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Permalink Reply by SRMom on
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Yes, they have an fitness center and not sure what time the shuttle actually gets there but there is an early shuttle.
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom12/247 on
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Hotel Amenities
- • 24-hour business center
- • 24-hour fitness facilities
- • 24-hour front desk
- • Air-conditioned public areas
- • Audio-visual equipment
- • Barbecue grill(s)
- • Business services
- • Coffee in lobby
- • Complimentary breakfast
- • Complimentary grocery shopping service
- • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- • Complimentary reception
- • Dry cleaning/laundry service
- • Elevator/lift
- • Express check-out
- • Fireplace in lobby
- • Free Wi-Fi
- • Laundry Facilities
- • Meeting rooms (small groups)
- • Multilingual staff
- • Number of floors: 3
- • Parking (free)
- • Patio
- • Pets accepted
- • Safe-Deposit Box - Front Desk
- • Smoke-free property
- • Spa tub
- • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- • Television in lobby
- • Tennis on site
- • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
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Permalink Reply by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on
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Virginia on
The best hotel I found that had a shuttle to the base (only 1 mile away) wasn't even on the brochure. It's the Days Inn Great Lakes. They cater to navy parents and really go out of their way for their customers. I found the rooms were MUCH nicer than the other hotels in the area and were actually cheaper.
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Permalink Reply by Brittany♥[Sh11/Div018]♥ on
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how can i find out what the rates are???? and by shuttle that means i wont have to rent car or taxi???
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia on
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thanks for the info. I'm very anxious about my son leaving for basic. Planning the trip is helping to keep me occupied.
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The following list of hotels have all been recommended at some point by N4M Moms. If you have stayed there, please add comments.
Ramada Inn (Site of "Meet and Greet" on Thursday evening before PIR)
Navy Lodge
Holiday Inn Express
Residence Inn Waukegan
Comfort Inn Waukegan
Spring Hill Suites
Red Carpet Inn
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Permalink Reply by navymom4e (ship12 div038) on
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We stayed at the Spring Hills Suites- very nice! Includes buffet breakfast. Newer hotel- and I loved that it had the sitting area with the couch. We spent alot of time with everyone in one room visiting!
We also drove to PIR and had no problem. Get there early though to get good seats!!
And definitely plan to go to the Meet and Greet if you have been on N4M - so great to put faces to everyone that you have shared your life with for months!!!
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Permalink Reply by Patti (7/174) on
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Which Spring Hills Suites? Seems to be a few in the area
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Patti,
We are staying at the SpringHill in Waukegan. I read a very nice review from a family who stayed there for a PIR. I called (847-688-9801) the hotel directly and got a better rate than on Expedia or Priceline.
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Permalink Reply by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on
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we stayed in Waukegan and is super nice!!
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Permalink Reply by dcookie27 on
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Hi, I am planning to go there for 03/22 grad. My hubs has bad knees and I understand there is a shuttle service to the graduation.... He cannot do much walking, any suggestions....also the meet and greet is across the street at Flannagan as Sarge recommended this hotel for the meet and greet location among other things. my question is is the meet and greet far to walk to from the hotel? thx
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