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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 #360 on: December 03, 2015, 07:07:27 AM »
Is there any regular kosher hotel with meals in the NY area?
avenue plaza, BP.
Raleigh, South Fallsburg.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #361 on: December 03, 2015, 10:15:44 AM »
avenue plaza, BP.
Raleigh, South Fallsburg.
Thank you

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #362 on: December 20, 2015, 04:01:55 AM »
im thinking of going away this coming shabbos 12/26- any groups going to any spg hotels in tri state area where will be minyan?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #363 on: December 22, 2015, 11:19:27 AM »
Looking to book a Shabbos Sheva Berachos for around 100 ppl in the tristate area, I was told by Sheraton that company policy is not to allow points for large gatherings etc.. Anyone ever hear of that?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #364 on: December 22, 2015, 12:14:18 PM »
Looking to book a Shabbos Sheva Berachos for around 100 ppl in the tristate area, I was told by Sheraton that company policy is not to allow points for large gatherings etc.. Anyone ever hear of that?
you might want to post your question in the starwood thread
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #365 on: December 22, 2015, 12:27:12 PM »
you might want to post your question in the starwood thread
Good point will do ty

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #366 on: December 22, 2015, 01:51:34 PM »
Looking for a  place I can go for Shabbos  within a hr of Jerusalem that has mehadrin  meals either in the hotel or  near by

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #367 on: December 22, 2015, 01:56:06 PM »

Looking for a  place I can go for Shabbos  within a hr of Jerusalem that has mehadrin  meals either in the hotel or  near by
kibbutz lavi? Not actually sure how far it is but check it out

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #368 on: December 22, 2015, 02:06:40 PM »
It's too far .My wife can't travel that far  but thanx for the suggestion

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #369 on: January 06, 2016, 10:01:14 AM »
Anyone know the status of  Sheraton in Eatontown for shabbos?
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #370 on: January 06, 2016, 05:42:20 PM »
Anyone know the status of  Sheraton in Eatontown for shabbos?
status of what?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #371 on: January 06, 2016, 05:42:46 PM »
status of what?
Anyone have experience there?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #372 on: January 06, 2016, 05:51:30 PM »
Anyone have experience there?
was there for shabbos a few years ago. Older hotel DeCent upkeep but no great shakes. Davend at the Whalepond Shultz which is in the eruv if it matters

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #373 on: January 10, 2016, 01:55:59 PM »
does anyone have a packing list for shabbos in hotel with all details like challah cover, salt, besomim... (all those things easy to forget)
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #374 on: January 10, 2016, 02:03:01 PM »
does anyone have a packing list for shabbos in hotel with all details like challah cover, salt, besomim... (all those things easy to forget)
Duct tape (for door lock)
Can use napkin for challah cover.
There's really nothing special besides the food for Shabbos and paper goods.
Kiddush and Besamim supplies.

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #375 on: January 10, 2016, 02:31:38 PM »
Duct tape (for door lock)
Can use napkin for challah cover.
There's really nothing special besides the food for Shabbos and paper goods.
Kiddush and Besamim supplies.
and candles and wine opener and ... was looking for comprehensive list of food, paper goods, and kitchen gadgets. had one just cant find it
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #376 on: January 10, 2016, 03:05:33 PM »
and candles and wine opener and ... was looking for comprehensive list of food, paper goods, and kitchen gadgets. had one just cant find it
When/where is the party?

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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #377 on: January 10, 2016, 11:14:40 PM »
When/where is the party?
how was yours this weekend?  :P
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Re: Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #378 on: January 10, 2016, 11:15:37 PM »
does anyone have a packing list for shabbos in hotel with all details like challah cover, salt, besomim... (all those things easy to forget)
done with mine. pm me if it could be of help to anyone else...
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Shabbos at a hotel master thread
« Reply #379 on: January 10, 2016, 11:28:45 PM »
done with mine. pm me if it could be of help to anyone else...
why don't you just add it to the wiki I'm sure it will be a help to many, me included.
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