HotelChatter - Tag: Puerto Rico Hotels

Vieques Island: The Bachelor is Filming at Yet Another Tropical Resort, The W Vieques

juliana — 2011-10-10T13:41:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/bachelorspoiler_wvieques.jpg" class="top"> Once again, the liquored up cast and the <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/10/bachelor-ben-flajnik-san-francisco-street-snow-winter-wonderland-abc">vodka-supplying</a> crew of ABC's The Bachelor have flown off to a tropical island for some dates so the bachelor/wannabe actor, Ben Flajnik, can sweep the contending ladies off their feet. Or at least make out with a few of them before asking one of them for her hand in marriage a few days later. How romantic!And just about the time that <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/bachspoilerfans/statuses/122753595979476992">@Bachspoilerfans</a> tweeted us that the show was currently filming at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+W+Retreat+and+Spa,+Vieques+Island/local/1673">W Vieques</a> did this anonymous tip arrive in one of our inboxes:<blockquote> The Bachelor is filming at W Vieques. The are clearing out Living Room (lobby) for the Rose Ceremony tomorrow night. Guests will

Dorado: Ritz-Carlton Reserve No. 2, Dorado Beach Resort, To Open in 2012

MsRebecca — 2011-07-18T12:16:49-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/Dorado_Beach___Room.jpg" class="top">Here's some exciting news in New Hotel Brand Land. The second of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties has just been announced. It's the <a href="http://www.doradobeach.com/hotel/">Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach</a> in Puerto Rico and it's scheduled to open in December 2012. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is just one part of the Dorado Beach renovation--it also includes residences and a plumped-up, sparkling new set of amenities such as golf courses, a beach club, spa and nature trail. A 'Wind and Waves' center will include Jean-Michel Cousteaus Ambassadors of the Environment, the program that provides hands-on eco-adventures for kids and adults of all ages. In other words, you can take the kids, put them in Dorado Beach's 'forest classroom' and then hit the pool

Rio Grande: This Hotel is Charging a $60 Resort Fee. Yes, $60

juliana — 2011-07-15T09:15:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/stregisbahiabahia.jpg" class="top"> We're sorry to ruin your Friday with this story about an outrageously expensive hotel fee but we feel you just had to know, especially if you were considering booking a stay at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+St.+Regis+Bahia+Beach+Resort/local/4755">St. Regis Bahia Bahia</a> in Puerto Rico.A prospective guest and tipster emailed us the description of the $60 resort fee which is found on the hotel's <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/overview/announcements.html?propertyID=1961#policy12">website:</a> <blockquote>Guest will be charged $60 USD daily for a resort charge inclusive of tax. This includes: toll-free and local phone calls, high-speed wireless Internet access in public areas and guest rooms, a welcome cocktail amenity in each room upon arrival, beach and pool services including beach umbrellas, ice cold water spritzing, frozen grapes, electronic books

Vieques: W Vieques Is Hosting Its Own Gay & Lesbian Short Film Fest

MsRebecca — 2011-04-29T09:17:07-05:00

There's been a few hotels this week that haven't been very accommodating to the GLBT crowd but down in Puerto Rico, it's a much warmer scene, in more ways than one.

That's because the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques is hosting its own short film festival from May 13–15. W Happenings Presents: Out On Film will feature screenings of award-winning gay and lesbian short flicks--and parties to go with them, natch.

The resort partnered with The Puerto Rico Film Foundation and CineFiesta, the Puerto Rico International Short Film Festival, on this latest artsy endeavor, emphasizing the laidback, creative vibe the island of Vieques seems so infused with.

Vieques: Stay at a W This Month, Earn A Free Night With Your Stay In Vieques

juliab — 2011-02-07T17:20:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/wviequesbeachc.jpg" class="top"> Nothing makes our hearts beat faster than the words free stay, so we were over the moon when a press release popped into our inbox today promising a free night at the sexy and, more importantly, sunny, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+W+Retreat+and+Spa,+Vieques+Island/local/1673">W Vieques Retreat and Spa</a> in Puerto Rico for anyone who stayed a night at any W hotel in North America during the month of February. There must be a catch, right? Well, yes. But, if youre traveling this month anyway, and also in the mood for a tropical vacation before the end of the year, it could still save you a lot of money. Basically, as above, staying any one night at any W hotel in North America