Are there any hotels on the list that are in an area you're familiar with? I was looking for one recently in a city I know very well geographically, and the reviews were consistent with the neighborhoods the hotels were in. All the reviews were written by patrons, not the hotels' PR departments.

Not everything is to everybody's taste, and some people are going to complain even about a luxurious penthouse suite, just because they like to complain. But if you've seen photos of the place, etc, and you like it, then I guess I'd take a chance.

Have a fun trip!