Author Topic: Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem (Read 1170696 times)

coralsnake · « **Reply #2780 on:** August 08, 2016, 01:13:36 PM »

Quote from: jonnydm on August 08, 2016, 12:44:58 PM

I tried to Google this but couldn't find anything. Does the WAJ have mehadrin kashrus? If not, anything different on Shabbos / around sukkos time?

Its all in the wiki next to the word "isreal", whatever that is.

Yitz · « **Reply #2781 on:** August 08, 2016, 01:17:18 PM »

Quote from: jonnydm on August 08, 2016, 12:44:58 PM

I tried to Google this but couldn't find anything. Does the WAJ have mehadrin kashrus? If not, anything different on Shabbos / around sukkos time?

In this thread Dan posted a Tel for the Mashgiach. He is a very nice person and you can ask him all your questions.

elya · « **Reply #2782 on:** August 08, 2016, 02:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Yitz on August 08, 2016, 01:17:18 PM

In this thread Dan posted a Tel for the Mashgiach. He is a very nice person and you can ask him all your questions.

I have had personal experience where, he promised me something is one way, and when I got to he hotel I verified that it just wasnt true.

Your best bet is to call a competent Halachic authority.

cholent · « **Reply #2783 on:** August 09, 2016, 12:17:38 AM »

Not to sound like an idiot, but when you get that email before your stay welcoming you in advance, they ask your food and beverage preferences: what is that about?

Let3 · « **Reply #2784 on:** August 09, 2016, 08:14:54 AM »

Quote from: elya on August 08, 2016, 01:08:15 PM

Hashgacha is plain Rabbanut.

Instead of relying on anonymous people, why don't you pick up the phone and call a reliable Rabbi who has been to the hotel kitchen, or knows someone that has, and see what he says.

P.S. The few Rabbanim that I have spoken with (that have actually checked out the kitchens top to bottom), all said they cannot recommend it.

would you by any chance be able to tell me which rabanim actually went into the kitchen?
as far as i know, very few were allowed in, and they say they cant recommend eating there because of that (not that they are wrong, but hard to get first hand info...)

elya · « **Reply #2785 on:** August 09, 2016, 08:27:55 AM »

Quote from: Let3 on August 09, 2016, 08:14:54 AM

would you by any chance be able to tell me which rabanim actually went into the kitchen?
as far as i know, very few were allowed in, and they say they cant recommend eating there because of that (not that they are wrong, but hard to get first hand info...)

I spoke with one that was there himself, and said he went through the entire kitchen top to bottom, and he cannot recommend it.

He has told quite a few people what exactly his problems were, including the hotel staff themselves, but they had no interest in changing anything.

Let3 · « **Reply #2786 on:** August 09, 2016, 01:35:10 PM »

r kuber ?

Hjay · « **Reply #2787 on:** August 12, 2016, 08:25:23 AM »

I heard yesterday that the WAJ is up for sale… any truth to that?!

Yitz · « **Reply #2788 on:** August 12, 2016, 08:33:22 AM »

Quote from: Hjay on August 12, 2016, 08:25:23 AM

I heard yesterday that the WAJ is up for sale… any truth to that?!

Does not surprise me

Chief Rabbi of New York · « **Reply #2789 on:** August 12, 2016, 10:04:47 AM »

i know this question has probably been asked a dozen times.
if i make the reservation in someone else's name.
can my name be added to the reservation and can i check in etc....

cholent · « **Reply #2790 on:** August 12, 2016, 10:09:58 AM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on August 12, 2016, 10:04:47 AM

i know this question has probably been asked a dozen times.
if i make the reservation in someone else's name.
can my name be added to the reservation and can i check in etc....

Yes

esi · « **Reply #2791 on:** August 15, 2016, 07:34:50 AM »

FYI for all those wondering, breakfast remains free for gold and platinum members on points reservations.

cholent · « **Reply #2792 on:** August 15, 2016, 07:37:30 AM »

Quote from: esi on August 15, 2016, 07:34:50 AM

FYI for all those wondering, breakfast remains free for gold and platinum members on points reservations.

How's your stay? Did you get upgraded?

esi · « **Reply #2793 on:** August 15, 2016, 08:11:30 AM »

Quote from: cholent on August 15, 2016, 07:37:30 AM

How's your stay? Did you get upgraded?

Just got there. Nice service. We got upgraded, but not majorly. Balcony room. I think it's a two category upgrade. Nice view

mochjas · « **Reply #2794 on:** August 15, 2016, 08:27:27 AM »

It seems like they blocked all rooms for Shavuot next year is that normal? Or will they open it up as we get closer?

davidmal · « **Reply #2795 on:** August 15, 2016, 12:42:27 PM »

Quote from: mochjas on August 15, 2016, 08:27:27 AM

It seems like they blocked all rooms for Shavuot next year is that normal? Or will they open it up as we get closer?

sounds normal

Denverite · « **Reply #2796 on:** August 15, 2016, 06:17:03 PM »

Quote from: mochjas on August 15, 2016, 08:27:27 AM

It seems like they blocked all rooms for Shavuot next year is that normal? Or will they open it up as we get closer?

No idea if they'll open it back up but we went two years ago for Shavuot and I know at certain points it was blocked for this year but then they did open it up for both Pesach and Shavuot. Play around and make sure that you only put 2ppl and see if they also have it set now for a 5 night minimum.

coupongal · « **Reply #2797 on:** August 21, 2016, 07:36:06 AM »

if i book with points or free weekend night stay, will that still come with breakfast? I am a diamond member

cholent · « **Reply #2798 on:** August 21, 2016, 07:37:09 AM »

Quote from: coupongal on August 21, 2016, 07:36:06 AM

if i book with points or free weekend night stay, will that still come with breakfast? I am a diamond member

Yes

davidmal · « **Reply #2799 on:** August 21, 2016, 12:13:07 PM »

Quote from: coupongal on August 21, 2016, 07:36:06 AM

if i book with points or free weekend night stay, will that still come with breakfast? I am a diamond member

But you can't use your DSU

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