[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

[Barry]

As a few people asked privately, here's the answer for everyone (Tom, 
who originated this email wasn't one of them.  I'm just using the Reply 
list option).

Sink barely drained
Tub barely drained
Hallway (6th fl) 85+ degrees
Poor security:
   Left key in the room on day 1.  Went to front desk to get a 
replacement.  Gave me a new key without asking for ID, just the room #!  
I spoke with the front desk mgr about this and he apologized syaing it 
would be addressed.
   Next day, key didn't work upon returning from the Arena.  Went to 
front desk and they said they had do0wn as leaving that day.  Fixed it, 
gave me a new key, again not asking for ID, just my room #!
Room was tiny, with bathroom door barely clearing the toilet.  I don't 
remember this from past stays.

On a positive note, the contest dinner was good.  I was expecting rubber 
chicken, but was pleasantly surprised.

Barry W2UP



On 5/28/2013 04:22, Tom Haavisto wrote:
> 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, thereSink
> 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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