http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-23T03:40:51Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/13/144810/493 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/MarriottAnkara.jpg" class="top"> <p>Typically, Ankara was thought of as a supplement to a vacation to Istanbul, although it's Turkey's capital. But as Ankara grows to become its own important international business city, <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/marriot%20hotels">Marriott</a></b> is ready to throw some weight behind the city with a <b>J.W. Marriott</b> in the Sogutozu district, due to open in October 2010. It will be Turkey's second Marriott hotel, but a first to have the "J.W." initials, meaning it's going to be a bit nicer than your average Marriott. <p>But why is it so special? Well, the 24-floor, 400-room structure from RMJM Architects will be super sustainable, with the building's complete design considered for maximum energy savings: <blockquote><p>The hotel will bring innovative sustainable design to JetSetCD 2009-07-13T15:17:32-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/4/3/111541/6940 <![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/2474/ankara.jpg"><p>For the geographically challenged, the capitol of Turkey is not Istanbul, but Euro-infused Ankara.<p>Although it has the reputation as a university town and business center, tourism is growing. There might not be a lot to see and do in the city itself, but it's a great base to explore other areas like Anatolia, Cappadocia or the Black Sea coast. <p>Check into the new <a href="http://www.ankara.swissotel.com"><b>Swissotel Ankara</b></a>, which officially opens on May 1. The 150-room hotel is located near the embassies and the Presidential Palace in Cankaya. No room will be without the basics: an espresso machine, DVD player, printer, and jacuzzi. If it's space you desire, the Swissotel now has the largest suite in the city. <p>Now, the GEM0330 2006-04-03T13:40:08-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2004/6/24/124535/335 <![CDATA[<p>Will President Bush still stay at the <a href="http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ANKHITW">Hotel Ankara</a> this weekend if they know he's coming? </p> <p>Security concerns were increased after two bombs went off in Turkey on Thursday. The first occured in front of the hotel which Bush was expected to stay on Saturday. Two people were wounded including a police officer.</p> <p>The second bomb, which exploded on a bus in a busy commercial district of Istanbul, has killed three and wounded at least 16. </p> <p><blockquote>"Turkish authorities have linked the attacks -- which damaged an HSBC office, two synagogues and the British consulate -- to a terrorist group with ties to al Qaeda." &#151;<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/24/turkey.blast/index.html">CNN.com</a></blockquote> President Bush and several world leaders are meeting in Istanbul next jenleo 2004-06-25T10:35:07-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/