Aren’t those paintings included in the price of the room?
It’s not just towels and bathrobes that hotel guests sometimes take home in their suitcases. Amy Bradley-Hole has seen all types of things “go missing” from hotel rooms over the years: lamps, paintings — even an ironing board. Why is it that people think stealing from hotel rooms is OK?
Hotel furnishings on the rebound
OK, so you need a tasteless armoire like you need a hole in the head. But what about a TV cabinet, or a luggage stand for the guest room, or some 350-thread-count linens or a perfectly serviceable microwave? Amy Bradley-Hole tells how to get great deals on surplus hotel furnishings.
Getaways for those who don’t love Valentine’s Day
Reading the travel headlines in February would lead you to believe that everyone is in a happy relationship and is looking to book a romantic getaway. It’s not true. Amy Bradley-Hole has some great hotels and hotel packages for people who aren’t so in love with love.
A new hotel scheme for gouging the customer
Hotels are always trying to find new ways to part you and your money. Just think of all those silly “resort” fees, overpriced minibar items and exorbitant parking rates. Over the past few months, Amy Bradley-Hole has noticed a new trend in stupid hotel charges, and she wants to warn you about it.
Move it: 9 ways to stay fit when you’re traveling
In her last column, Amy Bradley-Hole encouraged us to pig out. Now she’s going to make us pay for our gluttony. Here are nine ways to stay fit when you’re traveling.
Food, glorious food
Forget the basic room service hamburger with soggy fries. Amy Bradley-Hole tells us where to find the best hotel restaurants.
Taking your pet to a hotel? 8 tips
I once worked at a hotel that was so pet-friendly that other employees and I often brought our own dogs to work with us. We loved playing with the guests’ pets behind the front desk, and our lobby often resembled a small zoo. Most hotels, however, don’t make traveling with your pet such a pleasure. If you plan on bringing your pet to a hotel, I’ve got a few tips that can make your stay comfortable for you, the hotel staff, your fellow guests and most importantly, your pet.
Location, location, location
Sometimes it’s not what’s inside, but what’s outside the hotel that matters. Amy Bradley-Hole takes a look at scenic hotels around the world, and gives tips on scoring the best rooms with a view.
How to turn your home into a hotel
Like it or not, houseguests happen. But you can make their stay comfortable, fun and easier on everyone if you know how to provide simple but effective services just like great hotels do. Amy Bradley-Hole gives some advice.
Some hotels have very spirited guests
Hotel guests typically check out when their stay is over. But a few overstay their welcome by years, decades - even centuries. Amy Bradley-Hole shares some spooky stories about her favorite haunted hotels.