http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T07:08:12Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/272 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/20/101618/589 <![CDATA[<p><b>[Ed. Note: This is the Bad Rate in our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature. The rates quoted here were valid on February 20, 2007 and are subject to change. Enjoy.]</b><p> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3930/cap_jaluca07.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Cap+Juluca/local/272"><b>Cap Juluca</b></a> immediately showed up on all the lists of "the world's most expensive beach resorts" when it opened back in 1988 and it's still in the running today, with rates starting at $520 per night at this time of year for a room with no sea view and going up to $1,785 for a suite. But how long can a hotel go between renovations before the phrase "coasting on its reputation" comes up? <p>It looks like it might be hitting that point as the negative reviews Tim L. 2007-02-20T11:25:25-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/12/27/125311/79 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/boulders_casita.jpg"><p><a href="http://travelandleisure.com/tl500/2007/">Travel + Leisure</a> has listed their top 500 hotels in the world and breaking it down by region we see that the Phoenix/Scottsdale area has the top four hotels in the U.S. according to T+L.<p>At the very top is the <a href="http://www.theboulders.com"><b>Boulders Resort &amp; Golden Door Spa</b></a> which the mag describes as a:<blockquote><p>Lavish Sonoran Desert resort with adobe casitas, set among a millennia-old rock outcrop.</blockquote></p><p>The hotel earned this distinction last year and is set to undergo a renovation this year which will ensure its top hotel status at least until the decade is out.<p>Also on the list?<p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tops in Europe : <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=98"><b>Hotel Goldener Hirsch</b></a> : Salzburg Austria<br> &#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tops in South America : <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2004/11/30/204814/81/heaven/YOW_Llao_Llao_Hotel_Resort"><b>Llao Llao Hotel &amp; Resort</b></a> juliana 2006-12-27T12:53:11-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2005/9/20/2414/53308 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/capjulland.jpg"> <p> So, we're thinking there's something in water near Maundes Bay. Do you remember some beachy photos of Jay-Z and Beyonce, they were taken at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Cap+Juluca/local/272"><b>Cap Juluca</b></a>. Gwen and Gavin? Cap Juluca. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick? Brad & Jen's last fling? Yeah... Uh huh. <p> Travel + Leisure magazine readers awarded this five-star, Moorish style hotel with very high marks in the <a href="http://www.capjuluca.com/press/tl0505cover_lg.jpg">June 2005</a> issue. Furthermore the Cap Juluca was named one of the world's top three hotels in the Caribbean by T&L in August 2005. <p> Here is what one recent TripAdvisor hotel guest had to say about all the love in the air:<p> <blockquote><p> This was a perfect resort for those who ananda k 2005-09-20T10:15:30-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2005/4/26/11389/4194 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/sydans.jpg" align="right"> <p> After tax day it officially becomes off season at many Caribbean resorts, and off season is when the bargain hunters strike. <p>Look, for under $100 a night you probably won't end up right on the beach, however, it isn't like these islands are the size of Siberia. On an island like Anguilla, you should be able to find your way to the beach no matter where you stay. <p> On Anguilla, both big resorts and small inns and villas slash their rates.The New York Times recently took a look at Anguilla during the off season, and here are some of the accommodations they highlighted:<p> &#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inns.ai/sydans"><b>Syd-Ans Apartments</b></a>: 14 rooms and suites for $65 to $95 a markj 2005-04-26T11:50:15-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/