Jet Set Go!

Tablet Hotels, the fantastic hotel booking site which specialises in small, mostly independent, luxury hotels, recently launched an excellent member’s programme called Tablet Plus.

For just $195, you get the following, at over 200 participating hotels:

• Complimentary upgrade at check-in (subject to availability) and best available rate at the time of booking.

You will also receive any three of the following amenities as selected by each property:

• Complimentary continental breakfast for two
• Guaranteed 4pm check-out
• One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
• Spa voucher worth $50 US
• Complimentary airport transfer
• Complimentary internet access (only for hotels that do not already offer this free to all guests)
• Complimentary gym access for two for the length of your stay

I recently signed up, and have used my status twice now, for my last two trips to NYC, at the Tribecca Grand and my fave NY hotel: The Hotel on Rivington (the pic is from one of their Corner King rooms). They even upgraded my colleague, which was a nice touch.

Even if you only use it 3 times a year the room upgrade easily pays for itself, the late check-out and free internet access bonus’ are the icing on the cake.