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Prior to starting my business back in 2002, I worked in the hotel industry. The last hotel I worked at was a little French Chateau looking property in the East Bay called The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Last week, the Fab 5 was invited to LPH for a wedding industry luncheon, so of course I jumped at the chance to go back for a visit. It was lovely.
The Lafayette Park Hotel is described by some to be a mini Ritz Carlton in the East Bay. It is such a charming property with so many fine details. From the collection of books in the library that guests are welcome to take home with them to the apples in the lobby, to the fireplace by the pool, there are so many wonderful qualities about this hotel.
The Fountain Courtyard is a gorgeous setting for a wedding ceremony and the newly redone Independence ballroom is a perfect size for dinner and dancing.
The Hotel also has another smaller Wishing Well Courtyard which is perfect for more intimate sized ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, etc.
Oh, and can we say Fabulous Spa!?? When I was working at LPH, they built the spa and during the start-up process, the massage therapists had to complete so many hours of massage before the spa could open to the public. Needless to say, I had many a La Stone Therapy there. The spa is beautifully done and so soothing.
I asked Becky Aramayo who is the Social Catering Manager at LPH to tell me her 5 favorite things about the hotel and here they are:
1. Charming outdoor patios complete with fountain and wishing well
2. French Chateau architecture
3. Award Winning Restaurant – The Duck Club
4. Poolside setting next to the Spa
5. Tasteful guest room décor
In closing, I have to say that The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa has it all and is a very quaint and unique place to hold a wedding or any other type of even for that matter. Even a weekend getaway would be great there. It’s quite a romantic setting.
Thank you so much to Becky K. Aramayo, Social Catering Manager & Peter Dyckes Director of Sales and Events and all the rest of the wonderful staff at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa for hosting such a lovely event.
Michelle D. Martinez (aka: Mama Michelle)
