HotelChatter - Tag: Hurricane Hotels

TX: Texas Sues Hotels For Raising Rates During Ike Evacuations

Jenna — 2008-10-03T12:43:24-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/icon_small_hell.gif"> Ugh. Two hotels in Texas -- the Hotel Nacogdoches and a Super 8 west of Katy -- <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D93IEVEG0.html">jacked up their rates</a> during the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/12/12325/1513/hotels/Hurricane_Ike_Barreling_Towards_Galveston_and_Houston">Hurricane Ike</a> evacuations. Yes, for real: they tried to make a little extra cashola off of people fleeing from the storm. Ew. Nacogdoches boosted its rate of $49.99 (the advertised rate on the marquee) to $109; the Super 8 jacked their $99 rate up to $125 (sidenote: Super 8's are $99 to begin with? Wow). Also, both hotels charged evacuees both state and local hotel and motel taxes even though Texas governor Rick Perry waived them during the storm. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is suing both hotels to ensure that any

Louisville: Ryder Cup Golf Nuts Filling Up the Hotel Rooms in Louisville, A City Without Power

travelingmcmahans — 2008-09-17T15:19:50-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/rydercup.jpg" class="imgborder">Just in time for the arrival of thousands of Ryder Cup attendees, Louisville, Ky., lost power Sunday. About 75% of the city lost electricity --including yours truly. We were without news until we could get to civilization Monday (the office) where we learned the power company estimates a 10-14 day period with no power. That's no internet, no TV, no air conditioning, no lights, no appliances, zilch. What's a high-maintenance girl who dislikes showering by candlelight to do? Move into a hotel. But wait. There are all those pesky tourists in town, and not a hotel room to be found. On Sunday night <a href="http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080916/RYDERCUP/809160453">a few hotels offered price breaks</a> to the in-the-dark locals but when

TX: Hurricane Ike Barreling Towards Galveston and Houston

juliana — 2008-09-12T12:32:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/ikehotels.jpg" class="imgborder">The manager of the Flagship Hotel on the pier in Galveston, Texas, is the last person to leave.While everyone was up in arms about Gustav the other week, it turns out that Hurricane Ike is going to do some serious damage to the Texan gulf coast today. From <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ahZIaU1FduP8&refer=home">Bloomberg News</a>:<blockquote> Hurricane Ike bore down on Texas, heading for landfall as early as today in Galveston, where forecasters warned residents of ``certain death'' if they ignore a mandatory evacuation order</blockquote>President Bush has declared Texas a state of emergency, 7,500 National Guard members are on standby, the Houston Texans football game has been postponed until September 15 and the Houston Astros have cancelled two ball games.As far as what's

Hotel News Briefs :: Boston's Colonnade Hotel Wants You to Name Its New 'Smaht Cah'

Jenna — 2008-08-28T17:38:17-05:00

· The Colonnade Hotel in Boston Has Adopted a Child: Er, not a child. A Smart Car. Or a "Smaht Cah". And if you help them name the car, you'll win a free night's stay and a ride in the car. [MW]

· Arrests All Over the Place at the DNC: There have been 141 arrests related to the Democratic National Convention since Saturday, including an ABC producer outside the Brown Palace. [Forbes]

· Miami Spa Month Extended 'til Sunday: Major discounts at a few Miami hotel spas, including the Victor and Ritz-Carlton [MiamiSpaMonth]

· Gulf Coast hotels getting packed: Hurricane Gustav is on the way and hotels are getting packed with residents planning ahead. [AP]

Rose Hall: Hurricane Gustav Has Half Moon Resort Preparing for Cancellations

juliana — 2008-08-28T15:21:12-05:00

<![CDATA[UPDATE: According to <a href="http://twitter.com/MarriottIntl/statuses/903038547">Marriott's Twitter feed</a>, their NOLA hotels are not taking reservations through Sept. 2 but current rezzies will be honored unless there's an evacuation notice. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/gustav_halfmoon.jpg" class="imgborder">Hurricane Gustav is whipping through the Caribbean right now and while no one knows just yet what it's impact will be when it <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080827-hurricane-gustav.html">hits the US</a>, hotels in its wake are getting their emergency management plans in order.<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Half+Moon/ian/216289">The Half Moon Resort</a> in Jamaica has already announced its cancellation policy. <blockquote>In preparation for the storm, Half Moon will waive all cancellation fees for reservations scheduled for August 28 to September 1, 2008.  Guests will be able to reschedule their visit at the original rate booked up to December 15,