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• United Arab Emirates

  TRYP by Wyndham Dubai

  - “Breakfast was perfect”

• Australia

  Hobart City Apartments

  - “perfect, clean rooms and the staff very helpful and friendly”

• Brazil

  Pura Vida Hostel

  - “Pura Vida is full of life. I came alone, and even though I did not stay for that long, I managed to make deep connections that I hope will last a lifetime. After visiting Rio many a time, I do not think there is a better place for those who are seeking to party and meet like-minded people. The individual room is perfect to get rest after all the crazy parties that the hostel organizes. I can also say with complete certainty that Pura Vida has the most modern, complete and equipped kitchen I have ever encountered at a hostel: I was able to make chickpea curry from scratch, bake a pie, soups, roast vegetables, etc. I will keep coming back again and again.”

• Canada

  Serene Niagara Inn

  - “The location is great - in a quiet residential area with off-street parking, yet close enough to walk to many attractions. The breakfast was very tasty (I had the veggie omelet). The proprietors were friendly and pleasant.”

• Germany

  Hotel Sonne

  - “Breakfast was good! Great location.”

• Spain

  HM Tropical

  - “The cleanliness and location were great. The Buffet was also very good every time we went.”

• France

  Hotel de France Invalides

  - “Location Clean Breakfast”

• United Kingdom

  Dunshee

  - “Great location on Skye. Short drive to Dunvegan castle. Sue prepared lovely breakfasts each morning and helped us plan things to see. Would definitely stay again”

• Greece

  Iriana Suites

  - “Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Whatever you ask for, they will do whatever they can to accommodate. Breakfast delivered to you each morning and delicious. Property was very clean.”

• Indonesia

  Casa Art Ubud

  - “10 out of 10. But don’t get me wrong. It is great place considering the cost. Nice breakfast. Location is amazing!”

• Italy

  Villa Paradiso

  - “Wonderful place with helpful staff. The breakfast outside was amazing.”

• Japan

  Hotel Green Plaza Hakone

  - “This was my first time visiting Japan and have heard people recommend a ryokan+onsen experience, especially in Hakone. I'm so glad I did it here! I came with my mom and brother and we stayed in a Japanese style room and opted for the public onsen, which we used at night after dinner. There were probably only 5-6 women in there at the time, not crowded or busy. I wasn't expecting much, but the dinner and breakfast buffet were a pleasant experience, especially since we didn't feel like going out of our way to find a good food place in Hakone. It's an absolutely beautiful hotel as well and the people helping us at the front desk offer great service and spoke English well, which made our experience so easy. As a budget traveler, I was a little nervous to spend $350 for a night here, but it was worth the money and experience. (And of course, everything was clean, functional, etc. Just assume the bare minimums are easily covered).”

• Malaysia

  water chalet port dickson- private

  - “A good short vacay, not far from KL, nice place with reasonable price. The owner is easy to deal with.”

• Netherlands

  1637: Historic Canal View Suites

  - “Loved the location and the fact that we had a first floor view of a canal. Comfortable bed and modern bathroom. Hosts were pleasant and communicative. Very easy check-in and out. We arrived early and they stored our luggage for us. Really enjoyed our stay there!”

• Poland

  Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town

  - “Location is perfect. Right in the center of everything. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was good.”

• Portugal

  Palácio do Governador - Lisbon Hotel & Spa

  - “The room was very nice, breakfast was divine and the staff was very friendly. We wanted to schedule a tour and Ines went above and beyond to help us.”

• Russia

  AMAKS Russia Hotel

  - “It was not our first experience of AMAKS Rossiya, but this time everything was exceptional: friendly and helpful staff, perfect location, big fully renovated room (family studio, river view, balcony), exceptional cleanliness, very tasty breakfast, small patio inside the hotel and many other nice things”

• Thailand

  SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

  - “Stunning and clean private pool, close to the beach , perfect for couples, quiet, and truly worth every moment. Breakfast was delicious too.”

• Turkey

  Sultan Pier Hotel

  - “Truly one of the best hotel experiences i’ve ever had. Everything went above and beyond. Staff were friendly and helpful at all times. The location was very central and accessible to everywhere. I can't wait to stay here again!”

• United States

  Quality Inn

  - “Clean and good Breakfast. Close to everything we wanted to see at Harper’s Ferry.”