[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

[Gerry Treas K8GT]

Yes, I found the same thing.

They really went out of their way to make sure that everything went 
smoothly, even special requests.

No complaints at all.

73, Gerry, K8GT


On 2013-05-27 21:07, Ed Muns wrote:
> I have the opposite experience and perception.
>
> New owners and management took over the Crowne Plaza two years ago.
> Improvement, especially in the customer orientation of all the staff, was
> apparent immediately (last year).  This year a significant incremental level
> of overall improvement was achieved, again, in my experience.  My room was
> completely remodeled and pristinely presented and maintained.  Without
> exception, the staff in all functions was extraordinary in their eagerness
> and diligence to serve and address my needs.  This included front desk,
> shuttle drivers, security, concierge, housekeeping, restaurant staff, event
> staff, etc.
>
> After this last stay I was surprised to learn that the price I paid was less
> than other hotels with less amenities.  These were hotels that other
> Hamvention attendees claimed "were cheaper" than the Crowne Plaza.  All of
> this, coupled with the concentration of contesting activities at the Crowne
> Plaza, make it a no-brainer for me.  Thanks to everyone who disagrees with
> this opinion because it increases the chance I can get a room there again.
> ;>)
>
> Ed W0YK
>
>   
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com]
>> On Behalf Of Barry
>> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:06 PM
>> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014
>>
>> Like the Hara arena, I think the Crowne Plaza has
>> deteriorated over the years.  I'll stay elsewhere next time.
>> Barry W2UP
>>
>> On 5/27/2013 14:26, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>> Funny. The note with the form was a garbled mess - they didn't even
>>> get the Hamvention's name right - but when I asked at the
>> desk, they
>>> readily came up with another copy and waited while I filled it out.
>>> I'm going to get a reservation number, though, to be sure.
>>>
>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
>> http://reversebeacon.net, blog
>>> at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
>>> For spots, please go to your favorite
>>> ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
>>>
>>> On 5/27/2013 3:24 PM, kd4d at comcast.net wrote:
>>>> I asked at the desk when I checked out whether they were doing
>>>> something like the reservation system they did last year
>> and was told
>>>> "No."  FWIW...
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Mark, KD4D
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Pete Smith N4ZR" <n4zr at contesting.com>
>>>> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:59:33 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014
>>>>
>>>> I got an offer under my door during the Hamvention for 2014 at
>>>> $139/night.  I filled out the form and got a note the next
>> day saying
>>>> that my room was reserved.  No reservation number yet, and
>> the whole
>>>> thing was pretty garbled, so I will be following up in a few days,
>>>> but they obviously intended to try to nail us down.  I was
>> in a club
>>>> floor room reserved as part of the NODXA/Janeen Hire
>> block, so maybe
>>>> this deal was just offered to us (?)
>>>>
>>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>>> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net,
>>>> blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
>>>> For spots, please go to your favorite ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster
>>>> node.
>>>>
>>>> On 5/27/2013 10:36 AM, Tim Duffy wrote:
>>>>> It will be in mid June. Stay tuned to this reflector for
>> the details.
>>>>> 73,
>>>>> Tim K3LR
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Jim McDonald
>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 8:56 AM
>>>>> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>>>>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014
>>>>>
>>>>> When is the Crowne Plaza going to start taking
>> reservations for 2014?
>>>>> 73, Jim N7US
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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