http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-25T18:30:42Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1037 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/30/115026/969 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/Aruba_Beach_Tennis.jpg" class="top"></p><i>Note: Yes, we know those aren't the Jams shorts that we all rocked in the 80s. (Even you!) But let us fantasize, will ya?</i> <p>Whether or not you&#146;re a tennis fan, <b>beach tennis</b> &#151; featuring tan, chiseled-chested men! &#151; is the sort of spectator sport many of us can get behind. Throw in a trip to Aruba and, well, you&#146;ve got the makings for a pretty fabulous vacation, if you ask us.</p> <p>If you agree, consider the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+Aruba+Resort/ian/118908"><strong>Aruba Marriott Resort&#146;s</strong></a> Beach Tennis Tournament Package. Coinciding with Aruba&#146;s 8th annual International Beach Tennis Event, to be held Nov. 13-15, the hotel is offering a four-night minimum stay that offers a $700 savings, which includes a free night&#146;s stay KatieK 2009-09-30T15:12:08-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/31/11395/8575 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/aruba.jpg" class="top"></p> <p>Even in the heat of summer, tropical Aruba always sounds like a nice spot for jet setting, if you ask us. Like-minded travelers might want to consider the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+Aruba+Resort/ian/118908"><strong>Aruba Marriott Resort</strong></a>, which completed a $50 million renovation earlier this year and is celebrating pretty much all year with a <strong>Relaunch Rate</strong> that skims 30 percent off regular rates.</p> <p>You can book rates starting at $188 a night through Dec. 18; just be sure to request promo code NEW.</p> <p>The renovation included a total makeover of all 411 guest rooms, the addition of a Ruth&#146;s Chris Steak House, redesign of La Vista restaurant, overhaul of the lobby and reception area, and the creation of Tradewinds Club, a KatieK 2009-07-31T11:52:23-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/18/03151/8527 <![CDATA[<p><i>While our brothers at <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/">Jaunted </a>have been off stomping <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/7/14/134147/817/travel/Charm+City+Travel%3A+Video+Guides+to+Baltimore">around Baltimore</a> this week, we've jetted off on our own little field trip to <b>Aruba</b>. We'll be scoping out the hotel scene here and will be reporting our findings all week long.</i> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/ArubaHotel_Bedroom.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p>We were super psyched to be staying at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott%27S+Aruba+Surf+Club/ian/222153"><b>Marriott Surf Club</b></a> - part of the Marriott Aruba Resort complex - and following our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/16/14324/4067/hotels/Aruba_Hotel_Guide_Marriott_Aruba_Resort_Pool_Report">rundown</a> of our boozey pool experience yesterday, we're bringing you a full room review today. <p>Since the Surf Club is technically part of Marriott Vacation Club (timeshares), we had lots and lots of space and the room was more like a condo than a dinky little hotel room. Jenna 2008-07-18T09:43:12-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/27/125240/157 <![CDATA[<p> <img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hotel-deals/hotel-deals-logo.jpg"> <p> In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly. <p> <table cellspacing="10"> <tr> <td><b>Today's Hotel Deals</b><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/eldoradologo.jpg"> </td> <td><b>Spring Fling in Santa Fe</b><br><b>$<a href="http://www.eldoradohotel.com">168 a night </a></b><br>The El Dorado Hotel and Spa is offering a Spring Fling package that includes daily breakfast for two. Interestingly, Santa Fe is one of the top walking cities in America, ranked #22 by Prevention Magazine. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/westinsflogo.jpg"> </td> <td><b>Third Night Free at Westin St. Francis</b><br><b>$<a href="http://www.quikbook.com/getprofile.asp?code=3990&amp;market=63">141 a night</a></b> <br>Extend your trip to San Fran with a complimentary night. Must book two HotelChatter 2008-03-27T14:22:43-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/12/4/152511/792 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/arubamarriott_balcony2.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><i> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Aruba+Marriott+Resort+%26+Stellaris+Casino/ian/207156"><b>Aruba Marriott Resort &amp; Stellaris Casino</b></a></i><p>We always enjoy a good room with a killer view when we check-in to a hotel but sometimes we want more. Sometimes we want to stand outside of our room on a hotel balcony and yell, "I'm not wearing any underwear!" Wait. No, that's Paris Hilton but you get what we are saying. We covet hotel rooms with spacious balconies. <p>Most of the time, you will have to pony up more money for a suite to get a view and the space to enjoy it. But if money were no object, here are a few places we would check out. <p> This list is merely a hotel balcony jumping off point juliana 2007-12-20T17:00:02-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/