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HotelChatter - Tag: starwood hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-08T20:11:58Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/starwood%20hotels Starwood Offers Up to 50% Off Regular RatesBut You Have to Book Soon http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/6/164319/136 <![CDATA[<img src=" http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/WbyNov10.jpg" class="top"> Put this on your weekend to do list: think about where you might like to spend the holidays or a winter getaway. If your answer is a Starwood property, and youre ready to charge what will be a non-refundable rate now, you could save yourself some serious holiday cocktail cash. Until November 10next Tuesdayyou can score up to 50% off the regular rates at a slew of Starwood properties. And while there are blackout dates, there are still some hotels with availability for the holidays. Even better, when you use one of the Starwood propertys online booking pages for this promotion, it will tell you which holidays are still available under the deal at most hotels, MsRebecca 2009-11-06T16:49:22-05:00 So Long Sahara? SLS Hotels Encounter Some Turbulence http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/4/0324/09795 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/sls_exterior.jpg" class="top"> It seems like only yesterday that a nightclub operator and hotelier practically meant the same thing but thanks to the rough economy, it's become very clear to Sam Nazarian that a hotelier has far bigger troubles than a nightclub owner. <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703294004574513651688478542.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories">The Wall Street Journal</a> took a look behind the scenes at Nazarian's SBE Entertainment company which counts several nightclubs frequented by the brainless cast members of "The Hills," restaurants prominently featured in the background of paparazzi shots, and of course, the SLS Hotels which include <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+SLS+at+Beverly+Hills/local/1098">The SLS Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sahara+Las+Vegas+Hotel+And+Casino/ian/129410">The Sahara</a> in Las Vegas and the old <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/28/10440/8279/hotels/SLS_Miami_Is_Set_for_2011_So_They_Say">Ritz Plaza</a> in Miami Beach. While the SLS Hotel in LA has been generally well-received, especially juliana 2009-11-04T08:59:21-05:00 New York: Party with Beyonce Courtesy of the W Times Square http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/2/55913/6463 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/wtimesquare_esquire.jpg" class="top"> If you want to party like a rock star, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+New+York+Times+Square/ian/199889">W New York-Times Square</a> offers a VIP package that'll get you into Esquire's seventh annual Signature Space Cocktail Party to get your hands up with the single-ladies queen Beyonce herself and other stars. But this last-minute deal is for one night only, November 5. You'll party with celebs like Jamie Foxx, Chris Webber, Gavin DeGraw, Ne-Yo, Johnny Rzeznik, Natasha Bedingfield, The Fray, Tamia, 3 Doors Down, Venus Williams, who are all hosting the bash. OneRepublic will perform some acoustic tunes. The Rock Star Package includes two tickets to the partay, two cocktails in The Living Room bar to kick off the night and a "Fantastic Suite" Jennifer Kester 2009-11-03T09:19:21-05:00 Don't Worry Your Bliss Toiletries Are Still Safe http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/2/13458/3757 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hoteltoiletries2.jpg" class="top"> Yes, we know that most of you who shack up at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/w hotels">W Hotels</a> do it for the Bliss Toiletries that are placed in the bathrooms. Just admit it! But although Starwood announced today <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703932904574511491742967618.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">its plans to sell its Bliss</a> unit, you can rest assured that the toiletries will remain in the W Hotel bathrooms. Also, Bliss spas and Remede spas in the St. Regis Hotels will still be open and functioning. It's just a business transaction, it won't harm your complexion.We haven't done this for a while but here are some other news worth checking out today: · <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/hotelcheckin/post/2009/11/620000814/1">Why Martha Stewart Got Married to Sandals Resorts</a> [Hotel Check-In] · <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS140416+02-Nov-2009+PRN20091102">Luxe Hotels Expands juliana 2009-11-02T16:55:27-05:00 For Better or Worse, These Hotels Have Realized 'There's An App For That' http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/13/15371/423 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/22421/2009_10_12_HoteliPhones.jpg" class="top">We've been variously <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/11/61949/2575/hotels/Like_Duh_Hotels_Realize_How_Valuable_iPhone_Apps_Can_Be">hot</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/15/13409/0160/hotels/Omni_Hotels_Builds_iPhone_App_To_Help_Customers_Do_Umm_Stuff_">cold</a> about hotel chain iPhone apps. As a rule we embrace anything that can help us travel easier while already on the road, and we certainly embrace it if it lives in the App Store. But hotel apps fall into that dicey category where we're not sure that the bother that goes into them is worth whatever comes out. Hotel iPhone applications generally help you find a nearby chain hotel and check in through your rewards account. Sometimes they may automatically dial customer service. All of which is great except people rarely book within just one chain. Price is usually the most important factor, which means using a search engine, and Omri 2009-10-13T17:43:36-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/