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How to Find HotelChatter Wherever You Go

  Yesterday we told you how you could find us (and hotels) on Instagram but in case you find it too hard to keep up with all the social media that's going on these days, allow us to make it easy for you.

Below are the following ways that you can keep up with us beyond reading our site and our newsletter. Stalkers totally welcome!

· Facebook: If you are on Facebook--and let's face it, who isn't?--then add us as a Friend. Remember, the person with the most friends wins!

· Twitter: Follow all of our exciting updates on Twitter. We tweet about our latest deals, the latest news, and our off-the-cuff reactions from inside hotels.

· Google+: We're tinkering with Google+ right now and we're finding it way more fun than Facebook. So add us to your circles (whatever those are) today!

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Job Posting: HotelChatter Seeking The Voice

HotelChatter is looking to hire a new Assistant Editor. This is a contract position with monthly pay and it requires that you grok hotels, dabble in HTML, can work independently, can work a digital camera, and know how to quickly research, write, and post a story.

Oh, and one more thing, you need to be located on the east coast, preferably, but not limited to, New York, Boston, or Washington DC.

What else are we looking for? We are looking for web writers -- so if you have a tumblr, twitter feed, or blog that shows your love for hotels, please send it along. Most importantly, you must have a voice. Peruse the site, take it in a bit, then go ahead and send us an email test post (instructions below). This test post can be a brief review of one of your last hotel stays, or a timely hotel item -- again, let the site lead your way as far as subject goes. Ok, so go ahead, we will turn our backs so we can't see your face, and swivel our chairs back around when we find the voice.

Below are instructions on how to join our team of travel seals...

HotelChatter Assistant Editor
We need a quick-witted editor to assist with the daily publication of HotelChatter. This person will be responsible for a small number of daily posts, should grok hotels, entertainment, travel, and the web.

You should also have a good eye for what is newsy and not be inclined to regurgitate the same old tired hotel story (i.e. "What a Blacklight Reveals in Hotel Rooms.")

Some techy skills are also required. HTML knowledge, a bit of Photoshop and general blogging skill are all expected. Please do not apply if you have no experience with blog writing, blog style or digital cameras.

HOW TO APPLY

Don't bother sending us resumes, yet. Just send a test travel blog entry (hint: use HotelChatter for voice ideas and don't send usual, dry travel writing stuff) to us at help[@]hotelchatter.com.

Please put "HotelChatter" as your subject line.

Please include your story inline.

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Do Drinks With HotelChatter Tomorrow Night at Andaz 5th Avenue

Where: 485 5th Avenue [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017

Picture this space with you, us, some drinks and gossip.

We're doing it again! After testing out our social skills with our LA meet up the other week, we've decided to step out in the Big Apple for another HotelChatter Meet Up. This time it's happening at the bar downstairs at Andaz 5th Avenue on Tuesday.

So if you love hotels, travel and drinking or if you just want the chance to say piss off hi to the HotelChatter team in person, come join us. We'll be Twittering our arrival and of course, our observations but don't worry, we won't make you use a hashtag or anything.

And while we haven't decided what we'll be wearing just yet, look for the drunks geeks hopping on the free WiFi with their gadgets. Hope to see you there!

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Today's the Day! Drinks with HotelChatter in LA!

Where: 2025 Avenue of the Stars [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067

Have you ever wanted to confront meet HotelChatter in person? Well if you're in Los Angeles today, Thursday, November 11, now is your chance.

We're holding a very laid-back meet-up at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza inside their sexy X Bar for anyone who loves hotels, travel and drinking. (Note: these are not mutually exclusive.) And the key word is casual. We'll be squatting in a corner area of the bar, drinking away and probably Twittering. But don't worry, we won't force you to use a hashtag or anything!

We've decided on a cheetah print shirt in honor of our favorite Jersey "Housewife" Teresa and we'll also have a stack of HotelChatter stickers next to us (Sorry, we couldn't get them in a scratch n' sniff variety.) But if you can't find us, just ask the hostess where the party is convening. So please say you'll be there! (And try not to flake. We know your game all too well, Angelenos.)

JOIN US FOR HOTELCHATTER'S FIRST LOS ANGELES MEET-UP

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Come Drink With Us in LA Next Week! (We Promise Not to Pull a Charlie Sheen)

Where: 2025 Avenue of the Stars [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067

Have you ever wanted to confront meet HotelChatter in person? Well if you're in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 11, now is your chance.

We're holding a very laid-back meet-up at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza inside their sexy X Bar for anyone who loves hotels, travel and drinking. (Note: these are not mutually exclusive.) And the key word is casual. We'll be squatting in a corner area of the bar, drinking away and probably Twittering. But don't worry, we won't force you to use a hashtag or anything!

And we promise to wear some identifiable piece of clothing or perhaps even carry a prop so you can easily spot us, but we're not quite sure what it will be just yet. Either way, it will be a great time for LA-area peeps to talk hotels. No reason why NYC should have all the fun! So please say you'll be there! (And try not to flake. We know your game all too well, Angelenos.)

JOIN US FOR HOTELCHATTER'S FIRST LOS ANGELES MEET-UP

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HotelChatter Adds Foursquare and Twitter To Hotel Pages

Our mission is to always be on the case of where you should stay when you leave. For HotelChatter, that has always meant taking a unique, holistic view at the worldwide hotel scene. Our editors are constantly digging up deals, openings, tips, reviews and anything and everything to do with hotels in order to help keep you in the know.

Furthermore, our hotel mavens have always done their part commenting, reviewing hotels, sending us tips and photos, and some of these folks even graduate to become hotel spies (if you think you have what it takes, you know where we live).

Twitter and Foursquare Added To New Hotel Social Tab
Lately we have found that there is a ton of hotel information flowing on both Twitter and Foursquare. So of course, we did what any good publication would do and followed the story. As of today all of our hotel pages are sporting a new tab called Hotel Social. If you peek under this tab you will see any and all social info we have on that hotel. Basically, that means you will see the official hotel's Twitter feed, along with the @replies to said hotel, as well as the latest Foursquare check-ins and who the mayor of each particular hotel is.

Foursquare Tips Added To Reviews For Each Hotel
If you are squarely in the camp of thinking this "social" stuff is for charlatans and ego-centrics, check this out: We have also added Foursquare tips under the Partner Reviews tab, where you can see what the folks who have been to the hotel say about each hotel the moment they hit "update" on their phones.

What We Have Found Using Hotel Social on HotelChatter
Already we have learned that more than one person thinks Aria has the best hotel WiFi coverage on the strips. Almost every Foursquare user who checks into a hotel in Vegas says that particular hotel has "the longest check-in line in Vegas" -- they are all long when the New York City flights land each day folks.

Want more?

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Step Into HotelChatter's Resource Center

We have thousands and thousands of hotel stories here on HotelChatter but putting up 11 to 12 posts a day makes it hard for you dear readers to keep track of all the hotel news and information that passes through on the site. So we've decided to put our most important types of stories in one post here and we'll be updating this frequently. Think of it like your old high school library's resource center. But don't worry, we won't shush you.

Want something to be added to our resource center? Send us an email and let us know what you need.

WIFI GUIDES
· Where to Find Free WiFi in NYC
· Where to Find Free WiFi in Las Vegas
· Where to Find Free WiFi in London

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Mickey Mouse Will Give You Free Hotel Slippers in Hong Kong

Where: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong, China

Thanks to Aileen for dropping this excellent snapshot (and many others) into the HotelChatter Flickr Pool. Now we know that when we check into the Hong Kong Disneyland's Hollywood Hotel, the in-room slippers are on the house! Got your own hotel snapshots you wanna share? Drop 'em in the pool!

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Come Talk Travel Talk With Us Tomorrow in Tribeca

If you aren't getting bombed in your apartment off the holiday cocktail recipes we've been irresponsibly posting, then come on down to Tribeca tickets to our talk tomorrow night with the New York Times' Frugal Traveler, Virgin America and the Roger Smith Hotel!

Heck, even if you have been drinking too many gingersnap martinis, you should still come by and liven up the conversation.

We're bringing a few friends to the table to talk travel trends, or specifically: "Travel Gets Social: The New World of Travel Media." Come meet Bowen Payson, Virgin America Manager of Online and Digital Marketing, NY Times Frugal Traveler Matt Gross, Adam Wallace, New Media Director for Roger Smith Hotel and others, with it all moderated by the man who started this here site: Mark G. Johnson, founder of Jaunted, HotelChatter and VegasChatter.

All the details, after the jump.

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Escape The Holiday Travel Nightmares Here

Our brother site Jaunted has done a bang-up job with ways on how to survive the hellacious Holiday Travel but once you get to where you're going, you will need to relax.

Hopefully, if all goes well you're relaxing in the comfort of a relative's home (that's where we'll be!) or even better, in a hotel. But if things are looking a little bleak for you, here are some recent stories, video tours and photo galleries of our favorite hotels and their amenities that may cheer you up. Or at least spur you to plan your 2010 vacation.

We'll be back on Monday to bring you all new stories hot and fresh out the oven! Got any hotel horror or heaven stories? Send 'em to us. Happy Thanksgiving!

· Sit Soak and Stare: Hotel Bathtubs with Killer Views
· Holiday Cocktails
· The Best of Do Not Disturb Signs
· Crosby Street Hotel Prettiness
· Jade Mountain St. Lucia Lust
· Inside The W Boston
· Five Etiquette Tips for Hotel High Teas

[Photo: michanne5]

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Meet Us in NYC at the 92Y Tribeca as We Talk Hotels, Travel and Social Media

We're assuming you're already following HotelChatter on Twitter and Facebook but if you've ever had the desire to meet us in real life, here's your chance!

On Thursday, December 3, we're talking with a few top travel friends at the 92Y Tribeca. The event, "Travel Gets Social: The New World of Travel Media," brings together Bowen Payson, Virgin America Manager of Online and Digital Marketing, NY Times Frugal Traveler Matt Gross, Adam Wallace, New Media Director for Roger Smith Hotel and others, moderated by the man who started it all: Mark G. Johnson, founder of Jaunted, HotelChatter and VegasChatter.

All the details, after the jump.

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HotelChatter Readers Share Summer Vacation Stories (Pt. II)

We’re back with Part Two of "How I Spent My Summer Vacation," with six more readers chiming in on where they went to unwind this summer. It's encouraging to see so many travelers taking advantage of vacation deals and airfare discounts. Sure beats a “staycation,” right?

· "Last month, I had a fabulous vacation in Micronesia’s Kosrae Island (one of just four states in Micronesia located about halfway between Honolulu and Sydney airports). The island is the most untouched I've ever seen and the natural beauty is breathtaking—above and under the water. I stayed at Pacific Treelodge Resort, which is owned by husband/wife team Mark Stevens and Maria Fanelli. Both Mark and Maria are dive instructors and great tour guides. Rates were about $100/night in a fully air conditioned bungalow (two rooms per structure). There's an adjoining hotel restaurant that literally serves the catch of the day (breakfast and lunch were a flat rate of $5; dinner could be $10-$20 depending on what you ordered). The hotel was literally across the street from a beautiful, scenic beach."
Shelley Pfaendler, NYC

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