Hotel Blocks for OOT Guests

Bridex100 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 03:58 PM

Hotel Blocks for OOT Guests

Where are you blocking rooms? What is your rate?

Do you think I should block rooms in Manhattan so my OOT guests can enjoy the city even though my wedding will be in Westchester?

melbalalala Posted: Apr 27, 2006 04:22 PM

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I blocked them in the hotel next door and got a couple of bucks off the internet discount rate.

I would block them near the reception . If people prefer a Manhattan hotel thats something they should do themselves. Just a thought.

ali120206 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 04:25 PM

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Posted by melbalalala

I blocked them in the hotel next door and got a couple of bucks off the internet discount rate.

I would block them near the reception . If people prefer a Manhattan hotel thats something they should do themselves. Just a thought.

I agree. You are better off blocking rooms close. First, if you block them in the city, they'll have to leave earlier to get to your wedding and since you have a night wedding, they probably will want to be close to the reception afterwards. If you aren't providing transportation for them as well, then they'd ahve to worry about parking and everything in the city.

ETA: A few of my OOT guests are spending a couple of days in the city before or after the wedding.

MJDoc12 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 04:28 PM

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i blocked rooms less than 10 minutes away from the wedding. while most will be flying into JFK or Laguardia...i figured it made sense to have the hotels closer to the reception

if you have the wedding in westchester--the guests have to get BACK to their hotels in NYC, and late at night after many drinks--can be kind of a hassle. i would highly recommend getting a hotel near the reception for your OOT guests, and perhaps close to some public transport that might get them to NYC.

BellaEyes Posted: Apr 27, 2006 04:29 PM

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How much does it cose to block off rooms?

Bridex100 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 04:30 PM

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I don't think you have to pay anything. You just reserve a set number of rooms. Your guests reserve at the rate, then the ones that weren't taken go back on the market.

ali120206 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 05:19 PM

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Posted by Bridex100

I don't think you have to pay anything. You just reserve a set number of rooms. Your guests reserve at the rate, then the ones that weren't taken go back on the market.

There isn't a cost to block usually but, the requirement on filling the rooms varies from hotel to hotel (some release, some hold you responsible if you don't meet your number). It's best to call the hotels and ask.

kase21 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 05:27 PM

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i blocked rooms at 4 hotels (for variety) and my rates ranged from $99 to $126. it didn't cost me anything... and i don't have to meet any minimums for the guests to be guaranteed the rate!

NovemberBride06 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 05:30 PM

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i blocked rooms at a hotel close to the reception hall and at a hotel close to our apartment. the guests can choose whichever they like. it didn't cost me anything to block rooms.