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bubbles · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM »

Quote from: jack on July 06, 2008, 12:47:07 PM

Anyone have any tips on the poconos? Wanted to get away for some quiet time with the wife for 2 days...
Is there any kosher food up there?
Has anyone stayed at the Ceasars? Would like to use my spg points for a free stay any tips on which one?

Any tips on area attractions or anything else would really be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jack

No one has updated this in awhile. I'm thinking about going there next week with spg points. Anyone have any info they can share? Which one of the 3 resorts would you recommend?

lunatic · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:07:00 PM »

See here http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=6825.15

bubbles · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:26:43 PM »

AtallD · « **Reply #23 on:** August 19, 2011, 04:38:33 PM »

Quote from: bubbles on August 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM

No one has updated this in awhile. I'm thinking about going there next week with spg points. Anyone have any info they can share? Which one of the 3 resorts would you recommend?

I went with my wife a few weeks ago for four days. We went to Pocono Palace. Great place. Staff is really nice and friendly. We used SPG points for the lowest level room and got upgraded to the champagne room. Room is a bit outdated, but if you ignore the decor, it's great to have a pool, sauna and jacuzzi in your room (2 floors)! They provide you with breakfast and dinner (meal mart) in your room. The breakfast is starbucks coffee, cereal (kosher), and meal mart omlettes (airplane style). They also provided us with fresh fruits upon special request. Dinner meals were pretty bad (microwaved freeze dried chicken, meat). We brought a foreman and some frozen meat and we ate that instead - there are refrigerators in the room. They have nice grounds, including a lake, fishing gear, paddle boats... there is a horseback riding place rigth next door which was quite fun and a shooting range nearby which was fun too. They provide free transportation to and from Mount Airy Casino at any time of day.
I think I pretty much covered everything... hope this is helpful.

Dan · « **Reply #24 on:** August 19, 2011, 04:45:20 PM »

Thanks for the report.
What made you pick Pocono Palace over the other options?
Did you order the kosher food in advance?
What is your SPG status?

bubbles · « **Reply #25 on:** August 19, 2011, 04:52:17 PM »

Thnx for the info. Did you find the rooms to be clean and well kept? I'm hearing from some people it's pretty dirty and that's my biggest concern.

lunatic · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:37:35 AM »

We did not find the rooms to be dirty.... not the most modern, but certainly not dirty. We stayed at the Paradise stream

Saver2000 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:04:24 AM »

I plan on going to the poconos this week. I will iy"h be staying in the lake wallenpaupack area. Does anybody know where the closest minyan is? Also is there any store in the area that sells kosher food? Any advice/input is greatly appreciated. Thanx

P.s. If anybody has experience with specific attractions in the area please let me know.

jack · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:56:52 PM »

Dan, u do know it is couples only resort-no baby

AtallD · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:38:55 PM »

Quote from: Dan on August 19, 2011, 04:45:20 PM

Thanks for the report.
What made you pick Pocono Palace over the other options?
Did you order the kosher food in advance?
What is your SPG status?

I made a mistake. We actually ended up at Paradise Stream. We chose it since it is supposed to be the most newly renovated resort (although that didn't seem to be the case - haven't seen the other resorts to compare though) and it was closest to Camp Dora Golding - where I planned on davening.
We did reserve kosher meals in advance, but it seems like they had plenty to spare so I'm sure they would have available if you didn't order in advance..
We are corporate SPG with not very many stays. It was a quiet time at the resort and we asked for an upgrade and they were happy to give us one.

Quote from: bubbles on August 19, 2011, 04:52:17 PM

Thnx for the info. Did you find the rooms to be clean and well kept? I'm hearing from some people it's pretty dirty and that's my biggest concern.

We were also concerned about that since many online review seem to say that the rooms are dirty, etc.. but we were pleasantly surprised (and we have high standards.) The rooms were very clean. Also, as I mentioned before, the staff is super friendly and out to accommodate your needs. If you feel your room is dirty, they will show you as many rooms as you'd like until you feel comfortable.

plainbachur · « **Reply #30 on:** August 06, 2012, 12:10:36 AM »

Anybody being in poconos this week? Anything new to do?

mek · « **Reply #31 on:** August 06, 2012, 12:00:07 PM »

Was just there recently and went boating, swimming, horseback riding, and a shooting range. You can also go to Mount Airy Casino if your into that stuff. I actually stayed there and it was very nice

lechaim2life · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:12:19 AM »

Quote from: mek on August 06, 2012, 12:00:07 PM

Was just there recently and went boating, swimming, horseback riding, and a shooting range. You can also go to Mount Airy Casino if your into that stuff. I actually stayed there and it was very nice

Where did you stay? Were you there for a shabbos? Any idea if there is a minyan walking distance?

plainbachur · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:42:51 AM »

Any body have speed boat I can rent?

naftoli · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:50:36 PM »

is there what to look for a minyian in that area?
i see some of the hotels are couple's only wonder which nice resorts there will let in kids

mek · « **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:43:43 PM »

Quote from: lechaim2life on August 07, 2012, 09:12:19 AM

Where did you stay? Were you there for a shabbos? Any idea if there is a minyan walking distance?

I stayed in the Mount Airy Casino during the week not for shabbos. Its not within walking distance to any shul and I dont think any hotels are unless you stay in the scranton area but you'd have to check into that.

mek · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:53:01 PM »

Quote from: naftoli on August 07, 2012, 09:50:36 PM

is there what to look for a minyian in that area?
i see some of the hotels are couple's only wonder which nice resorts there will let in kids

http://www.godaven.com/maps.asp#Mode=Search&Name=pocono&Radius=30
check each one individually for the times

plainbachur · « **Reply #37 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:50:07 PM »

Couple with baby want to go to poconos which one Is the best resort they have SPG gold

Paradise Stream Resort
Rt 940 Mount Pocono

Cove Haven Resort
Rt 590 Lakeville Pennsylvania

Pocono Palace Resort
Rt 209 Marshalls Creek Pennsylvania

jack · « **Reply #38 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:55:54 PM »

All r adults only resort

plainbachur · « **Reply #39 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:25:25 PM »

Quote from: jack on August 09, 2012, 09:55:54 PM

All r adults only resort

Under 1yr old baby not allowed?

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