H2O Tiger

The Watermark is my favorite when visiting Baton Rouge, Lod Cook is great if you need to be on campus but its a bit dated at this point.

My review of the Watermark is below if you're interested.

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We [Florida] as well as Stanford, USC,and UCLA are easily the top 4

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Powerhouses

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I have a similar layover later this month. BA to AA.

I'm going lounge hopping in T3.

TD has a great PM feature.

Appreciate all of the responses, I have a good relationship with a local bank so a traditional loan is definitely in the cards, and preferred.

I guess my biggest issue is finding the proper broker, CPA, attorney, etc. After 10 years in consulting I just assume that everyone is lying to me and trying to screw me.

With some of the business owners I know now, their orgs would be too large for me to realistically purchase. Obviously these things live and die on the individual business in question.

Oh no, it’s still a ton, but I think the last 2-3 days has wiped out around $50k

When I find out I’ll let you know. But I regularly take 2+ weeks without issue. I’m never really “off” though as I still answer emails and take calls on vacation.

The PIC wasn't legal either. Just like the crash of the Texas booster plane in Maine this week, gotta-get-there-itis got them.

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Pilot Experience:
The pilot had type ratings for the A-320, A-330, A-350, B-737, B-757, B-767, CE-500, and DC-10. As part of the pilot’s CE-500 type rating, he had the limitation “CE-500 Second in Command Required.” The pilot reported civil flight experience that included 17,000 total and 400 hours in the last six months as of his last first-class medical application dated April 29, 2025.

Review of the right-seat passenger’s logbook indicated that he had 175.3 total flight hours in single engine land airplanes as of November 29, 2025. The right seat passenger’s most recent first-class medical certificate was issued on August 12, 2024. The right seat passenger was not qualified to perform second in command duties per Title 14 CFR part 61.55.

The rear passenger reported civil flight experience that included 3,500 total and 65 hours in last six months as of his last medical application dated February 21, 2025. He was issued a second-class medical certificate without limitation.

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The Osaka Station Hotel

This may be one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in, right up there with the St. Regis Dubai.

We had a fantastic stay at The Osaka Station Hotel. Looking back on it, it may be one of my top stays ever. The attention to detail and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff may not have fully come across in this review but, if you’re visiting Osaka, this place should be near the top of your list!

In the airport: 8 hour layover in Doha

Stuck: 12 hours after scheduled departure after Air France cancelled our flight. Rebooked us on Emirates and gave us a hotel for the day (5am to 5pm).

If you can get a room, nothing is more convenient than Lod Cook if you're looking to be on campus. The Sonesta is also across the street from the football and baseball stadiums.

Otherwise, I really like the Watermark downtown. The Courtyard Marriott downtown is also a good option. I've also stayed at the Doubletree, Marriott, various Hilton properties, and Renaissance in BTR, all are good options.

Downtown isn't what it used to be, for better or worse, but I've enjoyed my stays there. If you're interested, my reviews of the Watermark and Courtyard are below.

Review: Watermark Baton Rouge

Review: Courtyard Baton Rouge Downtown