HotelChatter - Philadelphia

HotelChatter - Philadelphia http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2013-05-24T14:36:04Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Monaco Philly's Rooftop Is Too Hot For Its Own Good http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/3/24/224449/448 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Hotel_Monaco_Philly_Stratus_Rooftop.jpg" class="top">Though it's only been open several months, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Monaco+Philadelphia/local/4997">Hotel Monaco Philly</a> is already the hottest ticket in town, as far as rooftops are concerned. The hotel's 11th floor Stratus has become legendary for its outdoor patio, indoor bar, two private lounge areas, and outdoor fireplace*. Most days of the week, it's possible to head up to Stratus, enjoy a few cocktails and be on your merry way. But the lines to get in on Friday and Saturday can get pretty long, and once you enter the bar, it can be difficult just finding a seat. As a result, Monaco will soon start issuing membership cards just to access the bar. We heard from an employee that a designated ASchechter 2013-03-25T18:14:17-05:00 Shooting and Death Outside French Montana's Philly Hotel http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/3/1/94222/80528 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/French_MontanaTourBus.jpg" class="top"> A man is dead, and one hurt after a shooter opened fire on rapper French Montanas tour bus outside of the Holiday Inn Express on Penn's Landing late last night. We hope this isnt <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/2/25/73258/3729">the hotel HC just wrote about that recently opened</a>. If so the property certainly isnt off to a good start! French, the man behind the popular club and radio banger Pop That had just finished a show at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia and was not hurt. According to <a href="http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Rapper-French-Montana-Entourage-Fans-Questioned-in-Drive-By-Shooting-194154681.html">NBC Philadelphia News</a>, when the artists tour bus arrived around midnight on Christopher Columbus Boulevard near the Holiday Inn Express where he and his group had rooms reserved, a crowd Chanize 2013-03-01T12:03:37-05:00 New Philly Holiday Inn Express Opens in Ideal Location http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/2/25/73258/3729 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/HIPhilly.jpg" class="top"> The <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/5266'>Holiday Inn Express at Penn's Landing</a> in Philadelphia is now officially open for business after a four-million dollar renovation converted the property over from a Comfort Inn. All 184 guest rooms were retouched while the lobby was completely remodeled. A business center and exercise room were also added. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/9/182340/5929/hotels/Ho_Hum%2C_Holiday_Inn%27s_Gonna_Come._But_Ooh%2C_Then_a_Philly_W%3F_">We told you before</a> how we were a little disappointed that the area didn't draw a sexier hotel, but that all said, it doesn't change how good the location is. In addition to the views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, guests of the Holiday Inn Express will be in good shape when it comes to visiting Independence Mall, Old City, and Penn's Landing -- all wakeandwander 2013-02-25T09:48:53-05:00 Controversial Barnes Foundation Passes Included in Philly's New Hotel Promo http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/28/185030/014 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/artmusuemphilly1.jpg" class="top"> If Philadelphia is indeed a blue-collared industrial city, someone better let the artists and curators in town know about it. So far, all they've done is improve the scenery with a top-tier arsenal of murals and museums. From <a href="http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/mutter-museum/">the brains in jars at the Mutter Museum</a> to the infamous Rocky-run steps of the Art Museum, Philly is stacked with artistic and historical culture. <a href="http://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/with-art-philadelphia-hotel-package/">The latest promotion out of the City of Brotherly Love</a> is centered around this strength. Ten hotels are participating, including the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/FOUR+SEASONS+PHILADELPHIA/local/2245">Four Seasons</a> on the Ben Franklin Parkway and the new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Monaco+Philadelphia/local/4997">Hotel Monaco</a> at Independence Hall, with a two-day With Art Philadelphia pass and two trolley tour passes included wakeandwander 2013-01-29T09:49:19-05:00 Ho Hum, Holiday Inn's Gonna Come. But Ooh, Then a Philly W? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/9/182340/5929 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/newholidayinnphilly.jpg" class="top"> We were on Columbus Boulevard in Philly last weekend when we came across the scene in the photo above. Formerly a Comfort Inn, we saw boards on the doors and a small note that said closed for renovations. As you can see, they put up a fat teaser for all to see, but no other details about what the property would become were available on-site. Well, we did some digging, and guess what? Its going to be a Holiday Inn and will open in March. Cue the sound effects and let the wind out of our sails, because were officially disappointed. A hip, vacation-oriented property in that location would have gone a long way to help wakeandwander 2013-01-14T09:04:57-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/