Where to stay when you leave.
4/23/2008 at 3:11 PM
Tags: Brooklyn Hotels, New York Hotels, Hotel Gaffes, Hotel Advertecture

It's admittedly kinda trendy to beat up on Brooklyn hotels. (At least the ones not charging by the hour, that is.) But when they make it so easy, it's hard to let 'em slide.
The other week we thought the Hotel Le Jolie might be kind of a cool place to stay.
But now we're not so sure after seeing this giant banner ad for Grand Theft Auto IV on the side of the hotel. Needless to say, it's taking the class level down a few notches. And Curbed can't decide which is better: the video game ad or the abandoned gas station next to the property.
We'll say neither after looking over Le Jolie's newly functional website. Among the "snapshots" of great things to see in NYC is a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge at night. There's no doubt that's a wonderful landmark, but couldn't the hotel find a photo of the bridge without the World Trade Center in the background????
[Original Photo: Curbed]
by pbb
4/11/2008 at 9:01 AM
Tags: Brooklyn Hotels
If you've never ventured far from the streets of Manhattan, it's time that you do. One of the trendiest new neighborhoods is Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with a bevvy of restaurants, bars and lounges, and art houses galore. And you'll want to stay at the new Hotel Le Jolie in Williamsburg, where guest pampering also is an art.
Situated near the East River just minutes to Manhattan by subway or Williamsburg Bridge, this boutique property offers 54 rooms including two Jacuzzi suites, ultra-modern amenities and complimentary breakfast -- at nearly half the cost of a pricey midtown hotel. Rates start from $179.
In your room you'll enjoy a ergonomic night's sleep on the orthopedic mattresses, with plump, allergen free goose down comforters, pillows and Egyptian linen. You also get FREE dual Wi-Fi & cable high speed Internet, 42-inch plasma TV, iPod docking station, dual line phone with private voicemail, minibar, refrigerator, complimentary coffee/tea, and refreshing custom botanicals in the bath.
by mytwocents