http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-23T23:19:54Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Architecture%20Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/4/1242/95641 <![CDATA[<p><embed src="http://services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1321361467" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=14660387001&playerId=1321361467&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed> <p> Currently we are incredibly into old meets new architecture hotels, and the 31 room <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Establishment+Hotel/local/603"><b>Establishment Hotel</b></a> smack dab in the middle of Sydney's CBD certainly qualifies. The rooms are full of minimalist elements that accentuate the unique building, structural beams and all. <p> The deceivingly enormous building houses three bars, Hemmesphere being the most active, and possessing the most jaw dropping atrium, two restaurants, two penthouses and a gym. <p> The location allows you to easily walk to The Rocks, Circular Quay, or pick up a bus on George or at the Quay. <p> <b>Room:</b> 445<br><br> <b>Type:</b> Standard<br><br> <b>Square Footage:</b> ~300 square feet<br><br> <b>Best Feature:</b> Sleek markj 2009-03-04T09:26:14-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/5/29/2276/51836 <![CDATA[<p> <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/the_library_koh_samui.jpg" class="imgborder"><br> <p> The blood-red tiled pool is dramatic enough for us to perk up when we heard about Chaweng Beach's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Library+Koh+Samui/local/599"><b>Library Hotel</b></a>, which was recently named to Conde Nast Traveller's Hot List.<br> <p> The aforementioned red pool serves as the focal point, with daybeds, Thai antiques, and an open air mini-library.<br> <p> Minimalism dominates the studio rooms, but the spaces include iMacs and bedside lights. This place is gorgeous--a five-star architectural marvel, so what is not to like? The only downside could be that Chaweng Beach is extremely crowded, and this five star hotel is surrounded by three star hotel neighbors, meaning The Library common areas receive an abnormal amount of daily gawkers. <p> Expect this markj 2007-05-30T09:14:52-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/