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The Fairmont Royal York's 'TIFF and the City' Package for Film Festival Folks
From September 10 to 19th, all eyes will be on the big screen (and big-time celebs) at the 34th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where more than 300 films will be presented. Thanks to our little bro, Jaunted, we already know that this year's roster includes "Whip It," Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, "Up in the Air," starring George Clooney, and a smaller film called "Precious" which is backed by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, both of whom are expected to show.
Now, what would a film festival be without a hotel package to go along with it? A wasted opportunity which is why the The Fairmont Royal York has introduced its “TIFF and the City” package.
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Sunday Night Dinner and a Movie at The Tribeca Grand Hotel
Just in time for the Tribeca Film Festival, Robert DeNiro will be making an appearance Sunday night at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. Kind of. Robert DeNiro in the form of the utterly psychotic Travis Bickle will flash across the silver screen inside the hotel. (You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?) Who can resist?
We can't. The hotel is extending their Grand Life series from their AM Grand Sunday Brunch with complimentary kiddie films to the PM with screenings of classics and cult faves.
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The Greenwich Hotel Not Super Expensive for Tribeca Film Festival
Considering that Greenwich Hotel owner Bobby DeNiro is also the man behind the Tribeca Film Festival, we expected his hotel to be either sold-out or ridonkulously expensive, like the Kentucky Derby hotels.
To our genuine surprise, we found rooms on April 22nd, the start of the film festival for a mere $475 a night via the hotel's website. That was for a 325-sq.ft. courtyard room, one of the starting room categories. The Greenwich Room (395-sq.ft.) was going for $525. Sure, these aren't recession-friendly prices but they aren't as jacked up as they could be.
Looking for an even cheaper stay at the start of the festival? Over on Quikbook.com, Smyth was just a mere $177 a night from April 22-25. The festival runs through May 3 so you have plenty of dates to consider. Of course, that all depends on which film you want to see.
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The Third Annual Film Festival Comes To Turks And Caicos
The Alexandra Resort hopes to house some of the attendees coming down to the Turks and Caicos Islandsfor the third annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival this October 16th to the 21st. The TCIFF package gives guests a seven-night stay for the price of five nights, the hotel says. Guests can also stay for five nights with one night free. Though created to coincide with the festival, the deal is around from now until Nov. 15th.
The film festival's mission is to honor "filmmakers and musically infused movies" such as J. Lo and Marc Anthony's El Cantante, along with others such as The Hottest State (directed by Ethan Hawke) and Something the Lord Made plus many international films. Access Hollywood is even hosting the festival's Sal Del Mar Awards Presentation where Amanda Bynes will be presented with Rising Star of the Year.
To book the package visit the hotel's website or call 1-800-284-0699 and ask for the booking code “FILM”.
[Photo: TCIFF]
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· Turks & Caicos Film Festival [Official Site]
· Turks & Caicos Hotels [HotelChatter]
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Good Rate :: London Film Festival and Rydges Kensington Plaza
[Ed. Note: Welcome to our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature where we look at hotel prices in the same city and decide which is better worth your hard-earned benjamins. The screenshot here was taken on October 10, 2006 and rates are subject to change.]
If you're headed to the London Film Festival which starts on October 18 and runs through November 2, and need a nice but sorta cheap place to stay, then The Rydges Kensington Hotel Plaza is offering some doable rates.
For October 18 -22 rooms with queen beds are going for 190 GBP at the rack rate or 121 GBP for the Rydges Best Rate.
Location seems to be this hotel's biggest draw as it is near a key tube station but beware the small rooms. One guest suggests booking a double room just for yourself.
After all the scare stories about tiny rooms, I was wary, then most pleasantly surprised. Sure, two people would have some difficulty in the standard double room, but it was just fine for one.
Related Stories:
· Rydges Kensington Plaza reviews [TripAdvisor]
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Bad Rate :: London Film Festival at the Sofitel St. James
[Ed. Note: This is the Bad Rate in our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature. This rate was valid on October 10, 2006 and is subject to change. Enjoy.]
With the London Film Festival celebrating its 50th year starting October 18th, we would expect the sponsoring hotel, The Sofitel St. James to be either booked up or offering up rooms for crazy prices just because they can.
When we looked at booking rooms from October 18 to the 21st and found that a superior room with a queen size bed is available for 270 GBP ($500) the first two nights and for 170 GBP ($315) the last night.
The first two nights will certainly ding your wallet but it's actually not that much of a price difference from what the hotel usually offers. So it's not such a terrible rate. At least you can get into the place. Of course, the room will probably be terribly small. This is London and they are offering a queen-size bed.
On the flip side you will get to hobknob with the film festival VIPs and celebs and be on hand to witness the parties and press conferences.
Related Stories:
· Sofitel St. James reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Sofitel St. James [London Film Festival]
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