Remember that hotel for rockstars that some journalists dubbed the "Iron Maiden Hotel" because, um, the hotel was meant to appeal to musicians and also because one of Iron Maiden's managers was involved in the company behind the hotel? Yes, well. It's called Sanctum Soho, and it opened today.

Owner Mark Fuller, in an interview with Sky News, was all about getting across the anything-goes vibe of the place, emphasizing that all are welcome — whether they're John Legend-types dressed in suave suits, or drunk, sweaty and fresh-off-the-stage rockers rolling in past midnight. ]]> Jenna 2009-04-02T13:45:02-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/26/7621/66992

So there we were, thinking the rockstar Sanctum Soho was the hotel we should most look forward to opening this spring. But then we found out about the Bermondsey Square Hotel, which is on course to open on April 14.

OK so south-of-the-river Bermondsey’s not exactly a central location, and it definitely isn’t on the tourist bus routes. In fact, in the past, Bermondsey wasn’t the most pleasant of areas. But it’s been tarting itself up over the past few years, and has now become a pretty trendy part of London.Time Out recently called Bermondsey Street the “funkiest newcomer” of London’s streets. ]]> juliab 2009-02-26T09:11:11-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/20/7351/85223

While most pop stars were at The Brits Awards on Wednesday night, which notable rock star/poet/junkie was rolling round town in a taxi grasping a disturbingly large bag from a pharmacy?

Step forward Mr Pete Doherty, who eschewed all the industry bashes to stay at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. ]]> juliab 2009-02-20T09:36:08-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/