HotelChatter - Tag: Business Hotels

Hyatt Place Thinks You Need Etiquette Lessons

Jenna — 2008-08-22T13:28:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/hyattplaceettiquette.png" class="imgborder"> We are too busy trying to keep Cheeto dust from falling into our keyboard to worry about silly things like etiquette and manners (ha, kidding about the Cheetos), but we recall our mothers telling us to remove our elbows from the table one time. And, of course, we've learned a few social etiquette rules after getting yelled at for double-dipping a chip during our latest soiree featuring margaritas and guacamole. But when it comes to business etiquette, we don't know so much. Like, is it rude to leave your cell phone on during a meeting? How does one go about mingling with people at a big conference without coming off like a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Scott_(The_Office)">Michael Scott</a>-type? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hyatt%20Place">Hyatt

Paris: Hotel Le Bristol :: Another Fancy Schmancy Hotel for the Well-To-Do in Paris

femmefatale — 2008-05-19T13:43:20-05:00

Vying with Paris's George V and Co. for big business and big wallets, is the Hotel Le Bristol.

Since we can't afford to stay at the Hotel Bristol ourselves, we asked the off-the-record advice of a friendly businessman who stays there regularly for conferences. He had a lot to say about the hotel's style, location and dining which we've recapitulated below for you. Enjoy.

Fortune Ranks the Best New Business Hotels Around the World, Now With A Cool Factor

Tim L. — 2008-05-16T09:45:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/the_keating_hotel_san_diego.jpg" class="imgborder"> Fortune magazine just put out a nice rundown on "The Best New Business Hotels." We would normally be skeptical, but they teamed up with Wallpaper to get some true hipness cred in the mix. The result is a lot of hotels that have good desk lighting, talented concierges, and "better than average room service," but a bit of style as well. Bad news is, you have to pick up the print copy to get a rundown of their list and short descriptions. Good news is, we've got plenty of chatter about a lot of them right here. For more than a few, HotelChatter has been providing a blow-by-blow account of opening delays and pushed-back promises for

Washington: Hotel Opening Rates :: $179 for Donovan House's Opening Weekend

juliana — 2008-03-18T16:52:21-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/donovanrates.jpg" class="imgborder"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Donovan+House/local/994">The Donovan House</a> is set to open in Washington DC on March 28th and while its sister property in NYC--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/60+Thompson/local/15">60 Thompson</a>--might go for a minimum of $300 a night in the darkness of winter, this CIA-inspired hotel will be a lot cheaper. At least on the weekends.We found a King Superior room for $179 a night March 28th and 29th. A King Deluxe was $189. Both rooms feature this intriguing cocoon-spiral shower of which we are dying to see.Interestingly, when we looked for rooms from the March 31st to April 2nd, the price jumped up a bit to $479 a night for the King Superior but was back down by the weekend. So we're guessing it's

Cardiff: Cardiff is the New London

femmefatale — 2008-02-25T11:57:17-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/stdavidcardiff2.png" class="imgborder">Forget London - the latest British capital city to visit is Cardiff. After decades of drudgery brought on be incessant rain and regular invasions of sheep, the Welsh capital is now hotting up faster than the US election race. A spectacular opera house, a shiny new Parliament building, and the super <a href="http://www.millenniumstadium.com">Millennium rugby stadium</a> are the city's most showy accessories. Depending on your attitude towards cruel sports, Cardiff is either a superb or a revolting place to visit on rugby match weekends, as we did. The hotel scene is hotting up as well, in expectation of the <a href="http://www.rydercupwales2010.com">Ryder Cup 2010</a>, to be held at the <a href="http://www.celtic-manor.com">Celtic Manor Resort</a> near Newport and Cardiff. In the capital,