Author Topic: 2009 DS Festival Hotel Preview -- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel - Part 2  (Read 9953 times)

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Thanks for going out of your way to check out the area
and giving us fair warning of what to expect Pansity. 
At least now we'll be able to plan ahead. [thumbleft]

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There is also a Subway and  a Dunkin' Donuts is the strip mall next to Burger King
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Since i have added alot of other non DS photos since i first posted them i have made a new set for the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel and suroundings photos to eaiser view and navagate them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31660989@N05/sets/72157615513350989/
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is there any food delivery options? Pizza Chinese?

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I'd planned to go at least for part of the weekend to visit friends, but I am re-evaluating those plans given how inaccessible and bloody DREARY this venue sounds.

How could Pierson choose something so hard to get in and out of in such a generally well-served area as great NYC?

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I have just added new photos of the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel and restrants around it. To my 2009 fest hotel Flickr set (See Reply #17)
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Looking up more info on the house restaurant, Liberty Grille, I notice that they, too, are seeking help--- a restaurant manager and servers.
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Are you interested in the manager job? That would be one way to assure we all get fed right at the festival!? [easter_kiss]

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Hmmm. that isn't in my experience or skill set.... Plus the 2+ hour commute (one way) would be a killer.  But it is a funny coincidence that I've found "Help Wanted" ads for 2 DS-associated places so far.

I AM wondering how this is going to affect us.  I've been reading reviews on Trip Advisor, and it's a mixed bag.  People had some "interesting" experiences in the hotel last year during renovations.  But I'm assuming most of those must be done by now, or WILL be by August!!!

I can only imagine how annoying it would be to use a disorganized restaurant with a newbie staff from the top down.
Even though I wasn't planning to eat in the restaurant except maybe once (perhaps during the banquet time), I don't mind paying something extra if the chow is good. 

The restaurant in the Burbank Marriott was pricey but pretty decent and rather generous--- if we'd gotten our fridge right away, there would have been enough left over from a couple of the entrees to split for another meal.  Oh, well, it's a done deal.

Some of the reviews mentioned a breakfast buffet, but if that costs too darn much, it would be better to drive over to that Perkins place.
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See, just two little obstacles and you won't even try . . . [easter_tongue]

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Hmmm. that isn't in my experience or skill set.... Plus the 2+ hour commute (one way) would be a killer. 

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Thanks for going out of your way to check out the area
and giving us fair warning of what to expect Pansity. 
At least now we'll be able to plan ahead. [thumbleft]


The cost of the trip doesn't seem worth it.
I get a kick out of these guys who think they're so clean, when all the time they're trying to cover up their dirt.

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I know, right? Too bad the hotel fare is non-refundable! [easter_undecided]
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In Burbank they had McDonelds Del Taco,Panda Express and Sibway across the street. The street was rather easy to cross. I had a rent a car with GPS witch made it easy to find food if i got lost i would just program the GPS to direct me back to the Marriott.
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I mean "Subway"
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