Every once a while I like to go to one of my favorite travel sites, TripAdvisor.com, to see what people are saying about one of my favorite places, our hotel. From me you expect it, but I swear these are the real deal:

“This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at; the professionalism and courtesy of all staff that I encountered was outstanding. The investment in fittings and decor—matching the theme of the nearby glass museum—made my visit (with a few hundred colleagues!) a stay to remember.”

“We were absolutely amazed at this place…truly great food (try the 11-layer fudge chocolate cake, OMG!), great service from every staff member, extremely comfortable beds…”

“The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, and good location for walking to everything downtown.”

All in all, TripAdvisor’s contributors give the Hotel Murano an overall rating of four stars and we’re ranked as the #1 Tacoma hotel! We’re so proud and appreciative!

See you soon,

Dale

There are just a couple more chances to make it to one of Tacoma’s best events, the International Film Festival. All films harken from Tacoma’s sister cities from around the globe. On April 1 you can catch Aalesund, Norway’s, award-winning film, Troubled Water. The character development is so adept that even the flawed—and the very flawed—characters were moving and persuasive. Directed by acclaimed director Erik Poppe, this is a must-see.

On April 8, the final night, the festival will show Love Will Lead Us Home from Davao City in the Philippines. Unlike Troubled Water, an intense drama, this film is much more lighthearted, with a bit of humor thrown in, as well. Both films explore the complex, sometimes conflicting, emotions that are part and parcel of families and their highs and lows. Make the time to get to the festival; then write to me to tell me how glad you are that you did.

See you soon,

Dale