HotelChatter - Tag: Puerto Rico Hotels

Vieques: Now, What's Going On with the W Vieques?

MsRebecca — 2009-09-25T13:11:10-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/WViequesroom.jpg" class="top"> When we <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/17/02844/6735/hotels/Try_Out_for_W_Vieques_s_Talent_Show_">last reported</a> on the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island, it was to report on its Talent Show search to fill 250 jobs. The hotel was looking to open in mid-November, which is still the promise plastered across the Puerto Rican propertys <a href="https://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3170">Starwood site</a>. (November 19, to be exact.) Scroll down a little, though, and youll notice this message: Hotel Opens November 19. Taking Reservations April 1, 2010. Then when you click through to the Hotel Offers page, they tantalize us with mentions of Spa Chakra and Alain Ducasse cuisine, and then tell us the hotel is now accepting reservations for arrivals January 1st, 2010 and beyond... So, which is it? November, January,

Rio Grande: Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Offers Star Tours Without Leaving the Beach

Heidi Atwal — 2009-09-21T14:01:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/granmeliabeach.jpg" class="top"> Clear skies above the Gran Meliá resort offer ideal conditions for stargazing You say Ursa Major, I say Ursa Minor; let's call the whole thing off. Actually, don't, especially not if you're stargazing in Puerto Rico. The country's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Gran+Melia+Puerto+Rico/local/1105">Gran Meliá</a> resort is capitalizing on its remote location to push a vacation activity that Copernicus would have approved of: star spotting (and we're not talking the Hollywood variety) and astronomy lessons on the beach with an expert to point out everything from Cassiopeia to Orion, and everything in between. Gran Meliá is a decidedly anti-urban resort that has largely built its reputation on being "green." Located a short drive away from San Juan, the hotel has banned

Carolina: El San Juan Puerto Rico is Bringing Back The Mancation

MsRebecca — 2009-09-04T11:24:45-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/elsanjuan_cabana.jpg" class="top">Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/mancation">mancation</a> has returned! Summers officially over this weekend. But you know whos not all torn up about it? NFL fans. Fall means footballand all the eating, drinking, and male bonding that comes with it. The folks at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/El+San+Juan+Hotel+%26+Casino/local/429">El San Juan Hotel & Casino</a> in Puerto Rico know this. Thats why, with the season kicking off next Thursday, theyre promoting their cabanas to football fans. They claim spending a game day inside one of their poolside cabanas is the ultimate mancation, which, frankly, hurts our feelings. We too are football fans, even if were female. (Maybe they could have gone with fancation?

Vieques: Try Out for W Vieques's 'Talent Show'

Jennifer Kester — 2009-08-17T08:20:05-05:00

The W Hotel is auditioning for another one of its talent shows. That's W-speak meaning that the company is interviewing people at its job fair. The prize for this particular talent show is a gig at the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island, which is set to open in mid-November.

Rio Grande: Rio Mar Beach Resort Gives Hefty Discount to Facebook Pals

Jennifer Kester — 2009-08-12T09:29:33-05:00

<![CDATA[We can't promise you this pool will have empty lounge chairs when you get there.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/wyndhamriopool.jpg" class="top"> Here's a status update you won't mind getting on your Facebook news feed: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rio+Mar+Beach+Resort+%26+Spa+-+A+Wyndham+Grand+Resort/ian/174527">Wyndham's Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa</a> in Puerto Rico is giving its FB fans 40 percent off on stays during August and September. Sign up on its <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wyndhamriomar">Facebook page</a> and you'll get a room for $119 per night. The deal can be booked through Aug. 31 by calling (866) 624-7926; just be sure to mention the fan discount. The fine print is that rates are subject to availability, blackout dates may apply and, obvs, you must be an FB fan. There's a lot to be a fan