http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T07:28:59Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1400 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/25/11110/6152 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/GeekHotels2010_2.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><a class="DiggThisButton DiggMedium" style="float: right;"></a>Did you know it was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_Pride_Day">geek pride day</a>? Yup. And to celebrate, we are listing this year's <b>top geek hotels.</b> When it comes to hotel technology it's no longer enough for hotels to offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, gaming consoles or TVs in the bathroom mirrors. Been there, seen that. <p> In 2010, to be a truly geek hotel you must go beyond <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/foursquare hotels">check-in chic</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/5/9132/16729/hotels/Where_to_Find_Hotels_With_iPads">"we got ipads"</a>, and run-of-the-mill gadgetry. Not that all those things are passe, they are all great, however, in a world where <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/16/224033/045/hotels/Aloft_Hotels_to_Start_Smart_Check_In_Program_on_June_">smart card check-ins</a> are about to take over, you better step it up a notch to land on this list. <p> HotelChatter 2010-05-25T16:55:53-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/3/1/172313/7898 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/citizenmacmini.jpg" class="top"><p> And we thought <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotels with iMacs">hotels having iMacs</a> in the guestroom was cool.</a> <a href=""><b>The Citizen Hotel</b></a> in Sacramento, a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/jdv hotels">Joie de Vivre property</a>, has begun offering <b>Mac Minis</b> that are hooked up to 42" flat screen TVs in the guestrooms. <p>The Mac Minis will serve as "one-stop media portals" that connect not just to the internet but also videos on-demand and guest services. The service is called Joie Connect:<blockquote><p> Joie Connect offers the best of video on demand, as well as easy access to browse the Internet, find area attractions, read news feeds and much more. Essentially, the new media centers will enable guests to do everything they can do on their own juliana 2010-03-02T08:44:59-05:00 38.5801660 -121.49390 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/26/92427/748 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/joyofvivre.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><i>JDV's Hotel Erwin on Venice Beach</i> <p>Hotels these days seem to be enthusiastic about "Third Night Free" promotions, and we're not complaining. In addition to last week's reportage on the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/22/105813/11/hotels/The_Rosewood_Mayakob_Offers_Tequila_Upon_Arrival_and_a_Third_Night_For_Free">Rosewood Mayakobá</a>'s customer-friendly offer, our latest helping of happiness comes from the news that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/JDV%20Hotels"><b>Joie de Vivre</b></a> group's <b><a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/promos/joie/">"Joy of Vivre" campaign</a></b> includes a free third night with <b>promotion code "JOIE"</b> when you book in advance. The deal is good for JDV's 35 properties through June 15th of next year, and as a head's up, you'll have to <b>make the reservation by May 31, 2010</b>. <p>After what has been an inarguably difficult year for many, and with possible S.A.D. looming around the corner Heidi Atwal 2009-10-26T13:41:18-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/15/23710/574 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/jdv_grange_032377.jpg" class="top"><p> When it opened last December, we told you all about the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/12/8/24956/3907/hotels/Ultimate_Political_Geek_Hotel_Open_in_Sacramento">geeky glory</a> of the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Citizen/local/1400">Citizen Hotel</a></b> in Sacramento. Now we want to tell you about a more macho offering inspired by California&#146;s upcoming duck-hunting season. Don&#146;t tell Dick Cheney, though, because we don't want anyone getting hurt. <p>For most people hunting may be a thing of the past, relegated to rusticated retreats in the middle of the country for the most part, but there are bound to be a few political sharpshooters who will want to take advantage of duck season this fall. That is why Executive Chef Michael Tuohy of Citizen&#146;s <b>Grange Restaurant</b> will be offering area hunters the opportunity to bring in EricRosen 2009-10-15T09:19:56-05:00 38.5801660 -121.49390 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/19/72152/8728 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/grangeresto.jpg" class="top"><p> <p> Eating fresh, local, sustainable food is quickly moving from niche lifestyle to commonplace practice. The next time you find yourself in Sacramento, the Golden State's capital, why not opt to learn more about produce grown around the area? It's a very special, meaningful way to become familiar with different places you travel to, and Sacramento is rich with excellent locally-sourced fruits and vegetables.<br> <p> At <a href="http://grangesacramento.com"><b>Grange Restaurant & Bar</b></a> (adjacent to <a href=" http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Citizen/local/1400"><b>The Citizen Hotel</b></a> and within easy walking distance of the state capital), <b>Executive Chef Michael Tuohy</b> has attracted nationwide attention for his undying commitment to regional, seasonal, and sustainable foods. Dine at Grange and plan on the best of California&#146;s bounty paired globetrotting gourmet 2009-08-20T17:30:02-05:00 38.5801660 -121.49390 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/