HotelChatter - Tag: Big Sur Hotels

HotelChatter - Tag: Big Sur Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T16:52:16Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Big%20Sur%20Hotels Big Sur: Do Go Back To Big Sur, As Long As It's At Treebones http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/5/2/133145/3496 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/treebonesyurts500.jpg" class="top"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1fGNCvZL_w">Remember The Thrills?</a> It says a lot about the place youre staying when a yurt is the pedestrian option, but thats how we felt when we booked two nights at <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/4860'>Treebones Resort</a> the week before last. See, the reason we were really heading up to Big Sur was because we wanted to stay in The Nest the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/22/21201/1826/hotels/Flying_The_Nest_Isn_t_Easy_When_It_s_In_Big_Surhuman-sized birds nest/">treehouse perched on a bluff</a> overlooking Highway 1 and the Pacific. But, thanks to its being booked up months in advance, The Nest was only free on our second night. So the first, we luxed up in a yurt. Our yurt, 12, qualified as a partial ocean view although we didnt get much enjoyment juliab 2011-05-02T15:02:09-05:00 Big Sur: Flying The Nest Isn't Easy When It's In Big Sur http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/22/21201/1826 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/nestfd.jpg" class="top"> There are hotels that look like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/7/27/01728/3995/hotels/HotelChatter_s_10_Ugliest_Hotels_Alive_">Chinese gods</a>, motels <a href="http://www.dogbarkparkinn.com/">in the shape of a dog</a> and now we present our lodging from last Monday night: a human-sized birds nest perched on top of Highway 1 in Big Sur. The treehouse, which is actually called The Nest is one of the accommodation options at <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/4860'>Treebones Resort</a> you can either choose a yurt (more on those another time), full-on camping, or this. Although, if you book the nest, youll be required to pitch a tent just below it, in case the weathers too bad to sleep in the nest (its bang on a ridge overlooking Highway 1 and the Pacific, so its the windiest part juliab 2011-04-25T09:32:05-05:00 Big Sur: There Will Be No Shortage of Booze at The Post Ranch Inn Next Weekend http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/29/13317/829 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/34094/PostRanchInn.jpg" class="top"> If you're planning to attend the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Post+Ranch+Inn/local/531">Post Ranch Inn</a> wants to further tempt your taste buds with its new Chefs & Vintners Celebration package on Nov. 6 and 7. The two-night deal will include breakfast at Sierra Mar. But the reason to partake in the package is the vino. Kick off the drunken fun on Friday with the Limestone Quest Dinner, featuring Josh Jensen of Calera Winery in Hollister and Stephan Asseo of L'Aventure Winery in Paso Robles. The winemakers will be there to school you on their pinot noirs and chardonnays. The booze will complement a six-course dinner from Craig von Foerster, Sierra Mar's executive chef, and Cal Jennifer Kester 2009-10-29T09:09:18-05:00 35.8417090 -121.39610 Big Sur: Meditate Your Budget Worries Away at The Post Ranch Inn http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/5/155542/9160 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/post_inn.jpg" class="top"> <img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/hc_reader_deals.jpg" class="imgborder"> Dear Poor Troubled Global Economy, we're going to splurge on the Post Ranch Inn. Xoxo, HotelChatter.It's no secret that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Post+Ranch+Inn/local/531">Post Ranch Inn</a> in Big Sur, Calif. is one of the most scenic hotels in the U.S. with beyond-killer views of the Pacific Ocean from each room and a location on the windy backdrop of Highway 1. The hotel was in harm's way over the summer during the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/7/14258/64144/hotels/Big_Sur_Fire_Update_Posh_Retreats_Still_Closed_Due_to_Evacuation">Big Sur</a> fire but has rebounded this winter and is now offering a new Stay and Dine Escape package. The deal includes lodging, a four-course prix-fixe dinner for two and daily breakfast. The hotel also offers complimentary activities and services from yoga classes juliana 2009-01-05T15:58:39-05:00 36.0592060 -121.58569 Big Sur: Big Sur Fire Update :: Posh Retreats Still Closed Due to Evacuation http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/7/14258/64144 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/bigsurfires.jpg" class="imgborder"> Last Wednesday, the Big Sur area <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/3/121954/4837/hotels/Big_Sur_Fire_Closes_Posh_Retreats_Like_Ventana_Inn_and_The_Post_Ranch">was evacuated</a> due to the huge fire that has been blazing nearby for about two weeks. This weekend, temperatures cooled slightly and winds were a bit slower, enabling firefighters to make some significant progress. As of Sunday night, the fire was 11% contained. Businesses -- posh retreats like the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ventana+Inn+And+Spa/ian/193092">Ventana Inn</a> and the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Post+Ranch+Inn/local/531">Post Ranch Inn</a> among them -- received the evacuation orders as well, and the Post Ranch Inn has posted an update on their website: <blockquote> Our reservations department will be opening a remote office beginning next week (July 8th) and we will be in contact with you then. Notwithstanding, please note we will honor cancellations Jenna 2008-07-07T09:14:06-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/