Comments on: Starwood’s Caesars Brookdale in the Poconos Sold to Silverleaf Resorts http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/ by Andrew Calvo Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:03:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Achille http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-23506 Achille Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:03:22 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-23506 I just got a confirmation that Brookdale is still own by Starwoods (Cove Haven)! Just as I suspected! They have no plans of reopening it, as they want to focus on there "couples only" resort. What a shame! I just got a confirmation that Brookdale is still own by Starwoods (Cove Haven)! Just as I suspected! They have no plans of reopening it, as they want to focus on there “couples only” resort. What a shame!

]]> By: Achille http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-23502 Achille Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:01:17 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-23502 I personally have talked to Cove Haven's marketing Manager in February 2010, as I wanted to know about the brookdale's existence. He opened up with me and told me that Cove Haven is still maintaining the property. When asked "who now owns the property" his reply was that there are still some "i's" to dot and "t's" to cross. I didn't press, but I took his response as saying that the title deed didn't go through to SilverLeaf. It's been well over three years ago since the supposed transaction took place, and I think it's safe to say that Cove Haven still owns it. Again they were maintaining it in 02/2010, from last I heard. Other things that was told to me by the manager was that Brookdale's annual revenue sales since 2001 were number 1 up until 2007 vs. the other three resorts (Paradise Stream, Cove Haven, Pocono Palace). Brookdale shut down in early 2008. Brookdale has far much more land than each of the other resorts with the potential to build a new casino. Brookdale's property is that massive! Me and my familiy have missed this resort. We've been there several times! The only relevant "all family resort" that resembles Brookdale in the Poconos now is Split Rock Resort. There is a so-so rating for the "Great Wolf Lodge". If anybody else have any reccomendations for a GREAT family resort in the Poconos please let me know. One more thing..... There is a slight chance that brookdale could be brought back to life by Cove Haven. They are wasting money on the property taxes and maintenance cost. There is so much potential there! I personally have talked to Cove Haven’s marketing Manager in February 2010, as I wanted to know about the brookdale’s existence. He opened up with me and told me that Cove Haven is still maintaining the property. When asked “who now owns the property” his reply was that there are still some “i’s” to dot and “t’s” to cross. I didn’t press, but I took his response as saying that the title deed didn’t go through to SilverLeaf. It’s been well over three years ago since the supposed transaction took place, and I think it’s safe to say that Cove Haven still owns it. Again they were maintaining it in 02/2010, from last I heard. Other things that was told to me by the manager was that Brookdale’s annual revenue sales since 2001 were number 1 up until 2007 vs. the other three resorts (Paradise Stream, Cove Haven, Pocono Palace). Brookdale shut down in early 2008. Brookdale has far much more land than each of the other resorts with the potential to build a new casino. Brookdale’s property is that massive! Me and my familiy have missed this resort. We’ve been there several times! The only relevant “all family resort” that resembles Brookdale in the Poconos now is Split Rock Resort. There is a so-so rating for the “Great Wolf Lodge”. If anybody else have any reccomendations for a GREAT family resort in the Poconos please let me know.

One more thing….. There is a slight chance that brookdale could be brought back to life by Cove Haven. They are wasting money on the property taxes and maintenance cost. There is so much potential there!

]]> By: Pat http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-19084 Pat Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:28:56 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-19084 We vacationed at Brookdale for 20 years, even before it was purchased by Caesar's. We have such fond memories, even though the last few times there it was evident that much was cut back, especially the quality of the food. I recently contacted Silverleaf Resorts and they replied that the deal did not go thru. I'm not sure who owns the property now, but I hope Brookdale comes back to life. I know many families would love to visit again. We miss the place sooooo much. The Fantacone Family We vacationed at Brookdale for 20 years, even before it was purchased by Caesar’s. We have such fond memories, even though the last few times there it was evident that much was cut back, especially the quality of the food. I recently contacted Silverleaf Resorts and they replied that the deal did not go thru. I’m not sure who owns the property now, but I hope Brookdale comes back to life. I know many families would love to visit again. We miss the place sooooo much.
The Fantacone Family

]]> By: Merrill http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-14009 Merrill Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:47:00 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-14009 I worked there up till about six of seven months until the end. As a worker there I can tell you Starwood cut back ALOT on what Morris Wilkins (The original owner and partner with Caesar's) and ITT did with the property. A lot of things were cut back. Adult nights were ended in lieu of transporting people over to a sister resort. Staff was cut (Cafe attendants did double duty running the Gift Shop. Entertainment was cut (I still to this day don't understand why they went from Bands to Fireworks) All in all the last years of Brookdale weren't that grand. Yes the Caesar's name was lost (but that was a given due to the sale of the resorts from ITT who initially kept the casinos then sold them to Park Place Entertainment) I think it was just a lack of understand at what the property could be by The Powers That Be. Merrill (Former Cook/ Cafe Attendant Caesar's Brookdale) I worked there up till about six of seven months until the end. As a worker there I can tell you Starwood cut back ALOT on what Morris Wilkins (The original owner and partner with Caesar’s) and ITT did with the property. A lot of things were cut back. Adult nights were ended in lieu of transporting people over to a sister resort. Staff was cut (Cafe attendants did double duty running the Gift Shop. Entertainment was cut (I still to this day don’t understand why they went from Bands to Fireworks) All in all the last years of Brookdale weren’t that grand. Yes the Caesar’s name was lost (but that was a given due to the sale of the resorts from ITT who initially kept the casinos then sold them to Park Place Entertainment) I think it was just a lack of understand at what the property could be by The Powers That Be.
Merrill (Former Cook/ Cafe Attendant Caesar’s Brookdale)

]]> By: sue http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-13491 sue Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:17:30 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-13491 My family and I have been a regular to Brookdale for over 10yrs and when they closed it we were all very sad it was our home away from home..We see that they still haven't opened anything yet. I was wondering is there any news on whats going to be there or maybe they might open another family resort. ( I guess that is wishful thinking) Why would they take away something that so many family's loved.. We still can't find another family resort like Brookdale. We are trying another resort that is about 45min away in Aug. So we are going to take a drive to Brookdale just to take a look at what we miss so much.. The Palminteri Family... My family and I have been a regular to Brookdale for over 10yrs and when they closed it we were all very sad it was our home away from home..We see that they still haven’t opened anything yet. I was wondering is there any news on whats going to be there or maybe they might open another family resort. ( I guess that is wishful thinking) Why would they take away something that so many family’s loved..
We still can’t find another family resort like Brookdale. We are trying another resort that is about 45min away in Aug. So we are going to take a drive to Brookdale just to take a look at what we miss so much..
The Palminteri Family…

]]> By: sue http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-14953 sue Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:17:00 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-14953 My family and I have been a regular to Brookdale for over 10yrs and when they closed it we were all very sad it was our home away from home..We see that they still haven't opened anything yet. I was wondering is there any news on whats going to be there or maybe they might open another family resort. ( I guess that is wishful thinking) Why would they take away something that so many family's loved.. We still can't find another family resort like Brookdale. We are trying another resort that is about 45min away in Aug. So we are going to take a drive to Brookdale just to take a look at what we miss so much.. The Palminteri Family... My family and I have been a regular to Brookdale for over 10yrs and when they closed it we were all very sad it was our home away from home..We see that they still haven’t opened anything yet. I was wondering is there any news on whats going to be there or maybe they might open another family resort. ( I guess that is wishful thinking) Why would they take away something that so many family’s loved..
We still can’t find another family resort like Brookdale. We are trying another resort that is about 45min away in Aug. So we are going to take a drive to Brookdale just to take a look at what we miss so much..
The Palminteri Family…

]]> By: Jason http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-6029 Jason Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:31:04 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-6029 Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me "Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it's a no-go." I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep "I'm not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal." In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows?? Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me “Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it’s a no-go.” I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep “I’m not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal.” In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows??

]]> By: Jason http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-14951 Jason Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:31:00 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-14951 Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me "Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it's a no-go." I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep "I'm not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal." In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows?? Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me “Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it’s a no-go.” I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep “I’m not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal.” In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows??

]]> By: Jason http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-14952 Jason Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:31:00 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-14952 Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me "Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it's a no-go." I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep "I'm not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal." In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows?? Rumor has it Silverleaf did not close the deal. While I was in the Poconos last week, I took the tour of another timeshare. The timeshare salesperson told me “Silverleaf pulled out, I have some friends who applied to sell timeshares at that property, and it’s a no-go.” I stayed at a Silverleaf property in the Berkshires this weekend and was told by a sales rep “I’m not sure that Siverleaf closed the deal.” In regards to the Hilllsdale property. Who knows??

]]> By: Jason http://www.passionsofazealot.com/2008/03/19/starwoods-caesars-brookdale-in-the-poconos-sold-to-silverleaf-resorts/comment-page-1/#comment-5869 Jason Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:03:16 +0000 http://passionsofazealot.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-5869 Silverleaf Resorts purchased the property. I took a drive by the property over the weekend, the landscape is being well mainained. They should be selling timeshares there real soon. Silverleaf Resorts purchased the property. I took a drive by the property over the weekend, the landscape is being well mainained. They should be selling timeshares there real soon.

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