HotelChatter - Tag: Jason Pomeranc

What Else Can We Expect (and Hope for) From JT Hospitality?

juliana — 2011-10-04T16:19:22-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/sixcolumbusroomshot.jpg" class="top"> 6 Columbus, a Thompson Hotel.We are still reeling from the news yesterday that <a href="">JDV Hotels and Thompson Hotels have merged</a> but while we fret over details like--what will happen to the free WiFi at JDV Hotels (because Thompson charges) and will there be a new loyalty program and what will this new branded logo look like--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/john pritzker">John Pritzker</a>, the Hyatt heir whose Geolo Capital took over JDV and is now a major partner in the new JT Hospitality, spoke with the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1004-pritzker-hotels-20111004,0,4149441.story">Chicago Tribune</a> about the merger. And he had some interesting things to say, including recounting how <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/jason pomeranc">Jason Pomeranc</a> can "BEE" adventurous at times. But being serious hotel geeks that we are,

Are You Sitting Down? JDV Hotels and Thompson Hotels Have Merged.

juliana — 2011-10-03T11:19:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/jthospitality.jpg" class="top"> What do you get when you merge The Custom Hotel with The Hollywood Roosevelt? JT HOSPITALITY. Note: JT is not actually involved in this one.When we got an email in our inboxes a short while ago with the subject heading, "<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/jdv hotels">JOIE DE VIVRE HOSPITALITY</a> AND <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thompson hotels">THOMPSON HOTELS</a> MERGE" we thought for sure someone was playing a prank on us. Or maybe that someone was celebrating April Fools Day six months early. But given that the news came from JDV's director of public relations, we knew that this was no joke. So now let's get into the details of this seemingly unholy merger.The merger took effect on October 1st and it is

Miami Beach: Thompson Hotels Return to South Beach by Snapping Up the Hotel Victor

juliana — 2011-09-21T13:15:16-05:00

When Thompson Hotels peaced out of the Sagamore Hotel in South Beach way back when, they got busy expanding their hotel collection elsewhere--New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago and even London. But now Jason Pomeranc and co. are strapping on their roller blades and coasting along Ocean Drive once again.

Thompson Hotels has announced this morning that they have snapped up the Hotel Victor, which was last a Hyatt, and are rebranding the place Thompson Ocean Drive. Straight from the presser:

New york: Thompson Hotels to Open Its Latest Rooftop Lounge, Above 6 at Six Columbus

juliana — 2011-05-04T13:40:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/above6_6columbus.jpg" class="top"> It's nearly summer and you know what that means--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Rooftops">hotel rooftop party time!</a> And now, it looks like we have a new addition to our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/17/134734/329/hotels/The_Top_10_New_Rooftop_Hotel_Bars_in_New_York_City">NYC Hotel Rooftops list</a>--Above 6 at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Six+Columbus+Hotel/local/25">Six Columbus</a> from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thompson hotels">Thompson Hotels</a>, which is now open.Following in the footsteps of its sister hotels and their own rooftop lounges--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/60+Thompson/local/15">60 Thompson</a> (Above 60), <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Thompson+LES/local/31">Thompson LES</a> (Above Allen), <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Thompson+Beverly+Hills/local/806">Thompson Beverly Hills</a> (Above TBH), and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Donovan+House/local/994">Donovan House</a> (Above DC or ADC)--Above 6 will feature killer views of the city (duh) but also a retractable roof, making it all-weather friendly and saucy alcoholic concoctions from the Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill (also located at the bottom of the hotel.)

Hotelier of the Year: Nick Jones of Soho House Hotels

HotelChatter — 2010-12-31T12:46:38-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/454/nickjoneshotelier2010.jpg" class="top"> <img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/454/hc_2010.jpg">It's what you've been waiting all year for--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotelchatter 2010 awards">The 2010 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? Air your thoughts in <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/12/30/232540/99/hotels/Hotelier_of_the_Year_Nick_Jones_of_Soho_House_Hotels#comment-block">comments below</a>.In looking at our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hot hotelier news">hot hotelier coverage</a> from the past year, just three names consistently come up--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/andre balazs">Andre Balazs</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ian schrager">Ian Schrager</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/steve wynn">Steve Wynn</a>, who is really a casino mogul than a hotelier. Where have all the hoteliers gone? Have bigger hotel brands finally pushed out the hip, cool, trendsetting, modelizing, jetsetting hotelier? That's what it seems like. Just looking at six new