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meghan13 Posted:

Hotel Block

Just called a place for hotel block - I have to give them 80% deposit for the rooms I block! If all the rooms don't get booked, the deposit becomes non refundable

Is this the norm?
kedra5 Posted:

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I have heard that before...with one of the hotels that i reached out to. thats crazy!

LindyBride22 Posted:

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There are plenty that don't hold you financially responsible for rooms that aren't booked, at least in the area that I was looking

rendel Posted:

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noooooooo, don't do it!!!!!

rendel Posted:

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where r u looking/

meghan13 Posted:

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I'm getting married at East Wind, but its a little expensive to stay there so I'm trying to find an alternate location.

BlushandBashful Posted:

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Posted by meghan13

I'm getting married at East Wind, but its a little expensive to stay there so I'm trying to find an alternate location.


I just went to a wedding at East Wind this past weekend. We stayed at the hotel indigo in Riverhead. It was nice.
rendel Posted:

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what about the best western near the outlets?

Bree730 Posted:

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Don't give them your credit card info!

All 3 of my hotel blocks will just release the rooms not booked a month before the wedding.
meghan13 Posted:

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that best western is now holiday inn - and they are the ones requiring the deposit!

I'll look into hotel indigo - Thanks!

Edit - I stand corrected - the best western is now Hotel Indigo. I'm on the phone with them now.
Chelechel1 Posted:

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Whhhaaaa????????? I've never heard of that!!! Is this a really expensive hotel?

FutureMrsDe Posted:

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That sounds Shaddy dont do it. the Fox hollow you have to only garuntee 60% 80 $ is a lot!

FutureJOC Posted:

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I heard of some hotels doing that before, but if I were I would search around for other hotels because a lot don't charge you for the rooms to be blocked and if any rooms not booked under the block, you won't be penalized.

DCgirl82 Posted:

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Some places do that...Our hotel didnt ask for any $ at all.. they started the block with 10 rooms and said once they are filled they will add more to the block... We don't have to come up with any $ and if the rooms arent used they get released 48 hours before the wedding

stx29kls Posted:

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Posted by meghan13

Just called a place for hotel block - I have to give them 80% deposit for the rooms I block! If all the rooms don't get booked, the deposit becomes non refundable

Is this the norm?


That is bull****

I did not have to put any money down for the marriott in islandia.

I did put money down for east wind though...but NOT 80%!!!!
kfizz Posted:

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Was it east wind that told you that or another hotel??

I am booked at east wind too but I did not need to leave 80% for the rooms! OMG thats a lot. We blocked off 20 rooms at the hotel and I think all we put down was around $200.

If its another hotel can you Fm and let me know so I dont call them!
kfizz Posted:

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oo woops...I think you already answered my question. I looked at the hotel indigo info when east wind had the bridal expo...I just didnt call yet...guess i wont now lol

NellieBellie32 Posted:

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i think w/ ours we need to guarantee half the rooms

FutureMrsF Posted:

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I am also getting married at East Wind. I looked into hotels in the area and found varying prices and stipulations. Hotel Indigo was good because they hold the block til a certain date, then simply let go of rooms you don't use -- no fee beyond that. Call and ask to speak to Lauren.

andreahowie2011 Posted:

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Don't do it!!! I'm not putting any money down!!! Mine is at the Marriott at the Nassau Coliseum. Whatever rooms don't get booked just go back into their inventory for other guests to book.

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