Shabbos at A Hotel Master Thread

Topic Wiki

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

« Last edited by MarkR on June 29, 2020, 09:01:05 PM »

bosoxfan:
"Judaism requires common sense." -Dan

Which should include not putting yourself in a position where such issues come up. If you're not traveling for business, these factors should be taken into account while planning the trip.

Dan:

--- Quote from: moish on May 19, 2011, 03:22:07 PM ---you definitely use the bathroom over the course of shabbos, at least i do = nehena from the light

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But you won't go out and chill on the balcony at night and have some hanaah. Or better yet eat something by the shabbos licht?

If I didn't know better I'd say my leg was being pulled.

Dan:

--- Quote from: moish on May 19, 2011, 03:26:46 PM ---i disagree

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Very well.
You light your licht where you urinate and defecate and I'll light them on the balcony...
And bosoxfan will just be at home.
:)

moish:

--- Quote from: Dan on May 19, 2011, 03:24:51 PM ---But you won't go out and chill on the balcony at night and have some hanaah. Or better yet eat something by the shabbos licht?

If I didn't know better I'd say my leg was being pulled.

--- End quote ---
like i said, it was never an option for me to light a tealight on a porch logistic wise.
and i rarely ever venture out to the porch

bosoxfan:

--- Quote from: Dan on May 19, 2011, 03:28:22 PM ---
And bosoxfan will just be at home.
:)

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It mat not be as simple for me to go away as it is for others. But I do travel, and Chabad definitely makes it easier. :)