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Hotel Reviews & Travel Stays

Not all hotels are created equal. These reviews go beyond star ratings and amenities to explore how a place makes you feel, how well you rest, and whether the experience lives up to its promise.

From boutique hotels in historic cities to charming vacation rentals and unique stays, discover honest recommendations for where to rest during your travels. Every review prioritizes comfort, character, and the kind of hospitality that makes a trip truly
memorable.

  • Toronto

    Shangri-La Toronto: Inside a One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite

    by Bubbly October 28, 2026
    by Bubbly October 28, 2026 6 min read

    We spent Christmas 2025 in Toronto at the Shangri-La, in a one-bedroom Deluxe Suite, and it was a true home away from home. The suite was soundproof, comfortable and peaceful, and the …

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    Christmas in the Fairmont Royal York’s Grand Lobby, Toronto

    by Bubbly October 27, 2026
    by Bubbly October 27, 2026 5 min read

    We stayed at the Shangri-La while we were in Toronto last Christmas, but for decorations, service and festive spirit, the Fairmont Royal York is unbeatable. We went on Christmas night, 25 December …

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  • Amsterdam

    W Amsterdam Review: Two Buildings, One Hotel, New Operator

    by Bubbly August 16, 2026
    by Bubbly August 16, 2026 13 min read

    I booked the W Amsterdam in February. A week later a court in Amsterdam ordered the company running it to leave the premises, and every travel forum I read told people to …

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  • London

    Sea Containers London: Tom Dixon, a Brutalist Riverside Building, and Two Stays on the South Bank

    by Bubbly June 2, 2026
    by Bubbly June 2, 2026 16 min read

    I have stayed at Sea Containers London twice. Once in 2019, when it was still in its first design era. Again this past December, just before Christmas. Both stays were in a …

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  • Vienna

    Imperial Riding School, Vienna: A Place That Keeps Becoming

    by Bubbly February 8, 2026
    by Bubbly February 8, 2026 7 min read

    Hello, my friends! Some hotels impress you the moment you arrive. Others reveal themselves slowly – through details, atmosphere, and the feeling of being gently held by a place that knows exactly …

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  • Ottawa

    Fairmont Gold at Château Laurier – Ottawa’s Most Refined Hotel-Within-a-Hotel Experience

    by Bubbly December 29, 2025
    by Bubbly December 29, 2025 6 min read

    Bonjour from Ottawa! After sharing my stay at the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier, I knew one experience deserved its own spotlight: Fairmont Gold. Often described as a “hotel within a hotel”, Fairmont …

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    Fairmont Château Laurier – Ottawa’s Grand Castle by the Canal

    by Bubbly December 28, 2025
    by Bubbly December 28, 2025 9 min read

    Hello fellow travelers! Few hotels in Canada carry the magnetic charm and historic weight of Fairmont Château Laurier. Rising like a fairytale castle at the edge of the Rideau Canal locks and …

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  • Barcelona

    Staying at the Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona: Luxury on Passeig de Gràcia

    by Bubbly September 13, 2025
    by Bubbly September 13, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, travel enthusiasts! 🌍 Barcelona has no shortage of stylish hotels, but few carry the weight of history, luxury, and location quite like the Majestic Hotel & Spa. Located on the iconic …

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  • Milan

    Casa Baglioni Milan: My Leonardo Suite Experience in the Heart of Brera

    by Bubbly August 1, 2025
    by Bubbly August 1, 2025 4 min read

    Ciao wanderlusters! 🌍 When it comes to luxury stays, Casa Baglioni Milan is a name that effortlessly blends Italian art, design, and hospitality. On my recent trip to Milan, I chose the …

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  • Rome

    Opulence at the Opera: My Stay at the Donizetti Suite, Hotel Maalot Rome

    by Bubbly May 29, 2025
    by Bubbly May 29, 2025 3 min read

    Ciao, dreamers! 🎼✨ Rome is a city that doesn’t just exist, it performs. It enchants, it captivates, and it leaves its mark on every soul who visits. During my recent stay in …

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  • Lisbon

    Dare Lisbon House: A Sustainable Sanctuary in the Heart of Lisbon

    by Bubbly March 19, 2025
    by Bubbly March 19, 2025 3 min read

    Olá, fellow travelers! 🌍✨ Some places instantly feel like home, wrapping you in warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging. That’s exactly how I felt stepping into Dare Lisbon House—a place where …

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  • Toronto

    Ritz-Carlton Toronto: The One Bedroom Corner Suite Experience

    by Bubbly March 15, 2025
    by Bubbly March 15, 2025 4 min read

    Ciao, fellow luxury travelers! ✨Few things in life rival the indulgence of checking into a world-class hotel, stepping into a breathtaking suite, and sinking into a cloud-like bed with panoramic city views. …

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      • Bath
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      • Wiltshire
      • Windsor
    • France
      • Champagne
      • Giverny
      • Paris
      • Reims
      • Versailles
    • Italy
      • Florence
      • Milan
      • Rome
      • Tuscany
      • Venice
    • Netherlands
      • Amsterdam
      • Lisse
      • Zaandam
    • Portugal
      • Lisbon
      • Sintra
    • Spain
      • Avila
      • Barcelona
      • Madrid
      • Montserrat
      • Segovia
    • USA
      • Alaska
      • Glacier Bay
      • Ketchikan
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