{"id":1685,"date":"2026-01-21T08:17:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/editorial-standards\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:17:04","slug":"editorial-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Kroeger Editorial Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Last updated: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>We help travelers choose stays that actually restore them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our reviews are based on <strong>first\u2011hand experience<\/strong>, edited in-house with final say held by our editorial team, and written to answer a simple question: <strong>Would we book this again at the price paid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Methodology_How_we_review_hotels\" >Methodology: How we review hotels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#What_we_evaluate_and_why\" >What we evaluate (and why)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#How_we_conduct_reviews\" >How we conduct reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Updates_re%E2%80%91verification\" >Updates &amp; re\u2011verification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Editorial_independence_disclosure\" >Editorial independence &amp; disclosure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Our_independence\" >Our independence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#What_we_disclose_and_where\" >What we disclose (and where)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Invitations_press_trips\" >Invitations &amp; press trips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Advertising_partnerships\" >Advertising &amp; partnerships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Corrections_policy\" >Corrections policy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#What_we_correct\" >What we correct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#What_we_update\" >What we update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#How_to_request_a_correction\" >How to request a correction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Our_process_timeline\" >Our process &amp; timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/de\/editorial-standards\/#Takedowns_removals\" >Takedowns &amp; removals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methodology_How_we_review_hotels\"><\/span>Methodology: How we review hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_evaluate_and_why\"><\/span>What we evaluate (and why)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We focus on aspects that most affect sleep, wellness, service, and overall value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sleep quality<\/strong> \u2014 mattress &amp; bedding, blackout, noise levels, layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellness<\/strong> \u2014 gym equipment, spa\/sauna, pools, recovery amenities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service<\/strong> \u2014 pre\u2011arrival comms, check\u2011in\/out, housekeeping consistency, issue resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design<\/strong> \u2014 lighting, storage, ergonomics, materials, room tech that actually works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dining &amp; bar<\/strong> \u2014 breakfast quality, coffee standard, dietary flexibility, signature venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &amp; access<\/strong> \u2014 neighbourhood feel and practical access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability &amp; impact<\/strong> \u2014 practices with guest\u2011visible outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong> \u2014 step\u2011free access, lifts, and in\u2011room access notes where we can reasonably assess.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_we_conduct_reviews\"><\/span>How we conduct reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Booking<\/strong> \u2014 We prefer to <strong>book and pay<\/strong> like any guest. If hosted or discounted, we disclose clearly (see Independence &amp; Disclosure).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Room type &amp; dates<\/strong> \u2014 Each review lists the <strong>room\/villa type<\/strong> and <strong>Last stayed: Month YYYY<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On\u2011site checklist<\/strong>. We record:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Night noise observations, blackout test, water pressure\/temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wi\u2011Fi performance (observed up\/down), bedside outlets\/USB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gym equipment list and spa\/sauna functionality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast quality (made\u2011to\u2011order vs buffet, coffee standard).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photography<\/strong> \u2014 We prioritise our own images; PR imagery, if used, is labelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification<\/strong> \u2014 Names, opening year, room count, and amenity hours are verified with staff or official sources before publication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editing<\/strong> \u2014 Every review is edited for clarity, evidence, and conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updates_re%E2%80%91verification\"><\/span>Updates &amp; re\u2011verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We aim to re\u2011verify flagship reviews every 12 months or after major changes (renovation, management).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substantive updates add a dated Update note at the end of the article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editorial_independence_disclosure\"><\/span>Editorial independence &amp; disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_independence\"><\/span>Our independence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We accept <strong>no editorial control<\/strong> from hotels, PRs, or partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage is not guaranteed for hosted stays; negative or mixed reviews are possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_disclose_and_where\"><\/span>What we disclose (and where)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hosted\/discounted stays<\/strong> \u2014 A plain\u2011English line appears <strong>at the <\/strong>bottom of the article (for example: <em>\u201cDisclaimer: I was a guest&nbsp;at xxxx. My&nbsp;opinions, as always, are solely my&nbsp;own.\u201d<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affiliate links<\/strong> \u2014 Where present, we include an above\u2011the\u2011fold notice (<em>\u201cThis article includes affiliate links. See the footer and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tim-kroeger.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Affiliate Disclaimer<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for full details.\u201d<\/em>). All such links use rel=&#8220;sponsored nofollow&#8220; and open in a new tab. Partner placements are discreet and clearly labelled Sponsored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sponsored content<\/strong> \u2014 Clearly labelled as <strong>Sponsored<\/strong> at the top and in the byline. Sponsored pieces follow our standards but <strong>do not<\/strong> receive review scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invitations_press_trips\"><\/span>Invitations &amp; press trips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We may attend if the itinerary enables independent evaluation. Participation <strong>does not guarantee<\/strong> coverage. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advertising_partnerships\"><\/span>Advertising &amp; partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Display ads or sponsorships <strong>never<\/strong> influence review outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We partner only with brands relevant to guest experience (e.g., connectivity on hotel Wi\u2011Fi, loyalty services). All partner links are labelled and do not affect verdicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Press\/partnership enquiries and editorial questions: tim@tim-kroeger.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corrections_policy\"><\/span>Corrections policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We value accuracy. If we make a mistake, we fix it and tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_correct\"><\/span>What we correct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Factual errors<\/strong> (names, prices at time of stay, amenity details, distances, opening year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attribution issues<\/strong> (photo credits, quotes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken or misleading links.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_update\"><\/span>What we update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time\u2011sensitive details<\/strong> (renovations, policy changes) that don\u2019t alter our verdict are treated as Updates rather than Corrections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_request_a_correction\"><\/span>How to request a correction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Email tim@tim-kroeger.com with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The URL of the article.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exact passage you believe is incorrect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The correction you propose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any source (official page, receipt, email) that supports the change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_process_timeline\"><\/span>Our process &amp; timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acknowledge<\/strong> within 2 business days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review &amp; verify within 7 business days (complex items may take longer; we\u2019ll keep you posted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish the fix and add a note at the end of the article:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correction (DATE): We fixed a factual error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update (DATE): We added non\u2011material information (e.g., spa hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editor\u2019s Note (DATE): A larger change affecting interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takedowns_removals\"><\/span>Takedowns &amp; removals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We generally <strong>do not remove<\/strong> reviews. 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