http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-23T21:08:25Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/783 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/5/125926/6824 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/walkstations3.jpg" class="top"> <p><b>Question</b>: What do you get when you marry an Internet-enabled computer workstation with a treadmill? <p><b>Answer</b>: A complete nightmare for lazy people, poor typers and excessively sweaty individuals &#151; and your newest hotel amenity, apparently. <p>It is with equal parts horror and glee that we announce the arrival of the <b>Steelcase Walkstation</b> onto the hotel scene, with the introduction of the very first hotel desk-meets-treadmill spawn at the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+JW+Marriott+Grand+Rapids/local/783">JW Marriott Grand Rapids</a></b> in Michigan. The Walkstations, which are essentially treadmills attached to height-adjustable, flexible desks with computers, will be available for the ambitious, multitasking guest to use in the 24-hour business center: <blockquote><p> At a maximum speed of two miles per hour, Walkstations let guests comfortably Jenna 2009-02-05T13:11:00-05:00 42.9655199 -85.673779 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/9/25/111841/599 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/jwgrandrapids.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>There's never really been a reason to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan, but if you happen to be in that neck of the woods, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+JW+Marriott+Grand+Rapids/local/783"><b>JW Marriott</b></a> has officially opened and its first review is not all that bad.<p> Rooms are replete with the standard accoutrement of the day like plasma TVs, WiFi, and top-notch entertainment. And it looks like Marriott's commitment to technology is working. A reviewer from the Grand Rapids Press wrote:<blockquote><p>I quickly hooked our laptop up to the HDTV through the ports on room's desk. Soon, our iTunes were playing through the TV and bathroom speakers.</blockquote></p><p>Yet the reviewer was disappointed with the hotel pool which is only a measly 3 feet 7 inch deep pool. alyshabrown 2007-09-25T11:47:04-05:00 42.964340 -85.671045 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/9/12/154720/367 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/Elephants_enjoying_their_feast.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+JW+Marriott+Grand+Rapids/local/783"><b>The JW Marriott Grand Rapids</b></a> in Michigan doesn't officially open until Sept. 19th but the hotel made an exception for these special guests--seven Asian elephants who are performing in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey show, Circus of Dreams.<p>The hotel served the elephants lunch and we sure hope they got the five-star service they deserve, otherwise PETA is going to be pissed. Oh wait, PETA is already pissed at the circus.<p>Anyways, more hotel animal news:<p>&#183; <a href="http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/sep/11/every-dog-has-its-day-fur-seasons-luxury-pet-hotel/">The hotels for pets trend continues with The Fur Seasons</a> [Jupiter Courier]<br>&#183; <a href="http://travel.canoe.ca/Travel/Canada/BC/2007/08/12/4420025-sun.html">The Hilton Whistler Resort caters to dogs</a> [Canoe.ca]<br>&#183; <a href="http://las-vegas-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g45963-d91920-Reviews-Residence_Inn_Las_Vegas_Hughes_Center-Las_Vegas_Nevada-m10559.html">The Residence Inn in Las Vegas takes pets, which is unusual for Sin City</a> [TripAdvisor]<br>&#183; <a href="http://www.buckinghamhotel.com/prearrival_concierge/prearrive.cfm">The Buckingham juliana 2007-09-12T16:01:18-05:00 42.965509 -85.673781 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/8/23/113214/444 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/jwgrandrapids.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+JW+Marriott+Grand+Rapids/local/783"><b>The JW Marriott Grand Rapids</b></a> will officially open on September 19* and the hotel is eager to get feedback from its first guests.<blockquote><p>Through the end of the year, travelers are invited set up a time to meet with General Manager George Aquino during their visit to share their candid thoughts on the property, the first JW Marriott in the Midwest. To say thank-you to visitors who share their valuable feedback hotel's programs, service and amenities, participants in this program will enjoy two complimentary drinks in Mixology Lounge at the JW. </blockquote></p><p>This JW is already trying to be hipper and friendlier than its Marriott counterparts. Notice the Mixology lounge and what about the hotel's website URL which is juliana 2007-08-23T15:03:08-05:00 42.964340 -85.671045 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/