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Hampton Inn - Long

Just wanted to let you ladies know of the Hampton's courtesy.  We used them for our July 2 wedding.  Being as it was a Thursday, they close the bar weeknights at 11pm.  They informed us we would need to pay $75 to keep the bar open until 2am.  We assumed we were the only wedding.  Of course, no problem!  We returned to the Hampton at midnight only to find the bar (which is fairly small) 3 deep in hotel guests and waited 10 minutes before deciding to head upstairs to party (our older guests who wanted to socialize at the bar were unable to do so as there was no seating).We didn't complain, however we received a survey in the mail from them and I filled it out and sent it in.  Most of their marks were very positive and then there was a section for "other comments" and I explained here my displeasure with having to pay $75 for a bar we were unable to use.  I just got a call from the General Manager at the Hampton telling me how sorry they were and that they were going to refund me the $75!  I wasn't even looking for it but it was a nice gesture on their part and I wanted to share.If your going with them, it really is the best hotel in the area and you won't be disappointed.

Re: Hampton Inn - Long

  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    Is this the one in Fairfield? We're blocking rooms there, so if so then that's good to know. I'll keep that in mind when we talk to them about an after-party. Thanks for the review :)
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  • edited December 2011
    YES!  The one in Fairfield.  I should have stated that - sorry!Keep in mind, Friday & Saturday they are open until 2am (not sure about Sunday).
  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    You had a Tides reception, right? Upstairs or downstairs? We're doing the smaller downstairs room.Had you posted a review of that yet? I know there were a couple Tides reviews recently (all positive, thank goodness!) and I'm just trying to remember if one of them was yours.
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  • edited December 2011
    I did post reviews on my for sale blog.Here it is if you haven't seen ithttp://ljforsale.shutterfly.com/
  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    Yup, I read this one the other day (I'm using the Tides, Park Ave Bridals and Hampton Inn, so I was glad to see all positive reviews). Thanks for the repost!
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  • edited December 2011
    I thought about asking if they had other weddings how that works.  I think they definitely should have refunded you!  Thanks for the info!
  • edited December 2011
    We are using them for our wedding friday. Is it last call at 2am??? Or last call at 2? Our reception ends at 12 and we are getting picked up at 12:30 so im just thinking for when we get back to the hotel for about an hour or so. Unless last call is at 1 than we will go upstairs..
  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm also glad to hear that you could party in your room! I told them to block a jacuzzi suite for us - I thought we could maybe bring up a cooler beforehand and just invite everyone there afterward for a while.
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  • edited December 2011
    Last call is at 1:30am (not sure how strict they are with this since we didn't stay!)My brother went to the hotel early that morning to check in and bring snacks and coolers into his suite (he hosted the after party).  As long as they have open rooms, I think they will let you check in anytime, but call ahead.
  • edited December 2011
    We used them and were very happy.  The bar was packed and extremely pricey I thought.  A Grey Goose & Water was $10 and it was the smallest little cup I have ever seen.  Last call was 1:30-2ish.  There was 4 weddings staying there that night so that makes sense the bar would be crowded but some of them got rowdy and my hubby had to break up a fight!Other than that they were great. :)
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  • edited December 2011
    We didn't pay extra but another wedding did and we used the bar and lounge no prob till late. Not right how they double dip each party
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