HotelChatter - Tag: Steven Kamali

New York: Sneak Peek at the New Hyatt Coming to Union Square in NYC

juliana — 2010-12-17T11:40:13-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hyattunionsquare_ext.jpg" class="top"> Back in November, we learned that <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt hotels">Hyatt Hotels</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hersha hospitality">Hersha Hospitality</a> were teaming up to build a new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/11/1/23735/5907/hotels/There_s_A_Design_Forward_Hyatt_Coming_To_Union_Square_But_What_Will_It_Be_Called_">Hyatt in Union Square</a> in NYC at 13th Street and 4th Avenue. And while we still don't know what Hyatt brand will go in here, we do know that this is what the hotel is going to look like. We found this shot on <a href="http://kamaliwire.tumblr.com/day/2010/12/17">Kamali Wire</a>, from hospitality consultant <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/steven kamali">Steven Kamali</a>. Kamali didn't disclose that this hotel would be a Hyatt but we put two and two together. Unless, there is another hotel opening up on the corner somewhere at 13th and 4th? We think not. But will it be called

Forget Bottle Service and Private Clubs, The Hottest New Hotel Amenity is Fun

juliana — 2010-07-22T13:56:10-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/mondrianpong.jpg" class="top"> The most common gripe about boutique and design hotels is often their "cooler than thou" mentality that seems to waft throughout the hotel--starting with the part-time model/doorman and ending with a denied request for late check-out, along with an $8 charge for that minibar soda.So it was not surprising when hotel guests, HotelChatter included, started to prefer friendlier options like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/kimpton hotels">Kimpton Hotels</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/jdv hotels">JDV Hotels</a> and boutique brands from bigger chains like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/andaz hotels">Andaz</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotel indigo">Hotel Indigo</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt place">Hyatt Place</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/aloft hotels">Aloft</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/element hotels">Element.</a> After all, these places were giving us free WiFi, complimentary wine-tasting hours, free breakfast, fun games in the lobby like Wii and Xbox,

New York: What Hotel Is Going Up at 48th and Lex in Manhattan?

MsRebecca — 2010-02-09T11:55:55-05:00

Welcome to the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan—and our latest burning question. What is this hotel? And when will it open? When little is released about a new property, especially one in New York City, our interest is piqued. And so it is with this glass-fronted number to be run by Hersha Hospitality.

Here’s what we’ve learned about the mysterious hotel:

Deciding What's Hot in Hotels Is Steven Kamali's Day Job

juliana — 2008-09-26T12:00:34-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Kamali.jpg" class="imgborder">The great thing about being a guest in hotels these days is that hotels are constantly trying to win your business. And in going after your business, they are trying to beat out their competitors in terms of services, amenities, and exciting restaurant and nightlife options. Which means for us hotel guests that more and more hotels are going to be offering exciting goodies. Thus, the days of staying in a boring hotel with floral room decor, no-name toiletries, and a lobby consisting of two chairs and a front desk are fading into the past. Today, we're asking a man who's very involved in the boutique hotel world what we can expect. His name is <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/steven%20kamali">Steven

Montauk: Surf Lodge Co-Owner Attempts to Mitigate the Tension

juliana — 2008-08-07T12:59:00-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/11725/surf_lodge.png" class="imgborder"> But it looks so peaceful on the inside...There's so much <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/6/9132/00543/hotels/Round_Two_of_The_People_of_Montauk_vs_The_Surf_Lodge">drama</a> at the SLM--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Surf+Lodge/local/1209">Surf Lodge</a> in Montauk and it's kinda hard being a hotel owner managing all of the tension. But the Surf Lodge's co-owner/partner <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/steven%20kamali">Steven Kamali</a> is trying to bring some peace to the table. He tells us exclusively:<blockquote>The Surf Lodge has successfully been attracting an incredible number of families within the local Montauk community....Unfortunately as with any new business in a small town, there will always be a small minority of people that are not comfortable with the increased attention being brought to the area. But we are confident that with time they will come realize the benefits of our presence.</blockquote>According to