Hotel Reviews
Real stays, real numbers, and real tradeoffs across hotels, points bookings, upgrades, and paid rates.
Fiji
+4
Aug 24, 2026
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7 min read
Review: Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Fiji
Why this is the resort my family keeps coming back to
IHG
+3
Aug 7, 2026
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4 min read
Holiday Inn Express Poole Review
Included breakfast, helpful staff, and a straightforward two-night stay in Poole.
IHG
+5
Aug 7, 2026
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5 min read
Holiday Inn Nottingham Review
A Practical Stop Before the England Hockey Talent Academy Cup
Hyatt
+4
Aug 1, 2026
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6 min read
Beyond the Hyatt
A chance visit to Hyatt Regency London Olympia led to Idalia, historic Pillar Hall and the hidden Pepperbird speakeasy as London’s Olympia district continues its transformation.
IHG
+3
Jul 26, 2026
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5 min read
voco Reading Review: Was the Overnight Worth It?
I booked a one-night stay before a hockey event. The hotel exceeded expectations, and the rewards turned out to be an unexpected bonus.
MGM
+3
Jul 11, 2026
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6 min read
ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas Review
A Four-Night MGM Rewards Comp Stay
IHG
+6
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min read
Crowne Plaza Managua Review
A former InterContinental overlooking Lake Managua, and our base for exploring Managua after Calala Island.
Hilton
+6
Jun 11, 2026
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4 min read
Hilton Nottingham Review
A convenient city-centre base with better redemption value than expected
IHG
+4
May 24, 2026
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2 min read
Crowne Plaza Nottingham Review
An expiring certificate, an oversized room, and the obvious choice between wine and 500 IHG points.
IHG
+4
May 14, 2026
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4 min read
Hotel Indigo London Kensington Review: A Surprisingly Solid Earl’s Court Redemption
A short-notice IHG redemption that turned out better than expected
