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Marriott Knows The Way To Your Heart...Is Through Your Stomach

Where: 525 Lexington Ave [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017

Valentine's Day is still five months away, but Marriott is clearly in the mood for love. Yesterday, the company announced two new promotions—"More Love In The World" and "Cake From Buddy"—that not only let couples indulge in a little suite-snuggling, but also ply them with cake! Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro will welcome guest couples to his New Jersey facilities to discuss their dream wedding cake; and then, he'll bake it for them.

Can't make it to Jersey? That's OK, Valastro is open to video conferencing too. The point is, Marriott seems to be really enjoying playing Cupid.

In order to choose from the 24 custom cake designs, all you have to do is book your wedding or another "qualifying event" at a Marriott in the tri-state area between now and February 29. What qualifies as an event on par with a wedding? Well, hopefully, dessert.

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Meet The New Jersey Olympic Wrestler Who Might Partner With Andre Balazs

 New Jersey is certainly keeping up with the out-of-Manhattan hotel trend, and that's in addition to the glamorific Bungalow Hotel that opened back in 2009. Not to mention the ever-buzzier W Hoboken. But that's not even the point. At the center of this all is a single man by the name of David Barry, president of Hoboken-based real estate development company Ironstate Developments (which worked on both of those properties.) And boy does he set his sights high!

In addition to two upcoming New Jersey projects, Barry is in the midst of a W Marrakech (as in, North Africa), and, most interestingly, a joint venture with Andre Balazs on a Terminal 5 hotel at JFK airport.

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Could the W Hoboken Be the Next Hot Celebrity Hotel Hangout?

Where: 225 River St. [map], Hoboken, NJ, United States, 07030

We usually wouldn't think of Hoboken, N.J., as a hot spot. But the W Hoboken celebrated the second anniversary this week of its Chandelier Room bar, and a number of celebs came out for it. And we don't just mean the Real Housewives of New Jersey, though they were in attendance, too.

In fact, the lineup was pretty impressive, with reality-TV stars, hip-hop impresarios and sports figures making an appearance. Plus, Diddy and Swizz Beats got everyone bumping by providing the entertainment.

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'Mad Money's' Jim Cramer Hawks 'Executive Boutique Inn' in Jersey

Where: 265 Springfield Avenue [map], Summit, NJ, United States, 07901

It's not uncommon for celebrities to get into the hotel game but a famous TV money manager? That's new to us! But should you ever find yourself in the leafy suburb of Summit, New Jersey, "Mad Money's" Jim Cramer will welcome you to The DeBary Inn, a sort of bed and breakfast spot that's billed as an "executive boutique inn."

While there's nary a mention of of Jim Cramer's name on the inn's website site, the top banner of the page features Cramer doing his tough money manager crossed-arms pose. And there's also an "As seen on the Martha Stewart Show" link. When we clicked that link, it took us to the Martha Stewart website where there was a video of Cramer doing a hard sell on the Debary Inn from last March.

So is this joint up to corporate snuff? Considering that we've spent a lot of time in Summit (ok, we grew up there), we've never really heard of the DeBary as a place to stay. But maybe Jim has breathed some new life into it.

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Atlantic City Gets Dog Friendly at the Showboat Casino

Where: 801 Boardwalk [map], Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

The Caesars Entertainment Pet Stay rooms in Vegas

When we think of Atlantic City we think gambling and Jersey Shore in that order. We don’t think dogs (unless we were feeling particularly unkind about Snooki et al). But now we might, because Showboat Atlantic City is striking out and marking its territory as the first dog-friendly casino in town.

The hotel launched its Pet Stay Atlantic City program yesterday. Bring your dog and you’ll be accommodated in its New Orleans Tower with dog treats, mat, food and water bowls, disposable waste bags (ugh) and a duffle bag for you to keep (lest you think it’s all about the dog).

There is also a designated PetStay area in the hotel (as with the fellow pet-friendly Caesars Entertainment properties in Vegas) and guests are provided with walking routes and maps to, uhm, “outdoor relief areas”).

It’s pretty reasonable – two dogs of up to 50 pounds are allowed in your room, at a cost of $40. But - yay for introductory deals - for the first two weeks of the program, it’ll be totally free.

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Stay One Night, Stay On For $18 At The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor

Where: 500 Harbor Boulevard [map], Weehawken, NJ, United States, 07086

What you lose in convenience, you make up for in views (the hotel is just to the right of the harbor here)

All things being equal, we’d really like to stay in Manhattan when we next find ourselves in New York, but if anything can haul us over to Jersey, it’d be an offer like the one the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor is currently running.

To celebrate its $18m renovation, it’s running an awesome, 18-day strong deal where, if you book one night at the hotel at full price, you can add another one on for just $18.

There’s a little bit of small print: it’s only valid for Thursday – Saturday arrivals, and you must check out by Sunday, but if you're after a weekend in New York, this could well be your perfect option. Also, you have to book over the phone – the deal doesn’t show up on the website, even when you enter the correct promo code (18LTO).

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Christmas Comes Early to The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor with $119 Room Rates

Where: 500 Harbor Boulevard [map], Weehawken, NJ, United States, 07086

Most of us are still thinking about Halloween, and maybe how we're going to get where we need to be for Thanksgiving. But with deals like this one at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, New Jersey, we're going to start turning our attention to Christmas. That's because the hotel has an amazing deal where holiday rates start at $119 a night if you book before October 28.

Before you say, "Weehawk-where?" let us put things into perspective for you. (Or simply check out the picture of the hotel's exterior above.) The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor is located just across the Hudson from New York City--walk outside the hotel doors and you can be on a New York Waterway Ferry into Manhattan within minutes. And you know what being on the Jersey side of the river means, right? NYC skyline views.

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Westin Jersey City Wants to See Your Big, Teresa Giudice-style Jersey Hair

Where: 479 Washington Boulevard [map], Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07310

Once upon a time, the member of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" making all the headlines was Danielle Staub, aka the "Prostitution Whore." These days, after news of bankruptcy proceedings and anti-semitic comments made by her daughter, it's Teresa Giudice getting all the attention. She's probably best known as the one who called Staub a "prostitution whore" and, in a rage, flipped a table.

Well it turns out that Miss Thang is not only getting attention for herself, but also a New Jersey hotel—the Westin Jersey City-Newport, to be exact. On the newest episode of the reality show, airing Monday July 26, we will get to see Giudice's 10th Anniversary dinner in the Presidential Suite with her husband. Was there more table-flipping? Probably not, but that doesn't mean that the Westin is content to stay quiet in the background.

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Yes, There's Style On The Jersey Shore But It's Booked On Summer Weekends

Where: 50 Laird St [map], Long Branch, NJ, United States, 07740

The art above the bed in this boutique hotel says "Vive La France" and the Queen of England appears in a piece of lobby art. But make no mistake about, the Bungalow Hotel is in New Jersey. The Jersey Shore, to be exact. And while we love the look of its clean, South Beach-inspired decor courtesy of Sixx Design, the place is booked out on weekends for the rest of July and August.

Thanks a lot, Jersey Shore and all you Snookers and Situation groupies!

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Save Up to 40 Percent on Green Hotels with Travelocity

All this week we will honor Earth Day by putting the spotlight on eco-friendly hotels. Got an Earth Day Hotel suggestion? Let us know.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Travelocity will have a green hotel sale, highlighting its top 40 deals for eco-friendly hotels and offering savings up to 40 percent throughout the month.

As part of the sale, you could snag a room at Seattle's Hotel Monaco for $119 a night, up to 30 percent savings. Or you can save up to 35 percent and spend the night at Wailea's Fairmont Kea Lani Resort for $399.

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The W Hoboken's Green Getaway Will Recycle Old Cell Phones

Where: 25 River St. [map], Hoboken, NJ, United States, 07030

All this week we will honor Earth Day by putting the spotlight on eco-friendly hotels. Got an Earth Day Hotel suggestion? Let us know.

It looks like the W Hoboken is trying to clean up New Jersey's rep. Instead of being known as the place that spawned Jersey Shore and the most scandalous Real Housewives ever, the hotel will promote it as an eco-friendly state.

The hotel will celebrate Earth Day all month long with its Green Getaway with the W Hoboken package. When you book a Green Getaway room, it'll include two eco-tinis, complimentary Hybrid valet parking and free local and toll-free phone calls when you donate an old cell phone.

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An Element Hotel Opens In New Jersey But Not at The Shore

Where: 1000 Sam Weinroth Road East [map], Ewing, NJ, United States, 08628

An Element in-suite kitchen in Las Vegas.

While the cast of the Jersey Shore are on the move for their second season, don't expect Snookie, JWOWW, Sammi, Ronny, DJ Pauly D and Vinnie to show up at the opening of the new Element Hotel in New Jersey.

The green, extended stay spin-off from Westin Hotels has opened its fifth hotel in Ewing, which is just outside Princeton and near the state's capital, Trenton. Like the rest of the Element Hotels, the new location is in a suburb that's home to corporations like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson,and Educational Testing Services (where your SATs get sent) and the Robert Wood Johnson hospital.

Also, like other Element Hotels, the Ewing location has a sundry shop, a laundry room, a 24-hour business center, free WiFi, and premium parking for hybrids. But what's different here is that this Element has an indoor pool and an evening reception, called Relax, from Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7:30pm. Wines and locally brewed beers are served along with appetizers.

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