HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Construction

Abu Dhabi: The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi Tops Out, Does Not Fall Over

JetSetCD — 2009-11-16T15:57:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AbuDhabiHyattHalf.jpg" class="top"> Well, there it stands; the building we've dubbed "The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi" has topped out without toppling over...yet. The building itself is called "Capital Gate," being built by RMJM Architects and due to house Abu Dhabi's first <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt%20hotel">Hyatt</a>. It reached its half-way point back in early June, and less than six months is a pretty quick race to the top for them. But then, in order to create the unique structure and keep it safe from high winds and earthquakes, each pane of glass is different, and fitted onto the strong structure with all the modern engineering that the original Tower of Pisa lacked. Let's not forget that contained within will be 200 hotel

Hollywood: The W Hollywood Gets Pushed Back To January 15th; Will Still Be Paparazzi Central

juliana — 2009-11-13T11:27:46-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/whollywoodext.jpg" class="top"> On our way back home from Los Feliz last night, we were cruising down Hollywood Boulevard and noticed a giant gleaming W sign in the distance. It could only mean one thing--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Hollywood/local/1551">W Hollywood Hotel and Residences</a> is getting close to opening. The official opening date is not until <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1789">January 15, 2010</a> (pushed back from December 3 and reservations don't start until January 28) but the hotel is nearing completion, at least on the exterior.We took some late-night shots for you which you can peruse in our gallery <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-photos/full/31/W+Hollywood+Getting+Close#1">here.</a> The place is going to be massive, especially since there are residences attached to the building and a Red Line metro stop that runs through the

Dubai: A Perfect 10? One & Only Will Open Their New Resort in Dubai on 10-10-10

JetSetCD — 2009-11-10T13:04:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/ThePalm.jpg" class="top"> Another week, another news of a grand new hotel to be built in Dubai. This time it's to be a luxe <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/one%20and%20only%20resorts">One & Only Resorts</a> property situated on the man-made islands of The Palm. Interesting, seeing as how One & Only already has the <a href+"http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Palace+At+One+And+Only+Royal+Mi/ian/172540">One & Only Royal Mirage</a> occupying prime massive oceanfront property right at the base of the Palm, on Al Sufouh Road. Anyway, the One & Only isn't due to open until October 2010, and when it does it'll join a bevy of other properties springing up among The Palm fronds: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Atlantis,+the+Palm/local/1336">Atlantis The Palm</a>, Movenpick Resort Oceana Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont Palm Hotel, Movenpick Resort & Spa Palm Jumeirah, Taj Exotica Resort

New York: Hotel Construction Zones Are The New Hot Party Venue, In NYC At Least

JetSetCD — 2009-11-06T08:59:23-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/HalloweenNomad.jpg" class="top"> Apparently there are not enough event spaces or hip hotel bars in New York City to appease the fashion flock, since the biggest party in town (for the trend-ites, it seems), was held in the under-construction core of the NoMad Hotel. If you remember, we went to the big Interview Magazine party last year in the under-construction core of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/5/131138/7916/hotels/Party_Dispatch_Interview_Magazine_Party_at_The_Standard_NYC">The Standard Hotel</a>, probably with some of the same attendees who showed at the NoMad. There is this old saying: "two's a coincidence and three's a trend." Well, we've got two down with these parties; what hotel skeleton will be the next to hold a fashion party, thereby elevating this to a trend? Will songs by "Men

Boston: The Ames Hotel Boston is Almost There

juliana — 2009-10-02T15:05:50-05:00

The Ames Hotel from the Morgans Hotel Group was initially expected to open this month but according to the website's reservations system, guests cannot book a room until November 19th. Rooms will start at $299 for a standard room but HotelChatter got a glimpse at some of the construction last night and we wouldn't be surprised if this opening date got pushed back a little further.

The hotel is going up inside the historic Ames building which is rather stately and grand in its appearance but working within old buildings tends to delay hotel opening dates quite a bit. And we just can't imagine how they will finish everything up in time.