HotelChatter - Stories about The Sanctuary Hotel http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-12T12:23:23Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/171 New York: The Sanctuary Hotel Is A Temple Of Sin http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/19/8136/11676 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/SancPopup.jpg" class="top"><p>It looks like the <a href=""><b>Sanctuary Hotel</b></a> is finally making headway with its planned rooftop bar, but not without some resistance from a nearby church. St. Mary the Virgin, which is located right next door, <b>cannot stand the idea of so much alcohol consumption taking place less than 200 feet from the holy site</b>&#151;on a rooftop, no less! Apparently, the church has forgotten it is located in one of the busiest corners in the world. Surely, this would have come up at some point? <p>This isn't the first time a hotel has run into liquor license problems from a nearby place of worship. Back in 2009, it was the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ace+Hotel+New+York/local/1313"><b>Ace</b></a> that was being pressured by the Masjid ASchechter 2011-09-19T09:15:01-05:00 New York: Where to Stay in NYC for Labor Day Weekend http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/8/22/105728/270 <![CDATA[<p><i>Only one and a half weeks to go! Labor Day weekend is a game that every hotel wants in on (we know we'll be traveling!), but for this particular holiday roundup, we've chosen to highlight the NYC hotels that we've been following this summer. Either through openings, or news stories, we're sticking with the hotels we know about. Think of it as a "greatest hits" collection, minus the cheesy power ballads.</i> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/NolRoom4.jpg" class="top"><p>Almost one month into the game, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Nolitan+Hotel/local/1665"><b>The Nolitan</b></a> has been generating some buzz, undoubtedly thanks to its unique, nabe-honoring name. Over Labor Day weekend, rates go as low as $341. And if you remember from our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/7/15/171846/076/hotels/Guests_Will_Cruise_Around_Nolita_On_Their_Nolitan_Branded_Skateboards">tour</a> last month, almost all rooms include cozy little ASchechter 2011-08-22T11:37:22-05:00 New York: From Seat Cushions To Free Limo Rides, These Tennis Packages Have It All http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/8/10/17112/5107

In just eighteen days, the 2011 US Open Tournament barrels into Flushing, NY. Here's a look at which NYC hotels are serving up the best rates, tennis packages, and, of course, tennis swag.

TENNIS SWAG

Make it a double-night stay over in midtown's new-ish Sanctuary Hotel, whose US Open Tennis package includes an unlimited weekly Metrocard—not quite a free limo ride (see below), but convenient enough! Also lumped in with the $499 rate (or $249 per night) are a Serena Williams skin care bundle kit, a Rafael Nadal "Rafa" crew shirt, and a free room upgrade. Hopefully, Hank Freid's S.T.A.R. staff is up to par! ]]> ASchechter 2011-08-11T11:30:01-05:00 New York: HotelChatter Question: Will The Flatiron Be Ready In September? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/8/1/223456/9723 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/FlatFlat.jpg" class="top"><p><em><strong>HotelChatter Questions</strong>: In which, the intrepid HotelChatter editors and our hotel maven readers answer hotel questions that pop into our inbox. Have a question for us? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com"><b>Send it along</b></a>. Think you have a better answer than we gave, or better yet, want to give a vote of confidence to our answer? Comment away below.</em> <p>The mysterious <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Flatiron+Hotel/local/4747"><b>Flatiron Hotel</b></a> has been keeping us guessing for quite some <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/9/13/7321/23919/hotels/What_s_Going_On_With_The_Flatiron_Hotel_in_NYC_">time</a> now. The 64-room ghost building has barely had any developments since last September&#151;yet people are still as curious as ever. Like one Danish reader, who writes: <blockquote><p>Hello Hotelchatter. <p>I enjoy your advice and stories regarding hotels around the world everyday. Now I need your advice for my trip ASchechter 2011-08-02T13:06:20-05:00 New York : Another Sneak Peek at Times Square's Sanctuary Hotel http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/6/25/105748/703 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Sanc.jpg" class="top"><p> We&#146;ve been following the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/3/8/144256/4342/hotels/Promises_Promises_The_Sanctuary_Hotel_to_Open_in_May_">prolonged transformation</a> of Times Square's grimy, budget <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Sanctuary+Hotel/local/171"><b>Portland Square Hotel</b></a>. Finally rid of the scaffolding, the (nearly) complete, 115-room <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Sanctuary+Hotel/local/171"><b>Sanctuary Hotel</b></a> is a pricier, but still within-wallet&#146;s reach option. Here&#146;s what HotelChatter sussed out during our stay:</p> <p><strong>Jump on It:</strong> The grand opening isn&#146;t until September, so the hotel isn&#146;t complete, restaurant and bar wise. The previous pics we&#146;ve shown are what the owners are hoping for, but it&#146;s still a construction zone and the second tower and roof top bar aren't completed yet. But the current $179 rate is going faster than the free WiFi speed and gets you a modern, clean room, free workout privileges at either Equinox Chanize 2011-06-28T12:26:16-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/