MV 2016 Host Hotel

[Ken]

Embassy Suites Cleveland-Independence at Rockside
5800 Rockside Woods BLVD
Independence, OH 44131

Group rate is from Wed Sept 7 thru Sun Sept 11, If you'd like to arrive earlier or stay later, they will work with you

To Make Reservations in a Group
Group Name: Mercury Marauder
Group Code: MER
Cutoff: 8/8/16
Rate: $119.00

By Phone: 216-986-9900
~Ask for the group block (Mercury Marauder) or code (MER)

By Internet: www.clevelandindependence.emba ssysuites.com
~ Select Travel Dates
~ Click on Add Special Rate Codes and drop down will provide several boxes
~ Type the Group Code (MER) in the box for Group Code
~ Click Check Availability
~ Continue till you get your Confirmation Number

Room Reserved:
HammerDown & Frdfrk
Gordon B
Mike Brown
Mr & Mrs Denmark Man
TooManyFords
Bluerauder
Blackened300A & Papillon
Mercman
Ken & Debbie
Russ Pryor
WPG Gordon
JSignorelli
Comin in Hot
Gryphonzus
RF Overlord
LadyHawke
Haggis
DWStang67
NavySeabee
YIMMA
The Hamptons
Mary:bunny3:
MyBlackBeasts
james79stang
Pete
Joe & Jane
Lji372
Steve and Carol Babcock
cer0413
a_d_a_m 9/9

[Comin' in Hot]

Booked, Wed - Sun..... Thanks for doing this

[cer0413]

Booking today

[1Marauder]

Planning, planning, planning.

[Blackened300a]

Will book this weekend. Thanks Ken.

[champ1173]

I'm in if the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is in the itinerary.:)

[Ken]

I'm in if the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is in the itinerary.:)Yes, it is. On Friday! :sing:

[MERCMAN]

Booked and ready to go!!!

[Bluerauder]

The Host Hotel looks fantastic. We are booked 7-11 September. Looking forward to this trip and seeing the full itinerary. Any boatride dinners on the lake ??

[ARodmarauder]

Planning, planning, planning.



Yes thinking about this too have a little west coast action there

[Laura Woellert]

My husband, Jameel and I will definitely be attending this event! We're in Cleveland, so we don't need a hotel, but would love to be included in all the events! Thank you! :banana2:

[Bluerauder]

My husband, Jameel and I will definitely be attending this event! We're in Cleveland, so we don't need a hotel, but would love to be included in all the events! Thank you! :banana2:

Just sign up for the Events when Registration is opened up for Marauderville XIV (MV14) once the venues and itinerary get finalized. Shouldn't be long now.

Depending on how convenient you are to the hotel, you may wish to reconsider staying at the hotel for a night or two. The host hotel activities and informal gathering of the members is half of the Marauderville experience. Hanging with other members after the formal events is a major part of the overall Marauderville get together.

[TooManyFords]

Booked Tues - Fri. 6th-9th. Have to leave early for DRAGWEEK 2016

[Ken]

Booked Tues - Fri. 6th-9th. Have to leave early for DRAGWEEK 2016:banana2: :banana2:

[Ken]

My husband, Jameel and I will definitely be attending this event! We're in Cleveland, so we don't need a hotel, but would love to be included in all the events! Thank you! :banana2:Looking forward to meeting another northern ohio Marauderer!

[a_d_a_m]

My husband, Jameel and I will definitely be attending this event! Sweet! See ya there.

[Gryphonzus]

Room booked! Looking forward to seeing every!one

[MarauderJim]

Hi Ken,

I'm booked. This will be my longest ride with the Marauder from Massachusetts!
I've met many members at Carlisle and New Hampshire. We have a great group and I look forward to meeting more members of MM.Net.

[Ms. Denmark]

Hi Ken,

I'm booked. This will be my longest ride with the Marauder from Massachusetts!
I've met many members at Carlisle and New Hampshire. We have a great group and I look forward to meeting more members of MM.Net.

'Bout time you make it to MV, Jim! You'll really enjoy it.

MANY thanks to this years MV planning team for a great job on the itinerary. Not surprised considering these planning team members are definitely as capable as they come! Mr. Man & I got vacay time approved, so hoping to be there, too! Thanks again for all your efforts to put it together!:bows:

[Ken]

Booked! :banana2:



Anyone else?



Bueller?



Bueller?:confused:

[WPG_Merc]

Booked! :banana2:



Anyone else?



Bueller?



Bueller?:confused:
I'll be booking the room 1st week in June.:banana2:
& Planning another (4,402 mile) round road trip with a stop at Mo's to install 31 spline axles. :banana:

[Ken]

Someone noticed that wifi wasn't included. Emailed Mandy, it is free for Hilton Honors members. So, if you're not a member, enroll and then go to hilton.com to register for your room. You can add your number upon checking in.

Ken

[Bluerauder]

Someone noticed that wifi wasn't included. Emailed Mandy, it is free for Hilton Honors members. So, if you're not a member, enroll and then go to hilton.com to register for your room. You can add your number upon checking in.



Ken


No problem here. I've been an HH member since my first Marauderville in 2005.

[Bigdogjim]

No problem here. I've been an HH member since my first Marauderville in 2005.

Yes I need to book this hotel vacation is much needed.

[Ken]

No problem here. I've been an HH member since my first Marauderville in 2005.Me too, that's why I never noticed, I thought wifi was always included.

The price breaks that I have got with hhonors points. :)

[EricGrain]

Haven't got to say Hi to everyone yet on here, will post about my car soon! But wanted to see if anyone from Canada BC was coming? I'm thinking of joining for the first real trip in her! 😃

[WPG_Merc]

Haven't got to say Hi to everyone yet on here, will post about my car soon! But wanted to see if anyone from Canada BC was coming? I'm thinking of joining for the first real trip in her! 😃

:welcome1:I'll be attending the event. :)

[RF Overlord]

It'll be good to see you again, Gordon. :)

You, too, Big Dog!

[junior]

Haven't got to say Hi to everyone yet on here, will post about my car soon! But wanted to see if anyone from Canada BC was coming? I'm thinking of joining for the first real trip in her! ��

That's a lot of seat time at about 2600 miles (4200km). Ought to be some great scenery along the way though. :bows:

[EricGrain]

That's a lot of seat time at about 2600 miles (4200km). Ought to be some great scenery along the way though. :bows:

It sure is! But I have been wanting to go on a trip with her, just never had a reason, or for the longest time the Marauder to do the trip right ��

I drove long trips in my Vic though so, and I'm certainly a big Marauder fan so it'd be worth while

[WPG_Merc]

It sure is! But I have been wanting to go on a trip with her, just never had a reason, or for the longest time the Marauder to do the trip right ��

I drove long trips in my Vic though so, and I'm certainly a big Marauder fan so it'd be worth while
:2thumbs: :beer:

[Ken]

It sure is! But I have been wanting to go on a trip with her, just never had a reason, or for the longest time the Marauder to do the trip right ��

I drove long trips in my Vic though so, and I'm certainly a big Marauder fan so it'd be worth whilePlan some stops on the way across the country. Hooking up with other Marauders on the way. Break up the trip, add a couple extra days, much more fun. That's how a number of us made the trip to Vegas last year, I continued on to Santa Monica, CA Pier, dipped our feet in the Ocean and started our return trip to Cleveland, OH.

(Enjoyed Vegas enough to return this week with two daughters, one of which has job testing and interviews. Having a blast visiting with FastMerc, and Fremont Street Experience, Top of the World@ Stratosphere, Hoover Dam, etc)

[Mr. Man]

Ms.D and I are booked. Couldn't find where to put in the HHonors # to get member points. Maybe we can do it upon check-in. Looking forward to driving on Ohio's gold paved streets, 16.5 tax jeez!

[RubberCtyRauder]

16.5 tax? on what? we dont have a tax rate that high

[Mr. Man]

16.5 tax? on what? we dont have a tax rate that high
Guess you never stayed in an Ohio hotel. Most states pillage tourists, easy pickin's

[RubberCtyRauder]

no need to stay in ohio hotel, i live here.lol plus im 20 min. from hotel and not a drinker so need to pass out there.

[jsignorelli]

HH points are taken care of by hotel desk at check-in. Don't ask me why, it just is that way. Just make sure you show your card and remind them to update your account, at check in.

[Ken]

I believe every city or county can have a different "bed" tax. I'm sure that Cuyahoga county raised the tax in time for the RNC.

I was able to book from my hhonors page using the group code for the group price. Make sure that you do update at check-in. If not a member already, please join hhonors for the free wifi at this Embassy. Besides, the points add up quickly and help earn discounts on future stays.

[Bluerauder]

I believe every city or county can have a different "bed" tax. I'm sure that Cuyahoga county raised the tax in time for the RNC.

You are correct and keeping track of the taxes is complicated. Generally, each city, county, and/or town imposes taxes for hotel/motel occupancy. These taxes are typically controlled by the States who allow the lower jurisdictions to tax through legislation.

I just stayed in Carlisle, PA where there was a 6% State Tax and a 3% Local Tax on a hotel room.

In Virginia, the hotel room tax amount depends on where you stay. Some cities, counties and towns are more greedy than others. Typically, it is a 6% State Tax plus a 6% Hotel Tax (where 2% is for Hotel Occupancy, 2% is for Tourism, and 2% is for Regional Transportation). Some cities like Richmond get to snatch another 6%. So the range is about 12-18% in Virginia.

I have also seen a Resort Tax at some locations levied on top of the above.

These taxes get approved Locally or appear as Referendums during voting season and are always "sold" on the basis that they just screw the visitors from Out-of-Town. Pay backs when you are Out-of-Town is a biatch !!

[jsignorelli]

The room taxes still beats the alternative, which is sleeping in your car!

[Bluerauder]

The room taxes still beats the alternative, which is sleeping in your car!


It is what it is. When I can't afford it, I 'll stop traveling.

[jsignorelli]

Now you know why a hotel room in Manhattan is for the rich and famous. Also why there are no car shows in the city, unless you sleep in Jersey.

[WPG_Merc]

The room taxes still beats the alternative, which is sleeping in your car!

When I booked the room 4 nights it's $554.54 U.S. = $710.81 CDN. :eek:
But it's where the party is. :beer:

[1Marauder]

NEED some expert advice... I need a quality trucking company to freight my Marauder from Sacramento to the Cleveland OH Marauderville Embassy hotel.

Just landed "a work trip" in Arkansas the week after Marauderville XIV... just a short 13 hour trip after Marauderville Sunday/Monday gets me to the office in time!

Then I can drive home from Arkansas again!

IF you know/trust a great trucking company--post up or PM me please.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Reliable Carriers. timing on delivery will be hard part. they dont pick up and be there in 3 days. they might, orbut might be 7.

[1Marauder]

THANKS.. OR Maybe someone can pick me up at airport and I can ride shotgun for the weekend :(

[RubberCtyRauder]

they have a online quote system. check it out, they will email you a quote. it will be no problem gettibg picked up at airport. plenty of us to do it. im there if need be.

[Ken]

The room taxes still beats the alternative, which is sleeping in your car!Been there, done that! In Lidio's parking lot, at the old shop, drove straight there after getting off work in the middle of the night about eleven years ago. Getting too old for that!

[Ken]

Yes thinking about this too have a little west coast action thereComing? :hmmm:

[Ken]

Booked Tues - Fri. 6th-9th. Have to leave early for DRAGWEEK 2016You weren't listed under the group rate, got that fixed for you.

[Ken]

Check the first post to make sure if your name is supposed to be on the list. I did find one that wasn't listed with the group rate, I got it straightened up right away. Pm me if any problem with reservation, or if they are out of King beds, or your name should be on the list, I have one more, don't recognize the last name.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101315

Remember time is running short for group rate. Eventbrite should be up shortly, as soon as I get a price worked out.

[RF Overlord]

Just booked, Ken...can't wait!

[Ladyhawke]

Two rooms booked. There were no king rooms though. I'll text you later about it.

[DWSTANG67]

I am booked see you there

[Ken]

Any others? :bump:

[a_d_a_m]

Waiting to see which of the requested days I'll get free. I'll be there at least the 9th.

[RubberCtyRauder]

live local so no hotel for me required

[WPG_Merc]

THANKS.. OR Maybe someone can pick me up at airport and I can ride shotgun for the weekend :(

You can ride shot gun with me for the weekend if you like,But I can't make it for airport pick up. :beer:

[lji372]

THANKS.. OR Maybe someone can pick me up at airport and I can ride shotgun for the weekend :(

If you fly into detroit (DTW) I can pick you up. :beer:


I should get my room booked :eek:

[Bigdogjim]

Will be booking this week I am home relaxing :cool:

[Bigdogjim]

Guess you never stayed in an Ohio hotel. Most states pillage tourists, easy pickin's

You should see some of the add on taxes I see in the hotels I stay!! $$$

Hotels are starting to use "market price" so if they are close to sold out the rate jumps, or some event is in the next town they raise the rates for overflow.

[james79stang]

Have booked but have to see how family medicals go to be there.

[a_d_a_m]

live local so no hotel for me required If MVs are anything like the car runs I've been on, hanging out "after hours" in the parking lot is one of the best parts. I'm local enough to be able to drive but plan to stay at least one night.

[Laura Woellert]

Living in Cleveland and working, we probably wouldn't be joining any of the sight seeing activities on the itinerary, but would definitely be interested in actual Marauder gatherings and hanging out afterwards! And, we'd definitely be interested in the car show for Saturday, Sept 10. Is there any info on whereabouts this will be? Also, would love taking part in a small convoy! We have great scenic surface streets for that! :banana:

[Ken]

:bump: Group Rate ends August 7
Embassy Suites Cleveland-Independence at Rockside
5800 Rockside Woods BLVD
Independence, OH 44131

Group rate is from Wed Sept 7 thru Sun Sept 11, If you'd like to arrive earlier or stay later, they will work with you

To Make Reservations in a Group
Group Name: Mercury Marauder
Group Code: MER
Cutoff: 8/8/16
Rate: $119.00

By Phone: 216-986-9900
~Ask for the group block (Mercury Marauder) or code (MER)

By Internet: www.clevelandindependence.emba ssysuites.com
~ Select Travel Dates
~ Click on Add Special Rate Codes and drop down will provide several boxes
~ Type the Group Code (MER) in the box for Group Code
~ Click Check Availability
~ Continue till you get your Confirmation Number

Room Reserved:
Mr & Mrs Frdfrk
Gordon B
Mike Brown
Mr & Mrs Denmark Man
TooManyFords
Bluerauder
Blackened300A & Papillon
Mercman
Ken & Debbie
Russ Pryor
WPG Gordon
JSignorelli
Comin in Hot
Gryphonzus
RF Overlord
LadyHawke
Haggis
DWStang67

[TooManyFords]

Ken, can you check with the hotel for me to make sure I got the group rate? Registered under John Friel. Thanks!

[Ken]

Ken, can you check with the hotel for me to make sure I got the group rate? Registered under John Friel. Thanks!Took care of that about two weeks ago, John. You're good to go!

[TooManyFords]

Thank you sir!

[MyBlackBeasts]

If MVs are anything like the car runs I've been on, hanging out "after hours" in the parking lot is one of the best parts.

This is SO true!!!

Just what ever you do... DON"T drink from Curless's bucket!

[NavySeabee]

Room Booked Sept 8-11!

[YIMMA]

Joan and I are booked for 7-11. See you there. :)

[MM03MOK]

Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marauderville-14-sept-7-11-2016-cleveland-oh-registration-26912442841

Marauderville 14 t-shirts may be ordered separately for those that cannot attend or for Attendees that want more than one. One (1) t-shirt is included with the full Registration.

The Design is not yet available to view.

T-shirts:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marauderville-14-t-shirts-tickets-26913545138

[MyBlackBeasts]

Booked Tuesday to Sunday.

Disappointed the hotel would not give group rate for Tuesday. 1st time that happened with all the MV's & Louisville's I've been to. :depress:

See ya'll there!!!

Can't wait! :banana:

[MM03MOK]

Booked Tuesday to Sunday.

Disappointed the hotel would not give group rate for Tuesday. 1st time that happened with all the MV's & Louisville's I've been to. :depress:

See ya'll there!!!

Can't wait! :banana:

From the hotel contract with dates of Sept. 7, with checkout on Sept. 11:

Quoted sleeping rates will be offered, based on availability of contracted room type(s), to your attendees 3 days before and 3 days after the above dates.

Anyone else have issues booking an earlier or later room night?? I just tried and the group rates did not show up for Tuesday.

Oh, Mr. Ken!! :D

[MM03MOK]

Bill (and anyone else) - go back into your reservation and add the additional night you want. Ken has asked the hotel to then manually make the change to give you the Group Rate on those additional nights.

If anyone else needs to do this, please post in this thread so Ken can confirm with the hotel to make the rate change to your booking.


Booked Tuesday to Sunday.

Disappointed the hotel would not give group rate for Tuesday. 1st time that happened with all the MV's & Louisville's I've been to. :depress:

See ya'll there!!!

Can't wait! :banana:


From the hotel contract with dates of Sept. 7, with checkout on Sept. 11:

Quoted sleeping rates will be offered, based on availability of contracted room type(s), to your attendees 3 days before and 3 days after the above dates.

Anyone else have issues booking an earlier or later room night?? I just tried and the group rates did not show up for Tuesday.

Oh, Mr. Ken!! :D

[MM03MOK]

Just booked my room! :up:

[Mr. Man]

Just booked my room! :up:Driving or flying?

[MM03MOK]

Driving or flying?

Driving....!

[MyBlackBeasts]

- go back into your reservation and add the additional night you want. Ken has asked the hotel to then manually make the change to give you the Group Rate on those additional nights.

I did mine on the phone, do you mean I should call them back?

[Ken]

I did mine on the phone, do you mean I should call them back?I sent an email, I'll touch base with her. Same happened to TooManyFords, he wasn't even showing in the original list of reservations, but she found him and added him, no problem. That's why I have posted names on the first post, if your name isn't showing up, let me know.

[MyBlackBeasts]

I sent an email, I'll touch base with her. Same happened to TooManyFords, he wasn't even showing in the original list of reservations, but she found him and added him, no problem. That's why I have posted names on the first post, if your name isn't showing up, let me know.

Thanks Ken!

[james79stang]

I am sure I got the MM rate but not see me listed. Grimes

[Ken]

Bill, She sent me a screen grab, you have group rate for tuesday too. James, I see your name on her list too. Thanks

:bump: for reminder. Group rate ends Aug 7th.

[lji372]

Booked 7-11th

[Ken]

Embassy Suites Cleveland-Independence at Rockside
5800 Rockside Woods BLVD
Independence, OH 44131

Group rate is from Wed Sept 7 thru Sun Sept 11, If you'd like to arrive earlier or stay later, they will work with you

To Make Reservations in a Group
Group Name: Mercury Marauder
Group Code: MER
Cutoff: 8/8/16
Rate: $119.00

By Phone: 216-986-9900
~Ask for the group block (Mercury Marauder) or code (MER)

By Internet: www.clevelandindependence.emba ssysuites.com
~ Select Travel Dates
~ Click on Add Special Rate Codes and drop down will provide several boxes
~ Type the Group Code (MER) in the box for Group Code
~ Click Check Availability
~ Continue till you get your Confirmation Number

Room Reserved:
Mr & Mrs Frdfrk
Gordon B
Mike Brown
Mr & Mrs Denmark Man
TooManyFords
Bluerauder
Blackened300A & Papillon
Mercman
Ken & Debbie
Russ Pryor
WPG Gordon
JSignorelli
Comin in Hot
Gryphonzus
RF Overlord
LadyHawke
Haggis
DWStang67
NavySeabee
YIMMA
The Hamptons
Mary:bunny3:
MyBlackBeasts
james79stang
Pete
Joe & Jane
Lji372Reminder: Last 24 hours to reserve your room, after that price looks like it rises to $156/night. So if you're on the fence, reserve your room. You can always cancel or give it to someone that decides at the last minute. Also, make sure that your name is listed above I've seen the screen grab and you may not have reserved the group rate. I can also get you a king sized bed if one was not available, but let me know Soon!

[MM03MOK]

Your most important task today is to make your hotel reservation by 11:59pm EDT, today, Monday, Augusy 8 - the "Cut-off Date."

Cancellation timeframe is listed below - 72 hours before arrival. Don't be caught short paying full price. The hotel has no obligation to provide our group rate after the "Cut-off Date."

Confirmation of rooms after the Cut-Off Date will only be accepted based on availability of contracted room type(s) and at the Hotel’s prevailing rates. Cancellation of any reservation must be made 72 hours prior to arrival date and confirmed by the Hotel cancellation number.

[a_d_a_m]

Booked 9/9. It's the only night I'm off work. Man, those taxes!

[WPG_Merc]

Booked 9/9. It's the only night I'm off work. Man, those taxes!

Yes in US Dollars :eek: :flag: :canada:

I'm booked :2thumbs:

[cer0413]

BOOKED!!!!!!!!!!

[guspech750]

Can't go. Taking care of my wife.

Have fun everyone.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Can't go. Taking care of my wife.

Have fun everyone.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

Booooo:bigcry:

[guspech750]

Booooo:bigcry:



I know man. :( I'm pretty bummed. But we can always meet up at our favorite bar later.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160809/043b1a3371c4b215ec24c6e2d34f76 39.jpg


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[RubberCtyRauder]

I know man. :( I'm pretty bummed. But we can always meet up at our favorite bar later.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160809/043b1a3371c4b215ec24c6e2d34f76 39.jpg


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I thought it was the Wiener King in Massillon, OH? true place..

[Ken]

I thought it was the Wiener King in Massillon, OH? true place..True place indeed, There is another in Mansfield OH, 118 Lexington Ave for your GPS! :D

[Ken]

One More Hour! If you don't get the group rate before midnight, let me know. I couldn't get it a few minutes ago.

[Ken]

If anyone decides late to attend, I have reserved an extra room and James79stang has an extra, he is now sharing a room, but decided to hold the room, until we have to cancel it or pay for it. So let us know, the sooner the better.

[TooManyFords]

Work plans have changed and I won't be able to make it now. My room is now available. Everyone have a good time!

[Bluerauder]

Work plans have changed and I won't be able to make it now. My room is now available. Everyone have a good time!

Sorry to hear this John. Was looking forward to seeing you again !! :(

[Ken]

Here is one of the rooms available if needed.

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[Big Mercur]

Here is one of the rooms available if needed.

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I need that room, can I have the info? Saturday?

[Ken]

I need that room, can I have the info? Saturday?I'm guessing that I just messaged you on FB. PM me, I'll see what I can do

[Big Mercur]

I'm guessing that I just messaged you on FB. PM me, I'll see what I can do


Yes, that's me Ken! Thanks again.

[Bigdogjim]

It'll be good to see you again, Gordon. :)

You, too, Big Dog!

It will good to you also. These events are never long enough

[pantheroc]

If you're able to select rooms per check-in email, it is highly recommended to select a high room on North end of building for the view. Secondarily, pick West end.

[a_d_a_m]

Real nice hotel (exceeded my expectations as far as the room quality!), but was not thrilled that WIFI was not complimentary as it is in virtually every other hotel I've stayed at.

Meanwhile, they offered six drink tickets for a manager's cocktail social in the lobby. Think maybe they could have skipped the social and thrown in the WIFI? :D

[Bluerauder]

Real nice hotel (exceeded my expectations as far as the room quality!), but was not thrilled that WIFI was not complimentary as it is in virtually every other hotel I've stayed at.

Meanwhile, they offered six drink tickets for a manager's cocktail social in the lobby. Think maybe they could have skipped the social and thrown in the WIFI? :D


I really liked the hotel; but it was not without some problems. The layout with the 8 floor atrium overlooking the main floor was incredible. The elevators were always available within 1 minute and all were operating 24/7 while we were there. However, there were issues.

1. I checked in on-line before arrival and was assigned a room on the 6th floor. I special ordered some things to be in my room upon arrival .... this didn't work because I was upgraded to the Premium Floor on the 8th Level. I didn't know this until they handed my wife keys for a suite on the 8th floor. The pre-order didn't work at all.

2. There was no room/suite number on the front of my room. I just figured it was in sequence. Maybe it was just an "extra" room that they give to Upgrades !! Mentioned it to the desk folks but not fixed.

3. The refrigerator in my room didn't work properly. It didn't get cold at all and no freezer either. My wife has medication that needs to be refrigerated so this was more than just an inconvenience. I told this to the desk people and they said that they would send maintenance up to take a look. If they went up .... they ONLY looked because that refrigerator still wasn't working when we left on Sunday morning.

4. Wednesday and Thursday nights were fine. But on Friday, the kiddie show arrived and took over the entire hotel. Kids were all over the place riding elevators for the hell of it and stopping on every floor like it was a game. We ended up stopping at every floor going Up or Down for the last 2 days. I overheard a few kids saying that they had been on every floor several times and were site seeing and running along the balconies. Most of the kids appeared to be unsupervised and they took over the area by the pool tables and the waterfall. Some were from the kids Ice Hockey League ... not sure about the others.

5. The FREE WiFi offered to Hilton Honors Members terminated on the morning of the checkout so you could not check the Internet before departing the hotel. This kinda sucked.

6. The Happy Hour line was a joke on Friday and Saturday with more than 50 people in line and only one bartender. We passed on FREE just to avoid the wait. Wednesday and Thursday were much better and even had table service in the bar and the restaurant area.

7. Some floors may have had a bug/spider problems because I know of two cases.

8. Overall, I would rate the hotel as a 7 of 10. I loved the layout and the set-up. They have to work on customer service some and quality (room # and refrigerator problems). Not sure how to handle the kid problem. Maybe we were just Lucky.

9. Reserved parking and some security in the lot would have been a plus.

10. There were some serious problems with many of the concrete drainage drop boxes around the hotel and in the parking lot. Many of these drainage drops were sagging badly with raised concrete edges nearly 3 inches tall. One box on the back side was completely collapse and surrounded by orange cones. I am really surprised that no one in our group cut a tire or damaged a rim hitting one of those raised lips. Maybe we are just a bit more careful of our cars. I wonder if any of the other hotel residents were not a lucky as we were. For a fairly new hotel, that parking lot was in really bad shape with lots of drainage failures. Poor quality workmanship.

Just my thoughts FWIW.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Real nice hotel (exceeded my expectations as far as the room quality!), but was not thrilled that WIFI was not complimentary as it is in virtually every other hotel I've stayed at.

Meanwhile, they offered six drink tickets for a manager's cocktail social in the lobby. Think maybe they could have skipped the social and thrown in the WIFI? :D

It was, they should have given you a code ticket when you checked in. Call & maybe they will refund it.

[lji372]

my only issue was being told we had to leave the lobby at 12 on Friday and Saturday nights.
Worked out though, went outside.

Drink line was pretty lame Saturday night. Every time I saw someone headed to the line I had them grab me one :2thumbs:
And I drank enough that the kids didn't bother me. :D
I'm known as a problem solver........and a pot stirrer :P

[MyBlackBeasts]

4. Wednesday and Thursday nights were fine. But on Friday, the kiddie show arrived and took over the entire hotel. Kids were all over the place riding elevators for the hell of it and stopping on every floor like it was a game. We ended up stopping at every floor going Up or Down for the last 2 days. I overheard a few kids saying that they had been on every floor several times and were site seeing and running along the balconies. Most of the kids appeared to be unsupervised and they took over the area by the pool tables and the waterfall. Some were from the kids Ice Hockey League ... not sure about the others.



Yes, the child invasion was an issue, it's not the hotel's fault that the adult supervision was piss-poor but the hotel should have spent as much time admonishing them as they did us MM members who were making a little noise in the amplifying atrium echo chamber.

Other than that, I had no problems.

[a_d_a_m]

It was, they should have given you a code ticket when you checked in. Call & maybe they will refund it. I didn't opt in for it as I was told it was an additional charge. I checked my phone data and was way under w/rollover, so I stayed on LTE. I did complain about it in the survey they emailed me...


my only issue was being told we had to leave the lobby at 12 on Friday and Saturday nights.
Worked out though, went outside. Yeah, especially since they were rather lax with the children screaming at 7am. After most everyone went inside, Ryan, Rachel and I briefly talked to the deputy on duty that night. He was okay with us congregating so long as we didn't get rowdy. He asked about the moonshine, which we passed off as water. :D

[lji372]

I didn't opt in for it as I was told it was an additional charge. I checked my phone data and was way under w/rollover, so I stayed on LTE. I did complain about it in the survey they emailed me...

Yeah, especially since they were rather lax with the children screaming at 7am. After most everyone went inside, Ryan, Rachel and I briefly talked to the deputy on duty that night. He was okay with us congregating so long as we didn't get rowdy. He asked about the moonshine, which we passed off as HOLY water. :D

Fixed it....

[Mebot]

After most everyone went inside, Ryan, Rachel and I briefly talked to the deputy on duty that night. He was okay with us congregating so long as we didn't get rowdy. He asked about the moonshine, which we passed off as water. :D

That was moonshine?!! I thought it was water too... man no wonder my hangover was so brutal

[a_d_a_m]

That was moonshine?!! I thought it was water too... man no wonder my hangover was so brutal I resisted temptation and avoided it that night.

[Mr. Man]

my only issue was being told we had to leave the lobby at 12 on Friday and Saturday nights.
Worked out though, went outside.

Drink line was pretty lame Saturday night. Every time I saw someone headed to the line I had them grab me one :2thumbs:
And I drank enough that the kids didn't bother me. :D
I'm known as a problem solver........and a pot stirrer :PWish I knew you had pot, I'd have been nicer to you:rasta:
;)

[lji372]

Wish I knew you had pot, I'd have been nicer to you:rasta:
;)

You were plenty nice after I gave you a 'Cosby special' :rolleyes:

[jsignorelli]

I had no problems with the hotel. I also was on the 8th floor. The code they gave me for the free soft drinks and snacks worked perfectly. The floor attendant (Laurie) was very charming. We talked often when she was making up our room.
You are correct that the children who were running and screaming in the halls were out of control. It was a lack of parenting. The hotel did, however, make the attempt at handling the situation. Several times a hotel staff member told the children that they had to be with a parent, and that running and making noise was not acceptable. Still....where were the parents? Bad children come from bad parents!

[Bluerauder]

I did complain about it in the survey they emailed me...

That's funny. I still haven't received my survey and I have been a Hilton Honors member for years.

[Ken]

9. Reserved parking and some security in the lot would have been a plus.Was this really an issue. We had a HUGE parking lot that was never more than half full. The only night that I expected it to be fuller was on Saturday, there was originally supposed to be a wedding reception in 3 of the 4 ballrooms combined. They offered us the 4th ballroom, which I refused out of respect for the wedding party (which never materialized). Most of us were parked in the back corner, like I figured would happen. Why did we need reserved parking and Security? (Was there any issues?) BTW, the general public don't respect our reserved parking, they park in the middle of us anyways!

Real nice hotel (exceeded my expectations as far as the room quality!), but was not thrilled that WIFI was not complimentary as it is in virtually every other hotel I've stayed at.If anyone would've mentioned it, I would've shared the code. I posted for everyone to join hhonors and use your number, wifi was free. No cost

The hotel was completely renovated in time for the RNC, but obviously the parking lot was not a priority, since most of the people arrived in town by bus, or possibly picked up at the airport by bus, and then shuttled downtown by bus. I saw convoys of buses, and few cars at the hotels during that time.

[Bluerauder]

Was this really an issue. We had a HUGE parking lot that was never more than half full.

Not a necessity. Not a big problem. I said that it would have been a PLUS for the Marauder Group.

Yes, the back lot was generally fairly open. However, it was pretty far out in the back and not in close proximity to any entrance. A roped off area near the side Ballroom entrance would have been excellent and it would have kept the riff-raff door dinger parkers from jamming between 2 Marauders.

Some of us parked together on the side of the building and came out the next morning to see Hondas, Toyotas and big SUVs jammed in the spaces between cars when one of our guys left to get gas or run an errand.

Ryder trucks, U-Hauls, an Army 18-wheeler, and Conference vans all ended up back in that North 40 lot. In retrospect, security was not a problem. Even the vandals must not like to walk. The condition of the parking lot drainage drops was an issue. Fortunately I didn't hear of anyone hitting those raised concrete lips and damaging a tire or rim.

TRUE STORY --- On Saturday morning, FW_Linc/Merc and I were detailing our cars on the side lot. We both had our doors open with a 1/2 space in between. Some idiot with a red Cadillac SUV tried to back in between the cars. I walked up alongside his car and gave him my best "What the Hell are you trying to do ???" stare from about 3 feet away. He took the hint and pulled out but was not happy. If someone would do that while 2 people were there watching, what do you think happens when no one is around. Morons everywhere !!

[Haggis]

A/C in room did not work. Complained about it, maintenance showed up and argue with me about the thermostat on the wall. I could not keep the room cool it stayed around 75*.

And the night manager bithat was rude and condescending to guests and her staff. Already wrote a review to the hotel and I do not usually write reviews.

[MERCMAN]

The hotel was a 3. Poop running down the side of the stool when we checked in. The fridge had a huge frost problem, @ 3 inches. Friday morning I awakened to a HUGE spider in my bed. I must have killed it in my sleep. The security we needed was not in the parking lot, it should have been inside the place. Had I brought some A-1 sauce, I would have BBQ'ed those unruly kids. All in all it was an average experience. It did, however seem like a 4 star hotel compared to the one in Michigan for that Marauderville.

[Bluerauder]

The fridge had a huge frost problem, @ 3 inches.

Wish I would have known that. We could have traded your Frosty for my Broken refrigerator. ;)

[MERCMAN]

Yep, they replaced it. Oh, and the inside of the fridge looked like someone butchered an animal in it:depress:

[HammerDown]

The hotel was a 3. Poop running down the side of the stool when we checked in. The fridge had a huge frost problem, @ 3 inches. Friday morning I awakened to a HUGE spider in my bed. I must have killed it in my sleep. The security we needed was not in the parking lot, it should have been inside the place. Had I brought some A-1 sauce, I would have BBQ'ed those unruly kids. All in all it was an average experience. It did, however seem like a 4 star hotel compared to the one in Michigan for that Marauderville.

#1 ^^^^^^ ah, the memories of that Michigan hotel -- UGH!!!

Our room was great until Saturday night when the two rooms next to us had a multi-family group. Counted 12-14 people occupying those two rooms and noise finally stopped at 2am Sunday morning.
And I did not see where the management did anything to handle the young brats running rampant throughout the entire hotel.

[Ms. Denmark]

Early invitation for ya'll to come to Carlisle next June. The Best Western has really stepped it up over the past couple years and most have been VERY happy. :cool:

[jsignorelli]

I can't believe that a Hilton Hotel would close the main lobby at mid-night. Is it a mid-west thing? In the NY area, parties begin at mid-night!

[MyBlackBeasts]

That's funny. I still haven't received my survey and I have been a Hilton Honors member for years.

Just got me survey email today.

Don't even know if I'm a HHM or not. Don't remember signing up to be one when reserving.

Is HHM same for Hampton Inn? I did for them for Louisville recurring at same place.

[Bluerauder]

Is HHM same for Hampton Inn? I did for them for Louisville recurring at same place.

Yes, Embassy Suites and the Hampton Inn/Suites is part of the Hilton Group along with some other names like Double Tree, Homewood Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn ...

[05crownsport]

I got the hairy eyeball Saturday night when I went up to go to bed because I asked the manager to see in writing the policy that the common areas close at midnight. The only thing she had was a list that stated "quiet time" begins at 11pm. Nowhere did it say that we could not occupy the area. I told her that we are paying guests and that our "quiet time" is 8am! Voula, Paul Hovart, Derek and I all rode the elevator up and the manager watched me the whole time...so I stopped to look at her a while.

[Mebot]

Hearing all these stories makes me think we should have had more late night burn out contests

[MyBlackBeasts]

Yes, Embassy Suites and the Hampton Inn/Suites is part of the Hilton Group along with some other names like Double Tree, Homewood Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn ...

That 'splains it Lucy!

Thanks!

[jsignorelli]

In the survey, I mentioned that the lobby was closed to guests at mid-night.
I have stayed at many Hilton properties. The lobby does not close!

[Papillon]

I got the hairy eyeball Saturday night when I went up to go to bed because I asked the manager to see in writing the policy that the common areas close at midnight. The only thing she had was a list that stated "quiet time" begins at 11pm. Nowhere did it say that we could not occupy the area. I told her that we are paying guests and that our "quiet time" is 8am! Voula, Paul Hovart, Derek and I all rode the elevator up and the manager watched me the whole time...so I stopped to look at her a while.

She was a straight up biotch. I didn't have a problem with the hotel or the fact that the hotel management (aside from the parents) let the little rugrats run rampant until this incident. There are ways to diffuse and handle a situation and she did neither. The fact that she hawked us as we went back up to our rooms like she was Miss Hannigan or something was unnecessary. :censor:

[Gryphonzus]

The air conditioning in our room did not work the first day and night. They got it fixed while we were gone the second day. It was a nice room other wise.

[RF Overlord]

Bad children come from bad parents!Amen to that, brother. It gets worse every generation. My parents would have been livid had my sister and I behaved the way those kids did.

The only other thing I didn't like was the whole 8-floor atrium concept. It just acts like a giant echo chamber and lets every little sound reverberate badly. Thankfully there was a separate door into the BR I could close to keep it fairly quiet.

[Ms. Denmark]

Re hotel: On a positive note, I realized I left a small case in our room when we checked out Sunday and didn't notice until we were somewhere in PA. I called the hotel and spoke with Andre at the front desk. He located my item and called right back stating he would FedEx it out Monday. It arrived as promised yesterday. I really appreciated that.

[WPG_Merc]

Hearing all these stories makes me think we should have had more late night burn out contests
:agree::burnout: :canada::flag:
We Were only going to be there once anyways.

[Ken]

Hearing all these stories makes me think we should have had more late night burn out contestsSays the guy that left his car on the left coast! But, glad that you could make it!:D

[Mebot]

It was everything i expected and more

[Ken]

It was everything i expected and moreWhere's the LIKE button?

[WPG_Merc]

Where's the LIKE button?
Need more then just a LIKE button for the Awesome Job & City.:D

I had fun & touring the USA. :bows:
:canada::flag:

[HammerDown]

Just one more add-on to the hotel stuff......

We did really like this hotel. Like others said, no way to control children whose parents don't give a crap what their kids are up to

Couldn't beat the wonderful breakfasts, evening hap hour, & two evenings hanging in the lobby. Was all good!!!!!

[Bluerauder]

We did really like this hotel. Like others said, no way to control children whose parents don't give a crap what their kids do. Was all good!!!!!


Yes, the hotel was very nice and we liked it as well.