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Sabre_in_Virginia

*** The rates I have published below will go down even further tomorrow for me. These $ are based on what discounts the 800# telephone reservations people were allowed to give me. I also telephoned the local hotel, who told me they know they can give me much lower rates tomorrow when the person who handles group rates is in. If you want "in" you should have no trouble cancelling your current reservations. ***
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I reserved five rooms at a special rate at a nice hotel, The Hampton Inn, part of the Hilton Hotel group. It is close to the VFW, across the river (10-15 min) in Bolingbrooke. I can reserve more rooms. The more we book the lower the price I can secure for us.

It has what appears to be a very nice L-shaped swimming pool, hot tub, hot complimentary breakfast (M-F). I also believe I can secure us a free shuttle ride over to the VFW.

Contact me if you either want one of those rooms for yourself or if you are willing to share/split the costs with others.

Here are the details so far. I expect to these already discounted prices even lower when I call back tomorrow.

* 2 studios with one king size bed and a fold-out sofabed (plus jacuzzi) at $149 first night-Thursday, then $116 per night on Friday and Saturday for 4 people per studio. ($381 plus taxes about $40 and total divided amongst four people is about $95 per person).

* 2 rooms with one king size bed each at $98 Thursday, then $84 per night on Friday and Saturday. Totals $297 plus tax is $342 and the taxes comes to $421. If two people share that's $171 each.

* 1 room with two queen size beds each (I was told by the 800# only one room was available, but later found out there are more) at $107 Thursday, then $84 per night on Friday and Saturday. Totals $275 + tax is $328 divided among two people is $164.

Food: Hampton On the House™ Hot Breakfast "Enjoy our new complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast. Menu items rotate and include such offerings as sausage patties, eggs and French toast sticks.

A new blend of delicious coffee available 24 hours a day."

If you are in a hurry, grab an On the Run Breakfast Bag™ at the front desk, complete with water, fruit, a muffin, and a cereal bar. Available Monday - Friday

Photos & Information: If you want to look at photos or othe information, here's the link to the Hampton Inn, http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DENLVHX

Map it on Google Maps to Lemont, ILL using: 165 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL United States 60440

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

The manager that I need to speak with will not be in until Monday.

Jim Rzonca · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject:

D-LUX Motel listed on the U.S. Open is 49 bucks. Its clean, Its in Lemont only a few miles from the VFW and Lithuanian World Center. Want to stay close to the action? Sleep at the D LUX.

Jim Rzonca
www.lemonttablehockey.com/usopen

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:03 pm Post subject:

All - Jim lives in Lemont and would know better than I, which hotels are best. So, please follow his lead. I'm providing supplemental choices.

Jim Rzonca · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:19 pm Post subject:

Safe clean small town no frills no breakfest Motel. close to the action. Like most things in life, Early Bird gets the Worm.

D-LUX 630 257-6688

Jim Rzonca
www.lemonttablehockey.com/usopen

Jim Rzonca · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject:

Thank you for your help Greg.Its much appreciated.

Keep it KrAnKiN!!!!!

Jim Rzonca

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

Guys,
I just got a message about going through me for hotel rooms. Yes, I will help you. Absolutely. Read the first message in this message string. I've reserved five rooms. They are there for you to get through me. I've four and maybe now three still available.

I am working 12+ hour shifts, midnights, and missed calling back the hotel to get even lower rates than I've already gotten. I just put in a call to have the Operations Manager call me as soon as possible. Nonetheless, I've got very nice rooms at a very nice hotel reserved at a discounted price that may go lower that you can have.

Here's a link to the hotel I've reserved five rooms. To take a photo tour of the hotel just go to this link and look for "Tour..." http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHIBBHX

Also, please check out what Jim Rzonca's put together for you at the following US Open website here's the direct link to accomodations, e.g. $48 at the D-Lux.

http://lemonttablehockey.com/usopen/accomo/index.htm

FYI - I'm flying in Thursday morning.

Jim Rzonca · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject:

D-LUX is now SOLD OUT.

Jim Rzonca

Paul · Site Admin Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 695

Did Anyone get the $48.75 special pricing?

-Paul

EricK · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

Paul, are you talking about the D-Lux?

It was $48.75 last year.

This year, I called last week and it was $49.99 on a Friday night.

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject:

Okay, I didn't hear back from the person in-charge of group discounts at the hotel, so escalated it to the General Manager. I spoke with him at his home tonight and he assured me he would get back to us with good rates (better than what 800# gave us) early tomorrow, Friday.

It would be good for any of you interested to let me know, so I can bargain knowing how many people are interested.

Paul · Site Admin Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 695

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:

Okay, I talked with the General Manager, not the person who would give me a better deal. But time is running out and next time we'll book a year in advance and get the best price.

* There are eight ( 8 ) rooms available, each with one King size bed. Cost for Thursday night, $104. Cost on Friday night $94, on Saturday night $94. (I should be able to get $10 more off the price of these rooms).

* Both rooms with Queen size beds at my price are now gone, i.e. sold out.

* There remains: 2 studios with one king size bed and a fold-out sofabed (plus jacuzzi) at $149 first night-Thursday, then $116 per night on Friday and Saturday for 4 people per studio. ($381 plus taxes about $40 and total divided amongst four people is about $95 per person).

I know we'll be spending most of our time at the tournaments, but you might like to know:

Hotel amenities include:
* HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS THROUGHOUT THE HOTEL. * OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST EVERYDAY
* COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF USA TODAY EVERY WEEKDAY
* THE HOTEL FEATURES:
---- A FITNESS CENTER
---- BUSINESS CENTER
---- INDOOR POOL

and more: VALET AND SELF LAUNDRY. MICROWAVE OVEN - REFRIGERATOR - COFFEE MAKER - HAIR DRYER - IRON AND IRONING BOARD - LAPDESK - 27 INCH CABLE TV WITH HBO - PAY-PER-VIEW MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES ARE IN EACH ROOM. OUR SUITES FEATURES WHIRLPOOL - SOFA BED WET BAR AND MORE. FOR THE BUSINESS TRAVELER TO BOLINGBROOK THE HAMPTON INN AND SUITES OFFERS 24-HOUR FRONT DESK MESSAGE AND FAX SERVICES

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:33 am Post subject:

Just so we are clear, I have five rooms reserved. I have two of those five taken. That leaves three. I have to know before Wednesday who else wants a room, so I can cancel the reservations for the rooms that remain untaken.

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:57 pm Post subject:

I think we're down to two remaining.

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:21 am Post subject:

Up until now, I've been hesitant to post names. But, I want to make sure we are clear on what is what. The following people have rooms through me:

Hampton Inn, Bolingbrooke, IL
* Bernie Kunzler, Friday & Saturday nights

* Greg Scoma & Kevin Reardon, Thursday - Saturday nights

* Timothy Walker & Bob Monaghan, Friday only

* Darrel Beyer is looking to split the costs of a room with someone on Friday night. He's got a sleeping bag.

My cell is 202-438-9023

PS - the one person flip-flopping daily, and you know who you are, I still have room for you should you need it. (Darrell's looking to split a room with someone).

EricK · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:50 am Post subject:

Thank you, Greg. I plugged your hotel room offer in the final e-mail to players that went out earlier this week. So everyone coming to the tournament should at least be aware of it.

Eric

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks Eric.

I just learned of a room with 2 Queen beds. So, if anyone needs a room with 2 beds, or is looking to share a room, let me know ASAP.

(see previous posts for those players looking to share)

# 202-438-9023

Jim Rzonca · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject:

Greg. Will you please sign on as the Official Travel Agent for ALL our events? We need a good long title for you!

Thank you for all your help. Its Very much apreciated.

Seriously
Jim Rzonca

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Sure! Jim.

Again, guys...

I just learned of a room with 2 Queen beds. So, if anyone needs a room with 2 beds, or is looking to share a room, let me know ASAP.

(see previous posts for those players looking to share)

# 202-438-9023

carlo bossio · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject:

Hey Jim, is everything set up for the Cote's for Friday night???? Not a big problem as if there is still place they can stay at the D-Lux, or else I am sure Eric can drive them at any hotel where there will be at least a vacancy for Friday night. Yes Greg needs to be our Traveling Agency. Smile

Sabre_in_Virginia · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject:

I am at the Hampton Inn. It is far nicer than the one I've been staying at in Colorado. If anyone needs me this evening, I'll be available after 6:30 PM. See my cell # in previous posts. I'm in room #417.