HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Makeovers

'The Hotel Fixer' Reality Show is Set to Debut on The Travel Channel

juliana — 2011-10-05T13:05:22-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hotelfixershow.jpg" class="top"> Remember when we told you that <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/gordon ramsay">Gordon Ramsay</a> would have some <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/23/121325/460/hotels/Gordon_Ramsay_s_Hotel_Hell_Already_Has_Some_Competition">real competition</a> for his "Hotel Hell" reality show? Well, the mysterious Hotel Fixer, an actual hotel consultant who has worked with big-time properties across the U.S., will be showing off his talent on The Travel Channel. The show will feature independently-owned hotels in America who are in need of some TLC--both the design and financial kind. But if your hotel is within 60 miles of NYC, you might have a better shot of getting on the show as we're hearing hotels with proximity to the Big Apple are a priority*.Still no word on who the Hotel Fixer actually is and still no word

Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell Already Has Some Competition

juliana — 2011-09-26T12:36:26-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hotelfixershow.jpg" class="top"> It looks like chef <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/gordon ramsay">Gordon Ramsay</a> isn't the only one filming a hotel improvement show. We've got word that another reality TV show is in the works, looking to makeover "unique" independently-owned hotels. Here's the casting call: <blockquote> A major cable network is seeking independently owned hotels in America that are struggling to make ends meet, for a new television series! A world-renowned hotel fixer will bring his expertise to hotels in need. In addition to providing managerial and cosmetic improvements where needed This opportunity offers the hotel a full hour of national prime time exposure! If interested, please send a photo of you and your hotel, the location, how many years in

Miami Beach: Todd Oldham Gives His Miami Hotel a Makeover

MsRebecca — 2009-10-19T11:04:50-05:00

We’re still waiting to see the transformation of the old Tudor Hotel and Palmer House into the Dream South Beach, but a few blocks down on Collins, another Deco property has just had a mini-makeover. The Hotel of South Beach is now flaunting a 20-room addition and an update of its Wish restaurant. Proving that designers aren’t just in the game for grand-opening glory, designer Todd Oldham returned to South Beach to upgrade his original 1998 designs.

Sheridan: Candlewood Suites To Get a New Look

juliana — 2008-08-04T16:30:04-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/candlewoodlogo.gif" class="imgborder"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Candlewood%20Suites">Candlewood Suites</a>, the extended-stay brand from IHG Hotels, has announced a new suite protoype for its hotels. The first major design change to the hotel chain in 12 years can now be experienced at the Candlewood Suites Sheridan in Sheridan, Wyo. <blockquote>Each of the hotel's 75 guest suites feature the brand's new Comforts of HomeTM Bedding Collection with upgraded mattresses and box spring sets, mattress topper, fluffy duvet inserts and poly-cotton covers matching the hotel's color scheme, 250-thread count micro-check sateen sheets in "Candlelight", triple sheeting, contemporary cotton estate blankets, choice of three upgraded pillow types in firm, medium and feather and a decorative "Consider Us Home" pillow.</blockquote>Aside from comfy sleep, Candlewood is also providing eco-friendly