Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

We finally used our “Night Out in Dallas” winning bid we received from the Caesar Salad Competition this past year. Not only did we get to stay at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, but our winning bid also included driving a brand new snazzy 2014 Lexus IS from Sewell Lexus of Dallas. Being first timers to the mansion, we couldn’t wait to investigate. There are many different rooms to...

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Upon arrival, Houston’s Royal Sonesta Hotel left none other than a card for me. Before that, the check-in guy was extra nice. It wasn’t like he had to be as nice as he was. He could have gotten away with being several levels beneath this level of nice. I have never been to a hotel that purposely left two pears, an apple, and semi expensive bottled water sitting there— for me. This is free,...

Chicago: Wave at W Hotel

This is just weird. How can there be a continental breakfast you can't see. This continental breakfast isn't set up on a table or two, it's in the real restaurant of the W Hotel in Chicago. Our free continental breakfast is included with our room. We just have to use it. We have to. All of the non-losers are ordering from the real menu. All of these non-continental people around us have eggs and...