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StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
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Alright, I finally got the ok to go to the National from the wife (after much begging and pleading).image I will be going on leaving after work here in Michigan and driving to Chicago, about a 4.5 to 5 hour drive. I was just wondering without having to do a tons of research, the cost of the hotels near the convention and the cost? I will be going to the convention on Saturday and then driving home that night. Hope to cross paths. I will be wearing a green Michigan State shirt. Stop and say hi if you see me. Would like to put a face with a name.


Kirk

aka; Stingray


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  • gaspipe26gaspipe26 Posts: 1,614 ✭✭✭
    At the center they run about $150 a night.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    A lot of people I"ve been hearing from are getting them near the center via priceline at 69-79 a nite.

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  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭

    Rosemont is a pretty small town and there are a few hotels near the center. FYI there is a Marriot a block away and then one about 2 miles away. There is a free shuttle between the Marriot's then to O'hare that runs every 30 min. My office is connected to one of the Marriot's and I take the shuttle to the airport a few times a month.

    So if you can get a better rate at the one a mile out, you can take the free shuttle to the one 1 block away. Also, Rosemont Taxi is pretty quick and staying a few miles away may be cheaper even with cab fare.
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  • julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    Zef is pretty on point.

    The rates will be pretty much the same everywhere, so why not stay as close as possible?

    I have told my wife and myself I won't spend over $500 this weekend, at least I will give it my best shot.

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  • rbdjr1rbdjr1 Posts: 4,474 ✭✭
    Edit: Sorry Kirk! I got you mixed-up with another! Enjoy the national!

    Ship me my cards before you leave! imageimageimage


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  • TipemTipem Posts: 881 ✭



    Griffins is correct.My son(Patrick)and I are already there,Marriott O'Hare,$75 a night thru priceline.I would put in $65 a night first(2.5 stars) and see if it takes.You definately want to stay in the O'Hare area and there are a lot of hotels here.With my son and I flying in,we wanted to stay close and we are 1.5 miles from the convention center.Room is super nice with internet access provided in the rooms.Bring your laptop.image


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  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    Just got my hotel for the night. Staying at the Sheraton Gateway. Got it through Priceline for $50 ($64+ after taxes). Now I need to see how close that is to the convention center.

    Stingray
  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭

    I think the Seraton Gateway is on Manheim. You are less than a mile to the Center.
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  • AxtellAxtell Posts: 10,037 ✭✭
    Is there a link to a website for information about the national?

  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Have A great time KIRK! link for website to the national

    hope that helps AX
    Good for you.
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