http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T05:07:08Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/289 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/22/32630/2631 <![CDATA[<p> <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/le_rhone_boat_hotel.png" class="imgborder"> <p>If you're sick of staying in French hotels that are bolted to the ground (we like to call them, simply, buildings), then it's time to get into a stylish French boat hotel. The Times UK this week raved about a night on the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Napol%E9on+%3A%3A+Boat+du+Rh%F4ne/local/289"><b>Napoleon, a luxury hotel boat</b></a> in France. A 129 foot long converted barge, it sleeps 12 people, and comes with all the luxuries you'd want like heated towel rails in the ensuite bathrooms, a sundeck whirlpool bath and even fresh flowers for each "room". </p><p>The reviewer was also rather smitten with the "handsome young crew" who served up champagne and fancy snacks as guests checked in. Private excursions or day sightseeing tours amandak 2007-02-22T09:34:23-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/