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I need advice on least expensive but decent hotel for 8/1 PIR
Cheryl T
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Permalink Reply by April , PNM of Tyler on
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From experience, don't stay at the Ramada. It looks really nice on the website and says that they have remodeled. Maybe 15 years ago. It may be cheap, but I am afraid you will be disappointed once you get there. Do a search on here and you will see what others have said about this hotel.
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Permalink Reply by Cheryl T. on
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April,
Thanks for the advice! Now I don't know what to do?? I wonder if the Homewood Suites has anything left?? The last thing I want to do is be somewhere that is awful!! thanks so much. I will check on Homewood Suites tomorrow.
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April,
I just went online and booked a 1 bedroom suite for the PIR on 8/1. I will cancel my reservations at the ramada inn tomorrow. Thanks again for letting me know what a mistake I would be making. After driving 15 hrs. the last thing I need is a bad hotel!!! Thanks so much!
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Permalink Reply by CTmomof3 on
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We stayed at the Residence inn in Waukeegan (sp?) only a couple miles from the gate and they served breakfast as well as a "light" dinner, also had full kitchen, living area $72
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I probably won't change reservations but just wondering, how many beds and baths for that price?
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At the Homewood suites they provide you with an awesome breakfast, and if your family can get in during the weekdays, mon - thu, they even give you a light dinner. Average one bedroom prices are running around 99/night per one bedroom. and 169-199 a night for a two bedroom. The rooms come with a bathroom for each bedroom you have, a living room with a pullout couch, and a kitchenette if your son/daughter would like a home cooked meal. The front desk provides you with basic general info on the local happenings that come in a convinient packet they hand you when you check in, and they have an indoor heated pool, basketball court and 24 hour gym. The gym is small though. I have family in the area so when i visit i come there for the free internet and convinient access to the interstate highway 94. It's also only about 10-12 miles from the base.
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I found a motel 55.00 for a Queen size bed at Great Lakes Motel 3101 Buckley Rd 1 mile form the naval base 847-689-1520 I will be driving from Sc so I will be spending alot on gas.
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