http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-24T05:06:40Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/23/92733/4991 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/charleedesires.jpg" class="top"> <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/desires hotels">Desires Hotels</a> &#151; the folks behind the quirky-boutiquey MAve, Iron Horse and Betsy &#151; are bringin' the personality to a totally new scene. As in, um, they're going international. Yesterday, the company announced the opening of <b>The Charlee </b>in Medellin, Colombia, slated to be up and running by 2010. And yes, we know: the name makes it sound like a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/10/132451/623/hotels/What_s_the_Deal_With_Room_Mate_Hotels_">Room Mate hotel</a>. <p>This 44-room property is notable for having the "first rooftop pool bar and VIP Ultra Lounge" in the country (er, okay), and the hotel's going to be able to boast a five-star restaurant, a 2,150 square-foot health club, 24-hour room service, and a pretty sizable spa. <p>Location specs: the property will Jenna 2009-07-23T09:28:16-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/