HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel News

Peapack-Gladstone: Richard Branson To Pretty Up New Jersey With 'Natirar'

juliana — 2009-11-24T09:50:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/natirar_branson.jpg" class="top"> It looks like we may be making a trip out to New Jersey very soon. That's because billionaire fly guy himself <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/sir richard branson">Sir Richard Branson</a> is opening a resort in New Jersey next week that will have a cooking and wine school on the premises. <a href="">The New York Times</a> reports: <blockquote>The resort, located in Peapack-Gladstone in Somerset County, is called Natirar Y(the reverse of Raritan, the river that runs at the edge of the property). A restaurant, Ninety Acres, will be open to the public, along with a cooking school run by Viking, the kitchen appliance company, and a wine school. Natirar, which consists of 492 acres in total, was built as a private

Fort Lauderdale: The Only Luxury Hotel in Fort Lauderdale That Lives Up to the Hype

MsRebecca — 2009-11-18T12:31:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/ritzcarltonFLA_award.jpg" class="top"> 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<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/15/15745/7224/hotels/The_Ritz_Carlton_Fort_Lauderdale_Formerly_the_St_Regis_Now_Open_">The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale</a>. 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 shouldnt come as a surprise to anyone whos been to Fort Lauderdale recently, however. Have you seen the size of those yachts tied up on the Intracoastal? 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.

TripAdvisor Will Now Let You Click Through To The Hotel's Website

MsRebecca — 2009-11-18T11:14:03-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/TripA_Crosby.jpg" class="top"> How many times do you like to click? Thats not a euphemism, but a serious question related to your travel-review browsing and booking. We ask, because yesterday <a href="http://www.tripadvisor">TripAdvisor</a> announced a new "service" which promises to limit your number of clicks. 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 propertys own site. This is certainly a step up from the current system where you get a hotels address, but are left to google the website or phone number yourself. But why the change? Duh! Money, silly! The new

Honolulu: Trump Waikiki Is Now Open for a Lei

juliana — 2009-11-17T08:04:28-05:00

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!

Abu Dhabi: The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi Tops Out, Does Not Fall Over

JetSetCD — 2009-11-16T15:57:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AbuDhabiHyattHalf.jpg" class="top"> Well, there it stands; the building we've dubbed "The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi" has topped out without toppling over...yet. The building itself is called "Capital Gate," being built by RMJM Architects and due to house Abu Dhabi's first <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt%20hotel">Hyatt</a>. 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 safe from high winds and earthquakes, each pane of glass is different, and fitted onto the strong structure with all the modern engineering that the original Tower of Pisa lacked. Let's not forget that contained within will be 200 hotel