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Where did I read a list of hotels in the Great Lakes area for graduation? Also is there any discounts?
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Permalink Reply by jackiequeen/ship09div076 on
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did you get the pamphlet that was included in the form letter? it has a map with all the motels surrounding the base.
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Permalink Reply by Jamie SHIP13 DIV 067 on
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I know courtyard has a discount - i booked at 74 a night. Just tell them you are there for BC grad. Also Navy Lodge.
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Permalink Reply by chris26mom on
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Oh that is funny I booked at the courtyard Marriot and paid 79 a night LOL still a good deal I think..Havent book flight yet though waiting a little closer
Karen
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Permalink Reply by Callie (ship 07 div 078) on
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I just booked Residence Inn. Hoping it is ok, it had good reviews online.
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Permalink Reply by AustinsMom (Ship 07 Div 078) on
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Hi Callie. My son is in this division and we booked at the Residence Inn also. There were lots of good reviews. I booked a 2 bedroom suite.
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Permalink Reply by Debra11 on
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I'm also trying to figure out where we're staying. My husband wants me to find a place that has a shuttle to the graduation, which I agree with. Navy Lodge is only $65/night, but there is no shuttle.
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you can call sarge.. He shuttles families
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Permalink Reply by Melissa(Sub Mom) on
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Ramada has a shuttle and that is where we are staying. It has a shuttle that is what sold us. $79 per night
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are you sure navy lodge doesn't have a shuttle? I booked there and I thought they did!
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i just called them and they do not have a shuttle...hmm that is funny..I can't believe that!
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Yup, I asked them that specifically. They said some of their hotels have them, but not the one in Great Lakes. We're going to get a rental car anyway, but we really want to take a shuttle in; I read somewhere that it's much easier to get in that way. I'm going to look around; the Ramada sounds good.
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The shuttle drops you off at the gate from what I read. I do not think they can go all the way on. about a 15 - 20 min walk. I found this out yesterday, but it should be ok a little walk never hurt anyone. FYI there is another lady that has posted some very useful information on the main page under our PIR date.
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