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Try to Keep Your Laptop Dry While Using Solé East's Free Poolside WiFi
Solé East has mastered the ability to have that unique quality of being an "all play and no work" and an "all work and no play" destination thanks to their gift of free universal WiFi to guests.
The swanky, Euro-chic Montauk property has a strong wireless connection in the bungalow rooms and cabana suites, out by the heated pool, along the two rows of over-sized outdoor beds, in Backyard Restaurant — everywhere! Dare we say it: it's almost too much. We need to detach from the Mac. Yes, it is an amazing convenience, but after an 11am to 2pm outdoor work session we learned the hard way that laptop tan lines on the upper thighs are not a sexy look.
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Another New Luxe Hotel for the Hamptons
Ah, thank goodness: we will have a Hamptons Hotel to gossip about this summer whose name does not rhyme with Smurf Smodge. Hooray!
The small Scandinavian Hotel group c/o (which we believe is said out loud as "care of") has gone into East Hampton and has snatched up the Maidstone Arms Hotel, totally renovated it and will re-open the property as c/o The Maidstone this summer — on May 19th, to be exact.
Promising "a unique hospitality lifestyle experience termed 'Scandinavian Cozy,' which involves the following:
The rooms are filled with Scandinavian antiques, an eclectic mix of decorative arts, luxurious spa-like bathrooms, the finest organic linens and the latest technology. A pair of freestanding cottages adorned with traditional stencils inspired by 17th century Kurbits paintings, will be available for even more exclusive stays. Curated images courtesy of non-profit charity Blind Spot will be displayed in rooms, public areas, and will be available for sale.
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Hotel News Briefs :: Hello? Anybody Home? McFly?
While most of you are suntanning at your beach houses, lake houses and boat houses, we're still here at our desks. No, we're not bitter. Here are your news briefs. Hope your hot dog doesn't burn!
· W Bangkok Is Happening: W Hotels broke ground on their Bangkok location today. The 400-room hotel will open in 2010. [Business 24-7]
· Comedian and Designer Brave The Surf Lodge: Jerry Seinfeld and Ralph Lauren (random!) brave the Sam Talbot restaurant at the Surf Lodge which has received some poor reviews. We can imagine Jerry saying, "So what's the deal with the celebrity chef restaurant these days?" [Page Six]
· Chocoholics Head to Grand Hyatt: Travel Chocolate, a 100-gram chocolate bar made up of fair trade certified 70% dark chocolate, is now on sale at the Grand Hyatt on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. [PRweb]
· Blogger Discovers TuneHotels: TuneHotels is cheap we know but blogger Dan'Lion discovered that booking two single rooms for two people is actually cheaper than booking a double room. Nice work. [Danlion]
· Paul Pierce's Four-Hour Massage: Celtics star and MVP Paul Pierce certainly deserves a massage but a four-hour one and by the pool at the Hard Rock? Ew....[TMZ]
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Why It's So Hard to Get a Reservation at The Surf Lodge in Montauk
This morning we noticed a recent comment on one of our stories about the new Hamptons hotel hotspot, The Surf Lodge from HotelChatter member NoVacancy.
NoVacancy was peeved, to say the least, that they could not get a hold of anyone at Surf Lodge to make a reservation. Here's the frustrating account:
At the time of this posting, I have emailed the Surf Lodge 3 times inquiring about rates and availability with not one single reply. They have recently removed the email addresses from their website.
I have also called (no exaggeration) 12 times to only receive a busy signal or no answer.
They said the hotel is "beachy" and "laid back" but this is ridiculous! This might have been acceptable in the 80's club scene to create a heightened sense of exclusivity, but it most certainly is not today.
We often forget that we are in the hospitality business not Cain Nightclub. Here's an idea... Service your customers!
Uh oh. We feared that this serene little Hamptons spot was turning into another nightclub with rooms attached, at least as far as service goes. Thus we set out to get an official answer from the hotel about reserving a room.
Keep reading for the Surf Lodge's Official Response
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The Surf Lodge Website Gets Running Just in Time for Opening Weekend
[UPDATE: Rooms are sold out for this weekend and next. Sorry!]
The Surf Lodge has gotten their website up and running just days before the opening weekend. The newest hotel in the Hamptons is attempting to set a laid-back vibe for its visitors. Found on the website:
The location is key and the environment is truly "Montauk";flip-flops, vintage Land Rovers, surfboards on the roof, a lakeside bonfire, all set to a soundtrack of Bob Marley to the Rolling Stones, but with an international taste level and an underlying energy.
Omg. Can't you just see Nate Archibald hanging out there right now?
There's still quite a bit of content that needs to be added to the website like a photo gallery of the rooms and the public spaces--remember this hotel will have a restaurant from Top Chef contestant Sam Talbot as well as a hair salon, a retail store and a performance venue.
While rooms are estimated to cost about $300 a night, reservations are only taken by email for now. You can also call 631.238.5190 to book.
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Snapshot :: The Surf Lodge in Montauk
Just last week we told you about The Surf Lodge from the nightlife group, MCM Hospitality, which is behind the popular nightclubs CAIN.
The 32-room hotel is located a half-mile from the beach on Fort Pond in Montauk and will have its opening day over Memorial Day weekend. And the hotel is much more than just a chill spot on the beach.
A restaurant from Top Chef contestant Sam Talbot is planned as is an outdoor bar and live performance area, boutique shop and even a hair salon.
Here's a glimpse at what the beach-themed rooms will look like. Also, a PR rep for the hotel lets us know the place will have free WiFi throughout, "including from the hammock on your private deck overlooking the water." We like the sound of that!
Another picture after the jump.
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The Hamptons Gets a New Hotel :: The Surf Lodge
Word to all you would-be Hamptonites. If you don't have a share and you don't want to brave the dark hotel secret of Andre Balazs, there's another option for you.
From the peeps who brought you the CAIN nightclub brand comes The Surf Lodge, which will open over Memorial Day weekend on the farthest point of Long Island in Montauk.
The 32-room hotel is located a half-mile from the beach on Fort Pond.
Rooms and public areas at the Surf Lodge will have a subtle surf theme running through them: white-washed walls, sun bleached pine flooring, outsized photos and artwork from surfers, surf lovers and all things beach.
All rooms with have lake views and 12 of them will have private courtyards and hot tubs, which is like ubiquitous Hamptons make-out setting. According to the press release, amenities include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and the vague "more" which we hope is PR-speak for some booze in the mini-bar.
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