Independent

  • Jade Boutique Hotel Review

    The Jade Boutique Hotel sits in one of Hanoi’s best neighborhoods for walkability — a short stroll from Hanoi Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake — at a price point that’s hard to argue with. We stayed in May 2026 at around $40 a night on Agoda, breakfast included. The room is compact. There’s no getting…

  • Symphony Suites Ipoh Review

    This Symphony Suites Ipoh review covers a one night budget stay that delivers the essentials without overcomplicating things. The room is basic but includes a small separate living room space — a practical touch that adds a bit of breathing room compared to a standard single room layout. The fitness center is on site for…

  • WEIL Hotel Review

    This WEIL Hotel Ipoh review covers one of the most surprising stays in the Crash Course Hotels catalog — and a property that changed how I think about what a heritage city hotel can be. Ipoh is one of Malaysia’s most underrated destinations and the WEIL sits at the centre of it with direct mall…

  • 56 Hotel Sukhumvit Review

    This 56 Hotel Sukhumvit review covers a budget option in the Bang Na area of Bangkok — a quieter, more local part of the city that sits away from the tourist chaos without sacrificing convenience. Bang Na has a different feel from central Bangkok. More local, less hectic — the kind of neighborhood where you…