http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-10-07T08:05:46Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Rooftop%20Bars http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/7/95723/68882 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/clarendonrooftop.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>When you live in Arizona in the summertime, the nighttime becomes your best friend. That's because the sun goes to sleep and you get a bit of relief from the 100+ degree heat. But not much. People would probably still prefer to kick it somewhere with AC than outside during the summer nights.<p>Yet, there's a sign that cooler weather is on the way.<p> <p>We've written about the amazing pool area, called the Oasis, at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Clarendon+Hotel+And+Suites/ian/207184"><b>Clarendon Hotel</b></a> before (and it's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/18/111754/405/hotels/Free_Stuff_For_Guests_Who_Check_In_Wearing_a_Bikini_at_The_Clarendon_Hotel">bikini check-in</a>) and now the hotel has opened it's Rooftop Lounge in anticipation for cooler nights in Phoenix.<blockquote><p> The lounge will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with additional hours added as juliana 2008-08-07T10:13:41-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/6/1718/67674 <![CDATA[<p><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/slsdelay.png" class="imgborder"><p><i>There's tons of hotel news flying around this week and we don't have time to give each and every story the love and attention it may deserve, so you will have to settle for some news briefs.</i><p>&#183; <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+SLS+at+Beverly+Hills/local/1098"><b>SLS at Beverly Hills Delayed Again</b></a>: The <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=3171">website</a> now says October 28th. Grr...<p>&#183; <a href="http://www.thetravelingrichters.com/2008/08/06/great-idea-when-traveling-with-kids-hotel-business-cards"><b>Calling Cards for Kids? </b></a>: One parent was delighted to see that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+London+Park+Lane/ian/203134"><b>Park Lane Marriott</b></a> in London handed out "business cards" to their child-guests so they have the hotel's information on them in case they get lost. Awww....<p>&#183; <a href="http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=57&amp;newsid=2101&amp;rssfeed=allothernews"><b>Hotel Indigo Finds Groovy Roots in California</b></a>: The first Hotel Indigo for the Golden State will open in the LA suburb of Ontario. Guess juliana 2008-08-06T17:04:29-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/30/95420/6898 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/SethRogen_7_2007.JPG" class="imgborder"> <p><s>Lazy stoner</s> Actor who plays lazy stoners in various Judd Apatow films, <b>Seth Rogen</b>, was chillin' on the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/8/9/133621/1688/hotels/Checking_Out_San_Diego_s_Rooftop_Hotel_Bars">rooftop </a>of the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Solamar-+A+Kimpton+Hotel/ian/223727">Hotel Solamar</a></b> in San Diego during a party celebrating the premiere of his new movie,<i> Pineapple Express</i>. <p>True to form, he relaxed and enjoyed some herbal refreshments (a joint) at the Maxim-hosted shindig and he expected nobody to care. <p>Really, it makes sense that he'd go for it. It's a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Kimpton%20Hotels">Kimpton</a> hotel -- and Kimpton literally welcomes cute and cuddly <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/6/24/144441/974/hotels/Kimpton_Hotels_Will_Accept_Any_Type_of_Animal_Even_Sloths">sloths </a>with open arms. And a baked Seth Rogen is probably a somewhat similar creature, no? We don't see what the problem would be. <p>But, unfortunately, no deal. <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/07302008/gossip/pagesix/weed_alert_122147.htm">Page Six</a> Jenna 2008-07-30T10:00:26-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/28/10212/8933 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/katebABH.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>Where there's a Thompson Hotel, there are bound to be celebrities. And Friday night, <b>Kate Beckinsale</b> was one of the privileged few to gain access to the rooftop bar, <b>ABH</b>, at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Thompson+Beverly+Hills/local/806"><b>Thompson Beverly Hills</b></a>. <p>Apparently, the actress celebrated her 35th birthday there. That's all we got on the tipline which frustrates us a bit because we'd like to know who she was with, what she wore, what she drank and if <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/9/151850/2051/hotels/Inside_ABH_at_Thompson_Beverly_Hills">Urkel</a> was still hanging about.<p>Luckily, there are people out there who make it their job to answer these questions like the <a href="http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/kate-beckinsales-35th-birthday-bash-205071/">Gossip Girls</a>:<blockquote><p>Among those joining in on the fun were Kate's hubby Len Wiseman, along with David and Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria and Tony juliana 2008-07-28T10:08:55-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/9/151850/2051 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/abh1.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>Yesterday we got an invite to check out the hotel guests-only rooftop pool and bar at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Thompson+Beverly+Hills/local/806"><b>Thompson Beverly Hills</b></a> and since we've been waiting for this rooftop oasis since about February, we jumped at the chance to explore it.<p><b>ABH</b>--"Above Beverly Hills"--officially opened in <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/6/13/10719/6589/hotels/Thompson_Beverly_Hills_s_Rooftop_Pool_Finally_Opens_This_Weekend_with_Gucci_and_Rihanna">mid-June</a> with a flashy party for Gucci attended by Rihanna. Since then, the rooftop--a joint partnership between Thompson Hotels and Bond Street Sushi--has been percolating with celeb guests like Britney Spears, Eva Longoria and David Beckham.<p>Rooftop pools have become a staple for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thompson%20hotels"><b>Thompson Hotels</b></a>. The A60 rooftop at 60 Thompson in Soho is a much sought-after venue for hotel guests and special card-carrying members. Donovan House in DC just opened their ADC juliana 2008-07-11T13:05:14-05:00 34.066704 -118.39625 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/