The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs. Built in 1942, the atmosphere is quirky, and the decor is Spanish Mission. The property features lush plants and desert cactuses, a pretty courtyard pool and whirlpool with lounges, and poolside "misters" to keep guests cool. There's a fire pit, and the pool area is romantically lit for evening socializing, but noise is kept to a minimum. Rooms are spacious, individually decorated, and ooze character.
The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs. Built in 1942, the atmosphere is quirky, and the decor is Spanish Mission. The property features lush plants and desert cactuses, a pretty courtyard pool and whirlpool with lounges, and poolside "misters" to keep guests cool. There's a fire pit, and the pool area is romantically lit for evening socializing, but noise is kept to a minimum. Rooms are spacious, individually decorated, and ooze character.
Aurora Hotel is a stylish 18-room B&B located a short walk from Avalon’s main drag. Rooms are small (with even smaller bathrooms), but have stylish contemporary decor, and wonderful amenities -- including Tempurpedic mattresses, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. There is a chic rooftop deck with great ocean views, and a massage room offering an extensive treatments menu -- but no full restaurant or pool. Prices are a little steep for such a limited range of on-site features, but freebies such as a weekly wine and cheese hour, Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast add value.
Aurora Hotel is a stylish 18-room B&B located a short walk from Avalon’s main drag. Rooms are small (with even smaller bathrooms), but have stylish contemporary decor, and wonderful amenities -- including Tempurpedic mattresses, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. There is a chic rooftop deck with great ocean views, and a massage room offering an extensive treatments menu -- but no full restaurant or pool. Prices are a little steep for such a limited range of on-site features, but freebies such as a weekly wine and cheese hour, Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast add value.
Hotel Miramar has large (if plain) rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves, as well as free Wi-Fi and a (limited) free breakfast. It's a 15-minute walk to both Condado Beach and the Puerto Rico Convention Center, but the hotel is in a less touristy area on a traffic-heavy street. Many leisure travelers will prefer either to stay in charming Old San Juan, or closer to the sand in Condado.
Hotel Miramar has large (if plain) rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves, as well as free Wi-Fi and a (limited) free breakfast. It's a 15-minute walk to both Condado Beach and the Puerto Rico Convention Center, but the hotel is in a less touristy area on a traffic-heavy street. Many leisure travelers will prefer either to stay in charming Old San Juan, or closer to the sand in Condado.
The Independent is a small and stylish mid-range boutique hotel with a great location and warm, homey decor. There are 24 spacious, traditional guest rooms and a cozy on-site Italian restaurant. This hotel is within walking distance of many popular destinations, including historical sites and the Convention Center, and the surrounding neighborhood is charming. The hotel hosts a free weekday wine reception and continental breakfast is delivered to guest rooms free of charge. Due to the central location, some rooms can be noisy, and while the property is smaller and does not feature as many features as some of the larger hotels nearby, guests have access to a nearby pool and fitness center.
The Independent is a small and stylish mid-range boutique hotel with a great location and warm, homey decor. There are 24 spacious, traditional guest rooms and a cozy on-site Italian restaurant. This hotel is within walking distance of many popular destinations, including historical sites and the Convention Center, and the surrounding neighborhood is charming. The hotel hosts a free weekday wine reception and continental breakfast is delivered to guest rooms free of charge. Due to the central location, some rooms can be noisy, and while the property is smaller and does not feature as many features as some of the larger hotels nearby, guests have access to a nearby pool and fitness center.
The 75-room Savoy Hotel is an Art Deco icon in a tranquil section of South Beach, within walking distance of the area's nightlife, and with private beach access, ocean-view sun decks, two tropically landscaped outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, and elegant private function rooms. Rooms are decorated with light, beach-house-style decor, and most have kitchenettes and balconies with ocean or pool views -- but peeling paint and minor disrepair in the common areas detracts from the hotel’s otherwise charming setting.
The 75-room Savoy Hotel is an Art Deco icon in a tranquil section of South Beach, within walking distance of the area's nightlife, and with private beach access, ocean-view sun decks, two tropically landscaped outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, and elegant private function rooms. Rooms are decorated with light, beach-house-style decor, and most have kitchenettes and balconies with ocean or pool views -- but peeling paint and minor disrepair in the common areas detracts from the hotel’s otherwise charming setting.
A 278-unit time-share near the Strip, the Desert Rose features stylish but smaller-than-average suites. Even though you'll find little to do on-site, the convenient location makes it a great base for exploring the casinos (including nearby Hooters), and the friendly service and spotless rooms make for a comfortable stay.
A 278-unit time-share near the Strip, the Desert Rose features stylish but smaller-than-average suites. Even though you'll find little to do on-site, the convenient location makes it a great base for exploring the casinos (including nearby Hooters), and the friendly service and spotless rooms make for a comfortable stay.
This artsy boutique hotel in downtown Portland is within walking distance of numerous attractions, and its sleek rooms are decorated in neutral tones, with rich brown fabrics, leather, and woods. Beds are decked out in high-thread-count sheets and pillow-top mattresses, and tech features include iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. It's an older building, though, evidenced by the small rooms and tiny bathrooms.
This artsy boutique hotel in downtown Portland is within walking distance of numerous attractions, and its sleek rooms are decorated in neutral tones, with rich brown fabrics, leather, and woods. Beds are decked out in high-thread-count sheets and pillow-top mattresses, and tech features include iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. It's an older building, though, evidenced by the small rooms and tiny bathrooms.
The Victoria Hotel is a historic landmark, but the late 19th-century grandeur has largely faded away. However, its bland, dated rooms do have a major upside -- they're often very inexpensive for the prime location, right in the heart of the city. That's not the only draw here either; the property has an on-site bar with a billiards table, as well as a restaurant that serves Thai food all day after a continental breakfast buffet. The indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center are all inviting, but none are big enough for the number of budget travelers the hotel can accommodate.
The Victoria Hotel is a historic landmark, but the late 19th-century grandeur has largely faded away. However, its bland, dated rooms do have a major upside -- they're often very inexpensive for the prime location, right in the heart of the city. That's not the only draw here either; the property has an on-site bar with a billiards table, as well as a restaurant that serves Thai food all day after a continental breakfast buffet. The indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center are all inviting, but none are big enough for the number of budget travelers the hotel can accommodate.
Emerald Beach is one of Panama City's high-rise beach resorts. This condo property shares common spaces with the Wyndham, which is a bit unorthodox, but the pools are big with plenty of lounge space. Condo units have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and dishwashers, but decor can vary wildly as some units are privately owned. The upper floor Sky Bar is a unique feature in the area, offering nightlife including music performances, karaoke night, and football games on TV. While the resort has some strict rules -- like no coolers or drinks by the pool -- the beach is beautiful and condos offer big balconies with Gulf views.
Emerald Beach is one of Panama City's high-rise beach resorts. This condo property shares common spaces with the Wyndham, which is a bit unorthodox, but the pools are big with plenty of lounge space. Condo units have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and dishwashers, but decor can vary wildly as some units are privately owned. The upper floor Sky Bar is a unique feature in the area, offering nightlife including music performances, karaoke night, and football games on TV. While the resort has some strict rules -- like no coolers or drinks by the pool -- the beach is beautiful and condos offer big balconies with Gulf views.
The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.
The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.