[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

[kd4d at comcast.net]

Hi Stewart:

I also don't rent a car.  There is a bus terminal half a block from the Crowne Plaza with a bus that stops RIGHT in front of the Hara Arena.  I discovered this when my "driver" wanted to leave Hara early one day.  :-)  The cost is $1.75 each way and the bus is not crowded.

There is also a bus that goes right to the Museum of the United States Air Force which is a great way to spend a day (or a week!) when visiting Dayton.

The Crowne Plaza has a courtesy shuttle that takes me (albeit slowly) to and from the airport.

I had TWO problems with my stay - one got me $20.00 off dinner...but, the location, bus terminal, and proximity to the suites/dinners is so good that I will continue to stay there.

I find it easy to do without a car.

73,

Mark, KD4D

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stewart GM4AFF" <stewart at gm4aff.net>
To: cq-contest at contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:58:44 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

I think a fair number of patient listeners heard me go on at length  
about my stay at the Crowne Plaza. Like Barry, I too will probably  
stay somewhere else next time! I got a refund on my first night's  
stay, so I was reasonably happy with that. But the breakfast needs a  
revamp, and the standard of banquet food left a bit to be desired.
But I still had a great time!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the very generous  
people who gave me a lift (ride) to Hara and back, and Dave K3LP who  
took me to the airport. I didn't see the point in hiring a car so I  
could leave it in various car parks round Dayton all weekend. I also  
enjoyed the bus ride a few times too!
73
Stewart
GM4AFF