http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-09-07T03:00:52Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1202 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/6/30/143843/568 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/drseusssuite.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>It's hard to believe that Orlando-area hotels have gotten even more kid-friendly, but it's true.<p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Loews+Portofino+Bay+Hotel/local/1200"><b>The Loews Portofino</b></a> in Orlando has just unveiled its Dr. Seuss kids' suites. The two-bedroom suites have a king bedroom for Mom and Pop and a kids' room with two twin beds and Dr. Seuss decor.<blockquote><p>Upon entering the suite, colors and patterns are everywhere, from the vibran blue carpet that is sprinkled with a pattern of lighter blue dots to the beds, which appear to be a part of "Who-ville" with Seussian forms inspired from <i>Horton Hears a Who</i> Book. Buildings teeter, trees drop and machines work in impossible way. </blockquote></p><p>Fortunately for parents, their bedroom is normal and free of any Dr. Seuss juliana 2008-06-30T14:51:56-05:00 28.480534 -81.461782 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/23/115650/255 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/shrekfrankie.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>Just in time for Earth Day and HotelChatter's unofficial Green Hotels Week, the <b>The Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort</b> have become certified members of the Florida Green Lodging program. <p>Aside from having green ogres and monsters on hand, the Loews Hotels (Loews Portofino Bay, the Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort) have formed "green teams" at their hotels. These teams are staffed by employees and help implement green practices that encourages both the guests and the hotel employees to be more "environmentally responsible." <blockquote><p> Guests in all 2,400 on-site hotel rooms now have the opportunity to recycle plastic bottles, newspapers, aluminum cans and office paper. <p>In addition, a hotel campus-wide energy management system, programmable juliana 2008-04-24T16:04:40-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/