http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-23T23:11:06Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Shopping http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/24/14833/9925 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/MondrianLiving.jpg" class="top"> <p>Looks like the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Mondrian+West+Hollywood/local/288">Mondrian West Hollywood</a></b> has a little case of boutique envy, ever since their Miami sister the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Mondrian+South+Beach/local/734">Mondrian South Beach</a></b> got that baller vending machine back in March. <p>Looking to get in on the action of selling 24K gold handcuffs and $400 maribou feather vests, the Mondian LA has opened a pop-up shop just off of their lobby. It'll only be open though August 30, but until then the 300-square foot space will feature <b>swimwear designer Shay Todd</b>&#146;s "perfect mix of rich, lush and romantic colors carried through bikinis, one-pieces, cover-ups, renowned terry cloth loungewear, and accessories, perfectly suited to the hotel&#146;s fun, sexy summer vibe." <p>Although it's the LA hotel's first pop-up, JetSetCD 2009-07-24T16:23:27-05:00 34.0948589 -118.37425 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/21/171545/763 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AceProj8.jpg" class="top"> <p>Gosh, it feels like it's been forever since we last commented on the progress still underway at <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ace+Hotel+New+York/local/1313">The Ace Hotel</a></b> in New York. The rooms may be open for sleeping and the lobby open for drinking, but its Breslin restaurant, Stumptown coffeeshop, and Project No. 8a Boutique are still very much under construction tarps. <p>At first rumored to be opening in late summer&#151;which would mean they should be looking near done in order to train wait staff and such&#151;the hotel's many other amenities are now slated for early fall. This probably means September, but knowing that The Ace is nothing if not infamous for its quiet continual delaying, we'll place our chips on October. <p>For a JetSetCD 2009-07-22T08:56:28-05:00 40.7458380 -73.988122 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/1/232934/6892 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Adlon1.jpg" class="top"> <p>It may be the Berlin hotel of choice for visiting dignitaries, like Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama, and it may occupy a sweet spot next to the Brandenburg Gate, but the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Adlon+Kempinski/ian/128767">Hotel Adlon Kempinski</a></b> suffers from a serious case of inflated ego. <p> Perhaps they'd remember that it was out of their windows that Michael Jackson dangled his baby? Or maybe they'd take a second look at their less than 5-star <a href="http://www.hotel-adlon.de/en/home/index.htm">website</a>? But no, the Hotel Adlon sure loves itself and knows that when you pay some <b>1,900 Euro</b> for one night, you too are head over heels for their snooty exclusivity. <p>For the reason that the Adlon simply can't imagine that their guests JetSetCD 2009-06-02T08:57:04-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/4/121921/4008 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/plaza_exterior.jpg" class="top"> <p>Good lord. It's getting exhausting counting up all the reported issues at the once-grand, now-faltering <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/ian/105314">Plaza Hotel</a></b> in Manhattan. First there was the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/4/163953/6574/hotels/What_Does_1_000_a_Night_at_the_Plaza_Get_You_Hint_Not_a_Talking_Robot_or_WiFi_Access"> overpriced re-opening</a>, the unflattering <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/7/113051/5384/hotels/The_Plaza_quot_Feels_Embalmed_Rather_Than_Enlivened_quot_">reviews</a>, the new full-time tenants <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/11/93041/5508/hotels/NYC_s_Plaza_Hotel_Sued_for_quot_Attic_like_quot_Penthouses_">totally unsatisfied with their living quarters</a> for which they'd shelled out many a pretty penny. There were lawsuits, there were <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/19/8331/87488/hotels/Plaza_Hotel_s_Developers_File_Defamation_Suit_Against_That_Rich_Russian_Guy">more lawsuits</a>. Palm Court Restaurant <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/8/135922/9793/hotels/The_Plaza_Shutters_Its_Palm_Court_Restaurant">bowed out</a>, the exec chef at the Oak Room was replaced (perhaps those <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/12/23/25223/160/hotels/Is_the_28_Burger_at_The_Plaza_s_Oak_Room_Worth_It_">not-so-nice reviews</a> had something to do with it). Even the freaking <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/26/91826/4960/hotels/After_40_Years_the_Plaza_s_Longest_Serving_Doorman_Retires">doorman jumped ship</a>. <p>And now the very foundation of the building (er, the retail shops underneath it) &#151; <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/theplaza/Recreation/ShoppingIndex.htm">The Plaza Retail Collection</a> &#151; seems to be Jenna 2009-03-04T12:58:42-05:00 40.7642950 -73.972997 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/2/3/143438/3558 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ritzshotglass.jpg" class="top"> <p>In this economy, we know your need to swaddle yourself in <a href="http://www.ritzcarltonshops.com/default.cfm?fuse=productdetails&browse_by=productType&brand=all&product_type=RITZEX&product_category=all&base_product_name=R831A">a $125.00 robe</a> and to sleep atop a <a href="http://www.ritzcarltonshops.com/default.cfm?fuse=productdetails&browse_by=productType&brand=all&product_type=RITZEX&product_category=all&base_product_name=39T">$115.00 fitted sheet</a> is stronger than ever (not). Lucky for you, <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Ritz-Carlton%20Hotels">Ritz-Carlton Hotels</a></b> has launched an online shop that will allow you to buy ultra-expensive goods and Ritz-Carlton-branded accessories to recreate the Ritz experience in your very own comfy digs...for lots and lots of cash. <p>The <b><a href="http://www.ritzcarltonshops.com/default.cfm">Online Shops at the Ritz-Carlton</a></b> feature an array of items that go beyond Ritz-Carlton-branded goodies: Lily Pulitzer, Malo Cashmere and Prada are also among the brands for sale in the online boutique. May we interest you in your very own Ritz-Carlton <a href="http://www.ritzcarltonshops.com/default.cfm?fuse=productdetails&browse_by=productType&brand=all&product_type=RITZEX&product_category=all&base_product_name=R825D">striped polo shirt for $95</a>? Or Jenna 2009-02-03T14:47:21-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/