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Hotels?

Ship 7 / Div 112:  I know I read a discussion thread somewhere but now cannot find it.  What hotels are best to stay in for graduation?  Do most parents stay the entire weekend?   Do you make plans sat/sun with your sailor or just play it by ear on how they feel?  

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Permalink Reply by MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109) on February 15, 2011 at 7:57pm
Good question! I'm still deciding which hotel to pick from too. I plan on staying the entire weekend since I'm pretty sure my SR is a Grad & Go. I'm crossing my fingers for overnight liberty too!
Permalink Reply by Cheryl D. on February 15, 2011 at 8:32pm
Would you mind posting here what you end up booking?  I'd appreciate any updates!
Permalink Reply by MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109) on February 15, 2011 at 10:02pm
I'm gonna go with Navy Lodge. One of the members said we can make changes without a fee up until that day for most of the hotels around the area. They have a room with kitchen that is the same price as regular ones. They can also fit a maximum of 5 people for the same cost. The only thing they don't have is shuttle to the base. Hope this helps.
Permalink Reply by lisap on February 15, 2011 at 10:04pm
We booked at the Residence Inn in Waukegan (sp?) I think I saw a discussion of hotels in the PIR section in the forums and people seemed pleased with that hotel. The room was $77 with the AAA discount. Now I just hope my son graduates on 3/25 as he has to have his wisdom teeth out.
Permalink Reply by MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109) on February 15, 2011 at 10:20pm

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