HotelChatter - Nashville

Gaylord Hotels May Need To Invest in Plug Panels

juliana — 2009-10-20T17:29:23-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/needoutlets.jpg" class="top"> We have a love-hate relationship with Twitter. The constant RT-ing, the abuse of hash tags, the "Top That!" and "First!" mentality of Twitterers and their cringe-inducing overshares have us threatening to quit Twitter on a daily basis. But today, we love Twitter again. That's because Twitterer <a href="http://twitter.com/dshelleny/status/5026054983">DShelleny</a> tweeted about his woes with too many gadgets and not enough outlets in his room at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Gaylord+Opryland+Resort+&+Convention+Center/ian/125186">Gaylord Opryland Hotel</a> in Nashville. He writes and TwitPics the frustration saying: <blockquote>Hey @gaylordhotels..great hotel, here's a quick suggestion for you though... http://twitpic.com/m9u4o</blockquote>That's his TwitPic above. Interestingly, <a href="http://twitter.com/gaylordhotels">@GaylordHotels</a> (which has four Gaylord Hotels in the U.S.) has 475 followers but absolutely zero tweets. So we're guessing they didn't see DShelleny's

All Shook Up Over The Loews Vanderbilt's Over-The-Top Elvis Package

Heidi Atwal — 2009-10-06T14:28:42-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/elvishotel.jpg" class="top"> Don't call the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Loews+Vanderbilt+Hotel/ian/122733">Loews Vanderbilt Nashville</a> the "Heartbreak Hotel." At least, don't plan on it unless you're booking their "Elvis in the Music City" package in celebration of The King himself. Elvis Presley's 75th birthday falls on January 8th of next year, and in honor of the music icon, the Nashville hotel has cobbled together a over-the-top package that's all glitz, glam, and calls to mind images of gold lame jumpsuits. Expect plenty of royal extravagances to be included, with a price to match: $3,975 for accommodations and a host of Elvis-themed activities. We're still "All Shook Up" after hearing the price, but if you're an Elvis-lover, this hotel news couldn't have come at a better

Erin Andrews Stalker Asked For, and Received, a Guest Room Next to Hers

juliana — 2009-10-05T08:58:53-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/erinandrewsstalker.jpg" class="top"> Last Friday, the creepy stalker who videotaped sexy ESPN reporter <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/21/172752/926/hotels/The_Erin_Andrews_Peeping_Incident_Isolated_Creep_or_Common_Occurrence_">Erin Andrews</a> through a peephole in her hotel room was found, arrested and charged with one count of interstate stalking using harassing and intimidating surveillance. But it turns out, Michael David Barrett wasn't just a clever predator on the hunt for his prey. Oh no, he had some help from the hotel. A lawyer for ESPN blasted the management at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+Vanderbilt/ian/198032">Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University</a> for failing to protect Andrews. The reason why? Computer records show that Barrett requested and was given a room next to Andrews and that their rooms were located in an alcove off the main hallways. It even shows up on

The Hotel Preston's Chicken Pot Pie Impresses Our Contest Winner

juliana — 2009-09-02T14:14:45-05:00

Last month we sent someone to Nashville, with a tan, as part of the cool Dream Amenity contest that we did in partnership with the Hotel Preston. The winner was one Mike Nielsen of Los Angeles whose dream amenity suggestion was an in-room acoustic guitar which will be implemented by the hotel in the coming months.

Even though he only won a two nights stay, Mike and his girlfriend decided to stay an extra two nights and the Hotel Preston gave him a discounted rate of $79 a night. Sweet! And as we expected, Mike has nothing but great things to say about Hotel Preston. Here's his review:

Today Is Your Last Chance To Win a Free Trip to Nashville

juliana — 2009-07-22T17:18:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hotelpreston_contest1.jpg" class="top"> REMINDER: The contest ends today at 11:59pm EST. So <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/22/204114/578/hotels/What_s_Your_Hotel_Amenity_Fantasy_Tell_Us_and_Enter_to_Win_a_Free_Trip_to_Nashville#commentsection">SUBMIT YOUR GUESSES</a> before it's too late!Hotels have become quite clever these days with their in-room amenities. Like The Wit Hotel in Chicago with its <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/24/82849/0441/hotels/Chicago_s_Wit_Hotel_Has_Awesome_Wakeup_Calls">cute wake-up calls</a> or the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/15/92631/0223/hotels/The_Lanesborough_Offers_Complimentary_In_Room_Laptops">complimentary laptops</a> at The Lanesborough Hotel in London. We're also partial to the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/3/112734/3451/hotels/The_Donut_Esque_Green_Soap_at_The_James_is_Kinda_Genius">"donut soap"</a> at The James and hotels that have <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/1/145115/1120/hotels/Hotel_Gansevoort_NYC_Offers_Sony_Reader_Digital_Books_By_the_Pool">Sony Readers</a> or <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/12/3/8341/33219/hotels/Algonquin_Forgoes_Bookshelf_Trend_for_Kindles">Kindles</a>. And of course, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/10/9454/96228/hotels/What_Kind_of_Sexy_Amenities_Do_You_Want_in_Your_Hotel_Room_">sexy in-room amenities</a> continue to be popular with hotel guests. At <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Preston/ian/206022">The Hotel Preston</a> in Nashville, amenities are a big part of the guest experience. A Spiritual Menu is offered to guests so they can choose how they want to say