Need opinions on which hotel to choose for OOT guests...

Ok, I have it narrowed down to 2 hotels right now.....I can't decide...PLEASE HELP!

Hotel #1: Offers a group rate of $149/night including free deluxe breakfast daily and luxury shuttle BUS to and from reception venue.
No restaraunt/bar on premises. Fridges and microwaves in most rooms.
Bridal Suite is $199/night. jacuzzi tub in bthrm of bridal suite. $149/night if we book 20 rooms total. Farther away from reception than hotel #2, but closer to my house and ceremony location.

Hotel #2: Standard room is 1 king or 2 queens @$129/night
Bridal Suite: $209/nght for King Suite (like 2 rooms...1 has just kitchen and couches, other room has more chairs and a sleeping area, jacuzzi tub in bthrm)
$189 for Jr Suite (same as king but no addt'l room joining it)
Closer to catering hall, does not include free breakfast, but restaraunt and bar on premises for purchasing breakfast and dinner,with 24 hr pantry for purchasing snacks and cold drinks. Includes shuttle van
Newer than hotel #1

Sorry so much info, girls.....I need a general consensus....thanks!

Re: Need opinions on which hotel to choose for OOT guests...

Sounds to me like #2 is better. Why dont you book both hotels or do you have to guarantee teh 20 rooms in the first hotel?

Re: Need opinions on which hotel to choose for OOT guests...

I don't have to guarantee 20 rooms, which is good, and I won't be slapped with any cancellation fees.....
I'm feeling #2, but FH thinks #1 is more economical....

Re: Need opinions on which hotel to choose for OOT guests...

Go for both of them then, choice is good!!!

Re: Need opinions on which hotel to choose for OOT guests...

When you decide can you tell us which hotels they are? We haven't booked ours yet and they both sound like they are worth checking out!