HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Games

Boston: Seaport Hotel in Boston Hosting Guitar Hero Contest Tomorrow

juliana — 2008-07-29T16:15:25-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/guitarherosml.jpg" class="imgborder"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Seaport+Hotel/local/388">The Seaport Hotel</a> in Boston has always been a geeky...er tech-savvy hotel, having employed the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/24/13749/7812/hotels/Seaport_Hotel_Unveils_Their_Own_iConcierge_">SeaPortal</a>, a sort of iConcierge that eliminates the need for human interaction when staying at a hotel. But now they move from software to playware (?) with their Guitar Hero contests. The hotel has a <a href="http://twitter.com/seaportboston">Twitter</a> account (<a href="http://twitter.com/home">as does HotelChatter</a>) and has let its followers know that tomorrow it will be holding a Guitar Hero contest from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the hotel's Tamo Bar. And judging from regular SeaPort "tweets", it seems the contest is a standing Wednesday night thing. So if you can't make it tomorrow, try the next week. However, there's not much info we

Be Your Own Hotelier With Hotel Giant on Nintendo DS

juliana — 2008-06-24T14:05:01-05:00

Speaking of hotel geeks, we wonder if Heather Mills' new boytoy has ever played this game, Hotel Giant.

For anyone who's ever wanted to enter the hospitality industry but is like, still under age, Hotel Giant enables you to be your own hotelier. Kinda like Aloft was in Second Life but more hard core. Now Hotel Giant is coming out with a second edition and it's available on Nintendo DS. From Gamezplay:

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behaviour, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike about your hospitality.

Get Your Game On At These Hotels

juliana — 2008-03-31T17:24:35-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/wiiconsole.jpg" class="imgborder"> So the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/31/124016/013/hotels/Geeks_Get_Fit_with_the_Le_Parker_Meridien_s_Wii_Workout">Le Parker Meridien</a> in New York is not the only place where you can get your Wii Workout on these days. It seems as if a lot of hotels are paying attention to the family-friendly gaming trend that's out there now.<a href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/articleXml/LN766860543.html?nid=3457">Hotels Magazine</a> has a list of the next batch of hotels to get all geeky on us. They are:· <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/westin%20hotels">Westin Hotels</a>: Is in "groundbreaking" talks with Nintendo to offer customized Wii consoles in its more than 150 hotels and resorts. We wonder, will the Wii pump out a white green tea scent as well?· <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Conrad+Chicago/ian/175268"> The Conrad Chicago</a>: The hotel will start offering competitive Wii Meeting Breaks in May. Virtual rockers

New York: Geeks Get Fit with the Le Parker Meridien's Wii Workout

juliana — 2008-03-31T12:46:33-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/wiitennis.jpg" class="imgborder">We're starting to think there is very little that the Nintendo Wii gaming system can't do. Recently, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Le+Parker+Meridien+New+York/local/313">Le Parker Meridien</a> in New York introduced the Wii Workout at their gravity fitness and spa. The workout takes place inside the center's racquetball courts where the Wii workout is projected off the 20-foot wall with surround sound and a private instructor takes you through an intense workout centered around the Wii sports.<blockquote> A round of jabs with the trainer before you perfect your skills on the Wii Boxing! Some sprints to warm you up before you use that forehand on Wii Tennis. The minutes will fly by! The one hour session will consist of a warm-up and exercises

Santa Monica: Microsoft Swarms the Viceroy Hotel for E3

juliana — 2007-07-11T11:53:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/viceroy_microsoft.jpg" class="imgborder">Now that the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E3">Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)</a> is getting into full gear, we wanted to let you know that the entire <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Viceroy+Santa+Monica/local/583">Viceroy Hotel</a> has been taken over by Microsoft. That means, no hotel rooms, no partying by the pool, nothing. And we also hear from our gaming industry insiders that you need a Microsoft badge/pass/ID to get into any event that's being held at the hotel. We even think you might need this pass just to eat at the hotel restaurant!However, rooms are once again available starting July 14th at a hefty price of $489 a night.And interestingly enough, last time we checked Viceroy Santa Monica had <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2005/8/17/91619/0122/hotels/Viceroy+Santa+Monica+Provides+Video+Game+Coach">Sony Playstations</a> in their guest rooms. Let's hope