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Best Hotels For Getting Your Drink On During the Presidential Debate Tonight

Jenna — 2008-10-07T19:11:16-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/ROUNDTWO_2_081007_mn.jpg" class="imgborder">We may be getting <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/1/94858/2840/hotels/The_Five_Best_Hotels_in_D_C_for_the_Politically_Apathetic">sick of campaign overload</a>, but we've been finding some political promos lately that have us re-enthused for the election cycle. In honor of tonight's highly-anticipated second Presidential Debate, here's where to go tonight -- no matter where you are -- to enhance your viewing experience. · New York City: The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Tribeca+Grand+Hotel/local/66">Tribeca Grand Hotel</a> is hosting a debate party once again. We hear the past two have been so popular that the screening room, was a little too crowded -- but <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/10/where_to_drink_tonight_your_co.html">NYMag</a> says the party's moving upstairs to the hotel's larger Sanctum Lounge. · D.C.: The 1331 Bar in the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Jw+Marriott+Hotel+On+Pennsylvania+Avenue/ian/106309">JW Marriott</a> will be a classy good time,

Los Angeles: HotelChatter Reader Deals :: Buy Two Nights, Get One Free at Sheraton Downtown LA

Jenna — 2008-10-07T18:32:16-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/eow_deals2.jpg" class="imgborder"> Experience LA <a href="http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/SheratonLosAngeles/so.htm">Buy 2 Nights, Get a Third Free</a>You know what? It's getting cold outside. Go somewhere warm. Might we suggest... L.A.? 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 <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sheraton+Los+Angeles+-+Downtown/ian/106065">Sheraton Downtown L.A.</a> 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 $199. Ditch your autumn scarves and take a long weekend; just remember to use promo code Z3H. Reservations can be made <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/promotions/promo_detail2.html?propertyID=1598&promoCode=Z3H&IM=SOP_LACLUSTER_Z3H_SI_1598_SOCAL">here</a> or by calling Starwood directly at 866-716-8130. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hotel-deals/feed-icon16x16.png"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/rdf/section/hotel-deals">

Monarch Beach: AIG Execs Show Us How to Blow 500K at The St. Regis

Jenna — 2008-10-07T17:59:37-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/spastregisaig.png" class="imgborder"> Whoops! Looks like someone was a little careless with the spending! We don't want to get too political here, so we'll try our best to deliver this news without any sort of...slant. Days after the government spent $85 billion to prevent AIG from collapsing, the execs of the company took themselves on a special little retreat at the ritzy <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/St.+Regis+Monarch+Beach/local/773">St. Regis Monarch Beach</a>. And they blew $500K. <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/10/aig-execs-went.html">USA Today</a> has a rundown on how AIG proved it possible to spend such an absurd amount of money at one hotel: <blockquote>Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., described what investigators found during a hearing this morning on Capitol Hill: AIG spent $200,000 for hotel rooms, and almost $150,000

A Hotel Blog We Actually Like? We Must Be Trippin'

Jenna — 2008-10-07T16:59:58-05:00

Are you sitting down? Because it's not often that we readily dole out the ol' compliments -- especially when it comes to our Hotel Blog Watch feature (seriously, do some of these hotel companies know what a blog is?), but Best Western has officially won our hearts with "You Must Be Trippin.'"

Aside from the fact that we were already partial to the blog because of the name alone (looks like a HotelChatter headline, doesn't it?), we are loving the constant updates, the variety of authentic, personal voices, and the fact that this blog is actually useful to guests and not just a big giant read-at-your-own-will advertisement for Best Western.

Kampong Cham: Cambodia Hotel Guide :: Boutique Cambodia Hotel Found in Kompong Cham

ced138 — 2008-10-07T15:57:22-05:00

<![CDATA[HotelChatter and Jaunted Contributing Editor <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/ced183">Claire Duffett</a> is now reporting from Cambodia and this week she is giving us the low-down on the hotel scene. Any questions about accommodations? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Send 'em to us</a> and we'll get them answered for ya.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/boutiquehotelcambodia.png" class="imgborder"> With its French influence, it's a wonder there aren't more boutique hotels in Cambodia. Too often, it seems the chasm between bargain basement hostels and opulent resorts is vast. The omission of midrange hotels and boutiques mirrors the absence of a middle class here. Sokleap Guest House sticks out of Kampong Cham. The city, a two-plus hours driving distance from Phnom Penh, makes a nice weekend trip for residents of Cambodia's capital. It rests along the