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• United Arab Emirates

  Hatta Resorts

  - “Great location, comfy and stylish accommodation, great facilities. We really appreciated the terrace with the bean bag bed for chilling out in the evening (night sky above your head) and the chairs and table for the breakfast that we ordered at the reception, and which got delivered to the door step. The lodge is top notch, with a proper fridge incl. freezer, a sympathetic shower and bathroom considering the total area of the lodge. It's unbelievable that everything fit in and is really good quality. Oh, and did I mention the comfy bed?”

• Australia

  Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel

  - “I really like that the room service is 24/7. The food was fantastic and very fast to arrive. The parking was easy, staff were lovely, rooms were sensational. Bedding very comfortable and the bath tub was perfect.”

• Brazil

  Mandala Hostel Jeri

  - “The best hostel in my brasil trip. Super open voluntaries and staff. Also the best breakfast I had (with Garçon) Group singing session nearly everyday at the veranda. I wished this group constellation had lasted longer <3”

• Canada

  James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage

  - “Excellent cosy and comfortable hotel that felt more like a home and in a very pretty area, only a few blocks walking distance to downtown Very reasonably priced for such a handy location Large room was warm but also able to open windows. Loved the little touches like the coffee station in the foyer of a morning. Friendly, helpful, funny staff. Very clean & rooms smelt lovely. We had a dinner and breakfast at the restaurants on the premises and both were exceptionally well priced & delicious”

• Germany

  Kloster Malgarten

  - “It’s simply amazing! Such an old building with a soul, restored and redecorated in the original style. The heart of the owner and his persistence created a one of a kind place. I felt welcome and could relax and de-stress and I lingered for hours not wanting to leave this place.”

• Spain

  Sercotel Amister Art Hotel Barcelona

  - “We had booked a king double as two individual travellers . We asked for two singles if possible and we’re given a great room with sofa bed made up .”

• France

  Holiday Inn Resort le Touquet, an IHG Hotel

  - “The rooms very lovely with every facility including iron and ironing board. Staff were exceptionally welcoming, especially the assistant maître d' (Jean Pierre?). Loved the pool.”

• United Kingdom

  The Resident Liverpool

  - “Location price and cleanliness”

• Greece

  The Olive Yard

  - “We loved our stay at the Olive Yard. The room was very comfortable and clean, with a nice terrace with beautiful sea view, and the breakfast was really good. We enjoyed the small details like the soap and shampoo provided for our baby. It was also a great base to explore Mani.”

• Indonesia

  Angkul Angkul Segara Beach Kuta by Kamara

  - “Receptionist was very helpful and welcoming. Location is great if you need to catch a flight early morning.”

• Italy

  L'Aurora Azzurra -Luxury Suites

  - “Beautiful and HUGE room. Very well equipped. Helping and very nice hosts.”

• Japan

  FAV TOKYO Nishinippori

  - “Check in was easy, there’s a machine you just scan the QR given to you & scan your passports. Really friendly staffs!! Love our interactions & all very helpful with any questions we had. Room: We’re a small family of 3 (with a toddler) and decided we needed a bigger room + small kitchenette and this was the perfect solution for us! You’ve space for 1 large, 1 medium & 1 cabin size luggage comfortably. And a foldable stroller. Everybody gets their own bed (although the mattress is a bit hard for me but my husband loves stiff mattresses) The room is fully equipped, we could cook some easy breakfast in the room & microwave food. Amenities provided like cutleries, plates, knives, scissors, microwave and more! They even have a small portable vacuum which was awesome! Also love that the toilet is separated from the shower!! Connectivity: It’s a newly built & a modern hotel, right by several key train station lines to tourist attractions! It’s a few minutes walk to JR Nishinippori line which takes you directly to Shibuya, Ginza (through Yurakucho) Shinjuku & Harajuku. It’s also a few mins walk to Chiyoda Line which can easily take you directly to Tsukiji Station (the famous Tsukiji market) All you need is the Google Maps app and you’re ready to use the trains like a pro. Right by our hotel there’s a lift (for family using stroller or wheelchair) so it’s pretty accessible for everyone. Convenience: Right in-front of hotel there’s a Daily Yamazaki that is opened from 6:30am till 9:00pm so you can buy drinks/sandwiches. They can also do the Yamato Transport for your luggages if you need to send your luggage across Japan! (Send before 9:30am day before your arrival at new city so it arrives just as you are) Food is easily available around hotel: Ramen shops, Yoshinoya, McDonalds so you’ll never be hungry.”

• Malaysia

  Star Residence KLCC By FZB

  - “The location is very good, I am very happy, the price is really very low, I want to stay again, the host is really good, the host is very friendly, the room has KLCC view,, swimming pool body fitness Facelatice Free the swimming pool view is very nice,, I am very happy From here, I will come again, thanks.”

• Netherlands

  Hotel Sint Nicolaas

  - “The beautiful, stylish decoration and furnishings, the lobby with comfortable seating and the location.”

• Poland

  Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only

  - “Breakfast was plentiful you could order what you liked, and if you were feeling brave you could have a prosecco with breakfast, everything was amazing! So thoughtful in the room a bottle of prosecco was waiting for us, also some lovely large apples, and the last day they gave us a bottle of wine, also the mini fridge which was free of non alcohol drinks which was restocked every day.”

• Portugal

  SENSI Azores Nature and SPA

  - “Our stay at SENSI Azores Nature and SPA was wonderful, despite the weather in early April! The rooms were a comfortable size and the private pool was heated (although a little cold for April). We enjoyed the indoor heated pool as well that wasn't super busy. The property was great, but the best part of this place was the staff. It was our first time traveling internationally with our 10 month old, and everyone, especially the dining staff were incredibly nice and accommodating.”

• Russia

  Menshicov Boutique Hotel

  - “hardworking kitchen lady’s delicious breakfasts, cleanliness, rooms, location,”

• Thailand

  The Narathiwas Hotel & Residence Sathorn Bangkok

  - “Quiet close enough to where I needed to go”

• Turkey

  Sultans Royal Hotel

  - “My stay at Sultan's Royal Hotel in Istanbul was nothing short of fantastic! The hotel's location is absolutely superb, with an array of restaurants and tourist attractions within easy walking distance. What truly made my stay exceptional was the incredible hospitality provided by the hotel staff, particularly Sonia. She went above and beyond to ensure that my experience was comfortable and memorable. Every morning, Sonia greeted me with a warm smile and her caring demeanor made me feel right at home. Her attention to detail, especially during breakfast, was impeccable. She consistently checked in to see if there was anything else I needed, making sure I started each day on the right note. Furthermore, I was thoroughly impressed by the cleanliness of the hotel. The rooms were immaculate, and the entire property was well-maintained throughout my stay. It's evident that the staff takes great pride in ensuring a pristine environment for guests.”

• United States

  Jockey Club Suites

  - “Amazing value. Perfect location. Absolutely clean.”