HotelChatter - Stories about Thompson Beverly Hills

Some Hotel News to Nibble On Over Thanksgiving

juliana — 2011-11-23T15:05:03-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/caulfieldsTBH.jpg" class="top"> The world may be living in a 24-hour news cycle but we've got some news of our own for you--we're taking the rest of the week off. So barring any major hotel news or events, you won't be reading us again until Monday. Of course, we'd never leave you totally empty-handed. So here's a bunch of hotel news and info to nibble on until our return. · At <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Thompson+Beverly+Hills/local/806">Thompson Beverly Hills</a>, BondSt Sushi is out and Caufield's is in (pictured above.) Laurie Mulstay and Ron Marino, the duo behind LA's Magnolia and Bar Chloe, have created an all-American culinary experience at the hotel with classic renditions, farmers market small plates and homemade desserts. The bar will

5 Hotels That Are Acting Like The Airlines With Extra Fees

juliana — 2011-06-22T15:00:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/estandbyupgrade.jpg" class="top"> Is this offer from an airline or a hotel?Whee!! Summer is officially here and you've got the urge to book a flight+hotel (or two or three) for a summery getaway. But while we've all begrudgingly accepted that airlines are extra fees-obsessed (baggage fees, leg room fees, change fees, security fees, early boarding fees, etc.), we're disheartened to see that more and more hotels are acting like airlines these days by charging big fees for little extras. Here are five of the top offenders so far: <a href="">5. Fontainebleau</a>: The good news is that it looks like this popular Miami Beach hotel has dropped their <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/12/17/123346/30/hotels/The_Fontainebleau_Now_Has_a_Voluntary_Resort_Fee_and_Other_Ridiculous_Charges">$8 baggage fee</a> in case you want to store your luggage after

Beverly Hills: Dining Above BH While Changes Happen Below

juliana — 2011-06-21T17:05:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/abh_thompson.jpg" class="top"> Last night, we watched the sun go down over Los Angeles from the rooftop of <a href="">Thompson Beverly Hills</a>. ABH, as the roofdeck is called, is open only to hotel guests and ABH members who are required to carry either their hotel room card or the member card to gain entrance. This being Thompson and Beverly Hills, we expected a bit of a scene. But last night, things were pretty chill on the rooftop, probably because it was Monday. We sipped some sauvignon blanc, indulged in a few chips with guacamole (that's so LA, we know), and spied on some of the hotel guests milling about. (No one famous, sorry.)But what was interesting to us was word

'Smoosh' in Style at Thompson Hotels with Designer Condoms

juliana — 2010-09-20T10:29:52-05:00

Yes, you read that headline right. Thompson Hotels will now be selling limited-edition designer condoms at their hotels.

Fashion designer Charlotte Ronson (sister to Sam and Mark) has teamed up with Proper Attire condoms to create stylishly packaged condoms so that ladies will feel comfortable reaching for protection that isn't branded with words like "MAGNUM" and "Ribbed for her pleasure."

Instead, the condom package designs are tasteful and whimsical and come in three different types--color (hot pink), sheer and basic. Even better, each sale will benefit Planned Parenthood.

Beverly Hills: Spend Your B-Day at Thompson Beverly Hills (Just Ask Your Friends to Chip In)

Jennifer Kester — 2010-06-11T10:55:51-05:00

If you want to go all 50 Cent flashback and party like it's your birthday, skip the club and head to the Thompson Beverly Hills for a rooftop bash.

To celebrate your birthday, the Thompson will allow you and 12 of your friends access to its ABH Rooftop and Lounge. You and your groupies also will get to hang in a daytime poolside cabana and nibble on platters of foods and signature cocktails in between swimming in the pool and warming up on the chaise lounges.