The front desk agent was friendly and honored my request for a room on the top floor, which I…read moreappreciated. The room was clean, comfortable, and the hotel was in a convenient location. Unfortunately, our room overlooked the highway. I'm a light sleeper, and throughout the night I was awakened by trucks, motorcycles, and horns. If you're not a light sleeper, this may not bother you, but it made for a restless night. The complimentary breakfast was just okay. There were a few options, including scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, turkey sausage, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, and a fun pancake machine. While the menu wasn't to my taste, I appreciated that the front desk agent provided a list of nearby breakfast restaurants. A little more variety would have made the breakfast more enjoyable. I would recommend this hotel, especially if you're not a light sleeper. If you are sensitive to noise, I'd suggest requesting a room on the side away from the highway, if possible.

THE WORSE HOTEL EXPERIENCE EVER! BEDBUG blood on the sheets! BEDBUG signs all over. The place…read moresmelled horrible. It should not hold the trusted Holiday Inn name. When I approached the staff, the operations manager was extremely RUDE and defensive and said they do not have to answer to anyone since they are independent. I called the customer service line and it was confirmed that they can basically get away with this. There are much better options just minutes away!

I recently spent a lovely afternoon having brunch at a sprawling estate. Nestled in the rolling…read morehills of the lower Hudson Valley, Glenmere Mansion is a slice of Europe (think Tuscany) with a luxurious Guilded Age flair. Feelings worlds away from NYC, this retreat offers stunning gardens with breathtaking views, lavish yet elegant interiors, an award-winning spa, and exceptional sophisticated dining. I can't say enough about the Sunday brunch... definitely worth the splurge at $95pp which included 2 glasses of Prosecco. Everything including the service was top notch during our 3-course meal, starting with the amuse-bouche made of lemon whipped ricotta with pecans, cherries, and radish flower, as well as the basket containing an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The pecan crusted French toast and butter poached shrimp "Oscar" served over lump crab cake with Hollandaise sauce and asparagus were absolutely divine... and I don't even like poached eggs or rich sauces like that, yet I loved every bite! The lobster Benedict was out of this world, and the desserts - The Glenmere Coconut Cake and Mrs. Astor's ice cream Sunday - were the perfect ending to our meal. Followed by a brief stroll, the grounds are stunning and offer breathtaking views of rolling hills and Lake Glenmere. Their interior courtyard was beautiful and felt very Tuscan. I couldn't help but feel special during my visit, and can see how they hosted royalty, aristocracy, and top artists during its heyday!

I recently attended a family Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding at Glenmere Mansion, and wow…read more.. everything was absolutely top tier. This is the kind of destination wedding people dream about. From the second we arrived, the staff took care of us, guided us from place to place, and made the entire weekend feel effortless. The Rehearsal Dinner started with a cocktail hour on a terrace overlooking the countryside, and honestly, it felt like we had been transported to Italy. The views, the manicured grounds, the rolling lawns, the formal gardens, the lake... all of it created this stunning European villa vibe. The Tuscan-style architecture just added to that charm. On the Wedding Day, the ceremony was held outside on a tiered courtyard that managed to feel both grand and intimate. After that, we moved to another outdoor terrace for cocktail hour, and the change of scenery made the whole experience feel fresh and magical. Then we were guided under a covered walkway over to "The Barn in the Meadow" for the reception. It is a gorgeous space, with vaulted ceilings, whitewashed interiors, Italian-style chandeliers, and a covered patio looking out toward the hills and the lake. It felt elegant, spacious, and perfect for a large celebration. The Reception itself was unforgettable. The food and drinks were phenomenal and there was nothing anyone could want. The couple was glowing, the setting felt dreamlike, and the fireworks at the end of the night were the perfect touch. All in all, Glenmere Mansion is not just a venue. It is a full experience. Between the mansion, the gardens, the views, the beautifully designed event spaces, and the top-notch staff, it truly transforms a wedding into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a luxury wedding or special event location.

Venue is totally unprepared.no coordination.wedding was a disaster.No bathrooms!…read moreTotal disappointment

Used the sugar house for catering services for my wedding. Grossly over priced and the food was…read moreserved cold. I will the say the food I had at the tasting was delicious. I was very disappointed in the out come and the total waste of money.

I'm often hesitant to send flowers as gifts since you don't get to see the final product before it…read moreis delivered. But after doing a little Instagram research to get a sense of their aesthetic decided that I'd take a chance on Fieldtrip, and it paid off! My friend got a lovely dried flower bouquet delivered to her job in the Bronx on her birthday. And I got to support a local business here in BK! Jenny and team were quick to answer my questions and super-friendly throughout the process. Note: In the past I've had a hard time getting Brooklyn-based businesses to deliver to the Bronx (I completely understand, it is FAR). So was pleasantly surprised that for an additional fee, Fieldtrip was able to make the Bronx delivery happen.

So happy with the bouquet I ordered for delivery. I got an email from them when they were…read moredelivered, with a photo. And for the price, I was very impressed with the variety of flowers. I would definitely use this florist again.

So the morning of my sister's funeral, I checked on my flower order, I was informed there was a…read moreproblem with my order for some odd reason. No notice or anything. I was in trouble, now I had very little time to reorder. My sister was dear to me and I needed to get something there but time had run out. I did a quick search and found Corwin Florist in the next town over. From the reviews they looked like they had a good reputation so I called. Colleen picked up the phone, awesome person. I explained what had happened and she told me they were busy but she thought she could fulfil the order. I felt relief at those words. Placed my order and prayed for the best. I still wanted a beautiful piece, something worthy for my sister but I felt like I'd have to settle for whatever they sent. I was out of time. However, Colleen came through, she sent a gorgeous piece and it meant everything on a sad, bleak day. I couldn't have asked for anything better. I wasn't a previous customer, I was a stranger to her. But you could tell, I was still important to her. She kept her word about getting it there on time. So thanks you Collen you're the best! Thank you Corwin Florist.

I just received the most beautiful arrangement from this florist! It was a gift so I cannot speak…read moreto ordering, but I can vouch for the beauty and quality! And for the delivery itself, they thoughtfully called beforehand to make sure I was home.

Faith Ferguson Productions over promises and under delivers. If you're "hoping" for a great event,…read morethey have a good story. Unfortunately, hope is not a strategy. Countless mistakes, lack of communication, and failure to deliver were consistent throughout the planning stage. Not surprisingly, those same traits were there on the day of the event as well. This is one event planner you will not regret avoiding.

Faith Ferguson is a wedding planner extraordinaire. At our first meeting, she walked us through her…read moreprocess, discussed our budget with us in a comfortable yet productive way and made sure to understand what was most important to us on our big day. From there, Faith procured a contract that was specifically designed to our needs and budget, which took away the need for multiple rounds of negotiations and revisions. When it comes to Faith, she makes everything easy. Once we officially started working with Faith, it was off to the races. She was diligent, giving us multiple checklists and timelines of what tasks we needed to complete and associated due dates. This helped us stay organized and gave us the direction we needed. Nevertheless, she still walked us through each item to make sure we were comfortable with every decision we made. She helped us negotiate numerous vendor agreements, saving us thousands of dollars in the process. One thing I loved about working with Faith - she introduced us to several wonderful vendors, but also had no problem working with vendors we found on our own. Faith is the ultra-professional. You know those horror stories you hear from friends of thousands of dollars of unexpected costs coming up in the last couple of weeks leading to their wedding? We were done planning everything and had the last month to spare, allowing us to truly enjoy the final weeks leading up to our big day. Faith had every single detail covered; there are no surprises with Faith. Faith's problem solving ability is what I'd say most distinguishes her from other professionals in the space. When we second guessed some of the choices we had made - Faith was there to speak to the vendors and make sure they would adjust their plans around what we needed. More than anything - Faith was an emotional rock for us. She understands how weddings can exacerbate difficult family dynamics and she helped us ensure everyone remained excited and positive about the big day. At the wedding - Faith jumped into action. We did not worry about a single thing on our wedding day. Every vendor arrival, setup detail, timeline concern - Faith was on it. She organized the whole day like a pro and by the time we arrived to our venue, it was sparkling. The entire day went off without a hitch - again, no surprises with Faith. She kept our bridal party and family informed of the timeline and made sure we didn't fall behind, which is no easy feat. We had the night of our lives and were worry free- we just knew Faith had it all handled. Not a single thing went wrong on our big day and that's completely a testament to Faith. If you're looking for the wedding planner that has it all - look no further, Faith is it!

My family had a great experience with Alisha's mobile notary service. It was very easy to book an…read moreappointment online, Alisha responded quickly to confirm and she also had to provide a witness for us. It was painless, Alisha was professional, responsive, and empathetic. We will definitely use her services again.

Alisha was great! Incredibly accommodating and very professional. I will absolutely call on her…read moreagain for mobile Notary services. I highly recommend.