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www.hotelsnearshuls.com
www.shabbosgetaways.blogspot.com
www.reservekosher.com/listing-great,-kosher-hotel-in-piscataway,-nj-1488.html
www.godaven.com

Halachic info
http://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/501/the-travelers-halachic-guide-to-hotels/
www.yutorah.org/togo/sukkot/articles/sukkot_to-go_-_5770_rabbi_flug.pdf
www.crcweb.org/ask_rav/shabbosinhotel.php

Dan's AC sensor override (VIP mode) instructions 
Most hotels in Hawaii have an Inncom thermostat. 
To enter VIP mode:
-While you are holding "display"
- Press "off", then
- Press "Up" arrow
-Then release "display"
You still can't open/close the balcony, (It still displays if the balcony is open or closed, but it lets the AC run while the balcony is open.)
 but the AC will run if you leave it open and you won't be trapped in your room.  Plus you can also set the AC to lower temps in VIP mode.

Ideas to enter hotel rooms with electronic locks
-Many like to just tape down the latch hole to ensure easy access  (simplest way is to tape the key card over the hole)
-some will just stuff the hole with tissues (you run the risk of it slipping out)
-on cruises, and some hotels, you can use one of those thin refrigerator magnets, put it on the door jamb to cover the hole where the door latch goes.
-others rely on the poskim who allow you to ask a goy (see above)
-exterior portable lock http://www.thexlock.com/
and then there's the best one yet
-Haven't tried it at a hotel but on a cruise I tied a gartel to the inside door handle and left a little sticking out the bottom of the door. I just had to pull the gartel and the door opened. :)


Packing List
challah (4x)                                                        paper plates                             large mixing bowl
wine/grape juice (3x)                                         paper cups                               plastic disposable containers
Plastic silver kiddush cup                                    silver pasticware                      BAGGIES, 3 sizes, tons
neirois (Fri night + Motzei shabbos-2x)              tablecloth (or white towels)     Israeli small/large baggies
matches                                                             white napkins                           tape
empty cans (upside down) as safe holders        shnaps plastic cups                  rope
besomim (cinnamon/cloves)                               shnaps bottle                       timer(s)
havdollah ner (or 2 shabbos ones)                    negel vasser cup                     3prong-to-2prong plug adapters (for timers)
bentchers/zmirois                                              sharp pareve knife                shabbos tissues
siddurs                                                               cutting mat
tinfoil                                                                  sharp fleishig knife

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #302 on: July 02, 2015, 11:25:08 AM »
I used the Hampton inn in Parsippany to arrange a shabbos extremely helpful and accommodating!
I would recommend them to anyone.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #303 on: July 02, 2015, 11:38:05 AM »
Quote from: VacationLover on July 02, 2015, 11:00:12 AM
The reply is.... no words....
ouch
what a chilul Hashem
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #304 on: July 02, 2015, 11:42:04 AM »
Quote from: VacationLover on July 02, 2015, 11:00:12 AM
The reply is.... no words....
To us who understand.  How is the read to someone who does not know our culture?  Would they assume that we would have asked the waiter to please assign the bill to our room without us signing?  You can dan l'chaf zchus some of the claims, but all in all yikes.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #305 on: July 02, 2015, 11:57:40 AM »
Quote from: srap on July 02, 2015, 11:42:04 AM
To us who understand.  How is the read to someone who does not know our culture?  Would they assume that we would have asked the waiter to please assign the bill to our room without us signing?  You can dan l'chaf zchus some of the claims, but all in all yikes.
I've been in similar predicaments in many hotels on shabbos, as long as your a mentsch, they will do whatever they can to acomodate. The problems starts when we they come with their self entitled attitudes. The hotel staff feels taken advantage of. Even more so when these requests become a demand, instead of a polite request.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #306 on: July 02, 2015, 11:58:58 AM »
Quote from: clear thinker on July 02, 2015, 11:25:08 AM
I used the Hampton inn in Parsippany to arrange a shabbos extremely helpful and accommodating!
I would recommend them to anyone.
How long ago was that?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #307 on: July 02, 2015, 12:00:57 PM »
Quote from: VacationLover on July 02, 2015, 11:00:12 AM
The reply is.... no words....
I'm in no way justifying the reviews. See my previous post. However, if you look at the manager response, she really fought back and chewed him out. First I thought, he had it coming, but look at her next few responses, she really goes to town, she actually went so far to call one of her guests a liar.... 2 sides to every story...
 #justsayin
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #308 on: July 02, 2015, 12:07:00 PM »
Quote from: tzifanya54 on July 02, 2015, 12:00:57 PM
I'm in no way justifying the reviews. See my previous post. However, if you look at the manager response, she really fought back and chewed him out. First I thought, he had it coming, but look at her next few responses, she really goes to town, she actually went so far to call one of her guests a liar.... 2 sides to every story...
 #justsayin
Neither his review nor her side of the story justified anything he did
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #309 on: July 02, 2015, 12:17:24 PM »
Quote from: Emkay on July 02, 2015, 12:07:00 PM
Neither his review nor her side of the story justified anything he did
Again, my point wasn't to justify him at all (as I stated). I was merely pointing out that she isn't the nicest, or most professional GM, as is clearly evidenced by the kind of responses she writes. Hence, the conclusion that there may have been real issues that occurred during his stay. That would still not entitle him to write that review though.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #310 on: July 02, 2015, 12:19:59 PM »
Quote from: tzifanya54 on July 02, 2015, 11:57:40 AM
I've been in similar predicaments in many hotels on shabbos, as long as your a mentsch, they will do whatever they can to acomodate. The problems starts when we they come with their self entitled attitudes. The hotel staff feels taken advantage of. Even more so when these requests become a demand, instead of a polite request.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #311 on: July 02, 2015, 12:33:00 PM »
Getting back to the title of the thread...where is a good getaway for shabbos?  Something with nature, walks, peaceful.  Not a 5k IHG on the highway (although I wouldn't mind that price)
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #312 on: July 02, 2015, 12:51:39 PM »
Quote from: srap on July 02, 2015, 12:33:00 PM
Getting back to the title of the thread...where is a good getaway for shabbos?  Something with nature, walks, peaceful.  Not a 5k IHG on the highway (although I wouldn't mind that price)
What area?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #315 on: July 02, 2015, 01:45:34 PM »
Quote from: clear thinker on July 02, 2015, 01:41:56 PM
2 years
Figured cuz it looks like they just updated their policy.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #316 on: July 02, 2015, 03:26:49 PM »
Quote from: srap on July 02, 2015, 12:33:00 PM
Getting back to the title of the thread...where is a good getaway for shabbos?  Something with nature, walks, peaceful.  Not a 5k IHG on the highway (although I wouldn't mind that price)
Crowne plaza stamford ct  :P
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #317 on: July 02, 2015, 04:22:31 PM »
Quote from: DMYD on July 02, 2015, 01:45:34 PM
Figured cuz it looks like they just updated their policy.
Where did you check?
You called them?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #318 on: July 02, 2015, 04:23:37 PM »
Quote from: clear thinker on July 02, 2015, 04:22:31 PM
Where did you check?
You called them?
No just from people who tried and was told about hot plates.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #319 on: July 03, 2015, 01:00:22 AM »
If I get a suite with a kitchen can I use a hotplate then?
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