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La Quinta Inn Miami Airport East Review

Paulineh — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:44:52 +0000

The La Quinta Inn Miami Airport East is an excellent hotel if you are flying in for a cruise the next day as they have airport shuttle pickup and supply you a bed, breakfast then a shuttle trip to the port for a very reasonable cost.

This is not a flash hotel but a good value one that I found clean and surprisingly quiet in spite of it being near the airport. I can't comment on the pool as it was winter when we stayed there. The shuttle picked us up from the airport and got us to the hotel in a reasonable time but the check in was very slow. They were fully booked that night and as we were late in they had given our upgraded room away but we still got a room and a comfortable bed we just collapsed into. We were given a discount voucher to be used next time but as were from Australia it's not likely we will use it so that was a disappointment.

The breakfast at La Quinta Inn Miami Airport East was adequate with cereal, toast, bagels, juices and a waffle maker to make your own waffles. The seating can get filled though on the weekend so go early. This is especially true when the hotel is fully booked with cruisers all trying to get ready to get the shuttle to the port.

In conclusion La Quinta Inn was satisfactory for our needs and I would stay here again one night pre cruise but for a longer stay I would go to downtown or Miami Beach areas where there are more facilities like restaurants and amusements. For cruisers you cant go past the value. We stayed there in early December 2010.

The Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas

Paulineh — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:45:42 +0000

We got married in Las Vegas in December 2010 and stayed at the Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas before and after the wedding. In total we had wonderful 5 nights there. I booked online from the great reviews I had seen about this hotel. Every room is a suite so we just booked the regular suite. I must say we were not disappointed by this hotel at all.

When we arrived at our room the WOW factor really kicked in. We had a huge bathroom, king size bed and sunken living room. There were 3 TVs, one in the living room, one opposite the bed and another in the bathroom. I must say that the bed was the most comfortable we have slept in for a long time. Having a good bed after a long day and night in Las Vegas is worth it's weight in gold.

The only criticism is that the Reception was a long way away from the elevators to the rooms. You have to walk through the casino to get there. This hotel is very large so be prepared to walk. There is a Walgreens next door so you can grab anything you might like to snack on or you forgot from home.

The Table 10 was a nice restaurant in the hotel but there are many to choose from from fine to casual dining. The coffee bar near the elevators makes a great coffee. We ordered room service once which was set up for us on the low table in the sunken living room and was really a nice service and food.

The Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas is a sister to the Venetian which adjoins it. We loved sitting by the canal as well as enjoying the shopping and the restaurants both hotels had. The Palazzo is a beautiful hotel by itself but combine with the Venetian they are spectacular. You can also walk over to the Fashion Mall directly from the hotel for good shopping. You can also walk up the Las Vegas Boulevarde to other casinos of course to experience all Las Vegas has to offer.

I am glad we chose the Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas as our honeymoon hotel as it was a memorable and luxurious for the time we spent there. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Las Vegas. The only regret I have is that we didn't go to a show while we were there.

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Choosing the best hotel in Paris

Paulineh — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:48:48 +0000

If you are looking at choosing the best hotel in Paris then I hope I can help you with your choice.

Here are five pointers to consider:

Where do you want to be near? Do you want to be near the Eiffel Tower, The Seine, Montmartre, The Louvre? I wanted to be fairly central and near the Champs Elysee so I looked at an area near the Arc de Triomphe.

Look at hotel ratings and reviews and decide if you want an economy or luxury hotel. Please be aware that most hotel rooms will be smaller than you are used to. The best hotel in Paris will be one you really will one that has enough room for you, the family and your luggage.

Research these hotels on the internet. check their actual locations on a map as near a landmark could still be a mile away.

Decide how you are going to get around the city. The hop-on-hop-off buses or the subway may also have a bearing in where you stay. If you are renting a car or planning on taking taxis this may not affect you so much.

Look at hotel facilities and inclusions. Does the hotel include breakfast? Does it have a restaurant, tour desk or parking nearby?

Paris is a beautiful city so wherever you stay you will enjoy the experience. Remember a hotel room is only a place to put your head while discovering the treasures and excitement Paris has to offer. The best hotel in Paris is really is the one that suits your needs and one you can afford.

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Start using these 8 hotel visitor travel tips

Paulineh — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:55:36 +0000

These are 8 important hotel visitor travel tips you can use for your next trip away. I am sure there are many more but these are the ones that I always use.

Take a small travel clock so that you can set an alarm you know will go off when it should. If you have ever missed a flight or a day trip because you didn't wake up early enough or you didn't get the hotel 'wake up call' then you will see this tip as very important indeed.
Take plug adapters if necessary. This can be important when traveling overseas but these days they are getting better at supplying these. When in doubt though, take one.
Rolling clothes is a good way to stop clothes wrinkling in your suitcase.
Have a copy of your hotel reservations ready when checking in. There have been times that they couldn't initially find my booking until I produced the confirmation or receipt. Funny how easily they find it then

Lock your suitcase when leaving it in the room. You can use the room safe but there are limits to what you can fit in there. As a general rule I find it easier to just lock the suitcase anyway.
Put a collapsed overnight bag/cabin bag in the bottom of your suitcase so you have an extra bag for purchases on your way home. This has saved me many a time and is useful if you find one of your suitcases is overweight.
Always keep receipts of purchases when paying by credit card. This includes the hotel bill and any purchases at the restaurant or gift shop.
Take a travel clothesline to dry clothes in the bathroom. You can then take less clothes and more room for souvenirs

Follow these hotel visitor travel tips for a stress free time away. Check the eBay listings for deals on travel accessories.