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Our reviewers

Pacific Summit Plaza has published since 2018. Each writer below books an ordinary stay, then files what the night actually felt like.

Felix Novak

Contributing travel journalist

Felix has spent years on the road checking into hotels so readers don’t have to guess. His notes read like a well-travelled friend talking you through a place he actually stayed — warm, personal, and specific about sleep, service, and the walk to the door.

Articles by Felix Novak

Simon Petrov

Coastal & beach resorts reviewer

Simon has spent years on the road checking into hotels so readers don’t have to guess. He writes with holiday-bright energy — vivid rooms, evening light, and the small sensory details that make a stay feel alive.

Articles by Simon Petrov

Freya Vance

Coastal & beach resorts reviewer

Freya hunts down the small details — the pillow feel, the breakfast impression, the welcome at the desk. Her voice is editorial and trustworthy: factual, balanced, and honest about both the good and the merely fine.

Articles by Freya Vance

Clara Reyes

Travel editor & on-the-road reviewer

Clara reviews everywhere from quiet retreats to busy city landmarks. Cosy and reassuring on the page, she focuses on comfort and hospitality without rushing the reader past the nuances that matter.

Articles by Clara Reyes

Nathan Moreau

Resort & spa specialist

Nathan always books the ordinary room, never the showcase suite, to see the real experience. He writes with an editorial balance — clear about strengths, careful with caveats, and focused on what a typical guest should expect.

Articles by Nathan Moreau