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Brits warned of common hotel mistake guests make before they're in their room
Brits have been warned about a common mistake they could be making when checking into a hotel. Arriving at the hotel you booked weeks in advance is often filled with anticipation and excitement, whether it's for a weekend city break or a rural…
I'm a hotel expert - people use their room's kettle for more than just drinks
Whether you're checking into a lavish hotel or a budget-friendly inn, a hotel expert has explained why you should avoid using the kettle - and there's a revolting reason why. There have been numerous tales and tips for what you should and shouldn't…
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
THE biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed – including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms. Other frowned upon acts include reserving pool chairs with towels for long periods…
Greedy hotels tried to cash in on the World Cup. It backfired spectacularly
Julie Rahaman nearly ditched her plans to see the World Cup. The 34-year-old accountant from Alberta, Canada, had purchased tickets in October last year for a game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 26 — Belgium versus New Zealand. But…
The best time to book a hotel to get the lowest price
Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is. A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays. 'Hotels do not want those rooms to go unfilled, so…
San Francisco's Hyatt Regency hotel just got a new owner
One of San Francisco's most recognized hotels, famous for its cavernous atrium and revolving rooftop restaurant, is changing hands after its outgoing owner added rooms and spent $50 million on renovations to reinvigorate the 53-year-old property.
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart: Inside Tasmania's sweetest city stay
Forget worrying about check-in times. While you can officially unlock your room at the Mövenpick Hotel Hobart from 2pm, the only clock that actually matters is the one ticking down to 3.30pm. That's when the hotel's famous free daily…
Wyndham overhauls its credit card portfolio, adding a new premium hotel card
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A Tuberculosis Center Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto is set to Become a Hotel
Oslo firm Snøhetta has unveiled plans to convert the Paimio Sanatorium — a 1933 Finnish modernist landmark by Alvar and Aino Aalto — into a hotel, wellness space, and cultural centre. Key additions include a forest-facing spa…
Proposals for a dog hotel in Lanark have been submitted to the Council
Plans have been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council for a new dog hotel and care facility on land in Douglas, near Lanark. The proposed development would be built on agricultural land adjacent to an existing residential property. According to…
From hotel superyachts to global crossings, 27 top cruises to book now
Welcome to the High Seas hot list of the best ocean trips now open for booking, curated for you, the astute and sophisticated Financial Review reader. This list is tailored to a cohort that doesn't necessarily cruise. It comprises only singular…
VMRDA breaks ground on VR centre, hotel and housing project at Yendada, Mithilapuri
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) launched two major projects on Wednesday (June 24, 2026). Bhimili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao and VMRDA Chairperson M.V. Pranav Gopal performed the bhoomi puja and unveiled the…
This Tokyo hotel's five-star service starts before you even arrive
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan I don't usually start a hotel review at check-out. But then, I've never been offered a train station sherpa before. Luxury hotels face fierce competition to hold their position at the apex, and savvy…
They hugged a pensioner then left him fleeing to hotel for help
A pensioner was hugged before being attacked after a night out. Michael Coyle and Keith White were said to have rendered their victim unconscious following the ugly fracas in the early hours. This saw the two men punch and kick the 66-year-old…
This boutique hotel looks out over London's oldest football stadium
Nothing inside Fulham Pier Hotel indicates that you are, technically, at a football stadium. Then again, said football stadium is often considered the poshest in the country, so perhaps it tracks that it's now home to one of the glossiest boutique…
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