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New York: 'Celebrity Apprentice' Contestants Attempt to Run Loews Regency

Jenna — 2009-03-30T08:56:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/joanconcierge.jpg" class="top"> Oh dear. We certainly hope you spent your Sunday evening watching the contestants of this season's Celebrity Apprentice as they attempted to run a few rooms at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Regency+Hotel/local/187">Loews Regency Hotel</a>. Because, um, you know how we said <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/23/16370/9254/hotels/Memo_To_Reality_TV_Producers_Shows_About_Hotels_Just_Don_t_Work">reality shows about hotels don't work</a>? We take it back: hotel TV shows most definitely work when you throw Joan Rivers and Dennis Rodman into the mix.If you didn't catch the episode, no worries: we've got a rundown of what, um, went down when <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/loews hotels">Loews'</a> head honcho <a href="http://www.hotelchatter/com/tag/jonathan tisch">Jonathan Tisch</a> challenged the remaining 12 contestants (separated into male and female teams) to step in to take over the management of several rooms (per team)

New York: John Edwards Joins Long List of Politicians Who Began Affairs in Hotels

juliana — 2008-08-11T09:15:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/edwardslibrary.jpg" class="imgborder">By now, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/11/us/11edwards.html?scp=1&sq=&st=nyt">everyone knows</a> that one-time presidential candidate John Edwards cheated on his wife (and possibly fathered a child) with Rielle Hunter, an underqualified video producer that he met in a bar.Well, the <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102008/news/nationalnews/no_test_for_love_lips_john_123859.htm">NY Post</a> reported that the bar where the two infamously had their first meeting was inside the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Regency+Hotel/local/187">Loews Regency Hotel</a> on Park Avenue. Edwards now joins the ranks of politicians who start the road to career suicide by having extramarital affairs in a hotel. The bar could possibly be the hotel's <a href="http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Regency-Hotel/Dining/Overview.aspx">Library Bar</a> which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as drinks. Here's a quote from the wesbite:<blockquote> Of course, The Library also boasts two flat-screen televisions, the worlds leading

NYC: Where to Stay With Kids in New York City, Part One

NatalieWW — 2008-01-15T17:10:43-05:00

<![CDATA[HotelChatter's newest contributing editor <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/user/natalieWW">NatalieWW</a> knows a thing or two (or more) about kids and traveling with 'em. Here she lists her fave fam-friendly spots for New York City.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/LPM_POOL.png" class="imgborder">Last September I found myself in the Big Apple with my 13-year-old daughter (see avatar), and lemme tell you -- the place we stayed was definitely NOT kid-friendly. So today we run down a few hotels in Manhattan where you can take the kiddies and not feel as if you've grown a third head. First up is <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Le+Parker+Meridien+New+York/local/313"> Le Parker Meridien</a>. Not your traditional "family" hotel, this stylish midtown property offers plenty to keep the kids happy. Starting with large (by New York standards) suites with in-room

New York: The Loews Regency Hotel's Halloween See-Saw-a-Thon

juliana — 2007-11-05T09:15:01-05:00

How did we miss this last week? The Loews Regency in New York hosted a 24-hour See-Saw-a-Thon on Halloween with proceeds from the event going to the Modest Needs organization, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding hard-working individuals who find themselves faced with unexpected emergency expenses.

With all good works aside, doesn't this seem like something Michael Scott would force the Scranton Branch of Dundler Mifflin to do?

[Photo: Larry Ford Photography]

Related Stories:
· Loews Regency hosts Halloween See-Saw-A-Thon [Hotel & Motel]
· Loews Hotels & Modest Needs partnership [Official Site]

New York: MLB Star Reggie Jackson Strikes Out in Getting a Hotel Discount in NYC

juliana — 2007-06-25T10:17:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/oldschool_reggie.jpg" class="imgborder"/><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/06232007/gossip/pagesix/swing_and_miss_pagesix_.htm">Page Six</a> reported over the weekend that former Yankee and MLB star Reggie Jackson threw a hissy fit at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Regency+Hotel/local/187">Regency Hotel</a> on Park Ave.  in New York when the front desk wouldn't offer him a discounted room rate.<blockquote> REGGIE "Mr. October" Jackson ended his career in 1987 playing for the Oakland A's - but he still pulls out the Yankees card when he needs it. The Bronx Bombers' former slugger was in town last week, and guests at the Regency were shocked to see him having an argument with the reception staff over rates. "He was upset about not getting 'the Yankee rate,' " our witness said. Jackson bitterly complained, but the hotel staff held