[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

Tue May 28 06:22:58 EDT 2013

I also have a very pleasant stay, and will be staying there again next year.

The other thing I would add, is that when I was there in 2011, there
was lots of complaints after both the Topband and Contest dinners.
This year, I attended both, and I would say the food was good, service
was very good, and it was an all around great experience.

To all involved, and especially to Tim - K3LR, I would certainly say
"Job well done!"

Tom - VE3CX

On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:07 PM, Ed Muns <w0yk at msn.com> 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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