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• United Arab Emirates

  Kasco Homes Waves Tower Business Bay

  - “All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Pandey and Abdulrazak were exceptional and made my stay that much more amazing. It felt like a home and it is somewhere I will definitely be continuing to come when visiting Dubai for long stays. The location is also great if you like quiet and simplicity with the bonus views of business bay. The apartment was just as pictured in the photos and felt like a home because of how friendly everyone was. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay in Dubai for long stays.”

• 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 Aquarela do Mar

  - “The staff were so helpful and friendly, and the location was perfect - great views, and a short walk to the beach.”

• Canada

  Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

  - “The breakfasts are delicious and the dining room is always welcoming, and clean, and beautifully lit.”

• 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

  The Knights Courtyard

  - “We had a very warm welcome. It's an amazing apartment in a great location. It has everything you could possibly need. The sunny terrace is just lovely too.”

• Indonesia

  Nick's Hidden Cottages by Mahaputra-CHSE Certified

  - “We loved our stay here. The walk way up to the hotel, the staff were friendly.and helpful, breakfast each morning was delicious and set us up for the day. The pool area was beautiful, feels like you are in paradise. Our room was very big and with a balcony overlooking the pool. Cleanliness was 10/10. Overall a great stay and would recommend to anyone. Great value for money.”

• Italy

  L'Aurora Azzurra -Luxury Suites

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

• Japan

  Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda

  - “Everything was beautiful, highly recommend”

• Malaysia

  Wings by Croske Resort Langkawi

  - “Nice hotel with clean and comfortable bed. The pool and pool bar kept us occupied half a day. A lot of sun loungers. Breakfast is nice and a lot of varieties.”

• Netherlands

  The James Rotterdam

  - “When we arrived we were given a free upgrade from a comfort double to a junior suite. Wow! Very happy customers!! Staff were very friendly. Room was spotless. Amazing room with an amazing view. Comfortable beds. Food offering supermarket style which suites us as one of us doesn't eat much breakfast. (Or you can get a discounted breakfast at a local cafe.)”

• Poland

  Hotel Arłamów

  - “Excellent spa, especially the hammam ritual and sauna she-master. Golf academy - wonderful teacher Janek, Everything perfect, thank you- we will be back ❤️”

• Portugal

  Residencial Kuarenta&Um

  - “Very nice staff and facilities. Great to be able to do our washing for free and cook dinner. Supermarket close by.”

• Russia

  Menshicov Boutique Hotel

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

• Thailand

  Peace Land Khaosan

  - “Everything was great”

• Turkey

  Kamil Bey Suites Hotel

  - “Receptionist are very kind, hotel is located in a good part of the city with many options. Nice experience”

• United States

  Jockey Club Suites

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