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Boston: Not So Cool: W Boston Files for Bankruptcy

juliana — 2010-04-29T11:33:12-05:00

<![CDATA[ <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/wbostonroom1206.jpg" class="top"> Room 1206 at The W Boston.<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/4/29/85044/3906/hotels/Ritz_Carlton_Tahoe_Should_Avoid_Foreclosure_After_All">The Ritz-Carlton Tahoe</a> may have narrowly avoided foreclosure but we're not so sure the same thing can be said for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+W+Boston+Hotel/local/1563">W Boston</a> which opened last October as the new "colonial cool" spot in Beantown. The hotel's developer, Sawyer Enterprises, has just filed for bankruptcy today and once again, the condo component of the hotel is to blame. Only 12 of the 122 condos have been sold. 12 of 122!* And not helping was the fact that the hotel opened in the worst of times for the hotel industry.The hotel really never had much good mojo behind it as the opening date was delayed because of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/17/122847/254/hotels/Thanks_to_Money_Issues_The_W_Boston_Will_Now_Open_on_October_22nd">money issues</a>. Yet

Boston: Five Reasons to Check In and Check Out Boston This Winter

MsRebecca — 2009-12-02T11:26:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/Bostonplate.jpg" class="top"> Weve always liked <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/boston">Boston</a>, but we also know a few people who think of it as a stuffy citytoo preppy and picture perfector a place full of obnoxious sports fans. One things for sure: the hotel scene in Boston has long been dominated by the big chains and historic properties that have more to offer your Nanna than the digital nomad or weekend-tripper. But no more! Boutique hotels and modern design have come to town, and even the stalwart chains are getting facelifts to stay in step with the competition. So now, not only can you fly cool airlines like <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/jetblue">JetBlue</a>, <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/virgin america">Virgin America</a> and <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/southwest">Southwest</a>, you can stay somewhere just as hip.

Boston: Watch Out W: The Ames Hotel Boston Is Now Open

juliana — 2009-11-20T08:29:30-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/amesbostonroom.jpg" class="top">UPDATE:<a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2009/11/19/ames_hotel_presents_a_contrast_of_old_and_new/">Boston.com</a> has some new interior pics of The Ames Hotel. What a long way in such a short time <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Ames+Hotel/local/1568">The Ames Hotel</a> in Boston has come. When we checked in on the hotel at the beginning of October, we were quite skeptical based on the construction work we saw going on. But lo and behold, The Ames has gone ahead and opened itself up. <a href="http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/enjoying_their_stay_at_the_ames/">Boston.com</a> has the scoop on the hotel execs that made it out last night to the hotel's opening party: <blockquote>The opening party for the Ames drew a long list of VIP guests including the projects celebrated architect and designer David Rockwell, hotel partner Seth Greenberg, former Top Chef contestant Sam Talbot,

Boston: Should You Stay At W Boston?

markj — 2009-11-11T16:27:45-05:00

Topline:

Clean crisp W rooms
Cool new interior room concepts (phone charger dongle station)
Friendly, Helpful Staff (yes at a boutique hotel)
Central Boston Location (if you don't drive)

Priced too high
Some in-room fixtures seem a bit low quality
Restaurant forget our mushroom side, gave us fries instead

Boston: Guess the Hotel Revealed: Hot W Boston Room Video

markj — 2009-11-09T16:45:41-05:00

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