Hotels~

[david0966]

I'm Hilton Honors member, so I tend to go for their properties (Garden Inn, Doubletree). However, when I go to NYC I'll usually use Priceline and go for the lowest possible rate I can get.

[Larry Siegel]

Originally Posted by Sickandtiredofthis

I have a few cateogries that have to be met when I am booking hotels:

1. Décor outside.
2. Amenities of the local area.
3. Proximity to transport hubs e.g. metro stops.
4. Does it have a Kitchenette?
5. Customer service.
6. Reviews on Trip Advisor; it must have a 4.5+ review or I am not setting foot near it with a barge pole.
7. Restaurant.
8. Spa.
9. Pool.
10. Fitness centre.
11. Activity nights?
12. Safety of the local area.

For anything longer than 10 days, I must stay in a condo or a house, the venue must have all of the above and it must be within a gated community.

Interesting. So my distinctive home, in a top notch suburb, would not be good enough for you? It does not have 5 (self catered), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and is not in a gated community.

[jtur88]

I can sleep anywhere, so I opt for the absolute cheapest option and consider it good enough.

[mdsarwar]

Nice review post

[prospectheightsresident]

I prefer serviced apartments where available. Residence Inns are also nice. Note, I prefer places like these as they typically have full kitchens, which saves me a lot on meals!