I feel so lucky our company’s headquarters is in Pasadena, California. While I lived in the city for 5 years, I’ve also had the pleasure of staying at many of the hotels in the area for work trips since I moved to Boston. I was not familiar with the Pasadena Hotel and Pool, an odd […]

The recommendation came in crystal clear: you must get a martini at The Connaught Hotel. Few recommendations were given so passionately, and I decided to stop the property for this cocktail prior to my night out. The itinerary suggestion delivered – what a fantastic experience. Excellent martini made right in front of me in a […]

We left The Plaza hungry, and you can read about why from my previous post. The Ritz is literally only a few doors down, almost hidden among the many entryways along Central Park South. Unlike our previous experience at The Plaza, one could feel the confidence among the staff as we entered this property, almost […]

The Plaza is a shadow of its former glory days – this is obvious upon walking through the halls and taking in the ambiance and service. It saddened me. I have fond memories of staying at the hotel, living in its history, yet those days are gone. Eloise is definitely no longer prancing through these […]