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Roosevelt Hotel's mad46 Will Send Preppiest Partiers to the US Open

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 45 East 45th St [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017
June 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

If you couldn't make it up to the 19th floor of New York City's Roosevelt Hotel for their Kentucky Derby Party, then they've got another chance for you to dress up and drink al fresco.

The US Open tees off on June 20, and Roosevelt's rooftop mad46 space is hosting a party to welcome all of the argyle socks-wearing, knickers-sporting golf fans out there. Along with specialty cocktails like "Dewar's 19th hole," they'll have Wii Golf set up and HD tvs for really getting into the game.

Dress your WASPiest, as prizes are at hand: two Trophy Club VIP passes for the US Open Golf on Sunday, June 21 and a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Pinks and Greens apparel. It's guaranteed to be the preppiest Saturday party off the greens and outside of the Hamptons, so shine up your Sperry Topsiders.

[Photo: Roosevelt Hotel; Golf bag image: BeSportier]

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On Top of The Roosevelt: A Derby and Drinks at mad46

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 45 East 45th St [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017
May 4, 2009 at 9:11 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Two minutes. It's how long the actual race of the famed Kentucky Derby lasts, but for many both in Louisville and outside of Kentucky, it's the difference between a fat wad of cash or empty pockets. Curious to observe the spectacle from the comfort of our home city, New York, we headed up to the 19th floor mad46 rooftop bar at The Roosevelt Hotel for their official party, complete with copious mint juleps and little cheese plates.

There were seersucker suits and showy hats, and there was even a little betting in honor of the fun happening in Churchill Downs. The race, which actually began a tad bit late, was broadcast live via several rooftop televisions and everyone gathered around as "Mine That Bird" took home the first jewel in the Triple Crown.

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Expect Rooftop Horseplay at The Roosevelt's Kentucky Derby Party

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 45 East 45th St [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017
April 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Fancy a cool mint julep? In the mood to wear a freakishly oversized, overdecorated hat while competing to win tickets to the Belmont Stakes horse races in June? Don't even think about heading to Kentucky for Saturday's Derby at this point, but instead grab a cab and head uptown to the Roosevelt Hotel's mad46 rooftop lounge for their Official Kentucky Derby Party.

From 5pm to 10pm on Saturday, the 19th floor lounge will host nattily-dressed folk after they walk the red carpet on 46th Street and are whisked to the rooftop by private elevator. At 6:05pm, the actual Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live to accompany the specialty cocktail, the "Woodford Reserve Mint Julep," and cheers will go up to this 135th anniversary of the event.

If the women are game to wear dresses with kick-pleats and hats large enough to almost beam in the broadcast on their own and the men break out the seersucker and pocket watches, then there will be hearty competition for "Best Dressed at the Derby." The prize, two tickets to the Belmont Stakes, should be enough to draw out the horse racing fans, but we're also hoping for the appearance of faux southern accents and handlebar mustaches.

[Photo: Roosevelt Hotel]

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Jane Says...The Jane's Rooftop Bar Will Happen

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 113 Jane Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10014
April 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM | by Jenna | 1 Comment

We relayed a rumor (hello, we like "chatter" around here) yesterday that the Jane Hotel's upcoming rooftop bar/terrace was not gonna be a-happenin' because it had been voted down by the Community Board. This was really notsogood news — and it just seems like the hits just keep on coming for MacPherson's micro-hotel.

Of course, we checked in with the official peeps at Jane and they seem quite a bit more optimistic than our tipsters; but that's no surprise. The official word:

The rooftop will probably not open until the end of the summer but the date might change. The ballroom is set to open in May. F&B is still TBD but we will let you know when we have more details.

Hmm. But that's just what Jane says (like the Jane's Addiction song? Anyone?)

So we should be holding out hope, maybe? We'll keep an eye on the sitch and keep you updated as we hear more.

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The Colonnade Boston's Rooftop Pool Will Open May 22

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 120 Huntington Ave, [map], Boston, MA, United States, 02116
April 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM | by Jenna | 0 Comments

We figure you've gotten used to being teased today (hello, it's April Fool's Day — surely someone played some kind of joke on you where they told you great news and then informed you they were just kidding, right?) so we're going to throw one more in there: Boston’s only roof-top pool, up on top of The Colonnade Hotel, is opening!

But not yet. Not til May 22. See? We teased you.

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Mad46 Returns to Roosevelt NY's Rooftop with New Indoor Space

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 45 E 45th St [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017
March 30, 2009 at 10:54 AM | by Jenna | 0 Comments

Slowly but surely, the gloomy cold is lifting from NYC and springtime weather is approaching. Which means — yes, oh yes — rooftop bar season is almost here!

Mad46, The Roosevelt Hotel’s 19th-story rooftop lounge, is reopening very, very soon after a long winter hiatus. And the place will re-open with an indoor space, too. Official word:

Its feel is cosmopolitan and relaxed, refreshing guests outdoors with its ultra chic surroundings and elegantly minimal furnishings, while indoor space offers a fully air-conditioned lounge, perfect for rainy afternoons and escaping the summer heat.

Scheduled to get back into the Monday-through-Friday routine "in early May" (we assume either something's not quite finished or they're waiting for the weather to straighten itself out), the ol' signature drink list will be back: the Mad Mojito — with a white-chocolate stick and shaved coconut — and the namesake espresso-heavy Teddy-Tini will be back and as good as ever.

Stay tuned for official opening news via the website.

[Photo: Evan W. Miller]

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The Clarendon Hotel Opens Its Rooftop Bar as Phoenix Cools Down...Somewhat

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 401 West Clarendon Avenue [map], Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85013
August 7, 2008 at 10:13 AM | by juliana | 1 Comment

When you live in Arizona in the summertime, the nighttime becomes your best friend. That's because the sun goes to sleep and you get a bit of relief from the 100+ degree heat. But not much. People would probably still prefer to kick it somewhere with AC than outside during the summer nights.

Yet, there's a sign that cooler weather is on the way.

We've written about the amazing pool area, called the Oasis, at the Clarendon Hotel before (and it's bikini check-in) and now the hotel has opened it's Rooftop Lounge in anticipation for cooler nights in Phoenix.

The lounge will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with additional hours added as temperatures drop. The rooftop features a full bar and seating with views across the midtown landscape.

Stop. You had us at full bar. We just hope you have a lot of ice.

Aside from the full bar we are kinda giddy about the $149 Sweet Suite Summer Special which includes a $75 dining credit. While it probably sucks to live in Phoenix in the summer, it's a cheap getaway for us hotel guests.

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Hotel News Briefs :: SLS at Beverly Hills Delayed Until October 28th

August 6, 2008 at 5:04 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

There's tons of hotel news flying around this week and we don't have time to give each and every story the love and attention it may deserve, so you will have to settle for some news briefs.

· SLS at Beverly Hills Delayed Again: The website now says October 28th. Grr...

· Calling Cards for Kids? : One parent was delighted to see that the Park Lane Marriott in London handed out "business cards" to their child-guests so they have the hotel's information on them in case they get lost. Awww....

· Hotel Indigo Finds Groovy Roots in California: The first Hotel Indigo for the Golden State will open in the LA suburb of Ontario. Guess what else is in Ontario? Aloft!

· Another Rooftop Bar for Manhattan: NewYorkology checks out The Roosevelt New York's Mad46 rooftop bar. Fun fact: The Roosevelt was mentioned in Mad Men, Season 1. Yes, we're obsessed.

· Where to Find Models in SoBe?: At the Gansevoort Hotel of course! The hotel is hosting a model search at the Plunge Bar tomorrow, August 7th.

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Hotel Solamar Denies World's Most Lovable Stoner His Weed

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 435 6th Ave [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
July 30, 2008 at 10:00 AM | by Jenna | 0 Comments

Lazy stoner Actor who plays lazy stoners in various Judd Apatow films, Seth Rogen, was chillin' on the rooftop of the Hotel Solamar in San Diego during a party celebrating the premiere of his new movie, Pineapple Express.

True to form, he relaxed and enjoyed some herbal refreshments (a joint) at the Maxim-hosted shindig and he expected nobody to care.

Really, it makes sense that he'd go for it. It's a Kimpton hotel -- and Kimpton literally welcomes cute and cuddly sloths with open arms. And a baked Seth Rogen is probably a somewhat similar creature, no? We don't see what the problem would be.

But, unfortunately, no deal. Page Six reports:

Spies said he was smoking a funny-smelling hand-rolled cigarette. One onlooker said, "He was told to put it out immediately or leave."

Oh come on, people. It's just a little marijuana; it's not like he's getting anyone pregnant. Plus, hello, it's Seth Rogen. Frankly, we'd be disappointed to hear he wasn't smoking weed. Let a brotha live.

[Photo: Wikimedia Commons]

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Kate Beckinsale Joins the ABH Club at Thompson Beverly Hills

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 9360 Wilshire Boulevard [map], Beverly Hills, CA, United States, 90212
July 28, 2008 at 10:08 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Where there's a Thompson Hotel, there are bound to be celebrities. And Friday night, Kate Beckinsale was one of the privileged few to gain access to the rooftop bar, ABH, at Thompson Beverly Hills.

Apparently, the actress celebrated her 35th birthday there. That's all we got on the tipline which frustrates us a bit because we'd like to know who she was with, what she wore, what she drank and if Urkel was still hanging about.

Luckily, there are people out there who make it their job to answer these questions like the Gossip Girls:

Among those joining in on the fun were Kate's hubby Len Wiseman, along with David and Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, and Dustin Hoffman, who brought his wife Lisa Gottsegen.

The whole group was shuttled in and out by a heavy duty security team, with Dustin Hoffman's driver reportedly nearly hitting a pedestrian as their car made a quick getaway.

Good lord, Dustin! Control your men. Thank god Becks was safe.

[Photo: Gossip Girls]

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Inside ABH at Thompson Beverly Hills

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 9360 Wilshire Blvd [map], Beverly Hills, CA, United States, 90212
July 11, 2008 at 1:05 PM | by juliana | 1 Comment

Yesterday we got an invite to check out the hotel guests-only rooftop pool and bar at Thompson Beverly Hills and since we've been waiting for this rooftop oasis since about February, we jumped at the chance to explore it.

ABH--"Above Beverly Hills"--officially opened in mid-June with a flashy party for Gucci attended by Rihanna. Since then, the rooftop--a joint partnership between Thompson Hotels and Bond Street Sushi--has been percolating with celeb guests like Britney Spears, Eva Longoria and David Beckham.

Rooftop pools have become a staple for Thompson Hotels. The A60 rooftop at 60 Thompson in Soho is a much sought-after venue for hotel guests and special card-carrying members. Donovan House in DC just opened their ADC rooftop over Memorial Weekend. And the upcoming Thompson LES and Thompson Toronto will feature rooftops areas as well.

So what's a Thompson rooftop like?

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Thompson Beverly Hills's Rooftop Pool Finally Opens This Weekend with Gucci and Rihanna

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 9360 Wilshire Blvd [map], Beverly Hills, CA, United States, 90212
June 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Finally! The rooftop pool at the Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel is set to open this weekend. Well...sorta.

The hotel will be hosting cocktail parties at the pool this weekend but the official opening will be on Monday. (Gotta love the Thompson Soft-Open Technique.)

One of those cocktail parties will actually be a Gucci party in honor of Rihanna and the Gucci Hysteria bags. Also expected are Camilla Belle, Minka Kelly, Becki Newton, Rashida Jones, Jacinda Barrett, Sophia Bush and Riley Keough.

No doubt Jason Pomeranc and co. won't be missing the opportunity to do some modelizing at their property this weekend.