Embassy Suites Nightly Manager's Reception
Jun 12, 2006, 4:15 pm
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I gave up those receptions years ago, but it sounds to me like some hotels have a nice event. The next time I am in an ES, I will try and make it to the reception.
Jun 12, 2006, 4:36 pm
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The Homewood receptions are usually decent and have a few choices. Most ES receptions I've seen have the pretzels / chips, beer/wine and liquor. I don't typically drink on business trips so I haven't been to many.
Jun 12, 2006, 6:48 pm
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Originally Posted by drron
In april stopped at the ES secauscus and they had a pasta salad as well as the chips and dip.Also the ES portland who had a reasonable selection of salads ,dips, a hot item and whoopee pie for a desert so sometimes you may be lucky.
Also, in Anaheim, they were selling slices of pizza for a dollar each. It looked pretty good but we were too cheap to spring for it. TL
Jun 12, 2006, 8:31 pm
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The reception @ ES - Lake Tahoe was centered around --- I forget after a few of them! 
I've done the same thing many times! It's not cheap!
I've saved on the cost of dinner, and used my per diem for other things besides dinner!
Originally Posted by srodr
While this probably sounds really pathetic, I have to admit that when I lived at the La Jolla ES for 6 months, I would occasionally take a big breakfast up to my room in the morning and throw it in the fridge for dinner. I know that sound really cheap ...
It's not cheap!I've saved on the cost of dinner, and used my per diem for other things besides dinner!
Jun 13, 2006, 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by tanyalewis
Also, in Anaheim, they were selling slices of pizza for a dollar each. It looked pretty good but we were too cheap to spring for it. TL
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Jun 13, 2006, 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
Reception @ ES - Vegas was centered around margaritas.
Jun 13, 2006, 7:25 am
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Originally Posted by troyintn
The one in San Juan is also.
I have no issue with what brand of free liquor I am offered, but I do object to a choice of Bud Light or Bud Light.
Jun 13, 2006, 8:12 am
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
but I do object to a choice of Bud Light or Bud Light.
Now if only ES could offer the colored water and a Microw or Import as well as Grits for breakfast (at properties outside of the SE)...... ^
Jun 13, 2006, 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
I don't remember margaritas being featured at ES Dorado, but there, Diamonds get Gold keys that entitle them to 2 hours of free drinks at any bar on the property - no brands excluded. They got away cheap since Mrs BamaVol and I were happy to drink draft Medalla.
I have no issue with what brand of free liquor I am offered, but I do object to a choice of Bud Light or Bud Light.
I have no issue with what brand of free liquor I am offered, but I do object to a choice of Bud Light or Bud Light.