Hotel Recommendations
We are constantly asked about hotel recommendations. We’ve put together a great guide to picking your next hotel. This will give you step by step ideas on picking a great place to stay!
Just in case that’s not enough, we are providing a list of hotels we have personally stayed at. Hotels serve various purposes during our travels. Sometimes they are part of the overall travel experience. Other times, they are just a place to sleep for the night. We generally stay at hotels which are safe, clean, well located, and affordable based on a moderate travel budget. If it’s a hotel where we didn’t enjoy our stay, it is not on this list! Simple.
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Asia Hotels
Let us help you find the perfect spot in Central Thailand!
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside
Take their free ride service on either tuk-tuk or boat on the Chao Phraya River
Read about how to pack for Thailand!
Dusit Thani Pattaya
On the beach and within a few minutes of the infamous Walking Street
River Kwai Resotel
Accessible only by Thail Longtail boat!
Caribbean and Mexico Hotels
Looking for a hotel or resort for your next tropical getaway? We’ve got you covered!
Sandals Grand Antigua All-Inclusive Resort
Adults only all-inclusive resort
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort
On beautiful Palm Beach and within walking distance to many restaurants
Secrets Wild Orchid All-Inclusive Resort
Half of sister-property resort. This is the place to stay in Montego Bay!
Excellence Playa Mujeres All-Inclusive Resort
North of Cancun and absolutely beautiful
Hyatt Ziva All- Inclusive Resort
Family-friendly all-inclusive resort.
Excellence Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort
South of Cancun and a short bike ride away from the small town of Puerto Morales.
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Beautiful beach front hotel!
Central America Hotels
Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
At the base of Arenal Volcano, with adorable bungalows and hot springs!
Eurostars Panama City
Well located and at a fraction of the cost of nearby hotels
Europe Hotels
SACO Bath St. James Parade
Serviced apartment style hotels on a quiet street
Hotel Berlin Mitte By Campanile
Trendy Mitte neighborhood. In walking distance from train station and Wall memorial
Clayton Hotel
Just across from the train station and right on wild Saint Mary’s!
Hampton Inn Dublin City Center
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StayCity Aparthotels Dublin City Center
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The Carlton Airport Hotel (at Dublin Airport)
Mercure Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport
A great airport hotel option for early morning flights
Point A Hotel
Small, functional hotel in the heart of Glasgow!
Club Quarter’s, St. Paul’s
Right around the corner from St. Paul’s Cathedral and Underground access.
Premier Inn LHR
Located at the airport, just a short walk through a pedestrian bridge
Hotel de l’Exposition – Tour Eiffel
Two words: Sound Proof!
Eurostars Thalia
Beautiful hotel within a 5 minute walk to Charles Bridge
Hotel Montecarlo
Withing short walks from both Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Great breakfast, historic charm!
Austria Trend Europa
Well located hotel with great breakfast. Walking distance to St. Stephen’s and subway.
US Hotels
Listed (by city, then state)
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Best location in the heart of downtown with a great breakfast included with your stay!
Marriott Anaheim Convention Center
JW Marriott
Well-located in downtown. This fancy hotel is huge and offers everything you can imagine (besides a hot tub!)
The Colonnade
Beautiful hotel located near the Prudential center and other back bay locations
Hampton Inn and Suites
The best hotel in town!
The Hotel By Gold Dust
If you have been wanting to try out a sleep number bed, this is the place for you!
Magnolia Hotel, Kimpton, Warwick, The Sheraton, The Westin, The Hyatt Regency or Embassy Suites
All located in Downtown Denver!
The Estes Park Resort
Take in mountain and lake views from your balcony at this resort. Take your bikes for a lap around the lake pathway just off the property.
We also loved Fall River Resort!
Holiday Inn Express
Great spot for an overnight stay – near restaurants and shopping!
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Great views, pool, yoga on the beach, bike rentals!
Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Note – this hotel was destroyed by Hurrican Ian, but they are currently in the process of rebuilding.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge
Sea Side Villas
VRBO rentals with pools and beach access.
Sheraton Waikiki
Infinity pool at the ocean’s edge!
Waikiki Marriott Beach Resort
Great fitness classes, two pools, great location!
The Lodge At Jackson Hole or Snow King Resort
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
It’s the Ritz. Need we say more?
Planet Hollywood
Centrally located on the strip with access to shopping, food and fun!
Hotel Victor or The Clevelander
Classy or Party? These hotels cover each style.
Moab Valley Inn
Well located and affordable!
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Just about a 20 minute walk from Balboa Island. This property has fire pits and water dishes for furry guests!
Dream Midtown Hotel
Rooftop bar with views of Times Square
Wingate by Wyndam Niagara Falls
Walking distance to the Falls!
Hyatt Palm Springs
Club Wyndham Park City
All suite rooms with full kitchen and in-room washer and dryer
Hilton Executive Tower
SPC Redmond Hotel
Downtown location with a rooftop bar
Courtyard by Marriott Riverwalk
Budget friendly hotel directly on the Riverwalk
Paradise Point Resort or Hyatt Regency
Chancellor Union Square Hotel
Affordable boutique style hotel in the heart of Union Square
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Sprawling property with 5 pools!
Hotel Andaz
Located in the historic district with a roof top pool and terrace.
The Westin Seattle
Located in the heart of downtown with sweeping views of Puget Sound
The Hampton Inn and Suites
Westin La Paloma Resort
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Sprawling property complete with a train, lagoon, putt-putt golf, and more!
The Mayflower
Upscale hotel located within walking distance of the White House and many other attractions!
Fairfield Inn and Suites Chinatown
Around the corner from subway acces
The Omni Shoreham
Historic property near the Zoo
Choosing to stay at these hotels and include them in this list are all based on our own experiences (no sponsored stays featured here).
If you are anxious to stay in alternative accommodation options, we have some choices for you to consider too! We had a unique experience of staying at an Italian convent in Rome. This might be a great, affordable option for you to consider.
We have also experienced what it’s like to stay at an RV resort campground – without owning an RV or a tent! This truly was a great getaway!
Thinking of an Airbnb instead? Be sure to read this post!
As we travel, we will continue to update this list. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below. And remember – if, at the time of our stay, we didn’t enjoy the hotel, it is not included on this list. Period.
