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HotelChatter - za http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2013-05-25T01:08:49Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Could There BE Any More Luxury Hotels Opening In The Near Future? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/5/18/17216/2762 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/98243/Westcliff05132.jpg" class="top"> The Westcliff Johannesburg You guys, the hotel news keeps rolling in so fast we can barely keep up with it. In order to get us all up to speed, well give you a brief rundown of some of the latest news & rumors for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Four%20Seasons%20Hotels">Four Seasons</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Park%20Hyatt%20Hotels">Park Hyatt</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Rosewood%20Hotels">Rosewood</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/sbe hotels">SBE</a> that have us mighty intrigued. FOUR SEASONS Starting in South Africa, Business Traveller <a href="http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/westcliff-hotel-to-become-four-seasons-johannes">reported</a> last week the venerable <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Westcliff/local/4789">Westcliff Johannesburg</a> will move from Orient-Express to Four Seasons, and based on our own investigation, that does look to be happening. If youve had Sunday brunch at the glorious <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/1/19/194531/075/hotels/Spying_on_Elephants_and_Giraffes_from_The_Westcliff_Hotel_in_Johannesburg">La Belle Terrasse</a>, spent time at JasonD 2013-05-20T09:31:06-05:00 DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Its First Hotel in Cape Town http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/4/25/13135/8498 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/99248/Cape_Town_Upper_Eastside_Lobby.jpg" class="top" Last week, Hilton Worldwide opened the 183-room <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/5350">DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside</a>, the brands first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa. Yes, the name is a mouthful, but we can swallow that if it means a new affordable option for Cape Town. Weve noticed lately Hiltons been stylifying (yeah, made that word up) their DoubleTree brand, and this newly renoed, upscale property is no exception. The lobby is filled with white latticework and vibrant nature colors of green and blue. Rooms are a mix of earthy browns, greys and whites. The Rooms range from executive and suites to two-story loft rooms located on the penthouse floor with sweet views of the citys Janice Tober 2013-04-26T12:03:45-05:00 Follow Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler All the Way To Sun City This Summer http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/4/10/1779/97989 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Drew_Barrymore_Adam_Sandler_Sun_City_South_Africa.jpg" class="top">Over the weekend, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/drew%20barrymore">Drew Barrymore</a> spilled the beans to the <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/06/exclusive-drew-barrymore-on-her-next-rom-con-with-adam-sandler/">Wall Street Journal</a> about her next project, a romantic comedy with long-time collaborator Adam Sandler. The duo haven't starred in anything together since 2004's 50 First Dates. In that one, Barrymore's character suffered from a short-term memory disorder, meaning every date was technically a "first date." And according to the WSJ, this new movie will center around "a couple who, after surviving a dreadful first date, find themselves at a family resort with the kids from their respective previous marriages." Which tells us two things: one, they clearly have a theme going here. Second, they'll be filming at a resort. Sure enough, an insider confirms that ASchechter 2013-04-11T09:06:05-05:00 We Know About Jo'Burg's Flashy New Hotel. Don't You? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/30/600/40167 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/97904/themaslowjoburg1.jpeg" class="top"> Tucked away in the heart of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/johannesburg hotels">Johannesburg's</a> Sandton district, <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/5231'>The Maslow</a>is a new hotel that's changing the face of travel to the largest city in <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/south africa hotels">South Africa</a>. It's so fresh to the scene that when we were at the New York Times Travel Show last week, the country's own tourism reps didn't know about it! Tempting world business travelers, the hotel pays respect to the world's most famous entrepenuers by naming each of their 12 conference rooms after the inspirational business people from the past. We're talking about Rockefeller, Astor, Edison, Venderbilt and Carnegie; the movers and shakers of modern day business. Even the namesake is from famous physcologist Abraham Maslow. jetflyboy 2013-01-30T10:03:57-05:00 Welcome To The Jungle At Lions Sands. Sorta. http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/17/163217/601 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/Lionsands.jpg" class="top"> At first glance, youre not sure what to look at when you go out onto the gorgeous patio of this suite at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/1766">Lion Sands Game Reserve</a> at Sabi Sand in South Africa. The infinity pool is sure inviting, and during this time of the year when the temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees, youd want to shed your khakis and take a quick dip. But, whats that lurking in the midst? It seems all is too quiet on the western front and you best keep your eyes peeled. After all, this is one of the most high-end safari experiences in Kruger National Park area and you didn't come here for nothing. 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