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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
« Reply #500 on: July 12, 2017, 02:53:12 PM »
Is it true that Holiday Inn Express charges for a shabbos key?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #501 on: July 12, 2017, 03:09:25 PM »
Is it true that Holiday Inn Express charges for a shabbos key?
The CP does. Just leave the door open a crack and put valuables in the safe.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #502 on: July 12, 2017, 05:52:05 PM »
Any thoughts on the Beverly Waldorf for Shabbos?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #503 on: July 12, 2017, 09:33:16 PM »
The CP does. Just leave the door open a crack and put valuables in the safe.
Not comfortable leaving the door open

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #504 on: July 12, 2017, 09:34:52 PM »
Anyone know a hotel that has a minyan this weekend in the tristate area with or without food?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #505 on: July 12, 2017, 10:08:44 PM »
Anyone know a hotel that has a minyan this weekend in the tristate area with or without food?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #506 on: July 12, 2017, 10:12:25 PM »
Crown plaza Stamford CT
they probably have a minute there most weekends of the year. ( Based on past work experience and that of collegues)

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #507 on: July 12, 2017, 10:36:09 PM »
Crown plaza Stamford CT
They want you to pay $100.00 for a hard key

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #508 on: July 12, 2017, 10:40:01 PM »
They want you to pay $100.00 for a hard key
its probably just a deposit. If you give the key back they will give you the $ back.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #509 on: July 12, 2017, 10:51:10 PM »
its probably just a deposit. If you give the key back they will give you the $ back.
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #510 on: July 12, 2017, 11:01:58 PM »
its probably just a deposit. If you give the key back they will give you the $ back.
They said it's not refundable.  It's the fee to change the lock to Manuel.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #511 on: July 13, 2017, 09:48:45 PM »
Anyone with experience from the past few months with the Hyatt house in Parsippany?
Is it still shabbos freindly? (main concern is about the hotplate etc.)
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #512 on: July 13, 2017, 09:55:03 PM »
They said it's not refundable.  It's the fee to change the lock to Manuel.
so just leave the door open

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #513 on: July 19, 2017, 03:34:42 AM »
Any thoughts on the Beverly Waldorf for Shabbos?
i have the same q is it near a Shul?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #514 on: July 19, 2017, 01:03:46 PM »
Does any one have experience staying at the Residence Inn West Orange for Shabbos?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #515 on: July 31, 2017, 10:46:13 PM »
Anyone have any idea if I might have minyan shabbos nachmi at Hyatt Chesapeake Bay?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #516 on: August 02, 2017, 10:10:06 AM »
Can anyone recommend a hotel in the 2-4 hour proximity to NYC for this Shabbos weekend (Aug. 4-6) where I can go with about 10 couples?

I have my own Sefer Torah & Minyan and would prefer a place where I can get a conference room with my own food (without a licensed caterer) or I will take out another suite for the eating and Davening.

Or if anyone knows of a place where there will be another group and I can join them.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #517 on: August 02, 2017, 11:11:33 AM »
Can anyone recommend a hotel in the 2-4 hour proximity to NYC for this Shabbos weekend (Aug. 4-6) where I can go with about 10 couples?

I have my own Sefer Torah & Minyan and would prefer a place where I can get a conference room with my own food (without a licensed caterer) or I will take out another suite for the eating and Davening.

Or if anyone knows of a place where there will be another group and I can join them.

There is an organized ARACHIM group in Crowne Plaza Stmfrd Ct.  you might be able to get rooms and a private ballroom there. PM me for details

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #518 on: August 02, 2017, 11:26:24 AM »
There is an organized ARACHIM group in Crowne Plaza Stmfrd Ct.  you might be able to get rooms and a private ballroom there. PM me for details

Thanks. Any other options without such a big crowd?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #519 on: August 02, 2017, 11:27:49 AM »
Thanks. Any other options without such a big crowd?
Not such a big deal... You'll enjoy it there, it has a beautiful lobby and alot of space for everyone...
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