The 44-room Pop Hotel is a budget boutique hotel with simple, vibrant rooms in Buenos Aires’ Villa Crespo, one of the city’s up-and-coming neighborhoods known for outlet shopping. The hipster mecca of Palermo is only 15 minutes from the hotel on foot, and the Malabia Metro station—a five-minute walk from the hotel—provides access to downtown Buenos Aires in 30 minutes. Pop Art has influenced the hotel’s design in a big way, and though guest rooms are cheerful and beds are comfortable, some furniture looks cheap. Guests looking to stay in Palermo should try Boho Rooms, a shabby-chic bed-and-breakfast, though rates will be more expensive.
The 44-room Pop Hotel is a budget boutique hotel with simple, vibrant rooms in Buenos Aires’ Villa Crespo, one of the city’s up-and-coming neighborhoods known for outlet shopping. The hipster mecca of Palermo is only 15 minutes from the hotel on foot, and the Malabia Metro station—a five-minute walk from the hotel—provides access to downtown Buenos Aires in 30 minutes. Pop Art has influenced the hotel’s design in a big way, and though guest rooms are cheerful and beds are comfortable, some furniture looks cheap. Guests looking to stay in Palermo should try Boho Rooms, a shabby-chic bed-and-breakfast, though rates will be more expensive.
This 18-room luxury boutique hotel is an elegant, exclusive property set in three Georgian houses on a posh residential street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Upon arrival, guests are enveloped in an aura of traditional sophistication, quality, and service worthy of Downton Abbey. Butler service is included, and the attentive staff will press trousers, shine shoes, do personal shopping, serve afternoon tea en suite, draw baths, and more. Guest rooms are ultra luxurious, with canopy beds and immense marble bathrooms. But some decor could use updating, and there have been occasional housekeeping issues. The elegant restaurant serves modern Scottish cuisine, and pre-dinner drinks are available in the comfortable drawing room. Travelers looking for a deeply historic atmosphere could also try the Witchery by the Castle.
This 18-room luxury boutique hotel is an elegant, exclusive property set in three Georgian houses on a posh residential street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Upon arrival, guests are enveloped in an aura of traditional sophistication, quality, and service worthy of Downton Abbey. Butler service is included, and the attentive staff will press trousers, shine shoes, do personal shopping, serve afternoon tea en suite, draw baths, and more. Guest rooms are ultra luxurious, with canopy beds and immense marble bathrooms. But some decor could use updating, and there have been occasional housekeeping issues. The elegant restaurant serves modern Scottish cuisine, and pre-dinner drinks are available in the comfortable drawing room. Travelers looking for a deeply historic atmosphere could also try the Witchery by the Castle.
The Polo Hotel is located in the quiet, residential Parioli district of Rome. This mid-range option is near public transportation, but not within walking distance of popular sights. The lobby has an upscale, classic look with vases full of white tulips, but rooms are on the basic side. The retro decor includes muted paisley wallpaper and maple-colored wood finishes. The result feels outdated, but rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Free breakfast is offered in the American Bar Restaurant, and the lobby bar offers a cozy space to relax with a drink. This no-frills property is a decent pick for travelers on a budget.
The Polo Hotel is located in the quiet, residential Parioli district of Rome. This mid-range option is near public transportation, but not within walking distance of popular sights. The lobby has an upscale, classic look with vases full of white tulips, but rooms are on the basic side. The retro decor includes muted paisley wallpaper and maple-colored wood finishes. The result feels outdated, but rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Free breakfast is offered in the American Bar Restaurant, and the lobby bar offers a cozy space to relax with a drink. This no-frills property is a decent pick for travelers on a budget.
The Royal Park Hotel is a budget hotel that doesn't offer much in terms of features or services, but has a convenient location on the charming Upper West Side. The location is the highlight here and it attracts budget travelers exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options and shops in the neighborhood, plus the 1, 2, 3, subway lines are just a two-minute walk away. The 60 guest rooms are small, tired, and have limited amenities that include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi (some rooms have a poor connection). Bathrooms are either shared or private, but they're also small, cramped, and in need of updates. For more features, check out the West Side YMCA, where rooms are also small and even more simple, but guests have access to fitness facilities and two pools.
The Royal Park Hotel is a budget hotel that doesn't offer much in terms of features or services, but has a convenient location on the charming Upper West Side. The location is the highlight here and it attracts budget travelers exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options and shops in the neighborhood, plus the 1, 2, 3, subway lines are just a two-minute walk away. The 60 guest rooms are small, tired, and have limited amenities that include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi (some rooms have a poor connection). Bathrooms are either shared or private, but they're also small, cramped, and in need of updates. For more features, check out the West Side YMCA, where rooms are also small and even more simple, but guests have access to fitness facilities and two pools.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
The Hotel Royal is an historic French Quarter boutique hotel housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse. Its 42 rooms range in size (aptly-named Petite Rooms and Deluxe Rooms feel exceptionally small) and have been restored in a simple, modern style that complements the historic architecture and accents like wrought-iron balconies and louvered windows. While the three pearl hotel is not luxurious, rates include free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and coffee throughout the day. Its location a block from Bourbon Street makes it convenient for tourists, and the charming atmosphere attracts couples in particular.
The Hotel Royal is an historic French Quarter boutique hotel housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse. Its 42 rooms range in size (aptly-named Petite Rooms and Deluxe Rooms feel exceptionally small) and have been restored in a simple, modern style that complements the historic architecture and accents like wrought-iron balconies and louvered windows. While the three pearl hotel is not luxurious, rates include free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and coffee throughout the day. Its location a block from Bourbon Street makes it convenient for tourists, and the charming atmosphere attracts couples in particular.