HotelChatter - Tag: Kimpton hotels

New York: A Killer View of Manhattan, While Still in Manhattan

JetSetCD — 2012-02-10T11:35:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/1InkLook_1.jpg" class="top"> We told you <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/4/19/16543/4948/hotels/The_Views_From_Press_at_Ink48_Are_Killer_Even_If_Our_Recent_Stay_Was_Not_">once already</a>, back when it first debuted in spring 2010, that the Press rooftop at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ink48/local/1019">Ink48</a> has New York City views almost impossible to get while in New York City. And now we're saying it again because the weather in the Big Apple has actually been nice enough, off and on this winter, for some rooftop imbibing. The trick to Ink48's killer view is its odd position on the island of Manhattan; it's in Midtown West. No, even further westextreme west Hell's Kitchen, on 11th Avenue practically in the Hudson River. To the west are the cruise ship piers and, to the east, the crop of skyscrapers that radiate out from Midtown.

Miami Beach: Sampling The Street Food-Inspired Fare at The Surfcomber's Lantao Kitchen

MsRebecca — 2012-02-01T10:15:02-05:00

The reason we were scoping out the lobby designs at The Surfcomber the other day? We were heading to the hotel's new Lantao Kitchen for lunch.

We were intrigued by the sound of street-food-inspired South East Asian cuisine and a casual setting where sharing plates was welcome. Miami Beach is a bit of a wasteland when it comes to good Asian food (aside from sushi), and we were hankering for some spice.

Since Lantao is located towards the back of the hotel, out by the pool, we got to stroll through the lobby and enjoy the gorgeous Miami weather en route. There is outdoor seating available but we opted for the air-conditioned comfort inside.

Miami Beach: A Look at The Kimpton Surfcomber's Beefed Up Decor and Pool Scene

MsRebecca — 2012-01-31T11:15:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/Surfcomber.jpg" class="top"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/24/185211/105/hotels/Guess_The_Hotel_With_the_Cows_Peering_Into_the_Pool">Guess The Hotel Revealed!</a> How did you go with our last <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Guess%20The%20Hotel">Guess The Hotel </a>game? Did you identify the home of those <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/24/185211/105/hotels/Guess_The_Hotel_With_the_Cows_Peering_Into_the_Pool">cow statues by the pool</a> as <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/2869'>The Surfcomber?</a> If not, you're dead wrong! We took a peek at the new Kimpton-on-the-beach the other day, and found a spacious lobby with lots of designy quirks and an awesome pool deck with cabanas a-go-go and plenty of space to stretch out on regular ol' daybeds and outdoor beanbags in the sand, too. According to a Kimpton press release, <blockquote> Surfcombers new design-driven spaces marry the eclectic style of European Bohemia with a down home American front porch appeal. The design creates an inviting and

New York: Nothing Says 'I Love You' Like a Kimpton Bathrobe

ASchechter — 2012-01-23T09:15:02-05:00

<![CDATA[Unlike other industries, where it's just about guzzling free candy and wearing too many red cardigans, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Valentine%27s%20Day%20Hotels">Valentine's Day</a> is a special time of year for hotels. The January slump is suddenly reversed by couples seeking out romantic getaways, anonymous hook-ups, and indulgent spa treatments. Not to mention special food that puts you in that special mood. Here are our three picks for Valentine's Day hotels in NYC. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/KimptonLeopardRobe.jpg" class="top">Remember when we found out <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/kimpton%20hotels">Kimpton Hotels</a> devoted an <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/10/6/13119/2999/hotels/Who_Knew_This_Month_is_Rock_the_Robe_Month_at_Kimpton_Hotels">entire month</a> to flaunt their funky leopard-, giraffe-, and zebra-print bathrobes? And remember how, unless you were a guest, it was kinda hard to get one? Well, that part is still the same. But they're making it more worth

Chicago: When The Weather Outside is Frightful, Staying in a Chicago Hotel is Delightful

JetSetCD — 2012-01-18T14:31:32-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Palomarsnap.jpg" class="top"> While the snowfall in Chicago last week wasn't quite as serious as expected, there's no doubt that with winter in full swing, there will be more snow predicted for the Windy City in the weeks to come. We already <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/12/142625/518/hotels/So_You_re_Stuck_in_the_Chicago_Snow_and_Needing_a_Hotel_">highlighted</a> a few mobile apps for scoring last-minute hotel deals at nice places, at nice prices, in case you find yourself stranded in Chicago. But there are a bunch of other hotels in town doing special things for the chilly weather. · Kimpton's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Palomar+Chicago/local/1609">Hotel Palomar</a>one of our favorite sleeps in Chiis doing a season-long "Winter Perk-ometer" promotion where perks rise as the temperature drops. Nightly rates go from $179 and, for every five degrees the barometer