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www.hotelsnearshuls.com
www.shabbosgetaways.blogspot.com
www.reservekosher.com/listing-great,-kosher-hotel-in-piscataway,-nj-1488.html
www.godaven.com

Halachic info
http://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/501/the-travelers-halachic-guide-to-hotels/
www.yutorah.org/togo/sukkot/articles/sukkot_to-go_-_5770_rabbi_flug.pdf
www.crcweb.org/ask_rav/shabbosinhotel.php

Dan's AC sensor override (VIP mode) instructions 
Most hotels in Hawaii have an Inncom thermostat. 
To enter VIP mode:
-While you are holding "display"
- Press "off", then
- Press "Up" arrow
-Then release "display"
You still can't open/close the balcony, (It still displays if the balcony is open or closed, but it lets the AC run while the balcony is open.)
 but the AC will run if you leave it open and you won't be trapped in your room.  Plus you can also set the AC to lower temps in VIP mode.

Ideas to enter hotel rooms with electronic locks
-Many like to just tape down the latch hole to ensure easy access  (simplest way is to tape the key card over the hole)
-some will just stuff the hole with tissues (you run the risk of it slipping out)
-on cruises, and some hotels, you can use one of those thin refrigerator magnets, put it on the door jamb to cover the hole where the door latch goes.
-others rely on the poskim who allow you to ask a goy (see above)
-exterior portable lock http://www.thexlock.com/
and then there's the best one yet
-Haven't tried it at a hotel but on a cruise I tied a gartel to the inside door handle and left a little sticking out the bottom of the door. I just had to pull the gartel and the door opened. :)


Packing List
challah (4x)                                                        paper plates                             large mixing bowl
wine/grape juice (3x)                                         paper cups                               plastic disposable containers
Plastic silver kiddush cup                                    silver pasticware                      BAGGIES, 3 sizes, tons
neirois (Fri night + Motzei shabbos-2x)              tablecloth (or white towels)     Israeli small/large baggies
matches                                                             white napkins                           tape
empty cans (upside down) as safe holders        shnaps plastic cups                  rope
besomim (cinnamon/cloves)                               shnaps bottle                       timer(s)
havdollah ner (or 2 shabbos ones)                    negel vasser cup                     3prong-to-2prong plug adapters (for timers)
bentchers/zmirois                                              sharp pareve knife                shabbos tissues
siddurs                                                               cutting mat
tinfoil                                                                  sharp fleishig knife

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #400 on: February 17, 2016, 01:52:22 PM »

that's even better! An hour after Shabbos -- Is this in Florida?
Was in hnl

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #401 on: February 17, 2016, 04:16:47 PM »
I was told the same reasoning my my rav. Since they need the room you don't need/want to be out its not an Amira liakum issue. I have done this many times in hotels without a problem the bellhop came took our stuff and held it until motzei shabbos

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #402 on: February 24, 2016, 02:39:39 PM »
anyone know of any points hotels with <15 minute walk to shul for this shabbos within three hour drive of ny/nj? hotelsnearshuls.com isnt updated, and besides most of the shuls seem to be a 25 minute walk away.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #403 on: February 24, 2016, 02:44:10 PM »
Hyatt Morristown is like 5 min walk
Hyatt New Brunswick was next door to the shul that burned down, you could call the rabbi and check where they currently daven.
Residence Inn West Orange also has a lot of shuls close by   

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #404 on: February 24, 2016, 02:56:44 PM »
In Stamford Connecticut you have the Marriott and sheraton within 15 min walk if a shul

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #405 on: February 24, 2016, 03:08:39 PM »
Hyatt Morristown is like 5 min walk
Hyatt New Brunswick was next door to the shul that burned down, you could call the rabbi and check where they currently daven.
Residence Inn West Orange also has a lot of shuls close by   
In Stamford Connecticut you have the Marriott and sheraton within 15 min walk if a shul
tx! very helpful
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #406 on: February 25, 2016, 12:04:49 PM »
does anyone have personal experience at the hyatt morristown, and could tell me if the hotel is shabbos friendly?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #407 on: February 27, 2016, 08:50:03 PM »
does anyone have personal experience at the hyatt morristown, and could tell me if the hotel is shabbos friendly?
quick data points for hyatt morristown, nj.
wonderful service, updated hotel. got complimentary suite upgrade (platinum status) and they even sent up hospitality fruit bowl with whole fruits. non-sensor door easy to find. there are two sets of stairs though, and i believe they both have sensors which i didnt realize until i used it. two minyanim in area. one is 12 minute walk, but they didnt have minyan friday night that i was there. shabbos morning walked to further minyan which is in chabad yeshiva about 25 minutes away. several simultaneous minyanim, mikvah, kiddush...
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #408 on: February 27, 2016, 09:45:02 PM »
quick data points for hyatt morristown, nj.....
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #409 on: March 14, 2016, 01:25:33 PM »
In Stamford Connecticut you have the Marriott and sheraton within 15 min walk if a shul
Does anyone have personal knowledge of, or experience with, any of the three shul options that are walkable from the Stamford Crowne Plaza?
http://congregationagudathsholom.org/
http://yistamford.shulcloud.com/
http://www.chabadstamford.org/

Feel free to PM me if you prefer.  We identify as modern orthodox but are comfortable in Chabad.  Curious to learn about the davening (spirited for flat), Kiddush, and how welcome we would feel as visitors.

Thanks.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #410 on: March 14, 2016, 03:55:02 PM »
Does anyone have personal knowledge of, or experience with, any of the three shul options that are walkable from the Stamford Crowne Plaza?
http://congregationagudathsholom.org/
http://yistamford.shulcloud.com/
http://www.chabadstamford.org/

Feel free to PM me if you prefer.  We identify as modern orthodox but are comfortable in Chabad.  Curious to learn about the davening (spirited for flat), Kiddush, and how welcome we would feel as visitors.

Thanks.

I know 4 of these couples at the Chabad shul. Very warm and welcoming: http://www.chabadstamford.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2998789/jewish/Meet-the-Shluchim.htm
Kiddush looks full, serious, and organized every week, with several sponsors. You can see when the bigger Kiddushes are scheduled: http://www.chabadstamford.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3002581/jewish/Kiddush-Calendar-2015-16.htm
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #411 on: March 14, 2016, 04:06:34 PM »
I know 4 of these couples at the Chabad shul. Very warm and welcoming: http://www.chabadstamford.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2998789/jewish/Meet-the-Shluchim.htm
Kiddush looks full, serious, and organized every week, with several sponsors. You can see when the bigger Kiddushes are scheduled: http://www.chabadstamford.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3002581/jewish/Kiddush-Calendar-2015-16.htm
Great. Very helpful. We also know one of the shlichot's sister's, so with all that, I think we'll probably make the walk to Chabad. Thank you.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #412 on: April 10, 2016, 01:21:49 PM »
Looking to do a family getaway this shabbos
Does anyone know of a decent 5+ bedroom airbnb within Tri state area that's walking distance to a shul?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #413 on: April 13, 2016, 11:53:31 AM »
Anyone staying at the embassy suites in "Piscataway" NJ this Shabbas (April 15-17)? Trying to form a minyen. Thanks

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #414 on: April 13, 2016, 03:19:39 PM »
Anyone staying at the embassy suites in "Piscataway" NJ this Shabbas (April 15-17)? Trying to form a minyen. Thanks

Or Hyatt "House" Morristown. Anyone staying there for this Shabbas?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #415 on: April 13, 2016, 03:24:05 PM »
Any TR of staying in the Miami Beach four points sheraton for shabbos?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #416 on: April 13, 2016, 03:33:02 PM »
Yes I think it's been mentioned in a couple Mia trip reports. Anything specific you are trying to find out?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #417 on: April 14, 2016, 12:03:35 AM »
Yes I think it's been mentioned in a couple Mia trip reports. Anything specific you are trying to find out?
I just want to know all that i have to shabbos-wise. Keys, hot plate, etc...

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #418 on: April 14, 2016, 12:20:39 AM »
I just want to know all that i have to shabbos-wise. Keys, hot plate, etc...
They give a key.
 usually will accommodate you with a low floor.
have not heard of any issues with a hot plate.
 great location for anything you may want to do.
someone mentioned that the room was not well situated for a shabbos meal, but I'm assuming this is a problem in most hotel rooms that is not a suite.
 you can just eat in the lobby or by the pool
(All this info is not mine but being quoted from diff ppl on the south Florida thread)

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #419 on: April 14, 2016, 12:25:36 AM »
They give a key.
 usually will accommodate you with a low floor.
have not heard of any issues with a hot plate.
 great location for anything you may want to do.
someone mentioned that the room was not well situated for a shabbos meal, but I'm assuming this is a problem in most hotel rooms that is not a suite.
 you can just eat in the lobby or by the pool
(All this info is not mine but being quoted from diff ppl on the south Florida thread)
Thanks. I'm booked in the deluxe king with starpoints and i hope to upgrade to the junior suite..I'm spg gold..
Is there any number i can call for the chabad 41st street? Do i have to make a reservation for shabbos lunch?