HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Architecture

HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Architecture http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-15T01:04:31Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Architecture New York: Whatever They're Planning, It Better Not Be Another Westin Times Square Eyesore http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/6/112030/0691 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/HelmsleyWestinTImesSquare.jpg" class="top">Two weeks ago, we learned that Host Hotels had purchased the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/New+York+Helmsley/local/2189">New York Helmsley</a> and was planning on re-making it into a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Westin%20Hotels">Westin</a>. Now, we find out that $65 million is being poured into the building for what they're calling an "extensive re-branding initiative." Fine. The part that gets us, though, is when they mention that the entire facade of the building is gonna be transformed as well. Ah, real monsters! We desperately hope Westin isn't sketching out a repeat of their purple-and-blue stripey <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Westin+New+York+Times+Square/local/63">Times Square</a> mess (which we once upon a time dubbed one of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/7/27/01728/3995/hotels/HotelChatter_s_10_Ugliest_Hotels_Alive_">ugliest hotels alive</a>). For a 774-room hotel in midtown Manhattan, we're not sure what kind of "statement" ASchechter 2012-02-06T12:35:02-05:00 Singapore: At the Raffles Hotel Singapore: Inside the Lobby and a Courtyard Suite http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/3/14512/21001 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Raffles109main2.jpg" class="top"> Walk right into the multi-story, Victorian era lobby of the <a href="http://www.raffles.com/singapore/">Raffles Singapore</a> and you won't get very far. There's a "residents only" velvet rope reminder, though that doesn't halt half the curious travelers who wander in to either hit up brunch in the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/2/165834/0914/hotels/At_the_Raffles_Hotel_Singapore_Foie_Gras_and_Long_Bar_Slings">Tiffin Room</a> or just snap a photo to say, "I was here." To be honest, we immediately fell into the same awe from the moment we scratched our name into the heavy registration book at reception. To really be at the Rafflesit's an experience from another time, as anyone will say. However, being actual "residents," we just as quickly snapped into eagle-eyed guest mode. Sure, the Raffles is pretty but is it JetSetCD 2012-02-03T16:24:30-05:00 Singapore: At the Raffles Hotel Singapore: Foie Gras and Long Bar Slings http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/2/2/165834/0914

Raffles Grill

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think Raffles? Besides luxury and expensive digs, we mean.

The Singapore Sling, right? More specifically, the first thing usually comes to mind at the thought of the Raffles is a fruity, red Singapore Sling from The Raffles Singapore's Long Bar. Of course a visit to the Raffles isn't quite complete without a Sling, no matter how touristy it's become, but there are plenty other dining and drinking options underneath the victorian roof of this historical hotel. Here's a few of our favorites: ]]> JetSetCD 2012-02-02T20:03:21-05:00 Singapore: At the Raffles Hotel Singapore: Inside a Grand Hotel Suite http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/31/175513/601 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/GHsuiteSin1.jpg" class="top"> Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a parlour, a private verandah and butler serviceit must be a suite. Indeed it is, but the <a href="http://www.raffles.com/singapore/">Raffles Singapore</a> is exclusively comprised of suites, and this Grand Hotel Suite is but one of the higher categories. What distinguishes the Grand Hotel suite from the others below it (Courtyard suite, Palm Court suite, Personality suite) is its location just up the Raffles' grand lobby staircase, in the main hotel building. The others, you see, are located in a neighboring wing, around a private "residents only" courtyard. Okay, it also boasts far more original art, more antique furniture, the extra bedroom and bathroom, a separate office and living area. Add to that the fact JetSetCD 2012-02-01T15:17:37-05:00 Singapore: At the Raffles Hotel Singapore: Getting Bearings http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/30/142036/193 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/1Rafflesoutsidea.jpg" class="top"> If you want to talk about hotels with storied pasts, the Raffles Hotel Singapore simply can't be left out. Today, its 103 suites (yes, all suites) command over $500 per night and those who can't afford to splurge for a stay still find their way to the hotel's famous Long Bar for a Singapore Sling. Raffles is just one of those places you must hit, and it's been that way since the early 1900s. All this week we'll be taking you inside the Raffles, beyond the keyed "residents only" entrance gates and into the inner sanctum enjoyed by everyone from Ava Gardner and Charlie Chaplin to modern heads of state. And there will be opium beds. First, JetSetCD 2012-01-30T15:38:31-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/