Hotel Scoop https://www.hotel-scoop.com Daily reviews of lodging worth talking about, from professional travel writers Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:37:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://s3.amazonaws.com/users.feedblitz.com/8da603f364ea455c7370abf3da776a30/hotel-scoop-logo-200.jpg Hotel Scoop https://www.hotel-scoop.com https://www.hotel-scoop.com/arizonas-shady-dell-trailer-park-offers-instagram-worthy-stays/ Arizona’s Shady Dell Trailer Park Offers Instagram-Worthy Stays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/750478976/_/hotel-scoop~Arizona%e2%80%99s-Shady-Dell-Trailer-Park-Offers-InstagramWorthy-Stays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/750478976/_/hotel-scoop~Arizona%e2%80%99s-Shady-Dell-Trailer-Park-Offers-InstagramWorthy-Stays/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.hotel-scoop.com/?p=57848 Wedged into a steep canyon in the Mule Mountains of Southern Arizona, the picturesque former copper mining town of Bisbee was once the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Today, it is best known for its lively arts and antique scene, as well as its LGBTQ-friendly nightlife. And while there are numerous historic hotels and Airbnbs, one spot — the Shady Dell — truly complements the city’s eccentric personality.   Quirky, Camera-Ready Shady Dell The Shady Dell is no ordinary trailer park. It is one of the area’s most photographed sites, and for good reason. The one-of-a-kind resort,

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Shady Dell welcome sign that looks like vintage postcard

Quirky, Camera-Ready Shady Dell

The Shady Dell is no ordinary trailer park. It is one of the area’s most photographed sites, and for good reason. The one-of-a-kind resort, located about five minutes southeast of downtown Bisbee, comprises a collection of restored midcentury travel trailers from the 1940s and...

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Milky blue lagoon next to modern buildings with floor-to-ceiling windows and lounge chairs

I found just 24 hours at Silica Hotel (and the associated Blue Lagoon) a perfect way to relax and revive after a whirlwind month of on-the-go travel. For our short stay at the one-story, 35-room property, we soaked plenty, ate and drank well, and slept soundly in the soothing...

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Can a landmark like Hotel 24 South embody a city’s spirit? You bet.

The independently-owned Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia, is not only a iconic architectural gem. The Historic Hotels of America property is also a cultural beacon. The hotel sits in the heart of an downtown full of entrepreneurs. Just walk a few steps and you’ll find unique restaurants, boutiques and outstanding theatrical performances.

The 124-guestroom hotel was built in 1924, restored in 2005, and underwent a meticulous renovation in 2018. While the owners made sure modern amenities were forefront, they also were careful to maintain the structure’s past elegance. And their efforts have been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Return to Lex Hotel Cebu City, Philippines

A return to the Philippines post Covid brought me back to Cebu City. On this trip, I headed to the Lex Hotel Cebu with the intention of just a two-night stay. I stayed several more nights instead.

Although I generally head to new places when I travel, I returned to the Lex Hotel, formerly a Best Western, because of familiarity. I stayed here with my son seven years ago when he was 14 and remembered it as one of our favorite stays. The infinity pool on the rooftop was a huge hit. We also treated my dad to a Father’s Day buffet. Fond memories are powerful pulls.

Lex Hotel, Cebu City, The Philippines

Convenient Location in Cebu City

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Tall tan building on city street

For convenience, I booked the Holiday Inn Express London-Stratford because it’s one of the closest hotels to the concert venue. Is it the best hotel for the ABBA Voyage show? That’s hard to say....

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