http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T04:30:59Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/58 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/10/27/223628/32 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/halloween_hudson_2011.jpg" class="top"><p>Is your costume all ready? We've been working on ours for well over a week (OK, more like fifteen minutes, but hey&#151;we're New Yorkers, we're busy people!). In any case, it looks like there are a few options for you crazy hotel party crashers out there this weekend. From <b>vodka open bars</b> to <b>haunted hotels</b> to a <b>fashion editor-judged costume contest</b>, you certainly won't be twiddling your thumbs! <p>First up, <a href="<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hudson+Hotel/local/58"><b>Hudson Hotel</b></a> has commissioned the talent of <a href="http://www.adamaleksanderpresents.com/">Adam Aleksander</a> to transform the entire hotel into a creepy, crawly, underworld lair. Each of the hotel's three venues (<b>Hudson Hall</b>, <b>Hudson Bar</b>, and <b>Library Bar</b>), in addition to hosting <a href="http://hudsonhotelhalloweentix.com/events/Hudson-Hotel-NYC-New-York/EOxRCFjmTdl">eight separate</a> DJ acts on Saturday night, ASchechter 2011-10-28T09:35:03-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/27/22418/1668 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Discosalt.jpg" class="top"><p>If you're one of those people whose Halloween costume was planned way back in June, then you're probably eager to book your NYC hotel stay waaay ahead of time. In which case, we thought we'd do you a favor and scout some low rates for the month ahead. By then, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/15/14352/4963/hotels/September_In_New_York_Doesn_t_Have_To_Put_You_In_The_Poor_House_">September madness</a> will have petered out, and rates will have dropped back down to more reasonable (relatively speaking) numbers. <p>Now, since the infamous <a href="http://www.halloween-nyc.com/">Village Halloween Parade</a> (happening on Monday October 31) starts on Sixth Avenue in the West Village, our first thought was to simply find some deals nearby. Not as easy as you might think! <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Points+by+Sheraton+Manhattan+SoHo+Village/local/1335"><b>Four Points Sheraton Soho</b></a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/HAMPTON+INN+MANHATTAN+SOHO/local/4495"><b>Hampton Inn Soho</b></a> <i>and</i> ASchechter 2011-09-28T09:00:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/8/211041/0301 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/SANG_A_WEB_READY_RGB_12_FLASH_DIRTY_GOLD_SILVER_PYTHON_full.jpg" class="top"><p>Fashion week doesn't all have to be about VIP appearances, plus-ones, and cramming sixteen shows into one lunch break. It can also be fun! Take the vending machine at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hudson+Hotel/local/58"><b>Hudson Hotel</b></a>, which elevates the concept of the gift bag to a whole new level&#151;though the stuff isn't actually free, any fashion hound with some extra cash is going to want to buy this stuff. <p>$14 copies of <i>Catcher In the Rye</i> have been switched out for items like a Ruby Kobo diamond-and-wood bracelet, a SANG A python clutch (above), Public School hand-made wool ties, and a Jolibe rabbit fur jacket. So, really, something for everyone here. And if you happen to like Tumblr (the easy-to-use digital media ASchechter 2011-09-09T08:50:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/7/31/234233/555 <![CDATA[<p><em>Have you ever flirted with a hotel concierge? In our newest series, <strong>Concierge Interviews</strong>, HotelChatter goes behind the Front Desk and gets chummy with the men&#151;and women&#151;whose job it is to never say no. Filmed inside various lobbies, courtyards, and bar lounges, each video will offer a glimpse into the world of hotels from the people who know them best. Got a burning question you'd like us to ask? Or have someone in mind for us to interview? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com"><b>Email us your requests</b></a></em>! <p> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script> <object id="myExperience1088785665001" class="BrightcoveExperience"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="486" /> <param name="height" value="412" /> <param name="playerID" value="4862856001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAAAAE7CVnI~,RUihgoZlRJi9tuTl58qaAut8tr6OMl2M" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" ASchechter 2011-08-03T10:45:02-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/7/26/211252/800 <![CDATA[<p><em>Gay couples across the state of New York married for the first time on Monday&#151;an event so huge, Niagra Falls <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/first-gay-marriage-in-new-york-under-rainbow-colored-niagara-falls/2011/07/25/gIQACY2UYI_blog.html">suddenly</a> became rainbow-colored! Now that ceremonies can legally take place, hotel geeks around the state will be seeking out the best venues for their ceremonies, honeymoons, and receptions. Here are five of our top picks:</em> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/costarica_monteazulhotel_005p.jpg" class="top"><p><strong>For a tropical escape&#151;</strong>How about some breakfast in bed? It's all included in the "Love And Equality" package at Costa Rica's 125-acre <strong>Monte Azul Boutique Hotel</strong>. All couples, gay or straight, who were married after January 1, 2011, are entitled to four nights for the price of three ($570 plus tax) in one of the hotel's signature <em>casitas</em>. Rooms come with a ASchechter 2011-07-27T09:35:01-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/