Epinions Recent Reviews for a.claessen

Colourful Bangkok

Sun, 24 Mar 2002 16:58:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - In December 2001 I stayed for a week in the Sheraton Sukhumvit hotel. It's a very nice and comfortable hotel located near the sky train. The skytrain can be used for a fast and comfortable transportation to the river.

Forget to have a car/taxi...

St. Regis: The "Forbidden" hotel

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 09:34:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - The St. Regis hotel, is located in the diplomatic area of Beijing. The Friendship store is 5 minutes away, walking distance. The Forbidden City nearby, just 30 minutes walking.

When you arrive in the hotel you know you want to spent the rest...

Napoli and Pompeii are a must

Sun, 24 Jun 2001 09:31:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - In April "01 I visited the city of Napoli. There is an easy bus connection from the airport to the city centre. In general the advice is not to take a taxi since they will rip you off. In the city centre you can take a taxi to your hotel.

I...

Hotel Excelsior: Westin Excelsior Hotel Style

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 14:02:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - In May 2000 I stayed a weekend in this hotel. We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice. We felt almost royal in our rooms.

The furniture was antique. The light of the chandeliers was not very pleasant for the eyes, and the seats were not...

English heritage

Tue, 3 Apr 2001 17:53:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - In 1999 I stayed a week in Georgetown, flying in via Kuala Lumpur. The airport is rather small and old.

I stayed in the Sheraton hotel. A fine hotel in the city. Choose for the room with the a sea view. The rooms are not very spacious but still...

Sheraton: Room with a view on the Nile

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 12:00:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - Last year, 2000, I stayed in the El Gezira Sheraton(5*) hotel in Cairo. From the rooms you have a beautiful view on the Nile. It also has a nice terrace on the Nile. I was lucky to have a room with a view on the pyramids! (However due to the smog the...

El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel and Towers: Room with a view.

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 11:45:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - Last year, 2000, I stayed in the El Gezira Sheraton(5*) hotel. From the rooms you have a beautiful view on the Nile. It also has a nice terrace on the Nile. I was lucky to have a room with a view on the pyramids! (However due to the smog the first day I...

In love with this city on the bay

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 18:18:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen -
Review Topic: Overview

Review Topic: OverviewSan Francisco is one of my top destinations. I have visited many other cities in the world, but I have seldom experienced the mysterious good vibrations as in this city!
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Be aware of the "businessmen".

Sat, 20 May 2000 19:12:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - Arriving at Cairo airport, if you can speak of an airport, is coming in another world. You realize you are on the African continent.

At the airport buy a visa at the small store on the left, before the customs. Prepare for a long wait in the line...

Attitude

Sat, 20 May 2000 12:03:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - In April we traveled with KLM from Amsterdam to Rome. After a very early pleasant flight we arrived in the Excelsior Hotel. This hotel, 5/6* is rather famous under the Grand Hotels in the world.

The weekend was partly for free, and for 1 night...

Old, older, oldest planes,,,,

Thu, 18 May 2000 09:08:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - Some years ago I flew NW from Amsterdam via Boston, Minneapolis to Seattle. Being the partner of KLM I expected the same level of service.

The planes I flew were old DC-10 's, an very old B737 wich cabin had a very bad air, and an old, old B727,
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Never again I hope

Sun, 14 May 2000 07:27:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - August 1999, we flew Amsterdam - Kuala Lumpur and Kl - Penang with Malaysian.

Since it cooperates with KLM, so we can earn points, and it has a very good reputation we decided to fly with them.

The problem started when I wanted to pay...

The Imperial Sheraton hotel

Thu, 4 May 2000 19:40:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author a.claessen - love:

In augus 99 I stayed for the first time in KL. On the internet I selected the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. It found a sharp price ($80usd) on the Internet.

Staying here turned out to be "heavenly". The room was large...