Does anyone else think $139 plus 9.5% tax is too much $$$ for a hotel room? Especially when you a blocking a number of rooms!

peabody Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:25 PM

Does anyone else think $139 plus 9.5% tax is too much $$$ for a hotel room? Especially when you a blocking a number of rooms!

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:27 PM

Re: Does anyone else think $139 plus 9.5% tax is too much $$$ for a hotel room? Especially when you a blocking a number of rooms!

we got $129 at the huntington inn and the hilton would not go below $169

Jan05Bride Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:27 PM

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Hilton Garden Inn on Old Country Road in Westbury wanted $179 + tax a night in JANUARY! I laughed then walked out! It's ludicrous!

peabody Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:29 PM

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I just think what they are asking is ridiculous especially when you are guaranting them business. Supposely that is the group rate, like they are doing me a favor!

dm24angel Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:32 PM

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$139 is the exact price of all 3 hotels I priced to block...

cluelessbride Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:32 PM

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I don't think you can get a hotel for much less, unfortunately.

julz33 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:34 PM

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We got an even higher price. The Marroit my sister used (near Villa Lombardi) was only $99 and that included shuttle!!!!! I guess it depends on the area.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:36 PM

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Posted by peabody
Supposely that is the group rate, like they are doing me a favor!

I know! I looked at the woman, I said what is that offering?? Breakfast included? Nope! Room Service at an extra cost? Nope, maybe some fries or nachos! Bridal Suite? Nope! A bar? Nope! As far as I am concerned the hotel had nothing to offer me for $179 a night.

I'll pay that to go to one of the bigger hotels where they might have a resturant or a bar or even a menu other than fries.

jill13bean Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:37 PM

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Posted by cluelessbride

I don't think you can get a hotel for much less, unfortunately.

THEY WILL GO DOWN.... everywhere i went i got quotes about $30-50 below regular price

i wouldn't leave until they gave me the right price
THIS IS THE ONLY THING I NEGOTIATED ON! (because it can be done)
I got quotes for $119, $109, and $99

peabody Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:37 PM

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Julie, which Marriot?

ETS: The one I am using is $109 a night, it's the Courtyard Marriot in Ronkonkoma. But it doesn't include a shuttle.

jill13bean Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:39 PM

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I think she is talking about the Courtyard marriot at exit 60 on the expressway...they will do $99

peabody Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:48 PM

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jill13bean, where did you book?

bogiedmb41 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:49 PM

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I think that is about what are rooms cost, not sure though my FI took care of that part

hbradio Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:56 PM

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I got quoted the same ($139) for the Holiday Inn right next to Chateau Briand. They told me that the regular fee is $169 so I thought it was decent. I wish I could get something a little cheaper, but if my guests stay there they dont have to worry about transportation after the wedding (so they can drink and not drive) and that was important to me.

julz33 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 09:00 PM

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Posted by jill13bean

I think she is talking about the Courtyard marriot at exit 60 on the expressway...they will do $99

I think this was the one. I can't find any of the info I threw it all out. But it was like 3 mins from Villa Lombardi. Maybe ask someone who is getting married there? They might know.

ValeryEsq Posted: Jun 28, 2004 09:15 PM

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My guests are paying 175$ I think for the Inn at Fox Hollow. So I think that is a good deal.

Boop2704 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 09:57 PM

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Posted by julz33

Posted by jill13bean

I think she is talking about the Courtyard marriot at exit 60 on the expressway...they will do $99

I think this was the one. I can't find any of the info I threw it all out. But it was like 3 mins from Villa Lombardi. Maybe ask someone who is getting married there? They might know.

The Islandia Marriott offers the free shuttle to Villa Lombardi. went to a wedding there about two years ago and the rate was $149 for our room. And it STUNK!! We ended up driving home at 2 in the morning because our room was on the top floor and it rained while we were at the wedding and the ceiling in the room leaked all over the bed and our clothes. They didn't have any other rooms available in the hotel!