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Rubber Duckie, You're The One...Trend That Hotels Are Loving These Days

juliana — 2010-10-25T15:45:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/rubberduckies_lemeurice.JPG" class="top"> Rubber Duckies are timeless bath toys yet HotelChatter has been noticing more and more of them on our recent hotel stays. Most of these rubber duckies are the traditional yellow ones we know and love well but some are personalized with the hotel's name, making them a bit more special. While some are free to use during your stay (and conveniently to pocket during packing), some are found in the minibar instead, meaning you got to cough up some bread crumbs for the bathtime fun. The most expensive ones we've seen so far might be the princely ducks at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Le+Meurice/local/1354">Le Meurice</a> in Paris where just one "canard de bain" costs 20 euros.As with all our

West Hollywood: Inside the Presidential Villa at The Sunset Marquis

juliana — 2010-01-20T17:08:48-05:00

<![CDATA[<embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1321361467" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=62514995001&playerId=1321361467&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/1/19/135627/948/hotels/Guess_The_Hotel_s_Celebrity_Photographs_">Guess the Hotel Revealed!</a> The other month we were fortunate enough to get a tour of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sunset+Marquis+Hotel+and+Villas/local/12">Sunset Marquis'</a> presidential villa and it is loaded with services to pamper the richest rock star, the richest movie mogul, the richest tech guru or the richest anybody, really.The Sunset Marquis has always been known as a "hidden hotel," tucked below the Sunset Strip but the two-story, two-bedroom oasis that is the Presidential Villa is even further elusive, hidden at the back of the hotel's property and accessible from the underground garage by a private elevator. If privacy is your main desire here, these luxe digs will deliver.Of course, the

Beverly Hills: Celebs Descend on The Four Seasons for The Emmy Awards and Swag

Heidi Atwal — 2009-09-18T15:16:25-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/emmyaward.jpg" class="top"> To call the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Los+Angeles/ian/115203">Four Seasons Beverly Hills</a> a celebrity sighting hotspot is one of those, "Yeah, duh," self-evident statements that even non-Angelenos are aware of. But with the Emmy awards this Sunday, we thought it was worth highlighting this B.H. institution, as it's inevitably reaching a peak of Primetime star check-in as we type this. Tonight, according to <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/newyork/content/editorial/16573_emmy_parties_and_suites_tv_guide_is_off_et_moves_to_vibiana_hbo_gets_euro_style_ew_partners_with_women_in_film.php">BizBash</a>, The Four Seasons will play home yet again to HBO's "Luxury Lounge" swag suite, where Emmy attendees and other invited guests (tip: don't try crashing this party) will take home a slew of fancy gifts including Bulgari skin care products, or "receive private treatments by appointment." Expected guests include Emmy Award winner Tina Fey and Entourage's

West Hollywood: Lure Dad to Sunset Marquis' Spa With the Promise of Post-Facial Food

EricRosen — 2009-05-29T10:17:32-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/sunsetmarquis1.jpg" class="top"> Your dad may have been the dude who taught you how to be manly, but that doesnt mean the grizzled old guy cant enjoy a little pampering care of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sunset+Marquis+Hotel+and+Villas/local/12">Sunset Marquis</a> this Fathers Day. For dads special day (thats Sunday, June 21st this year for all you inconsiderate kids who havent looked it up yet), the hotels restaurant, the unoriginally-named RESTAURANT (seriously), is hosting a special brunch from 10:00 am 2:00 pm featuring seasonal ingredients spun into flavorful dishes courtesy of five-diamond Chef Guillaume Burlion. The buffet includes appetizers, salads, carving and omelette/pasta stations, desserts and a glass of champagne for the grand total of $55 for adults and $15 for kids, though

West Hollywood: Structure And Style On Display For West Hollywood Hotel Tour

EricRosen — 2009-05-04T17:27:12-05:00

Want to see where all the celebrities stay and party in Los Angeles, but don’t have the cash to actually get in? Spring for the $75 tickets, and take the "West Hollywood Structures & Style: Hotels on the Cutting Edge of Design" tour instead on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

You’ll get to see six of our favorite Hollywood hotels…or at least ones we talk about a lot. The visit includes time at the Andaz West Hollywood, The London West Hollywood, the Palihouse Holloway (pictured), Mondrian, Sunset Marquis Hotels and Villas, and The Sunset Tower Hotel.