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To save you time, here's a sum up of this thread. If you're getting married close to NYC (yes, Brooklyn is in NYC) - just go to the Andaz 5th. :)

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Lakewood
The American Hotel in Freehold TR by @Yehuda here and here
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http://www.berkeleyhotelnj.com/
https://www.bungalowhotel.net/
Hyatt New Brunswick 55min away

NYC Area
SPG
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Westin Jersey City
The Westin New York at Times Square
Element New York Times Square West
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W New York
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Hyatt
Andaz 5th Ave TR by AJK
Andaz Wall St

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North Jersey
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Marriott Glen Point
Sheraton Crossroads (mahwah) 
Sheraton Meadowlands
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Baltimore
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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #280 on: January 23, 2014, 04:34:12 PM »
I'm not chosson yet, but have helped some friends book rooms, and some of these chosson rabbeim say that you must get 2 beds. No roll aways or couches.... :-\

I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #281 on: January 23, 2014, 06:07:20 PM »

I'm not chosson yet, but have helped some friends book rooms, and some of these chosson rabbeim say that you must get 2 beds. No roll aways or couches.... :-\

I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.
Totally agree, it's that plus more.

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #282 on: January 23, 2014, 06:30:50 PM »

I'm not chosson yet, but have helped some friends book rooms, and some of these chosson rabbeim say that you must get 2 beds. No roll aways or couches.... :-\

I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.

Definitely. As part of the (small) female population on ddf, let me just say that I would feel very bad and have heard from married friends that they felt the same

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #283 on: January 24, 2014, 04:59:15 PM »
I guess they don't want her feeling bad that you have to sleep on the couch.
Doubt she will ::) :P 8)

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #284 on: January 26, 2014, 06:56:28 PM »
Heyo!

It's been 2 weeks since the wedding!! I figured I would follow up on my trip report (if I can call it that?) especially since Expedia found something wrong with my review and rejected it.  ???

The American Hotel in Freehold worked out beautifully for our Lakewood wedding. My friend drove (in a separate car) to the hotel the morning of with me. We checked in, took a peek at the room and then took his car to the hall. As I said before, they upgraded us - once I said it was our wedding night - to late-checkout and a suite which had a king size bed and a couch (going to avoid commenting on whether it was used or not  ;) ) Bathroom did not have the separate shower/tub situation that was pictured on Expedia but the shower was humongous and had 3 heads coming from different directions (again, will avoid commenting on whether we used it or not ;) ). The limo was beautiful, driver did not care at all that we were running a little late and the ride was about 20-25 minutes as expected. As per a friend's suggestion, I brought Moscato "champagne" and flutes (that he toveled for me) for the limo ride. That experience was definitely fun, and as I said, it was worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but I could hear why someone would save the money and skip it. We already had the key when we got to the hotel, so we just waved to the front desk clerk (who said "Oh, it's the newlyweds!" Was kinda nice how several employees knew it was our special night) and went upstairs. I had her favorite flowers waiting in the room - great suggestion from my Chosson teacher, and the hotel referred me to the local florist and took care of setting them up in the room. Caterer gave us packed food + plastic utensils which was great, but I also picked up snacks earlier that morning for dinner/breakfast. Late checkout was awesome, took our time leaving until we went to Sheva Brachos.

Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #285 on: January 26, 2014, 07:12:08 PM »
Heyo!


Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!
Most def will, was thinking about doing a similar thing! Keep us posted

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #286 on: January 26, 2014, 07:23:32 PM »
Heyo!

It's been 2 weeks since the wedding!! I figured I would follow up on my trip report (if I can call it that?) especially since Expedia found something wrong with my review and rejected it.  ???

The American Hotel in Freehold worked out beautifully for our Lakewood wedding. My friend drove (in a separate car) to the hotel the morning of with me. We checked in, took a peek at the room and then took his car to the hall. As I said before, they upgraded us - once I said it was our wedding night - to late-checkout and a suite which had a king size bed and a couch (going to avoid commenting on whether it was used or not  ;) ) Bathroom did not have the separate shower/tub situation that was pictured on Expedia but the shower was humongous and had 3 heads coming from different directions (again, will avoid commenting on whether we used it or not ;) ). The limo was beautiful, driver did not care at all that we were running a little late and the ride was about 20-25 minutes as expected. As per a friend's suggestion, I brought Moscato "champagne" and flutes (that he toveled for me) for the limo ride. That experience was definitely fun, and as I said, it was worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but I could hear why someone would save the money and skip it. We already had the key when we got to the hotel, so we just waved to the front desk clerk (who said "Oh, it's the newlyweds!" Was kinda nice how several employees knew it was our special night) and went upstairs. I had her favorite flowers waiting in the room - great suggestion from my Chosson teacher, and the hotel referred me to the local florist and took care of setting them up in the room. Caterer gave us packed food + plastic utensils which was great, but I also picked up snacks earlier that morning for dinner/breakfast. Late checkout was awesome, took our time leaving until we went to Sheva Brachos.

Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!
congrads!!
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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #287 on: January 26, 2014, 08:30:46 PM »
If you're coming into city, just do the Andaz 5th and be done with it.




Brooklyn or marriage?  :D

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #288 on: January 26, 2014, 08:40:59 PM »
Thanks and mazals

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #289 on: January 27, 2014, 01:25:22 AM »
Heyo!

It's been 2 weeks since the wedding!! I figured I would follow up on my trip report (if I can call it that?) especially since Expedia found something wrong with my review and rejected it.  ???

The American Hotel in Freehold worked out beautifully for our Lakewood wedding. My friend drove (in a separate car) to the hotel the morning of with me. We checked in, took a peek at the room and then took his car to the hall. As I said before, they upgraded us - once I said it was our wedding night - to late-checkout and a suite which had a king size bed and a couch (going to avoid commenting on whether it was used or not  ;) ) Bathroom did not have the separate shower/tub situation that was pictured on Expedia but the shower was humongous and had 3 heads coming from different directions (again, will avoid commenting on whether we used it or not ;) ). The limo was beautiful, driver did not care at all that we were running a little late and the ride was about 20-25 minutes as expected. As per a friend's suggestion, I brought Moscato "champagne" and flutes (that he toveled for me) for the limo ride. That experience was definitely fun, and as I said, it was worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but I could hear why someone would save the money and skip it. We already had the key when we got to the hotel, so we just waved to the front desk clerk (who said "Oh, it's the newlyweds!" Was kinda nice how several employees knew it was our special night) and went upstairs. I had her favorite flowers waiting in the room - great suggestion from my Chosson teacher, and the hotel referred me to the local florist and took care of setting them up in the room. Caterer gave us packed food + plastic utensils which was great, but I also picked up snacks earlier that morning for dinner/breakfast. Late checkout was awesome, took our time leaving until we went to Sheva Brachos.

Thanks for the all the suggestions! Follow me in "Up In The Air" as I plan our Israel/Eurotrip honeymoon for this summer!

Glad all worked out and thanks for not sharing TMI.

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #290 on: January 27, 2014, 10:43:57 AM »
Thanks and mazals
Thanks!
Glad all worked out and thanks for not sharing TMI.
Thanks! Hahaa

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #291 on: January 27, 2014, 09:23:05 PM »
Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.
what's with parking? are there problems using someone elses diamond account? Is $500 really worth it? (our am I overvaluing the price on a dia upgrade)

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #292 on: January 27, 2014, 09:36:59 PM »
Better off with 12.5K+$150 (or a cheap rate if its on a weekend) and a DIA upgrade cert.
whats DIA?

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #293 on: January 27, 2014, 09:53:11 PM »
Diamond.
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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #294 on: February 05, 2014, 04:08:12 PM »
So what's my next option if I don't want to spend $500 on the andaz

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #296 on: February 05, 2014, 04:11:46 PM »
So what's my next option if I don't want to spend $500 on the andaz
why 500? Isnt it three

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #297 on: February 05, 2014, 04:15:49 PM »
Just wanna throw in my 2 cents.

Sleeping on a couch-bed on the night of your wedding is not the "perfect" way to end such a big night. IMHO its worth making sure that you have two comfortable beds. Even if its only a "small chance".

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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #298 on: February 05, 2014, 04:17:10 PM »
Just wanna throw in my 2 cents.

Sleeping on a couch-bed on the night of your wedding is not the "perfect" way to end such a big night. IMHO its worth making sure that you have two comfortable beds. Even if its only a "small chance".
eh, it's preparation for what's to come :P
In all seriousness-who cares, I often fall asleep on the couch
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Re: Hotel for Wedding Night?
« Reply #299 on: February 05, 2014, 04:18:33 PM »
eh, it's preparation for what's to come :P
In all seriousness-who cares, I often fall asleep on the couch
:)
Im not a good couch sleeper..