T+L’s Hotel Review of Cedar Lake Estate in New York’s Hudson Valley
Cedar Lakes Estate Cedar Lakes Estate is located roughly 90 minutes from NYC, in the picturesque Hudson Valley. The property encourages play inside and out, from snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating to pie-making sessions with cider pairings, movie nights in the barn, and whiskey tastings. Rooms range from cozy two-person
Inside Francis Ford Coppola’s All-Movie Hotel
While making his long- gestating independent epic Megalopolis in suburban Atlanta, Francis Ford Coppola was quietly at work on another unusual creative project. In his downtime, the director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now decided to buy and renovate an old Days Inn in Peachtree City, Georgia, with an eye
T+L’s Hotel Review of the Rosewood Amsterdam
Rosewood Amsterdam Set in the city’s colossal Palace of Justice, a building which started life as an orphanage dating back to 1665, Rosewood Amsterdam sits on the pricey and princely Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal) in the UNESCO-listed Canal District; it doesn’t get more central—or more quintessentially Amsterdam—than this. Dutch design darling
Marriott Bonvoy celebrates 1 million U.S. hotel rooms with ‘vacation roulette’ promotion
To celebrate its 1 millionth U.S. hotel room — and hop on the recent “vacation roulette” trend — Marriott has introduced a new promotion: Marriott Bonvoy Roulette. From now through May 26, Marriott Bonvoy members can spin a virtual wheel for a chance to win prizes like 25,000 points, 45,000
Hotel Wren Review, Twentynine Palms, California
Hotel Wren This is the only elevated hotel experience in an area otherwise limited to campsites, motels, and Airbnbs. The design, with natural hues, minimal furnishings, and lush outdoor landscaping, promotes high desert rest and relaxation. Rooms are generously sized and feature kitchenettes, allowing guests to cook with provisions from
Hawaii increases hotel tax to help cope with climate change
The state of Hawaii has increased its tax on accommodations, including for hotels and other short-term rentals, intending to use the revenue generated to address climate change. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaii will increase the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax from 10.25% to 11%, according to the governor’s office. Each county
Waldorf Astoria Osaka Hotel Review
Waldorf Astoria Osaka The hotel is in the buzzy Umekita neighbor, near Osaka Station and the new 11-acre Umekita Park. Entry-level rooms feel lavish, with walk-in closets, deep soaking tubs, and glass-enclosed rain showers. André Fu designed the Art Deco-inspired hotel, which uses Japanese technique and materials for an elegant
Hotel payments management platform ROH raises $9.2M
ROH, a cloud-based payments management platform for the hospitality industry, has raised $9.2 million in funding. The investment will be used to “fuel ROH’s rapid platform expansion and enhance its ability to process the continuous flow of data from contracts invoices, payments, folios and beyond,” the company said. The funding
Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels’ efficiency, online visibility
Hotel Data AI Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI (HotelData.ai) is an AI-powered platform that helps hotels improve online presence by optimizing content. The company aims to assist hotels with digital content strategy, effectively increasing online visibility and conversion rates, while also enhancing the guest experience. What is your 30-second
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya Hotel Review
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya Every room and suite has a furnished private balcony with a plunge pool and ocean views. The outdoor treatment rooms and large hydrotherapy pool are the highlight of the 40,000-square-foot spa, which incorporates ancient Mayan healing practices into its wellness offerings. The resort has partnered with