About Karenable
Karenable offers straight-talk hotel reviews and distilled food finds for travelers and foodies, so you enjoy better stays and better meals.
My mother's mantra, “Good, better, best; never let it rest,” shaped how I travel and how I cook. After decades of international work, family adventures, and joyful returns to favorite cities, our kids started calling the places that met my standards “Karenable.” The name stuck.
The Karenable standard
A place earns the Karenable nod when it delivers:
- Service that anticipates your needs
- Attention to the details that matter: restful beds, smart lighting, quiet rooms, thoughtful storage
- Location that fits your itinerary, not just a pin on the map
- Atmosphere and ambiance you can feel, a genuine sense of place
- Worth the price, the "wow equation" has to add up
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How I review
- I expect excellence in sleep quality, service consistency, and design that serves the guest.
- I assess value within category (boutique gem to five-star icon).
- I note what's magical and what missed the mark, in plain English.
- I revisit and update checklists as places surprise or disappoint.
- (Occasionally, you'll see my Karenable rating, yes, including the champagne emoji.)
Beyond hotels: food, distilled
I'm equally passionate about food, from home-chef kitchens to cookbooks, cooking shows, classes, and global cuisines. In the Food section, I do the heavy lifting and sift through the noise to bring you the best ideas and practical advice in one place.
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Why I started Karenable
With a nudge from my husband, a supercar aficionado and author of SSOReport.com, I created Karenable.com to share seasoned, straightforward hotel perspectives. I later expanded into food. The goal is simple: give you what you won't find elsewhere. Clear standards, honest context, and useful information, so you can make excellent choices.
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Disclosure
I pay my own way. No comps, no affiliate links. I only recommend places and things that meet (or nearly meet) the Karenable standard.
