HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel News http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-23T08:59:11Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20News Fort Lauderdale: The Only Luxury Hotel in Fort Lauderdale That Lives Up to the Hype http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/18/95733/345 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/ritzcarltonFLA_award.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>If you haven't heard already, the <a href="http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main/Default.asp?CategoryID=8&ArticleID=727">new AAA Five Diamond</a> list is out and while the usual suspects are on the list, there is one notable addition for 2010&#151;<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/15/15745/7224/hotels/The_Ritz_Carlton_Fort_Lauderdale_Formerly_the_St_Regis_Now_Open_"><b>The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale</b></a>. <p>While Florida is well-represented by a number of Ritz-Carltons, this is quite the milestone for Fort Lauderdale, which is still trying to do-away with its Spring Break reputation. It shouldn&#146;t come as a surprise to anyone who&#146;s been to Fort Lauderdale recently, however. Have you seen the size of those yachts tied up on the Intracoastal?</p> <p>Even more interesting is that this honor comes just over a year after the property joined the Ritz-Carlton family. Prior to August 2008, it was a St. MsRebecca 2009-11-18T12:31:58-05:00 TripAdvisor Will Now Let You Click Through To The Hotel's Website http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/18/10543/578 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/TripA_Crosby.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><b>How many times do you like to click?</b> That&#146;s not a euphemism, but a serious question related to your travel-review browsing and booking. We ask, because yesterday <a href="http://www.tripadvisor"><b>TripAdvisor</b></a> announced a new "service" which promises to limit your number of clicks. <p>From January 4, 2010, TripAdvisor will let hotels "enhance" their listing with their URL, telephone number and email address. So customers will be able to click just once to jump from a TripAdvisor review page to the property&#146;s own site. This is certainly a step up from the current system where you get a hotel&#146;s address, but are left to google the website or phone number yourself. But why the change?</p> <p><b>Duh! Money, silly!</b> The new MsRebecca 2009-11-18T11:14:03-05:00 Honolulu: Trump Waikiki Is Now Open for a Lei http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/17/0122/7558

If you're a discerning traveler who only enjoys spending the night at Trump Hotels, then you can finally start booking your Hawaii vacation as Trump Waikiki has finally opened its doors to real live guests yesterday. The AP reports:

The 38-story, 463-unit tower is located steps from the sand and Fort DeRussy Park. It features a library, wine cellar and a spa, along with 24-hour room, valet and concierge services. The fully furnished suites, which have views of the Pacific and the Honolulu skyline, feature everything from high-end appliances to Italian marble counters.

Oh and let's not forget about the hotel's very kid-friendly services!]]> juliana 2009-11-17T08:04:28-05:00 Abu Dhabi: The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi Tops Out, Does Not Fall Over http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/16/154712/14 <![CDATA[<P><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AbuDhabiHyattHalf.jpg" class="top"> <p>Well, there it stands; the building we've dubbed "<b>The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi</b>" has topped out without toppling over...yet. <p>The building itself is called "Capital Gate," being built by RMJM Architects and due to house Abu Dhabi's first <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt%20hotel">Hyatt</a></b>. 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 <b>safe from high winds and earthquakes</b>, each pane of glass is different, and fitted onto the strong structure with all the modern engineering that the original Tower of Pisa lacked. <p>Let's not forget that contained within will be 200 hotel JetSetCD 2009-11-16T15:57:18-05:00 New York : Ma Peche Restaurant Opens At NY's Chambers Hotel, And We're So There http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/12/131816/55 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/MomofukuCookie.jpg" class="top"> <p>We've made no secret of the fact that one of our favorite <a href="">Digital Nomad Lobbies</a> is the mezzanine at NYC's <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Chambers/ian/194680">Chambers Hotel</a></b>, and three days ago while working in our usual nook, we noticed a suspicious lunch menu sitting on the sidetable. But how could we order this lunch when there was no wait staff? Ah ha&#151;we should have known that they were being trained at that very moment for the opening of the hotel's new restaurant, <b>Ma Peche</b>. <p>Ma Peche is the latest spot from David Chang of the foodie favorite <b>Momofuku</b> megaforce that counts three restaurants in the Lower East Side. This being his first highly anticipated restaurant in Midtown, and hello&#151;it's in JetSetCD 2009-11-12T14:20:09-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/