Crowne Plaza

This week our class went to the Crowne Plaza in down town Albany. This is a very large business hotel with 384 guest rooms, and 2 room suits. When we first got their we went into the Capital room. In the room they provided water, cookies, and soda. After every one got their snack we talked to the General Manager Todd. He told us that the hotel first opended as a Hilton and changed over time. After Todd talked to us about the hotel Trudy started talking about her job. She is in charge of security. Once we heard every one talk we went on a tour of the hotel. the class split into two groups one with Todd one with Trudy. My group was with Trudy and she first showed us the lobby. The she showed us the bid restaurant. After the restaurant we went into the kitchen. She explained to us that there are certain elevators just for staff, and the elevators in the lobby are just for customers. She also showed us the pool and the work out room. We didn't have time to see a guest room. Over all going to the Crowne Plaza was a a good experience.

homewood suits

This week the class went to the Homewood suits. This hotel is specificaly for poeple who have a long stay. We talked to Erin and Chip who work at the hotel. Erin talked about the rooms that they have. then we got a tour. The rooms have a full kitchen, a living room, and one or two bedrooms, and a bathroom. after she showed us all the different types of rooms they have she showed us the pool area, and the fitness center. I really enjoyed seeing this hotel.

Albany Visitors center

This week the class went to the Albany Visitors center. When the class got there we all signed in the guest book. We waited in the lobby for someone to direct us where to go. When she got there we went into the auditoruim, and she talked about what her job is. Her job is to get as many "heads in beds" in the albany capital region. she explained us to us that there are many job oppertunities in this industry. The next lady that came in showed us a video of the history of albany, then she showed us the star planitaruim which was really interesting. The next lady that came in was from the Albany aqua ducks. She told us that her job is really fun and interesting. She sometimes helps plan weddings, and parties, or large events. Going on the aqua ducks is something i would really like to do sometime.

Mansion Hill Inn

This week instead of going to the Albany Marriott, we went to Mansion Hill Inn. Mansion Hill Inn is owned and operated by my teacher of the Lodging program Mr.S. When we first got there we went into the dinning room and split into groups. One group was asked to clean up the tables that has dishes left from the group the went there earlier. The other group went into the kitchen and started making pasta with Alfredo sauce, and garlic bread. I was in the group that was to clear the tables. Once we cleared the tables we reset them for when it was time to eat. After most of the food was made the whole class went for a for of the Inn. Mr.s showed us most of the rooms and the office. I had fun going some where besides the Albany Marriott, it was a good change and we got to eat.