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• United Arab Emirates

  Remal Hotel

  - “Modern and the staff were really always please to help”

• 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

  Hotel Pousada da Mangueira

  - “It's a nice place to stay close to town. The hotel has all the facilities need for your stay.”

• Canada

  Tilby's Rainbow Cottage

  - “Nice and cosy cottage with an excellent sea view and perfect equipment.”

• 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

  Folegandros residence/Karavostasi

  - “Everything was amazing and I would totally recommend. The house has loads of space inside and out, the kitchen is well equipped and there’s a washing machine and small dishwasher. Upstairs is a great space with a large bed, loads of storage, modern bathroom and lovely balcony facing the harbour. There’s water, coffee and basic supplies provided, Efthymios picked up and dropped off for the ferry plus he helped arrange a hire car and provided maps and advice. The sea, port and shops are very close and Chora and beyond a short drive. All in all it was perfect and I loved my stay.”

• Indonesia

  Lumbung Bali Huts

  - “Location and friendly staff”

• Italy

  L'Aurora Azzurra -Luxury Suites

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

• Japan

  THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

  - “Clean and easy to access, couple of minutes walk to the station entrance. Bakery was busy every morning and very good for a quick bite and dash. Queen room was just big enough for 2 large suitcases. Happily stay here again. Water was refilled everyday.”

• Malaysia

  Hompton Hotel by the Beach

  - “We loved everything about the hotel. They had the softest sheets and the fluffiest pillows. Very spacious bathroom. The living and dining area, which were separate from the bedroom, were well equipped. The suite also had a view of the beach that was simply breathtaking.”

• Netherlands

  Bed and Breakfast Villa Beldershoek

  - “Everything was perfect. It may seem too vague, but it is true indeed. Very clean, cozy and well equipped. The bed was really comfortable. Bathroom and great shower. Nice view of gardens, and very good localization between Hengelo and Enschede (15 min from U. Twente). The host was great as well. It was lovely to spend some time there!”

• Poland

  Leonardo Royal Hotel Warsaw

  - “I stayed for 3 nights and was out for a meeting on my last day of checkout, but I was late by 3 hours to reach hotel and finish all formalities. But the reception staff cooperated so well that they understood the genuinity of the problem and allowed me late check out till 3 PM without any charges.”

• Portugal

  Apartamento Bela Vista

  - “Everything you needed was in this apartment It was very clean and modern”

• Russia

  Menshicov Boutique Hotel

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

• Thailand

  Zenseana Resort & Spa - SHA Plus

  - “Clean and humble employees”

• Turkey

  Costa Bodrum City

  - “Very friendly family hotel with all the facilities. Bearkfast was very good”

• United States

  Jockey Club Suites

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