Everyone's had plenty to say about Long Island's South Shore -- especially Montauk what with the Surf Lodge and the Montauk Monster (!!!) -- but what about the North Shore? Is it chopped liver? Where is the love, people?

Manhattan's Bryant Park Hotel, known for its romantic ambience and killer views, is stepping up to the plate. They're doing their part to redirect some of that ghastly weekend traffic away from the Hamptons with a shopping package. The draw? A mall, of course -- The Americana Manhasset.]]> annie0007 2008-07-31T15:23:04-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/6/16/20953/9619 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.jaunted.com/files/admin/bloomies_sf.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><p>As an enticement for every kind of traveler, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+San+Francisco/ian/195370"><b>Four Seasons San Francisco</b></a> just announced three specials available now through December 31.<p><p> <p>First, there's the shopping deal. For the rate of $470 a night, you get a $100 Bloomingdale's gift card, a Bloomie's gift and 15% off additional store purchases, package wrapping and delivery (this would come in handy around the holidays), overnight valet parking, and a makeover at the Chanel counter.<p> <p> <p>Second, is the get-in-shape deal. A nightly room rate of $595 comes with an hour-long private trainer session, a 50-minute massage (per room, per night, in your room or in the spa), and a daily fruit plate and smoothie.<p><p> <p>Lastly is the I-don't-have-to-check-out-yet special. annie0007 2008-06-17T11:35:01-05:00 37.786564 -122.40481 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/10/235329/045 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/balharbourate.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>The long-awaited <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Regent+Bal+Harbour/local/754"><b>Regent Bal Harbour</b></a> (which was supposed to open on New Year's Day then in February) has finally opened this week. <p>And guess what? Those of you who are watching your disposable income, in these worrisome days of a possible recession, will probably rule this hotel out of your vacation plans.<p>For instance, we looked at dates for today March 11 through March 13 figuring that weekday rates might be a little lower. Nope. The hotel is offering opening rates for a Premier Deluxe Room at $775 a night. However, you do get a panoramic view of both the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay along with several high-tech room amenities.<p>A lower categories of rooms--the Superior rooms--were found juliana 2008-03-11T09:15:01-05:00 25.899025 -80.123416 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/