After spending the first few weeks of 2020 in Mississippi, Shae, Truffles and I headed one state over to Louisiana. Our first stop was Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital. We had a few accommodation options, including a category 1 Hyatt Place that would've only cost 5,000 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
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Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
After leaving New Albany, our second stop in Mississippi on our 50 state road trip was the state capital - Jackson. We actually stayed in Ridgeland which is just to the north of Jackson as the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland was excellent value when using points which turned … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Hartford Windsor, Connecticut
The third and final hotel we stayed at during our 3.5 weeks in Connecticut was the Residence Inn Hartford Windsor. We stayed there 10 nights using points as every 5th night is free when booking award stays using Marriott Bonvoy points. We had a great stay overall and loved the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Hartford Windsor, Connecticut
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Paducah, Kentucky
Shae and I were sad to leave Louisville after spending a week there (here's why we loved it so much), but it was time to move on to the next stop on our 50 state road trip - Paducah. Paducah is in the southwest corner of Kentucky, separated from Illinois by the Ohio River. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Paducah, Kentucky
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Oklahoma City South
After spending a couple of months in Illinois while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, our next state was Oklahoma. Our first stop in the Sooner State was its state capital, Oklahoma City. The best hotel option for our budget was the Residence Inn Oklahoma City South as it was … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Oklahoma City South
Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
For the final five days in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we decided to visit Huntsville. Our best hotel option was the Residence Inn Huntsville as, at the time, it was a category 1 Marriott Rewards property which meant it didn't require many points to stay … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners
After visiting Helton Creek Falls in the morning, we drove down to Atlanta where we were staying for ten nights. We'd booked the Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners (one of Marriott's brands) as it was a great deal when using points (more on that later). The … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners