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STAYING ON BASE FOR PIR

Does anyone know about the navy lodge or the navy gateway inns/suites on base? I am a DOD civilian and my husband is retired navy. Just wondering if we can make reservation at one of those locations.   

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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 21, 2013 at 5:44pm

The Navy Lodges does not have its own shuttle, but they will give you the numbers of those in the area or you can contact Sarge.  Sarge has a taxi service and he is a wealth of information and has a Meet and Greet at the Sundance Saloon in Waukegan the night before PIR. His cell number is 847-212-0246. His M&G and services have been getting great reviews. Find Sarge on N4M as OldSarge.

For reservations at the Navy Lodge, go to https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=05 or call (847)689-1485. There is more within Saving Money PIR Weekend.

 

Permalink Reply by JeffsMom on July 22, 2013 at 4:56pm

I'm going through the background check with Gateway Inn right now, but have a rez at Navy Lodge just in case they don't get it done in time for my son's PIR on Aug 16th. His girlfriend is coming with me and I've read that only parents or spouses can stay there. Is that true? Also, which is the better place to stay? I wanted him to come visit us on Thursday if he's able and understand he can't at Navy Lodge, but possibly can at Gateway. Of course, I just want to see him as much as possible.

Permalink Reply by QC Mom on July 22, 2013 at 7:02pm

Oh wow, I didn't know they could stay with you possibly...My hubby served in the Army years ago (not retired) i'm currious if we can stay at Gateway as well???? I assume Gateway is Navy related just like Navy Lodge?  Thanks

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 22, 2013 at 8:40pm

QC Mom, No, the Sailors CANNOT stay overnight. Your SR can be your sponsor, so you cn stay there. See more wthin Saving Money PIR Weekend and PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 22, 2013 at 8:38pm

JeffsMom, No, you all will be able to stay at the Gateway Inn and Suites. Your SR is the sponsor and you just have to give them the names of everyone who is staying for the backbround checks.

Your new Sailor CANNOT stay overnight any night and you will not see him prior to PIR.

Sailors who will be staying at GL for "A" School must have a deviation chit to visit Gateway Inn and Suites since it is on the main part of the base and is off-limits to students at the TSC (they have sometimes let them visit there over PIR weekend without the deviation chit, but they must have it any other time).

See more wthin Saving Money PIR Weekend and PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend.

Permalink Reply by JeffsMom on July 22, 2013 at 10:47pm

Ok. I understood he wouldn't stay the night, just heard he could visit. I may not stay there if there's no chance of him visiting before PIR. Thank you for the info!

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 22, 2013 at 10:51pm

The Navy Gateway Inn and Suites is on the main part of the base across the street from the RTC. You will not see your Sailor prior to PIR regardless of where you stay.

Permalink Reply by beverly on July 23, 2013 at 9:53am

Your Sailor can visit you at the Navy Lodge.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 23, 2013 at 11:53am

beverly, check the info on the Navy Lodge in Saving Money PIR Weekend and see if there is anything I should add. Thanks

Permalink Reply by QC Mom on July 21, 2013 at 9:25pm

I called them and made reservations over the phone. When I tried to do it online, the online site didn't show availability but when i called they got me in!

Permalink Reply by QC Mom on July 21, 2013 at 9:26pm

Street: 2500 Meridian Drive
City/Town: Great Lakes, Il
Website or : http://www.navy-lodge.com
Phone: 847-689-1485

Permalink Reply by beverly on July 22, 2013 at 11:11am

You may make reservations at both locations as retired military or as DOD civilian.  You may also make your reservation with your Recruit as your sponsor th stay at Navy lodge or NGIS.

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