The Sheraton Fiji Resort re-opened this month after a $22 million renovation, and the concept pics gave us high hopes about the results, especially when it came to the swimming pool.

The pool is now a 13,000 square-foot lagoon and it has three sections, meaning that noisy, splashing kids get banished to one part of it (we hope), and we can do the relaxed, sunbathing thing somewhere far away. Apparently they also have underwater day seats and overwater hammocks, two features that get us a bit giddy because, well, in case you haven’t guessed, we love good hotel pools.

But there are a few post-renovation (or perhaps, still mid-renovation) blues going down at the Sheraton Fiji.]]> amandak 2008-11-13T14:37:35-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/11/3/11036/2076 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/bdaycakecandles.jpg" class="top"> <p>While <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Leading%20Hotels%20of%20the%20World">LHW</a></b> has been gettin' busy celebrating <i>their</i> birthday, <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/starwood%20hotels">Starwood</a></b> is celebrating yours with the <b>Pay Your Birth Year</b> promo. This may actually be the first time since your 21st that you've been happier to be on the older side: on two or three-night stays at select Starwood properties in Boston, New England, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, you can score your second or third (notice we said <i>or</i>, not "and") night at a rate equal to the last two digits of your birth year. So the older you are, the cheaper your rate. <p>For instance: if you were born in 1950, your "birth year" rate would be $50.00. The youth of the nation who Jenna 2008-11-03T11:14:38-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/23/10710/593 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/sheratonfootballncaa_.png" class="imgborder"> <p>NCAA football fanatics, you know who you are (and judging by your poor hygiene on game days, we know who you are too). Fall weekends mean a few key things: Beer. Those adorable mini hot dogs. Foam fingers. More beer. And <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Sheraton%20Hotels"><strong>Sheraton Hotels</strong></a>.</p><p> <p>Uh, what? Now, we <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/2/27/121028/563/hotels/Just_in_Time_for_March_Madness_Sheraton_Partners_Up_With_the_NCAA">already knew</a> Sheraton was the official hotel partner of the NCAA, but they've announced further infiltration on your team-loving. No, your mini hot dogs won't be branded with the Sheraton crest (though we wouldn't put that past them in the future!). But in addition to holding a monopoly on ad spots and billboards, Sheraton has now teamed up with TripAdvisor to present the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/NCAASchedule">NCAA Big Game Travel KatieK 2008-10-23T13:15:50-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/13/15326/032 <![CDATA[<p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/uclausclogos.png" class="imgborder"> <p>College football season is in full force already, and any legit NCAA Division I sports fan (or alumnus of either institution) will be pumped for the December 6th crosstown showdown between USC and UCLA. <p>Even if you're not a big football person, the week leading up to the game is going to be insane for partying (what? We like beer, whatchya gonna do about it?), so hitting up the LA area for a full weekend will likely prove to be a kickass time, providing you don't provoke any bar fights with rival fans. <p>Hotels.com's <a href="http://www.hotels.com/top10/football?al=Deals-MM-B1">Interests Page</a> pointed us to a killer hotel deal at the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sheraton+Pasadena+Hotel/ian/108491">Sheraton Pasadena</a></b>. Located super close to the Rose Bowl, Jenna 2008-10-13T16:35:21-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/7/18316/2273 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/eow_deals2.jpg" class="imgborder"><br><b>Experience LA</b><br><b><a href="http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/SheratonLosAngeles/so.htm">Buy 2 Nights, Get a Third Free</a></b><p>You know what? It's getting cold outside. Go somewhere warm. Might we suggest... L.A.? <p>Well, Starwood suggests you hit up L.A. -- and they feel so passionately about luring you out there that they're offering a third night for free if you book two nights at the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sheraton+Los+Angeles+-+Downtown/ian/106065">Sheraton Downtown L.A.</a></b> <p> Get going because the offer is only valid until October 31st. The hotel just got a makeover, the location is fab, and rates start at <i>$199</i>. Ditch your autumn scarves and take a long weekend; just remember to use promo code <b>Z3H</b>. Reservations can be made <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/promotions/promo_detail2.html?propertyID=1598&amp;promoCode=Z3H&amp;IM=SOP_LACLUSTER_Z3H_SI_1598_SOCAL">here</a> or by calling Starwood directly at 866-716-8130. <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hotel-deals/feed-icon16x16.png"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/rdf/section/hotel-deals"> Jenna 2008-10-07T18:32:16-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/