Happy Happy Holidays from Stash

As we celebrate the holidays, we wanted to share with you our holiday wish list. 1. We wish for peace. World peace. Peace-of-mind. Peace-and-quiet. A piece of peppermint bark. 2. We wish you happy happy holidays. (Most people just say happy once, we said it twice because we are more sincere, and slightly competitive). 3. […]

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New to Stash: The Lane Hotel

Welcome, New Hampshire! Stash members can now earn and redeem points at The Lane Hotel in Keene. A landmark building redesigned into modern boutique hotel, The Lane Hotel is located in the middle of a classic New England town.  What we love: original exposed brick walls, a Keurig coffee maker in every room, and evening […]

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It’s Hitchin’ Time!

Did you know December is “engagement season”? (December’s five days away so PLENTY of time to choose your bride, fellas.) Our newest partner Vintage Villas Hotel & Events is a Texas Hill Country retreat on a bluff overlooking a lake—with deep expertise in hosting dreamy lakeview weddings. Arbor wedding with blue sky and Lake Travis […]

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Independent Hotels Give Back

People who work in hotels have big hearts. It’s part of what draws them to hospitality, so wild generosity from hotels comes as no surprise. We love the way independent hotels use their most unique assets—celebrity chefs, connections to the art world, a deep understanding of service—to give back to their neighborhoods and cities. Here […]

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New to Stash: The Chancellor Hotel

Welcome, Arkansas! Stash members can now earn and redeem points at The Chancellor Hotel, Fayetteville. Big city style, down home manners, and Razorbacks football at The University of Arkansas a couple of blocks away. U of A colors in The Old Main Suite. Bring your Razorbacks pennants if you’re in town for the big game, […]

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What you won’t read in Condé Nast about our Readers’ Choice 2013 Award Winners

We get the appeal of luxury here at Stash. Thick carpets, quiet corridors, full attention from expert staff …. But here’s what you’re not likely to read in Condé Nast: the secret ingredients that make our Readers’ Choice 2013 Award Winners an experience beyond traditional pampering. Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood CA If there was ever an […]

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New to Stash: The James Royal Palm

Stash members can now earn and redeem points at The James Royal Palm, Miami Beach.  Design, art, beach cabanas, ocean view rooms, unbelievably great service—in a sweet spot on South Beach.  What we love: Boxes filled with fresh, chilled papaya, pineapple and watermelon delivered to your beach chair. The New York Times calls the James Royal […]

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An Army of Tiny Rubber Penguins Cannot Fail

Sometimes a big idea needs a little rubber penguin to take it out into the world. Nobody here at Stash Hotel Rewards remembers who came up with Stashie, but a waddle of penguins (official phrase, we looked it up) arrived in the Seattle office one day and started poking around for liquor. We gently suggested […]

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Best Road Trip Ever: The Origin of Stash

It started on a business trip. Stash founder and CEO Jeff Low was in Manhattan and loving the independent hotel experience at Affinia 50: “My room had a painting of a poem written on a chalkboard—it was obviously chosen by someone with a passion for art. People got together in the evenings for wine or to […]

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Ready to Veer?

Road warriors with discerning taste, your time has come. Desire a little soul food, even on business trips? So do we. Introducing Veer, a blog devoted to road warriors who crave exceptional experiences off the beaten path. Style, creative food, drinks with a twist (or twisted drinks). New and unusual hotels with independent owners. Hotels […]

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