You may not know it, but part of HotelChatter HQ happens to be located in Brooklyn, NY. And if you were, say, heading to NYC for a big-city visit, we'd be quick to recommend our 'hood instead of that busier, slightly more stressful borough over the bridge (don't be scared! Brooklyn kicks ass!) But hey, we'll be the first to break the news to you: hotels are pretty hard to come by 'round these parts.

But we're here for you. You're gonna be tired when you get here (you know, cause "no sleep 'til Brooklyn" and all) so we'll get right to it: after the jump, our five fave Brooklyn hotels. ]]> Jenna 2008-09-17T17:56:50-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/23/101620/965 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/nylofthostel_1.png" class="imgborder"><br> <p>NYC's <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/RoomMate+Grace+Hotel/local/1283">RoomMate Grace Hotel</a></b> (formerly the Hotel QT) had her dorm-sized rooms going for $349 a night on Quikbook last time we <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/15/233430/462/hotels/Hotels_Near_Times_Square_RoomMate_Grace_is_Kind_of_an_Expensive_Broad">checked</a>. Pass. <br> <p>Luckily, for those of us who happen to be down with the dorm-style hotel thing, we've got another NYC option in that lovely alterna-trendy Williamsburg/Bushwick area of Brooklyn. <br> <p>And it's <b>$29.99</b> a night. How do you like that, RoomMate Grace?<br> <p>Take the L train (natch) down to the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/New+York+Loft+Hostel/local/1290">New York Loft Hostel</a></b> on Varet St. where you can live like the kids these days and stake out a bunk bed in a big, shiny room full of cheap hip young things. <br> <p>RoomMate Hipster (ha! We're so funny) Jenna 2008-07-23T10:23:03-05:00 40.7040660 -73.933976 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/21/114831/715

Things got unpleasantly steamy in four parts of Brooklyn yesterday - Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Borough Park and Park Slope - when 4 "big feeders" malfunctioned and knocked out power to 2,000 Brooklyn residents and businesses. And it was hot. Like, really hot.

Con Ed reduced voltage in the area by 8 percent to keep the power failure from spreading, so for those who still had power, "television sets flickered, washing machines halted midcycle and fan blades turned at lower-than-usual speeds all day."

So what about the hotels in the area? ]]> Jenna 2008-07-21T11:50:14-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/23/145425/781 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/4912/Hotel_Le_Grand_Theft_Auto.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>It's admittedly kinda trendy to beat up on Brooklyn hotels. (At least the ones not charging by the hour, that is.) But when they make it so easy, it's hard to let 'em slide.<p>The other week we thought the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Le+Jolie/ian/263437">Hotel Le Jolie</a></b> might be kind of a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/10/162322/616/hotels/Luxury_at_Great_Brooklyn_Price_We_re_Kvelting">cool place to stay.</a><p> But now we're not so sure after seeing this giant banner ad for Grand Theft Auto IV on the side of the hotel. Needless to say, it's taking the class level down a few notches. And Curbed can't decide which is better: the video game ad or the abandoned gas station next to the property. <p>We'll say neither after looking over Le Jolie's newly functional pbb 2008-04-23T15:11:52-05:00 40.716264 -73.950820 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/10/162322/616 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/hotellejolie.png" class="imgborder"> If you've never ventured far from the streets of Manhattan, it's time that you do. &nbsp; One of the trendiest new neighborhoods is Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with a bevvy of restaurants, bars and lounges, and art houses galore. And you'll want to stay at the new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Le+Jolie/ian/263437"><b>Hotel Le Jolie</b></a> in Williamsburg, where guest pampering also is an art.<p> Situated near the East River just minutes to Manhattan by subway or Williamsburg Bridge, this boutique property offers 54 rooms including two Jacuzzi suites, ultra-modern amenities and complimentary breakfast -- at nearly half the cost of a pricey midtown hotel. Rates start from $179. <p> <p> In your room you'll enjoy a ergonomic night's sleep on the orthopedic mytwocents 2008-04-11T09:01:15-05:00 40.716264 -73.950820 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/