Hotel reviews - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/stories/hotel-reviews/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:26:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Hotel reviews - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/stories/hotel-reviews/ 32 32 TRINIDAD – Hyatt Regency hotel review: Best luxury place to stay in Port of Spain https://www.christravelblog.com/trinidad-hyatt-regency-hotel-review-best-luxury-place-to-stay-in-port-of-spain/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:17:55 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37365 My trip to Trinidad & Tobago was the first long haul trip post-pandemic and a logical choice because KLM, my favourite airline, started direct flights from Amsterdam. Trinidad has several luxury hotels but after careful selection Hyatt Regency Port of Spain was my choice. The [read more]

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]]> UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Crowne Plaza Yas Island is the perfect hotel for leisure, business and stopovers https://www.christravelblog.com/united-arab-emirates-crowne-plaza-yas-island-is-the-perfect-hotel-for-leisure-business-and-stopovers/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:37:16 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20157 Crowne Plaza Yas Island is, as the name says, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It’s conveniently located just 10 minutes from the airport and that’s why I stayed with my family. We had a very early flight the day after our Abu Dhabi desert [read more]

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]]> ARGENTINA – Boutique Hotel La Cantera Calafate should be your choice if visiting Glacier National Park https://www.christravelblog.com/argentina-boutique-hotel-la-cantera-calafate-is-the-place-to-explore-the-glacier-national-park/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:11:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20000 I’m in the lucky position to visit Argentina every year for a conference after which I normally add 5-6 days of leisure time. My traditional bleisure trips. This year I went to Patagonia, more precise the Glacier National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I [read more]

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]]> RUSSIA – Visiting Moscow for leisure or business? Stay at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat! https://www.christravelblog.com/russia-visiting-moscow-for-leisure-or-business-stay-at-the-marriott-moscow-novy-arbat/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:01:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19937 Every year I visit Moscow for business and I combine this with a bit of leisure. This year I visited the Moscow metro to see all the beautiful decorated stations. I stayed five nights at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat. A luxury hotel where the [read more]

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]]> VIETNAM – Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon https://www.christravelblog.com/vietnam-art-and-an-awesome-rooftop-bar-pool-at-hotel-des-arts-saigon/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:46:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19755 Ho Chi Min City or also called Saigon was the starting point and end point of a two-week Vietnam summer holiday with my wife and kids. On the return we had a two night stay at the Hotel Des Arts Saigon. This hotel is member [read more]

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]]> USA – The Holiday Inn Express Merced is the perfect gateway to Yosemite National Park https://www.christravelblog.com/usa-the-holiday-inn-express-merced-is-the-perfect-gateway-to-yosemite-national-park/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:40:15 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19493 Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in eastern California, United States of America. As I “collect” UNESCO sites this park was of course included on my west coast road trip itinerary. For road trips, especially in the USA, I often opt [read more]

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]]> SABA – Best accommodation: Old World style at the Hidden Garden Villa https://www.christravelblog.com/saba-best-accommodation-old-world-style-at-the-hidden-garden-villa/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:23:20 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=30217 Saba is the smallest of the Dutch Caribbean islands and called the unspoiled queen of the Caribbean. Staying in style, an old traditional cottage, is the way to enjoy the real Saba. If this cottage has a history, it’s even better and I found that [read more]

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]]> ST. EUSTATIUS – The Old Gin House hotel review: Stay in colonial style luxury https://www.christravelblog.com/st-eustatius-the-old-gin-house-hotel-review-stay-in-colonial-style-luxury/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:14:40 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29944 Each year I try to visit a few Caribbean islands and this year the focus was on the Dutch Caribbean. I visited five islands of which St. Eustatius (or Statia) was one. Read my full Dutch Caribbean island hopping guide to see what I did [read more]

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]]> ST. MAARTEN – Sonesta Ocean Point Resort review: Best all-inclusive on St. Maarten https://www.christravelblog.com/st-maarten-sonesta-ocean-point-resort-review-best-all-inclusive-on-st-maarten/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:57:48 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29798 My Caribbean trip this year was dedicatedto  exploring the Dutch Caribbean. I hopped the various Dutch islands. In Sint Maarten I stayed at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort which is an adult only hotel. Their sister property Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino which is family [read more]

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]]> LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut https://www.christravelblog.com/lebanon-le-gray-beirut-review-a-true-luxury-hotel-in-downtown-beirut/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:17:44 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29749 Lebanon is a small country and most places can be reached as a day trip from Beirut, also called the Paris of the East. When I plan a trip, like my Lebanon itinerary, I always check the Leading Hotels of the World website if they [read more]

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]]> LEBANON – Le Bristol Beirut: A unique luxury hotel in downtown Beirut (hotel review) https://www.christravelblog.com/lebanon-le-bristol-beirut-a-unique-luxury-hotel-in-downtown-beirut-hotel-review/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:04:00 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29261 Beirut is also called ‘the Paris of the Middle East’ which is something you’ll only understand if you have visited. When I was planning my Lebanon itinerary, I looked for a hotel where I could sample this Parisian atmosphere with a twist. Le Bristol Beirut [read more]

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]]> ST. LUCIA – Jade Mountain Resort hotel review; a luxury destination on its own https://www.christravelblog.com/st-lucia-jade-mountain-resort-hotel-review-a-luxury-destination-on-its-own/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:35:18 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27938 I really started to enjoy island-hopping after my Pacific island-hopping trip and my visit to Solomon Islands & Vanuatu. It was time to visit the Caribbean too. Last September I visited the Caribbean for the first time and my stay at Jade Mountain Resort St. [read more]

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]]> CAMBODIA – Park Hyatt Siem Reap hotel review; an urban luxury sanctuary https://www.christravelblog.com/cambodia-park-hyatt-siem-reap-hotel-review-an-urban-luxury-sanctuary/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:09:02 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27639 I stayed at Park Hyatt Siem Reap the first time 5 years ago when it just opened and revisited this year. Now I went with my family and it’s time to make a hotel review. Siem Reap was the last stop of our 3-week Ho [read more]

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]]> CAMBODIA – Phum Baitang Resort, Siem Reap; must-stay luxury green village https://www.christravelblog.com/cambodia-phum-baitang-resort-siem-reap-must-stay-luxury-green-village-hotel-review/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:49:42 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27492 Siem Reap is well known for Angkor Wat and other temples. I already visited Siem Reap for a week some years back but visited it again during the family summer holiday recently. I booked Phum Baitang Resort by Zannier Hotels for the last 3 nights [read more]

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]]> SOLOMON ISLANDS – World class diving with Dive Munda & an Agnes Gateway Hotel stay https://www.christravelblog.com/solomon-islands-world-class-diving-with-dive-munda-an-agnes-gateway-hotel-stay/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:57:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27010 The Solomon Islands are worldwide known for its world class dive sites. Many are in and around Munda with sites for beginners and underwater caves for advanced divers. The reefs are pristine and full of fish but there are also many wrecks if you’re into [read more]

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]]> VIETNAM – Luxury stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort review https://www.christravelblog.com/vietnam-luxury-stay-intercontinental-phu-quoc-long-beach-resort-review/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:57:34 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26633 I’m a huge fan of Intercontinental hotels as you probably know. When I saw that the Intercontinental Phu Quoc opened early summer I added a 4-night stay there to the summer family holidays. It was a perfect fit as I had a 4-night gap in [read more]

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]]> ANTIGUA – Blue Waters Resort review; a must stay luxury beach resort https://www.christravelblog.com/antigua-blue-waters-resort-review-a-must-stay-luxury-beach-resort/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:13:48 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26860 I visited Antigua, the bigger island of Antigua & Barbuda, recently when I hopped Caribbean islands. There are many resorts on the island and after some research I booked the Blue Waters Resort & Spa Antigua. I stayed 4 nights on all-inclusive basis and I [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – Best luxury hotel on Tanna: White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-best-luxury-hotel-on-tanna-white-grass-ocean-resort-spa/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:44:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26047 Tanna is a small island in Vanuatu south of the main island Efate and the best place in the world to visit an active volcano. When I finally had the chance to visit Vanuatu for a week a two-day trip to Tanna and the Mount [read more]

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]]> SOLOMON ISLANDS – Heritage Park Hotel review: the luxury place to stay in Honiara https://www.christravelblog.com/solomon-islands-heritage-park-hotel-review-the-luxury-place-to-stay-in-honiara/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:06:35 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25936 Solomon Islands is one of the lesser travelled island nations in the Pacific and has been on my radar for a long time. Recently, after a conference in Singapore, I had the luxury to travel to the Solomon Islands. I stayed at the Heritage Park [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – Holiday Inn Resort Port Vila; a luxury hotel with private lagoon beach https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-holiday-inn-resort-port-vila-a-luxury-hotel-with-private-lagoon-beach/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25772 Vanuatu is the 71th country I visited and when I saw that there was a Holiday Inn Resort Port Vila I simply had to try it out. If you have been following me, you know I always choose an (upscale) IHG Hotel if there is [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa offers natural luxury north of Chiang Rai https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-katiliya-mountain-resort-spa-offers-natural-luxury-north-of-chiang-rai/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:59:17 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24587 Northern Thailand north of Chiang Rai is a beautiful mountainous area. I included three nights at Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa in my Thailand itinerary to explore the nature, tea plantations and the Golden Triangle. Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa is nestled on a hill top [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Four Seasons Chiang Mai: A luxury treasure in the Mae Rim Valley https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-four-seasons-chiang-mai-a-luxury-treasure-in-the-mae-rim-valley/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:29:26 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24699 Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a hotel that’s something different than your usual hotel stay and a unique place. They offer ultimate luxury in a magnificent setting between rice fields in the Mae Rim Valley. Local activities are offered throughout the day which, for my [read more]

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]]> ARGENTINA – In Salta, Kkala Boutique Hotel is the place to stay https://www.christravelblog.com/argentina-in-salta-kkala-boutique-hotel-is-the-place-to-stay/ Sat, 18 Nov 2017 09:21:07 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24400 Salta was the starting point if my 7-day northwestern Argentina road trip. I stayed three nights at Kkala Boutique Hotel which is a small-scale luxury hotel. The perfect base to explore Salta city and make a day trip to the high Andes by train. It [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Akyra Manor Hotel Chiang Mai: intimate luxury for families & couples https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-akyra-manor-hotel-chiang-mai-intimate-luxury-families-couples/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:07:07 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24313 Akyra Manor Hotel Chiang Mai was my home for 4 nights when I was in Chiang Mai during my 3-week Thailand road trip. My wife and kids travelled with me. Akyra Manor Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel located downtown Chiang Mai and member of Small [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Amari Koh Samui is THE luxury family resort on the island! https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-amari-koh-samui-is-the-luxury-family-resort-on-the-island/ Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:04:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23961 Amari Koh Samui is a luxury hotel located in Chaweng beach area on the island of Koh Samui. Chaweng beach is the area of the island where all the action is taking place. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, a beach, nightlife spots, and [read more]

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