The History Channel recently rolled out a contest offering the grand prize of a two-night stay at The Rittenhouse Hotel, one of Philadelphia's schwankiest hotels.
The contest ends on July 11, with the winner notified around July 14.
This is a good deal since the hotel has garnered all kinds of awards, including kudos from travel mags Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.
And the location is right in the heart of the city center. Rittenhouse Square is in a sense its own destination, with shopping, galleries, music, and serious restaurants. It also has history -- it's one of the five original squares designed by William Penn, the state's founding father.
Plus it's a five-minute walk from Amtrak's 30th Street Station, and just under a half hour from Philly International Airport.
Not to mention the room rates start at $260 a night for a standard room, so you definitely can't beat the price -- FREE! Try your hand at winning here. Add it to your favorites, since you can enter once a day between now and 7-11.
If the She Said/He Said reviews on the Waterfront Tower at Harrah's in Atlantic City, left you wanting more on what it's like to stay inside the hotel, then look no further than our video tour of room 41076.
And here was our initial reaction to the room:
The colors were very modern, red and tan, with a HUGE LCD HDTV, but it was obvious there was not an HDTV Signal--the image quality was clearly lacking. Our room was on the 41st floor and well, of course that afforded us great views.
The bathroom was clearly modeled after The Borgata--separate room for the toilet, glass enclosed shower with bench, marble floor, PLENTY of towels, PLENTY of room.
Our only issue with the room was what appeared to be a lack of insulation. We could hear everyone in the rooms around us. Not fun.
Last month, we hit up the free room promotion that Harrah's in Atlantic City was doing for its new Waterfront Tower. Two of our NY-area based contributing editors took a chance on this free room and wrote back with their impressions. Since one is male and one is female, we decided to do a "She Said, He Said" review. Here's JetSetCD'sShe Said review. Enjoy.
Luck was quite the lady on Thursday night in Atlantic City, not only showering New Yorkers with the complimentary room in the new Waterfront Tower at Harrah's, but also with free drink coupons, buffet discounts and a general escape from the city grind.
Last month, we hit up the free room promotion that Harrah's in Atlantic City was doing for its new Waterfront Tower. Two of our NY-area based contributing editors took a chance on this free room and wrote back with their impressions. Since one is male and one is female, we decided to do a "She Said, He Said" review. Here's AndrewC'sHe Said review. Enjoy.
First things first. I have to admit that The Borgata is my all time favorite Atlantic City Casino/Hotel, but for one night I was excited and willing to give up "My Happy Place" for the new 44-story gleaming high-rise called Harrah's Waterfront Tower.
I've lived in NJ all my life, and I've visited Atlantic City millions of times but Harrah's is the only Casino I had never set foot in before, so I didn't know what to expect. I ended up comparing it to The Borgata. Hey, the Borgata is still the only casino that's making money in AC these days so they must be doing something right.
To say the least, I was disappointed with Harrah's and it all started with check-in.
So how does it work? Submit your photograph of any and everything in California, from the Napa vineyards and the pier in Santa Monica to surfers, deserts, and modern homes in Palm Springs, the sky's the limit -- to the hotel's online social network, California Connect.
The contest is accepting submissions now through August 31. Just opt in, and you can submit as many photos as you want. A jury of your peers will vote on their favorite image, with a winner chosen in September.
And the prizes? That entirely depends on how you categorize yourself when you submit.
In case you didn't get one of the keys handed out by half-naked girls in lower Manhattan or just couldn't swing ending the work week early, we mustered up the strength to head down to Harrahs Atlantic City and check out their Take Over the Tower free night promotion.
Next week, when we recover from the odd hangover induced by free booze and saltwater taffy, we'll have full coverage of what happens when 1,500 New Yorkers descend upon Harrahs newest hotel tower for a single night of penny slots and crab leg buffets.
Let's just say that in terms of partying, the Borgata has nothing on Harrahs for today.
While some of you may be testing out the ahem...toys...at the Bryant Park Hotel one lucky couple from Texas will be luxuriating in the hotel's decadent (in more ways than one) Godiva Decadence Suite.
Once hit up by Ali Larter, the Godiva Suite was created by the chocolatier especially for the hotel but Johnnie and Young Dudzik, winners of the 2008 Godiva Valentine's Day Promotion, will be the first and only guests to experience this limited edition suite where every wall is made of chocolate.
Complete with chocolate "Pucci" armchairs, a dining room table filled with luxurious chocolates, a chandelier dripping with Godiva and a chocolate fireplace, the suite is sure to fulfill all of their fantasies. Additionally, two renowned pieces of art--Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" and a Jackson Pollack-inspired abstract- have been reinterpreted in chocolate by Godiva, exclusively for the suite.
The Dudziks will indulge in several chocolate-themed activities throughout the weekend, including a private chocolate tasting led by Godiva Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret, a chocolate spa experience and an exclusive gourmet meal and wine pairing created by one of New York's finest chefs. Upon their return home, the Dudziks will receive a year's supply of Godiva chocolate.
The Dudziks will be in staying in the hotel suite from June 6th to 8th. Definitly DO NOT DISTURB.
Two more pictures of the sweet suite after the jump.
If you're a fan of Wyndham Hotels, you can now win a resort hotel vacation when you register at the company's loyalty program's new sweepstakes: Play Together, Stay Together.
Each week through September 4, 2008, they'll be awarding one Grand Prize resort stay in cool spots like Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, and Daytona Beach. Also up for grabs are a few VIP packages with travel, accommodations and admission to the Wyndham PGA golf tournament. Fore!
The History Channel recently rolled out a contest offering the grand prize of a two-night stay at The Rittenhouse Hotel, one of Philadelphia's schwankiest hotels.
If you're a fan of 
