© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-fredelledge Recent reviews written by member fredelledge en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_402609442436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - I have no idea how the Spanish hotel rating system works, but do not for a second make the mistake as we did of thinking this would be equal to that of a AAA 4 Diamond hotel. For starters, this property is a 20 minute walk from the center of Sitges... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402609442436 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 06:26:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402609442436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_368364654212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Definitely a step below Singapore and British, but better than the regionals. Cathay offers a "new" first class and business class, but their coach is as cramped as ever. The business class also has seats that angle downward, so while they may claim to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~368364654212 Mon, 28 May 2007 23:34:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_368364654212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_282870976132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Beware of Buy.com's "company policy" relating to shipping, that is buried in their user agreement. I ordered several books and did not receive them. The package was marked "delivered" by the post office. Buy.com is refusing to refund my money $67... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~282870976132 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:16:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_282870976132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181924957828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - The Wyndham Boulders is an older resort, quite pricey, but set in an environment like none other. For whatever reason, there are boulders centuries old and larger than many houses perched in a variety of formations in the area. The resort, all villas... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181924957828 Mon, 2 May 2005 15:41:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181924957828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180446662276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - We just flew First Class from Portland Oregon to New York's La Guardia (LGA). All the planes we flew were OLD. How old, I don't know, but they certainly weren't new. We were using up our flight points before United goes bankrupt, so there was only one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180446662276 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:55:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180446662276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180442795652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - We just stayed three nights at the Millenium, which is right across the street from the former World Trade Center. It's rated 4 Diamonds by AAA. We chose to stay here because of the location, but remember for a weekend visit, if you'll be spending much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180442795652 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:10:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180442795652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_178733878916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - This is a nice hotel, conveniently located in the heart of downtown next to the convention center. Rooms are almost identically furnished to the Westin Seattle rooms, though the showers lack a double shower-head. This is a AAA Four Diamond hotel, which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178733878916 Sat, 2 Apr 2005 21:09:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178733878916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_178733289092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - If you're looking for a newer luxury property, you're better off at the Hyatt or the W. This hotel was built in the 60's, has been remodeled but is still tired. The lobby is wonderful, but there's not too much you can do to rooms in circular towers,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178733289092 Sat, 2 Apr 2005 21:01:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178733289092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_178732437124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Part of the Hilton chain, this was a pleasant surprise less than one mile from the airport. The property is rated three diamonds by AAA. The internet rate was $89, but we bid $43 for one night on Priceline and got this hotel. What a deal! Each room... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178732437124 Sat, 2 Apr 2005 20:48:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178732437124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166219517572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - When staying in Santorini, one should go for the views which are breathtaking. The Vedema is in a small village, Megalahori, with limited views to say the least. And the view is NOT of the world famous caldera but to the sea on the other side of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166219517572 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 20:09:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166219517572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166217551492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - There are far nicer properties and many much more centrally located than this 20 acre property on Ornos Bay that has been taken over by Starwood. They have a lot of work to do to bring it up to the Starwood standard. Let's start by remodeling the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166217551492 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:35:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166217551492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166213029508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Located in the heart of Athens on Syntagma Square adjacent to the Plaka & Kolonaki, the Grande Bretagne, a Starwood Hotel, was completely renovated before the 2004 Olympics. The double story high lobby looks out of a European palace. Absolutely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166213029508 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:02:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166213029508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166209883780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Make no mistake, the MGM Grand is a very very large hotel. The rooms are over-sized at approximately 446 square feet and are furnished quite nicely. There are a variety of suites from 675 square feet up to 1500 square feet that the hotel would love to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166209883780 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:26:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166209883780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_161671777924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - While the hotel is known as one of the "grand" hotels in Milwaukee, the room are in great need of updating and are also quite small...spell that cracker boxes. I saw the first room and asked to see a couple more, they were all the same. Your best bet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~161671777924 Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:25:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_161671777924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_121991696004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Have you ever heard the term "rate integrity"? That's a term used in the hotel industry where the hotel managers wish they have higher occupancy, but because they don't they turn to online booking companies and services like Priceline, to blow out hotel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~121991696004 Mon, 15 Dec 2003 23:36:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_121991696004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_119939305092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Skip this hotel. It's not even the quality of a Holiday Inn. From looking at the Best Western across Sunset Blvd, I think the Best Western looked like a better bet. How would you like to have a balcony room with the door bolted so that you can't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~119939305092 Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:08:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_119939305092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_119937797764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - I had an interesting stay at the Le Meridien. For starters, I called the hotel and negotiated a rate. Later when I called to confirm, the rate was incorrect, so I spoke to the agent and supposedly got the rate corrected. Unfortunately at check-in, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~119937797764 Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:51:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_119937797764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_116090048132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - I've been an Alaska MVP Gold member for over 10 years, and wouldn't dream of flying with anyone else, unless it was absolutely necessary. I also belong to NW Worldperks (just so-so), United Mileage Plus (ugh) and American Aadvantage (just so-so). Alas... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~116090048132 Mon, 20 Oct 2003 20:56:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_116090048132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115484364420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - What a great hotel, complete with a private butler on every floor. The St. Regis is known for their butler's and we were blown away by Mr. Eddy Xu who went out of his way to make us comfortable in one of Shanghai's newest and most exclusive hotels. Lo... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115484364420 Tue, 14 Oct 2003 19:34:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115484364420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115478269572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - We had a nice stay in the Washington Terrace Hotel for four nights in a suite. This is a former condo/apartment building that has been converted. Some of the style is swank, retro and incredibly fun. They have a knock-out lobby with a rich variety of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115478269572 Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:28:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115478269572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115212324484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - We were scheduled to fly roundtrip between Beijing & Shanghai. At check-in we attempted to purchase First Class seats and the agent said the plane was full and we would have to fly coach. When we got on the plane we realized there were only two people up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115212324484 Sat, 11 Oct 2003 20:24:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115212324484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115195350660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - The Le Meridien Boston is a Four Star, Four Diamond property in addition to belonging to the Leading Hotels of the World. It's located on Post Office Square just steps from Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail in Boston. Formerly it was the Federal Reserv... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115195350660 Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:53:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115195350660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115193908868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - Everyone should live to at least stay once in an opulent hotel. The newly renovated China World Hotel, Beijing is extraordinary. $30 million was spent and it looks like it. The football field size lobby is one of the finest in Asia, complete with strin... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115193908868 Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:26:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115193908868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115192139396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - We made the mistake staying here because Starwood lists the property as a member of "Luxury Collection". That's very deceptive in my opinion. If you want a 5 star hotel at similar rates, stay at the Intercontinental, the Hilton or the Frankfurter Hof wh... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115192139396 Sat, 11 Oct 2003 14:57:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115192139396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115189649028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fredelledge - There is definitely something to be said for the various reader polls in travel magazines listing the top 10 airlines in the world for business and first class travel. Our tickets (Portland to Frankfurt to Shanghai) allowed us to experience Lufthansa F... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115189649028 Sat, 11 Oct 2003 14:02:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115189649028?linkin_id=8003929