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HotelChatter - ca http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T07:28:12Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ The Opus Hotel Has Been Hit by The Cupid Concierge http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/9/104921/7378 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/conciergeopusvancouver.jpg" class="top"> V-Day is now less than a week away and if you've planned on doing a romantical weekend in Vancouver with your honey but are clueless on everything else, then you should probably book a room at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/OPUS+Vancouver/local/4708">OPUS Hotel</a> where there's now a Cupid Concierge on staff. The cupid concierge even has their own email! (Cupid@OpusHotel.com)This specialty concierge of love is a part of the hotel's Exclusively Yours romance package which has the standard love weekend amenities of bubbly at check-in, more bubbly in the guestroom, fresh flowers, breakfast in bed and a late check-out. The concierge will also set up a framed photo of you and your lovah along with a love note when you juliana 2012-02-09T14:11:56-05:00 What Does a Non-Starwood St. Regis Have To Offer? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/8/7434/71428 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/StRegisVancouver.jpg" class="top">A St. Regis for around $200* a night? Yes, it's possiblein Canada! Of course, that room rate should be the first thing to tip you off that the <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/2751'>St. Regis Vancouver</a> is not actually a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/St.%20Regis%20Hotels">St. Regis</a> of the Starwood variety. As we found on a recent trip north, the St. Regis Vancouver is a charming boutique hotel with historic bones, a fantastic downtown location perfect for business travelers and tourists alike--and a ton of added extras that we bet you won't find at your local posh version of a St. Regis. If you're wondering what a Non-St.Regis St. Regis looks like, just click through our gallery for a peek at what the Vancouver indie has MsRebecca 2012-02-08T09:50:01-05:00 A Hotel Pool You Can Swim In When It's Below Zero http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/3/131812/8682 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/FairmontJasperPool.JPG" class="top">Many parts of the U.S. are having mild winters but that doesn't mean it's hotel pool weather everywhere. Up in the snowy mountains of Alberta, Canada, you can swim all winter long--even if it's minus 40 outside. We were skeptical when we first spotted this outdoor pool at <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/3161'>The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge</a> last week. It is heated, of course, but look at those mountains! And the snow surrounding the pool edge! Lucky for us, it wasn't minus 40 as it has been recently in Jasper, but the temp was still hovering in the mid-30s. Of course, curiosity got the better of us and we dragged ourselves out of our snow boots and parka and into MsRebecca 2012-02-06T09:30:01-05:00 Don't Lick the Ice Sculptures and Other Tips for Staying at Montreal's Snow Village http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/10/101243/457 <![CDATA[ <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/snowvillageicehotel.jpg" class="top"> Yesterday we told you about Montreals new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/6/19424/05588/hotels/Montreal_is_Cold_Chillin_with_its_Snow_Village">Snow Village</a>, the first North American outpost of the chain with structures in Finland and Norway. Today, we're about to tell you what it's like on the inside. Yes, despite arched eyebrows from our pals, we spent the night in the "ice hotel". Were troopers like that. Or so we thought.First thingwe were prepared for things to be a bit wonky the first few nights as this is new territory for Montreal. Its not like Quebec Citys Ice Hotela well run operation in effect for years. But, things did go a bit haywire during our visit. The registration process in the welcome center involved a seemingly normal contractno Chanize 2012-01-10T12:03:42-05:00 Montreal is Cold Chillin' with its Snow Village http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/6/19424/05588 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/snowvillageext.jpg" class="top"> Last winter <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/Get%20INTO%20the%20Cold">we proved </a> we dont wuss out when it comes to the cold, so when we heard about Montreals new <a href="http://www.snowvillagecanada.com">Snow Village</a>, we strapped on our snowshoes (ok, not really), and headed to the Great White North.Montreals latest attraction is a five minute ride from the downtown area on Sainte-Hélène island. This area hosts an annual winter festival in its Parc Jean-Drapeau, but this year it goes over the top with the addition of the Snow Village, three giant igloos forming a ice hotel complete with restaurant, bar, conference center, and chapel to rival Quebec Citys famous seasonal structure. It opens this evening and is set (hopefully!) to remain in place until its Chanize 2012-01-09T14:55:53-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/