As anyone who has ever stayed at a Kimpton hotel knows, 5-6pm is the magic hour, when all Kimpton lobbies across the country break out a few bottles of vino and let guests guzzle gratis. (It's a tradition we can really get behind.) Manhattan's Ink48 has faithfully been pouring glasses...
April 26, 2013
In case our round-up of Valentine's Day couples' packages didn't inspire any last-minute getaways (budgets are tight, we know), here's another tack for amorous couples planning a visit to one of the world's most gourmet-obsessed cities, New York. Four Seasons New York: The hotel's prix fixe Valentine's Day menu ($105...
February 12, 2013
Deals: you want 'em, and surprisingly, everyone has 'em. Take a look at some of the latest hotel deals going around the internet today from booking sites, social media sites, flash sale sites and more. Don't forget to scroll down to see the HotelChatter-approved deal either. Who knows? You...
July 10, 2012
We told you once already, back when it first debuted in spring 2010, that the Press rooftop at Ink48 has New York City views almost impossible to get while in New York City. And now we're saying it again because the weather in the Big Apple has actually been...
February 10, 2012
Two beds is a must! HotelChatter Questions: In which, the intrepid HotelChatter editors and our hotel maven readers answer hotel questions that pop into our inbox. Have a question for us? Send it along. Think you have a better answer than we gave, or better yet, want to give...
July 25, 2011
The sweet, sweet view from Ink48's rooftop bar. Kimpton Hotels just sent a "secret" email blast out to its loyalty club members, promising rooms from as little as $79 on weekends at 19 properties in 16 cities across the country. And while these excellent prices are non-refundable and prepaid,...
February 25, 2011
Indoor-outdoor rooftop bar 230 Fifth, already rightly famous for its Snuggie offerings, is going even bigger this winter, just in time for a cold snap that has New Yorkers even more gripey than usual. Set atop the former Victoria Hotel, the massive nightlife space is adding 50 new heaters...
February 09, 2011
Halloween has snuck up and scared usit's next weekend. If you haven't decided what to do for the big day, we've come to your rescue with these Halloween hotel packages. You'll get everything from access into big parties, to costume accessories like vampire fangs and fishnets, to a shindig...
October 21, 2010
Yesterday we mused that we wouldn't mind celebrating Memorial Day and Fleet Week by plopping ourselves into this pool at Press, the rooftop lounge at Ink48. There we could raise a glass to the country's servicemen and women while gazing at the awesome planes on the Intrepid. But can...
May 27, 2010
Even though Ink48 opened its doors last fall, its official opening party was only held last night. In the heavy-handed parlance of the hotel, they were still in 'rough draft' and now 'the ink is dry.' Last night's bash invited media and other industry types to tour the guest rooms,...
May 26, 2010
The view from Press, at Ink48 One of the true joys of a New York summer is drinking outside. Actually, it may be the only joy of summer in the city, since it's so stinking hot and you feel like a loser if you don't score an invite to...
May 18, 2010
In case you hadn't noticed the growing buzz, it's almost Hotel Rooftop Bar Season in New York. And joining the ranks of all the new hotel rooftops this past weekend was Press at Ink48. But can a big ol' outdoor drinking space make up for the very mediocre stay we...
April 20, 2010
Last fall, when Kimpton's first ground up hotel in NYC, Ink48, opened, we stayed there on its first night. Back then we were impressed with the rooms, a bit suspect of the location, and a bit disappointed that the bar and dining scene were still under construction. So when...
April 15, 2010
Here we go again: the owners of the Hotel Pennsylvania have the wrecking ball poised and ready to fly. Yes, weve heard this song before (you can catch up here and here), but the folks at Curbed wonder if this time they might actually mean it, since the proposed office...
February 11, 2010
Midtown far west isn't exactly known for attracting foodies, especially right over on Eleventh Avenue. But that's what makes Print, the new restaurant at Ink48, such a welcome addition. Guests at the Kimpton hotel, next to the West Side Highway and the Hudson River, will no longer have to...
February 08, 2010
Oh, cmon, you knew this was coming. Cute Hotel Doggies with Santa! Some hotels put up massive Christmas trees and wreaths, others offer delicious holiday spreadsand then theres Kimpton, which loves dogs so much it set up a Santa photo op for them in cities all over the country....
December 18, 2009
Often times when staying in hotels, we're just happy to get free WiFi which we can certainly get at all Kimpton Hotels (by becoming a member of their InTouch program). But we realize there are some times when you need things printed out on paper. You remember paper, right?...
November 10, 2009
Now that Ink48 is up and running, its time for the seemingly unstoppable folks at Kimpton to start focusing on their next New York property: Hotel Eventi in Chelsea. As with some of its other properties (such as Miamis Epic), the hotel will share space with apartments, in this...
November 02, 2009
We spent a night last week at Ink48 and for a hotel that only opened a few days before, they were surprisingly pulled together. That is, if you ignore some of the construction that's still going on downstairs in the lobby and on the exterior of the hotel. Still, we've...
October 05, 2009
Yes, we spent the night at Ink48 and our in-depth review will be coming on Monday but we just had to show you this snapshot of the towels inside the bathrooms at the hotel. What do they say? VU. As in The Vu Hotel, the hotel's original name. We've...
October 01, 2009
We love it when hotels open ahead of schedule so a big (Rihanna Bellman's) hat tip to Kimpton's Ink48 Hotel in Manhattan for opening up one day before the scheduled opening date.Of course, we have been waiting for this hotel to open--way back when it was supposed to be...
September 30, 2009
Today we have the first update to our September Issue: 10 Hot NYC Hotel Openings and we're pleased to say it's a good one! Ink48, the new hotel from Kimpton on the west side, will open a "rough draft" of its hotel on October 1. Actually, the hotel will...
September 09, 2009
The kids are back at school, everyones back at work, and the weather is already cool in New York City. Yep, fall is here, alright. But in hotel land this is good news. Great news, in fact. Approximately six hotels are set to open before fall is out with a...
September 08, 2009
According to a report in the New York Times, Manhattan hotel operators have slashed room rates by nearly one-third in the past 12 months, making the average room just under $200 a night. (The stats come from Smith Travel Resarch of Hendersonville, Tenn.) Before you start booking those flights...
August 19, 2009
A tipster let us know that Kimpton has officially changed the name of their upcoming Hell's Kitchen hotel from The Vu Hotel to Ink48. Apparently, this new name reflects the building's previous life as a printing factory (and the hotel's address on 48th Street.) From the Kimpton site:The new...
July 15, 2009
Remember The Vu Hotel from Kimpton that was supposed to open last year and then this summer near Times Square at 48th and 11th? While the website is still up and running, only a vague "Opening in 2009" date gives any clue about when this hotel will open. However...
June 17, 2009
Last week, we were bummed to hear that The VU Hotel which should have opened last summer, would not be opening until sometime in June at the earliest. Now, we're hearing that if it opens it may not even be called The VU Hotel.Chloe Berman of Travel Weekly wrote...
April 07, 2009
With all the drama surrounding the Ace Hotel, we nearly forgot about the upcoming VU Hotel from Kimpton on 11th Avenue in Manhattan Midtown. Last we heard, the hotel was absolutely opening on February 16th. But guess what? It's now opening on June 19, according to the hotel's website.But...
April 02, 2009
We told you that the Hotel Hype machine would be alive and kicking in 2009 despite the gloomy-as-all-hell economic outlook for the hospitality industry and oh yeah, for the rest of the world. But 2009 is also shaping up to be a year with several new very cool hotels...
January 06, 2009
UPDATE:The VU Hotel is actually taking online reservations beginning February 16th, not March as we previously stated. So get booking!The Vu Hotel was supposed to be open by now but it doesn't look like guests will be sleeping there until March. We hit up the hotel website and despite a...
November 20, 2008
[UPDATE: The VU Hotel is probably not opening in a "few short weeks" but it is still on tap for a Fall 2008 opening.]After pushing the opening date back a few times, Kimpton's Vu Hotel is expected to open on the mean streets of Manhattan in just a few short...
September 05, 2008
The Standard NYC, March 26, 2008.At the start of the year we put out our annual New York City Openings Preview where we round-up some of the hotly anticipated hotels for the upcoming year. Since there's been a lot of buzz lately on a few of these properties we thought...
March 26, 2008
The NYT had a short bit on the new VU Hotel from Kimpton Hotels which is set to open in Manhattan's Clinton (formerly Hell's Kitchen) neighborhood sometime this summer.The guest rooms will be loft-inspired, with high ceilings, stone-tiled bathrooms and abstract art on the walls, as well as plasma televisions...
March 17, 2008
Each year as little girls and boys around the world are behaving themselves in hopes of getting a sackload of presents under the tree on Christmas morning, we here at HotelChatter are culling together our annual New York City Hotel Openings Preview. This is where we take a look at...
December 12, 2007
Join the conversation!