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Ryan Walker
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 เม.ย. 2020
Honest, high-quality reviews of the world's best hotels & resorts.
To me, hotels are the culmination of all things travel: hospitality, experiences, people, cuisine, culture, nature, history. They are your temporary home when you are in a foreign land.
My passion is to find the 'temporary homes' that are the very best around the globe; the places that make you feel like you would make that home permanent if you could.
My mission is to celebrate the spaces and brands that align with that sense of place, and criticize those that present false versions of it or fall short in passion or effort.
My hope is to share my findings with as many of you as possible.
It is important to me that this is done beautifully. I feel music, visual imagery, structure, and script tells these stories in a way that a list or written review could never.
All reviews out of 50 points total, in five categories:
Room
Ambiance
Dining
Service
"It-Factor"
Thank you for going on this adventure with me ❤️
To me, hotels are the culmination of all things travel: hospitality, experiences, people, cuisine, culture, nature, history. They are your temporary home when you are in a foreign land.
My passion is to find the 'temporary homes' that are the very best around the globe; the places that make you feel like you would make that home permanent if you could.
My mission is to celebrate the spaces and brands that align with that sense of place, and criticize those that present false versions of it or fall short in passion or effort.
My hope is to share my findings with as many of you as possible.
It is important to me that this is done beautifully. I feel music, visual imagery, structure, and script tells these stories in a way that a list or written review could never.
All reviews out of 50 points total, in five categories:
Room
Ambiance
Dining
Service
"It-Factor"
Thank you for going on this adventure with me ❤️
Inside Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii! (Lilo & Stitch, Moana, and More)
Hawaii with pixie dust! ✨
Aulani means "Messenger of the Chief"; a pact Disney made with the local Hawaiian people to bring authentic history and culture to thousands of travelers every year in O'ahu.
It may not be the most luxurious hotel in O'ahu, but everyone can agree there is something special about this property. Whether you're young, or young at heart, you will feel the magic at Aulani.
0:00 - Welcome to Aulani!
1:43 - The Room
5:06 - The Dining
7:53 - The Ambiance
10:15 - The Service
12:22 - The It-Factor
13:47 - Final Score and Ranking Sheet
This review is not sponsored by Disney or the Aulani Hotel - just an honest review from a guest staying here for the first time 🤎
Aulani means "Messenger of the Chief"; a pact Disney made with the local Hawaiian people to bring authentic history and culture to thousands of travelers every year in O'ahu.
It may not be the most luxurious hotel in O'ahu, but everyone can agree there is something special about this property. Whether you're young, or young at heart, you will feel the magic at Aulani.
0:00 - Welcome to Aulani!
1:43 - The Room
5:06 - The Dining
7:53 - The Ambiance
10:15 - The Service
12:22 - The It-Factor
13:47 - Final Score and Ranking Sheet
This review is not sponsored by Disney or the Aulani Hotel - just an honest review from a guest staying here for the first time 🤎
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America’s Oldest CAVE Hotel
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300 feet above the canyon below and dynamite-blasted into a sheer cliff-side... Kokopelli Caves is hands-down one of the most unique hotels I've ever reviewed. Please like this video so others can see what it's like to stay here, and subscribe for many more reviews of unique hotels around the world. 🖤 Ryan 00:00 - Welcome to the Cave 01:40 - The Room 07:04 - The Ambiance 08:29 - The Dining 10:4...
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas FULL Review + Four Bedroom Suite
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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas seems like the epitome of sexy, cool, and chic, but what is it really like to stay here? I booked the four bedroom suite to find out. Please like this video so others can see what it's like to stay here! 💜 Ryan 00:00 - Welcome to the Cosmo! 00:45 - The Dining 03:02 - The Room 08:35 - The Ambience 10:34 - The Service 12:29 - It-Factor and Final Score 13:39 - Ranking...
I Reviewed the Disneyland Hotel in California
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The Happiest Stay in California... or is it? I reviewed every part of the Disneyland Hotel in California, and let's just say not everything was a 10/10. I did get to meet Pluto, so that is a plus. ºoº Please like this video so others can see what it's like to stay here! ❤️ Ryan 00:00 - Checking In 00:40 - The Room 05:37 - The Ambiance 06:20 - The Dining 07:43 - The Service 09:49 - It-Factor and...
I Secretly Reviewed the Most EXCLUSIVE Hotel in Los Angeles
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Hotel Bel Air in California really is one of the most private, discrete hotels I have ever stayed at! Definitely can see why celebrities and the ultra-wealthy would choose it as a getaway. Please like the video so more people can see exactly what it is like to stay here! ❤️ Ryan 00:00 - Checking In 01:14 - THE ROOM 03:04 - THE DINING 04:22 - THE SERVICE 07:49 - THE AMBIANCE 09:40 - THE IT-FACTO...
Anguilla Four Seasons Hotel FULL Review
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Four Seasons Anguilla was exactly what you'd expect: peaceful and quiet. I could have sat on that beach for days, and the bed in this hotel was the best so far. Please like the video so more people can see exactly what it is like to stay here! ❤️ Ryan 00:00 - Arriving 01:45 - The Room 04:35 - Breakfast 05:03 - Public Spaces 07:02 - Dinner 07:58 - Fitness 09:02 - Final Review All footage was rec...
I Survived The Haunted ‘Shining’ Hotel - The Stanley
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The Stanley was one to check out if you like ghosts, paranormal, or ..steam powered cars? Was getting worried I might get trapped here... forever... and ever... and ever. Please like the video so more people can see exactly what it is like to stay here! ❤️ Ryan 00:00 - Check-In 01:25 - Hotel Public Areas 05:13 - Room Review 13:30 - Ghost Stories 15:00 - The Ghost Hunt 17:26 - Full Review 23:18 ...
Sorry your experience wasn’t great for you. We go every year and not one time have I been disappointed. Going in October 👍🏼
They gave.you a $1000 complimentary bottle of wine, screaming eagle 😅
Thank you for this! ❤
We wanted to book a 1 Bedroom 2 Queen Villa for our family of six (2 adults 4 children) and they said we couldn’t because it only sleeps five. They said we had to get a 2 Bedroom Villa which is like 4k more and waaaaaay more room than we need or want. We were wondering how they would even know if we booked a 1 Bedroom 2 Queen Villa with six instead of five people and they said something about wristbands which I didn’t see in your video. Wondering if we should roll the dice and get the 1 Bedroom and save 4k and try and get another wristband we may or may not need.
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Wow. Thanks for the truth. I really enjoyed this video. I will be spending my husband's 50th birthday there, September I did inquire about balloons . They said they don't do that anymore. That was a bummer.
That’s exactly why I do these reviews. Happy birthday to your husband and be sure to come back and let us know what you thought
I hate when you filling bathtub and the water inconsistent! What a ridiculous nitpick. 4:28
Sure, but no $600-$1000/night hotel would ever have a bathtub like that
@@ryanwalkerT5 so true!
For that kind of money in this economy I’m nitpicking everything
Pretty fair review. I too was disappointed about no room service. Miss details like music in elevators and the quality of shampoo and conditioners. Also all the included activities such as drawing, storytelling time, and character meet and greet. Also for parents free hour and half daycare where you drop off the kids for that time where they get activities and you get to do adult things.
Incredible music in the elevator and lobby. Couldn’t show because Disney copyright - but YES
In all honesty Disney took away lots of things after the pandemic (Free fastpass, magical express shuttle and luggage service at WdW, Leis at Aulani,
Right! But prices keep going up.
Built with dynamite 🧨 sounds really safe
😂
I would like to comment that this is not a hotel but rather a Bed and Breakfast. So no, there aren't some of the standard hotel amenities like a pool, fitness or business center but there is wifi and a large TV that you can watch your subscriptions on. You park in a locking garage before you make your way down the trail so your car is protected. There is breakfast food and beverage provided in the refrigerator as well as coffee and tea! You also receive a complementary bottle of wine, locally made at Wines of the San Juan. I recommend you visit there as well if you have the time! True, the staff is small but it's catering to one guest at a time so it doesn't require a large staff. Truly personalized attention. We found Carissa's massages to be outstanding! We had full hour body massages on a real massage table not the chair. After hours of travel the massages were extremely beneficial and added to our vacation experience! As far as the food all we can say is our experience was a 10 out of 10! Chef Kennedy prepared everything fresh for us when we ordered. Our steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked to our liking! The baked potato was big enough for 2, he did not skimp on anything! The Birria, rolled Tacos and Dragonfruit Salsa did not disappoint either! This was some of the best Southwestern cuisine we have had. And we agree, the cookies are the best! New Mexico is known for spicy food. I'm sure if spicy is not your thing Chef Kennedy could accommodate if you asked. You can purchase Kokopelli souvenir T-shirts for $20 which are really cute! We look forward to staying there again in the future!
It can be tough to show all the details in a shorter video, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and write this out for everyone!
You’re pronouncing “Aulani” wrong.
Doubt that, I learned in Olelo Room ;)
Would you stay in a cave? 🤔
Awesome my friend...
This man is the best part of Aulani!! See you in Oahu again soon
@@ryanwalkerT5 Thank you.
Love aulani resort ❤so beautiful very luxurious amazing rooms and restaurants and love the merch they have Hawaii is such a beautiful place grew up going to Hawaii growing up so many amazing memories that will last with me forever 😊
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The shower would be an amazing experience.
One of the best anywhere I’ve stayed
Hand drilled with dynamite?
It’s not advised but it does the trick
This is an exceptionally well shot review. I felt like given what you showed of the room I’d give it a lower score! Something like 4.5/10. It seemed like there wasn’t as much Disney IP sprinkled about like some of their other resorts.
I think that Mickey lamp brought it up a point 😂
Great quality in your video capture. Lots of good shots, as well as lighting. AMA‘AMA tight shot was especially well done. Hard to compare anything Disney to anything else because they have a built-in audience that will overlook the absence of certain amenities from, say, the Four Seasons next door. That said, I love the resort, as well as the respect paid to local culture. Might want to also note there are no private beaches in Hawaii. All are public, period. Ko Olina resorts are no exception. If not a guest, you can’t use the chairs. However, you can still visit the beach.
Yes thank you - almost reviewed the FS next door but opted for Halekulani (coming soon!)
Didn’t realize the history of the hotel! Another awesome and informative review
👍 new SUBSCRIBER Like 115 great review/tour of Cosmopolitan !!
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Wowww!! This place looks magical
The Ambiance was one of the highest yet
How do they keep getting better??????????
Glad you liked the review! Have you stayed here?
@@ryanwalkerT5I have!! It was amazing!
Wow! Amazing.
How I can book here
Search Kokopelli cave New Mexico 🙌
Cool!
Clearly I'm not affluent enough to relate to this guy. I can honestly say the quality of the hotel room curtains has never affected my vacation in any way.
Fair - what is most important to you in the room?
Great review! I’m down to stay in a cave now!
Wow! What? This is insanely cool!
sure do want to stay here after watching this!
Great review! Was hoping you would end with a glimpse of the rock you made and left for staying
13:50 We left the Traveleers rock! 🎉
@@ryanwalkerT5 I saw it!! Missed it the first time I watched!! Thanks for pointing it out.
I give this review a 10/10. This guy is the MKBHD of hotels.
That means the world thank you 🙏
That’s a nice cave
Nicest I've ever slept in!
Electric
Absolutely incredible! I HAVE to stay at this place one day.
Thanks so much! going this week and will use your advice :)
Enjoy and let me know what you’d rate it!
Love this one!! Do Aulani next
You should do the Aulani hotel!!
my n my guys go to cosmo a few times a year & i mentioned that it smelled way too good in there & that the a/c had a fragrance 🤤 they really know how to delight your senses. makes you never wanna leave
Yes! Did you agree with the scores? Anything you’d score differently?
I think you scored everything fairly for the most part. Absolute quality video 🔥 looking forward to future reviews
This or wynn?
Haven’t reviewed the Wynn yet but I heard it’s the best. What do you think?
@@ryanwalkerT5 never been cosmo. I will go there later this year.
Good stuff Ryan!
Thank you!
Personally I think Red Plate is the best restaurant at Cosmopolitan.
What would you give it 1-10?
@@ryanwalkerT5 10. Food and service are off the charts awesome. It seems to get better each time I go.
Man have big muscles
😂
I hate to say it but Anguilla is definetly the one place in the world that should require you to go off property 6:08 - there are so many restaurants and beaches on the island, that staying and eating where you sleep is a NO NO!!! With that said IMHO there's something off putting & weird about the Four Seasons... The walk down some of those corridors is borderline scary at night 1:34 - during the day it's fine but at night it gives off a completely different vibe... 7:49 It's clean, it's massive, it has all the amenities, a private beach but for some reason it seems out of place... 11:11 You might get the sense you're in a addiction recovery facility... or a Matrix like simulation... I was there when it was *_Viceroy_* as well... Perhaps it lacks character or it's the overall emptiness of the resort... 10:47 I dunno what it is but just turning onto that long long drive and not seeing another person, car or a golf cart coming the other way I always found weird... 00:08 Maybe that's what's missing - something or someone to say _Welcome..._ P.S. Food wise I would recommed Eve's Oven, Tasty's (Breakfast), Veya (Dinner Experience) Johnno's (Lunch) for a quick bite... Straw hat(Lunch), Blanchard's (Lunch) just up the beach on Mead's Bay... Go to Anguilla for August Monday (1st Monday in August/Carnival) and goto St. Maarten for the Heineken Regatta (party hard) then come to Anguilla to recover... Skip the gym - especially for August Monday - everyday for a week there's a Boat Race at a different beach with food, drink and concerts all over the Island... Staying at the Four Seasons while everything else is going on around you is the greatest crime imaginable...
Loved this and you should do more. This was engaging and fun to watch. You have a gift! We are headed to California and have been watching a lot of youtube videos. I look reviews that has a lot of useful content (like the bed and those sheets) without shaky cameras (and people eating with their mouths full who needs that?). Your video was thoughtful and dialogue was thought out, organized, and creative (thank you). I was disappointed that this was the only one you have regarding the mouse. So I do hope you make more. We are going for 5 days and staying club level at the disneyland hotel. Our biggest issue was do we stay at the OG or the California (which Club level is better). We know the downfalls of DVC. So I hope you get to review these before September.
More Disney in the works! So glad you liked it
lets see how far we can take it....can i have the bath filled with strippers and blow?...gee thanks so much lol
Such a great review. I would be interested in an Aulani review as well.
Where is this located in Puerto Rico?
Dorado Beach Ritz - full review coming to the page soon 🙌