Blocking hotel rooms

nessa09 Posted: Aug 05, 2008 01:26 PM

Blocking hotel rooms

I want to start looking into hotels, but I don't know how the process works.

Do you make an appointment with someone or is it all done over the phone?

Can anyone recommend a hotel near larkfield manor?

krislee316 Posted: Aug 05, 2008 01:29 PM

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THE LARKFIELD MANOR GAVE ME THE NAMES OF A FEW ITS ON THEIR VENDOR SHEET HTH

Dr Meg Posted: Aug 05, 2008 01:34 PM

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I would start by making a list of places and calling them for prices. Once you narrow it down to a few I would then go and see them.
That's what FH and I are doing.

MikeandJess Posted: Aug 05, 2008 01:45 PM

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we found 2 hotels close to my RH and called and made appts. We went to each and picked which one we liked best. They'll help you with how many rooms to block ,etc

ls976 Posted: Aug 05, 2008 01:58 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

we found 2 hotels close to my RH and called and made appts. We went to each and picked which one we liked best. They'll help you with how many rooms to block ,etc

Hey there RH twin... which hotel did you choose?

bigrd37 Posted: Aug 05, 2008 02:12 PM

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definitely call the hotels first!

-ask about prices
-how many rooms you can block
-if you need to block for more than one night
-if they have transportation for guests (if needed)
-when check-in and check-out is
-make sure you DO NOT have to sign a contract
and are not obligated to pay for rooms not used!
-if they offer a brunch menu

if they meet everything you want, then make an appointment to meet and check out the rooms. good luck!

Future Mrs Roo Posted: Aug 05, 2008 02:17 PM

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they recommened the hampton inn in commack and the holiday inn express in hauppuage.

sarahdavid Posted: Aug 05, 2008 02:42 PM

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Some places will give you prices over the phone, but I think its better when you meet with them in person. It gives you the opportunity to see the hotel and try to bargain with them. FH and I were free one day and just dropped in on one hotel. They were glad to help us right on the spot, others we needed appointments for.

MikeandJess Posted: Aug 05, 2008 04:20 PM

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Posted by ls976

Posted by MikeandJess

we found 2 hotels close to my RH and called and made appts. We went to each and picked which one we liked best. They'll help you with how many rooms to block ,etc

Hey there RH twin... which hotel did you choose?

we went with the 4 points by sheraton in plainview. They had pretty good deals on shuttle service and the hotel is really nice

nessa09 Posted: Aug 05, 2008 04:31 PM

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thanks for the advice I really appreciate it

lanamanitta Posted: Aug 05, 2008 05:50 PM

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I went onto discoverlongisland.com and found the link for 'event planning' and when you fill out an info sheet, they forward it to hotels and hotels contact you, it was great!

rmsgirl Posted: Aug 05, 2008 05:55 PM

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Negotiate!!!! Our hotel originally quoted me $135 a night. DH called around and got comparison quotes from other hotels and called them back. They went down to $119 a night.

The rate they give you is based on their occupancy for that night, so the earlier you book, the better the rate you will get because managers want to fill as many room nights as they can get. We booked our block about six months in advance.

Also, make sure your immediate family, out of town guests and bridal party members know about the reservation deadline!!! If the rooms in your block are not booked by that date, the hotel will release the rooms for general booking. Some of our guests called in late and were quoted $178 a night.

Ultimately, there were three wedding blocks booked at our hotel during our wedding weekend. Who knew November was such a hot month? A week before the wedding, the hotel was completely sold out.

Camroy Posted: Aug 05, 2008 06:13 PM

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Posted by lanamanitta

I went onto discoverlongisland.com and found the link for 'event planning' and when you fill out an info sheet, they forward it to hotels and hotels contact you, it was great!

Where did you locate the event planning on that website? I see sports event planning and then a section for Meeting Planners.

lg3016 Posted: Aug 06, 2008 09:12 AM

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How far along before the wedding should you book the block for the rooms?

ls976 Posted: Aug 06, 2008 10:20 AM

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Posted by lg3016

How far along before the wedding should you book the block for the rooms?

They usually release the rooms a month before the date of event so 2 months or more is a good time frame. however when i went to the one i wanted it was booked already, so i say the earlier the better.

ls976 Posted: Aug 06, 2008 10:21 AM

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Posted by MikeandJess

Posted by ls976

Posted by MikeandJess

we found 2 hotels close to my RH and called and made appts. We went to each and picked which one we liked best. They'll help you with how many rooms to block ,etc

Hey there RH twin... which hotel did you choose?

we went with the 4 points by sheraton in plainview. They had pretty good deals on shuttle service and the hotel is really nice

i'm jealous... thats the one i wanted... they were booked though for my date, had to go with the holiday inn in plainview(across the LIE from the four points)