As experienced travelers (often for both business and pleasure), we have had our fair amount of “wow” moments as well as many “this is a five star hotel?” moments. We have been in five star hotels with filthy bathrooms, uncomfortable beds and paper thin walls, and four star hotels that were some of the most beautiful, comfortable and well-kept places we have ever seen.

During a business trip an idea struck us - why not create a site where we give the real details of the places we stay: how are the sheets, is the water pressure good, will the shower turn to ice in a few minutes - the details that make a stay truly enjoyable. Many sites post beautiful photos of hotels and leave it at that, but we want to show you the truth behind those fabulous photos you see online. By keeping the reviews anonymous, we ensure that there is no bias (i.e. no paid reviews) as the reviewers themselves will be unknown to the participating hotels.

Our target hotels are four and five star hotels around the world. The average starting price for the hotels is typically around $500 but can be much higher or lower depending on the area. This site is directed towards travelers with refined tastes but who also value comfort over status. If this sounds like you, join us as we take you on a journey around the world.