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Controversial Barnes Foundation Passes Included in Philly's New Hotel Promo

wakeandwander — 2013-01-29T09:49:19-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/artmusuemphilly1.jpg" class="top"> If Philadelphia is indeed a blue-collared industrial city, someone better let the artists and curators in town know about it. So far, all they've done is improve the scenery with a top-tier arsenal of murals and museums. From <a href="http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/mutter-museum/">the brains in jars at the Mutter Museum</a> to the infamous Rocky-run steps of the Art Museum, Philly is stacked with artistic and historical culture. <a href="http://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/with-art-philadelphia-hotel-package/">The latest promotion out of the City of Brotherly Love</a> is centered around this strength. Ten hotels are participating, including the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/FOUR+SEASONS+PHILADELPHIA/local/2245">Four Seasons</a> on the Ben Franklin Parkway and the new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Monaco+Philadelphia/local/4997">Hotel Monaco</a> at Independence Hall, with a two-day With Art Philadelphia pass and two trolley tour passes included

Ho Hum, Holiday Inn's Gonna Come. But Ooh, Then a Philly W?

wakeandwander — 2013-01-14T09:04:57-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/newholidayinnphilly.jpg" class="top"> We were on Columbus Boulevard in Philly last weekend when we came across the scene in the photo above. Formerly a Comfort Inn, we saw boards on the doors and a small note that said closed for renovations. As you can see, they put up a fat teaser for all to see, but no other details about what the property would become were available on-site. Well, we did some digging, and guess what? Its going to be a Holiday Inn and will open in March. Cue the sound effects and let the wind out of our sails, because were officially disappointed. A hip, vacation-oriented property in that location would have gone a long way to help

Anthony Bourdain Chooses Luxe vs. Cheaper Hotels For "The Layover" Philly

Chanize — 2012-12-04T19:43:04-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/BourdaininPhilly.jpg" class="top"> Anthony Bourdain is back for another season of The Layover, and we like it because he names the hotels in the cities where he'll be spending his precious time. We figure, he won't be laying his salt-and-pepper head just anywhere, after all, he's big time now. So, for entertainment and a dose of travel value, well give you some details on the properties he picks, just in case you find yourself looking for a place to stay in a city thats sanctioned by this travel personality/chef. Layover Hotel Episode 3: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/2245">Four Seasons Philadelphia</a> Once again Bourdain<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/11/27/191925/82"> hits the same brand that he stayed in Chicago</a>, this time saying "I'm staying at the Four Seasons on Logan

Wynn Throws Hat in Ring for Philly Casino

wakeandwander — 2012-11-26T12:09:00-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/steve_wynn.jpg" class="top"> Steve Wynn officially threw his hat in the ring last week to bring <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Wynn+Las+Vegas/local/7">one of his casinos</a> to the City of Brotherly Love, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Wynn+Las+Vegas/local/7">meeting the November 15th submission deadline along with five others</a> who hope to obtain the citys currently unclaimed casino license. This isnt the first time Wynn has had his eye on Philly (and its no surprise considering hes a graduate of UPenn). Back in April of 2010, he agreed to salvage the Foxwoods casino on Columbus Boulevard, but pulled out of the deal a week later because the deal was, in his words, so screwed up. Due to a lack of other interested investors, Foxwoods eventually lost its gaming license, which

"Massive Fistfight Resulting in Hotel Damage" Reason to Buy Wedding Insurance?

wakeandwander — 2012-11-19T14:22:10-05:00

It looks like lawyers are still hashing out the legal details on the brawl that took place at Philly's Sheraton Society Hill back in the beginning of October.

But that hasn't stopped a few third-party legal opportunists from trying to "help" by promoting and profiting from its aftermath.

Apparently, an overlooked aspect of this whole debacle is the monetary damage done to the hotel, and insurance companies don't want to miss the chance to scare couples into taking wildly paranoid preventative measures. One insurance report specifically referenced the Sheraton Society Hill fight as part of an "it could happen to you so buy this now" scare tactic: