March 29, 2024

TV News: Zombieland, Once, Hotel, Queen

Zombieland The first photo and poster have been released for Amazon Studios' "Zombieland" which was given a pilot order earlier this week. Filming is already under way on the episode which stars Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh, Tyler Ross and Izabela Vidovic. If given a series order, the show will air on Amazon's Instant Video service. Once: … [Read more...]

America’s Best New Hotel Restaurants

Hotel restaurants have really upped their game in the last decade or so, drawing us in with celebrity chefs, striking decor, truly great food, and more. Here are the best of the latest newcomers. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Boutique Northern Hotel to Open in Montana

Inside the shell of a hotel that was destroyed in a fire in 1940, The Northern is a luxe hotel that opened this weekend in Montana—complete with regional restaurants and cool Old West decor. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Body found at LA hotel may be missing local woman

Police in Los Angeles say a body found at the hotel where a young Vancouver woman was last seen more than three weeks ago. Elisa Lam, 21, disappeared from the Cecil Hotel in downtown LA Jan. 31. LAPD officer Sarah Faden says police were called to the hotel this morning after workers made a grisly discovery while investigating complaints of reduced … [Read more...]

Vancouver councillors vote to protect Waldorf Hotel

Vancouver City councillors have vote to freeze any possible demolition of the Waldorf Hotel until later this spring. Council has decided to protect the East Vancouver icon under a temporary order until May 15th. During that time, staff will have to hurry up the heritage assessment and tryo to work out a deal with the hotel owner and developer, … [Read more...]

South Africa Welcomes Newest Boutique Hotel

South Africa's newest boutique hotel offers a getaway for tourists and business travelers alike. Think oxygen therapy and pancakes. That's right. Read on. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Mayor joins effort to save Waldorf Hotel

The developer who's purchased Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel says he has no plans to tear down the popular music and nightclub venue, but that hasn't stopped Vancouver's mayor from jumping on the bandwagon to save the building from the wrecker's ball. Gregor Robertson says he's directed the city manager to report back to council with options for … [Read more...]

Developer: Waldorf Hotel may not be torn down

It looks like Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel may not be demolished. The Solterra Group -- a condo developer -- has purchased the building. In a statment, CEP Gerry Nichele says his company has "an open mind about the future of this site" and is studying all the options. He says at this point, they have no intention of tearing down the hotel … [Read more...]

Waldorf hotel to close down

East Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel is closing down. The Waldorf has been sold to a real estate company that plans to put up condos. The hotel was built back in 1947, and after some pretty run-down years, made a comeback in 2010 with a new look and attitude. The hotel will be closed as of January 20th. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

NYC Hotel Week Offers Deep Discounts on Rooms

Snag fabulous rates on hotel rooms in the Big Apple with the second annual New York Hotel Week. Read on for more of the discount details. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]