Hotel Rooms

kvs2011

Hi,

How many options are people giving to their guests for places to stay?

quotequeen

I blocked rooms at 2 hotels, but my guests have as many options as there are hotels.  I listed about 6 other hotels in the area on my website for their information.

SaraAndrew2010

I blocked rooms at one hotel.  It is reasonably priced and as the most convienent option by far.  The hotel is only a few blocks from the reception and will run shuttles to and from the reception.

I also listed another nearby hotel on my website, but didn't block rooms there.  It's a fancier hotel, but farther away and more expensive, so I don't expect many people to go there.

JadziaDax

My venue is a hotel so it makes sense to only have that one option. It's the only nice hotel in the area as well.

LuluP82

My venue is a hotel, and even though it's a very nice hotel, they gave us a really good deal. It's the only one listed on my site, since it's the only one where I blocked rooms. I figure if people need other options...that's why they invited hotels.com.

skippylouwho

We have rooms blocked at 3 hotels. 1 that is a block from the reception, another that is 4 blocks and the third is about 3/4 of a mile from the hotel.

ehathewa

We have 3 blocks.  3 different price points. 

Since there is a WI Badgers football game that weekend many hotels would only give us a block of 10 or 15, so that was a factor too. 

aerinpegadrak

I didn't block anything.  The wedding was in Vegas, so people had dozens of hotels to choose from, and I didn't want to limit anyone.  Our website listed several of the hotels closest to the venue, and we did direct people to a few places where they might find cheaper rates, but that was the extent of our involvement in the accommodations.

jmkes

We blocked rooms at a less expensive, but still nice, hotel.  I also listed the names of two other hotels on our web site and have given this info to all of our OOT guests.

mayerel

We have one- our venue. It's also the only hotel in the area. Many people are staying with family since it's like coming home for a lot of people or I know there are some staying at a cheaper hotel, but not enough to get a block.

slubkin

Our venue is also a B&B (of sorts), it's in a historic building.  However, since it's also in a college town right near the campus, there are numerous other boutique hotels and a few motels nearby.

I've listed all the closest ones on our website (with links and a couple pictures), and plan to block rooms for our venue since they are well-priced.

kvs2011

Thanks everyone.  I live and am getting married in Las Vegas.  I got a really good deal at one place but some of my friends think I need to give them other options.  I figured most everyone is going to want to be in one spot and honestly this is Vegas if they wanna venture to the strip the can.  I just dont really want to deal with it 

Kristen

marisah83

We're getting married in a state park, so I booked rooms at an Inn in the park, as well as a few cabins.  I listed other hotels in the area that were less expensive on our wedding site, but I didn't block rooms there.

JennaV26

We only put a block on one hotel but then my MIL asked all of her family to stay at a hotel near her house soo..... gahh bringing up bad memories.

aerinpegadrak

I think you can say to your friends, "This is where I've blocked rooms, if you'd like to stay elsewhere you're welcome to do so."  I don't believe it's ever appropriate for the couple to restrict the guests to only the approved accommodations, unless those are literally the only options in any sort of reasonable distance.  Vegas is just about the opposite of that.

AerikaAwright

I booked 3 that are all within 5 miles of each other. They are actually all the same price point, but 3 different kinds of hotels, so that people can stay at whatever they think is best. I got lucky with off season discounts to the Marriott is just a cheap at the Comfort Inn... fun times.!

C*Mia

I blocked 10 rooms at one hotel and included all the info in the invite. This was mainly for older guests who aren't as internet savvy as some. Everyone else can try for one of the hundreds of hotels in the area.

beamer84

Our reception was at a hotel, so that was the only one was blocked rooms at. I listed a few other nearby hotels on my website just to give the out-of-towners more options if they wanted something nicer or cheaper.

dco324

Unless you are getting married at an all inclusive location that would require a payment for guests not staying there (like a DW) you shouldn't restrict your guests.  I will be blocking rooms at one hotel-the hotel where we are holding the entire wedding.  I will also list accommodations that are close to the venue, but mostly because there are several hotels but many of them leave much to be desired and most guests will not be familiar with the area.  I will not block rooms there though.

kvs2011

Thanks everyone

I am going with one hotel.  Its close to the day before and day after events.  If someone wants to stay somewhere else by all means ....