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Everything Takes a Bit Longer in Miami, Including the Opening of Element

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 3525 NW 25th Street [map], Miami, FL, United States, 33142
February 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

If there's one thing that Miami and hotel openings have in common it's that they both make you wait longer than you'd like. Especially when you need to get permits from City officials to open your doors.

Which is all to say: we're not surprised that Element Miami is still a few weeks away and not already open as we thought it might be by now.

The hotel's website is saying Opening February 16--but taking reservations from March 1. A rep for Element tells us it's safe to say it will be open in 'late February.' And the earliest night we could find a room is March 11, for $159 a night.

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In True Airport Fashion, Hilton JFK Makes Us Wait A Little Longer

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 144-02 135th Avenue [map], Jamaica, NY, United States, 11436
February 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

Though we thought we had the opening date of Hilton's new JFK hotel pegged, it looks like we'll be waiting a little bit longer. The airport hotel's opening has now shifted back a month and a half from Feb 15 to March 30.

Though tired and worn-out passengers still have their pick of beds (Best Western, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard by Marriott, among others), we were excited for the opening of Hilton's glistening white block of 256 rooms, outfitted with a lounge and sports bar, 24-hour shuttle service, and pool.

Not that we'll be waiting around, twiddling our thumbs until April. Unlike an airport, which pretty much holds you hostage until your flight is deemed ready, we'll simply take our hotel-hopping selves into the city, where certain other properties still have openings planned for March 1.

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CitizenM Still Moving Along, Planning Paris in 2014

January 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM | by | Comments (0)

It's been nearly 6 months since we last checked in on modern, budget hotel chain CitizenM, but of course that was only to steal a peek at the construction of their London property. Now the interest blossoms as CitizenM announce that they're doing a Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport hotel to open in 2014.

230 guestrooms will form the freestanding hotel and, the property will be a quick skip to hook up with the buses and RER trains directly heading to CDG.

Not much else is known as the hotel for now; after all, it's still got a year and a half to build up and out. Rest assured that we'll keep our ears and eyes open, however.

[Photo: Art History Images]

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Element Miami Should Open Just in Time for Stranded Travelers at MIA

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 3525 NW 25th Street [map], Miami, FL, United States, 33142
January 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

Yes, the hotel news keeps a-coming.

After several delays (about four), the Element Miami will open for real in a few short weeks. Just in time for all those winter storms which no doubt will leave travelers stranded at MIA!

While the date on the website says January 26, we couldn't actually book a room online until February 1. There we found rooms for $169 a night for 373-sq.ft. non-smoking room with a king bed. For a studio room with a full kitchen and about 100-sq.ft more space, that will cost you only $179 a night.

One-bedroom suites with even more space and a pull-out queen sofa are just $189 a night. And remember those room rates include WiFi and a hot breakfast everyday.

While those rates are great for a new hotel in Miami during peak season, remember, this property is closer to the airport than the thong bikinis of South Beach so plan accordingly.

[Photo: Miami Herald]

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Now Arriving at Frankfurt Airport: Two Fresh Hilton Hotels

Where: Frankfurt International Airport, Frankfurt, Germany
December 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM | by | Comments (0)

Finally finally Frankfurt Airport has more hotels to offer than the Sheraton with the horrible internet situation. Both the Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport debuted yesterday, though this December opening date is a long delay from March, when they originally planned on polishing the door handles.

Whatever. We're just happy we don't have to stay in that Sheraton again.

So, what does the duo of Hiltons have to offer? First off, they're in a striking new building with an odd name— the "Squaire." It's connected to the airport via walkways, but it's got far more going for it than that; this is a mega center with restaurants, shops, landscaped atriums and—the real clincher—a major transit hub on its ground level. Zipping below your hotel rooms are 185 daily high-speed rail links across Europe.

That's our most favorite feature—its convenient location to both the airport and the German ICE trains—but our second favorite is the promise of Free WiFi at the Garden Inn, and more:

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The Custom Hotel is Offering $12 Rooms for Those Who Can't Handle the Holidays

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 8639 Lincoln Blvd [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90049
December 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM | by | Comment (1)

If you're in need of a desperate escape from the holiday season but can't exactly afford to just get up and go, then consider spilling your heart out to the Custom Hotel in Los Angeles.

The hotel is currently giving $12 rooms to the "most deflated of Christmas spirits." People who write in with their holiday sob stories of how they just can't handle their relatives or how they got yet another crappy year-end bonus or how their grandma actually got run over by a reindeer will get to escape to the hotel for just $12.

Considering that rooms at the hotel are over $100, that should be a nice little stocking stuffer. Blackout dates for the sad Christmas spirit winner do apply and the voucher must be used by March 31, 2012. But hey, a room in LA for $12 is quite a nice treat.

Wanna see what you will be getting for $12? Take a look at the Custom Hotel's new airport-inspired look right here!

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This Guest is High On Aloft Hotels

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 4450 East Washington [map], Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85034
December 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM | by | Comments (0)

We rarely ever get such glowing reviews of a hotel (that aren't planted by a PR person) but this one from a business traveler lady is really, really, really enthusiastic. She writes about a recent stay at the Aloft Hotel by the Phoenix airport:

Omg I love this place! Had to zip in and out of Phoenix for a quick business trip and unfortunately no budget for a great hotel and had to stay close to the airport. What a pleasant surprise! A cool and comfortable hotel that far surpasses your choices in the same price range. Beautiful room layout, fluffy beds, a hip and trendy lobby bar, better than average bathrooms, not to mention wall mounted tvs...... I will definitely be checking out if there are other Alofts when I travel!

Agreed. Aloft is a nice surprise for an airport hotel especially with free WiFi and a lively social scene downstairs. It's not always in the same price range as other airport hotels (sometimes it can be higher) but we found room rates at this Aloft for $124 this weekend, which, FWIW, beats the Courtyard By Marriott by $15.

Love or hate Aloft? Sound off in comments below!

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Red Roof Inns to Feature More Outlets, Hardwood Floors and Updated Bedding

December 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM | by | Comments (0)

Red Roof Inns revamped their room look back in 2009 with the introduction of the NextGen room designs. But it looks like Red Roof has done some tweaking with those rooms as they've just announced new contemporary interiors and exteriors for their hotel rooms.

This time around the design elements being implemented come from traveler feedback. Number one on the list? More electrical outlets. So now every NextGen room will have extra outlets as well as new 32" or 37" Panasonic flatscreen TVs, wood-like flooring with area rugs under the beds, enhanced showerheads and more bathroom counter space. But best of all, the beds are getting updated duvets and bed skirts. Phew!

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At Holiday Inn Express, There's Free WiFi, Free Breakfast and Free Toiletries

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Northwood Park Santry, Dublin, Ireland
November 15, 2011 at 4:37 PM | by | Comments (2)

Normally when we think of the toiletry offerings at Holiday Inn Hotels, we think of soap, shampoo, lotion and if we're lucky conditioner. But at the Holiday Inn Express at the Dublin Airport, the hotel offers guests additional amenities like shaving cream, disposable razor, toothpaste, comb, toothbrush, cotton wool and even special stuff for the ladies.

This "Forgot Something" was snapped by HotelChatter Flickr contributor (UggBoy♥UggGirl) and we've found out that all Holiday Inn Express hotels now have the "Forgot Something" extra amenities program (and have been for a few years now.)

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Flight Attendants Change Hotels After Death at Mexico City Hilton

Where: International Mexico City Airport, Mexico City, Mexico
October 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

This is just the kind of awful news you don't want to wake up to on any morning let alone a Halloween Monday morning--a US Airways flight attendant was found dead in his hotel room at the Mexico City Airport Hilton.

The AP reports that Phoenix-based crew member Nick Aaronson, 33, was found early Saturday morning naked in his hotel bed with his hands tied behind his back. His body showed signs of a beating and the Daily Mail reported his luggage was scattered throughout the room. Mexico City police are investigating the incident, which they are treating as a homicide and there have been reports that Aaronson's mother said an arrest has already been made.

Meanwhile, AFA 66 flight attendants' union put a statement on their website saying they did not believe a security breach had happened yet they have moved their crews to another hotel for layovers until the matter is resolved.

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As We Wait For Element, Another Miami Airport Hotel Has Had a Makeover

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 1000 NW Le Jeune Rd [map], Miami, FL, United States, 33126
October 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM | by | Comments (0)

We're still counting down until Element Miami International Airport makes the prospect of a long layover something we'd actually look forward to. But, it turns out, there are other hotels in the MIA sea, and one of them--the Regency Hotel Miami--has just completed a refurbishment. And it has a pool.

First things first, this property is not to be confused with the Hyatt Regency Miami, which is located downtown. In fact, this Regency bills itself as the only independent boutique hotel at Miami airport.

Righto, so what's it got?

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Will This Be the Next Airport Hotel at JFK?

October 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM | by | Comments (0)

Yesterday while everyone was enjoying leisurely Sunday brunches and autumnal walks in the park, our sister site Jaunted was on a field trip...to the airport. No, they weren't flying anywhere, but checking out the architectural gem that is the old TWA Flight Center, a 1960s piece of history that now could become the latest hot airport hotel.

The building is on the National Register of Historic Places, so it's here to stay. Thing is, the Port Authority can't figure out what to do with it. Plans to turn it into fancy check-in area for JetBlue flights fizzled, as did ideas to make it a museum or simply preserve it as a shrine to retro air travel. They've got to turn a dollar on the place with all the renovations going into it, and thus it was discussed back in February that perhaps it should become a hotel.

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