HotelChatter - Tag: Westin Hotels

Avon: Non-Lame Girlfriend Getaway Package :: Westin Riverfront Resort in Vail Valley

Jenna — 2008-09-03T15:44:16-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/pinkHClogo.jpg" class="imgborder" align="right">The way we see it, there are three distinctive types of "<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Girlfriend%20Getaways">Girlfriend Getaway</a>" packages offered at hotels. There's the Sex and the City-ish types, designed for Midwestern Bradshaw-lovers to come to Manhattan, drink cosmopolitans and eat cupcakes until they feel satisfied that they've accurately experienced the "girls'" fictional lifestyle. Then you've got your standard girly packages -- which always appear to be put together by a faceless, single middle-aged man who believes women enjoy all things pink and spa-like. Then you've got your for-reals Girlfriend Getaway packages -- you know, the kind that nicely supplement the itinerary you'd actually complete if you went on a vacay with your girls: a bit of exercise (ideally), a bit

New York: Snapshot :: Westin Surprises Travelers at JFK with Heavenly Blankets and Pillows

juliana — 2008-08-29T15:05:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/WestinJFKPillow.jpg" class="imgborder"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Westin%20Hotels">Westin Hotels</a> recently announced their partnership with <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/20/124433/943/hotels/Westin_Partners_with_United_Airlines_to_Send_Heavenly_Beds_Into_the_Skies_and_Airports_">United Airlines</a> and to show weary travelers that they are serious about providing Westin-branded comfort in the friendly skies, Westin was handing out Heavenly travel blankets to all passengers and even their furry friends at JFK's United terminal today.First and business class travelers flying between California and New York got even more perks with plush Heavenly pillows and blankets, White Tea-scented towelettes and mints, signature SuperFoods-inspired beverages and other "renewing amenities."And if that doesn't "renew" passengers they can hit up one of the Red Carpet Club lounges in JFK, LAX or SFO that has Westin's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/20/124433/943/hotels/Westin_Partners_with_United_Airlines_to_Send_Heavenly_Beds_Into_the_Skies_and_Airports_">Renewal Lounges.</a> This is a pretty smart move because while we like Westin,

Hotel News Briefs :: We Are Now One Degree Away From Kevin Bacon

juliana — 2008-08-21T17:43:57-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/kevinbaconwhist.jpg" class="imgborder">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.· <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D92MPSD00.htm">Room Rates May Decrease</a>: Occupancy in U.S. hotels fell in the first half of August, leaving some industry analysts to think that room rates might get reduced. Yay! [BizWeek]· <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/hotel-rooms-still-available-democratic/story.aspx?guid=%7BA2030172-5C69-4389-A373-15296A473430%7D&dist=hppr">Still Need a Room for the DNC?</a>: This site is advertising business-class hotel rooms for $279 a night. [MarketWatch]· <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1997&EM=VTY_WI_1997_VERASANAPA_PROP_OVERVIEW">Westin Napa Valley Is Taking Reservations</a>: The Westin Verasa will open on September 18th at $289 a night. But Starwood never makes it easy on us. The website is

Westin Partners with United Airlines to Send Heavenly Beds Into the Skies (and Airports)

Jenna — 2008-08-20T12:46:17-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/Westin_lounge_wide_low_res.jpg" class="imgborder"> When we first heard the news this year that United Airlines and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/westin%20hotels">Westin Hotels</a> were <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/2/20/102834/036/hotels/Westin_s_Heavenly_Bed_Takes_to_the_Skies">teaming up</a> to send Westin's line of Heavenly Bed products, er, toward the heavens, we thought maybe it was a bit of an invitation to join the mile high club. But that's how we are. While we knew there was going to be some Westin pillow and blanket action in-flight, we heard Westin was also going to take on airport lounges as well -- but details of that project were kept under wraps. But now: behold! A photo of one of the brand new Westin Renewal Lounges within United's Red Carpet Clubs currently available in JFK, LAX, and SFO. Details

Avon: Westin Beaver Creek To Open in October with $129 Room Rates

juliana — 2008-08-01T14:34:25-05:00

The last time we checked in on the Westin Riverfront Hotel in Beaver Creek/Avon, Colorado we were really skeptical that the hotel would open in August. And guess what, our Magic 8 Ball skills were so dead on.

The hotel is now set to open on October 15, 2008. So that sorta stinks but the good news is the rooms are fairly cheap at $129 a night ($165) with taxes. And that's for a studio suite which includes a king bed and pull-out sofa that sleeps two, along with a kitchenette.

But buyer beware: This is an internet rate, fully paid, no cancellations allowed. Thus make sure you really want to stay here!