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HotelTonight is Now on Pinterest!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:47:01 -0800

Image source: someecards. We love those guys.

Since today is Wine Wednesday (yes, we love working here), it seemed like the perfect time to announce that HotelTonight is now on Pinterest! Follow us to find out cool, quirky and inspiring things to do in each of our cities and for some serious travel eye candy. Happy Pinning!

Welcome Napa and Sonoma to the HT Family!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0800

Got a drink handy? If not, grab one (coffee, water or Kombucha totally count), because we’ve got a reason to raise your glass: HotelTonight just launched in Napa and Sonoma! Head to the famous Northern California wine region for stunning vineyard vistas, world-class restaurants or for a taste or twenty of outstanding local vino (we ain’t judging).

Let’s propose a toast to our new favorite getaway spot. Hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere…

Above: Poetry Inn, Napa: Ultra-luxurious, romantic and private with awe-inspiring views of Napa’s Stags Leap district and a three-course gourmet breakfast you’ll wax poetic over.

Share The V-Day Love with our Suite Heart Sale

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:28:00 -0800

Valentine’s Day is nearly here (wait, how is it almost mid-February?!) and Hotel Tonight is all about spreading the love! So whether Cupid struck and you’re doin’ the couples thing or you’re celebrating with your girls out on the town, we’re hooking you up with a pretty sweet deal.

Our one-day-only Suite Heart Sale means that one of the three hotels in many of our cities will be a luxury suite offered at the same price as a regular room. And to sweeten the deal, we’re topping it off (literally) with a bottle of bubbly for each suite booked!

Check the app at noon local time on V-Day (that’s 2/14, gentlemen) to grab your sweet suite and celebrate in style. When you fire up the app, you can find our suites by looking for a heart icon next to a room’s listing. Like Jason Wu for Target, the deals are going fast, so book soon. If you miss out on this suite deal, you’ll still be able to save up to 70% off with our standard great rates.

Fave apps of 2011

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:19:02 -0800

Fave apps of 2011:

We know our fave mobile app of 2011, but we’re biased. Psyched to be included in GigaOm’s selection of favorite apps. Thanks for all of your support this year and happy New Year!

We take our holidays very seriously here at HT.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:17:20 -0800

We take our holidays very seriously here at HT.

Tech CEOs ring in 2012 with resolutions

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:18:28 -0800

Tech CEOs ring in 2012 with resolutions:

We dig! “Sam Shank, CEO, Hotel Tonight (www.hoteltonight.com): Travel more, taking more frequent last-minute weekend getaways with my family and friends. I’m encouraging the Hotel Tonight team to make the same resolution by providing all employees with unlimited vacation time and an annual travel stipend.”

Lunch has moved from the ping pong table to a legit dining room...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:28:58 -0800

Lunch has moved from the ping pong table to a legit dining room table. Classin’ up the joint. (Taken with instagram)

We have the pong and the gong; now we need you!

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:06:00 -0800

We have the pong and the gong; now we need you!:

Join us and revolutionize the way people book hotels. Know someone who’s perfect for HotelTonight? Earn $5,000 for referring someone we hire for full-time roles. (See details in the job postings.)

Last-minute hotel reservations on the rise

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:49:48 -0800

Last-minute hotel reservations on the rise:

“Smartphones are empowering a segment of hotel customers often overlooked by the industry: last-minute buyers who aren’t traveling.”

Room Mate Waldorf: a cool, contemporary recent addition to Ocean...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:19:48 -0800

Room Mate Waldorf: a cool, contemporary recent addition to Ocean Drive. (Taken with instagram)

HighRoller: The Suite Side of the Strip

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:58:10 -0800

Want to roll through Vegas like a VIP without spending VIP cash? Of course you do. Allow us to help with our new HighRoller deals. From a rocker-inspired party palace at the Hard Rock to a real-world version of Barbie’s Dream House at the Palms, these suites bring a wicked variety of fantasies to life. We’re talking hydraulic beds, balcony plunge pools, DJ booths and much more.

Along with the usual stellar Vegas deals we offer each day, we’ll show an additional HighRoller option when available. We’re starting with the two previously mentioned hotspot hotels, but will be adding more soon. Even the smallest of the Palms Fantasy Suites has room for you and 50 of your new Vegas besties to party. We’re also rolling with the Palms’ Real World Suite, where the O.G. cast stopped being polite and started getting real. The Hard Rock is representing with, among others, its Living Art Suite, where the art isn’t just moving, it’s actually moving, and the Infinity Suite, a peaceful oasis designed with help from a feng shui consultant.

So use some of those casino winnings to experience the suite side of Vegas. You’ll have many regrets in your life, kids. This won’t be one of ‘em.

“A free app, HotelTonight, and the website Room 77 are two...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:39:06 -0800

“A free app, HotelTonight, and the website Room 77 are two new entrants into the last minute accommodation business. WSJ’s Katherine Boehret previews which one you might prefer.”

HotelTonight’s mobile app brings in new guests

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:06:00 -0800

HotelTonight’s mobile app brings in new guests :

“91% of consumers who use the app to reserve a room said they had never previously stayed in the hotel they booked. Since the company’s launch in Dec. 2010, more than half of the room reservations made through app were made by travelers who otherwise would not have stayed in a hotel.”

Hanging outside the giant doors of h2 Hotel in Healdsburg,...

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:57:50 -0800

Hanging outside the giant doors of h2 Hotel in Healdsburg, another SF getaway. (Taken with instagram)

FAQ: What do HT's hotel categories mean?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:37 -0800

An upscale hotel offering a peaceful night’s sleep, attentive service and top-notch amenities; in short, our highest level of quality.

A stylish, sometimes quirky space that attracts as many locals looking for a late-night hangout as travelers.

A comfortable, reliable hotel featuring all the standard amenities.

A modest hotel with limited extras. A great option if you want a place to crash for the night.

A B&B or guest house with an intimate feel and friendly hospitality.

An extraordinary suite or penthouse for VIPs.

For more FAQs, open up the HotelTonight app and tap “Options.”

From HT's Engineering Blog: A Hack/Ship Git Workflow With Shared Remote Branches

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:02:52 -0800

From HT's Engineering Blog: A Hack/Ship Git Workflow With Shared Remote Branches:

A look at what it takes to make our apps work. This post describes how the team has developed git scripts and shortcuts to help manage the development process. Prepare to be dazzled by the tech team’s crazy skills.

Beach Deals, From Sea to Shining Sea

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:06:41 -0800

Exciting week at HT HQ, with big funding news, in addition to new deals in Ft. Lauderdale and LA - Beach Cities.

That’s right; we’re bringing back LA Beach Cities and we’re bringing it hard. Feel like some oceanfront luxury on Malibu’s Billionaire’s Beach? Done. In the mood for the livelier Santa Monica scene? All yours. More of a Venice Beach bum? You got it.

On other coast, South Beach occasionally steals some thunder from South Florida’s other seaside communities, but Ft. Lauderdale has a legit scene of its own. Beyond the party-hungry Spring Breakers, the city’s sun, sand and surf attract business travelers and families interested in exploring the downtown attractions, beaches and unique canal system. And now, HT gives everyone with a smartphone the ability to spend a night in the Venice of America.

No need to thank us.

HotelTonight, a Last-Minute Travel App

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:23:42 -0800

HotelTonight, a Last-Minute Travel App:

“The bottom line: With $9 million in new funding, Hotel Tonight is threatening the decade-old business models of online travel agencies.”

A look at our newest city, Ft Lauderdale, where every day is a...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:52:00 -0800

A look at our newest city, Ft Lauderdale, where every day is a beach day. (Taken with instagram)

Revenue managers go mobile with HotelTonight extranet

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:58:33 -0800

Revenue managers go mobile with HotelTonight extranet:

We’re not just building sleek tools for hotel guests; we want the hotels to benefit from our developers’ magic, too.