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Hotels and recycling programs: Apparently, it’s complicated
Despite what the Starwood exec says below, the Westin New York at Times Square claims to recycle
Mad Men Hotels: An Affair at The Pierre Hotel, then and now
On this week’s episode of AMC’s hit Mad Men (spoiler alert!), little miss Peggy Olson and Duck had an, um, “encounter” at The Pierre. This isn’t the first time the storied NYC property has made a cameo on the show; in season one, Don Draper had an awkward meetup with department store heiress Rachel Menken…
Travel Photography Tips: How to clean a Nikon D700
Though we’re certain you don’t need to be reminded, photography is a major part of what we do at Oyster. Each of our reporters has gone through extensive photography training; they’ve taken each and every photo (100K+) you’ve seen on the site. As the photo editor here at Oyster, my team and I have taught…
The New Look of Oahu’s Royal Hawaiian Hotel: Fugly or fabulous?
A newly-renovated room in the historic wing
Hawaii Photo Fakeout: Say bye-bye to your serene hotel beach scene
So romantic and peaceful!
Oyster sits down with Better TV to dish on celebrity hotels
In case you didn’t catch it, Oyster’s Senior Editor, Will Begeny, was on TV again. This time, he chatted with Better TV about the most popular hotels for celebrities in New York City. Privacy, discreet service, and fancypants amenities are the major factors that the rich and famous consider when selecting a hotel — and…
