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Hotels for Graduation in Great Lakes

Does anyone have a recommendation on what the best hotel is to stay at for graduation in Great Lakes? I thought I read that there is one very close to where they are at, but I don't remember which one it is.

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Permalink Reply by navywife57 on January 7, 2011 at 12:55pm

i read that there is one about a mile away from there. its called sleep inn if i remember correctly.

Permalink Reply by ProudMom(ship 04 division 804) on January 7, 2011 at 1:13pm

I have a friend that went and watched her grandson graduate and she said that they stayed at a hotel in Waukegan. She said it was only about 4 miles away. I am staying at the Residence Inn in Waukegan when I go watch my son graduate on Feb. 11th. All the reviews I read on it was very good

Permalink Reply by Mrs Eubank on January 7, 2011 at 1:33pm

http://www.greatlakesilhotels.com

https://navyreservations.dodlodging.net

https://www.navy-lodge.com/contact.html

those are all good and very close

Permalink Reply by diannep on January 7, 2011 at 2:26pm

Marianne: All of the hotels are fairly close up there. It is a small area...easy to get around in. We stayed at Residence Inn and loved it. About 4 miles from the base, 1- and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens, gas fireplace, sleeper sofa...free buffet breakfast in the lobby each morning. We were very happy there! Residence Inn Waukegan. Oh, and they have the PIR shuttle also....$3/pp each way. Sailor can return with you. I highly recommend the shuttle for everyone!

Permalink Reply by mamawalrus on January 10, 2011 at 2:18am

yes the Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Ramada are three I know of. All are close.

Permalink Reply by marianne (Ship 04 Div 804) on January 10, 2011 at 7:04am

Thanks all! We made our reservations and can't wait!!! February 11th can't come soon enough. I am sure all of you feel the same way.

Permalink Reply by mamawalrus on January 11, 2011 at 1:58am

where did you end up Mairanne?

Permalink Reply by marianne (Ship 04 Div 804) on January 11, 2011 at 9:03am

Springhill Suites in Waukegan. Where are you staying?

Permalink Reply by mamawalrus on January 11, 2011 at 10:42am

Residence Inn-Waukegan as well! ;)

Permalink Reply by Caprice Ship 11 Div 065 on January 18, 2011 at 10:00pm

I noticed Springhill doesn't have shuttle from there to graduation. Is it better to find one with a shuttle? What mode of transportation is best for this day?

Permalink Reply by JAYM on January 19, 2011 at 11:47pm

Springhill has two shuttles on the day of PIR to RTC and from RTC. It's $3/person each way and you reserve your seat at check-in. And you pay your fee when you board. I'm staying there as well, and called them today.