GL-MT1300 / Beryl

Definitely not the Slate 7, too big and power hungry. Makes it difficult to run if you don't have a sufficient power supply.  Beryl 7 is smaller, not sure how well it works on a 5V1A charger. Beryl has more potential for VPN speeds too due to a significantly better CPU. That likely means better WiFi when using WireGuard because both of those tax the CPU and the Beryl has a lot more headroom. 

Still using my WiFi 5 beryl. Can’t max out the connection at most hotels anyway. But if I ever lose it, the new beryl is shaping up to be my next.

I have the Beryl AX, Beryl 7, and Slate 7. If I were in your shoes I’d buy a Beryl AX. Plenty fast on hotel wifi, cheaper, lower power retirements. It has no downsides. Or you could buy my Slate 7 from me if you like. I always -always- end up taking a Beryl with me instead.

As others have suggested, GL.iNet has robust and reliable travel routers. I've been using my Beryl since 2022 and still going strong.

Gl inet has the best products! The ax1300 is amazing!