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These Hotels Made the Effort This Halloween

juliana — 2010-11-01T17:18:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Denihan_Sales_Team___Gilligan_s_Island.jpg" class="top"> On Friday, we called out for hotels to send us their <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/10/29/1440/6650/hotels/Who_s_Dressing_Up_for_Halloween_This_Weekend_We_Want_Your_Photos_">Halloween Costume Pics</a> and this year we have to give out some pumpkin-scented scratch n' sniff stickers to the fine folks at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/denihan hospitality">Denihan Hospitality</a> (The James New York, The Surrey Hotel) for going all out this year at their company costume party. We're also loving the Addams Family getups sported by the staff at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">Iron Horse Hotel</a> in Milwaukee, which is always down for a good time (and by good time we mean a party with lots of booze.) Down in San Diego, staffers at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/La+Costa+Resort+and+Spa/local/209">The La Costa Resort & Spa</a> participated in a pumpkin carving contest (housekeeping won the

Milwaukee: Why It Pays To Be On Foursquare At The Iron Horse Hotel

MsRebecca — 2010-09-16T10:59:50-05:00

Still on the fence about using Foursquare? Maybe a visit to Milwaukee's Iron Horse Hotel will convince you to start caring about badges and those all-important tips.

The hotel, which recently nabbed the "Best Boutique Hotel of the Year" award at the 2010 HD Boutique show in Miami, tipped us off a while back to its Foursquare Special Offer: Show your server at the Branded bar that you have checked in and you'll get 50% off your first drink. Dethrone the Mayor and you get 50% off your first round (up to six drinks).

Milwaukee: Channel Your Inner Green Goddess at The Iron Horse

AnneLise — 2010-06-11T15:55:50-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/47121/Sized_GreenGoddess.jpg" class="top">Who's thirsty? It's time for another installment of our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/summer cocktails">Summer Cocktails</a> series. All summer long we'll profile fun new summer drinks served at hotels around the world. Got one we should know about? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Send us the recipe with a photo of the drink.</a> Otherwise, enjoy and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hotelchatter">@reply us</a> when you're wasted! Its summer. Its Milwaukee. Its motorcycle-riding weather. Which means its time for cocktails at The Yard, the outdoor bar at everyones favorite Harley hotel, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">The Iron Horse</a>. The Yard mixologists have made it easy being green. Perhaps too easy. This seasons Green Goddess is a scrumptious cocktail, made with organic vodka, lime, chives, basil, cucumber, green tea, and peppers. Its garnished

Where to Find Hotels With iPads

juliana — 2010-05-05T16:37:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Indigo_iPad.JPG" class="top"> One million people may have splurged on an Apple iPad but if you're not keen on shelling out $500+ for the hottest new gadget, you can get your fix at these hotels.* We'll be keeping tabs on hotels that offer iPads either for guest use in-room or in the public spaces or even via the concierge. Know of a hotel that is using an iPad? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/5/9132/16729/hotels/Where_to_Find_Hotels_With_iPads#comment-block">Let us know in comments below</a> and we'll add it to the list.· <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/5/4914/31326/hotels/Get_Some_Service_with_the_Hilton_San_Diego_Bayfront_s_iPad_">1. Hilton San Diego Bayfront</a>: A table-mounted iPad in the hotel's Odysea Lounge that allows you to order food, see photos of the bar's most popular drinks, request a waiter and, of course, surf the Web. ·

Milwaukee: The Iron Horse's Outdoor Lounge Might Test That Iron Liver Of Yours

Jenna — 2009-06-15T09:43:25-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ironhorseoutdoor.jpg" class="top"> Got a liver of steel? Or, shall we say...iron? Hope so 'cause the <A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">Iron Horse Hotel </a>just opened up their new outdoor lounge and it looks like a place we'll be hittin' up the red hot second the next time we find ourselves in the Midwest. And you'd better hurry up and chug your drinks, because Milwaukee is only warm for, like, three months. The new outdoor lounge, The Yard, is open for the season from 4:00 to 11:00 every day. It has a totally full bar outside and is located on the sunny west side of the property, with views out onto the Menomonee River and downtown. The decor is a must-see before you