Independent hotel reviews in Canada Est. 2018
Editorial team

Meet the writers behind our stays

Casa Verde Stay is a small desk of travellers who check in with a notebook and leave with an honest first-person piece. Each reviewer keeps a distinct voice — warm, bright, or carefully balanced — so you always know whose eyes you are reading through.

Rosa Hartley

Boutique hotels writer

Rosa has spent years on the road checking into hotels so readers do not have to guess what a lobby feels like after midnight. She writes the way a well-travelled friend talks over coffee — personal, warm, and rooted in what she noticed first.

When she unpacks a stay, she starts with the evening light, the bed, and the small kindnesses from staff that turn a room into a memory.

Articles by Rosa Hartley

Nadia Castellano

Travel editor & on-the-road reviewer

Nadia believes the best test of a hotel is a real overnight stay, not a brochure. Her writing carries holiday excitement — vivid colours, sensory detail, and the bright energy of someone who still loves unpacking in a new city.

She pays close attention to arrival rituals, room light, and the staff moments that make a polished property feel human.

Articles by Nadia Castellano

Simon Moreau

Senior hotel reviewer

Simon hunts down the small details — the pillow feel, the breakfast mood, the welcome at the desk. His voice is bright and enthusiastic, full of holiday spark and the sensory notes that make a stay easy to picture.

He is happiest when a quiet corridor and a friendly nod turn an ordinary check-in into something worth recommending.

Ingrid Nakamura

Coastal & beach resorts reviewer

Ingrid cares most about honest hospitality and staff who actually remember your name. Her reviews stay editorial and trustworthy — factual, balanced, and clear about both the glow and the meh.

She will tell you what surprised her, what guests keep praising, and when a property simply is not the right fit.

Articles by Ingrid Nakamura