http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-11-22T05:35:09Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Happenings http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/29/101042/10 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/W_Scottsdale_Terexov.jpg" class="top"><p> The dust has barely settled around the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Scottsdale/local/1078">W Scottsdale</a></b> as it braces to enter its third month of operations, which means it is time to party down and give this place a reputation. Luckily, the W is two steps ahead and already targeting their favorite niche of hotel guests: the fashionistas. <p>Tomorrow the hotel will host a <b>Terexov Fashion Show</b> poolside, a la Chanel's resort collection at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/5/15/234913/624/hotels/Chanel_s_Cruise_Fashion_Line_Debuts_at_The_Raleigh">The Raleigh</a>, although the designer presenting is a 20-something Russian and not a French house of couture. Since we just happened to be at Terexov's Spring 2009 Runway Show during New York Fashion Week, we can attest to the fact that the man does tropical jet set fashion JetSetCD 2008-10-29T11:27:03-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/21/123222/98 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/omnielectionite.png" class="imgborder"><p>We wonder if Sarah Palin knew that when she checked into an <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/21/124822/66/hotels/Election_2008_Hotels_Palin_Checks_Into_Omni_Berkshire_as_Tina_">Omni Hotel in New York</a>, just how excited <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Omni%20Hotels"><b>Omni Hotels</b></a> was about the election?<p>On Election Night, Omni Hotels across America will be hosting "Election Night Returns" in their lobbies and lounges from 6 to 10pm. <blockquote><p>Presidential-themed menu items will include:<br>&#183; The Red Recovery - Citrus vodka and triple sec with cranberry juice and Sprite<br>&#183; The Stock Market Blues - Citrus vodka and blue Curacao with soda and Sprite<br>&#183; "Pull the Lever" Loaded-Up Nachos - Red and blue corn tortilla chips loaded with chilies, jalapenos, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream<br>&#183; Poll Sliders - Mini burgers with cheese, grilled diced onions, pickle, tomatoes and juliana 2008-10-21T16:35:49-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/21/123348/45 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/phillies.jpg"class="imgborder">Whether you are rooting for the Phillies, the Eagles, or your own fantasy team, you will have a place to cheer on your players at these Philadelphia hotels.<p>According to the city's blog, <a href="http://www.uwishunu.com/2008/10/20/phillies-rally-at-the-bellevue-on-wednesday/">Uwishunu,</a> the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Park+Hyatt+Philadelphia/ian/122660"><b>Bellevue Hotel</b></a> is hosting a pep rally for the Phillies as they head into the World Series. It takes place tomorrow (October 22) in the hotel's main lobby.<blockquote><p>The Whiz Kids Band will perform, Phillies ballgirls will be handing out rally towels, and there will be free pretzels. Enter a raffle to win Phillies gear all day with the winners announced at 5 p.m.</blockquote></p><p>The party then moves to the XIX bar where cocktails and craft brews are half-price during happy hour from 5-7pm.<p><img juliana 2008-10-21T12:45:30-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/15/141652/87 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/beervwine2.png" class="imgborder"><p>There are the classic battles: Chevy vs. Ford, Mac vs. PC, Girls vs. Boys, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Good vs. Evil...<p> And one of these will finally get settled. Friday, <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rancho+Bernardo+Inn+San+Diego+-+A+Golf+And+Spa+Resort/ian/129076">Rancho Bernardo Inn</a></b>'s El Bizcocho restuarant is serving up a <b>Beer vs. Wine Dinner</b> for you to decide. In a rematch of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/8/24/134331/758/hotels/Hotel_Happening_Beer_Versus_Wine_at_Rancho_Bernardo_Inn">last year's battle</a>, wines selected by Sommelier Barry Wiss and beers chosen by Stone Brewing Company's CEO Greg Koch will battle head to head. Competition is fierce:<p> <blockquote><p>Make no mistake, on October 17 the gloves will come off once again. Last year's winner, Koch says, "I have no hesitation in arguing that beer will once again prevail, since more often than not it is abigailmschilling 2008-10-15T15:17:31-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/8/152017/495 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/frenchmaid140.jpg" class="imgborder"></a>How far would you go to win a free night? Would you dress up as a French maid and go to a party full of people dressed up as French maids swilling absinthe?<p> And if people are <i>dressed up</i> as French maids--opposed to <i>actual</i> French maids, which we aren't sure truly exist--then we know they're <i>slutty</i> French maids. Um. Awkward. A little bit like a high school movie. Or another kind of movie.<p> So this is the premise for <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Maison+140/ian/133490">Maison 140</a></b>'s "Spirits of Halloween" party and you're invited! If you can't resist a good contest, show up in your maid costume and be in the running for six prizes including an overnight stay for two, and abigailmschilling 2008-10-08T16:19:26-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/