http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T10:54:14Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/12/7/93830/5255 <![CDATA[<p><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Aloft10.jpg" class="top"><p>We rarely ever get such glowing reviews of a hotel (that aren't planted by a PR person) but this one from a business traveler lady is really, really, really enthusiastic. She writes about a recent stay at the <a href=""><b>Aloft Hotel</b></a> by the Phoenix airport: <blockquote><p>Omg I love this place! Had to zip in and out of Phoenix for a quick business trip and unfortunately no budget for a great hotel and had to stay close to the airport. What a pleasant surprise! A cool and comfortable hotel that far surpasses your choices in the same price range. Beautiful room layout, fluffy beds, a hip and trendy lobby bar, better than average bathrooms, not to mention wall mounted juliana 2011-12-08T10:30:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/10/13/14533/854 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/blucigsdisposable.jpg" class="top"><p> A couple of weeks ago, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ben bethel"><b>Ben Bethel</b></a>, the owner of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Clarendon+Hotel+and+Suites/local/3738"><b>Clarendon Hotel</b></a> in Phoenix let us know that he would be <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/28/141744/539/hotels/The_Clarendon_Hotel_in_Phoenix_Will_Sell_E_Cigarettes_to_Guests_Looking_for_a_Fix">selling e-cigarettes to his smoking guests.</a> He told us: <blockquote><p>We're tired of charging guests $250 for smoking charges, tired of deep-cleaning guest rooms after they're smoked in, and tired of chasing after guests who are smoking in our pool area and rooftop bar. So, we're going to start encouraging guests to use E-Cigarettes, to the point that I'm even going to sell them at the front desk.</blockquote></p><p>Not long after our story went up, Bethel had partnered up with <a href="http://www.blucigs.com/"><b>blucigs</b></a> to sell guests their brand of e-cigarettes for $10 each. Now juliana 2011-10-13T14:53:03-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/28/141744/539 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/starter_kit_img.jpg" class="top"><p> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Clarendon+Hotel+and+Suites/local/3738"><b>The Clarendon Hotel</b></a> in Phoenix is taking a novel approach to dealing with rogue smokers in their non-smoking rooms by selling them <b>electronic cigarettes to puff on.</b> <p> Owner <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ben bethel"><b>Ben Bethel</b></a> tells HotelChatter doing this will not only make the guests feel comfortable but also save him the hassle of trying to recoup the smoking fines. He says: <blockquote><p>We're tired of charging guests $250 for smoking charges, tired of deep-cleaning guest rooms after they're smoked in, and tired of chasing after guests who are smoking in our pool area and rooftop bar. <p>So, we're going to start encouraging guests to use E-Cigarettes, to the point that <b>I'm even going to sell them at the juliana 2011-09-28T14:32:17-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/6/14621/38180 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Heidi.jpg" class="top"><p>Maybe it's the long weekend talking, but we think everyone just needs to chill out over the whole Heidi Klum topless sunbathing incident. In case you haven't heard, the 5' 9" TV host and former model <a href="http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/phoenix/no-going-topless-at-phoenix-hotel-for-supermodel-09052011">admitted to</a> Jay Leno on Thursday night that she was <b>almost kicked out of a Phoenix hotel for ignoring a security staff member's request for her to cover up</b>. <p>"I'm surprised you have a photo of me wearing a [bikini] top. I don't really like to wear tops because I hate tan lines." She makes a valid point, but then again, she's one of the world's highest-paid models. We're guessing if everyone had bodies like hers, we'd be seeing more <a ASchechter 2011-09-06T09:40:14-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/3/3/12629/72148 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/34094/westin_phoenix_ext.jpg" class="top"> <p>If you're looking to celebrate can't-come-soon-enough spring, you could do it at the brand-spankin'-new <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Westin+Phoenix/local/4731">Westin Phoenix Downtown</a></b>, which will open next week, sort of. <p>Although the hotel's set for a March 10 opening, reservations are currently only being accepted starting March 17. When we called to ask whether that meant the hotel wasn't opening until then, we were told that no, they are pretty sure it'll open March 10 - but just to be certain, they aren't taking reservations yet. Although, the nice man said, within a couple of days, they should open up the 10th for booking. All being well. Let's hope they do, else someone's gonna have an empty hotel for the first week! Jennifer Kester 2011-03-03T12:07:59-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/