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Ubiquitously is predominantly a blog about personal travel, however I am looking at the travel market in the Nordics and around the Baltic sea. The reviews are worldwide and any questions cover travel across the world. For tips and advice and travel inspiration follow Phileas on the blog, Facebook, Twitter () and Instagram ()

Golden Tulip Zanzibar airport is moments away from the airport, ZNZ, and whilst you can take a taxi it is only a 10-minu...
25/06/2024

Golden Tulip Zanzibar airport is moments away from the airport, ZNZ, and whilst you can take a taxi it is only a 10-minute walk from the international arrival hall. You turn right as you exit the airport hall and walk alongside the terminal and then follow the walkway and sidewalk to the first T-crossing, turn right, walk for two minutes, cross the road, turn left and walk for two minutes and it's on your right side. The hotel is nice and modern, with a small but good gym and a spa that is well priced. Rooms are well planned and a good size with safes and good air-conditioning. There is a nice restaurant with an excellent breakfast. Overall an excellent choice for early or late flights.

Salt of Palmar, a Marriott Design hotel, is a nice adult only boutique hotel about an hour away from the airport, MRU. T...
23/06/2024

Salt of Palmar, a Marriott Design hotel, is a nice adult only boutique hotel about an hour away from the airport, MRU. The hotel offers both rooms and full-board depending on what you are looking for. The hotel is right on the beach as well as having a centrepiece pool. On the pool level you will find the restaurant, a bar, a bakery, a library and a shop! There is a nice gym on the second floor with a good mix of equipment and they have several fitness classes and activities throughout the week. The hotel has a focus on wellbeing which is prevalent in most areas of the hotel. If you want more than the pool and the beach there is a multitude of activities to partake in, and there is also three bars dotted around the resort. Overall a great hotel for relaxing and enjoying the island.

Intercontinental Fort Balaclava in Mauritius is about an hour drive away from the airport, MRU, and is next door to the ...
23/06/2024

Intercontinental Fort Balaclava in Mauritius is about an hour drive away from the airport, MRU, and is next door to the Westin resort. The hotel has a gracious open lobby with a great view of the beach. You will find shopping, car rental and a business centre on the lobby level as well as the main bar. A level up from the lobby is a full service spa with an excellent treatment menu and there is also a whirlpool bath and a hammam. Next to the spa is a good size gym with a good mix of machines and weights as well as a PT available. The resort has besides the beach, several outdoor pools with on of them heated. There are several restaurants and bars around the resort as well as poolside and in-room dining. The rooms are large and spacious and if you want to have an extraordinary experience, book the presidential suites which comes with both a viewing balcony and a whirlpool bath deck with views of the ocean. Overall a great, and well priced resort with excellent staff and attention to detail.

Holiday Inn Express Charles de Gaulle airport is located just off Terminal 1 by the long stay parking and using the CDGv...
08/06/2024

Holiday Inn Express Charles de Gaulle airport is located just off Terminal 1 by the long stay parking and using the CDGval train it is a 3 minute ride from airport, CDG. If you are looking to go in to Paris then you take the train to terminal 3 and get on RER B, which takes you into Gare de Nord in 30 minutes. The hotel is nice and modern and there is parking available under the hotel for €25 a day. There is a bar and restaurant in the lobby area that are open in the evening and there is of course complimentary breakfast from early morning. There is a small gym on the 7th floor with treadmills, a crosstrainer and a bike. Overall a good hotel with excellent transport to the airport.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is about an hour and forty minutes away from the airport, CXR, where twenty minutes is the boat ...
05/05/2024

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is about an hour and forty minutes away from the airport, CXR, where twenty minutes is the boat ride to the resort. Whilst it's a peninsula where are no roads to the resort so transport is through speed boat. The resort setting is fabulous with a holistic wellness concept as well as eco friendly. There is a great beach and a variety of pool villas of different types from beach villas, rock villas, to hilltop villas. All the villas with the exception of the beach villas has fantastic views, however they do require some degree of climbing steep steps, and the Hilltop villas 7, 8, and 9 are a good 10-minute walk up the hill on makeshift perilous steps, and then it's a 20-minute cycle or buggy ride to for example the Spa and gym, and on the flipside you are undisturbed and have your own space. The resort has several restaurants and bars as well as fine dining and in-villa dining, and if you are in a hilltop villa, in-villa dining becomes an attractive option! There is a watersports centre down by the beach and jetty, as well as the resort pool, and the not to be missed, the free homemade ice cream! By the jetty is also where you find the daily experience list in the resort, which is a mix of free and paid for activities. There is also a local craft shop and it's a short walk to the full service spa and a good size gym with great views for your workout. For those with kids there are plenty of activities including the ability to pick up your own breakfast eggs from the chicken village.
A great resort with fantastic and helpful staff, however the boat ride is horrible overpriced especially considering the local costs.

The Intercontinental and Costa Residences are located at the beach front in Nha Trang,  about an hour away from the airp...
02/05/2024

The Intercontinental and Costa Residences are located at the beach front in Nha Trang, about an hour away from the airport, CXR. Whilst next to the Intercontinental hotel, the residences and apartments are focused on self catering. The area around the hotel has both restaurants and shopping, and is steps away from the beach. The apartment side has a small gym and a small outdoor pool and a beach club. The apartments are nice and spacious with a full kitchen and should you prefer not to use it, when there is 24/7 room service. There is also a washing machine in the apartment. The residences and apartments are an excellent way of experience Nha Trang and the surrounding areas.

Conrad Orchard is in the former Regent building and is about a 30-minute drive from the airport, SIN. There is plenty of...
01/05/2024

Conrad Orchard is in the former Regent building and is about a 30-minute drive from the airport, SIN. There is plenty of hotels, shopping and restaurants around the hotel with several big shopping centres close by. The hotel is newly refurbished and has several bars and restaurants on the first three floors. A special mention for the Italian restaurant, Basilico, which gas an excellent buffet. On the 11th floor is the executive lounge with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a good size gym on the second floor as well as a nice outdoor pool with a nice terrace. The rooms are nice and well-planned with modern features, for example the kettle is more like a work of art. Service is as always at Conrad, excellent! A great choice for Singapore

Crowne Plaza Vientiane is located about a 10-minute drive from the airport, VTE, and close to the city centre. There is ...
27/04/2024

Crowne Plaza Vientiane is located about a 10-minute drive from the airport, VTE, and close to the city centre. There is easy access to shopping, sightseeing and restaurants and the higher floors overlook the city and the Mekong river. The reception is on the ground floor with the restaurant and the elephant bar. On the second floor is the vast club lounge, which serves breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapés and drinks. On the third floor is a good size gym, an excellent full service spa and an outdoor infinity pool and pool bar. The rooms are nice, modern and spacious, I thoroughly recommend the deluxe suites on the top floor as they have both working areas and entertaining areas. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the services flawless. The hotel works well for both business and leisure travellers.

Iberostar Pinos Park on Mallorca is located about an hour away from the airport, PMI. The hotel is overlooking at cove a...
19/04/2024

Iberostar Pinos Park on Mallorca is located about an hour away from the airport, PMI. The hotel is overlooking at cove and has easy access to the beach, as well as boasting a big outdoor pool at the centre of the property. On the back of the property is the tennis court, children's playground and the main stage for the evening entertainment. The reception is at the streetlevel and the main restaurant and pool bar are on the pool level. Here you also find the what they call a fitness centre, which in reality is a 2x3 meter cupboard where they put old exercise equipment in. To make it more interesting they also limit the hours to 10-19 and you need to book it! Needless to say, if you come here for exercise, then running on the streets are your best option! The rooms are what you would expect from an all inclusive holiday place, and most rooms have a balcony overlooking the pool area. The food is good and varied, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Overall good value, but not much around the hotel unless you have a car.

Le Méridien Vienna is located in the city centre, and about 30-minutes drive from the airport, VIE. The hotel is moments...
30/03/2024

Le Méridien Vienna is located in the city centre, and about 30-minutes drive from the airport, VIE. The hotel is moments away from sights, restaurants, and shopping as well as a few minutes walk to the museum quarter and the opera house. The lobby is nice and modern with plenty of seating and you will find the bar to your left and the main restaurant is straight ahead in the center of the hotel. The indoor pool is in the basement together with a good sized gym. The rooms are nice, modern and big, and I recommend the executive suites if you are looking for more space and an entertaining area. Don't forget Méridien's art programme which gives you free access to Kunsthalle Wien by showing your room key. A nice well located hotel.

Park Hyatt Vienna is located in the golden quarter and about a 30-minute drive from the airport, VIE. The building is fr...
28/03/2024

Park Hyatt Vienna is located in the golden quarter and about a 30-minute drive from the airport, VIE. The building is from the turn of the century and used to be the national bank. The lobby is big with an airy atmosphere with steps leading up to the restaurant and bar and the lifts. The spa is located in the basement with an indoor pool in the old bank vault. You will part from this find the treatment room, sauna, steam room and of course a good size gym with plenty of equipment and machines. The rooms have high ceilings and great wooden floors and fixtures as well as huge windows overlooking the shopping streets. I highly recommend the suites as you get plenty of space. The hotel is close to most things, and with both high-end shopping and excellent restaurants around the corner, you can't go wrong!

Hyatt House Chelsea New York is nicely located on 28th and 6th Ave, giving easy access to both Greenwich and Chelsea as ...
20/03/2024

Hyatt House Chelsea New York is nicely located on 28th and 6th Ave, giving easy access to both Greenwich and Chelsea as well as midtown. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from EWR and LGA and a little over an hour to JFK. The hotel lobby is small and has a reception and a small pantry, and the restaurant and bar are on the second floor. Hyatt House has complimentary breakfast for all guests, and the bar serves food as well. The gym is on the top floor with views of the Empire State Building, and next to it, there is a nice outdoor terrace. The rooms are nice and big with nice working areas, and good size bathrooms. The rooms have plenty of storage and are well planned. An excellent choice for exploring the city!

Hyatt House Chelsea New York is nicely located on 28th and 6th Ave, giving easy access to both Greenwich and Chelsea as ...
20/03/2024

Hyatt House Chelsea New York is nicely located on 28th and 6th Ave, giving easy access to both Greenwich and Chelsea as well as midtown. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from EWR and LGA and a little over an hour to JFK. The hotel lobby is small and has a reception and a small pantry, and the restaurant and bar are on the second floor. Hyatt House has complimentary breakfast for all guests, and the bar serves food as well. The gym is on the top floor with views of the Empire State Building, and next to it, there is a nice outdoor terrace. The rooms are nice and big with nice working areas, and good size bathrooms. The rooms have plenty of storage and are well planned. An excellent choice for exploring the city!

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South is located just south of the city centre and about a 25-minute drive from the airport, YWG. T...
19/03/2024

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South is located just south of the city centre and about a 25-minute drive from the airport, YWG. There are parking spaces around the hotel and for diamond elite there are reserved spaces just outside the door. The lobby is nice and big with the reception, restaurant and bar and plenty of seating. Around by the lifts is the indoor pool and relaxation area, and on the second floor is a nice gym with plenty of machines and weights. The rooms are nice and spacious with plenty of storage and modern amenities. Around the hotel within a few minutes' drive, you will find both shopping and restaurants. Overall, it is a good hotel for both business and leisure in Winnipeg

Courtyard Markham Toronto is located about a 20-minute drive from the airport, YYZ. The hotel offers easy access to both...
17/03/2024

Courtyard Markham Toronto is located about a 20-minute drive from the airport, YYZ. The hotel offers easy access to both downtown and the surrounding parks. There is plenty of onsite parking, both outside and covered at $8 a day for guests. The hotel lobby is big and next to the reception you have a small pantry. There is also a restaurant and bar for breakfast and dinner as well as a spa with a nice range of treatments. On the lower level is a good size gym and an indoor pool. The rooms are nice and big with plenty of storage and a good working surface. If you want more space, then the suites will add a nice sofabed and living room to the equation. There are plenty of restaurants and shopping a few minutes drive from the hotel. Overall, it is a good base for exploring Toronto if you have a car.

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis is located just 10-minutes from the airport, MSP. There is a complimentary courtesy shuttle fro...
16/03/2024

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis is located just 10-minutes from the airport, MSP. There is a complimentary courtesy shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs about every 20 minutes. The lobby area is quite small but there is also a restaurant and bar next to reception. The hotel has a nice indoor pool and a good size gym. With Mall of America only 8 blocks away you are close to shopping and the light rail is across the road if you want to go downtown for bars and restaurants. The rooms are nice and big and have plenty of storage space and a place to work. An excellent airport hotel and a good base for exploring the twin cities.

Moxy Minneapolis Uptown is located about a 30-minute drive from the airport, MSP. Situated in the up and coming part of ...
14/03/2024

Moxy Minneapolis Uptown is located about a 30-minute drive from the airport, MSP. Situated in the up and coming part of Minneapolis and next door to restaurants and gastropubs, all within a block or two. The hotel looks like Moxy does, and the ground floor is all about social activities and work, with the bar as a centrepiece. In the basement is the gym, small but with treadmills, crosstrainer, and a bike as well as dumbbells and a punching bag. The rooms are nice and well-planned, if you want something special, try the junior suites, they are fabulous! The main drawback is that there is no food, which is okay for lunch and dinner, but an inconvenience for breakfast as there is nothing close early in the morning. Otherwise, it's an excellent choice

Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Chicago is only a 5 minute drive from the airport, ORD. The hotel is conveniently located close t...
13/03/2024

Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Chicago is only a 5 minute drive from the airport, ORD. The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport and next to the fashion outlet shopping. The hotel is modern, and the lobby has plenty of space, and there is complimentary water next to the reception. You will find the restaurants and bars on the ground floor as well as access to the conference rooms. Additionally, there is a good size gym and a nice indoor pool on the ground floor. The rooms are well planned, big and with good working surfaces. The hotel provides a complimentary courtesy shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Overall, it is a good hotel for layovers at ORD

Four points Wilmington is located next to the regional airport ILG and about half an hour from Philadelphia airport, PHL...
11/03/2024

Four points Wilmington is located next to the regional airport ILG and about half an hour from Philadelphia airport, PHL. The hotel is minutes away from shopping at the Christiania mall and not much longer to downtown Wilmington. There is plenty of parking space around the hotel, and it's complimentary. There is a nice lobby with access to the restaurant and bar as well as a good-sized gym on the ground floor. On the fourth floor is a guest laundry. The rooms are nice and big with plenty of space for both work and leisure. Excellent spot for exploring Delaware!

AC Marriott Humboldthain Park Berlin is located about a 45-minute drive or train ride from Berlin Airport, BER. The hote...
28/02/2024

AC Marriott Humboldthain Park Berlin is located about a 45-minute drive or train ride from Berlin Airport, BER. The hotel is coupled with Moxy and shares both parking and gym between them. A word of warning, the underground parking is really difficult if you have a standard size car as the downramp is quite narrow and bends sharply! The hotel lobby is nice and airy, and on the other side of the reception is the AC lounge and the restaurant. The gym is on the 6th floor on the Moxy side, and whilst small, it has what you need with machines and weights.
The rooms are a good size and well planned, try the junior suites for a nice living area as well. The hotel is moments away from restaurants, a shopping centre and public transport with both underground and regional trains. Getting into the city centre takes about 20 minutes on public transport. Overall, it is a good hotel for exploring Berlin.

Lindner Belvedere Vienna is located in the city centre and about 30 minutes on the train from the airport, VIE. The hote...
23/02/2024

Lindner Belvedere Vienna is located in the city centre and about 30 minutes on the train from the airport, VIE. The hotel is next to the Belvedere castle and park and close to both shopping, restaurants, and attractions. The lobby is small with a bar and a restaurant across from the reception. The wellness area is on the top floor overlooking the park and the castle and has a good size gym. The rooms are modern and a good size, and try to get a room facing the back or the courtyard to cut out traffic noise. The hotel is part of Hyatt's JdV collection if you have elite member status. The breakfast is extensive and the staff are friendly. It is a great hotel to explore Vienna.

AC Marriott St. Julian is located on the hill above the beach next to the Hyatt Regency. Being a new addition to the hot...
19/02/2024

AC Marriott St. Julian is located on the hill above the beach next to the Hyatt Regency. Being a new addition to the hotels in St. Julian it is modern and well planned. Whilst a small lobby it does have som nice seating with a very pleasant atmosphere. The gym and the indoor pool are located underground and the gym is well equipped and a good size. You will find the restaurant an the AC lounge on the top floor with with heated outdoor pool on the rooftop. There is also at the moment a complimentary underground parking. The rooms are nice and big with a lot of light and most of them with balconies. The location is great with restaurants, bars, cinema, shopping and nightclubs nearby. Overall a great hotel if you are looking for a city holiday with a beach and bars.

Marriott Courtyard London Gatwick is a 10-minute walk from the south terminal at Gatwick Airport, LGW. The design is con...
07/02/2024

Marriott Courtyard London Gatwick is a 10-minute walk from the south terminal at Gatwick Airport, LGW. The design is contemporary, and the lobby is big with the reception area, the bar, and the restaurant. There is a small but well equipped gym on the first floor net to the lifts. There are a few hotels and a petrol station next to the hotel if you don't fancy the food, or a walk back to the terminal. The rooms are nice and big and well planned with a work area. Overall, a good airport hotel for those early and late flights

Clarion Grand Östersund is located in the city centre of Östersund and about a 15-minute drive from the airport, OSD. Th...
20/01/2024

Clarion Grand Östersund is located in the city centre of Östersund and about a 15-minute drive from the airport, OSD. The hotel gives easy access to town as it is moments away from shopping, restaurants, and bars and no more than a 10-minute drive to the closest skiing centre. The hotel provides charged for indoor parking at the back of the hotel, which can be useful as it often gets below -30 degrees in the winter. There is a nice restaurant and bar in the hotel, with local food. There is a small relaxation area with a small pool, sauna and a small gym. They do provide access to a gym on town if you are serious about training. The rooms are spacious with good storage and good-sized bathrooms. A good hotel for exploring town and the surrounding areas or if you are happy with smaller downhill skiing.

Hyatt Grand Central New York is located in the Grand Central station building and thus giving direct access to the stati...
14/01/2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York is located in the Grand Central station building and thus giving direct access to the station and only minutes away from fifth avenue and midtown attractions and restaurants. The hotel lobby area is large with a nice atrium with plenty of seating, access to the restaurant and bar and a marketplace for food and drinks. On the 16th floor is the Commendore study, which is a blend of an executive lounge and a co-working space with free coffee, soft drinks and snacks which as both indoor and outdoor space. The gym is located on the top floor and has a good selection of equipment and weights. The rooms are nice and modern with good but small bathrooms. If you want bigger rooms then select the corner suites as you get a good size room with living and working space. Excellent hotel for exploring midtown or shopping.

Residence Inn JFK is located a 10-minute drive from the airport, JFK, and they provide a complimentary courtesy shuttle ...
14/01/2024

Residence Inn JFK is located a 10-minute drive from the airport, JFK, and they provide a complimentary courtesy shuttle from the federal circle 24/7. If you come by car, note that parking is $55 a night. The hotel is modern with a large lobby area with plenty of seating and a pantry, and this is also the breakfast area for the free american breakfast. The hotel has a good size gym with a good mix of machines and weights in the basement, and there is also a guest laundry. The rooms are big, modern, and well planned with a full kitchen, and they provide complimentary grocery deliveries. An excellent choice for a layover or extended stay in the New York area.

Intercontinental Tahiti resort is located a 10-minute drive from the airport, PPT, and they provide complimentary parkin...
11/01/2024

Intercontinental Tahiti resort is located a 10-minute drive from the airport, PPT, and they provide complimentary parking if you come by car. The resort is made up of several buildings as well as a set of over water villas, and in between the beach and the two swimming pools. There is a full service spa and a good-sized gym on the grounds. There are several restaurants and bars around the resort, including fine dining. There is a shuttle service between the buildings when there is inclement weather. The premium rooms are nice, and you get a nice view of Moorea from the balcony. Whilst the rooms are nice and big, the rooms are poorly planned and are showing signs of age and could do with an update. They provide transit rooms and baggage storage if you leave after check out time. The hotel is a good choice for exploring the island and for transit in and out to the islands.

Intercontinental Bora Bora Thalasso Spa is located a 20-minute boat ride from the airport, BOB, and another 20-minute ri...
09/01/2024

Intercontinental Bora Bora Thalasso Spa is located a 20-minute boat ride from the airport, BOB, and another 20-minute ride from the main island. The resort is all over water villas, and you get the best views from Otemanu view villas. The resort has a great full service spa, but sadly, it only has a very small gym with limited options, especially for a 5-star property. The main part of the resort has three restaurants and several bars, and some with a great wine collection. The pool is a decent size and is next to the beach and the water sports equipment. Next to the reception area is a small shop in case you need a few small things. The resort also has an area where they regrow coral to bring back to the reef and lagoon. There is plenty of opportunity to watch fish at the bridges to the villas, and if that is not enough, then all the villas have a glas table to look the fish at night from the sofa. The villas are nice and big with a view of the sea from the bedroom. There is a nice balcony with direct access to the sea as well. A great place to relax! #

 is located a 20-minute boat ride from the airport, BOB. You arrange to be collected at the airport by the hotel concier...
02/01/2024

is located a 20-minute boat ride from the airport, BOB. You arrange to be collected at the airport by the hotel concierge, and you will get checked in at the arrival dock. The room key is embedded in a wristband, where black is for Hilton Gold and Diamond elite members. You will be taken on a short resort tour with resort information before taking you to your room. There is a nice full service spa up the hill that has marvellous views of the resort. There are several restaurants and bars around the property, as well as room service options. There is a medium-sized gym with a few machines and weights coupled with a running track around the resort and a tenniscourt. There is also a kid's club and a transit lounge for late departures. By the main pool area, you also find the resort event schedule and water sports equipment. There is a Hilton elite members private beach with sun loungers and cabanas next to the reception area. The villas range from Lagoon view, Beach view to Over water villas in combination with or without private pools. All the villas are great and are good sized with plenty of living space, so the choice is down to budget and taste. The resort is well worth a visit, and the environment and service are great. However, as a frequent visitor to Conrad properties around the world, I sadly must say that compared to other Conrad resort s, the property is seriously underwhelming as a Hilton diamond elite member. At all other properties and resorts, there are either lounges, events, socials, activities, or discounts for elite members and, in most places, upgrades, but sadly, none of that here, which is a shame.

Hilton Tahiti is located about a 10-minute drive from the airport, PPT, and has free parking and is connected to a shopp...
01/01/2024

Hilton Tahiti is located about a 10-minute drive from the airport, PPT, and has free parking and is connected to a shopping centre with a large grocery store. As most tropical countries, it has an open lobby that connects to the bar and a great view over the pool area and the ocean. The resort has several restaurants and bars, including a swim up bar. For elite members, there is a lounge on the third floor with snacks and soft drinks, and there is a reserved area by the pool. The pool is big and works both for swimming and relaxing. There is a full service spa with a great selection of treatments and a well equipped gym. The rooms are nice, modern and well designed with good size bathrooms and most rooms have a great view of the pool and ocean. It's a great choice for Tahiti if you don't want to fly out to the islands.

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