This guide will take you to all of my hotel stays all around the world. It will ONLY list places that I truly enjoyed and would return to. I have always wanted to have all of my hotels in one place and this is a great way to do it and to share it!
I will go in alphabetical order by country and will add to it as I travel! Hopefully you find this helpful on your future trips!!!
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One of my favorite spots we stayed on our trip. Berat is an incredible city and this hotel was perfect! The couple that run the hotel were so kind and thoughtful and welcoming. Breakfast on the terrace every morning was truly perfect. The views over beautiful Berat were incredible too. The bed was comfortable the shower was great and I truly was SO SO happy we stayed here. Highly recommend!!
We loved staying here! The view was INCREDIBLE and it was so nice to sip coffee out here in the morning and wine at happy hour. The brothers running this place were so extremely kind and helpful and gave us great recs for the area! It was very clean!
Only minor issue was the AC was in the main living area and the bedroom didn't get super cold. But we were comfortable and happy for one night here and the view made it worth it!
I can't say enough about how much we loved this hotel.
First of all : book a sea view room. The view is just stunning.
Second of all: make sure you eat here! The food was incredible we had a lunch and a dinner here besides having the most AMAZING breakfast every day.
The family that runs this place is just beyond words. They are SO KIND, so thoughtful, so welcoming, we wished we could have stayed here longer and this was the longest stay of our trip! The room was clean and bright and beautiful, the shower was great, the AC worked great. This place was 11/10!!! Perfection!
A beautiful place to stay in Ksamil. We were there during high season so I think it's also a plus that this hotel is a little bit away from things and a bit quieter.
The couple who runs the place was so kind and thoughtful. The terrace is the highlight! We ate the most wonderful breakfast up here and also had happy hour drinks overlooking Ksamil. The room was clean and bright and had a balcony to hang out on. Overall we loved our stay here and would recommend it! They also had an actual small parking lot which is pretty unheard of in Albania and we were super thankful for!
10/10!!!! I couldn't have been happier with this place. Came for the cheese board I saw on trip advisor and stayed because it was the best place EVER! The family who runs the place is amazing and so kind and helpful. The place itself is beautiful, clean, and has INCREDIBLE views. The food was amazing and we ate some of the best meals of our trip here! I would highly recommend having multiple meals here so you can try things! We were VERY happy with our stay here and hope to return someday!
My sister got married here on the private island and we loved this hotel and experience. It was very cool to take the boat out to the island to hang on the incredible beach and visit the flamingos. You often see this on instagram but beyond the flamingos the island is truly stunning and so peaceful and fun. There are also some great restaurant's in the area that we really enjoyed.
This hotel was amazing! It was beautiful and comfortable and clean and had its own private beach. Obviously in this area of the world you need to be conscious of attire and your actions and alcohol etc. This hotel was a great place to feel comfortable and unwind without worrying about anything. It was a great place to relax in the mid day heat and it was easy to get to the main sites of Abu Dhabi later in the day.
This was a perfect hotel right outside of the hustle of the main town. I imagine if you're in the main area it gets a bit noisy. The breakfast was great and our room was clean and comfortable. The dining area also had great views over the river and was a really pretty place to chill out when not visiting town or Angor Wat.
This was a very nice hotel in Puerto Natales right on the water. It was a great place to stay leading up to our hike. We had Christmas Eve dinner here and LOVED it! The room was small but comfortable. The hotel had so many great places to relax and hang out and we loved watching the sunset on the water every night.
We stayed here after 4 days hiking in Patagonia and it was the BEST. Seriously one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. So cute and charming and they were so kind. They held our extra luggage for the days we were in the National Parking hiking and they helped us check in and out late and early! We were also very happy with the restaurant next door "El Brisket".
This hotel was in a perfect area, right near where the locals call "San Hatten" because it is the Manhatten of Santiago. It is a safe area and the hotel felt very safe and secure. All of the staff at the hotel were so kind and helpful and gave us great advice. It was comfortable and clean and had really nice rooftop pool to cool off and relax by.
Truly one of my favorite places we've ever stayed. The hotel is "wine" themed and owned by a sommelier and wine maker. The rooftop bar is fantastic with views all over the city. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming and gave us great advice and kept us safe during our time here. I loved this hotel. We also went here on New Years Eve which is a great experience. They hosted a wine tasting dinner on the roof!
We traveled here with friends and this was an amazing place to all share. It was in a PERFECT location and was walkable to everything. We spent a ton of time hanging out up on the rooftop. We also had a "house keeper" who came in and made us breakfast each morning and cleaned up around the place. It was an amazing perk. I highly recommend this airbnb.
We don't often stay in hostels but this one really drew me in. We were in a great location with beautiful views. It had everything we needed and everyone was kind and friendly. We really enjoyed staying here and doing the valley hike outside this charming town!
Another one of my favorite places I've ever stayed. This is not just a hotel but a whole experience. This place has endless trails with incredible volcano views and SO MUCH wildlife. We saw amazing animals every day here. It has a pool and hot tub area and you can see the volcano from almost anywhere. The lodge has great food and drinks and is a great place to hang out in the evenings. It's also really close to La Fortuna town. The lodge will also help you organize any activities you want to do while in this area.
This place was so charming and was perfect for us. It was walkable to everything we wanted to do and had parking. We had dinner at the restaurant one of the nights of our stay and the dinner was amazing. They had live music and the food just kept coming!
We loved staying in our little Villa here. The pool area was really nice, we even played some tennis one day. You did have to drive up a long gravel road to get here so I would recommend a vehicle with 4 wheel drive if you're going to stay here. But we really liked the spot and the quiet beauty and all of the beautiful plants. There also was quite a bit of land to walk around and we enjoyed hanging by the pool.
I liked that this spot was off the main drag. The main area of town could likely get a bit noisy. It was an easy walk to the beach and to everything in town. The pool area and garden bar were really nice as well.
This charming spot was right in the perfect location. We could walk to everything we needed, we had a little sea view out the window and got so much sunlight. It was comfortable and clean.
This place was perfect. It was walkable to the lakes, in the most charming little neighborhood, and walkable to a nice little neighborhood restaurant too!
This was a perfect stop for our road trip. It was right outside the old town but within walking distance, within walking distance to beaches. It had such a nice little garden area where we could sit for coffee in the morning and drinks in the afternoon. The host was SUPER nice and kind as well.
The host here was so nice and hospitable. We loved the outdoor area we had where we could sit out overlooking the bay for drinks. We also loved the proximity to town and to anything we really needed.
This was a nice spot outside of the old town. We were able to walk to some very cool and local beaches and it was more of a local than touristy area. We took taxis and ubers into town very easily and it was near the port for our boat day as well. It was clean and large and we loved the balcony.
One of the best airbnb we've ever stayed in. This place had a large garden that was a Champagne/Wine Speakeasy. It was just open sometimes and when it was the door was open. The A frame tiny house was perfect for us and so cozy. We loved the location and we would definitely stay here again if we were to come back.
This was a nice and easy spot for an overnight in Bastia. They actually offered to upgrade our room free of charge to a larger apartment which was really nice. The apartment was spacious, bright, and comfortable. The staff were really nice and accommodating and it was walkable to everything we wanted to do!
The views the views the views!!!!! The sea view rooms here are a dream. This area is a bit pricy but we loved the location. We could easily walk into the town, the breakfast was VERY nice and plentiful, we could charge our electric car here, the staff were very kind and helpful, and we loved relaxing with a drink on the terrace after a long day of hiking.
Nice hotel with a fantastic view. We loved staying down on the port and watching all the boats come in and out. We loved the pool area it was so nice and relaxing. beautiful spot to have drinks in the afternoon. Staff here was so kind and welcoming and they had parking as well!
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Paris
I am not listing my favorite spot in Paris.. but if you want it. Send me a message.
This hotel is beautiful and clean. The room and bed were VERY comfortable. You can book a superior room here to try to get a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower. If you do get this room the view is incredible. I emailed multiple times before my trip asking for the view but they just said "they couldn't guarantee" it. So I can't promise it either, but I can promise you that if you get it, it will be worth it. The neighborhood and area is peaceful but a bit out of the way of the main attractions.
Check out my instagram reel to see the view through the link attached here!
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This hotel felt like a hidden secret in Marseille. It was unassuming from the outside but so beautiful on the inside. It had a gorgeous garden and the staff was so kind here. We had a room on the top floor with a balcony that we loved.
This hotel was so nice and right near the train station. We had a little balcony and they did a little tea time thing at happy hour each day which was really cute. It was clean and comfortable and within walking distance of everything we needed.
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Reims
Brit Hotel Aux Sacres - Reims Centre (aux sacres bar)
The staff at this hotel couldn't have been more accommodating. I left a pair of boots here and didn't realize until I returned to the US. They shipped them to me! I couldn't believe it! They were so thoughtful. The place was nice and clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance to everything in Reims and the train station which made for an easy day trip to Epernay as well.
Beautiful hotel! Centrally located in the middle of everything and was so nice! Had a nice little balcony to get some fresh air and they even had a little gym! They also had a nice bar/restaurant. We were very happy here.
We couldn't have been more thrilled with this hotel. It was beautiful it was right in the center of everything, but the best part... the best hotel breakfast I think I have EVER seen. There was SO MUCH food I couldn't believe my eyes. It would be worth it to stay here for the breakfast alone. The hotel is also very clean and comfortable and very reasonably priced for all that you get. We wished we'd stayed here longer.
We LOVED staying here and wish we'd stayed for multiple days. The property is vast and so incredibly beautiful. We were so impressed by every room and space. We also loved walking around the grounds. The Old Town of Rothenburg was just up the steps and across the street so it was so easy to access. We felt like we were staying somewhere very special here and highly recommend it.
We loved staying here overlooking the water from the pool. We were able to walk right into town and see the windmills etc. They had amazing coffee/ice cream treats that we had while hanging by the pool.
This airbnb was amazing. A true gem. It had views from the terrace of the Temple of Apollo and was the perfect place to watch the sunset. It was right on the ocean you couldn't ask for a better spot and we could walk right into town. The place itself was huge and so clean and spacious. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
This was a great airbnb in a great location. It was comfortable and had a nice balcony. With two couples it is always nice to have 2 bathrooms. It was also right above the bakery owned by the family and we enjoyed getting treats and coffee each morning.
This airbnb was in a great location with the most beautiful rooftop area to hang out on. We had drinks up here and also did morning workouts and coffee. The space itself was comfortable and right in the center of town.
We loved that this hotel had an incredible view overlooking the town and the bay. They had great breakfast every day, parking for our quad, and a bar where you could get drinks and sit by the pool or sit on your terrace. Our room had it's own terrace which was great for mid day breaks or a morning workout or watching the sunset. We were very happy staying here. It was also a very easy walk right into Batsi town.
Though it may not look like much this was a really nice hotel. We stayed in a suite with our friends that had two bedrooms. It was very nice, very clean, and very large. It had a rooftop pool which is a blessing in Athens and it was in a neighborhood that was very walkable to lots of things we wanted to do and see.
This is a great option if you are flying late or early. The hotel was really nice and clean and comfortable. We stayed here on a layover between Athens and Milos. You could also stay here if you land late, or plan to head out early and don't want the drama of getting to and from the airport from the center.
Although the train to the Athens airport was honestly a breeze and super clean!
This airbnb was one of the best travel experiences of our lives and something we still talk about. Staying in Klima is an experience you wont forget. It is beyond words how cool it is to stay right on the water and have the ocean come up to the front door of the house. This isn't a luxury accommodation but it is one of the absolute most special places you'll ever stay.
I must include that we stayed at this hotel as a collab. But I reached out to them becuase of how wonderful it looked and was so glad to be able to stay here. The resort is SO nice and at a really great price point. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. There are multiple pools and so many spots to relax. The Dodgy Dock is such a great spot for meals and hanging out. The little rum bar by the pool is such a treat and the views and rooms are so nice. Overall we absolutely loved staying here and would highly recommend it.
We LOVED staying on this side of Budapest. It was so peaceful, quiet, and clean. We loved being close to the Fishermans Bastion at night and in the morning. This hotel was SO nice, so comfortable, the food was fantastic, the staff were incredibly kind. I have only wonderful things to say about staying here.
We don't often stay at hostels but this one looked SO fun we just had to! It was honestly so cute, we LOVED all the art work. We stayed in a private room and it had the MOST cozy bed EVER. We loved it! The common spaces were really cute too and the location was perfect!
This was such a beautiful place to stay while in the area tasting Tokaj wines. The hotel is large and beautiful. The restaurant is very nice and has excellent food. They also have a VERY nice breakfast. The room was very comfortable, they have an indoor pool and spa as well as a fitness center! Highly recommend staying here while exploring the area.
We stayed here on our honeymoon and I don't know if we realized how good we had it. The rooftop pool was INCREDIBLE and had amazing views. The whole entire place was so beautifully decorated and perfectly located. This is truly a luxury hotel experience.
An incredible place to stay on our honeymoon. We had a balcony right on the square and it was so lively and fun to be a part of the scene. The room was so beautiful and luxurious and the hotel was just stunning. I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're in Florence. We could also walk to absolutely everything we needed.
We stayed here on our honeymoon and arrived by boat which was SO cool! We had a room overlooking the canal and it was picture perfect. The hotel is gorgeous and provides for a perfect Venice experience. It is also nearby to all the main attractions and makes it easy to walk anywhere you need to go.
Really nice hotel near the train station. It's a little bit of a walk to the main sites but I didn't mind that at all. It's a really nice stay and what you'd expect from a Marriott property. The area actually feels a bit more local which I really liked and it had easy access to get to the airport at the end of our stay.
Ask for room 207! We had an amazing canal view and the room was super clean and comfortable. This is a great location in Venice, it's walkable to everything and easy to get to the train station, bus station, etc. The area has a very local feel and they recommended an excellent area for us to have dinner as well! Great stay!
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This place with the water door in Venice was amazing. In the Cannaregio neighborhood which is a great and local area to stay. The host was amazing and entry and exit was so easy! We loved sitting at the door for apertivo and watching the boat traffic go by. Absolutely lovely stay.
Incredible place to stay. We loved our suite in this guesthouse and the owners could not have been more kind. They gave us amazing recommendations for food and they also gave us vouchers for breakfast at the best cafe in town. We did a wine tasting with tons of food on the roof of the hotel and it was a highlight of our entire time in Montepulciano.
We stayed here in the summer while hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc. I am sure it would be wonderful and cozy in the winter as well. The staff here were so kind, welcoming, and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and had a balcony with the most amazing views.
I loved this hotel, it was perfectly situated in a quiet area of the old town. Had a nice breakfast. The most special part was the garden up above the hotel, it had lemon trees, and grape vines, and just the most stunning view over the ocean and town. If you're looking for the best place you can get without completely breaking the bank I think this spot is it. You can also book rooms with a balcony which are really nice!
This was a beautiful stay. It is located on the newer side of Monterosso and is set back a bit from the beach and main area. This was so nice and peaceful. The staff was so kind. The courtyard area was beautiful. I stayed in the front and center room with the balcony and I was so happy with it!
I recently planned a family trip to the Cinque Terre and my parents stayed here. They absolutely loved it. They had a nice spacious room with a view of the sea, the staff was kind and helpful, they shuttled my mom to and from town (she has mobility issues), the pool area is so stunning, the breakfast was fantastic. Overall, although this is pricer than where I normally stay, it is an excellent choice in Monterosso.
I literally can not say enough good things about this property. The hosts were incredible, so kind, and so thoughtful, and made our experience amazing. We did a wine tasting, ate dinner here, rode ebikes around town, and just enjoyed the absolutely incredible scenery all around. I dream of coming back here. The room was so so clean and so comfortable and I couldn't recommend this place more highly!
We did not personally stay here, we were in a beautiful airbnb. However we were traveling with friends and they stayed here and raved about it. They said it was very clean, they were able to have breakfast in their room, they had a really incredible view over the town, and overall it was a wonderful place to be.
We absolutely LOVED our time in Camogli and this hotel looks like a dream. I would love to come back someday and stay here and enjoy the luxury while visiting the most delightful town!
This is our favorite neighborhood in Rome and such a beautiful and amazing area to stay in. You can still get to everything easily and with accommodation in Rome being pricey this place didn't break the bank.
It is important to remember that there are definitely areas closer to the main sites. But this neighborhood has such an amazing vibe and it's a great place to be in the evenings in Rome.
We were completely charmed by this stay and by Ventimiglia in general. If you're in this area this is a great place to stay. The hosts are super kind and accommodating, the rooftop garden area is perfection, the room was comfy and clean. Just a note if you have mobility issues this likely wouldn't work for you. It's steep in the town and the stairs in the place are steep too. But if you're good with it this place is a GEM!
This was such a perfect apartment. It was beautiful and had insane views! We were living in the clouds! It was right by the ferry to the Curonian split and was an easy walk or bike ride right into Klaipeda town.
Very great place to stay in Valetta. Had a rooftop pool and they even delivered drinks to you up there! The room was super clean and comfortable and had a great view out the window. The bar area downstairs was so nice to hang out in and have a cocktail and breakfast was great!
This place was HUGE clean and beautiful. More than enough space for 4 people. It was walkable to a lot of great places to eat and you could take a boat over to Valetta. This isn't the area I'd recommend staying on Malta, but if you're here this place is EXCELLENT!
Stunning view if you get a room with a balcony overlooking the bay. It was beautiful to wake up here and see the golden hour here. It was easy to get to Victoria which is the main town of Malta. It was comfortable and had a nice breakfast. You can't beat this view.
I can't find a booking link for this place but we loved it! It was a stunning property and had a nice pool for a break from the heat. We really loves staying here. I tried to add a trip advisor link but it is giving me trouble.
The views here can't be beat. You have a volcano view while eating breakfast and also dinner or happy hour should you choose. We enjoyed dinner here and love the garden and surrounding area and that we could walk right down across the road to the beach.
Right in arguably the best area of Amsterdam. This hotel was so clean and nice and well appointed. I swear it had one of the best beds I've ever slept in. I highly recommend this spot.
If you're looking for a cheaper but centrally located place to stay in Amsterdam this place fit the bill. I must emphasize that this is not the nicest place you'll ever stay, but it is clean and affordable by Amsterdam standards and the staff are truly really really nice and accommodating.
To have a really neat experience in Amsterdam the house boat is the way to go! We LOVED this experience it was so cozy and cool to be on the water. It was in a great location and was easily walkable to anything we wanted to do and see.
I hesitate to even put this on my list because I LOVED it so much I want to to always be available if I want to come back. The couple that run this B&B are incredible people. They are so kind and thoughtful and accommodating. Not to mention the fact that they wheeled us in the most incredible breakfast every morning. This place was PERFECTION!
This was a great spot to stay before and after the Inca Trail. They held our other luggage during the trail and helped us with all of the logistics. They always had tea in the lobby and they were so kind and welcoming. It was cozy and nice and easily walkable to anything we wanted to do in town.
This was an excellent place to stay in Arequipa. The place was stunning and had so many beautiful areas to hang out. They also have a giant tortoise that roams the property which we found very entertaining! Nice pool area and an easy walk into town. Had everything we needed for a great stay before and after trekking the Colca Canyon.
This is such a nice hotel, it is centrally located and VERY comfortable and clean. It has an amazing rooftop restaurant and bar that has views all over Lisbon! We could have spent half our time just hanging out here! It was hard to drag ourselves away from the rooftop! I would highly recommend this hotel!
This guest house was clean comfortable and it was in a good location and it was just perfect for 2 nights. It had a nice little rooftop area to relax on and a community kitchen area which was nice to have. The staff were very, very kind and it was a perfect spot for us on our stay. There was also an easy and free parking lot nearby.
The view really made this place special. They also gave out little snacks and drinks at the pool during happy hour time which was a nice surprise. The room was comfortable enough, the location was great for walking into Albufiera town and there was easy parking so we could come and go to various beaches.
This place was perfect for us. It was a bit of a walk from the main town but we could park here easily and we were fine with a little walk. The Guesthouse is so colorful and so incredibly charming. The pool area is a great place to relax and hang out and we were very happy with our stay here.
I LOVED it here. It was so charming and beautiful. Our little room was so cozy and perfect and it was so sweet that they brought breakfast to our room in the morning. We were able to sit out by the pool and eat breakfast overlooking the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, and the Quinta De Regaleira. These are the reasons you come to Sintra and you can view all of them from the grounds! The pool was beautiful and the family couldn't have been kinder. I wish we stayed another night just to be at this beautiful place!
Absolutely loved this adults only hotel. The staff was AMAZING, the all inclusive drinks are an INCREDIBLE deal, the location is great, the rooftop is a HUGE bonus. Overall this spot is truly perfect for an adult get away!
We enjoyed this hotel and really liked the small rooftop pool with the great view. We thought it was really nice, clean, and comfortable. It was within easy walking distance to a lot of things we wanted to do and see.
Truly one of the best hotel experiences we've ever had. Our room overlooked the lake and the iconic view of the little island with the church. We were able to walk around the lake many times and enjoy all of the views. Dinners here were INCREDIBLE and the restaurant has recently gotten Michelin recognition. We loved having breakfast here as well. They also have a wine cellar and we were able to do a Slovenian wine tasting here with the hotel sommelier. Overall we found this place to be an incredible stay and one of my favorites in the world.
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Thailand
Ao Nang
Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach, an IHG Hotel
This was a really nice place to stay. We could walk to the beach and many things in the town area. We could hang pool side if we wanted to. It was easy to head out for tours etc and it was clean and comfortable and had modern amenities.
This was our first experience having a pool that we could walk into from our room! And at an affordable price! It felt super cool and fun. The place itself was clean and comfortable and we loved the location we could walk to anywhere on the island. I highly recommend staying a day or two on Railay and not making this place a day trip like so many do! Sunsets here are some of the best I've seen in the world!
There are so many hotels in Bangkok it can be overwhelming just like the city itself. This one is really nice, really clean, had a GREAT pool rooftop area and overall was just a really nice stay that we can recommend and at least you know someone else has been here and approves!
A very cool and affordable stay. Koh Lanta is an awesome island and still feels far less touristy than many other Thailand spots. We kind of felt like we were glamping here in the best way. We could walk to some things like the nearby beach but they also helped us rent a motor bike to get around when we wanted to go further. We loved it here.
This felt like a little oasis in the city. We loved the peacefulness and the garden. It was easy to get everywhere we wanted to go and it was clean and comfortable and everyone was very kind.
This place was great! We loved hanging in the pool area and we loved the outdoor shower in our room! The hotel provided a shuttle to and from the night market and overall it was just a really great and easy stay!
This hotel had a nice rooftop pool and was a great and easy stop. We were in town to visit the floating market so this was a perfect stay the night before and after. We had some great dinners in town here too!
My name is Danielle and I have been planning trips for the past 10 years.
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