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HotelChatter - Tag: HIlton Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T09:52:17Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/HIlton%20Hotels Beverly Hill: Whitney Houston's Death at The Beverly Hilton Was Not Right, Nor Was It Ok http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/12/193743/723 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/whitneyhouston_beverlyhilton.jpg" class="top"> By now everyone knows that <s>our childhood idol</s> one of the greatest voices ever heard, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/whitney houston">Whitney Houston</a>, who lived a life full of superstar highs and drug addiction lows, tragically passed away on Saturday afternoon at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Beverly+Hilton/local/2125">The Beverly Hilton</a> in Beverly Hills. And like so many celebrity deaths in this 24-hour news cycle and info-ravenous age, the details surrounding her death keep on coming. Houston died in a fourth floor suite at the hotel just hours before she was set to attend Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party at the hotel. <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-dead-bathtub-underwater/">TMZ</a> also reports that she was found underwater in the bathtub, possible from a Xanax overdose and that her last night on juliana 2012-02-13T08:45:02-05:00 Jamaica: In True Airport Fashion, Hilton JFK Makes Us Wait A Little Longer http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/8/23030/51066 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Jfk_airport_information.jpg" class="top">Though we thought we had the opening date of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hilton%20Hotels">Hilton</a>'s new <a href="http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCJFHF-Hilton-New-York-JFK-Airport-New-York/index.do">JFK hotel</a> pegged, it looks like we'll be waiting a little bit longer. The airport hotel's opening has now shifted back a month and a half from Feb 15 to March 30. Though tired and worn-out passengers still have their pick of beds (<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Best%20Western%20Hotels">Best Western</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/DOubleTree%20Hotels">DoubleTree</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hilton%20Garden%20Inn">Hilton Garden Inn</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Courtyard%20by%20Marriott">Courtyard by Marriott</a>, among others), we were excited for the opening of Hilton's glistening white block of 256 rooms, outfitted with a lounge and sports bar, 24-hour shuttle service, and pool. Not that we'll be waiting around, twiddling our thumbs until April. Unlike an airport, which pretty much holds you ASchechter 2012-02-09T09:45:02-05:00 Pounce On These Leap Year Hotel Deals Now, Before They Leap Away http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/7/94130/77434 <![CDATA[Yes, it's a Leap Year! An entire day added to the month, an entire extra day for some hotel-lovin'. And the hotels are pretty excited about it too! We've hunted around for the best Leap Year deals from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/San%20Antonio">San Antonio</a> to <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/New%20York">New York</a> to <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/london">London</a>. Unsurprisingly, several of them overlap with Valentine's Day festivitiesbut as they say, bargains make the heart grow fonder... <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/GrandHyattNewYork.jpg" class="top"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Grand+Hyatt+New+York/local/1931">Grand Hyatt New York</a>, fresh from its recent <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/12/9/8498/61335/hotels/Grand_Hyatt_Wants_You_To_Join_The_Dream">$130 million</a> renovation, is feeling generous. So they're singling out people who are either turning 29 this year or who were born on a leap year. While the 29-year-olds actually make out with something cool (free appetizer or dessert at New York ASchechter 2012-02-07T09:45:15-05:00 New York: Wyndham Trades In A Garden For A Tryp http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/2/11819/03441 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/DoubleTree_by_Hilton_New_York_Times_Square_South_Lobby.jpg" class="top">The new lobby at DoubleTree Times Square SouthWe told you last month that <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/DoubleTree%20Hotels">DoubleTree</a> was planning on taking over the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Wyndham+Garden+Hotel+Times+Square+South/local/1410">Wyndham Garden Times Square South</a>which, we can safely report, officially transpired. However, the rooms remain intact, as well as the ground-floor cafe, Greenhouse 36, so not much has really changed except for the name. And the added bonus of a welcome cookie. But this neighborhood hasn't seen the last of Wyndham! Oh, no. Just one block south, this month the brand is launching <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Tryp+By+Wyndham+Times+Square+South/local/4959">Tryp by Wyndham Times Square South</a>. So we thought we'd do a little compare/contrast to see which of these two (verrry similar) hotels is worthy of your dollar. For starters? The price. ASchechter 2012-02-02T11:30:02-05:00 Make New Friends At These 7 Gay-Friendly US Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/20/22720/0285 <![CDATA[Maybe we got hit with the Valentine's Day bug a little early, but we're feeling extra-romantic this week. So we're channeling that energy into this list (<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/13/93145/7852/hotels/This_Hotel_In_Vienna_Isn_t_Doing_Such_a_Great_Job_Staying_In_the_Closet">as promised</a>), of some of the country's gay-friendliest hotels and resorts. But don't worryit's not all rose petals and glasses of champagne. Whether you want a DJ, a mountain view, or vintage patio furniture, we're pretty sure you'll find what you're looking for here. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/HiltonSedonaGuestroom.jpg" class="top"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hilton+Sedona+Resort+%26+Spa/local/3072">Hilton Sedona</a>, a 219-room resort located in northern Arizona's Red Rock country, was recently TAG-approved for its commitment to LGBT travelers. What's more, last September, it hosted the Sedona Pride on the Rocks Festival, which drew all sorts of fun-seeking folks from the entire Verde ASchechter 2012-01-20T09:35:01-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/