HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Giveaways

Playa Del Carmen: The Fairmont Mayakoba Inspired This Designer's New Line of Travel Accessories

MsRebecca — 2012-01-11T09:15:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/StephanieJohnson_FMayakoba.jpg" class="top">Usually, when fashion designers get inspired by fancy hotels and resorts, it's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/15/82548/531/hotels/The_Hotel_Bikini_Trend_Continues_Now_Starring_Trina_Turk">bikinis</a> they churn out. But in the case of designer <a href="http://blog.stephaniejohnson.com/">Stephanie Johnson</a>, what we get is a new range of travel accessories. And the hotel that took Johnson's fancy? <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/4143'>The Fairmont Mayakoba</a>, on Mexico's Riviera Maya. We haven't stayed at this property but we've stayed at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rosewood+Mayakoba/local/902">one next door</a> that's on the same Mayakoba development of lush jungle rolling down to the ocean. Can't say we blame Johnson for getting inspired--it is indeed very pretty! So is the new line of bags, which includes an iPad case and a few small cosmetics bags that double as cute clutches for a night out

Pacific Coast Highway Hotels Get Their Own App

ASchechter — 2011-08-10T09:15:02-05:00

Ready to take your next West Coast road trip to the next level? Check out this $0.99 iPhone/iPad app by GuideGecko, which organizes over 200 hotels—by state—along the 1,250 mile journey from San Diego to Seattle. And for all you jet-setting winos, there is even a special category built for California Wine Country.

While travel guidebooks can certainly be helpful in providing local info, listings, and some photos, no 500-page Lonely Planet can ever become as fully integrated (or as lightweight) as an app like this. Want to call and check availability? You're already on your phone. Want to book online? Tap away. Got lost along the way? All of the maps can be accessed offline.

Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs Getting A Taste Of DoubleTree's Cookies Today

ASchechter — 2011-07-14T12:00:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/dtree_cookiecaravan.jpg" class="top">Remember that <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/doubletree hotels">DoubleTree</a> cookie tour we <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/DOubleTreeCOokie.jpg">told</a> you about in May? Since kicking off in New York, the dessert truck has made its way across nineteen states in the country, and today, they roll into downtown Colorado Springs, CO. We figured you could use a little pick-me-up to get you through the end of the week. And free cookies definitely have that uplifting quality to them! For those who live in the area, prepare to get your cookie around 2:30pm this afternoon. The CAREavan will show up at the corner of Tejon St and Colorado Ave, about five miles north of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Doubletree+Colorado+Springs/ian/117008">DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs</a>. Everyone is entitled to a free cookieno

New York: Hampton Inns and Guy Fieri Will Give Out Free Waffles and More in NYC on Thursday

JetSetCD — 2010-06-15T09:05:52-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/HamptonWaffles.jpg" class="top"> Free waffles! How can you say no to free waffles? Well, if you're in New York City and willing to show up to Herald Square park at 6am this Thursday, then you could get more than just some free waffles, but rest assured that there will be waffles and they will be free until noon. The waffle-a-thon is in celebration of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hampton%20hotels">Hampton Inns</a> adding freshly-baked waffles to the breakfast choices at their 1,800+ nationwide hotel locations. And in addition to claiming your free waffles on Thursday, you'll also get to meet chef Guy Fieri and his son Hunter, who'll be passing out the waffles, andif you're among the first 50 to show up and present their

Los Angeles: Hotel Palomar Westwood's BLVD 16 Will Buy You Lunch

Jennifer Kester — 2010-05-19T09:30:39-05:00

If you're bored of eating your usual PBJ sandwich for lunch, hightail it to the Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood. The hotel's BLVD 16 will give out free grab-and-go lunches on May 20 to the first 100 people who visit the restaurant.

The grab-and-go giveaway starts at 11:30 a.m., so take that lunch break a little early to claim your PBJ alternative. As part of the complimentary meal, you'll get a gourmet sandwich, chips and a beverage. The chef will choose the sammie, though there will be a meat option and a vegetarian one.