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• United Arab Emirates

  Hyatt Regency Galleria Residence Dubai

  - “The apartment was amazing and it was home away from home.”

• Australia

  Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel

  - “I really like that the room service is 24/7. The food was fantastic and very fast to arrive. The parking was easy, staff were lovely, rooms were sensational. Bedding very comfortable and the bath tub was perfect.”

• Brazil

  Pousada Colonial

  - “Da piscina, do breakfast”

• Canada

  Pendray Inn and Tea House

  - “Excellent location, room was quiet. Breakfast is excellent!”

• Germany

  Kloster Malgarten

  - “It’s simply amazing! Such an old building with a soul, restored and redecorated in the original style. The heart of the owner and his persistence created a one of a kind place. I felt welcome and could relax and de-stress and I lingered for hours not wanting to leave this place.”

• Spain

  Sercotel Amister Art Hotel Barcelona

  - “We had booked a king double as two individual travellers . We asked for two singles if possible and we’re given a great room with sofa bed made up .”

• France

  Holiday Inn Resort le Touquet, an IHG Hotel

  - “The rooms very lovely with every facility including iron and ironing board. Staff were exceptionally welcoming, especially the assistant maître d' (Jean Pierre?). Loved the pool.”

• United Kingdom

  The Resident Liverpool

  - “Location price and cleanliness”

• Greece

  Phidias Piraeus Hotel

  - “Very clean. They care. Great value.”

• Indonesia

  Sal Central

  - “The property very clean and staff are very welcome, try to help you in every way possible. Place very quiet, very good food and worth it”

• Italy

  L'Aurora Azzurra -Luxury Suites

  - “Beautiful and HUGE room. Very well equipped. Helping and very nice hosts.”

• Japan

  APA Hotel Kayabacho Hachobori Ekimae

  - “Great location, clean, modern and comfortable! quiet too!”

• Malaysia

  Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort

  - “the staff there name Haikal and Amin really helpful and give their best service at the front desk. Couldn’t have this remarkable outstations without their hospitality. Good job”

• Netherlands

  THIS HO(S)TEL

  - “Excellent staff! Good location! Definitely recommend to all the young people who visit Amsterdam!”

• Poland

  AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow

  - “Excellent rooms and extremely clean hotel in general. Amazing staff, and the breakfast exceeded all expectations :)”

• Portugal

  Casa da Reina

  - “Cecilia is the most amazing host, like a welcoming auntie so caring and friendly. She made me a lovely and beautifully presented light dinner on request (I asked ahead as I had hurt my foot). She joined in conversation over breakfast and on arrivals so everyone felt like family. The courtyard setting is so beautiful it is a dream to live in.. with colourful planting, old stonework and quirky things. Each 'room' is like a small studio cottage with bare stone walls and period dark furniture but also clean and modern in styling and a large comfy bed...excellent shower room also clean & modern and plenty space.”

• Russia

  Menshicov Boutique Hotel

  - “hardworking kitchen lady’s delicious breakfasts, cleanliness, rooms, location,”

• Thailand

  PAN KLED VILLA eco hill resort - SHA extra plus

  - “Very quiet. Nice rooms and amazing swimming pool. Away from city center, but is so quiet because ok that, and a short tuk tuk ride from the center”

• Turkey

  Taksim Millennium Alkan Residence

  - “The location of the hotel is safe and quiet, walking distance from metro, restaurants, shops and Istiklal street. The hotel is very clean and the responsible guy Yusuf is very very kind and helpful. The hotel is renovated and modern, with all the necessary facilities.”

• United States

  Jockey Club Suites

  - “Amazing value. Perfect location. Absolutely clean.”