Category: lodgings
Louis Hotel, Munich
At the end of July, I was to attend a business conference in Munich. The conference hotel was fully booked so I had to find some place quickly. Turning to New York Times for suggestions, I booked a room at the Louis Hotel. As the rate was about the same as the conference hotel, it…
Hotel Beaulac at Neuchâtel
I stayed at Hotel Beaulac during my first week in Switzerland. It has a modern lobby, a minimalist fireplace, and a restaurant separated from the lobby by a saltwater aquarium (pictures of the creatures will follow). However, the room I had was basic and much less attractive. But they gave me mini Toblerone chocolate nightly.…
Hotel Deseo, Playa del Carmen
This rather chic boutique hotel is located on the “fifth avenue” of Playa del Carmen at Calle 12. We did not stay here but I was impressed by its inviting entrance so I wandered into it to investigate further. The raw stone steps, lacking a handrail, leads from the street level up towards the building, and…
The Resort: Royal Hideaway Playacar
The resort was exactly how we wanted it. No high-rise hotel, no pool parties, just quiet enjoyment of the weather, ocean, and food. The staff greeted us with champagne and offered us high tea when we checked-in at around 4 pm. Supposedly, the entire resort has wi-fi and we were given a login username and…