HotelChatter - Tag: New York City Hotels

Painfully Hip Holiday Gift Bundles for Ace Hotel Lovers

Heidi Atwal — 2011-12-14T15:57:59-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/acegiftsholiday.jpg" class="top"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Gifts">Hotel gift shops</a> often offer a dire selection of wares: chintzy city memorabilia and chocolates of questionable quality, for instance, and maybe a plush monogrammed robe if you're lucky. There are exceptions of course, usually on the higher end of the spectrum (see: offerings from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ritz-carlton%20hotels">Ritz-Carlton</a> properties and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Beverly+Hills+Hotel/local/1713">The Beverly Hills Hotel</a>, for instance). <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Ace%20Hotels">Ace</a> properties, however, have done a stand up job in reversing the middling retail reputation of hotels. (Partnering with bourgeoise hipster boutique Opening Ceremony added some definite street cred). Currently offering a few <a href="http://shop.acehotel.com/bundles/">Holiday Bundles</a>, these pre-packaged and branded designer goods include a themed <a href="http://shop.acehotel.com/bundles/newyork/">New York pack</a> with an Ace New York x Pendleton plaid throw, Ace

Five Hotel Happenings for Father's Day

Jennifer Kester — 2011-06-15T09:32:23-05:00

If you're panicking because Father's Day is this weekend and you still haven't picked up a gift for dad, there's still time to show him that you care. Whether you want to treat him to a cooking class—or not so subtly show him there's more to food than TV dinners—or send him flying down a zip line, these hotels offer the perfect gift for dear old dad.

Check out our top five list of Father's Day hotels after the jump.

New York: How To Score The Room You Want At The Eventi Hotel

markj — 2011-05-12T11:10:27-05:00

<![CDATA[ <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/eventi_front.JPG"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/5/10/121410/660/hotels/No_Virginia_The_Flat_Iron_Hotel_is_Not_Open_Yet">Our friend Virginia </a>might have been wait listed at The Eventi but there is a way to get the room you want when there is availability. Let's get this out of the way right up front, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Eventi+Hotel/local/1647">Eventi Hotel</a>, Kimpton's giant ground up half condo half hotel tower is in no man's land as far as New York tourists are concerned. It isn't in Times Square, though you can walk there in no time, and it isn't in Union Square, though you can hoof it there just as fast. Eventi is technically in Chelsea, but if you are looking for a plethora of bars and restaurants right outside your window, you won't find it here.

Five Tasty Spots for a Mother's Day Hotel Brunch

Jennifer Kester — 2011-05-03T09:32:09-05:00

Mother's Day is this weekend and you need to get her something pronto. Instead of giving her another tchotchke she doesn't need or an impersonal gift card, go all out and treat her to a swanky hotel brunch. Let her feast on everything from eggs Benedict and pancakes to champagne.

Check out our top five spots for Mother's Day brunch.

New York City: Sammi Sweetheart Ditches Karma for the Hotel Gansevoort

Jennifer Kester — 2011-04-14T09:16:58-05:00

Could it be that Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola has finally gotten over Jersey Shore boyfriend Ronnie? The constantly yelling reality star was seen stepping out of the Hotel Gansevoort with another reality star, Kim Kardashian buddy Jonathan Cheban of The Spin Crowd.

There probably wasn't any hanky-panky going on there. After all, he's not her type—a big gorilla juicehead. We're guessing she's looking to employ the publicist to give her image a much-needed makeover, since she's known as one half of one of the most toxic couples on reality TV.