Featured Hotels - Chicago Embassy Suites and Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas

There is no doubt that the combination of featured hotels I'm offering today are not quite thought about in terms of the same sentence. You know what they aren't. So how's that. I find sometimes that research and discussion doesn't often fit into neat packets of information, but what I did find out is in the course of the last week the two hotels in question, the Embassy Suites Downtown in Chicago and Hooters Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas are offering some great deals over the next week. So, my thought was, why not be a nice guy and provde this information to my beloved readers.

Our first stop is the midwest to the Windy City of Chicago Illinois where we take a trip to the Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago. Located at 600 North State Street in Chicago, this hotel is fabulous. A true monument to the Embassy Suites brand. The deal for this hotel is unbelievable. FareChase is offering a deal for the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown at a discount of 72% off regualr rates with the average room rate at about $57 per night no lie. You can find this deal at this link and also a bunch of other great information. If you're looking to visit Chicago, it would be my opinion to get a trip in now before the cold really starts to make a dent in travel plans. Trust me the winds and cold that come off of the Great Lake abudding the city is startling and doesn't make for a fun trip. For more information about Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago Reservations go to the accompanying link.

Moving out to the desert we have our other featured hotel of the day, the Hooters Casino Hotel of Las Vegas. Now don't get me wrong, the Hooters Hotel Las Vegas is no Five Star hotel by any means. BY ANY MEANS !! The point is getting a great Las Vegas Vacation can be found at this fare saver program. I mean I have seen rates as low as $23 a night for stays at the Hooters Hotel. This is no lie. You can get yourself to Vegas now and stay there for $23 a night. That's quite a deal.

The holiday season is knocking at the door and for many the travel time to get away from family and obligations is dwindling away. Deals like this may not be around for long so it's worth looking into now.

 

Hotels and The 2008 World Series...

For some reason a few posts ago I took the time to lay out some choices for Major League Baseball's League Championship Series. That is for the American League and the National League. Well come this Wednesday the 2008 MLB World Series starts off with the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.  Here is the schedule of the up coming games. 

Game 1: at Tampa Bay October 22nd at 8pm

Game 2: at Tampa Bay October 23rd at 8pm

Game 3: at Philadelphia October 25th at 8pm

Game 4: at Philadelphia October 26th at 8pm

Game 5: IF NEEDED: at Philadelphia October 27th at 8pm

Game 6: IF NEEDED: at Tampa Bay October 29th at 8pm

Game 7: IF NEEDED: at Tampa Bay October 30th at 8pm.

Check for a whole host of great hotel reservations. For Philadelphia Hotel Reservations, lot's of great hotels are still open for the dates of games listed there. For Tampa Bay Hotels Reservations you'll find many open vacancies near St. Petersburg where Tropicana Field is located. 

Branson Hotels - A Place in the Ozarks..

Caught somewhere between a Norman Rockwell painting and a Samuel Clemmons novel (better known as Mark Twain) lies an are of the United States that really is a not often thought of place to visit. The area is Branson Missouri. I think what really brings me to thinking about Branson is the vision of a small town fair, with the merry go round, and live performances. Well, if you must know Branson has about 50 or so live performance theaters in and around the city. The trick is finding great Branson hotels with great hotel rates. We happen to have two suggestions for hotels in Branson. One of course that caters to the high end crowd and the other suggestion for those that are looking for a nice clean place to stay.

Ok first for the budget option. This hotel is called the 1st Inn Gold. The 1st Inn Gold is located at 2719 West Highway 76 in Branson. The best way to define this hotel is basically for the traveler that really isn't looking to spend a lot of frills and luxuries but wants a nice clean hotel to stay. This hotel fits the bill. As it relates to the entertainment of the city of Bransom the 1st Inn Golf of Branson hotels is within walking distance to the Andy Williams theater, the White House and the Spirit of the Dance, to just name a few venues. Weekend rates for a couple if they were coming the 1st Inn Gold for this coming weeking of October 18th to the 20th can find rates at $69 a night. Of course this doesn't include taxes and other fees, but they really are nominal. For 1st Inn Gold hotel reservations the accompanying link can be found here.

To the high end of our discussion for hotels in Branson our conversation turns to the Chateau on the Lake in Branson. There is no doubt if you look at the accompanying link you'll see the marked difference between the hotel suggested above and this one. This is one very upscale hotel. This hotel, if one were to look at it from the lake, could almost be confused with a castle. Daunting, tall and royal in its pose, the Chateau on the Lake is just great. From great dining to the on site spa. If going to Branson and staying in accommodations of class is your choice than check out the Chateau on the Lake in Branson reservations page. I really think this is a great choice if you're looking to get away from the typical spot of the sunny shore or the ski lodge. Branson is no doubt good old fashioned down home and wholesome American, and something many of you may not have enjoyed.

Branson in the midst of Ozark Mountains is a perpetual action scene. The city has 52 live performance theatres, which has year round performances. The Silver Dollar City a world-class theme park, the Table Dock Lake Dinner cruise or a helicopter are just some of the few attractions. The Celebration City has 30 rides, the Ozark Wild Cat wooden roller coaster ride being a favorite. Other prominent shows include the Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show and the Showboat Branson Belle. The city has few wineries, where one can take a tour of the winery and learn the craft of winemaking.

More Deals for MLB Baseball Fans..

Yesterday we put up some suggestions for deals for hotels and suggestions for properties near the ball parks. Today's post are for those interested in the ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays. Games One and Two are at Boston October 10th and 11th. Then the series goes to Florida October 13th and 14th.

In Boston probably your best choice at this late date is the Howard Johnson Fenway Park. I'll be open and honest, this is a bare bones property. The point is the rates are great and the hotel is within walking distance to Fenway Park. The rates for October 10th are $240, but bare in mind this is a weekend rate, and trust me, relative to Boston, this is a decent rate. What's more, this hotel still has availability. For October 11th rates the hotel is sold out. For Howard Johnson Fenway Park Hotel Reservations check out rates now. 

In Tampa the Hampton Inn and Suites Tampa is the perfect choice. For October 13th rates are $104. For October 14th rates are $134. To make Hampton Inn and Suites Tampa Hotel Reservations check out the accompanying link. 

If you really plan on getting to these games don't wait. These rooms will go fast.

Get Your Seats, and Hotel Rooms for the Upcoming MLB Championship Series..

Well the ALCS and the NLCS are getting ready to be in high gear. Fans of the Phillies, Dodgers, Rays and Sox are all clamoring to get these series started. No doubt the anticipation is hot. In the back of most minds is the economic situation and the fact that money is tight. To all the baseball faithfuls in the world this won't deter any of you. Getting a little help finding a great place to stay might be some help, however, and that's what we're here to find. 

Let us begin with the deals in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. We're guaranteed 2 games in the city of Brotherly Love this coming Thursday and Friday, October 9th and 10th respectively. The series goes to the left coast for at least two more games starting October 12th and October 13th. Information about the Phillies vs. Dodgers in the 2008 NLCS can be found by clicking on the associated link. 

There are two great options that we have for fans near Citizens Bank Park, host to games One and Two. The first is the Hampton Inn Philadelphia Airport, which aptly named is located right near the Philadelphia International Airport. Specifically the hotel is located at 8600 Bartram Avenue in Philadelphia and probably less than 5 miles from the park. What's better access to 295 is easy and makes the trip to the park very simple. Rates for the first night for one stay are $175. This comes with traditional and standard rooms, but with a hotel that offers a gym and pool. Oddly enough, if you were to get a room for the second game the price comes down to $119 for the night. Remember this doesn't include tax and other associated fees. To check out specific information click here for Hamton Inn Philadelphia Airport Hotel Reservations. For those of you looking for a little more upscale accommodations the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing fits the bill. The hotel overlooks the river with beautiful accompanying bright lights. The incredible thing about rates here is that deals abound. With $209 being a great discount this just might be the perfect hotel to stay. Again, this is an upscale experience and this hotel is located much closer to the park. To make Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing Hotel Reservations click on the associate link. 

Off to Los Angeles for games 3 and 4, well we have some great options there. The thing to remember is that Los Angeles is a huge area, so just going to a hotel in Los Angeles could put you over 30 minutes from the park. A great place to stay and always a safe bet are brand name hotels. Best Western never seems to disappoint. Specifically the Best Western Dragon Inn hits the nail on the head. The property is a half a mile from the Ball Bark and offers clean standard accommodations. The best thing are the rates. Room rates for the first night of play are at $80 !!! The second night of play isn't too much worse with options on rooms starting at $99 and going as high as $120. Check out rates for the Best Western Dragon Inn Hotel Reservations here. 

Tomorrow we'll have complete information for rooms, accommodations and other information for the ALCS series and cities as we bring information for hotel rates in Boston and Tampa Bay. 

Enjoy life all the same and get out to the ball game !!!

Opulence in Miami..The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club

The city of Miami is a bastion of fun, sun and play. Why not stay at the best hotel you can while visiting. Obvously the argument of what "Miami Hotel" is the best is very subjective. Well this is my blog and today I'll make the call. My feature spotlight hotel of the day is the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club. The property is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Miami Florida, of course. Here's a handy link to a map provided by google.  A link to the official site of the FairmontTurnberry Isle Resort and Club can be found at the link provided.


This is flat out one incredible hotel. No if, ands or buts. No arguments on this either !!!! The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club had recently undergone a $150 Million renovation. The property is a destination and attraction in an of itself. Guests to The Fairmont Turnberry have it all at the fingertips. The skinny is very simple. Guests will find opulence in any of the 392 guest suites, have access to a state of the art spa and fitness center, can romp and play in three different pools, one of which even has a waterslide, have access to two great 18-hole Golf Courses, can find some of the best dining in the word and for the business traveler services that rival any convention center. As such, with so much to discuss, I'd like to break up these areas of interest into seperate discussions.

Obviously the hotel is a great place to start this discussion and I'm sure to most of you out there accommodations on where you're staying is probably one of the most paramount things you value on staying at a hotel.  And let's get this out of the way..This isn't just my opinion,  the official Zagat Hotel, Resort and Spa Guide bestowed on the distinction on the Fairmont Turnberry as the "Best in the South".  So my opinion on this place is just icing Darn it !!!. Like I said above, the hotel has 392 total rooms and suites. When I spoke with a worker there he gave me a "company" answer that the rooms are a mix of a classic Mediteranean decor with a modern flair. I guess that kind of gives the idea. Imagine being on the Mediterranean with the large windows and palm trees as a warm summer breeze passes buy. Big cushy beds and furntiture that is set in natural tones. Each guest enjoys a flat screen television for entertainment. Then the bathrooms !!! Whew!!! One of my favorite spaces in a guest suite of a high end hotel no doubt. The Farimont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club does not dissapoint. Glass enclosed showers and large sit in soaking tubs. Wow, relaxation at it's finest. Let's not forget though that this hotel is also a perfect fit for the business traveler. Each room offers spacious work desks and is of course equipped with the latest and greatest connections to the internet, not to mention three telephones each having dual line capability and also voice mail
service.

Reviews of Top Hotels in New York City and London England....

It would be hard to argue that three great cities in the world for travel are New York City and London Englan. As such I wanted to take little time to highlight the best hotels in these cities as I being a little turn towards reviews over the next few weeks. You can also find additional information about these cities utilizing the all too powerful Wikipdedia information source. Resepectively they are NewYork City Hotels and London England Hotels. You'll be sure to get a decent alternative view of the history and granduer of these hotels offered by Wikipedia.
That being said, however, I'm here to offer the information and reviews that we've accumulated for two top hotels of these cities.


Waldorf Towers. The hotel is located in the upscale area of Manhattan
at 100 East 50th Street. The big theme of the Waldorf Towers is that
each of the rooms are decorated with reproductions or actual antiques.
Many of these pieces that are used come from the orginal Waldorf
Astoria that was razed back in the 1920's in order to place the Empire
State Building. There are several types of hotel rooms from normal
accommodations to luxuy suites. With all of that all rooms come
standard with a mini-bar, work desk area and coffee service. Also for the business traveler, the rooms are equipped with communication capability including internet access, two telephone lines each with speaker phones and in-room safes. Also each of the rooms have incredible bathrooms that include large oversized marble bathtubs. Yet it doesn't end there. Rooms also come with kitchenettes with refrigerator, large closets, and top notch entertainment availalbe on premium television sets. This is just one incredible hotel. Oh, did I forget to mention the most important part of the rooms. Big oversized beds with down comforters. Business travelers will find great accommodations for holding events. The Waldorf Towers makes it paramount to serve the business traveler with grace and elegance that top notch captain's of industry deserve. Guests to events will find not only the grace of old world european charm but the latest in
technology. Venues include direct links to satellite broadcast and video conferencing. All with the service that one would expect at the Waldorf Towers. For more informatoin about Waldorf
Towers Hotel Reservations check out the accompanying link.

Now let's take our virtual trip across the pond to the merry old land of England. Our hotel of choice to spotlight is the Ascott Mayfair locted at 49 Hill Street. The Ascott Mayfair, aptly situated in the Mayfair section of London, is the quintesential definition of luxury. Before we even can speak about the hotel itself and all of it's grandeur a simple note on all the Ascott Mayfair is located near must be stated. If you were lucky enough to be staying as a guest you'd be mere footsteps away from some of the greatest attractions and entertainment in the world !! Yes I said it ...World. Famous museusms and theater are well within your grasp and should be taken advantage some of which, but are hardly inclusive include the National Gallery, Hyde Park, Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus.
The hotel was finished and opened in the 1920's and the decor and construction were done in an art deco style. The hotel offers several different variations of accommodations, all of which are done so in apartment style suites. The rooms range from simple studios to very large three bedroom lush suites. Each room is finely appointed with the luxury and elegance of past decor, yet just like the Waldorf Towers in New York City is flush with the luxuries of today. These
include rooms with broadband internet access, business centers, 24 hour reception and concierge...Not to mention little luxuries like grocery shopping services, a fitness center, sauna and steam rooms. The ride doesn't stop just in the rooms, in case I had to mention that. The
property is bustling with activities including the Terrace where one can enjoy a quiet breakfast in a room that has a garden view, or a trip to the Club Lounge can take the edge off with any number of high end cocktail mixtures. If you're looking to make Ascott Mayfair Hotel Reservations use this link to get updated information about availability and pricing.