The Insider’s Guide to the Biggest Little City in the World

Emerging as a city with a distinct culture of its own, Reno has come alive in recent years as an affordable playground for foodies, libationists, music enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Get there by train, plane, automobile, or even hot-air balloon. (Reno hosts the World’s Largest Free Hot Air Balloon Festival.) However you arrive, Reno is a […]

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Word of Mouth: New Orleans

At Stash, we believe that the best travel experiences are found via word-of-mouth, not guidebooks. That’s why we’re giving you the inside scoop from the locals.  Today, the pros from the New Orleans Hotel Collection share the inside scoop on the Big Easy. 1. It’s not as touristy as you’d think… Take a daytime trip on the […]

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Tell us about yourself, earn 200 points

A few quick clicks: you tell us what you like and what you do, we give you 200 points. It’s really that easy. Every year, you can earn 200 points by updating your member profile and preferences. It helps us make Stash better, but more importantly, it helps make your stays even better. It’s a […]

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Hotels that Rock (n’ Roll)

Alright, all Stash partners rock, but some truly have a unique history with Rock n’ Roll. Grab your guitar, fire up the old tour bus and stay like rock-royalty. (And remember, trashing hotel rooms was never cool.) “There are places I remember…” Edgewater Hotel most certainly qualifies as a place to remember. Seattle’s only over-water […]

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Recommend a Hotel, Earn 200 Bonus Points

Bigger, Better, Faster, More. We’re committed to growing the Stash network to give you opportunities to earn Stash points everywhere you travel. In fact, just this year we’ve added 18 hotels to the Stash network. Now, we want to know where you think we should grow next. Give us the scoop on your favorite independent hotels, […]

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5 Memorable Meeting Venues

Offsite meetings: a time to bring the brains together to collaborate, cooperate, negotiate, or celebrate. Whatever the reason, you’re setting up a space to do something special. Why settle for uninspiring spaces often found at chain hotels when you can gather in a truly exceptional place? You can count on ANY Stash partner to make your meetings […]

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The Extra Point: Loyalty Lessons in Sports & Hospitality

Face paint, body paint, giant foam fingers, giant foam “cheese” hats, temporary tattoos, real tattoos – dedicated sports fan know no limit when it comes to showing their love and dedication to their team. Then why are some of the most-loved sports teams rolling out loyalty programs? Savvy teams, like savvy hoteliers, know that a […]

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New to Stash: Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, NV

If “Reno” conjures up visions of smoke-filled casinos, you’ve got another thing coming. Meet Whitney Peak Hotel. Health nuts, adrenaline junkies and music lovers will all feel right at home smack-dab in the center of downtown Reno, “the best little city in the world.” What makes Whitney Peak Hotel one-of-a-kind? Well, at Stash, we thought […]

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Hotels with Religious Roots

From the first convent for African American nuns on not-so-saintly Bourbon Street to a temple-turned-treehouse, these Stash hotels have some holy history. The Priory Hotel | Pittsburgh, PA Alright gumshoe, you guessed it —The Priory Hotel was once a priory. In 1888, the Benedictine monks built the priory as an addition to St. Mary’s Church. […]

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Happy Holidays, from Our One-of-a-Kind Family to Yours

All year long, we celebrate the unique touches that make independent hotels remarkable — their history, their connection to their communities, their heartfelt service, and their free-thinking, free-wheeling attitudes. This season, we’re celebrating homegrown experiences that make holidays with friends and family unforgettable. Like the independent-hotel spirit, true holiday spirit cannot be duplicated, fabricated or […]

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