HotelChatter - Tag: Doubletree Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-25T18:24:14Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Doubletree%20Hotels Washington: The Five Best Hotels Just Outside of Washington, D.C. http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/13/91735/734 <![CDATA[<p>In many cities, a suburban stay equals hours on the train each morning and night. But <b>Washington D.C.</b> is small enough that its closest suburbs are often destinations in their own rights &#151; from Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, to downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Throw in D.C.&#146;s crime-ridden rap, combined with the suburbs-serving Metro, and suddenly it makes sense why so many D.C. tourists actually spend the night in a neighboring city (where, ahem, the residents have the right to vote).<p> <p>Of course, this is hardly a secret; so if you&#146;re looking to the suburbs for a no-frills deal, stick to family-friendly classics. Otherwise, here are our picks for five convenient suburban DC hotels that offer more than just a free (stale) KatieK 2009-11-13T16:00:19-05:00 Chicago: theWit's Library Gets People Talking, More Than Reading http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/4/23943/2556

The lobby of theWit buzzes with businessmen chatting, workers scurrying about and people wandering in and out, but head to the second floor of the hotel and you'll find some peace in the library.

But it's not a library per se. Yes, the table in the middle of the room has small stacks of oversized coffee-table books on everything from fashion to architecture to music that you can peruse. (The most popular one among library visitors is Frank Lloyd Wright Complete Works, Vol. 3: 1943-1959.) But it's more about the atmosphere. ]]> Jennifer Kester 2009-11-04T09:08:47-05:00 Chicago: Inside The Plush Screening Room At theWit Chicago http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/13/161749/79 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/theWitScreen.jpg" class="top"> <p>What are the hot hotel amenities right now? Forget heated towel racks and pet concierges, the <b>screening rooms are it</b>. In New York, the newest private screening room can be found in the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/9/133347/184/hotels/The_Crosby_Street_Hotel_s_Screening_Room_is_Already_a_Celeb_Magnet">Crosby Street Hotel</a></b>, but the 40-guest "Screen" venue in <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Doubletree+Chicago+The+Wit+/ian/309429">theWit Hotel</a></b> in Chicago has it beat by a clear mile; it's no wonder the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/5/10155/0610/hotels/The_Wit_is_a_Hit_with_the_NYT">NYT</a> loved their stay here so much. <p>Now we've been in the Sony screening rooms and other private movie niches in New York, and our peek at theWit's Screen had us craving popcorn and a good drama far more than any other. For one, the seats fully recline with footrests, cupholders and swing-out trays for your nachos. JetSetCD 2009-10-13T17:07:08-05:00 41.8857777 -87.627933 Chicago: The Wit is a Hit with the NYT http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/5/10155/0610 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/WitChi2.jpg" class="top"></p> <p>Generally speaking, the New York Times is not an easy target to impress &#151; particularly when it comes to anything beyond the confines of Manhattan. Just don&#146;t try telling that to Chicago&#146;s <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Doubletree+Chicago+The+Wit+/ian/309429"><strong>Wit Hotel</strong></a>, Doubletree&#146;s new concept hotel that nabbed <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/travel/04checkin.html?ref=travel">another glowing review</a> and can now count the Gray Lady among its many fans. <p>&#147;Even in a city filled with striking architecture, the Wit makes a powerful impression &#151; a green-tinted glass box with an angled roof and a yellow lightning bolt shooting down its State Street façade,&#148; begins reviewer Fred Bernstein, who adds that the new hotel &#147;managed to be all things to all people; business travelers, vacationing families and trend-seeking 20-somethings all seemed KatieK 2009-10-05T11:24:32-05:00 41.8857777 -87.627933 Doubletree Helps You Celebrate Fall, All Season Long http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/21/84259/9364 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/doubletreesantamonica.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><i>The DoubleTree Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif.</i><p> <p>We might be sad to say an official goodbye to summer, but since fall has its official opening today, we might as well celebrate. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Doubletree%20Hotels"><b>Doubletree Hotels</b></a> agree with us and have got a special <b>Fall Weekend Getaway Package</b> going from now until December 27th.<p>Basically it works like this: book a weekend at a Doubletree property (that means a minimum two-night stay) and they'll put you in a Deluxe room with up to two adults and two children per room at no extra charge, you'll get the Blissful Sweet dreams experience and the main bonus is a $50 Food and Beverage credit. The only downside we see to this deal amandak 2009-09-21T09:23:56-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/