HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Weddings

New York: Best Video of 2011: The Designated Room Number Rememberers at Andaz Wall Street

HotelChatter — 2011-12-30T14:00:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/454/MichaelAndaz.jpg" class="top">It's what you've been waiting all year for--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotelchatter 2011 awards">The 2011 HotelChatter Awards</a>! We'll be bringing you the best and worst of the year all day today and part of tomorrow. Agree or disagree with our picks? <a href="">Air your thoughts in the comments below</a>.This year, we tried something a little different with our video tours, opting for more face time with hotel concierges and other staff membersin addition to the usual <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/9/12/16611/1329/hotels/Inside_The_Public_Chicago_Hotel">room inspections</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/10/20/135519/32/hotels/This_Might_Be_The_Best_Part_of_the_Hotel_Bel_Air_s_New_Rooms">bathroom tours</a>, and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/6/20/161120/083/hotels/See_the_Yotel_New_York_s_Fancy_Schmancy_Yobot_in_Action_">otherwise</a>. And we guess you could say we had some fun along the way... Possibly the most entertaining of the interviews was with Assistant Front of House Manager at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Andaz+Wall+Street/local/1566">Andaz Wall Street</a>, Michael Stevens. Michael opened

New York: Marriott Knows The Way To Your Heart...Is Through Your Stomach

ASchechter — 2011-09-28T09:15:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/10085528_large.jpg" class="top">Valentine's Day is still five months away, but <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Marriott%20Hotels">Marriott</a> is clearly in the mood for love. Yesterday, the company announced two new promotions"More Love In The World" and "Cake From Buddy"that not only let couples indulge in a little suite-snuggling, but also ply them with cake! Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro will welcome guest couples to his New Jersey facilities to discuss their dream wedding cake; and then, he'll bake it for them. Can't make it to Jersey? That's OK, Valastro is open to video conferencing too. The point is, Marriott seems to be really enjoying playing Cupid. In order to choose from the 24 custom cake designs, all you have to do is book your wedding or

New York: Forgot Your Room Number? Andaz Wall Street Will Help You

ASchechter — 2011-09-16T09:40:27-05:00

Andaz Wall Street concierge, Michael Stevens.

Have you ever flirted with a hotel concierge? In our newest series, Concierge Interviews, HotelChatter goes behind the Front Desk and gets chummy with the men—and women—whose job it is to never say no. Filmed inside various lobbies, courtyards, and bar lounges, each video will offer a glimpse into the world of hotels from the people who know them best. Got a burning question you'd like us to ask? Or have someone in mind for us to interview? Email us your requests!

BEVERLY HILLS: Gene Simmons is Getting Married at the Same Place He Held a Global Web Chat

ASchechter — 2011-09-06T15:05:02-05:00

If this is the summer's second biggest celebrity wedding, then it's at least the first to take place at a well-known hotel. On October 1, The Beverly Hills Hotel will host the wedding of KISS front Gene Simmons and his girlfriend of 28 years, Shannon Tweed.

Evidently, Simmons has been itching to host another event at the hotel, and decided to step things up since the last time he was there. Apparently, weddings are more involved than global web chats. Like, for example, they require fancy letter invitations—and Gene Simmons' wedding invitations (scripted by his children) don't disappoint. Click below to read what they say!

New York: Crowne Plaza Wishes You Long Love And Good Fortune

ASchechter — 2011-08-25T10:41:34-05:00

If you've always dreamed of marrying your special someone inside a Crowne Plaza, then this is without a doubt the promotion for you.

The pink-loving hotel chain is planning to wed eleven lucky couples at the Times Square property at 11am EST on November 11, 2011.

And just in case you didn't know: the address of Crowne Plaza Times Square 1605 Broadway. That's 1-6-0-5. As in, 16 minus 5 is—oh my gosh!—ELEVEN! This auspicious mini-mass-wedding will almost certainly open a powerful energy vortex into other Crowne Plaza dimensions, where no mortal has ever ventured. Needless to say, our RSVP is already in the mail.