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Rancho Bernardo Inn Hosts 'Real Housewife' Alexis and Her King

Where: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92129

Plastic-looking Real Housewives of Orange County newbie Alexis Bellino, her "king and savior"—a.k.a. her husband "Taliban Jim"—and their three kids crashed the luxe Rancho Bernardo Inn for a family vacay in the last episode. And of course, in true Housewives fashion, they caused some ruckus.

"We chose Rancho Bernardo Inn because we wanted something exclusive, and it is just an amazing resort," Alexis said. Good thing it's so amazing; hubbie Jim started rudely ordering the San Diego hotel staff to remove furniture out of the suite the moment he entered the room.

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Has Anyone Ever Stayed at Taliban Jim's In Vogue Hotel?

Where: 690 South Coast Highway [map], Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92652

Last year, we were all in a tizzy about the In Vogue Hotel in Laguna Beach, which was supposedly owned by "Real Housewives" husband, Jim "Taliban Jim" Bellino.

But has anyone actually stayed there? A concerned reader writes to us:

My wife and I are going to a wedding in Laguna Niguel in July. I was searching for a place to stay and found invogue on trip advisor. We contacted them and rates seem low (around1500 for a week in the summer). Problem is we can find no reviews for the place and it has been opened for 2 years. Have you found any additional info on invogue?

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Taliban Jim's In Vogue Hotel Is Totes Legit

Where: 690 South Coast Highway [map], Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92652

Earlier this week, we were worried that Taliban Jim Bellino's In Vogue Hotel might just be another Chateau La Rue but fortunately, our tipster on the scene in Laguna Beach has the latest scoop. And there is good news!

They have taken down the For Lease sign now and having done some background research I did find out that Jim is owner of record with the City along with another firm. The property originally was permitted as a business property and it has only been the last few years that they changed their use permit to a hotel - it appears that they originally intended the spaces to be for monthly rentals but that was challenged hence the need for them to switch to a boutique hotel.

Having not been up in to the rooms (there is gate) I can't say for sure but the appearance from the outside it looks every bit like office spaces with a courtyard in the center.

Our dedicated commenter also promises to take a pic for us.

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Mysteries Shroud Taliban Jim's In Vogue Hotel

Where: 690 South Coast Hwy [map], Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92652

Last week, we learned that James "Taliban Jim" Bellino, the Real Househusband of Alexis Bellino, had a "luxury" all-suite hotel in Laguna Beach, The In Vogue Hotel for which he was advertising vacancy on the prestigious booking site that is Craigslist.

We haven't had the time to drive down beyond the Orange Curtain to see for ourselves what this hotel is all about but we may not have to. A commenter tells us that this hotel is not what it seems.

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What Exactly Does Taliban Jim Have To Do With The In Vogue Hotel

Where: 690 South Coast Hwy [map], Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92652

See? Even though we tried to bring the focus back on hotel sightings on the big screen, the boob tube is still the winner for quick and easy hotel hits. The latest news has to do with original "The Real Housewives" franchise, The Real Housewives of Orange County..

Gawker reports that the newest member of the show, Alexis Bellino, recently wrote a blog post on Bravo shilling for her husband as is he apparently the new owner of the all-suites The In Vogue Hotel in Laguna Beach.

Taliban Jim, his nickname dubbed by Television Without Pity because he won't let his wife get a cup of coffee without him, is already advertising on Craigslist saying,

"CALL JIM FOR WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SPECIALS, CALL ME AT 949-322-4900. I AM DEALING!"

Hmm...we can't wait to see what kind of guests have been parading through this hotel.

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