no absolute right to charge them, but there's also no law saying you must pay them. Here's how to avoid them.

Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

By Juliana Shallcross

When a hotel stay ends, it's tempting to just stroll out and get on with your next journey. Don't. Go through this list of simple checks to make sure you're actually squared away and ready to roll.

This Summer's Most Exciting International Hotel Openings

By Juliana Shallcross

The summer brings another crop of entrants to the competitive world of cool hotels. Which ones have the stuff to tempt you across the seas?

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

By Juliana Shallcross

A new crop of inviting new hotels has scheduled debuts for the summer for 2016. Some are historic, some promise style, but all of them hope to be the last word in their destinations—at least this year.

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

By Candyce H. Stapen

Lots of hotels say they'll let you stay with your dog—but at many, the price is steep and support is weak. But some American hotel companies truly do go the extra mile to welcome you and your animals.

3 Alternatives to Miami Beach’s Party Hotels

By Juliana Shallcross

Taking in all that’s new in Miami Beach can be exhausting. If you don’t want to deal with the hyped-up party scene or the impersonal service of a too-big resort, here are three laid-back hotels to try.

Why the U.K. Government is Looking More Closely at the Hotel Booking Sites

By Juliana Shallcross

Hotels think the online booking sites create an unfair playing field, and now, some goverments are looking into the matter, too. Can guests benefit from the fight?

Here's Why You Should Book Directly with a Hotel

By Juliana Shallcross

To get the best deal, you should always surf the Web for the best hotel price, right? Well, no, not anymore. Hotels are increasingly trying to sweeten the pot if you agree to book a room directly with them.

5 Tips to Remember When You Pay for A Hotel Room

By Juliana Shallcross

Paying for a hotel room is not always the easy transaction that you think it’s going to be. Hidden fees, complex cancellation policies, and incidental deposits are just some of the surprises that may show up on your folio at check-out. Here’s what you absolutely must know before you book your next hotel stay.