Fraudulent Marriott Calls & Starwood Data Breach
Even if my card wasn’t involved in the breach, I like the transparency Starwood is offering by making the information about the properties where the breaches occurred available publicly.
News
50% Off New Hyatt Ziva Cancun
To celebrate the opening, the Hyatt Ziva in Cancun is kicking things off with special 50% off rates.
Are SPG’s Hot Escapes Gone?
This morning I eagerly went to take a look at SPG’s weekly list of Hot Escapes….
Starwood Being Bought by Marriott
My ears perked up when I heard Arne Sorenson, President & CEO of Marriott International speak a little on why Starwood.
Stay Two Nights at Country Inns & Suites & Get a Free Smartphone
Free smartphone? Sounds like a great option for those that want to get a teenager or family member a phone as a present, or get a second one for themselves.
Hyatt Announces Plans to Open First Andaz Hotel in Arizona
The guest rooms will be between 350 and 500 square feet and clustered together in groups of six to create bungalow-style lodging. I like that the rooms will reportedly also have two private terraces, with some including outdoor showers.
Homeless Man Used Stolen Identities to Stay in New York Hotels
While at the hotels, he’d buy more things online using the hotels’ computers and apply for even more credit cards.
Hyatt Cash & Points Availability Now Visible Online
Hyatt properties are not required to offer Cash & Points rates, though most do. This new transparency will help us figure out which hotels offer it and which do not, so we don’t spin our wheels hoping for an available date when there are none.
St Regis San Clemente Venice Becomes a Kempinski Property
Then earlier this week I noticed via an industry news bulletin (not directly from Starwood, perhaps I missed it) that the San Clemente property was quietly leaving Starwood and joining the Kempinski Hotels portfolio.
Hilton Hotels in Hot Water for Possible Hotspot Wifi Blocking
Uh-Oh. It seems that another big hotel chain has gotten caught wifi blocking of guest personal…
What do Football Stars, Hotels and the Homeless Have in Common?
In the meantime though, a couple dozen homeless squatters and activists found the building to be just the shelter they needed from the cold.
Four Seasons Announces Free Wifi For All Guests
This last part about unlimited devices sounds great too. I find it frustrating when I’m traveling with my husband and we have a handful of devices between us but only 3 devices can be connected at the same time.
Sheraton to offer Free MLB TV to Guests
This is great for fans who are traveling and don’t want to miss out on a game!
Hilton’s New Spa Membership
Hilton is hoping to change that and offer more incentives to use hotel spas, with their new global spa treatment membership.
FREE Hotel Rooms for New Year’s Eve!
It gets even better. The free rooms aren’t just for one night, but TWO nights. No taxes, no extra fees, just FREE. Plus, the free room New Year’s Eve giveaway is for stays at their properties in New York, London, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Glasgow; some of the coolest cities in the world.
Paris Hilton Trapped in Hotel Elevator in China
That’s when panic set in. People swore, there were shouts, complaints about the heat, and Paris snapchatted and made a video about the miserable experience.
Did Your Favorite Hotel Make the 2015 SPG Member Favorites List?
One of the member favorites is the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Florida, which quickly became my new favorite property in Florida after the Westin Diplomat turned into a Hilton.
Luxury Hotel Chain Property Grows Their Own Produce
Right on the hotel grounds is a repurposed shipping container which can grow one full acre of produce. That’s a lot of lettuce!
Hyatt Cash & Points Availability Soon to Become More Transparent
I don’t really like having to make the agents check several different dates or multiple properties and then call back to try something different. Also, if I have my eye on a particular property there is no way to tell if suddenly a day or two has suddenly become available without calling in frequently or just getting lucky with the dates.
Do You Use Your Smart Phone to Book Hotels?
The numbers are not surprising to me as I typically find booking via laptop is convenient while traveling or at home. Most phone apps I find a bit too clunky for my taste, and I rarely reach for my iPad.
