Author Topic: Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem (Read 1161428 times)

S209 · « **Reply #4380 on:** January 25, 2019, 08:14:09 AM »

Quote from: elya on January 25, 2019, 01:52:16 AM

The answer to that question is a surprising yes!

I was told first hand by someone who spoke to the Mashgiach for a while regarding which products/Hechsherim he uses, and then asked to go through the kitchen where he found quite a few things the Mashgiach had mentioned a few minutes prior he would never use.

I have heard this specific story happen to more than one person. (Only one being first hand, other being second hand)

Wow. Do you have more specifics? I’m taking this with a grain of salt but like I said

Quote from: S209 on January 24, 2019, 06:23:43 PM

The mashgiach is bound by the rules of the Rabbanut, nobody else. Nobody will call him out on doing something wrong as long as it’s within the guidelines of the Rabbanut, which is antithetical to the basis of requiring kosher certification in the first place.

elya · « **Reply #4381 on:** January 25, 2019, 10:44:15 AM »

Quote from: S209 on January 25, 2019, 08:14:09 AM

Wow. Do you have more specifics? I’m taking this with a grain of salt but like I said

Im happy to give you the number of the person this happened to.

S209 · « **Reply #4382 on:** January 25, 2019, 02:24:16 PM »

Quote from: elya on January 25, 2019, 10:44:15 AM

Im happy to give you the number of the person this happened to.

Thanks

ushdadude · « **Reply #4383 on:** January 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM »

Just saying, I saved up points to use at WAJ but it didn't work out . Used them at the WABH.... Amazing!

mochjas · « **Reply #4384 on:** January 25, 2019, 04:32:00 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on January 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM

Just saying, I saved up points to use at WAJ but it didn't work out . Used them at the WABH.... Amazing!

can you eat the breakfast?? Is it mehadrin??

ushdadude · « **Reply #4385 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:22:03 PM »

Quote from: mochjas on January 25, 2019, 04:32:00 PM

can you eat the breakfast?? Is it mehadrin??

gswannabe · « **Reply #4386 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:29:13 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on January 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM

Just saying, I saved up points to use at WAJ but it didn't work out . Used them at the WABH.... Amazing!

I am going this week. Looking forward!

cmey · « **Reply #4387 on:** January 27, 2019, 05:59:53 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on January 24, 2019, 10:46:56 AM

And what makes you think they don't have the exact same thought process that you have? I'd venture to say they do.

I'll explain it for you simply. Bandwagon effect.

Quote from: Dan on January 24, 2019, 11:24:59 AM

Right, I'm sure none of them did any research
Nice way to be DL"Z

Quote from: Emkay on January 25, 2019, 01:07:15 AM

No, but he will leave out certain things (As he did when I spoke to him).

Quote from: elya on January 25, 2019, 01:52:16 AM

The answer to that question is a surprising yes!

I was told first hand by someone who spoke to the Mashgiach for a while regarding which products/Hechsherim he uses, and then asked to go through the kitchen where he found quite a few things the Mashgiach had mentioned a few minutes prior he would never use.

I have heard this specific story happen to more than one person. (Only one being first hand, other being second hand)

It seems that the DL”Z in this case was to assume that Emkay had a good basis for what he was saying.....

shimino1 · « **Reply #4388 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:37:47 AM »

If anyone isn't eating Breakfast at the hotel, please PM me.
I live 5 minutes away and will be glad to "check the Kashrus" by tasting the food.

Thanks!

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #4389 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:57:16 AM »

Quote from: shimino1 on January 28, 2019, 03:37:47 AM

If anyone isn't eating Breakfast at the hotel, please PM me.
I live 5 minutes away and will be glad to "check the Kashrus" by tasting the food.

Thanks!

And be machshil you?

yaakovely · « **Reply #4390 on:** January 28, 2019, 11:28:01 AM »

I ate there this morning, the food was great! I spoke to someone who works in the Kashrus industry in Israel. He told me that it is Nothing more or less than Rabbanut Yerushalayim. So if you hold of the Hechsher great if you don't then don't eat there. They are only bound to their Hashgachas standard and no one else.

yaakovely · « **Reply #4391 on:** January 28, 2019, 11:30:16 AM »

And btw if someone is staying there this week and is not eating breakfast, lmk

shimino1 · « **Reply #4392 on:** January 28, 2019, 12:42:42 PM »

I will pay for breakfast if you are not using it!
PM to make a deal!

Matovu · « **Reply #4393 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:44:54 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on January 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM

Just saying, I saved up points to use at WAJ but it didn't work out . Used them at the WABH.... Amazing!

WABH ?

ushdadude · « **Reply #4394 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Matovu on January 28, 2019, 02:44:54 PM

WABH ?

Beverly hills

ludmila · « **Reply #4395 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:26:52 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on January 28, 2019, 02:52:41 PM

Beverly hills

It is very nice , we stayed last year .

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #4396 on:** February 05, 2019, 02:59:38 PM »

I have an upcoming stay at the WAJ, booked through a combination of different ways - some (3rd party) hilton certs, hilton points and chase points, with three different confirmation numbers. Does it make sense to reach out in advance to combine them into one or is it too much of a hassle (and I should just deal with it upon arrival)?

farmbochur · « **Reply #4397 on:** February 05, 2019, 03:10:22 PM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 05, 2019, 02:59:38 PM

I have an upcoming stay at the WAJ, booked through a combination of different ways - some (3rd party) hilton certs, hilton points and chase points, with three different confirmation numbers. Does it make sense to reach out in advance to combine them into one or is it too much of a hassle (and I should just deal with it upon arrival)?

If you're reluctant to call the property directly, maybe try Hilton reservations. I just used 3 certs from 3 accounts (spanning 2 different last names) and the phone rep has no issue booking for me. She also notated that the 3 reservations were for 1 continuous stay.

Yitz · « **Reply #4398 on:** February 06, 2019, 09:58:48 AM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 05, 2019, 02:59:38 PM

I have an upcoming stay at the WAJ, booked through a combination of different ways - some (3rd party) hilton certs, hilton points and chase points, with three different confirmation numbers. Does it make sense to reach out in advance to combine them into one or is it too much of a hassle (and I should just deal with it upon arrival)?

I just stayed with that kind of booking. I am a Diamond and when it cam to the chase nights that I booked (it is called Expedia by Waldorf) they wanted me to change rooms. I convinced them not to change. It was a little tough.

gross5g · « **Reply #4399 on:** February 06, 2019, 10:19:05 AM »

Chase works through Expedia which makes it a 3rd party booking.
3rd party bookings don't get benefits like status , or get points. So maybe that's why wanted you to change rooms bc u lost your status for those nights. Or they needed the rooms.

Best bet is when u get to hotel tell them right away u have what's called back to back reservations

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