Mandarin OrientalDid you totally skip over his random thoughts?
Did you totally skip over his random thoughts?
W Hoboken for SPG or Andaz 5th Ave or Wall St. for Hyatt all should be great.
You'd have to call about getting upgraded to a room with a Jacuzzi.
Did you totally skip over his random thoughts?
W Hoboken for SPG or Andaz 5th Ave or Wall St. for Hyatt all should be great.
You'd have to call about getting upgraded to a room with a Jacuzzi.
+1 on the W Hoboken.
Very nice hotel ! Know many people who've stayed there on their wedding night.
So two votes for W Hoboken, but the only issue is I don't get to utilize my Diamond Status as a bargaining chip to upgrade to a room with a jacuzzi.Call up and ask for the GM to see if they're willing to make a bride and groom happy on their wedding night with an upgrade to a room with a jacuzzi.
Maybe Andaz 5th or Wall Street is the way to go?
Also @twentie4hrs -- yea, I've heard that tip about the wedding night from a few people; definitely gonna try it.
Call up and ask for the GM to see if they're willing to make a bride and groom happy on their wedding night with an upgrade to a room with a jacuzzi.
I don't think you can go too wrong with any of those hotels I mentioned though.
I think a jacuzzi is a waste for your wedding night. Save it for your honeymoon
So what would be the best way to get the room without spending a boatload? Buy a standard room, get upgraded to a suite using one of my free suite upgrades, and then call GM at that point?Assuming you mean at Andaz? Book a standard room and then call the GM. Ask him what suite he can book you into considering that its your wedding night and that you will use a suite upgrade. Normally the suite upgrade only goes for the lowest suite, but a manager and for sure the GM can make it go much farther than that.
*NO MATTER WHO YOU CHOOSE..CALL AND TELL THEM YOU ARE ON YOUR HONEYMOON...SOMETIMES THEY GIVE YOU EXTRAS...I could just picture walking in with a bunch of kids and saying you're on a honeymoon!!
I have been on my "honeymoon" for the past 6 years:)
A lot of suites may only have 1 king bed so...
Assuming you mean at Andaz? Book a standard room and then call the GM. Ask him what suite he can book you into considering that its your wedding night and that you will use a suite upgrade. Normally the suite upgrade only goes for the lowest suite, but a manager and for sure the GM can make it go much farther than that.
I stayed in the palace in NYC. booked a regular room and was upgraded to a presidential suite. Total was under $300 for the night
Would an email to GM work as well? How do you get GMs email?I can attest to the fact that emails to the GM do work, many times, better than phone calls
I can attest to the fact that emails to the GM do work, many times, better than phone calls
If there is only one suite, why did they give it to you? Was it on your wedding night?
I would recommend the Sheraton in Edison NJ very cheap with points, and they have only one suite, which is very very nice they dont give it out easily but they gave it to me and enjoyed it!
A lot of suites may only have 1 king bed so...
yup, walk in with wedding gown, ask for newlywed suite...We've all been there, done that...
but insist on 2 beds :)
From experience, stick to a hotel that's closer to a) the hall and/or b) the place where you'll need to end up the next day (especially when getting married Thursday night...)
NO MORE DISCUSSION OF THE JACUZZI, PERIOD.
I could just picture walking in with a bunch of kids and saying you're on a honeymoon!!Sure zivug sheini ;D
Sure zivug sheini ;D
Sure zivug sheini ;D
keep the kids in the car while you check in..sounds like a major C"h when they walk out.
sounds like a major C"h when they walk out.
sounds like a major C"h when they walk out.
Since when did C"H get in the way of anyone on these forums saving a buck or two?There a fine line between a c"h and a C"H and that crosses it.
There a fine line between a c"h and a C"H and that crosses it.
sounds like a major C"h when they walk out.
only lying to goyim is ok, as opposed to C'h, so ones an ok lie and ones a bad lie
I'm not sure if you are being serious or not
I guess that depends if the reader is a yid or not :D
Yes, presumably
Did you hear the one about the yid or told the other yid they were doing something wrong?
just pointing out the various elements of your 'trick'.
then again, at least we agree the lying part is ok.
Is it Platinum "Guy" or Platinum "Goy"?
Just to understand your position, do you think claiming you're on a honeymoon with 5 kids is not a C'h? or do you think C'h is ok?
...let people do what they want to do, IMHOI think voicing an opinion comes under that category.
Can we use some common sense here folks?
Don't claim it's your honeymoon if you're bring kids!
Sheesh...
whether you bring kids or not its a lieWhy is that? People go on honeymoons for a while after a wedding when they are able to travel. It's doesn't have to be right away.
im just saying that if its not really your honeymoon and you say it is then it is a lie, whether a small lie or big lie its still a lieAnd you see no difference between whether you bring kids or not after saying its your honeymoon?
ive done it myself plenty of times but i dont try and fool myself into thinking that im not lying to the hotel.
And you see no difference between whether you bring kids or not after saying its your honeymoon?yeah if you bring kids then your an idiot
yeah if you bring kids then your an idiotty
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I dont understand everyones logic here???
Has noone ever seen someone with kids get married before?
I dont understand everyones logic here???
Has noone ever seen someone with kids get married before?
I dont understand everyones logic here???You don't understand our logic?
Has noone ever seen someone with kids get married before?
Someone who brings their kids on a honeymoon is obviously not romantic enough to qualify for a free suit.
Do they give free shirts as well?lol
I couldn't resist
Looking for someone with diamond suite upgrade, I'll book thru your account for friends wedding night august 29th pm please.pm dealer
Where did you wind up AJK?
Booked regular room; used suite upgrade; then called manager to upgrade us to the splash suite (great room by the way)Awesome!
Have a friend getting married on Tuesday night.I went to Jersey city for my wedding night
Andaz 5th is sold out ( a big :( )
Andaz Wall Street only has rooms ~$500+
Hyatt 48 Lex only has room $550+
Grand Hyatt is sold out.
I guess I'm looking for Hyatt recommendations in NJ...
Thoughts?
I went to Jersey city for my wedding night
If you're mentioning it here, I'm assuming you liked it?why dont u use gold passport for the rooms at 48 lex or wallstreet
What room did you get?
EDIT: Darn, looks like it's also sold out. What the heck is going on in NYC on Tuesday/Wednesday??
why dont u use gold passport for the rooms at 48 lex or wallstreet
Something definitely going on Tuesday, I looked for that earlier today.
There's always the Aloft Brooklyn for 7K :D
I do remember such recommendations on the forums. You must do a search, and will find it.+1
I saw the hotels that mentioned NYC and Jersey city, Hoboken.
I am looking for NORTH Jersey recommendations.
I also get annoyed when people don't read the question and assume they are BRILLIANT.
NORTH Jersey includes Paramus / Route 8- and North.
Thank you so much
Having attitude ain't gonna win good will to encourage people to help you.
+1!
+1+100
Man, what an entitlement society we live in.
I saw the hotels that mentioned NYC and Jersey city, Hoboken.no, thank you for showing your true colors so soon after joining DDF, im'h that will be the last time i will offer you any help.
I am looking for NORTH Jersey recommendations.
I also get annoyed when people don't read the question and assume they are BRILLIANT.
NORTH Jersey includes Paramus / Route 8- and North.
Thank you so much
I saw the hotels that mentioned NYC and Jersey city, Hoboken.nonetheless you should've posted in that thread
I am looking for NORTH Jersey recommendations.
I also get annoyed when people don't read the question and assume they are BRILLIANT.
NORTH Jersey includes Paramus / Route 8- and North.
Thank you so much
I saw the hotels that mentioned NYC and Jersey city, Hoboken.
I am looking for NORTH Jersey recommendations.
I also get annoyed when people don't read the question and assume they are BRILLIANT.
NORTH Jersey includes Paramus / Route 8- and North.
Thank you so much
You could buy a free Intercontinental night off someone.
Or open a PC card?
However it was mentioned many times that you can email ahead of time that it is your wedding night and you may get an upgrade.
A friend called me to ask if I had any ideas for a hotel to go to in Baltimore the night of his chasuna. Does anyone have any suggestions? He's not looking for anything overly fancy, he's looking to spend under $200.
Would he drive to Washington? Is that too far? If not there are the hotels by the Harbor or a few others I have to look up.Washington is too far. I suggested the DoubleTree/Hilton at Reisterstown Rd and the Beltway, but I'm wondering if there's anything nicer that won't cost a fortune and isn't too far.
Washington is too far. I suggested the DoubleTree/Hilton at Reisterstown Rd and the Beltway, but I'm wondering if there's anything nicer that won't cost a fortune and isn't too far.
Hyatt by the Harbor. Category 4 can be bought for $150.Second guest on a wedding night ::)
Second guest on a wedding night ::)Have anyone checkin earlier in the day.
Second guest on a wedding night ::)
Have anyone checkin earlier in the day.Eh, better off having it registered under his own name and getting upgraded
Just don't lose the keys!
EDIT: Darn, looks like it's also sold out. What the heck is going on in NYC on Tuesday/Wednesday??NYC often sells out during the week.
NYC often sells out during the week.AJK got married over a year ago
W Hoboken should be pretty nice.
AJK got married over a year agoWhoops.
Second guest on a wedding night ::)I don't get it :(
What date is the wedding?Thursday night, Nov. 14.
There has to be something nicer than the Hilton by the Beltway.Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. He decided to go with the Embassy Suites. Now, what's the best mehalch to try to get upgraded to a suite? He doesn't have elite status or anything like that. As per upthread, call the GM several days before the chasuna? TIA.
Hotels downtown Baltimore (Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott Waterfront), Hunt Valley, MD (Embassy Suites, Marriott -- changed names, not sure new name) or consider Columbia, MD.
Embassy suites are just that. All suites.I'm no expert, but they look like regular hotel rooms to me. Anyway, they do have fancier rooms, so what's the best way to get upgraded to those?
Embassy suites are just that. All suites.There are many types of suites.
Welcome to the forums!Just because he's a chosson:) ur best bet will prob be to buy a Hyatt night off someone(about $200) to use in the nicest Hyatt in your area and you can prob get an upgrade by asking for one.
I have nothing to say on the matter, but would suggest deleting this thread and posting here (http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=9553.90).
Mazal Tov and Hatzlachah Rabah.
Just because he's a chosson:) ur best bet will prob be to buy a Hyatt night off someone(about $200) to use in the nicest Hyatt in your area and you can prob get an upgrade by asking for one.
Second guest on a wedding night ::)
Have anyone checkin earlier in the day.
Just don't lose the keys!
Eh, better off having it registered under his own name and getting upgraded
Looks like the original jacuzzi discussion was erased from the beginning of this thread lol
Hi . I'm getting married next week and booked a newport king at the jersey city westin.
I told them I have a triple A discount (but I don't really)
I got it for 296 before tax.
Couple questions.
I only have 10800 spg points, the room is 14500. I was fr'ed by amex and failed and shut down my cards, so no legroom there.
Is there any way to get a AAA # and are they going to ask for it, or any other idea to get a nicer/better hotel or room for a better rate. Are there any jacuzzis in any hotel in jersey for under $500 (but not in a motel). is there a way to get a cot or second bed free?
Also, I have 16000 Chase ur.
I would really appreciate the help as I've done a lot of research and this is the best I could come up with and I'm involved in a lot of things for the wedding right now.
Thank you so much.
I have a friend getting married in a few weeks and he was going to book a night in the Waldorf Astoria in Midtown.the Ritz battery park is beautiful. Expensive though
Based on what I've read I don't think the Waldorf is worth the price.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for someone paying for a night at a hotel in NYC that will get him a nice room at a reasonable rate?
Thanks
the Ritz battery park is beautiful. Expensive thoughNo, I don't think he has any points.
No access to 22k Hyatt points?
Here's a question I've been dealing with when I booked my last couple of chassanim.Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :P
Would you rather a nice suite with a king size bed and spend the night on the couch or a regular room with two double or queen size bed.
I've been dealing with this as I haven't found any nice Hyatt hotels in NYC that have two beds in a suite.
Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :Plets not go there lol ;D
Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :P
Gotta say, I don't think I expected a post like this from you...lol
No, I don't think he has any points.
Andaz 5th for 22k?
Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :PProbably true, but you should obviously still arrange for it just in case. You can argue though that one king + couch/rollaway is a better idea for that reason though.
Gotta say, I don't think I expected a post like this from you...Lol. Heard it from a big rov so...
Probably true, but you should obviously still arrange for it just in case. You can argue though that one king + couch/rollaway is a better idea for that reason though.Yup.
I'd like a jacuzzi in the room.I should really restore those posts for a day ;)
So... now that I got my Tallis, etc. it's time to hit up this thread, as promised!Google 'The Bungalows' its in Deal 2 friends of mine went. Its supposed to be very nice and different they have about 24 rooms. I'm not sure though what the situation is since Sandy. I highly doubt you're going to use the Jacuzzi. Take a Limo and have a friend drive your car the day before to the hotel.
Getting married on a Sunday in January in Lakewood, iy"h (!) and have been weighing the pros and cons of where to stay the night/how to get there. Can I hear your thoughts? Should I find somewhere near Lakewood so I don't need to travel far (like NYC), or are all the really nice places going to be as far as Jersey City/NYC so I should just look there? I'd like a jacuzzi in the room.
2nd Q on this topic is the idea of taking a limo or driving yourself. I've heard that if you take a limo, you don't have a way to get home in the morning, so I could either drive my car to the hotel on day of the wedding, which I'm SURE I'll plenty of time to do that day, or otherwise you need to take a cab home. Or I can just drive my car to the wedding and then drive to the hotel after the wedding.
Thoughts?
Probably true, but you should obviously still arrange for it just in case. You can argue though that one king + couch/rollaway is a better idea for that reason though.I heard from multiple people who teach Chassanim that using the rollaway bed is not a good idea as your lowering yourself. I'm not saying I understand that as I don't but this is what I've heard.
I heard from multiple people who teach Chassanim that using the rollaway bed is not a good idea as your lowering yourself. I'm not saying I understand that as I don't but this is what I've heard.I've heard that people say that and I dont understand it either, but if it really bothers you you can make HER sleep on the rollaway... :P
Google 'The Bungalows' its in Deal 2 friends of mine went. Its supposed to be very nice and different they have about 24 rooms. I'm not sure though what the situation is since Sandy. I highly doubt you're going to use the Jacuzzi. Take a Limo and have a friend drive your car the day before to the hotel.
I've heard that people say that and I dont understand it either, but if it really bothers you you can make HER sleep on the rollaway... :PThat was a definite no no. They were only discussing the option of the guy sleeping on it and even on that they said no.
That was a definite no no. They were only discussing the option of the guy sleeping on it and even on that they said no.Hence the :P
Hence the :PDidn't see that...
I was kidding in a major way....
Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :P
I heard from multiple people who teach Chassanim that using the rollaway bed is not a good idea as your lowering yourself. I'm not saying I understand that as I don't but this is what I've heard.
I've heard that people say that and I dont understand it either
I should really restore those posts for a day ;)
I doubt anyone's gonna answer that one (not truthfully, anyway), but two data points:That number sounds a bit large but it's def a big majority...
1) I remember my chassan teacher telling me that in his experience, a whopping 98% of chassanim don't end up needing it. :o
I know they might want you to rush things.
I just say: Enjoy the 7 brochos.
2) Based on reports and anecdotes I've been hearing, more and more young couples actually avoid "needing it" on purpose (v'hamayvin yavin). :o :o :o
That number sounds a bit large but it's def a big majority...
It sure does. But I asked him if it was an exaggeration, and he assured me it was quite accurate. His exact words were "maybe 2 out of every 100 chassanim".they say that for a reason...
(Mods, feel free to delete this if you think it's any more inappropriate than Dan's post. :P);D
Okay leaving the halachic and awkward issues aside... where should I go? lolhttp://www.innonmainmanasquan.com
I doubt anyone's gonna answer that one (not truthfully, anyway), but two data points:I'm still a bochur so I don't know all that much about this but sometimes I book chassanim for two nights the night of their wedding and the next so they it seems would definitely want two beds it seems.
1) I remember my chassan teacher telling me that in his experience, a whopping 98% of chassanim don't end up needing it. :o
2) Based on reports and anecdotes I've been hearing, more and more young couples actually avoid "needing it" on purpose (v'hamayvin yavin). :o :o :o
(Mods, feel free to delete this if you think it's any more inappropriate than Dan's post. :P)
IMHO the best thing for WN is a Hilton homewood suites, you get a nice little apartment with a kitchen etc.+1
Leave the fancy rooms for later.
+1
My not-so-humble opinion agrees, you'll enjoy the fancy rooms much more on the honeymoon...
http://www.innonmainmanasquan.com
Is what I recommend.
Why is there a limit on how many fancy nights one can enjoy?Most people posting here sound limited on points etc.
Most people posting here sound limited on points etc.
Spend 'em on the first night and by the time the honeymoon comes around, there's no reason why there can't be new points in your accounts :)Now that there's another SS# involved...
Now that there's another SS# involved...
Actually looks really nice. Associated with any chains so I can pay with points?No, but it's really not that expensive I think the rooms go from $150 - 199
No, but it's really not that expensive I think the rooms go from $150 - 199
Right, that's what I see.Definitely. Don't want to be sitting two hours in a car
So the general consensus is that it's a bad idea to limo from Lakewood to NYC? Just find somewhere near Lakewood?
Definitely. Don't want to be sitting two hours in a carKeep in mind this is after a long day (and night) for both of you...
Right, that's what I see.
So the general consensus is that it's a bad idea to limo from Lakewood to NYC?
Definitely. Don't want to be sitting two hours in a carLol reminds me of my friend. He was taking a limo to the city and they got a flat, the guy claimed it would only take twenty minutes to be fixed. The next thing my friend knew, he woke up in the limo 4AM, he and his wife konked out and they were still waiting for the flat to be fixed!!! (he ended up getting out and taking a cab.)
Ok got it. Let's stay near Lakewood. Inn on Main looks nice, thanks DrDanny (and that's a good price)! Any other ideas for somewhere I could use my SPG or UR to stay at?If you decide to go with them, you should know they have a secret 3rd floor which they will probably give you if you tell them it's your wedding night.
Lol reminds me of my friend. He was taking a limo to the city and they got a flat, the guy claimed it would only take twenty minutes to be fixed. The next thing my friend knew, he woke up in the limo 4AM, he and his wife konked out and they were still waiting for the flat to be fixed!!! (he ended up getting out and taking a cab.)OMG
OMGYa it was insane, mind you we paid $700 for that limo. (I'm not sure if the company gave him back the money because of the incident)
Wow what a crazy funny story. Fun things to tell the grandkids. :)LOL, it was really annoying raising the money for that limo!!!
$700 for the limo? I think I'd be happier driving myself.
LOL, it was really annoying raising the money for that limo!!!Raising money for a limo ride? Am I missing something?
Raising money for a limo ride? Am I missing something?In a lot of circles the chosson's friends pay for the limo. Its like the wedding present that they give and it usually isnt hard to raise, most of the time about $10 a guy and its fully covered with extra carry change to start the guy off with. But when the chosson gets greedy...
But when the chosson gets greedy...
....his limo breaks down? :);D I didnt say it! (I hope he doesnt go on ddf, or read this thread!!!)
LOL, it was really annoying raising the money for that limo!!!I think it's a waste of money, it's such a short time and not worth it
I think it's a waste of money, it's such a short time and not worth itIn general of davka that amount of money?
I heard from multiple people who teach Chassanim that using the rollaway bed is not a good idea as your lowering yourself. I'm not saying I understand that as I don't but this is what I've heard.I also heard people say to step on her foot under the chuppa "והוא ימשול בך" :o
It sure does. But I asked him if it was an exaggeration, and he assured me it was quite accurate. His exact words were "maybe 2 out of every 100 chassanim".
I think it's a waste of money, it's such a short time and not worth it
they say that for a reason...Maskim, but it's still pretty high. Most cases they'd do a lot better if they listened to the advice they were given.
Ask today
I know they might want you to rush things.Spoken like a true SuperFlyer.
I just say: Enjoy the 7 brochos.
I also heard people say to step on her foot under the chuppa "והוא ימשול בך" :oSefardim generally keep this practice. I personally couldn't get to my wife's foot! (She didn't pull it away tho!)
I don't teach chassanim either 'segula'
(Aside for extreme inappropiateness in sending her to the cot, there is quite possibly a halachic problem as well, ודי לחכימא or you can pm me)
Spoken like a true SuperFlyer.Either post what you're saying or don't post at all. Your holier than thou hints are not helpful
Let's just say that al pi Chazal it's pretty clear that first night is ideal (barring extenuating circumstances). If you want to hear my shiur on the subject, you're going to have to ask privately (or better yet, pay for the shmooze...)
Sefardim generally keep this practice. I personally couldn't get to my wife's foot! (She didn't pull it away tho!)How would anyone find the foot under a massive gown without making a scene? ???
How would anyone find the foot under a massive gown without making a scene? ???They're asking the kallah to push out her foot ;D
Did not know we had a chosson teacher on hand. Can we make separate thread?A Yungerleit board? ;)
Maybe his 'experience' reflects on theirs... :PI heard 90% from a VERY reliable source bishem R Yaakov Kamenetzky
How would anyone find the foot under a massive gown without making a scene? ???They usually know about it to put their foot out.
Either post what you're saying or don't post at all. Your holier than thou hints are not helpfulWhy holier than thou? I just happen to have learned the sugyos in depth and trained under some of the bekiim. I don't think this is the forum for all details, but I want people to know what there is to know
So what hotels do people recommend for wedding night near Lakewood. The only one i can think of is ocean placeread upthread!
Forget about Jacuzzis on your wedding night.
Save it for the honeymoon.
I wouldn't go into a Ramada jacuzzi on any night ;P+1
I should really restore those posts for a day ;)please do, please!!
I wouldn't go into a Ramada jacuzzi on any night ;P
Some say (joke) that it all goes downhill after the wedding night. Where will that leave you if your pinnacle is a Ramada Jacuzzi ?!?!
I hear you. :) So where do I want to start near Lakewood where I can also use points?
From a quick look on Kayak, it doesn't seem like there are many "points" options or "upscale popular brands" (nothing really in SPG, Hyatt, Hilton dept.) Appreciating right now the fact that I got married in NYC area :) What do people in Lkwd do?!?!
On Kayak there seems to be some "boutique" hotels within driving distance. If you are in Lkwd area I would say take a day and check them out. They seem to be priced pretty reasonably and with these type of hotels it is much easier to develop a relationship with management and get the exact experience you are looking for. While these may not have the "commercial" "big-time" setting a Ritz-Carlton may have, they could provide for a really great experience. You could end up really getting the "royal treatment" at one of these places for a lot cheaper than a 5-star NYC hotel.
For example check this place out: http://www.expedia.com/Freehold-Hotels-American-Hotel.h3827060.Hotel-Information?chkin=01%2F22%2F2014&chkout=01%2F23%2F2014&rm1=a2&hwrqCacheKey=2cf89add-7a50-470f-a143-75b9663aeebaHWRQ1386560037252&c=1b972209-0b5d-4560-a24e-558d8e8f1b32&
I even see a nice jacuzzi in one of the pics.
Not that expensive, close to Lkwd and may (I would check it out before) be really "quaint and nice"
IMHO if there is ever a time to "splurge" (that term differs for every individual) it is your wedding night. YOLO. (iy"h)
Some say (joke) that it all goes downhill after the wedding night.Not a very good joke. With proper hadracha it keeps getting better, much better (though different) than anything served up on the silver screen
Not a very good joke.
Like most things in life if you take it too seriously you are in trouble. If you could joke about you are in a good place….At least that works for me...But as they say "different strokes for different folks…"+1
http://www.berkeleyhotelnj.com/Not such a nice hotel IME.
In Asbury park about 1/2 hr from lakewood
Not such a nice hotel IME.
UPDATE:
I just booked the American Hotel in Freehold, which is ~25 min from Lakewood. Thanks Frostboot for the suggestion and the idea to browse Expedia.
Via Expedia, I booked a room with king bed for $140 incl. tax/fees (much cheaper than when I called the hotel directly for pricing). I saw some reviews that mentioned there's a lounge/restaurant that gets loud at times b/c of concerts that go past midnight, but that if the room is on the 3rd floor, you don't hear anything. I called the hotel, and they said the room's already on the 3rd floor, and there are no concerts on Sunday nights anyway so it's usually quiet on Sundays. I then told them it's my wedding night and... they're going to try to upgrade us to a suite if it's available and give us late checkout, 1PM!!!
Thanks so much for all your advice and help guys, you rock!!
Also, just booked a limo for $252 incl. tax/tip. Iy"h this night only happens once in your life, so for $392 why not make it awesome, right!? :)
Well, if that the approach, why not just get a chopper instead of a limo? :P
Hey, it's only once (one hopes).
Not a very good joke. With proper hadracha it keeps getting better, much better (though different) than anything served up on the silver screen;)
Well, if that the approach, why not just get a chopper instead of a limo? :P
Hey, it's only once (one hopes).
The limo is driving to the chopper, which is then flying us to JFK where we're catching a flight to EWR and then taking a cab to Freehold.A cab from ewr?! ??? :P
The limo is driving to the chopper, which is then flying us to JFK where we're catching a flight to EWR and then taking a cab to Freehold.I would expect no less. After all, it's a once in a lifetime type'a thing!
I would expect no less. After all, it's a once in a lifetime type'a thing!
(one hopes).
If I didn't have a sense of humor I would say...I just reread the last couple pages and realized we are understanding things differently. My comment was very specific for what I understood you to be joking about. I see you probably meant otherwise. My guess is you're not married. My apologies.
;)
I just reread the last couple pages and realized we are understanding things differently. My comment was very specific for what I understood you to be joking about. I see you probably meant otherwise. My guess is you're not married. My apologies.
Now joke away :D
Well said.
But I think I'm gonna have to RTM yehoshuas post:
He said that he reserved a...
...king bed
I probably should refrain but here goes. I will do this methodically so we don't speak past each other.wow, I need a nap.
First off, I am very happily married and wouldn't trade my married life for my single years any day of the week. (Well maybe one day a week - there I go again making bad jokes about marriage!!).
Premise 1
While I am very happily married and in a loving committed relationship I am not going to kid myself and say that there isn't every once in a while a moment when I look back with nostalgia at my single days ("the freedom to do what I want when I want etc."). Some (naive, unrealistic ) people would be horrified by such a thought, as if marriage is supposed to be the answer to all the world's problems and eternal sunshine and bliss. The obvious fact is that marriage makes your life more complicated (duh, you are adding a whole other person to your person + hopefully kids and more responsibilities). The same way there are good days and bad days before you are married there will be good days and bad days after you are married. I agree with you that married life is different and better than single life. Married life is a richer deeper more meaningful life and therefore there is the opportunity for it to be "better", but the flip side to that is that it also has the opportunity to be more "difficult" at times (More difficulty=more enjoyment).
Premise 2
How to cope or deal with the difficult times (in life/in marriage/in everything)? I personally find that staying positive, not taking things too seriously, and being able to laugh about things (especially w/ regard to married life) helps me keep things in perspective and live a positive balanced life. While I definitely believe in different strokes for different folks I sometimes wonder how people could be soooooo serious and not be depressed (or maybe they are). I think everyone would agree we should all aim for balance.
Now that brings me back to my JOKE (I hope you didn't think I was serious) that "after the wedding it all goes downhill" in connection with trying to encourage someone to look at his wedding night as a really special night and to "spring" a couple extra bucks to make it a night to remember forever. It stinks to have to explain a joke but I guess I was referring to the fact that life gets more complex and difficult (and also so much better) with marriage. Every once in a while it is nice to look back to the beginning (your wedding night) when things were so simple and not complex and that one may want that reflection to be something more than a Ramada Jacuzzi (Dan had a funny reaction to that). Granted the joke was not SNL worthy, but I thought it was a bit funny.
While I am sure I misunderstood your reaction…it came across as wayyyy tooooo serious…..at least for me and it warranted a "chillax"!!. I apologize if my subsequent comment offended you as I should've kept it to myself and stuck to my "different strokes for different folks" idea.
Anyways, enough seriousness for me :D I am starting to get depressed and I probably used up my posting limit for the year on this post, but just wanted to clarify. I am also thinking that this may be the wrong thread to discuss all this ;D
wow, I need a nap.
That's what happens when you get engaged, as a result:as a result.....
You get married, and as a result:
Your wife is pregy, and as a result:
You have a baby, and as a result:
The baby cries, and as a result:
You're up at night, and as a result:
You browse DDF, and as a result:
You read tips on dating and wedding night.
Ok, baby is calming down after 1 1/2 hour non-stop crying
as a result.....
U become meshuga...:P
And then?
Hey! Why are YOU up so late?
Too many jokes for me tonight. My kid is sick and is also crying…don't think he is going to sleep anytime soon though. Are we scaring off all the engaged guys looking for hotels?That probably happened pages ago:P
That's what happens when you get engaged, as a result:+1000!
You get married, and as a result:
Your wife is pregy, and as a result:
You have a baby, and as a result:
The baby cries, and as a result:
You're up at night, and as a result:
You browse DDF, and as a result:
You read tips on dating and wedding night.
Ok, baby is calming down after 1 1/2 hour non-stop crying
I probably should refrain but here goes. I will do this methodically so we don't speak past each other.+10^100
First off, I am very happily married and wouldn't trade my married life for my single years any day of the week. (Well maybe one day a week - there I go again making bad jokes about marriage!!).
Premise 1
While I am very happily married and in a loving committed relationship I am not going to kid myself and say that there isn't every once in a while a moment when I look back with nostalgia at my single days ("the freedom to do what I want when I want etc."). Some (naive, unrealistic ) people would be horrified by such a thought, as if marriage is supposed to be the answer to all the world's problems and eternal sunshine and bliss. The obvious fact is that marriage makes your life more complicated (duh, you are adding a whole other person to your person + hopefully kids and more responsibilities). The same way there are good days and bad days before you are married there will be good days and bad days after you are married. I agree with you that married life is different and better than single life. Married life is a richer deeper more meaningful life and therefore there is the opportunity for it to be "better", but the flip side to that is that it also has the opportunity to be more "difficult" at times (More difficulty=more enjoyment).
Premise 2
How to cope or deal with the difficult times (in life/in marriage/in everything)? I personally find that staying positive, not taking things too seriously, and being able to laugh about things (especially w/ regard to married life) helps me keep things in perspective and live a positive balanced life. While I definitely believe in different strokes for different folks I sometimes wonder how people could be soooooo serious and not be depressed (or maybe they are). I think everyone would agree we should all aim for balance.
Now that brings me back to my JOKE (I hope you didn't think I was serious) that "after the wedding it all goes downhill" in connection with trying to encourage someone to look at his wedding night as a really special night and to "spring" a couple extra bucks to make it a night to remember forever. It stinks to have to explain a joke but I guess I was referring to the fact that life gets more complex and difficult (and also so much better) with marriage. Every once in a while it is nice to look back to the beginning (your wedding night) when things were so simple and not complex and that one may want that reflection to be something more than a Ramada Jacuzzi (Dan had a funny reaction to that). Granted the joke was not SNL worthy, but I thought it was a bit funny.
While I am sure I misunderstood your reaction…it came across as wayyyy tooooo serious…..at least for me and it warranted a "chillax"!!. I apologize if my subsequent comment offended you as I should've kept it to myself and stuck to my "different strokes for different folks" idea. If being super serious works for you..then by all means...
Anyways, enough seriousness for me :D I am starting to get depressed and I probably used up my posting limit for the year on this post, but just wanted to clarify. I am also thinking that this may be the wrong thread to discuss all this ;D
+10^100
Maybe someone should start a wiki.
On Marriage?!? It would never end ;)No, silly. On where to go for the wedding night.
Premise 1
While I am very happily married and in a loving committed relationship I am not going to kid myself and say that there isn't every once in a while a moment when I look back with nostalgia at my single days ("the freedom to do what I want when I want etc."). Some (naive, unrealistic ) people would be horrified by such a thought, as if marriage is supposed to be the answer to all the world's problems and eternal sunshine and bliss. The obvious fact is that marriage makes your life more complicated (duh, you are adding a whole other person to your person + hopefully kids and more responsibilities). The same way there are good days and bad days before you are married there will be good days and bad days after you are married. I agree with you that married life is different and better than single life. Married life is a richer deeper more meaningful life and therefore there is the opportunity for it to be "better", but the flip side to that is that it also has the opportunity to be more "difficult" at times (More difficulty=more enjoyment).
Premise 2
How to cope or deal with the difficult times (in life/in marriage/in everything)? I personally find that staying positive, not taking things too seriously, and being able to laugh about things (especially w/ regard to married life) helps me keep things in perspective and live a positive balanced life. While I definitely believe in different strokes for different folks I sometimes wonder how people could be soooooo serious and not be depressed (or maybe they are). I think everyone would agree we should all aim for balance.
AROFLMAO!
AROFLMAO!+1. Wow! Your own? Pretty comprehensive... :D
Couldn't resist guys :P
HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Feed him
2. Sleep with him
3. Leave him with peace
4. Don't check his phone (Msgs)
5. Don't bother him with his
movements
So whats so hard about that
?
HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY
It's really not too difficult but.... To make a
woman happy, a man only needs
to be:
1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a plumber
10. a mechanic
11. a carpenter
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
44. give her compliments
regularly
45. Go shopping with her
46. be honest
47. be very rich
48. not stress her out
49. not look at other girls
AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU
MUST ALSO:
50. give her lots of attention
51. give her lots of time,
especially time for herself
52. give her lots of space, never
worrying about where she goes.
BUT MOST OF ALL IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT
53. never forget
*birthdays
*anniversaries
*valentine
*arrangements she makes
At Armadillo: I checked on tripadvisor your rating as groom-instructor and you are doing just fine asking your friends to vote for you.
There are many inyonim, and in fact they can be added in every subject ad infinitum.
So here my thought.
If you kept the rules, and are allowed to touch a/the girl for the first time in your life, and immediately jump to the act after which you are barred access for 2 weeks, after which she starts throwing up if all is well....
Let's just try to be smart...
So just go to sleep?Seriously?! You became a member to post that?
Does the Andez, or W hoboken have 2 beds in the suite??
In general it Seems like most suites have only 1 bed...
Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :P
+1. If you can get a much nicer room don't agonize over it, just go with the suite and ask for a rollaway. As Dan points out, most of the time it doesn't get used anyway (I can't vouch for that very scientific estimation of the the percentages ;D, but as others have mentioned, that's what many chosson teachers and rabonim who pasken on these inyonim will tell you is the case). The rollaway is not so terrible as a backup option.Does the Andez, or W hoboken have 2 beds in the suite??
In general it Seems like most suites have only 1 bed...Gonna need a poll for that one, how many needed the couch/extra bed on their first night :P
Don't? ;DBrooklyn or marriage? :D
So I'm getting married I'm Brooklyn any ideas?Where in Brooklyn? If it's Williamsburg, just go with something in the city.
FTFYWhere in Brooklyn? If it's Williamsburg,just go with something in the city.
FTFYLol. Was about to post the same thing.
If you're coming into city, just do the Andaz 5th and be done with it.Yup
If you're coming into city, just do the Andaz 5th and be done with it.Is it possible to use a free night certificate there? (sorry if its a real noob q)
Is it possible to use a free night certificate there? (sorry if its a real noob q)Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.
Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.Do they have 2 bed suites?
Do they have 2 bed suites?Sleep on the couch. It's good preparation
I'm not chosson yet, but have helped some friends book rooms, and some of these chosson rabbeim say that you must get 2 beds. No roll aways or couches.... :-\Totally agree, it's that plus more.
I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.
I'm not chosson yet, but have helped some friends book rooms, and some of these chosson rabbeim say that you must get 2 beds. No roll aways or couches.... :-\
I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.
I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.Doubt she will ::) :P 8)
Heyo!Most def will, was thinking about doing a similar thing! Keep us posted
Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!
Heyo!congrads!!
It's been 2 weeks since the wedding!! I figured I would follow up on my trip report (if I can call it that?) especially since Expedia found something wrong with my review and rejected it. ???
The American Hotel in Freehold worked out beautifully for our Lakewood wedding. My friend drove (in a separate car) to the hotel the morning of with me. We checked in, took a peek at the room and then took his car to the hall. As I said before, they upgraded us - once I said it was our wedding night - to late-checkout and a suite which had a king size bed and a couch (going to avoid commenting on whether it was used or not ;) ) Bathroom did not have the separate shower/tub situation that was pictured on Expedia but the shower was humongous and had 3 heads coming from different directions (again, will avoid commenting on whether we used it or not ;) ). The limo was beautiful, driver did not care at all that we were running a little late and the ride was about 20-25 minutes as expected. As per a friend's suggestion, I brought Moscato "champagne" and flutes (that he toveled for me) for the limo ride. That experience was definitely fun, and as I said, it was worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but I could hear why someone would save the money and skip it. We already had the key when we got to the hotel, so we just waved to the front desk clerk (who said "Oh, it's the newlyweds!" Was kinda nice how several employees knew it was our special night) and went upstairs. I had her favorite flowers waiting in the room - great suggestion from my Chosson teacher, and the hotel referred me to the local florist and took care of setting them up in the room. Caterer gave us packed food + plastic utensils which was great, but I also picked up snacks earlier that morning for dinner/breakfast. Late checkout was awesome, took our time leaving until we went to Sheva Brachos.
Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!
If you're coming into city, just do the Andaz 5th and be done with it.
Brooklyn or marriage? :D
Heyo!
It's been 2 weeks since the wedding!! I figured I would follow up on my trip report (if I can call it that?) especially since Expedia found something wrong with my review and rejected it. ???
The American Hotel in Freehold worked out beautifully for our Lakewood wedding. My friend drove (in a separate car) to the hotel the morning of with me. We checked in, took a peek at the room and then took his car to the hall. As I said before, they upgraded us - once I said it was our wedding night - to late-checkout and a suite which had a king size bed and a couch (going to avoid commenting on whether it was used or not ;) ) Bathroom did not have the separate shower/tub situation that was pictured on Expedia but the shower was humongous and had 3 heads coming from different directions (again, will avoid commenting on whether we used it or not ;) ). The limo was beautiful, driver did not care at all that we were running a little late and the ride was about 20-25 minutes as expected. As per a friend's suggestion, I brought Moscato "champagne" and flutes (that he toveled for me) for the limo ride. That experience was definitely fun, and as I said, it was worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but I could hear why someone would save the money and skip it. We already had the key when we got to the hotel, so we just waved to the front desk clerk (who said "Oh, it's the newlyweds!" Was kinda nice how several employees knew it was our special night) and went upstairs. I had her favorite flowers waiting in the room - great suggestion from my Chosson teacher, and the hotel referred me to the local florist and took care of setting them up in the room. Caterer gave us packed food + plastic utensils which was great, but I also picked up snacks earlier that morning for dinner/breakfast. Late checkout was awesome, took our time leaving until we went to Sheva Brachos.
Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!
Thanks and mazalsThanks!
Glad all worked out and thanks for not sharing TMI.Thanks! Hahaa
Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.what's with parking? are there problems using someone elses diamond account? Is $500 really worth it? (our am I overvaluing the price on a dia upgrade)
Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.whats DIA?
So what's my next option if I don't want to spend $500 on the andazwhy 500? Isnt it three
Just wanna throw in my 2 cents.eh, it's preparation for what's to come :P
Sleeping on a couch-bed on the night of your wedding is not the "perfect" way to end such a big night. IMHO its worth making sure that you have two comfortable beds. Even if its only a "small chance".
eh, it's preparation for what's to come :P:)
In all seriousness-who cares, I often fall asleep on the couch
Just wanna throw in my 2 cents.
Sleeping on a couch-bed on the night of your wedding is not the "perfect" way to end such a big night. IMHO its worth making sure that you have two comfortable beds. Even if its only a "small chance".
eh, it's preparation for what's to come :Pcan we not go needlessly off topic again?
In all seriousness-who cares, I often fall asleep on the couch
why 500? Isnt it threehow much are you buying suite upgrades for? I just checked IC TS has nice 2 bed deluxe rooms for 50k ($350) BRG for family suite?
how much are you buying suite upgrades for? I just checked IC TS has nice 2 bed deluxe rooms for 50k ($350) BRG for family suite?your not diamond?
your not diamond?InterContinental Times Square?
Whats IC TS ?
your not diamond?
Whats IC TS ?
InterContinental Times Square
I checked out the splash suite in andaz 5th... couple of reasons why i wasnt so impressed. any other ideas?care to explain? As i was gonna go for it and would like to know about it
care to explain? As i was gonna go for it and would like to know about itI'll send you via pm.
Why not share for the rest of DDF?Because:
This was a old secret known for all normal ppl and now came one "meshugener" and killed it for all
Thanks again DDF
Why not share for the rest of DDF?I have a feeling my kallah checks what I write.... if you want I'll send it to you as well...
I have a feeling my kallah checks what I write.... if you want I'll send it to you as well...well then this dosnt look shady :P
I have a feeling my kallah checks what I write.... if you want I'll send it to you as well...But checking PM's is beyond her abilities?
But checking PM's is beyond her abilities?she doesn't have my password....
Let me guess, because the splash suite is a king bed?more like the single bathroom and the giant tub in the living room...
Just get a rollaway bed. And perhaps don't mention it's your wedding night if you don't want to get laughed at.
more like the single bathroom and the giant tub in the living room...I know im going to regret asking this but what the heck is the issue with only having a single bathroom
I know im going to regret asking this but what the heck is the issue with only having a single bathroom
Ha, better you than me :PAnd me
I know im going to regret asking this but what the heck is the issue with only having a single bathroomOr better yet, where you finding a hotel room with 2 bathrooms?
A tub in the living room is a little ambitious for day 1... :oIt's not in the living room.
A tub in the living room is a little ambitious for day 1... :othat i could understand, but what is the problem with only one bathroom??????
I know im going to regret asking this but what the heck is the issue with only having a single bathroomWhat do you understand. You're probably too young for that.
It's not in the living room.
Or better yet, where you finding a hotel room with 2 bathrooms?I saw rooms that friends got at the waldorf (jr suite) and ritz that both had 2 bathrooms. The waldorf had two full ones. They weren't as classy andaz... but I'd rather start less and build over time...
that i could understand, but what is the problem with only one bathroom??????it's just a worthwhile convenience
Or better yet, where you finding a hotel room with 2 bathrooms?I know the suite in the Hilton chestnut ridge has
it's just a worthwhile convenience:-\
:-\giving her as much space as possible
giving her as much space as possibleWhat do I understand.
What does one say in such a scenario?Why do u want the FULL LENGTH mirror?! :P;D
"OK, I call dibs on that bathroom! You take the other."
"What? You want the one with the full-length mirror? Fiiine, let's rock, paper, scissors for it."
"No, go ahead, take it."
"No, you take it."
"No, you take it."
{check out time arrives quicker than anticipated}
עד כאן
What does one say in such a scenario?lol
"OK, I call dibs on that bathroom! You take the other."
"What? You want the one with the full-length mirror? Fiiine, let's rock, paper, scissors for it."
"No, go ahead, take it."
"No, you take it."
"No, you take it."
{check out time arrives quicker than anticipated}
lol3 years and 2 apartments later we're still fighting over it...
If it only ends here.
Nu, who actually takes it?
3 years and 2 apartments later we're still fighting over it...Just so you know, that's a VERY bad sign.
Just so you know, that's a VERY bad sign.It's OK I fold my Tallis every Motz"sh...
עד כאן
Or better yet, where you finding a hotel room with 2 bathrooms?Sochi?
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Russia is ready for the Olympics...
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Sochi?+100
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=38168.0 (http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=38168.0)
Anyway to use uber from wedding to hotel?why not? Regarding what?
A tub in the living room is a little ambitious for day 1... :ohey man, i be tubbing since day one- like a boss
Anyway to use uber from wedding to hotel?
hey man, i be tubbing since day one- like a bosslike that!!!!!!!!
Anyone have the contact info for the GM of the andaz 5th ave?GIYF
GIYFcant find the current one. Maybe you can help?
Anyone have the contact info for the GM of the andaz 5th ave?bump
bumpMaybe try the Corporate Contact thread. http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=31126
What are the chances I can book a room at a NY Hyatt for a couple on their wedding night? I know I could add one as a guest but I doubt they would fall for that if they come in fully dressed as bride and groom. ::)you can go check in earlier in the day and then just give them the room key
What are the chances I can book a room at a NY Hyatt for a couple on their wedding night? I know I could add one as a guest but I doubt they would fall for that if they come in fully dressed as bride and groom. ::)
cash just add them as a guest.Officially they cant be the one to check in
Hyatt points you can transfer to anyone..Was planning on using points. Thanks! I didn't know that!
Was planning on using points. Thanks! I didn't know that!
FWIW though, I happen to be against going to a hotel on your wedding night in most cases. Going straight to your new apartment when possible makes a lot more sense.+1M
FWIW though, I happen to be against going to a hotel on your wedding night in most cases. Going straight to your new apartment when possible makes a lot more sense.why? Any specific reason?
why? Any specific reason?kedusha for one
why? Any specific reason?Lots of specific reasons. I bet a lot of which I can't even think of.
Yawnweren't able to sleep in? :P
weren't able to sleep in? :P
Lots of specific reasons. I bet a lot of which I can't even think of.I totally agree.
For starters, a hotel is nice when you want to get away. When moving into a brand new apartment with your new spouse, you should not need to get away; you are already going somewhere new and exciting.
As exciting as it may have been made to seem (for whatever reason), a hotel stay is inherently a pain in the neck. Unless you are staying for several days, you have to worry about check out times and parking and driving a car out before the wedding. It becomes a nuisance when all you want to do is relax after the big day.
When you go to your new home, you probably have it set up before hand. You've got clothes there, a fridge full of food, and all your tchachkes that you need like your own bathroom amenities. When you go to a hotel, you'll be living out of a suitcase and chances are there are going to be things that you didn't think of bringing.
Additionally, there can be annoyances with regards to halacha because all hotels have white sheets which is something you want to avoid especially the first night. And the last thing you want to be busy with is fitting your own sheets onto a king size hotel bed.. Which brings me to the next issue:
Bridal suites, and the big rooms in general have one king or queen bed which...is an issue for a chassan and kallah.
So yeah. Hotels on wedding night: bad idea.
Go home to your brand new beds and brand new sheets, and sleep in knowing that you don't have to check out at 12:00PM
I totally agree.
Lots of specific reasons. I bet a lot of which I can't even think of.I agree
For starters, a hotel is nice when you want to get away. When moving into a brand new apartment with your new spouse, you should not need to get away; you are already going somewhere new and exciting.
As exciting as it may have been made to seem (for whatever reason), a hotel stay is inherently a pain in the neck. Unless you are staying for several days, you have to worry about check out times and parking and driving a car out before the wedding. It becomes a nuisance when all you want to do is relax after the big day.
When you go to your new home, you probably have it set up before hand. You've got clothes there, a fridge full of food, and all your tchachkes that you need like your own bathroom amenities. When you go to a hotel, you'll be living out of a suitcase and chances are there are going to be things that you didn't think of bringing.
Additionally, there can be annoyances with regards to halacha because all hotels have white sheets which is something you want to avoid especially the first night. And the last thing you want to be busy with is fitting your own sheets onto a king size hotel bed.. Which brings me to the next issue:
Bridal suites, and the big rooms in general have one king or queen bed which...is an issue for a chassan and kallah.
Another issue is that though hotels can be exciting to go to, basically they are always going to have a big yuck factor if you give it any thought. All hotels have blankets that don't get washed and I've seen warnings not to sit on the couches as guests feel free to sit there without clothes on and they don't get washed.
So yeah. Hotels on wedding night: bad idea.
Go home to your brand new beds and brand new sheets, and sleep in knowing that you don't have to check out at 12:00PM
All hotels have blankets that don't get washed and I've seen warnings not to sit on the couches as guests feel free to sit there without clothes on and they don't get washed.Now you even convinced me not to go to a hotel all together...
@Yehuda sLOL. Was thinking the same... ;D
Just curious, did you only post your original question just so you can rant about this topic? ::)
It is the most bazaar & strange request I think they ever heard of-
Another point. Despite how the wedding night is romanticized, for most in our community the reality is that the first night is mostly awkward. No matter how well you (think) you know each other, you don't really know someone until you're married.That is precisely why virtually all professional recommend a hotel instead of the comfort of home where things may get delayed..
Save the points/money for a month or 2, you'll appreciate all the fancy hotel has to offer way more.
That is precisely why virtually all professional recommend a hotel instead of the comfort of home where things may get delayed..???
CUT!+1
I can assure you it's not+1
Lots of specific reasons. I bet a lot of which I can't even think of.here we go again........
For starters, a hotel is nice when you want to get away. When moving into a brand new apartment with your new spouse, you should not need to get away; you are already going somewhere new and exciting.
As exciting as it may have been made to seem (for whatever reason), a hotel stay is inherently a pain in the neck. Unless you are staying for several days, you have to worry about check out times and parking and driving a car out before the wedding. It becomes a nuisance when all you want to do is relax after the big day.
When you go to your new home, you probably have it set up before hand. You've got clothes there, a fridge full of food, and all your tchachkes that you need like your own bathroom amenities. When you go to a hotel, you'll be living out of a suitcase and chances are there are going to be things that you didn't think of bringing.
Additionally, there can be annoyances with regards to halacha because all hotels have white sheets which is something you want to avoid especially the first night. And the last thing you want to be busy with is fitting your own sheets onto a king size hotel bed.. Which brings me to the next issue:
Bridal suites, and the big rooms in general have one king or queen bed which...is an issue for a chassan and kallah.
Another issue is that though hotels can be exciting to go to, basically they are always going to have a big yuck factor if you give it any thought. All hotels have blankets that don't get washed and I've seen warnings not to sit on the couches as guests feel free to sit there without clothes on and they don't get washed.
So yeah. Hotels on wedding night: bad idea.
Go home to your brand new beds and brand new sheets, and sleep in knowing that you don't have to check out at 12:00PM
@Yehuda s
Just curious, did you only post your original question just so you can rant about this topic? ::)
LOL. Was thinking the same... ;D
I definitely hear the points. The part that I never got was when a groom & bride walk in & they say they want 2 beds or worse they get bridal suite & request a cot what on earth do the hotel staff think?! It is the most bazaar & strange request I think they ever heard of- & Charlie sheen stays in hotels!! The frum mentality is never to give a 2nd thought what the Gentiles around u r thinking but that is just crazy. Case in point ; Couz worked in ritz in & he told me once staff called him & asked: we have a bride & groom & I thought they asked for a cot but I must have heard wrong caus why would they want that.. " said was awkwardest of moments ..Why would we care what the goyim think? If there's a chillul Hashem, that's one thing. But I can't see how this would be a chillul Hashem.
bazaar?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bazaar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BazaarBizarre!
Bizarre!Yes bizarre - auto fill is pain
Yes bizarre - auto fill is pain:)
Lots of specific reasons. I bet a lot of which I can't even think of.I hear your points but I think the main reason why is since it's a special and different type of night it's more comfortable to take care of it out of regular circumstances. Sorry if I didn't/couldn't explain myself well enough.
For starters, a hotel is nice when you want to get away. When moving into a brand new apartment with your new spouse, you should not need to get away; you are already going somewhere new and exciting.
As exciting as it may have been made to seem (for whatever reason), a hotel stay is inherently a pain in the neck. Unless you are staying for several days, you have to worry about check out times and parking and driving a car out before the wedding. It becomes a nuisance when all you want to do is relax after the big day.
When you go to your new home, you probably have it set up before hand. You've got clothes there, a fridge full of food, and all your tchachkes that you need like your own bathroom amenities. When you go to a hotel, you'll be living out of a suitcase and chances are there are going to be things that you didn't think of bringing.
Additionally, there can be annoyances with regards to halacha because all hotels have white sheets which is something you want to avoid especially the first night. And the last thing you want to be busy with is fitting your own sheets onto a king size hotel bed.. Which brings me to the next issue:
Bridal suites, and the big rooms in general have one king or queen bed which...is an issue for a chassan and kallah.
Another issue is that though hotels can be exciting to go to, basically they are always going to have a big yuck factor if you give it any thought. All hotels have blankets that don't get washed and I've seen warnings not to sit on the couches as guests feel free to sit there without clothes on and they don't get washed.
So yeah. Hotels on wedding night: bad idea.
Go home to your brand new beds and brand new sheets, and sleep in knowing that you don't have to check out at 12:00PM
Hi, I'm looking for a hotel near Monsey for a friend, needs to be a suite. TiaHilton Pearl River?
Hi, I'm looking for a hotel near Monsey for a friend, needs to be a suite. TiaSheraton Medowlands? Don't know what you call near.
Sheraton Medowlands? Don't know what you call near.now a Hilton
What are the benefits of booking in the hilton with a Dimond account?
Allow me:Old fashioned joke. Can you get something new?
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It's not broken its just outdated.
Would you use a iPhone 1 because it's not broken?
Ok, back on topic. Why in the world would you want to stay in a hotel the first night after your wedding?free shampoo :D
Why in the world would you want to stay in a hotel the first night after your wedding?I hope you are not being serious.
Ok, back on topic. Why in the world would you want to stay in a hotel the first night after your wedding?
I hope you are not being serious.I would love to see both of you battle this out :)
I hope you are not being serious.+1
+1
I ended up going to W Hoboken got a Fantastic Suite with a crazy view of NYC 2 rooms with a porch 1 1/2 bathrooms (the WOWs were unavailable but I was told if they open up I'd get it) Free bottle of Yarden wine they delivered breakfast from a nearby kosher catering place to which they gave me $30 credit there instead of their in-house restaurant (SPG PLAT) Let's just say, money well spent.
12.5k SPG
How much did it cost u?
who makes breakfast??
?you always hear stories about the fancy breakfast the new wife cooks her husband the day after the wedding. so i was wondering what happens it they're in a hotel
you always hear stories about the fancy breakfast the new wife cooks her husband the day after the wedding. so i was wondering what happens it they're in a hotelThen she won't cook breakfast?
Then she won't cook breakfast?Guess it depends if the hotel room comes with a kitchen, and if someone feels like going shopping :)
who makes breakfast?bagels 'n green sent a gorgeous basket for me....
bagels 'n green sent a gorgeous basket for me....
you always hear stories about the fancy breakfast the new wife cooks her husband the day after the wedding.
(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/laughing/laughing-smiley-face.gif):)
We men have a name for such stories. They're called "fairy tales".
+1Did you get the upgrade because you are Spg platinum? Or just because it was your wedding?
I ended up going to W Hoboken got a Fantastic Suite with a crazy view of NYC 2 rooms with a porch 1 1/2 bathrooms (the WOWs were unavailable but I was told if they open up I'd get it) Free bottle of Yarden wine they delivered breakfast from a nearby kosher catering place to which they gave me $30 credit there instead of their in-house restaurant (SPG PLAT) Let's just say, money well spent.
Did you get the upgrade because you are Spg platinum? Or just because it was your wedding?I used a confirmed suite upgrade but probably would have gotten it anyway
What would be the nicest option in NYC using Starwood points?I went to the st regis, they upgraded me to a suite. All I can say, is holy crap! The room was epic!! (I didn't get free breakfast though) IMO the room was a lot nicer than the splash suite.
Yes, I do know Andaz is not Starwood ::) ;) .
Is there any SPG hotel that gives a free kosher breakfast as well?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
TIA!
I went to the st regis, they upgraded me to a suite. All I can say, is holy crap! The room was epic!! (I didn't get free breakfast though) IMO the room was a lot nicer than the splash suite.Was the upgrade done by check-in or by speaking to them before?
Was the upgrade done by check-in or by speaking to them before?I emailed beforehand. they told me they cant promise an upgrade, but when my friend checked in I got a whopper
I went to the st regis, they upgraded me to a suite. All I can say, is holy crap! The room was epic!! (I didn't get free breakfast though) IMO the room was a lot nicer than the splash suite.And how much did the room cost you?
What would be the nicest option in NYC using Starwood points?I would recommend the W Hoboken 10 min out of the city as a Platinum member they gave me credit towards the kosher breakfast they delivered to my room and I was told by the GM that if the WOW suites were available she would give it to me (but they were booked months before aleady).
Yes, I do know Andaz is not Starwood ::) ;) .
Is there any SPG hotel that gives a free kosher breakfast as well?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
TIA!
And how much did the room cost you?30k
I went to the st regis, they upgraded me to a suite. All I can say, is holy crap! The room was epic!! (I didn't get free breakfast though) IMO the room was a lot nicer than the splash suite.Thanks! Appreciate the recommendation!
I would recommend the W Hoboken 10 min out of the city as a Platinum member they gave me credit towards the kosher breakfast they delivered to my room and I was told by the GM that if the WOW suites were available she would give it to me (but they were booked months before aleady).Honestly, I'd forgo the breakfast, and not have to shlep to Jersey. Cuz quite frankly it's not just the shlep for us, but more for the ones who'd pick us up and drop us off etc.. But thanks anyways!
Honestly, I'd forgo the breakfast, and not have to shlep to Jersey. Cuz quite frankly it's not just the shlep for us, but more for the ones who'd pick us up and drop us off etc.. But thanks anyways!It is really not a big shlep it is a $50 uber ride and it is only 12.5k
im getting married in lakewood in a few weeks. i have 2 free nights in any hyatt world wide. would like it to be within 45 mins. where should i go? thanksOT but Mazal Tov!
im getting married in lakewood in a few weeks. i have 2 free nights in any hyatt world wide. would like it to be within 45 mins. where should i go? thanksI got married in Lakewood and did my research at the time. Within 45 min there are no nice chain hotels period, forget just Hyatt. Read the wiki to see more info about the American Hotel, 20 min away in Freehold. Had a very nice time there.
I got married in Lakewood and did my research at the time. Within 45 min there are no nice chain hotels period, forget just Hyatt. Read the wiki to see more info about the American Hotel, 20 min away in Freehold. Had a very nice time there.thanks do they have rooms with two beds?
thanks do they have rooms with two beds?Not sure. Either way I asked for an honeymoon upgrade. They gave us a suite that had a couch.
Not sure. Either way I asked for an honeymoon upgrade. They gave us a suite that had a couch.Dont be suprised when somone askes if you used it ;-)
Dont be suprised when somone askes if you used it ;-)See upthread. That convo clearly was begun and deleted. I will gladly ignore any q's on the topic. :)
im getting married in lakewood in a few weeks. i have 2 free nights in any hyatt world wide. would like it to be within 45 mins. where should i go? thankshyatt New Brunswick is very nice google says it is 53min
Is there any place to get kosher food near the W Hoboken, without going to the city?Yes the hotel even picked it up for me and brought to the room
Yes the hotel even picked it up for me and brought to the roomwow thts super nice! Everyone in the w Hoboken is nice.
Yes the hotel even picked it up for me and brought to the roomAre u SPG Platinum? Or they did it for u just because u asked?
Are u SPG Platinum? Or they did it for u just because u asked?I am plat
Hmm.. I'm only gold, u think I'll get the same treatment?Call up and ask, I spoke to the GM and she told me that if available I'd get the WOW suite. They arranged everything for me.
Do u have his number by any chance?just call the front desk
Updated wiki. If anyone has anything to add feel free.Nice job! Got rid of my piece on Lakewood, since you included it nicely in the list. Also changed my name from @Yehudah to @Yehuda ;)
Any input whether to go with the W New York at Times Square or the Westin New York Times Square?How about the Sheraton T sq?
Why times square. Wouldn't it be a little classier to go somewhere a little quieter?How about the W in Hoboken
How about the W in Hobokencheck out the wiki, IIRC samkey went
check out the wiki, IIRC samkey wentSo did I.
I'm looking for a friend getting married in November in Williamsburg. The W Hoboken is booked up. Any better suggestions? Looking to pay up to 250 per night for 2 nights. TIA for any helpBuy 2 Hyatt nights?
How much do they go for?
i know im pretty lazy but does anyone have the email they sent to the hotel asking for an upgrade on the wedding night and actually got a decent upgrade? If yes can you post?I called front desk and got a suite...
I went to the st regis, they upgraded me to a suite. All I can say, is holy crap! The room was epic!! (I didn't get free breakfast though) IMO the room was a lot nicer than the splash suite.To which suite?
To which suite?which suite or which hotel?
which suite or which hotel?which suite. He said he stayed at the ST Regis
which suite. He said he stayed at the ST RegisI think it was called the jr suite. The thing was huge, two huge bathrooms, lrg living room, and decent sized bedroom.
I think it was called the jr suite. The thing was huge, two huge bathrooms, lrg living room, and decent sized bedroom.got upgraded to a suite here as well.
Posting for a friend:
ST Regis award night gold status
Will get upgraded wedding night?
Posting for a friend:Look above, I got upgraded as well as other ppl
ST Regis award night gold status
Will get upgraded wedding night?
got upgraded to a suite here as well.
Which locationNYC
Look above, I got upgraded as well as other pplwhich suite?
I think it was called the jr suite. The thing was huge, two huge bathrooms, lrg living room, and decent sized bedroom.
Any suggestions near monsey?
I heard pple go to sheraton hotel mahwah, nj, some got upgradedSheraton looks extremly unappealing and doesnt even look like it has nice suites other than the presidential. The Hilton though looks nice and im going to look into that, thanks
also hilton pearl river looks nice, though idk anyone that stayed there
Any suggestions near monsey?
Going for a second wedding?First one was fun, so figured why not
Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck+1
25 minute drive.
Beautiful place.
Any suggestions near monsey?
Any suggestions near monsey?
Anybody end up staying in pearl river Hilton or ritz Carlton westchester? Those 2 seem the nicest within 1/2 hour of monsey?i booked the pearl river Hilton for a friend this past week, any specific questions I can ask him
i booked the pearl river Hilton for a friend this past week, any specific questions I can ask himYa. Did he get upgraded to a suite? And late checkout? I guess basically did they care that it was his wedding night. Side qustion are you Hilton diamond?
Ya. Did he get upgraded to a suite? And late checkout? I guess basically did they care that it was his wedding night. Side qustion are you Hilton diamond?i spoke to the manager before and confirmed 4pm checkout. No upgrade as there is only one suite and it was booked though he booked the next largest room which was the executive king. I am not diamond just gold.
i spoke to the manager before and confirmed 4pm checkout. No upgrade as there is only one suite and it was booked though he booked the next largest room which was the executive king. I am not diamond just gold.Ok thanks. The 1 suite is kind of a bummer.
Manager seemed to want to help out as much as possible
Ok thanks. The 1 suite is kind of a bummer.i can't imagine its usually booked. It's not online and the Hilton reps can't see it, and even the actual hotel reps kept on transferring me to the central booking office who can't see it. Seems the actual hotel is the only people who can book it for you and they don't seem intent on doing that.
i can't imagine its usually booked. It's not online and the Hilton reps can't see it, and even the actual hotel reps kept on transferring me to the central booking office who can't see it. Seems the actual hotel is the only people who can book it for you and they don't seem intent on doing that.Eh... even for a diamond member?
Eh... even for a diamond member?Call them and try to make a dummy booking, see what happens. Maybe I just had bad luck
Call them and try to make a dummy booking, see what happens. Maybe I just had bad luckok thanks.
any ideas from long beach?Allegria?
Allegria?you don't seem so sure about it
Allegria?Was nice when I was there 2 years ago.
Allegria?
Was nice when I was there 2 years ago.do they have nice suites?
Whats wrong with the Andaz 5th?
Looking for affordable, nice wedding night hotel around Manhattan. Andaz 5th is booked. Westin grand central looks nice for 12k spg, anyone been there? Some suite options that i can try to get upgraded to. Any other suggestions?
Park Hyatt?No availability for free night award on my night. :( Any other ideas?
do any NY Hyatt hotels have 2 bed suites?Specific location?
...that features two double beds topped in fine Italian linens...
How's the Intercontinental Times Square? I can use an IHG free night.My friend stayed there. I checked him in, room was very small. Dont know if all the rooms are though.
My friend stayed there. I checked him in, room was very small. Dont know if all the rooms are though.Rooms are pretty small.. Nyc standard. I was supposedly upgraded to corner suite or something like that. It wasnt too much bigger than their standard room.
So still open to any other good ideas... ;D
Never heard of it. Part of a chain or u paid cash? How much?
ETA: Looks like its out of my budget...over $400? Need a more affordable option.
Like for which hotel?Any of the Hyatt ones.
Any of the Hyatt ones.or SPG
Specific location?thanks, but it seems to be impossible to find any points availability with that hotel
Park Hyatt has Park Studio Suite Doubles (http://newyork.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms/suites.html)
Willing to spend up to 450 what's nicest place I can get? Thinking mayb buying 60k for ritz battery park or just do PH if Availble. Any thoughts guys?
Ritz battery park is beautiful. Make sure to take a walk in the park. You should be able to get a revenue room for $450thanx guy. Revenue room is 750 for that night ..can just use points
looking for a Hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn, any ideasPark Hyatt in Manhattan
Thanks, Great choice not the answer I was looking for. I know they have a decent Hotel in Williamsburg. That is what I am looking for.
Great kishka from room serviceNew meaning to 'overnight menu'
looking for a Hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn, any ideas
Thanks, it does look like a nice Hotel. Anyone stayed at the Condor that can share experience.
Ideas for wedding night hotel in Toronto?PH?
Ideas for wedding night hotel in Toronto?The nice ones are the Shangri La and Four Seasons
PH?How is that? Seems it's only a cat. 4. Is it nice? Will they upgrade for wedding night?
How is that? Seems it's only a cat. 4. Is it nice? Will they upgrade for wedding night?It's OK, nothing too luxurious. More like a Hyatt Regency than a Park Hyatt. Yes (I got an advanced upgrade for much less reason than that).
Anyone here stayed at W Hoboken recently? Is it easy to get upgraded to a suite for wedding night? Whats the best way to go about doing it? Calling front desk? E-mail? Speaking to manager? Thanks.Booked it for a friend around 5 months.
Also how far of a drive is it from Flatbush?
What's nice and not too far from lakewood? (Besides what's in the wiki) Doesn't need to be points hotel.Bungalow hotel
Nicest hotel with 2 beds suite, near NY. (AFAF)There's a nice Marriott not too far from Buffalo.
There's a nice Marriott not too far from Buffalo.LOL
Unlikely.Eh not worth it then.
Probably going to have to pay the $518+ and DSU it.
Eh not worth it then.I went to the W hoboken, great place. Enjoyed a boat ride into the city the next morning for lunch. Had a great stay!
Any ideas for places with higher chances of success?
Guys here wrote about the W hoboken and the St regis
I went to the W hoboken, great place. Enjoyed a boat ride into the city the next morning for lunch. Had a great stay!IME most Hotels (at least the higher end ones) dont have suites with double beds.
Only drawback they don't have any Suites with 2 beds, I opted for a smaller room with 2 beds.
Eh not worth it then.
Only get married once, bro. In five years, you won't remember the $500.Unless you take that $500 and buy gold. Then when the apocalypse strikes in 5 years you'll be a millionaire.
(One hopes.)
Only get married once, bro. In five years, you won't remember the $500.One can say the same about these splurges and 100 years...
(One hopes.)
Only get married once, bro. In five years, you won't remember the $500.
(One hopes.)
Only get married once, bro. In five years, you won't remember the $500.Meh. Imho just go home first night. - been discussed though ...
(One hopes.)
In any other case, it's really only $250 if you live in a community property state :P
Meh. Imho just go home first night. - been discussed though ...
Eh not worth it then.
Any ideas for places with higher chances of success?
Guys here wrote about the W hoboken and the St regis
I just went to the St regis for our 3rd anniversary on points, no status. I emailed them before and they said they can't promise. When we got there they upgraded us to the "5th avenue suite", 2 bathrooms large and spacious, and it was Sunday night memorial day weekend.sunday night Memorial Day is a slow day in NYC btw
I went to the W hoboken, great place. Enjoyed a boat ride into the city the next morning for lunch. Had a great stay!Did they offer you a suite because it's your wedding night?
Only drawback they don't have any Suites with 2 beds, I opted for a smaller room with 2 beds.
Only get married once, bro. In five years, you won't remember the $500.Easy for a lawyer to say then a law student about to be matriculated.
(One hopes.)
I just went to the St regis for our 3rd anniversary on points, no status. I emailed them before and they said they can't promise. When we got there they upgraded us to the "5th avenue suite", 2 bathrooms large and spacious, and it was Sunday night memorial day weekend.Sadly the St Regis is all booked up.
Did they offer you a suite because it's your wedding night?I'd suggest calling SPG for the W they had a promotion running on some of the rooms that wasn't showing on the site.
I don't mind not having two beds, should I require it, a couch will suffice.Easy for a lawyer to say then a law student about to be matriculated.Sadly the St Regis is all booked up.
Thank you all for your advice. Any recommendations for something under 30k points/$400?
As of now thinking of booking the W Hoboken (20k spg) and trying to get a confirmed suite in advance, the wow suites look incredible
I say that now referring to when I was just a law student.Ok. If I can't get a confirmed suite elsewhere then maybe.
I'd suggest calling SPG for the W they had a promotion running on some of the rooms that wasn't showing on the site.I called them already. What type of promotion, using cash or points?
Ok. If I can't get a confirmed suite elsewhere then maybe.Points.
So if I pay cash I can forsure successfully use someones DSU? (A DDFer offered me one already thanks) There's still no guarantee I'll get the splash suite.I called them already. What type of promotion, using cash or points?
Meh. Imho just go home first night. - been discussed though ...+100,
+100,Go then also.
Total waste
Go two weeks later....
You can't apply it to your reservation. But if you want, you can use my account and I'll check in before hand for you.Thanks, very kind of you. I showed pics to my kallah and now it looks like I have no choice ;)
Thanks, very kind of you. I showed pics to my kallah and now it looks like I have no choice ;)
I'm assuming you'll come to my wedding, room keys in hand?
Yeah, total waste to treat your brand new wife as a queen on the night of her wedding. Take her back to the apt you'll live in for the next however long. Much grander gesture.The day/night of the wedding is complicated and intense enough as it is.
And you'll also save a couple bucks, too!
Yeah, total waste to treat your brand new wife as a queen on the night of her wedding. Take her back to the apt you'll live in for the next however long. Much grander gesture.
And you'll also save a couple bucks, too!
Be sure that you don't take the room keys. Give them to a parent or sibling for safekeeping until you're ready to leave the wedding.
And don't forget to order DIA kosher breakfast and ask the hotel about kosher champagne for your wedding night.
MT!
The day/night of the wedding is complicated and intense enough as it is.
Not exactly the best time to travel.
I personally went away etc. T'was magical. - But looking back, it is just crazy to put on yourself to worry about traveling, hotel keys, food, directions etc etc. On top of everything else, and at 2 in the morning..
Where would Hyatt get the kosher breakfast from?Can get from anywhere. Milk & Honey, My most favorite, etc.
That's precisely it. Its all about the moment. Stop looking back.
I personally went away etc. T'was magical. - But looking back....blah blah blah
i dont understand this fascination with hot tubs on wedding nights
+1Why not do both?
I get why going to a hotel for the wedding night sounds attractive for a Choson-Kallah, but really it makes more sense to save it for a later occasion such as an anniversary or, better yet, after you have a couple of kids and need to to get out. Then they will really appreciate it.
Why not do both?
i dont understand this fascination with hot tubs on wedding nightsI'll take it a step further... I don't understand the fascination with hot tubs at all.
I'll take it a step further... I don't understand the fascination with hot tubs at all.So relaxing
I know I was on a very tight budget when I got married. I feel it would be good for people to know that it's totally not necessary and might even be wasteful to go to a hotel for a wedding night, and not feel like they're letting their spouse down by not taking them to one.That's the problem with today's day and age
Now if you have extra money that you don't mind spending, then it's your prerogative to do with it as you wish, just as you can spend whatever you want on a extravagant and lavish wedding hall. Etc. As long as people don't feel compelled to keep up with the Schwartzes..
That's the problem with today's day and ageDid you? ::)
Btw did you go to a hotel on your wedding night? If yes why?
Did you? ::)I'll let you know when the time comes
a whole lot more comfortable and able to enjoy the room for what it is.That's the main thing IMO. It's your first time, have no clue what you're doing, just leave all the flare aside.
That's the problem with today's day and age
Btw did you go to a hotel on your wedding night? If yes why?
Wedding night is definitely not the night to cheap out! Especially for people here who know how to get great deals! You have the rest of your life to be cheap!So get something nice but close and without useless stupidity that won't enhance anything anyhow.
That's the main thing IMO. It's your first time, have no clue what you're doing, just leave all the flare aside.I think the thread just shows on how it was for each person. I say get the best room possible :P
Why are there a bunch of single guys commenting on this thread?Lol
Be sure that you don't take the room keys. Give them to a parent or sibling for safekeeping until you're ready to leave the wedding.
And don't forget to order DIA kosher breakfast and ask the hotel about kosher champagne for your wedding night.
MT!
don't forget to order DIA kosher breakfast and ask the hotel about kosher champagne for your wedding night
Wedding night is definitely not the night to cheap out! Especially for people here who know how to get great deals! You have the rest of your life to be cheap!
When commenting on this thread please remember this:+1MMמסכת שבת, דף ל"ג, עמוד א' ב
אמר רבי חנן בר רבא הכל יודעין כלה למה נכנסה לחופה, אלא כל המנבל פיו אפילו חותמין עליו גזר דין של שבעים שנה לטובה הופכין עליו לרעה. אמר רבה בר שילא אמר רב חסדא: כל המנבל את פיו מעמיקין לו גיהנום.
That's the main thing IMO. It's your first time, have no clue what you're doing, just leave all the flare aside.
On your honeymoon a couple months later is when you get the nicest room with the hot tub.
What would you guys do? Hyatt Diamond breakfast or go out to eat in Manhattan.. Money isnt the issue hereTake free breakfast and go out for lunch?
Guys please dont nitpick my choices, I do have a mashpia and Chosson teacher who actually know me and can advise whats best.Take free breakfast and go out for lunch?
or any special night... we can generate so many points its silly to be stingyTime is money.
Depends on how good it is. I rather have an Uber bring good food if the food is borensteins airplane style.
Not a time to be stingy :)
Can get from anywhere. Milk & Honey, My most favorite, etc.
Sounds good to me :)When I was there I got $75 to spend on the menu.
I know I was on a very tight budget when I got married. I feel it would be good for people to know that it's totally not necessary and might even be wasteful to go to a hotel for a wedding night, and not feel like they're letting their spouse down by not taking them to one.
Now if you have extra money that you don't mind spending, then it's your prerogative to do with it as you wish, just as you can spend whatever you want on a extravagant and lavish wedding hall. Etc. As long as people don't feel compelled to keep up with the Schwartzes..
+1
You can't say something that you haven't done and have no concept of is wasteful.
I went to the W hoboken, great place. Enjoyed a boat ride into the city the next morning for lunch. Had a great stay!I got a suite there with a couch which in the second room. A Yeshiva bachur could sleep anywhere but the second he's married he's already a mefunak...
Only drawback they don't have any Suites with 2 beds, I opted for a smaller room with 2 beds.
I got a suite there with a couch which in the second room. A Yeshiva bachur could sleep anywhere but the second he's married he's already a mefunak...
Or one significant other feels bad to sleep on a king size bed while the other sleeps on a sofa?*King size bed should be for the king. No?
*this is not only reference to a wedding night hotel stay.
King size bed should be for the king. No?
Pretty safe bet to assume you haven't been accused of being romatic, I guess.
Lol
You'll soon be a king without a crown...Ok I wasn't serious. - But in a perfect world...
You'll soon be a king without a crown...
אין מערבין פופקורן בפופקורן
Bottom line is that a fancy hotel room with a tub is most likely a major waste of money and probably impractical to boot.I highly doubt any girl asks for a tub in the room on the wedding night,
But if the girl wants it, there's a time to be frugal and a time to spend and a wedding night is a time to spend. You'll never live it down otherwise.
I highly doubt any girl asks for a tub in the room on the wedding night,
Imho it's the men
I highly doubt any girl asks for a tub in the room on the wedding night,They think its cool but not that they would actually use it. Last time this convo came up it was (rightfully) swiftly deleted.
Imho it's the men
Thanks, very kind of you. I showed pics to my kallah and now it looks like I have no choice ;)Why is no one saying Park Hyatt. I have stayed a few times in the PH, St Regis and Andaz 5th ave. If you can get an upgrade in PH stay ther forsure.
I'm assuming you'll come to my wedding, room keys in hand?
We just wanted a big bed in order to sort and count the checks and cash on that we received.Lol
Turns out, a smaller bed would have worked as well. :-\
Or one significant other feels bad to sleep on a king size bed while the other sleeps on a sofa?*Oh please any girl that says that is lying. A girl loves to be treated royally.
*this is not only reference to a wedding night hotel stay.
Why is no one saying Park Hyatt. I have stayed a few times in the PH, St Regis and Andaz 5th ave. If you can get an upgrade in PH stay ther forsure.PH is a lot more for an upgradeable room.
We just wanted a big bed in order to sort and count the checks and cash that we received. :PALOL!
Turns out, a smaller bed would have worked as well. :-\
any girl
Well, I know someone who likes yellow Laffy Taffies!pick me. :)
So anyone on this thread who says they did is lying?
This thread is awesome because it shows the incredibly wide spectrum of the Jewish community that is represented on this forum, each with their own customs - not to mention personalities and preferences. Yet many are convinced that everyone is doing it their way, and cannot fathom a differing view/choice/preference.
I hope you don't mean me :) I was just pointing out that no one should feel bad that they weren't taken to a hotel on their wedding night. Because as pointed out by others, it's not the most practical time to go away.no one is going away on their wedding night.
PH is a lot more for an upgradeable room.To a suite maybe? but to a larger room they always give upgrades even on free nights.
This thread is awesome because it shows the incredibly wide spectrum of the Jewish community that is represented on this forum, each with their own customs - not to mention personalities and preferences. Yet many are convinced that everyone is doing it their way, and cannot fathom a differing view/choice/preference.
To a suite maybe? but to a larger room they always give upgrades even on free nights.Those rooms don't have a couch. Do they even have room for a rollaway?
Those rooms don't have a couch. Do they even have room for a rollaway?you can use a dsu for a Jr. Suite and points and cash
you can use a dsu for a Jr. Suite and points and cashOnce you're paying $300+15K for cat 7 C+P you might as well do the $500 Andaz for the full Splash suite vs a PH Jr suite IMHO.
Once you're paying $300+15K for cat 7 C+P you might as well do the $500 Andaz for the full Splash suite vs a PH Jr suite IMHO.maybe. but i would still go with PH. PH is most luxurious chain hotel in the city now. Dan have you stayed ther?
Plus Andaz gives kosher brekkie without a fuss.
maybe. but i would still go with PH. PH is most luxurious chain hotel in the city now. Dan have you stayed ther?See ETA above.
Once you're paying $300+15K for cat 7 C+P you might as well do the $500 Andaz for the full Splash suite vs a PH Jr suite IMHO.
Plus Andaz gives kosher brekkie without a fuss.
I hear the opposing argument (especially if you would use the PH pool), I just wasn't blown away by the PH.
See ETA above.Also depends if you are staying in a PH city hotel or PH resort.
Personally I didn't find PH NYC service to be special in any way. PHs in North America are nothing like their international versions which I love.
$300 hyatt GC can be had for good discounts online. I personally disagree but I'll let ya know ;)$500 Hyatt GC also has good discounts online.
specs (size wise) are pretty close..
http://newyork.5thavenue.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms/suite.html
http://newyork.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms/suites.html
BH we can afford points wise both options for many special occasions..
Where can I find discounted GC other then card cash?
PH offered me over the phone a suite for $400 + 25 or 30k (can't remember) points.
I declined
Where can I find discounted GC other then card cash?
PH offered me over the phone a suite for $400 + 25 or 30k (can't remember) points.
I declined
Hi @Yehuda,
It was wonderful speaking with you yesterday – thank you for reaching out. I checked on our points plus cash availability for the summer for you, and unfortunately, we are unable to extend the points plus cash option for your requested dates, as the hotel is no longer offering this booking option. Please do let me know if I can help you in any other way.
Best wishes,
ZAHRA M. ASHARIA
Reservations Coordinator
Andaz 5th Avenue
485 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017
once youre going to NJ I think the W Hoboken wow or extreme wow suites are nicernot easy to get those. You will most likely end up in a fantastic suite
not easy to get those. You will most likely end up in a fantastic suite
paying..they go for 1k a night
they go for 1k a night
they go for 1k a night
Money isnt the issue here
If only for the incredibly wide spectrum of the Jewish community that is represented on this forum, I love DDF!!just to balance things out a bit here...
BTW "I THINK" the ultra Orthodox/Chasidim aren't well represented on the forums, as you can see in this thread.Probably for a lack of English skills.
just to balance things out a bit here...May as well make nice with the mice and cockroaches now in their Brooklyn 1 bedroom apt costing $2k/mo.
im sure a hotel on a wedding night is all fine and dandy but there's something to be said for sweeping your brand new wife into your brand new home to start your life together in your own abode. no hotel staff or check in or splash or wow suites to distract from your delight at finally being HOME. just my $0.02.
May as well make nice with the mice and cockroaches now in their Brooklyn 1 bedroom apt costing $2k/mo.if they cannot afford to get rid of their mice and cockroaches, they have a bigger problem on their hands that no suite will make up for.
If it's a new house that's one thing but of its not...
Eh. What's not represented here are guys marrying girls in different cities.I did. Spent the first 3 nights in her city in a great suite on the ocean. It was worth every penny.
if they cannot afford to get rid of their mice and cockroaches, they have a bigger problem on their hands that no suite will make up for.Moving out of Brooklyn isn't an option for everyone..
May as well make nice with the mice and cockroaches now in their Brooklyn 1 bedroom apt costing $2k/mo.I guess you're 100% right. I've never seen a normal starter apartment in Brooklyn for under $2k/mo. Must've been my delusions thinking that there were places in Brooklyn without mice and cockroaches.
If it's a new house that's one thing but of its not...
I guess you're 100% right. I've never seen a normal starter apartment in Brooklyn for under $2k/mo. Must've been my delusions thinking that there were places in Brooklyn without mice and cockroaches.No worries. Common mistake. :P
I did. Spent the first 3 nights in her city in a great suite on the ocean. It was worth every penny.That was my point.
Relaxing on that balcony with all the wedding and Sheva beach craziness was priceless.
Eh. What's not represented here are guys marrying girls in different cities.
nah.. $690 random date in july.. can probably get for cheaper too.yes but if you are willing to spend about $800 in your case you might as well stayin NYC and get the splash suite by andaz 5th for much less using a DSU
YOGMO (hopefully)
On a totally different note, assuming the purpose of getting a room with tub is for the tub to get used and not just to be looked at, do people actually have an issue with using a bathtub in a hotel room? Do you assume that housekeeping thoroughly cleans it after after use or do you plan to bring your own bathroom cleaner and ask your new wife (or husband) to clean the tub before using it...Good point
On a totally different note, assuming the purpose of getting a room with tub is for the tub to get used and not just to be looked at, do people actually have an issue with using a bathtub in a hotel room? Do you assume that housekeeping thoroughly cleans it every day or do you plan to bring your own bathroom cleaner and ask your new wife (or husband) to clean the tub before using it...obviously it depends on the hotel. The andaz 5th I assume that they clean it every time... On the other hand, Cove haven in the poconos I would not assume that they clean it
On a totally different note, assuming the purpose of getting a room with tub is for the tub to get used and not just to be looked at, do people actually have an issue with using a bathtub in a hotel room? Do you assume that housekeeping thoroughly cleans it every day or do you plan to bring your own bathroom cleaner and ask your new wife (or husband) to clean the tub before using it...wife gotta start somewhere.
obviously it depends on the hotel. The andaz 5th I assume that they clean it every time... On the other hand, Cove haven in the poconos I would not assume that they clean it+1
I guess you're 100% right. I've never seen a normal starter apartment in Brooklyn for under $2k/mo.You either never really looked or never really looked.
I was being sarcastic.Aha. Over my head. I'll go to sleep now.
May as well make nice with the mice and cockroaches now in their Brooklyn 1 bedroom apt costing $2k/mo.
If it's a new house that's one thing but of its not...
Eh. What's not represented here are guys marrying girls in different cities.
I guess you're 100% right. I've never seen a normal starter apartment in Brooklyn for under $2k/mo. Must've been my delusions thinking that there were places in Brooklyn without mice and cockroaches.Are you kidding?!? Where are you looking Bushwick? Brooklyn is expensive, but not that expensive.
You either never really looked or never really looked.+1
just to balance things out a bit here...
im sure a hotel on a wedding night is all fine and dandy but there's something to be said for sweeping your brand new wife into your brand new home to start your life together in your own abode. no hotel staff or check in or splash or wow suites to distract from your delight at finally being HOME. just my $0.02.
just to balance things out a bit here...It's not yet "home" at that point. Need to live there first to be considered home.
im sure a hotel on a wedding night is all fine and dandy but there's something to be said for sweeping your brand new wife into your brand new home to start your life together in your own abode. no hotel staff or check in or splash or wow suites to distract from your delight at finally being HOME. just my $0.02.
Nothing like a nice hotel to focus on your spouse.?
It's not yet "home" at that point. Need to live there first to be considered home.no better way than to make it a home than to spend the first night of the rest of your lives there
no better way than to make it a home than to spend the first night of the rest of your lives thereOr buy a waffle iron
?And I wouldn't order a wagyu steak by a rodeo.
i wouldnt suggest getting a wagyu steak only to slather on the duck sauce.
In your brand new home, you're probably distracted with all the boxes and wedding gifts that need toiveling and put away etc. Nothing like a nice hotel to focus on your spouse.
In your brand new home, you're probably distracted with all the boxes and wedding gifts that need toiveling and put away etc.thats not how it works by
the ultra Orthodox/Chasidimthe apartment is prepared to perfection weeks before by a horde of friends and family. for the most part
thats not how it works byDon't let facts distract us over here!
the apartment is prepared to perfection weeks before by a horde of friends and family. for the most part
this sounds purely like a female perspectiveIts actually precisely what many (male) chossen teachers say.
this sounds purely like a female perspectivewhich is why it's the romantic way to go. You don't woo her from your male bachelor perspective
Are you kidding?!? Where are you looking Bushwick? Brooklyn is expensive, but not that expensive.+1Yes it is. Show me an updated APT in Brooklyn for under $1800?
Yes it is. Show me an updated APT in Brooklyn for under $1800?It would seem like you haven't either checked to much.( or have a terrible agent)
It would seem like you haven't either checked to much.( or have a terrible agent)I guess it depends what area. And i will not love in a building or basement. I have seen over 30 Apts recently
I guess it depends what area. And i will not love in a building or basement. I have seen over 30 Apts recentlyWait, what? You need an apartment, but you won't look at apartment buildings or basements? So you're saying you want to rent a house.
Wait, what? You need an apartment, but you won't look at apartment buildings or basements? So you're saying you want to rent a house.apts in a private house. Many all over flatbush. Most young cpls lving in flatbush live like this.
which is why it's the romantic way to go. You don't woo her from your male bachelor perspective
apts in a private house. Many all over flatbush. Most young cpls lving in flatbush live like this.The point is you can't say there are no apts for that price, and then when someone presses you on that claim, say you meant only xyz apartment types (which are generally more expensive).
The point is you can't say there are no apts for that price, and then when someone presses you on that claim, say you meant only xyz apartment types (which are generally more expensive).Do you want to live in a building? For a lot of Ppl that's on even an option
Do you want to live in a building? For a lot of Ppl that's on even an optionI have lived in a building. Can you explain it to me? What's the problem?
apts in a private house. Many all over flatbush. Most young cpls lving in flatbush live like this.
I have lived in a building. Can you explain it to me? What's the problem?1)W/D . 2)Backyard 3)parking 4) noise 5) bugs/mice and many more.
Not sure what your friends salaries or hashkafos are like, but of my friends (who all vary greatly in their salaries and hashkafos), none of them live in split private house in flatbushthey all live in buildings?
1)W/D . 2)Backyard 3)parking 4) noise 5) bugs/mice and many more.You can have each of these be a problem in a house and each (except the backyard for the most part) not be an problem in a building. More importantly though, those things have an intrinsic cost to them. Many people go without them if they can't afford it. So for you to suggest that no one can stand a building is super snobbish and comes off sounding like a rich brat - to be perfectly honest :P
Not sure what your friends salaries or hashkafos are like, but of my friends (who all vary greatly in their salaries and hashkafos), none of them live in split private house in flatbushHow does hashkafos have to do with anything?
You can have each of these be a problem in a house and each (except the backyard for the most part) not be an problem in a building. More importantly though, those things have an intrinsic cost to them. Many people go without them if they can't afford it. So for you to suggest that no one can stand a building is super snobbish and comes off sounding like a rich brat - to be perfectly honest :PNo- W/D is considered normal thing to have as a family. So does a car? Can you say a family in bk can get away with it? Yes but still considered normal.
You can have each of these be a problem in a house and each (except the backyard for the most part) not be an problem in a building. More importantly though, those things have an intrinsic cost to them. Many people go without them if they can't afford it. So for you to suggest that no one can stand a building is super snobbish and comes off sounding like a rich brat - to be perfectly honest :P$wise its not worth to live in a building with no parking. Parking is going to cost you $150 per month around. Some have higher rent and its included some have it as an added fee. Thats $5 per day. If you live near a building with no parking I can work at a gas station an hour a day ( thats what it would take to find parking) and make $15 so im up $10
No- W/D is considered normal thing to have as a family. So does a car? Can you say a family in bk can get away with it? Yes but still considered normal.
$wise its not worth to live in a building with no parking. Parking is going to cost you $150 per month around. Some have higher rent and its included some have it as an added fee. Thats $5 per day. If you live near a building with no parking I can work at a gas station an hour a day ( thats what it would take to find parking) and make $15 so im up $10You're getting less coherent as the conversation goes on. Suffice it to say, there are plenty of people - young frum couples among them - who make do without some of the luxuries you say put apartment buildings out of the question. If you can't afford a washer/dryer in your apt, you go to the building laundry room or a laundromat. If you can't afford to pay for parking, you park on the street even if it takes up your time and you often have to park a few minutes away.
which is why it's the romantic way to go. You don't woo her from your male bachelor perspective
No- W/D is considered normal thing to have as a family. So does a car? Can you say a family in bk can get away with it? Yes but still considered normal.I lived for five years without W/D or a place to park. We didn't think that was not normal.
I lived for five years without W/D or a place to park. We didn't think that was not normal.Just because u lived without doesn't make it normal. In the 1800 no one had cars or cell phones either. What's ur point.
Is house living more comfortable, sure. But there are other factors to life
You're getting less coherent as the conversation goes on. Suffice it to say, there are plenty of people - young frum couples among them - who make do without some of the luxuries you say put apartment buildings out of the question. If you can't afford a washer/dryer in your apt, you go to the building laundry room or a laundromat. If you can't afford to pay for parking, you park on the street even if it takes up your time and you often have to park a few minutes away.W/d is not a luxury. Sorry.
Just because u lived without doesn't make it normal. In the 1800 no one had cars or cell phones either. What's ur point.And just because you say it's not normal, doesn't make it so.
W/d is not a luxury. Sorry.W/d in your apartment (which clearly the discussion here, as every building has a laundry room - and there are laundromats all over the place - so we're not talking about not having any access to laundry) is absolutely a luxury. Your insistence to the contrary is simply proof that you're a snob.
And just because you say it's not normal, doesn't make it so.W/d in your apartment (which clearly the discussion here, as every building has a laundry room - and there are laundromats all over the place - so we're not talking about not having any access to laundry) is absolutely a luxury. Your insistence to the contrary is simply proof that you're a snob.Having access to a public w/d is simliar to having access to public transportation. Do you have a car?
Having access to a public w/d is simliar to having access to public transportation. Do you have a car?Many apts have W/Ds in the apts and the buildings all have.
W/d in your apartment (which clearly the discussion here, as every building has a laundry room - and there are laundromats all over the place - so we're not talking about not having any access to laundry) is absolutely a luxury.
All I know is that this discussion is making me super happy I don't live in NY...can you guys move all this over the "Pros and Cons of Where You Live" thread and add this to all the negatives of NY? For $2000 a month in many OOT cities that's a normal 15 yr mortgage and mice should never be normal so "normal" is definitely relative!2 mortgages in some cities :)
2 mortgages in some cities :)
Why would you need a washer dryer in a wedding night hotel? To fold laundry together? How romantic.
LOL. They got WAY off topic and were arguing about apts. not hotels. ;)Okay all is good as long they were arguing.....
I survived in an apt building without W/D for 3 years. Not the end of the world, though it sure is nice to have a house with attached garage and backyard.of course i can survive without a W/D. Im just saying having one is not called a luxury.
I dont think anyone can say otherwise :at the end of the day living in Brooklyn is just horrible. No human should ever have to go through this.You seem like a terrible person and your data is incorrect
In lkwd for $875 you can get a 2br with parking and a w/d brand new apt in a private house. I guess some people think its worth it to pay $1000 per month for the privilege to live in Brooklyn.
You seem like a terrible person and your data is incorrectwhich data?
Newlyweds in some brooklyn neighborhoods (CH) having a car might be a luxury (and a PITA)in CH it does seem more common for young couples to NOT have a car.
which data?Prices in Lakewood
Prices in Lakewooda friend of mine just got one for $875... regardless the market norm is under $1,000
a friend of mine just got one for $875... regardless the market norm is under $1,000+1
But the quality of life for some is absolutely horrid.
In lkwd for $875 you can get a 2br with parking and a w/d brand new apt in a private house. I guess some people think its worth it to pay $1000 per month for the privilege to live in Brooklyn.
But the quality of life for some is absolutely horrid.Compared to Brooklyn it's way higher
Compared to Brooklyn it's way higherDepends to who.
Compared to Brooklyn it's way higherI'm which way?
I'm which way?In a bad way
In a bad wayVery informative.
Very informative.Lol.
Sorry to interrupt this conversation. What would be the hotel to go in nyc using the Ritz free night certificate, ok paying for a suite but it should have 2 beds...they don't really make suites with 2 beds unless you are fine with a rollaway
they don't really make suites with 2 beds unless you are fine with a rollaway
Once you're paying $300+15K for cat 7 C+P you might as well do the $500 Andaz for the full Splash suite vs a PH Jr suite IMHO.
Plus Andaz gives kosher brekkie without a fuss.
I hear the opposing argument (especially if you would use the PH pool), I just wasn't blown away by the PH.
It was $500 for the night he wanted. Prices change by the night.
Sorry, but am I missing something in terms of using a DSU on the Andaz 5th? A king room is 399 after taxes. How does it come out to 500+? Is that not considered their standard room?
Can someone provide an explanation of why Park Hyatt NYC is unbookable with points? Aren't there supposed to be no blackouts? Standard cash rates are available...It IS bookable. Search tomorrow night 7/15/16.
Can someone provide an explanation of why Park Hyatt NYC is unbookable with points? Aren't there supposed to be no blackouts? Standard cash rates are available...You found a night that there is Park King available for revenue and not points? (not Park Deluxe King).
If anyone knows how to book the park hyatt suites for cheap, or has any other ideas for a double bed suite in the city points or cash, the help would be much appreciated!!! The conrad and kimberly are sold out....C&P and ask them for the double-bed suite.
C&P and ask them for the double-bed suite.
Thanks there no ppints option available
Either way there likely is a 5 day minimum at times.
Is it available if you extend the stay?
yes but if you are willing to spend about $800 in your case you might as well stayin NYC and get the splash suite by andaz 5th for much less using a DSUIs there a way for a someone without status to do this?
Is there a way for a someone without status to do this?What's so nice about the splash suite it's a bath tub
Random data point: The Andaz Wall Street may be a great option to use a DSU (cheaper than Andaz 5th), however most of their rooms have glass bathrooms. You can request specific suites on the 7th floor that don't have the glass bathrooms, if you'd like to avoid that awkwardness. :PI think in China Culture it's ceremonial..... ;D :P
Maybe not the right thread ,since was looking to find such thread but didn't, does anyone know of a place either nyc ,Brooklyn ,queens or even jersey where i can find a private spa for a couple to rent for few hours ,like a private room that has all inside?Caesars hotels aren't spas but some rooms have pools hot tubs massage tables...
I'm staying the W Hoboken iyh on the night(s) following our wedding. Any info on how to get breakfast delivered to the hotel?I got from a place in Teaneck, pretty simple
I'm staying the W Hoboken iyh on the night(s) following our wedding. Any info on how to get breakfast delivered to the hotel?
Which hotels in NYC give kosher breakfast with top status? Andaz still does? Waldorf?only hyatt brands. Waldorf doesn't
Any suggestions for a nice hotel in Montreal that has a suite with 2 beds? Looking for a revenue booking.BUMP
BUMPits very hard to find a suite with2 beds anywhere. Let alone in Montreal. If you want a suite you will either have to get a roll away or crash in the couch
its very hard to find a suite with2 beds anywhere. Let alone in Montreal. If you want a suite you will either have to get a roll away or crash in the couch
Family member getting married in Brooklyn. I have Spg Platinum status. Which hotel should he go to that i can call in advance that i am booking for him, but that will agree to give him plat upgrade?
I am staying in the Homewood Suites Eatontown the night of my wedding. Any suggestions/ideas/experience with getting food delivered from Lakewood for Breakfast/Lunch?yeah get it from Deal http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=2269
yeah get it from Deal http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=2269Deal is not so accommodating for deliveries maybe taxi or Uber eats
anyone know which points hotel has a Jacuzzi in-room in tristate area ?took off the qualifiers. what are my best options now?
took off the qualifiers. what are my best options now?Lots of AC hotels (points options?)
Lots of AC hotels (points options?)tx! ac is too far. Homewood and westin has Jacuzzi in every room or with upgrade? I checked out that site they seemed sleazy at first glance
Homewood Suites Edgwater
Westin Jersey City
http://www.excellent-romantic-vacations.com/new-jersey-jacuzzi-suites.html
tx! ac is too far. Homewood and westin has Jacuzzi in every room or with upgrade? I checked out that site they seemed sleazy at first glanceonly certain rooms
helping book wedding hotel for a friend, anyone have preference in terms of niceness for Westin Times Sq, Westing Grand Central, or Conrad?why are you limited to those 3 properties?
why are you limited to those 3 properties?
Helping friend book a hotel in Baltimore. Any suggestions for the nicest one by the harbor?Both the four seasons and Marriott are very nice. Check about how many beds in the room.
Both the four seasons and Marriott are very nice. Check about how many beds in the room.Thanks
helping book wedding hotel for a friend, anyone have preference in terms of niceness for Westin Times Sq, Westing Grand Central, or Conrad?
Both the four seasons and Marriott are very nice. Check about how many beds in the room.
Any hotel near Lakewood for wedding night?https://www.bungalowhotel.net/
What's the nicest hotel in the Baltimore area? Just the two listed in the Wiki?I Really hope no one goes to the double tree for their wedding. Though it is a great hotel if you want to be some what near the community
What's the nicest hotel in the Baltimore area? Just the two listed in the Wiki?
I Really hope no one goes to the double tree for their wedding. Though it is a great hotel if you want to be some what near the communityYea, I wasn't even thinking about the Doubletree, FS is around $350 which is probably going to be too much (this isn't for me obviously.) Anyone know anything about the Hotel Monaco? It looks really nice from the pictures.
The nicest hotel is the 4 seasons downtown
The Hyatt is very nice, especially if you get a view.For a wedding night? Seems like your average Hyatt Regency to me, nice but pretty sterile.
For a wedding night? Seems like your average Hyatt Regency to me, nice but pretty sterile.very nice is pushing it. I reviewed this hotel in the Baltimore master thread. Its good because of the outdoor pool and the location but I would not call it very nice
very nice is pushing it. I reviewed this hotel in the Baltimore master thread. Its good because of the outdoor pool and the location but I would not call it very niceSo definitely a no go?
So definitely a no go?If they are on a budget and you can get an anniversary night for cheap thank I don't see why not but I was just saying that I wouldn't call this hotel very nice it is an average HR as you mentioned
If they are on a budget and you can get an anniversary night for cheap thank I don't see why not but I was just saying that I wouldn't call this hotel very nice it is an average HR as you mentionedGot it.
Don’t know if it furshure belongs here but here’s my question I booked for a friend PH nyc for 2 night one being his wedding night so he furshure wants a suite I was thinking of tipping the check in clerk 100 bucks and thinking hel furshure give me a suite for the tip and with globalists status and honeymoon written down there he would give it to me or do you guys think I’m wasteing my money
Tipping (read: bribing) the check-in person to get an upgrade is shady at best, outright illegal at worst. If you want an upgrade, get it through the system.
-1+1 We had this discussion already. Either way this most likely will not work in the PH.
+1 We had this discussion already. Either way this most likely will not work in the PH.correct, as everyone tries it lol. You can definitely bargain within the system though, i've done it there. Be nice and mentshlich about it as always.
What's the closest luxury hotel to Passaic?maybe W Hoboken
maybe W Hobokenprobably
maybe W HobokenThanks
Any recent experiences with Inn on Main near Lakewood?
Deal or Asbury?
Doesn’t make a whole lot of difference but haven’t decided yet if I’m going to do a limo.What difference does a limo make? The same way you'll get anywhere in LKWD......
Also, general recommendations for something near Lakewood are appreciated.https://asburyoceanclub.com/hotel new luxury hotel on the water
TIA.
https://asburyoceanclub.com/hotel new luxury hotel on the water
Looking for an option with a suite near Brooklyn, not Manhattan.. any help would be appreciatedMarriott-Brooklyn bridge marriott; Fairfield inn and suites staten island
Hi, is there any updated recommendations for a hotel in Baltimore for a wedding night?four seasons
four seasonsThanks. Is there a less pricey or points option available?
Thanks. Is there a less pricey or points option available?people use the Hyatt Regency
Thanks. Is there a less pricey or points option available?Marriot Waterfront is nice.
Thanks. Is there a less pricey or points option available?Kimpton Hotel Monaco?
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Hello! I'm looking for a hotel near Lakewood for wedding night, and I have a few preferences:They have a bigger queen room as well
1) No more than 40 minute drive
2) 2 Queen beds (or 2 kings if that exists)
3) Somewhat spacious
4) Balcony preferred
The closest thing I've found is the Wave Resort in Long Branch, which has a 425 ft2 Double Queen room, but it looks kind of tight. (https://gc.synxis.com/hotel/7495/Images/Room/deluxe_two_queens_ht.jpeg)
The Inn On Main mentioned upthread has one room (304) with two queens but has a vaulted ceiling.(http://innonmainmanasquan.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Room-304-3-scaled.jpg)
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Remember these are preferences but not requirements I guess.
Hi, is there any updated recommendations for a hotel in Baltimore for a wedding night?
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Hyatt Regency
Marriot Waterfront
four seasonsI called up all of these hotels they said they don't have a room with 2 beds and a sitting area/couch. Does it exist? What do people usually do?