http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T06:39:07Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1620 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/12/1/9293/64462 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/gallery_146_image_1421.jpg" class="top"><p>If we were Todd English's Food Hall at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620#related-stories"><b>The Plaza</b></a>, we'd be patting ourselves on the back right now. After a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/6/6/234331/1093/hotels/Inside_Todd_English_s_Food_Hall_at_New_York_s_Plaza_Hotel">successful opening</a> back in June 2010, the dining concept has literally taken off, forcing regulars to wait 45 minutes just to sit down for lunch on a weekday, according to the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/dining/food-hall-at-plaza-hotel-is-expanding.html"><i>New York Times</i></a>. <p><b>Now, the Food Hall is set to get even bigger.</b> Rolling out a two-part expansion plan over the next six months, the concourse will benefit from 3500 additional square feet, making way for 132 more seats. Popping up in the space next week will be a brand new pasta bar, a 17-seat cocktail bar, cheese and charcuiterie shop, and <b>28 ASchechter 2011-12-01T09:29:50-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/29/153015/26 <![CDATA[<P><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Betseytree.jpg" class="top"> <P>First there was the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/8/1/205934/6421">Betsey Johnson-designed Eloise suite</a>, then came the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/15/163548/57/hotels/Pretty_in_Pink_for_the_Holidays_at_Betsey_Johnson_s_Plaza_Pop_Up_Shop">Betsey Johnson pop-up shop</a></b> and now <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">The Plaza</a></b> in New York has a whole Betsey Johnson Christmas tree as well. <P>Just completed and lit during a tea service yesterday, the Betsey Johnson/Eloise tree is perhaps the hottest pink tree you'll ever see; it's 18 feet high and some of the ornaments are stuffed with Betsey goodies (like jewelry and underwear). <P>It's free to stop in and see the tree, which is not in the lobby but nearer the Palm Court, but it'll only be shining that fuchsia glow through January 4. Meanwhile if you'd like to buy a few things off the tree, JetSetCD 2011-11-29T17:15:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/17/11120/237 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/AWS.WW.DiningRoom2.jpeg" class="top"><p>Considering the super-high standards of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/10/145516/888/hotels/Hot_Restaurants_Also_Opening_in_Hot_NYC_Hotels_This_Fall">hotel restaurants</a> in New York (Maze at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/London+NYC+Hotel/local/239"><b>The London NYC</b></a>, Maialino at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Gramercy+Park+Hotel/local/4"><b>Gramercy Park</b></a>, and The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ace+Hotel+New+York/local/1313"><b>Ace</b></a>'s The Breslin all come to mind), no one could possibly fault you for ditching the entire fam and taking yourself to a nice dinner in midtown (or Wall Street, as the case may be). <p>Check out these delightful dining options. With expertly-crafted menus and warm, inviting dining rooms to match, we can think of at least a few things you'll be grateful for: among them, <b>not having to do the dishes</b>. <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/London+NYC+Hotel/local/239"><b>The London NYC</b></a>: First up, Gordon Ramsay's Manhattan jewel on West 54th St. The 2-Michelin Star <b>Gordon Ramsay at the ASchechter 2011-11-17T12:05:03-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/15/163548/57 <![CDATA[<P><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/EloiBJ_1.jpg" class="top"> <P>Love pink stuff? Love New York City's <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">The Plaza Hotel</a></b>? Hate the high prices ($75 headbands!) of the pink-perfect <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/12/7/135844/193/hotels/The_Plaza_s_New_Eloise_Shop_Has_Plaza_Pricetags">Eloise shop at The Plaza</a>? We're with you all the way. There's some relief however, as The Plaza has <i>just</i> opened a <b>Betsey Johnson holiday pop-up shop</b> in the lower-level Shops arcade at the hotel. <P>We just went and roamed around it ourselves, and though it's itsy-bitsy, it definitely packs the pinkest punch. The store associates told us that Betsey wanted the shop chock-full of accessories, and that it is; her sparkly jewelry, funky watches, quilted clutches and even winter hats are everywhere. Rest assured they've got Betsey's signature clothing line as well, in all its JetSetCD 2011-11-15T16:35:48-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/1/105823/229 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/plaza600.jpg" class="top"><p><i><b>Good news, the perp has <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/cops_nab_princess_con_who_allegedly_4BPm99h9aJJbI5wc93e8IN">been caught!</a></b></i><p> Last week, after checking in and checking out our hotel room (video, photos, you know the usual thing a hotel guest does right?) we noticed that our room door was a little cumbersome in that it didn't immediately close all the way. We actually had to give it a little extra push to make it shut. <p>The bad thing is, we didn't notice this for like two hours. The good thing is we were still in the room. Unfortunately, a Dubai royal staying at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620"><b>The Plaza</b></a> wasn't so lucky.<p>Apparently, [</i>name redacted</i>], 25, who booked the entire 12th floor for her friends and family forgot to close the doors to juliana 2011-11-01T11:13:01-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/