HotelChatter - Kim Cattrall http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-09-05T13:15:56Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Leading Hotels Offering Killer Room Rates at $19.28 a Night http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/4/195513/6024 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/leadinghotels1928.png" class="imgborder"><p>In our iffy economy, it's expected that hotel rates would drop a bit but this new promotion from the <a href="http://www.lhw.com/1928"><b>Leading Hotels of the World</b></a> is--in the voice of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Eddie">Crazy Eddie</a>--insane!!!!<p>On October 1, nearly 100 of the hotels group will release a limited number of rooms at the unbelievable rate of $19.28 per night. Yes, you read right. $19.28.<p>Why that low? Well, that's a nod to the group's founding year--1928. Here's the official word: <blockquote><p>For 80 minutes, starting at 8 a.m. Eastern on October 1, consumers will be able to secure the celebratory $19.28 rate via our site - www.lhw.com/1928</blockquote></p><p>The rates are good for travel over Nov. 1 - Dec. 15. Some of the hotels that juliana 2008-09-05T09:15:22-05:00 New York: Snapshot :: Still-Bare Standard NYC Hosts Interview Magazine Party http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/5/91033/59791 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/standard_party_entrance.jpg" class="imgborder"><br> <p>Last night, we hit up the the <i>Interview</i> magazine redesign launch <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/25/211149/551/hotels/The_Standard_NYC_Readies_for_Fashion_Week_Ticks_Off_Neighbors">party</a> hosted at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Andre%20Balazs">Andre Balazs</a>'s hotly-anticipated <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Standard+NYC/local/795">Standard NYC</a></b>. <p>While some folks were under the impression that the hotel was scrambling to speed up construction in order to be fully ready and presentable for the bash, it was not so: the party went down on the 18th floor of the building -- the entirety of which was still completely under construction. Just like the rest of the property. <br> <p>It was dramatic. It was weird. It was awesome. And it was a whole lot to take in -- so our full report is coming later, but here's a snapshot of a gyrating hired hand Jenna 2008-09-05T09:11:39-05:00 Scottsdale: W Scottsdale Will Finally Open Today http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/4/21491/15608

Finally! The W Scottsdale is open for business.

The long-awaited hotel--it was supposed to open in May--will officially open today although online reservations will not begin until September 9th. When that day comes, internet-only rates begin at $259 a night for a Wonderful Room with a king bed. A Spectacular Room with a Garden Views is available at $289 a night.

If you want to book a room for this weekend you will have to do it the old-school way by calling (480) 970-2100.

If you stay at the W Scottsdale, send us your review!]]> juliana 2008-09-05T09:05:22-05:00 Hotel News Briefs :: Everyone Wants to Be a Hotelier These Days http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/4/165325/6540 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/househotel_lame.png" class="imgborder"><p>&#183; <a href="http://www.nysun.com/real-estate/to-make-ends-meet-more-risk-eviction-to-run-hotels/85183/"><b>New Yorkers Are Running "Hotels" from Apartments</b></a>: Risking eviction, more and more New Yorkers are making some extra dough by running makeshift hotels out of their apartments. They're essentially making money off of someone else's property, but the $50 to $150 a night rates hold an appeal for guests because they are certainly cheaper than most alternatives. [NY Sun]<p>&#183; <a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/09/144_30572.html"><b>JW Marriott Seoul to Get a Makeover</b></a>: Is Seoul the new hip hotspot for cool hotels? The JW Marriott Seoul is all set to undergo a $13 million renovation. [Korea Times]<p>&#183; <a href="http://curbed.com/archives/2008/09/04/construction_watch_on_the_down_low_at_the_standard.php"><b>The Standard NYC is Nowhere Near Finished</b></a>: Curbed has photos of the Standard NYC's current status -- and it's nowhere near finished. Still, they'll Jenna 2008-09-04T16:53:25-05:00 Los Angeles: Hotel Happenings :: "Tea Time" at Hotel Palomar Westwood's BLVD 16 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/4/13834/50388 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/teatimeblvd16.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>We all know that <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Kimpton%20Hotels">Kimpton Hotels</a> love their daily wine and cheese-tasting hours in the lobby, but have you ever wanted something a little stronger, a little more fulfilling?<p>Well, if you're staying at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Palomar+Westwood/local/1148"><b>Hotel Palomar Westwood</b></a> in Los Angeles, then you're in luck.<p>The hotel's excellent <b>BLVD 16</b> restaurant just announced a Happy Hour from 4-7pm where diners can score select items from the bar menu at 50 percent off. Such items include Marinated Olives, Wild Mushroom Crostini, Crispy Local Calamari, Herb Kennebec Fries, Summertime Tempura, and Charcuterie.<p>The restaurant/bar is also serving new "Special-Teas" cocktails at $6 a piece.<p>And because of the tea-fusion cocktails, the restaurant is calling their Happy Hour "Tea Time." Ha! While we juliana 2008-09-04T16:25:06-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/