The “Cadillac Hotel” sign still hangs outside the building, a modest sculpture in neon. And yes, admits Jaqueline Ashwell with a sigh and a laugh, people still come to the building looking for work, wanting to be maids, or porters. And some people still come in looking for lodging. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical…
I recently read an article on the world’s best tabloid site, the Daily Mail, about three British tourists who had been kicked out of the Knights Inn in Nashville in the early morning hours after saying they would give it a bad review on TripAdvisor. Basically, the fourth member of their quartet, who had paid…
Thula Thula offers a tented camp with clawfoot tubs, game drives, and everything else you would expect from a first class South African safari lodge. But a stay at Thula Thula offers more. It’s a chance to spend time with one of the world’s most famous elephant herds. Some years ago, the owner of Thula…
An African Villa is one of Cape Town’s best boutique hotels. It features stylish décor, comfortable and unique rooms, and a location in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city. The décor marries a touch of 18th century Victorian formality with 21st century comfort and traditional African influences throughout. High ceilings, well chosen works…
White Elephant is a true 5-star tented safari camp. Tents are lusciously equipped with soft pillows, high-thread count linens, and canopied beds. The bathroom features a clawfoot tub and an outdoor shower and the tent flaps can be opened up, allowing guests to bathe with a spectacular view across the plain to the lake and…
OK, I admit I am baffled. I thought I could win back the hearts and minds of FlyerTalkers by giving them a pointer or two on how to get better treatment at a hotel. Turns out I was wrong. I mean, I clearly state: “Keep in mind, this is based on my experience, working at…
It seems I may have ruffled a few feathers with my first two posts (shocker: service industry people dislike doing jobs without being tipped). While I appreciated all the attention given, I must say I do find it surprising that a bunch of high-flying businessmen have such a rudimentary grasp of the written word and…
London is an international hub for both business and leisure travel. Whether you’re in town to see the insides of boardrooms or the interiors of Buckingham Palace, Starwood has the hotel to suit your needs. Here are our picks for the best in the city.
It seems that my article on tipping in hotels stirred up a bit of a fuss. I have to admit I was fairly surprised about this, as I wasn’t trying to be deliberately provocative. I was trying to give genuine advice as to what is considered acceptable tipping amounts at an upscale hotel in a…
