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Question: Hotel References
Okay so I am looking for hotels and the prices are high per night, cost is not an issue because I will attend the graduation, BUT I was just wonder is there certain options I should be looking at.
Ive done so far:
Rental House, Search in libertyville, Gurnee , Waukegan , and on base in the lodge.
So what I wanted to do was get the lodge since they are cheaper per night and I'm staying for like 4 nights. The thing is I was reading about if my recruit is staying for A school there then they might not be able to stay there during PIR so I am confused about that.
Please give me some advice, thanks guys! :)
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Permalink Reply by proudmomjlo on
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Go to Military-Hotels.us navigate Lake Bluff, IL then Navy Great prices even lower than if you call them.
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It depends where he or she is going to A school is it in Great Lakes?
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Permalink Reply by Bobbie on
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We were just there 2 weekends ago visiting my son who is is A school. We have been several times since he graduated last fall and have stayed at Navy Lodge (PIR weekend-it was a great atmosphere), Ramada (don't stay there...yuck!!) and Springhill Suites (very nice but kind of pricey) We just now found the hotel we like best and I would highly recommend. LaQuinta Inn and Suites North Chicago (Bannockburn). It is 15 minutes from base so it wasn't a bad commute at all. The beds were great! It is a really big room with a sitting area and an area that has a refrigerator and microwave. There was also breakfast included (continental with waffles) The military rate or "Great Lakes Friends and Family" rate was around $70/night. It was a great deal!
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Permalink Reply by Jason and Jake's mom on
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Hi...Just wondering why you say "yuck" to the Ramada? We were there
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Check your My Page.
The Ramada Inn has gotten A LOT of mixed reviews.
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Permalink Reply by proudmom306 on
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I am just curious...
did anyone stay at Sheraton hotel in Schiller Park? if did, how was the hotel there?
Thank you for your heads up... :)
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My yuck was based on the smell, the really dirty and damp carpeting, broken TV, a large group of people openly smoking pot in the back parking lot. I will say the beds were comfortable but we did not feel at all safe. That was our experience and hopefully you had a better one.
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Permalink Reply by sailormaid on
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If recruits are staying in GL for A-School, are they allowed to stay overnight at the hotel over the weekend or will they be required to return to base by a certain time each evening?
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Nevermind, found it in another thread. Liberty ends at 10pm. Womp womp :-\
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Yes, and be sure that he is back well before that 2200 muster. On time in the Navy is late, so your Sailor needs to be dropped off around 9:30 pm.
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Permalink Reply by Mittens7 on
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Thanks lemonelephant and sailormaid--- good to know!! Womp womp is right :-( If in A school in Great Lakes do they have liberty on Monday because of holiday? Thanks!
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Yes, those with PIR on 05/22/2105 and staying in GL will have Liberty on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend.
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