Vibe
Hotels that skip the pretense entirely. Flip-flops in the lobby, first names at check-in, and the kind of place where the vibe is relaxed because the people running it are genuinely relaxed.
Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Staff here genuinely care and go out of their way for guests. Rooms are clean and updated with good design. The location on Broadway puts you steps from restaurants and bars, and valet parking makes arrival smooth.
ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto
Rooms are clean and comfortable with good beds. The hotel sits a ten minute walk from the old town and offers decent breakfast. Staff are friendly and service is quick, though some corridors need updating and rooms lack kettles.
Premier Inn Frankfurt Westend Hotel
Rooms are clean and spacious with good beds, but lack basic amenities like water, fridges, and sometimes AC. Staff go far beyond normal to fix problems and help guests. Cleaning and room services aren't guaranteed during stays.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Edmonton-Mall Area by IHG
Spacious, quiet rooms with comfortable beds and spotless cleanliness make this hotel reliable for families. Staff go above and beyond to help guests, the pool and breakfast impress kids, and the West Edmonton Mall location saves you driving time.
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
Staff goes above and beyond to help guests and remember their names. The hotel includes free breakfast and evening meals with drinks, plus indoor and outdoor pools. Toilets are low, which causes problems for people with mobility issues.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG
Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. Free breakfast and parking. Hot tub doesn't work properly, and the location sits 10 minutes outside downtown Raleigh near NC State.
VELVET SUITES
Spacious, spotless rooms with comfortable beds and strong hot showers make for solid sleep. Staff genuinely care and food tastes good, though kitchen waits happen. One guest faced serious billing issues with no resolution, so confirm charges before leaving.
Ocean View Hotel and Restaurant
The ocean views are genuinely good. Staff hospitality varies widely depending on who helps you. Rooms are basic with functional AC, but expect potential issues like leaking air conditioners and missing amenities like hand soap. The restaurant food quality and service speed are inconsistent.
Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North
Staff excels at service and the free breakfast and dinner impress guests. Rooms are clean and comfortable with good amenities, but hallways get loud at night with doors slamming and noise carries easily. Shower pressure can be weak in some rooms.
The Inn at Mazatlan Resort & Spa
Rooms vary wildly. Some guests praise ocean views, spacious layouts, and comfy beds while others report dirty bathrooms, dated furniture, and low water pressure. Beach access and staff quality depend on who serves you and when you visit.
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley
Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable with good beds. Staff are friendly and helpful, offering shuttle service. The location requires awkward turning to access the hotel, and one guest had heating issues though management followed up well.
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport
Rooms are clean with hot showers, but avoid first floor due to early morning shuttle noise. The airport shuttle is quick and helpful. Expect to pay extra for parking on top of your room rate, and front desk won't help if outside noise disrupts your sleep.
Sveltos Hotel
Rooms are spacious and clean with comfortable beds and daily service. The standout feature is the genuinely helpful staff who treat guests well. Food is good with generous portions, though the pool had algae issues during off-season.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
Rooms are spacious and clean but feel dated with musty smells and cheap mattresses that lack support. Beds sink and bathrooms have poor ventilation and drainage issues. The location works well, breakfast and happy hour are solid perks, but the pool area gets loud with kids and elevators sometimes break down for extended periods.
Wyndham Garden Hotel & Casino
Rooms have outdated furniture, dirty bathrooms, broken fixtures, and thin walls where you hear hallway noise. Bed bugs reported. One guest praised the shower and amenities, but multiple others complained about cleanliness, maintenance, and lack of noise control from other guests.
Irazú Hotel & Studios
Staff excel and breakfast impresses, but rooms are small, dated, and dirty with frequent hot water failures and sound issues. Internet barely works. Key cards malfunction constantly. You'll hear neighbors through thin walls.
Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries hotel
Rooms are spacious, quiet, and comfortable with excellent beds and city views, though some guests found mould or stains. Staff are friendly but inconsistent with follow-through on requests. The central location beats everything, but arrive after 3pm to avoid long check-in lines.
Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown
Rooms are tiny and sometimes miss basic items like fridges, but staff excel at fixing problems fast. Parking costs $45 for 24 hours in the adjacent garage. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great location near Brooklyn Bridge make this a solid budget choice despite the cramped space.
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Rooms are spacious and clean with nice harbor views. Trains run nearby and cause noise, especially early morning. The location works well for getting around Hamburg, but the restaurant is tiny and requires reservations for dinner, parking is scarce, and breakfast costs extra.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Toronto Mississauga
Clean rooms with good water pressure and comfortable beds. Staff consistently go out of their way to help. Great included breakfast and parking, excellent restaurants within walking distance, near the airport and highways.
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
Rooms are spacious, extremely clean, and overlook a pleasant indoor atrium. Staff consistently go out of their way to help with requests. The breakfast buffet and restaurant food impress guests, and the hotel offers significant discounts for medical stays near nearby hospitals.
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Rooms are outdated with dated carpets and inconsistent housekeeping, though beds are comfortable. The waterpark is excellent but requires time slot reservations. Staff are friendly and attentive, but breakfast costs extra at just 9:30am closing and the hotel is expensive for what you get.
B&B Hotel Nuremberg Central Station
Rooms are clean, modern, and well-equipped with good charging spots. Noise bleeds through from hallways and outside streets, so expect disruptions especially on busy nights. Staff quality varies, location near the train station works well for getting around the city.
Hotel Bilal ہوٹل بلال
Staff treats you well and rooms stay clean. The location sits hard to find, tucked behind Tariq Road near Kurta Galli. Bathrooms need updates, showers work poorly, and hot water doesn't always come. No elevator exists in the building.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown
Staff excels and location near the convention center works great, but rooms run small with inconsistent upkeep. Expect dated conditions like rust stains and worn hallway walls, plus valet parking takes forever and costs extra on top of already high nightly rates.
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
Rooms are clean, quiet, and surprisingly spacious for Times Square. Staff treats you well and handles requests fast. The location puts you steps from Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, and transit, making it easy to explore the city.
Hotel Second Home
Reviews contradict sharply. Some guests praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while others report cockroaches, filthy bathrooms, and broken air conditioning. The road to the hotel has severe potholes and puddles. Traffic noise affects some rooms.
Premier Inn Nuernberg City Nordost Hotel
Rooms are small but comfortable with good amenities, though soundproofing is poor. Cleanliness is inconsistent—some guests report very clean rooms while others found dirty bedding and towels with stains and hair. Staff quality varies, with mostly friendly help but occasional rudeness.
Dancehall Hostel
Rooms are hit or miss. Some guests praise cleanliness and comfort, but others report smelly furniture, cockroaches, dirty bathrooms, and filthy kitchens. The hostel sits in a loud neighborhood with noisy music on weekends. Staff quality depends on who works, though owner Syl earns consistent praise for being warm and welcoming.
Oceano Palace beach hotel
Rooms are beautiful but expect constant loud music from the non-private beach and groups playing instruments outside. Service is inconsistent with rude waiters who prioritize wealthy-looking guests. Restaurant wait times are long and staff show favoritism.