Articles Index
Mobil Star Ratings
Mobil Star Ratings Explained
AAA Diamond Ratings
AAA Diamond Ratings Explained
Making the Most of a Romantic Getaway
Create an unforgettable hotel stay with a little advance planning.
Five Things I Wish Were in Every Hotel Room
Life for this frequent traveler would be so much easier if these five simple things were in every hotel room.
Kathy Hagood, Writer and Photographer
Bio of Kathy Hagood, guest photographer and writer for About.com's Hotels, Resorts and Inns site.
Best Hotels in San Diego
Quickly choose a great hotel for your next trip to San Diego with this list of the best hotels in San Diego. These are the ones I personally recommend as your best hotel bets.
Rude Hotel Staff
Encountering a rude hotel staff is one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Unhelpful or unknowledgeable front desk folks, rude or absent managers, and uptight inn owners can make an unpleasant stay even worse.
Stolen Items from Hotel
Items stolen from hotel rooms are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Coming back to missing valuables can ruin a hotel stay.
Noisy Hotels
Noisy hotels are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Thin walls, obnoxious fellow guests, and construction can all ruin a hotel stay.
Bugs in Hotel Rooms
Bugs in hotel rooms are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Bed bugs, roaches, ants, flies, even bats can all ruin a hotel stay.
Not Getting the Room You Reserved
Not getting the room you reserved is one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Not having a place to stay (or enough room for everyone to sleep) can ruin a hotel stay.
Uncomfortable Rooms
Uncomfortable rooms are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Lumpy, hard mattressEs, outdated decor, tiny rooms and strange smells can all ruin a hotel stay.
Unexpected Charges on Hotel Bill
Unexpected Charges are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. A big bill on check-out, mysterious charges and unexpected fees can all ruin a hotel stay.
Dirty Hotels
Dirty, smelly hotels are one of the biggest complaints guests have about hotels. Guests report their worst experiences with dirty, smelly hotel rooms.
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping etiquette: The secret guidelines for tipping etiquette at hotels and resorts.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are making a comeback in some upscale hotel rooms. Learn to recognize bed bugs and avoid being bitten.
How to Complain at a Hotel
How to complain at a hotel and get results when things go wrong.
Avoid Extra Hidden Fees
Keep travel costs down by avoiding unnecessary hidden hotel fees.
Best Hotels in San Francisco
Quickly choose a great hotel for your next trip to San Francisco with this list of the best hotels in San Francisco. These are the ones I personally recommend as your best hotel bets.
Best Hotels in Puerto Rico
Quickly choose a great resort for your next trip to Puerto Rico with this list of the best resorts in Puerto Rico, compiled from personal experience, multiple guest reviews and guidebook recommendations.
Best Hotels in Boston
Quickly choose a great hotel for your next trip to Boston with this list of the best hotels in Boston. These are the ones I personally recommend as your best hotel bets.
Best Resorts near Universal Orlando
Quickly choose a great resort for your next trip to Universal Orlando with this list of the best resorts by Universal Orlando, compiled from personal experience, multiple guest reviews and guidebook recommendations.
Best Hotels
What are the best hotels in top U.S. cities? You can't go wrong with my picks for the best hotels.
Best Hotels in Orlando
Quickly choose a great hotel for your next trip to Orlando with this list of the best hotels in Orlando, compiled from personal experience, multiple guest reviews and guidebook recommendations.
Best Hotels in Aspen
Quickly choose a great hotel for your next trip to Aspen with this list of the best hotels in Aspen. These are the ones I personally recommend as your best hotel bets.