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Part of the Hyatt group, their boutique Andaz chain is not well represented in Europe, having just Amsterdam and the Andaz in London, connected to Liverpool Street station. A sympathetic and modern conversion… Continue Reading
Having completed a successful business trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, recently I returned to Europe via Frankfurt. Although I could have flown with various different carriers, my airline of choice was… Continue Reading
The 5* Intercontinental Park Lane is one of IHG’s flagship hotels. It now costs 60,000 IHG Points per night and cash rates are rarely below £250-£300 – but does it measure up to it’s… Continue Reading
A friend recently asked me to recommend somewhere for a short break by the coast. The criteria were that it had to be relaxing, good value and easy to get to, with decent weather and good food. My answer… Continue Reading
The Amsterdam Andaz is the Hyatt’s second foray in to Europe with the Andaz brand. Designed to be arty hotels, the Andaz brand can often feel like a worldwide chain trying to be excentic and not… Continue Reading
The Hilton Copenhagen Airport is the only hotel directly connected to the terminal buildings. A covered walk way, just before the metro line in to the city takes you through to the Hilton, right opposite… Continue Reading
I had a couple of days in Tampa in early November, and the Grand Hyatt Tampa was where my meeting was happening. Located about ten minutes from the airport, it is a cost effective offering and has a shuttle… Continue Reading
My usual view is that when it comes to airline lounges, bigger is not always better. So, when I saw Turkish Airlines claiming that their Istanbul (Ataturk) lounge is “bigger than some airports”… Continue Reading
The Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow could not be described as the most appealing hotel from the outside. It is about a ten minute walk from Hatton Cross Underground station or you can transfer from one… Continue Reading
I was recently stranded over night at LAX following a delayed flight from London and a missed connection. My usual hotel, the Hyatt-affiliated Concourse Hotel was full and so I went back to an old favourite… Continue Reading