Located a five-minute ride on the hotel’s free shuttle bus from New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport, the 330-room Crowne Plaza offers all the amenities expected of an upper-middle-range airport property: free Wi-Fi, an international restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and extensive meeting space. Though some rooms are starting to show some wear and tear, all are outfitted with comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and coffeemakers. Other hotel perks include free on-site parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and 24-hour room service. American and continental breakfast are available until late for a fee. All in all, this is a decent overnight option for those with an early flight, but light sleepers may want to look elsewhere, as there's traffic noise from the road out front and windows aren't well-soundproofed. The Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area is a good alternative.
Located a five-minute ride on the hotel’s free shuttle bus from New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport, the 330-room Crowne Plaza offers all the amenities expected of an upper-middle-range airport property: free Wi-Fi, an international restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and extensive meeting space. Though some rooms are starting to show some wear and tear, all are outfitted with comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and coffeemakers. Other hotel perks include free on-site parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and 24-hour room service. American and continental breakfast are available until late for a fee. All in all, this is a decent overnight option for those with an early flight, but light sleepers may want to look elsewhere, as there's traffic noise from the road out front and windows aren't well-soundproofed. The Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area is a good alternative.
The 201-room Holiday Inn New York JFK Area, is a mid-range, modern stopover, offering free airport shuttles and a robust list of features. They include a 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and an American-style restaurant and bar providing free breakfast, and room service. Contemporary rooms are all clean, bright and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, large workstations and ample power outlets. The Holiday Inn is a decent overnight option for airport and business travelers, but the surrounding area is pretty much a suburban sprawl of fast food chains and traffic arterials with nothing touristy to see. Travelers seeking higher style, more room categories, or a pool, with even better airport proximity could check out the Hilton New York JFK Airport for a similar price.
The 201-room Holiday Inn New York JFK Area, is a mid-range, modern stopover, offering free airport shuttles and a robust list of features. They include a 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and an American-style restaurant and bar providing free breakfast, and room service. Contemporary rooms are all clean, bright and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, large workstations and ample power outlets. The Holiday Inn is a decent overnight option for airport and business travelers, but the surrounding area is pretty much a suburban sprawl of fast food chains and traffic arterials with nothing touristy to see. Travelers seeking higher style, more room categories, or a pool, with even better airport proximity could check out the Hilton New York JFK Airport for a similar price.
The 118-room Staybridge Suites San Antonio NW is a mid-range chain hotel that appeals to budget-conscious travelers wanting to stay close to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Suites and studios are spacious and light, featuring fully equipped kitchenettes, sofa beds, and dining areas, but most are showing wear and there have been reports of cleanliness issues. The outdoor pool is heated in the colder months and features a kiddy section and separate whirlpool, while the gym, although cramped, offers an array of machines. This is overall an average pick for the price, but freebies such as shuttle service within a three-mile radius, Wi-Fi, breakfast, laundry, and parking add value. The hotel hosts evening receptions with drinks and small bites several times per week, but there is no full restaurant. In this price range, the Wyndham Garden San Antonio near La Cantera is more modern.
The 118-room Staybridge Suites San Antonio NW is a mid-range chain hotel that appeals to budget-conscious travelers wanting to stay close to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Suites and studios are spacious and light, featuring fully equipped kitchenettes, sofa beds, and dining areas, but most are showing wear and there have been reports of cleanliness issues. The outdoor pool is heated in the colder months and features a kiddy section and separate whirlpool, while the gym, although cramped, offers an array of machines. This is overall an average pick for the price, but freebies such as shuttle service within a three-mile radius, Wi-Fi, breakfast, laundry, and parking add value. The hotel hosts evening receptions with drinks and small bites several times per week, but there is no full restaurant. In this price range, the Wyndham Garden San Antonio near La Cantera is more modern.
The Four Points Sheraton San Antonio Downtown is a good choice for business travelers seeking a comfortable, spacious place to get work done during their stay, or for families needing just a little more space. Although still technically downtown, the trade-off for the lower price point and extra space is being a little farther from the main tourist areas than other downtown hotels. But for the price, the spacious and comfy rooms, and lovely outdoor pool create a great value -- as long as you don't mind the extra walk.
The Four Points Sheraton San Antonio Downtown is a good choice for business travelers seeking a comfortable, spacious place to get work done during their stay, or for families needing just a little more space. Although still technically downtown, the trade-off for the lower price point and extra space is being a little farther from the main tourist areas than other downtown hotels. But for the price, the spacious and comfy rooms, and lovely outdoor pool create a great value -- as long as you don't mind the extra walk.
The Buffalo Thunder is a sprawling, upscale Hilton resort 14 miles north of Santa Fe on the Pojoaque Pueblo reservation. There’s plenty of fun to be had at the huge casino and the golf course with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The pottery and Native American art on display throughout the hotel, and the rooms themselves, are spectacular, but be prepared for a rowdy pool party during summer weekends -- and hefty fees (Internet, golf, spa adds up).
The Buffalo Thunder is a sprawling, upscale Hilton resort 14 miles north of Santa Fe on the Pojoaque Pueblo reservation. There’s plenty of fun to be had at the huge casino and the golf course with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The pottery and Native American art on display throughout the hotel, and the rooms themselves, are spectacular, but be prepared for a rowdy pool party during summer weekends -- and hefty fees (Internet, golf, spa adds up).
This 102-room boutique in Midtown Atlanta blends some of its original 1920's Spanish architecture with modern, stylish interior decor. The Artmore's garden courtyard, with brown wicker lounge chairs and a stone fountain, is a highlight, and offers shelter from the city's hubbub. Rooms are upscale, with bright decor in shades of red, white, and cream, and come with up-to-date technology: flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. But the hotel lacks an on-site restaurant and pool, and you'll have to drive to see the sites in Downtown Atlanta.
This 102-room boutique in Midtown Atlanta blends some of its original 1920's Spanish architecture with modern, stylish interior decor. The Artmore's garden courtyard, with brown wicker lounge chairs and a stone fountain, is a highlight, and offers shelter from the city's hubbub. Rooms are upscale, with bright decor in shades of red, white, and cream, and come with up-to-date technology: flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. But the hotel lacks an on-site restaurant and pool, and you'll have to drive to see the sites in Downtown Atlanta.
The Holiday Inn Apex is higher-end than you might expect from the chain, with cozy mountain lodge decor in the public spaces. (Rooms, however, are for the most part typically chain-like, and could use an update.) The indoor Jacuzzi, year-round outdoor pool with beautiful views, and three solid on-site restaurants are all perks, but the location a few miles from Vail and Lionshead Villages is inconvenient.
The Holiday Inn Apex is higher-end than you might expect from the chain, with cozy mountain lodge decor in the public spaces. (Rooms, however, are for the most part typically chain-like, and could use an update.) The indoor Jacuzzi, year-round outdoor pool with beautiful views, and three solid on-site restaurants are all perks, but the location a few miles from Vail and Lionshead Villages is inconvenient.