I think it was Indigo before – Google Maps still shows as Indigo.
The location is good: a 7-minute walk from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 2 miles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and 8 miles from Siesta Key Beach.
The lobby looks stylish, with tropical-inspired decor.
A new residential building (condo or rental?) under construction is diagonally from the Voco (former Indigo) hotel, by the corner of Boulevard of the Arts & N Tamiami Trail. Their office maybe at 21 N Lemon Avenue, (941) 225 4888.
It looks out to their Van Wezel on the Sarasota Bay.
Hyatt House Tampa Downtown is a pleasant and efficient hotel in a convenient location.
I had never stayed at a Hyatt House before—this one is wonderful, from the location to the lobby and the room. The lattice screens add a touch of elegance. Coffee & tea are available 24/7.
The room is nicely laid out. The kitchenette—with a refrigerator and dishwasher—may be a bit more than necessary, but it is certainly appreciated.
Our room was made up promptly the following day—thank you. Breakfast is decent and included. The gym on the 4th floor is spacious, and the small pool is an added bonus.
Strutt & Parker is one of the largest property consultancies in the UK with a network of 60 offices, 10 in prime central London.
Cadogan Square is an affluent residential square in Knightsbridge, built in the late 19th century. Known for its red-brick houses and central private garden, it has some of the highest property values in London and sits close to Sloane Square (Sloane Street), Harrods, and Hyde Park.
A car with the licsence plate 1B / IB drives by. AI states that the number plate “1 B” is a private, cherished registration owned by an individual (or entity) based in London, whose identity is generally kept private. It was sold at a DVLA auction in 1994.
My last time in London was 2017, but this time in London, one word keeps coming to mind: vibrant. The streets in London are busy, lively, and jammed with people. Prosperity is an understatement.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to visit Mithraeum (Bloomberg Space): it closed for a school function. But we got to have coffee at the Walbrook Starbucks.
… some scenes
TUC Trade Union Congress @ Congress House, 23-28 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LS
Across the street from a Marks & Spencer, this 1,100-room hotel has two entrances, one on Harbet Road and one on Edgware Road.
The check-in desk, concierge station, a bar, and Tyburn Kitchen are on the ground floor. Not sure if they’ve a swimming pool. Tyburn is a full service restaurant that offers buffet breakfast.
Our room is on the 12th floor, looking out to Lisson Grove, with a decent size and view. I particularly like their low versatile rack under the TV.
The hotel straddles Krakowska (trams and shops) and Bożego Ciała, where Corpus Christi Basilica stands. Beyond the trams and low-rise building (residential?) is St. Stanislaus Church, which is 5 minutes on foot.
It’s convenient with shops, restaurants (such as Tbilisuri & Broo) and the Jewish quarter Kazimierz.
This is a decent 3.5/5 hotel (worn-out headboard) on the edge of the Old Town – 20 minutes walk to the Main Market Square or Rynek Główny.
The tour manager said they used to stay in a hotel on Rynek Główny, but it had no air conditioning, which is a must for Americans. Interestingly, the tour company has this description on the a/c at this hotel: “Air Conditioning may be operated on a seasonal basis, and with limited hours in season.”
At street level, they have a reception desk, a Polish restaurant Estragon, a bar, the Gold Cocktail Bar, and an outdoor sitting area. Our room is clean and functional.
It might be my fault, but when I used the Uber to call a car to the airport krk, the pickup spot is NOT at the hotel but at a place that is an 8-minutes walk away. Fortunately, we have time and are able to walk easily – traveling light has its advantages.
Overall: 3.5/5
The location: 4/5
The property: 3.5/5
The amenities: good
The room: 4/5
The bathroom: 4/5
The toiletries: Apotheke
Cleanness: 4/5
The service: good (didn’t need any)
The charging banks: 5/5
Bottled waters: yes
Large and lush towels (J. Sakalidis) that are very absorbent. Heavy doors. Our room has a small balcony. Plenty charging banks with various outlets, including US, and a USB port.
The shower has strong pressure, but the water blocker/panel is too short, causing water to spill out.
Bathtube looks inviting. It has two bars that help get down and up; the 空格 bottom of the round-shaped wall handle is practical.
The 6th-floor unmanned lounge provides finger foods and drinks. Beers and wines throughout the day, and liquors are out at night.
The swimming pool is tiny, but the desk is spacious, offering a lovely view. The 7th-floor restaurant looks out to the St. George church on Lycabettus trail and the sunset.
Many good restaurants within five minutes walking time, such as Taverna Vlassis.
821 S Marquette Ave 30th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402
This building was competed in 1929, modeled after the Monument in Washington DC. The 32 floor building was the tallest skyscraper in the city, is added to NRHP in 1978. Currently, it houses Foshay Tower Museum and the Observation Platform, and W Hotels, part of Marriott’s brand.
May return for the location. Weak shower and damp room.
location: 4/5
the room: spacious
shower pressure: weak
on-site amenities: a huge gym, and nothing else
toilerties: BeeKind
Upon several steps is their lobby and the Six15 Bar, with high ceilings. Hyatt brands this as a boutique hotel.
It was raining when we arrived, but they had run out of umbrellas. The staff member explained, “We stopped buying them because the guests don’t return them.”
… but isn’t this is the price of doing business?
I, for one, always return borrowed items to avoid the next guest having to face such a dilemma.
The young staff member is kind to check us in at 10 am: thank you. I was planning to leave the carry-on at the hotel.
The building has over a hundred years of history. It was the only building on the block back in 1915 (at least) when it was used as an Athletic Club. The last major renovation was done seven years ago. Next to the stairs at the entrance is a dumb waiter for your luggage.
The room is spacious, but the TV isn’t small, and I had trouble following the Taylor Fritz and Djokovic match at the US Open in New York.
The bathroom is spacious, but it lacks a fan (a vent above the toilet). They provide BeeKind toiletries. The shower pressure is very weak (a massive no for me), and the turner isn’t exactly fantastic.
A massive mirror by the two desks; thedouble door closet is big, but no luggage rack or sleepers.
The gym on the third floor is the biggest hotel gym I’ve seen so far, likely because it was once an athletic club. Then where is the swimming pool? – Ok, this is wishful thinking.
