HotelChatter - NC

The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Gives Guests A Full 24-Hour Stay

Chanize — 2013-01-28T13:36:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/Ritz_Charlotte_00026_920x518.jpg" class="top"> Not long ago we reported on the Capella Georgetown which has <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/11/25/45158/349">no check-in or check-out hours</a>. The concept has even made its way all the way to Australia and its Art Series hotels where <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/1/10/6033/10543/hotels/The_Williams_Sisters_Serve_It_Up_At_The_Olsen_In_Melbourne">Serena Williams tweeted</a> about the hotel's policy of not kicking you out if there isn't a guest scheduled for your room. We thought this kind of perk would be limited to small, quirky hotels, but imagine our surprise when we received a news bit letting us know that <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/1554'>The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte</a> (apparently a favorite of Lenny Kravitz!) is now offering a guaranteed 24-hour stay for guests who check in on Saturdays. That's right, with the new "Stay and Play

Bedbugs and Crack Dealers: What DNC Reporters Are Complaining About In Charlotte

ASchechter — 2012-09-07T09:06:56-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Bed_bugs_crack_hotel_DNC.jpg" class="top">Forget, for a minute, the glowing reviews of Michelle Obama's and Bill Clinton's speeches at the DNC. It turns out another thing reporters' minds were the rotten hotels they were assigned for the event, which took place this past week in Charlotte, NC. But cramped rooms and bad service were the least of itwe're talking drug dealers, prostitutes, and bed bugs. The bed bugs in particular were an issue, as the <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/3/bedbugs-an-increasing-concern-at-dnc-hotels/">Washington Times</a> reported that several of the DNC media-hosting hotels have dealt with bedbug infestation complaints in the past year. The scene was enough to make radio talk show host David Webb comment: <blockquote>"It comes down to organizing a good event, and frankly, that says something

Aloft Asheville And Aloft SFO Both Get Ready For Takeoff

ASchechter — 2012-08-14T09:19:28-05:00

Ready or not, Aloft is slowly infiltrating every corner of the world—India, China, and the US are all in line for multiple openings this year. And it was announced last week that South Korea is even set to get its first Aloft by 2014.

But in the more immediate future, we're looking at two US openings this month: Aloft Asheville on Aug 23 and Aloft SFO on Aug 30. One will be a place to retreat from (or invite back to your hotel room) all the ukulele-strumming Blue Ridge Mountain hippies. The other will be a place to lament your delayed flight. Both will spoil you with free WiFi.

Can You Guess Lenny Kravitz's Hotel Hangout in Charlotte?

juliana — 2012-03-20T16:12:10-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/lennykravitz_cinna_hotelhangout.jpg" class="top">We know, we know. What a random acting role for musician/hotel designer <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/lenny kravitz">Lenny Kravitz</a>! Just in case you haven't been up and up on the "Hunger Games" madness, Lenny stars as Capitol stylist, Cinna, in the movie which premieres this weekend. Yet what befuddles us hotel geeks more than this role for Lenny is rather where he and the cast were staying during filming. According to the <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/lenny_party_pad_pkmmjxCMDeBgvOg5TJZXCL#ixzz1pglgCNLV">NY Post</a>, Lenny's "ritzy" hotel digs became the "unofficial hangout" for his co-stars. <blockquote>My hotel room became the after-hours joint, Kravitz tells The Post. Any given night there youd see me, Stanley [Tucci], Gary [Ross], Woody [Harrelson], Elizabeth [Banks], Josh [Hutcherson], Jennifer [Lawrence.] It was fun.</blockquote>You know what

Now You Can Charge Your Electric Car At The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte

pbb — 2011-03-01T11:11:29-05:00

Move over recycling bins and bulk shampoo dispensers: the hottest new green accessory, at least at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, is an electric vehicle charging station, available to guests free of charge. The LEED-certified hotel unveiled the new gizmo last week in collaboration with local electric car company Li-Ion Motors, which brought out an Inizio roadster to show off.

The property is the first Ritz-Carlton to install a guests-only electric car charging station. The two power ports will fuel up cars that are completely tapped out in 10-12 hours and also top off in under an hour rides that still have some juice. There are plans to add additional, similar charging stations around Charlotte.