Travel
Places I've Been
Hotels, neighborhoods, and cities I've visited — along with notes on what made them memorable and a rating to help me remember if I'd go back.
2026
Bellyard Hotel Area: 4/5 West Midtown, Atlanta
Stayed here April 20–21, 2026. The Bellyard is a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property situated in West Midtown Atlanta — a really cool, walkable neighborhood with a great energy. The area itself stood out the most. Lots of good restaurants, bars, and things to do nearby. Would go back.
- Hotel: Bellyard, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Location: West Midtown, Atlanta, GA
- Stayed: April 20–21, 2026
- Brand: Marriott Tribute Portfolio
- Area Rating: 4 out of 5 — really liked the West Midtown neighborhood
West Midtown Atlanta has a distinctly different feel from downtown — more creative, more walkable, better food scene. The kind of neighborhood that makes you want to explore on foot.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hotel: 3/5 Conway, SC
Staying here April 21, 2026. The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway — named for its proximity to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Clean, comfortable, no complaints. A solid mid-range hotel that does exactly what it promises.
- Hotel: Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway
- Location: Conway, SC
- Stayed: April 21, 2026
- Brand: Marriott Fairfield
- Hotel Rating: 3 out of 5 — nice hotel, reliable Marriott quality
Conway is a small city just inland from Myrtle Beach. The hotel itself is well-kept and comfortable — the kind of place you're happy to have after a long day on the road.