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They are certified Kosher from the local Rabbanut. (Ein Bokek)
The meat is NOT Glatt.
The chicken is Rabbanut Mehadrin.
The cooking is Bishul Yisrael according to the Rema, not the Beit Yosef.
The vegetables are Gush Katif. The cabbage is NOT.

The Mashgiach says, the hard cheeses are not Mehadrin.

Breakfast:
- Breads, pastries, cakes - parbaked or raw frozen , Chasam Sofer Petach Tiqwa
- Packaged yogurts and puddings - some are B"datz . Rubin, but be careful some could be cholov nochri, check packaging
- Grapefruit and Orange Juice from Spout - PriMor ,Chasam Sofer Petach Tiqwa
- Hard Round Cheeses on cutting board- Cholov Nochri
- Gvina Levana, cottage cheese - .....................
- Feta, Bulgarian Cheeses - He claims Belz
- Some type of butter spread- some are cholov nochri
- Fish- He says B"datz ( he says B"datz about alot of things....), but its usually just herring and mackarel
- Tuna - He says B"datz, but there is usually some type of leafy veggie in there i.e. parsley
- Instant Coffee Machine - Cholov Yisroel of some rabbi in Ashkelon
- Espresso Station - Milk is usually Mehadrin Tnuva, you can look at the bag (Yes milk comes in a 5 gallon bag)
- Hot Stations- Not really sure, they serve dinner there also which is fleishig, I'm guessing they switch the stations, but i wouldn't....
- Produce - He says B"datz ( he says B"datz about alot of things....)
- Cereals- some are cholov nochri


Lounge:
Basically the same cakes and fruits as breakfast.

Mashgiach's number 050-892-2728
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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #680 on: October 07, 2013, 09:50:49 AM »
Yep, that just means one thing........
AS Dan posted it is over. Will they still accept reservations for Feb?

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #681 on: October 07, 2013, 10:14:47 AM »
AS Dan posted it is over. Will they still accept reservations for Feb?
No, b/c it's over.
But they used to accept reservation till the end of Feb, so some ppl may have some nights then.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #682 on: October 07, 2013, 10:46:33 AM »
I got a motzSh dec 7 not sure if gona use it though, kinda bad time, night before my return flight... I was never there maybe it's worth it..

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #683 on: October 07, 2013, 11:04:40 AM »
No, b/c it's over.
But they used to accept reservation till the end of Feb, so some ppl may have some nights then.
I made the reservation a month ago. I remember with the Plaza in Jerusalem they did not let you keep the reservation. I am hoping this is not the same circumstance.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #684 on: October 07, 2013, 11:08:55 AM »
I made the reservation a month ago. I remember with the Plaza in Jerusalem they did not let you keep the reservation. I am hoping this is not the same circumstance.
Did they give compensation when that happened?

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #685 on: October 07, 2013, 11:09:55 AM »
Did they give compensation when that happened?
Yes they did. Dan had a post about how to get compensation in points.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #686 on: October 07, 2013, 11:22:06 AM »
Plaza circumstances were very different as they were stiffing SPG.
They put us up at the Manilla. Search for Manilla on the main site for a few posts on what happened back then.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #687 on: October 07, 2013, 11:35:23 AM »
Plaza circumstances were very different as they were stiffing SPG.
But that shouldn't affect how SPG deals with their dissatisfied customers now.
Not safe to imagine they'd do s/t similar?

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #688 on: October 07, 2013, 12:05:55 PM »
Plaza circumstances were very different as they were stiffing SPG.
They put us up at the Manilla. Search for Manilla on the main site for a few posts on what happened back then.
Do you think they will honor the reservations at this hotel?

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #689 on: October 07, 2013, 01:27:57 PM »
LM Eilat not bookable after 01/08/14...
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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #690 on: October 07, 2013, 01:31:07 PM »
LM Eilat not bookable after 01/08/14...
What a shame...where will we stay now in israel

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #691 on: October 07, 2013, 01:48:54 PM »
What a shame...where will we stay now in israel
Agreed.
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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #692 on: October 07, 2013, 02:09:42 PM »
Plaza circumstances were very different as they were stiffing SPG.
They put us up at the Manilla. Search for Manilla on the main site for a few posts on what happened back then.
Search for Mamilla.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #693 on: October 07, 2013, 02:10:50 PM »
Search for Mamilla.
Lol. Darn S4 autocorrect :D
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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #694 on: October 08, 2013, 01:13:52 AM »
Anyone else notice that it seems they blocked all award nights for the rest of the year. Not one night opened..
There is availability for Today the 8th. So it can't be all blocked out.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #695 on: October 08, 2013, 08:07:29 AM »
anyone have Wed Oct 9th i can use? i have a couple of other days avail in oct?
PM me.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #696 on: October 08, 2013, 09:15:23 AM »
if anyone has for the week of chanukah please let me know.. (first week of december)

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #697 on: October 08, 2013, 03:52:49 PM »
Looking for Dec 25-27

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #698 on: October 17, 2013, 03:20:01 PM »
As a valued member of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, we are writing to inform you of some news regarding Le Méridien Dead Sea. Effective, December 31, 2013, the hotel will no longer be affiliated with Le Méridien or Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
We see that you are currently holding a reservation(s) at the hotel and to limit any concern or inconvenience on your part, we want you to know that we are working on identifying a suitable alternative in the area to which we will relocate your reservation(s) at no additional cost to you. You do not have to take any action if you would like us to handle on your behalf. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, please email us at executive.guest.service@starwoodhotels.com and we will cancel on your behalf.

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Re: Hurray, SPG Dead Sea is back!!!
« Reply #699 on: October 17, 2013, 03:42:34 PM »
As a valued member of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, we are writing to inform you of some news regarding Le Méridien Dead Sea. Effective, December 31, 2013, the hotel will no longer be affiliated with Le Méridien or Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
We see that you are currently holding a reservation(s) at the hotel and to limit any concern or inconvenience on your part, we want you to know that we are working on identifying a suitable alternative in the area to which we will relocate your reservation(s) at no additional cost to you. You do not have to take any action if you would like us to handle on your behalf. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, please email us at executive.guest.service@starwoodhotels.com and we will cancel on your behalf.
Got the same e mail
Let's see what LMDS comes up with....
it CAN be done!