[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

Thu May 30 00:34:38 EDT 2013

/"I was expecting rubber chicken, but was pleasantly surprised"/

*Kay Zero Rubber Chicken* did not attend Dayton this year. But I'm glad 
to hear it worked out for you! :-)

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN

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On 5/28/2013 12:22 PM, Barry wrote:
> 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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