Jan 3rd, 2011 at 11:00AM: One of Chicago's most iconic buildings is about to get a new tenant.
Oxford Capital Group LLC and Langham Hotels and Resorts said they will develop a luxury hotel in the IBM building in downtown Chicago, directly across the street from the luxury hotel Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago.
The new hotel, to be called Langham Chicago Hotel, is expected to open in 2012 and will occupy ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Langham Hotels to open doors at Chicago's IBM building
Jan 3rd, 2011 at 11:00AM: One of Chicago's most iconic buildings is about to get a new tenant.
Oxford Capital Group LLC and Langham Hotels and Resorts said they will develop a luxury hotel in the IBM building in downtown Chicago, directly across the street from the luxury hotel Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago.
The new hotel, to be called Langham Chicago Hotel, is expected to open in 2012 and will occupy ...Can't afford a nice hotel in New York? Stay in New Jersey.
Jul 30th, 2009 at 5:00PM: You often hear New Yorkers joke that the best thing about New Jersey is that you can see New York really well from there -- well, why not take advantage of that? Luxury hotels in NYC are super expensive (really, all hotels are super expensive), so do what so many young families and artists in New York do when they get tired of paying prohibitively high rent: Head across the Hudson. In particular, ...The Osprey Hotel - Luxury and fun in Beaver Creek
Jul 30th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Beaver Creek's newest hotel is The Osprey -- and it's a RockResort, which we like very much. Why? Because RockResorts are all environmentally friendly, and also extremely luxurious. Nestled gently in the Rocky Mountains, The Osprey has fun amenities for luxury thrill seekers like helmet cams for skiing or biking, apres ski mixology lessons at The Osprey Bar, a bath concierge (!), lobster nachos ...European survey says "bugs in the room" the worst hotel experience
Jul 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: European hotel booking site Trivago just released the results of their "worst hotel experience" survey. In total, 4,876 people were included in the survey, from 8 different countries. The results are actually quite surprising, as 22% of the respondents put "bugs in the room" at the top spot. And now I think about it, my worst ever hotel experience was indeed bug related. At a hotel in Spain, I ...Hotels and inns with a cultural flair
Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:00PM: When you just need a place to stay on your way to somewhere else, finding a comfortable bed and a clean room may be all that's required. But for atmosphere that reflects a unique location look beyond a chain hotel, no matter how glammed up that chain hotel might be. Why stay at a hotel with an ambiance that says it could be anywhere when you can stay at a place that is influenced by its ...Spoil yourself at the Four Seasons Hong Kong
Jul 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM: When the Four Seasons Hong Kong was completed in 2005, it entered one of the most competitive markets in the world. Hong Kong is home to a collection of premier hotels, all constructed to take advantage of the city's stunning scenery and appetite for luxury services. In my search to review the best that Hong Kong has to offer, the Four Seasons is certainly the definition of grandeur and style. One ...Pet hotels for the truly insane true pet lovers
Jul 24th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Hotel month wouldn't be complete without a rundown of animal houses -- you get a vacation, so why shouldn't your pet? The photo above is a pet hotel in Michigan called The Dog House - The Ultimate Dog Retreat at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. The guest dogs enjoy filtered water, walks with the professionally trained staff, a cage-free environment, and private, outdoor play areas. It's a great ...Element Hotels: made for do-it-yourself foodies
Jul 24th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Back in 2006, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. made a bit of history when it launched the first hotel brand that requires all of its hotels to pursue LEED certification. Element Hotels, which are designed for longer stays and come complete with multi-purpose, modular furniture, flat-screen televisions and fully equipped ENERGY-STAR appliances are not only aesthetically appealing, but ...The Fabulous Lobby of El San Juan
Jul 23rd, 2009 at 10:00AM: When I recently visited Puerto Rico, my mother and father told me I must go see the lobby of El San Juan. "You'll feel like you're in 'Casablanca,'" said my mom, and Dad said that it is honestly the most beautiful hotel lobby he has ever seen -- anywhere in the world. How could I resist? When we arrived at the Isla Verde (a district of San Juan) beachfront luxury hotel, we quickly discovered ...Gadling hotel review - Aloft by W Hotels
Jul 21st, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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This hotel review will give you a closer look at one of the newest brands in the Starwood chain. The Aloft hotels are touted as a "vision of W hotels". The Aloft hotels are smaller than W hotels, located outside the city center and offer rooms at a substantially lower ...When in the Netherlands - stay in the fabulous Kurhaus hotel
Jul 20th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Most tourists heading to the Netherlands prefer to stay in Amsterdam - that is after all where most of the "action" is. If you'd prefer to see more of the country you really need to grab a train to The Hague. This governmental capital of the country borders the nations most popular beach destination - Scheveningen. If you have the time, you definitely need to consider spending a night in the ...Picking the best hotel room - when cheap delivers more than upscale and expensive
Jul 17th, 2009 at 1:00PM: We are already halfway through our hotel month here on Gadling. In the past week weeks, we've written hotel reviews, shown some wacky minibar finds, and described the best way to pick a hotel brand. Today's article is going to try and explain some of the logic that goes into picking the best hotel room, and getting the best value for your money. The examples in this article will be based on real ...Russians convert nuclear icebreaker into a hotel
Jul 16th, 2009 at 12:00PM: "Lenin" is the name of this ship, which was launched in 1957. It was the first nuclear powered surface ship and the first nuclear powered civilian vessel in the world. So what kind of ship is it? An icebreaker. Icebreakers can literally cut through permanent and seasonal ice in the water -- they are specially shaped for this and are actually rather clumsy in open water. This 134-meter long, 19 ...Top Ten Best Hotel Bed Jumps
Jul 16th, 2009 at 10:00AM: You may remember hearing about Hotel Bed Jumping back when Willy wrote about it in April of 2007 (Bed Jumping: Sounds Dirty ... But Isn't). Well, I was searching for pictures of hotel beds on Flickr (under the Creative Commons license, of course) and found a bevy of exceptionally talented bed jumpers. And when I find a group of fun pictures? I do what any decent blogger would do -- I glorify the ...Hollywood Roosevelt pool comes alive at night
Jul 15th, 2009 at 3:00PM:
When is a pool more than just a pool? When you're staying at the Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles. Continuing Gadling's Hotel Month coverage, I'm here to tell you about how the Hollywood Roosevelt has taken their gorgeous pool space and turned it into a hot spot for evening activities. Since most hotels don't allow for night swimming, I was confused when I was told about the Hollywood ...Kimpton's Summer Deals - all over the US and Canada!
Jul 14th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Kimpton has a number of great specials going on this summer, and if you're booking any last minute travel (before September 7th), you can totally take advantage! Their Summer Playground Package, which starts at just $199 per night (enter PLGD in the rate code box or mention "Summer Playground" when calling 1-800-KIMPTON), includes comfy amenities like a $25 food and beverage credit and an in-room ...Weird and wacky finds from the hotel minibar
Jul 14th, 2009 at 11:00AM: I'm of the opinion that there are two kinds of hotel guest - one that is so scared of the hotel minibar that they'll refuse to be handed the key, and one that makes it one of the first things they check out in their room. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Weird_and_wacky_finds_from_the_hotel_minibar'; I'm one of the latter - and find that the contents of the minibar says a lot about ...$18 rooms at The Copley Square Hotel!
Jul 13th, 2009 at 3:30PM:
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The Copley Square Hotel, Boston will be celebrating it's 118th birthday tomorrow. What does this mean for you? Uber-cheap rates! Starting at 1:18 pm ET and lasting 118 minutes, the Boston luxury hotel will offer rooms at $18 per night -- up to 5 rooms per night (from July 14 ...A Super Dining Option at Westin Hotels and Resorts
Jul 13th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Many of us travelers have had more than our fare share of average hotel dining experiences, especially when it comes to breakfast. I mean, let's face it. How inspiring can a continental breakfast buffet of day-old scones and room temperature yogurts really be? Toss in the fact that eating healthy on the road is its own particular challenge, and folks looking for a decent meal are often left to ...The Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the United States
Jul 10th, 2009 at 10:00AM: When I set out to create a list of the Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the United States, I found that there were so many options, it was quite difficult to choose.
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First of all, there are the chains. In most cases, I don't associate the word "chain" with "luxury," but in ...
