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Genetti Hospitality

Genetti Hospitality

Wilkes Barre, PA
4.5 out of 5 rating, 22 Reviews
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    Kirsten D. Sent on 07/25/2022
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    Magically perfect

    Such an amazing experience with the best hospitality
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    Brittany C. Sent on 08/30/2021
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    We couldn't be happier

    Genettis Best Western did a wonderful job. From the beginning of the process to the end it was amazing. With Covid there were some bumps but were smoothed out immediately with assistance from both Daniel and Megan in sales. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was perfect, and everyone told us how great of a time they had. Thank you Genettis for a beautiful experience for our wedding. We will always recommend you!!
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    Courtney Sent on 05/29/2019
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    My husband said, "I can't think of one bad thing"

    I couldn't have agreed more with my husband. It was better than we expected. Our guest raved about the food the decor and the atmosphere. Thanks Elizabeth for all you did.
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/18/2018
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    Loved my wedding!

    Genetti Hotel and Conference center made sure our wedding was so beautiful. The pricing was very reasonable and we had a lot of food options! Elizabeth and the staff at Genetti's made our wedding amazing. Elizabeth allowed me to do almost everything I wanted to do, and worked with me to make sure it was so beautiful. Have your wedding here you won't regret it!
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    Mateusz Sent on 06/11/2018
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    Thank you to Elizabeth! After a day of taste testing different venues we arrived at Genetti Hotel. We were looking for a venue that had a hotel within the same building due to the fact that 90% of our guests were from out of town. I knew we had found what we had been looking for after our initial meeting with Elizabeth, not only was the food amazing & the venue extremely clean and beautiful, our ultimate deciding factor was Elizabeth herself. We no longer lived in the area so we were planning the wedding long distance from Chicago. One of the most important things to us was being able to work with someone at the venue who would be able to respond to our calls and emails whenever we had questions (believe me there was a million). Not only would Elizabeth return my email/calls as soon as possible, she never seemed annoyed with the number or times we called/ emailed. She was so nice and helpful. The venue was absolutely gorgeous with so many ballrooms to choose from, we had a hard time picking one out. The hotel staff were also very friendly and helpful. We couldn’t believe that housekeeping cleaning the entire suite the bridesmaids got ready in after they had left for the ceremony and by the time they came back in a hour to touch up hair and make up before the reception downstairs, the room was spotless. On the day of the wedding Elizabeth was a lifesaver, not only did she decorate the entire ballroom way above our expectations, she was also extremely helpful keeping us on track with our timeline of the night and making sure everything went smoothly. She went above and beyond accommodating our guest. One of our guests had just had her wisdom teeth removed the day prior, due to the recovery and pain she couldn’t eat much of the food. After I told Elizabeth about the situation, she went out of her way to get the guest soup and other soft foods which weren’t on our menu. Wow! Also our bar tender Mary was also amazing! Thank you to everyone at Genetti Hotel!!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/02/2016
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    Genetti's Oyster wedding was amazing! Lindsay was fabulous helping us with every little detail to get it perfect, and she succeeded! The up-lighting was amazing and the room looked just like how I pictured the perfect wedding to be. The food was OUTSTANDING! I loved the vallet for our guests, butter service, suite for 2 nights for my husband and I, and having everything included so we only had to pay one price for food, drinks, linens, chairs, cake, flowers, and everything else that was included that is typically not. Guests still keep telling my husband and I that our wedding was one of the best wedding they have ever been too. I highly recommend an Oyster wedding for a beautiful, elegant wedding!
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    Nicole Sent on 01/08/2015
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    I'm so glad we picked this place for our wedding. Lindsay made everything as stress free as possible and helped us with a lot. This place is very affordable and elegant, plus they recommend some affordable vendors, which was a huge help.
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    Alecia Sent on 09/09/2015
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    My Oyster wedding was simply magical!

    Lindsay, the wedding planner, was absolutely fantastic! I cannot rave about her enough. The planning process was stress free due to her expertise. She is extremely detail orientated and every request I had was met with open arms and enthusiasm. She is truly the BEST in the industry – it is no wonder David Tutera picked her to shadow him a few months ago! You can tell she loves what she does and it shows through her work and dedication to making her brides happy. Whether it be via phone or email, Lindsay was always available and prompt when corresponding with me. My mind was always at ease knowing she was at the forefront of the planning.

    The food, décor, cake, flowers, and ceremony space all exceeded my expectations. The staff was professional and courteous and our head waiter, Michael was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed throughout the night. I was having issues bustling my dress and Michael went to get Lindsay to help and also brought over my dessert so I could have a few bites while I waited.

    I would recommend an Oyster wedding to anyone – it was everything I dreamed of and more.

    Thank you again to Lindsay, Michael, Mr.Genetti, Mr.Greco and ALL of the staff at Genetti’s for a perfect day!




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    Josh Sent on 06/10/2015
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    Lindsay and the team at Genettis made our big day so amazing. Lindsay was very helpful with every single step leading up to the wedding. She made us feel at ease that everything would be perfect for our big day and she did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was spot on and perfect. We strongly suggest that you should book your wedding there. It will be perfect!!
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    Lindsay Sent on 09/27/2014
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    We just had our Oyster wedding at Genettis and it was fabulous! It is not the same Genettis that used to host your high school prom! The up lighting, table setting, and decor was beautiful and the food was delicious; everyone raved about it for days after. However the best part for me as a bride was Lindsay and the staff's attention and service. Lindsay made me feel at ease right from our first meeting. She helped us build our perfect package and was always available when I needed her. I can honestly say that I was not stressed over the reception because I knew she was handling it.
    Lindsay was incredibly helpful and then there was Michael! Thanks to Michael We never had an empty drink or empty plate. He also made sure to make our families feel special as well.
    All in all, great great experience
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    Jessica Sent on 07/30/2014
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    Our reception was so much more than what we had thought it would be. It was absolutely beautiful!!! The food was fantastic. The service was outstanding! Lindsay was always available by phone or email or in person for any questions or concerns. There was nothing that could have made our wedding day any better than it was. It truly was perfect!
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    My Oyster wedding really was a DREAM COME TRUE! Lindsey helped take all the stress out of wedding planning (at least the reception part) She never told me or my husband "no" Whatever we asked no matter how bizarre or unique she made it happen. Oyster really is the best bang for your buck. They throw in soo many extras to make your day unique or special. The cocktail hour in the Oyster restaurant was just amazing. I'll share with you the Oyster Experience.. When you and your guests arrive you are greeted with a Marilyn Monroe martini in your hands. Cocktail hour is amazing in the Oyster Restaurant and around the pool. The Hors d'oeuvres were delicious and decorated with orchids. ! Then we proceed into the reception with is BREATHTAKING! When they announce you for the first time in public as bride and groom they shoot confetti sticks which creates such an awesome effect! EVERYONE COMPLIMENTED THE FOOD AND WAS soo impressed because they felt like they had their own private waiter/waitress at each table not just being served like a banquet. Our families shared with us that they were told they were VIP's and were treated that way. As the bride and groom we never had to go to the bar for a drink. Michael our personal waiter always made sure we had a drink in our hand, always checked on us, and made sure all our needs were meant. I can write a novel about how perfect the day went but you will just have to find out the rest for yourself when you book your Oyster wedding.. Lastly, after the wedding we had an after party in The martini lounge where they supplied pizza, nachos, and pretzels as late night snacks. When we went up to our suite they had chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, and a congratulations card. The next morning us and our guests got a complimentary breakfast in Oyster before we went our separate ways. They sent us home with soo much cake! The cake was the best ever and designed just the way I imagined! Thank you soo much Lindsay and the Oyster Team!
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    Alyssa Sent on 10/09/2012
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    I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience at Genetti's. Lindsay was wonderful to work with. She would get back to me immediately about any questions. I gave them some decorations and when I walked in our room on the day of our reception, I couldn't believe how beautiful it looked. I knew they would do a good job, but it was beyond anything I could have imagined. It was also so nice that I didn't have to worry about decorating or setting up, they took care of everything. I brought in some decorations for the cake too, and that looked amazing as well. The prices are very affordable, and the food and service were also great. I can't thank Genetti's enough for a great night!
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    Amy Sent on 09/09/2012
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    I recently had an Oyster wedding at Genetti's Best Western in Wilkes Barre, PA. Let me tell you, I have never been to a nicer wedding, and so many of my guests have told me the same. The entire thing, from ceremony to reception was just breath taking. They had every square inch of my reception covered in beautiful white drapery, with the exact colored uplighting I requested on all the white drapes. They include basically everything, so I had almost stress free planning due to Lindsay (The wedding coordinator who is absolutely fabulous) handling almost everything. The centerpieces by A & M Floral were perfect, and they were included with the wedding package. The food was delicious, and they went way above and beyond with the quantities and varieties that they gave to the guests. The staff was so polite, and seemed to cater to everyone's requests with a smile on their face. I have absolutely nothing negative to say at all about my wedding night except that maybe it flew by so fast! Oh, and we also had our rehearsal dinner at Genetti's the night before, and that was perfect as well! They gave us a private banquet room, and had a wonderful buffet and open bar for the guests, as well as a variety of deserts and coffee. They left "to go" containers for everyone to bring food home with them at the end because they served so much! I can't say enough nice things about this place! You will never find a better place to have your wedding for the $$$!!!!
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    Nina Sent on 07/27/2010
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    My guest have not stopped commenting on the food and the service. I could not have chosen a better place for our big day.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/11/2017
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    Our wedding last Saturday was perfect and the decorations and lighting, thanks to Ahmad, looked amazing. It was better than I could have hoped.
    During the planning process, the wedding coordinator left Genetti's and we found out a few weeks later, but the new coordinator Elizabeth took over everything and got everything organized for us. Elizabeth dealt with sometimes weekly emails from me worried about little details that I found out I didn't need to ever worry about.
    We had some minor glitches (leaking ceiling, being told our hotel room was double booked, and a lost tier on our cake), but these all got worked out, and they even ended up making us a special cake to bring home. I always hear horror stories about what goes wrong at weddings, but even the little inevitable things that happened to us were fixed and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and that everything was perfect.
    I'd recommend Genetti's to anyone for their wedding! And definitely stay in the oyster suite and eat the provided fruit in the Jacuzzi at midnight.
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    Laura Sent on 11/03/2009
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    Genetti's was very accomodating and were there for us every step of the way. They made our wedding night a memorable one. I can't say enough good things about them.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/26/2011
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    Beautiful venue in the grand ballroom. Stunning. I liked that this include reception venue, meal, all drinks, and they even gave me centerpieces and cut my cake, which they could charge for but don't so it's an added benefit. Plus, everyone gets a champagne toast. Definitely worth the value
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    Rosalyn Sent on 06/18/2013
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    My daughter had her wedding here. Wonderful event and everything looked beautiful. Lindsay was a true professional, very accomodating, and helpful. Thanks again for a beautiful and memorable event.
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    My husband and I had Genetti's cater our wedding in Pine Grove, PA. We worked with Patrick and he was very helpful when it came to planning out how to use the space at our venue. This was a new venue for them and that was never a problem. The day before and of the wedding Patrick was very helpful and made sure everything was perfect. He and his staff even helped set up and clean up items that were not made by his company (i.e. our dessert table). Everyone who attended our wedding raved about the food, specifically the cocktail hour appetizers. Many also commented about the friendly and polite staff. The only reason I gave this company a 4 instead of a 5 was because we had some bumps along the way. I met with Patrick multiple times and asked him for prices for tablecloths, food items, etc and waited a long time for a response every time. I would usually end up emailing Amy or Marcie in the office before I would get a response. I also set up a meeting with Patrick at my venue that he did not show up to. He and Amy felt badly about this and after that incident I only communicated with Amy via email until I met with Patrick at my venue a few weeks later. Amy is fabulous and answered all of my questions and requests in a timely manner. Patrick is an excellent caterer with tons of experiences, but is not great at getting back to you. I would recommend this caterer, but be sure to let Marcie or Amy know you would like to communicate through them.
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    Kristina P. Sent on 09/18/2020
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    Wish I could give 0 stars

    Ruined my entire wedding day. Never responsive. Had to cancel the wedding due to Covid and didn’t get a penny back.
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    Alyssa Sent on 12/17/2019
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    I was not happy at all

    I spent a lot of money on my wedding and I expect to get what I paid for. Many things were discussed previous to my wedding and during my wedding many things were went back on DURING my wedding. Elizabeth was very unprofessional. She had a loud argument infront of all of my guests right after my ceremony. Which was very disrespectful. We never saw her after the argument. My bridesmaids were all very upset how they and myself and husband were treated by her . Many of my guests had many things to complain about her. I was already stressed because it was my wedding but I was even more stressed because a lot of last minute problems that could have been avoided the morning of. We reserved our wedding in the beginning of the year and they stated they booked everything since we were in advance. We showed up 2 days before the wedding to find out we had no room reservations. And we were thrown into a small room even though we had a large suite included in our contract. The other people we went through were amazing such as MIKE the man who should not have been helping me as much as he should have as that is not his responsibility . I would not have been as happy as I would have been without his help. And Dan was also very great he waited on me hand on foot. Those two men were the reason Id ever recommend this place to anyone. And honestly its not worth the stress or trouble.
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