HotelChatter - Tag: Tips

Yountville: 'Dive Bar' Wednesdays at The Bardessono Pool

EricRosen — 2009-11-04T09:29:21-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Bardessono_Pool.JPG" class="top"> Cant afford even the low-season $300 a night rate at Yountvilles new eco-resort, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Bardessono/local/1499">Bardessono Hotel</a>? Fear not. The exclusive resort opens up its guests-only rooftop pool to non-guests on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm for its punny Dive Bar, so even Napa townies can enjoy the stunning mountain and vineyard views while enjoying a dip and a drink while DJ's spin tunes near the bar. The secluded pool is usually open only to resort guests, who come to lie in piece and quiet in one of the screened off day-bed cabanas. Come Wednesday evening, though, anyone can stop by the rooftop cement pond, and they're encouraged to come in their bathing suits to take a dip between

Five Etiquette Tips for Hotel High Teas

Jennifer Kester — 2009-11-03T13:08:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/34094/teatime.jpg" class="top"> Hotel teas look so inviting, with refined guests sipping chamomile and nibbling on delicate finger sandwiches. But if you're worried that people will gasp you if don't point your pinky the right way while holding a tea cup, don't fret. We recently went to the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Chicago/ian/112676">Four Seasons Chicago</a> to glean some tea tips so that you won't look like a teatime newbie, or even worse, an uncouth pig.1. Dress the part. Okay, you don't have to don white gloves to attend high teas, but dress up. We spotted two ladies in jeans, and while no one shot them disapproving looks, they stood out among the skirts, lady pants and suits in the room. 2. Don't get

What Not to Say to Crazy Hotel Workers

amandak — 2009-07-09T08:50:57-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/crazyhotelworkers2.jpg" class="top"> The passive-aggressive mob we know as the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Crazy%20Hotel%20Workers">Crazy Hotel Workers</a> is always giving us useful tips on how to be a significantly-less-annoying hotel guest. We can only assume that if we take note of some of these rants and do our part to irritate the staff less, we'll probably get better service so here are some of their recent pearls of wisdom to absorb and take to heart:· When you see a deal for pets (or the hotel staff ask if you've got a pet with you) don't ask if <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/hotel_workers/3311174.html">your husband/child counts as a pet</a>. Apparently they've heard it before. And it wasn't even that funny the first time. · Don't ring down to

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas. Especially If You Get Arrested.

Jenna — 2009-07-01T18:19:43-05:00

<![CDATA[<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u-_TW2YG6Wc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u-_TW2YG6Wc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> Have we bragged about our baby sibling lately? Allow us to remind you: we recently birthed a younger brother or sister (or brother dressed like a sister! It's Sin City anything goes!) who enjoys sequins, bright lights and late nights: <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com">VegasChatter</a>, doing a kickass job of covering all things Vegas. This week, the Sin City experts at VC are giving you their take on the new Vegas ads (yes, the "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas" ones), except this year the ol' Visit Las Vegas folks have put a new spin on the ads by sarcastically applying the "What Happens Here, Stays

What To Do About Your Michael Jackson Concert Hotel Reservations

Jenna — 2009-06-26T16:09:53-05:00

In case you've been living under a rock, have not touched the Internet, gone near a TV, newspaper or another human being, you have heard the incredibly sad news that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, passed away yesterday.

As you know, he was set for a "This Is It" comeback run this summer, with tons of concerts scheduled in London at the O2 Arena. Hotels in the area were offering MJ-themed packages (and, even without the packages, lots of people were still booking hotel rooms around the concerts).

But now what?