Who is staying where?

[dannyzmom]

What hotels are ya'll at?
We're at Palmer.

[janetupnorth]

Don't know yet...cluster banquet at Sheraton...

I stayed at the Palmer House last year...

[ChefBeckyD]

We've never stayed at the Sheraton....I have a call in to my director right now to find out where we will be staying.

We used to stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel down the street from the Sheraton, but 2 yrs ago, we stayed at the Palmer, and last year at the downtown Hilton......so it could be anywhere!

[janetupnorth]

We've never stayed at the Sheraton....I have a call in to my director right now to find out where we will be staying.

We used to stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel down the street from the Sheraton, but 2 yrs ago, we stayed at the Palmer, and last year at the downtown Hilton......so it could be anywhere!

I don't know if you saw my posting on the banquet thread...not finalized but Yvonne is pretty sure we are at the Sheraton again.

[dannyzmom]

How is the Palmer? We've only ever stayed at the Sheraton so the Palmer is new to me. Carol hasn't announced where her banquet is yet - last 2 years it was Sheraton - the year before it was Hilton...so I don't know.

[ChefBeckyD]

I don't know if you saw my posting on the banquet thread...not finalized but Yvonne is pretty sure we are at the Sheraton again.


Yeah, I think we've always had our banquet at the Sheraton.

[janetupnorth]

How is the Palmer? We've only ever stayed at the Sheraton so the Palmer is new to me. Carol hasn't announced where her banquet is yet - last 2 years it was Sheraton - the year before it was Hilton...so I don't know.

I thought it was good. ...like we do much more than sleep there!
We had two beds and two bathrooms with 3 people so it had enough room.

It took them awhile to get my deposit back on my room - like a month! But other than that, the service was great...

[ChefBeckyD]

We had a terrible, horrible, very bad experience at the Palmer 2 years ago - but everyone keeps telling me it was just a fluke, so I'm willing to forgive and forget if that is where we stay this year.

Besides, the Corner Bakery is right next to it - and I want to go back there!:thumbup:

[pclinskie]

anyone having trouble with hotel registration online?

[PamperedDor]

I'm at the Hilton - (although I havent booked yet - waiting to hear back from roomies!) Stayed there last year also and Palmer my first year - didn't have a problem at either!

[letscook04]

I'm at the Hilton - (although I havent booked yet - waiting to hear back from roomies!) Stayed there last year also and Palmer my first year - didn't have a problem at either!

Alright if I earn conference for free then I will go! LOL

[redsoxgirl]

Hilton here

[jrny2001]

I'm at the Hilton also

[amy07]

Hilton too!

[StacieB]

Waiting on my director to book rooms. Stayed at the Hilton last year!

[JAE]

Reserved a room at the Hilton.

[Ginger428]

Alright if I earn conference for free then I will go! LOL

YEAH!!!!!:D :D :D

[Ginger428]

I'm at the Hilton - (although I havent booked yet - waiting to hear back from roomies!) Stayed there last year also and Palmer my first year - didn't have a problem at either!

Hilton Also....all booked & ready to go!!!!!

[letscook04]

Hilton Also....all booked & ready to go!!!!!

Wow, your fast Ginger!!

[StacieB]

Rooms now reserved at Chicago Hilton!!

[janetupnorth]

I think I'm going to be at the Palmer House again this year...

[Ginger428]

Wow, your fast Ginger!!

I'm flying out of the airport thats near you this year.....;)

[dannyzmom]

I think I'm going to be at the Palmer House again this year...

Well thank heavens! I was beginning to think I was th eonly one staying there!!!

[OhmyDLM]

I'm and definitely a Palmer House girl! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it there because it's so close to all the downtown shopping. There's two shoe stores just outside the entrance, my kind of place :) and I DO love that corner bakery too!

My first year I went we stayed at the Hilton and I remember being starving because we couldn't find any food other than the hotel restaurant. We walked and walked and couldn't find what we were looking for. We stayed at the Palmer house the next year and I've never looked back. I guess I'm hooked LoL I do go back to the Hilton each time for our executive banquet so I get the best of both worlds I guess!

[dannyzmom]

I'm and definitely a Palmer House girl! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it there because it's so close to all the downtown shopping. There's two shoe stores just outside the entrance, my kind of place :) and I DO love that corner bakery too!

My first year I went we stayed at the Hilton and I remember being starving because we couldn't find any food other than the hotel restaurant. We walked and walked and couldn't find what we were looking for. We stayed at the Palmer house the next year and I've never looked back. I guess I'm hooked LoL I do go back to the Hilton each time for our executive banquet so I get the best of both worlds I guess!

Shoe shopping AND a bakery?!?!?!
Oh I am SO happy we booked there!!!!!!:love:

[letscook04]

I'm flying out of the airport thats near you this year.....;)

You book your flight? If so, how much and when are you leaving?

[janetupnorth]

It's a beautiful hotel inside too...

[thebowman]

I'm at the Palmer House also and I can't wait to visit Millers Pub right next door ...yummmmm

[PamperedDor]

I'm flying out of the airport thats near you this year.....;)


Hey Ginger - did you book your flight? I haven't yet - not happy with my fares this year at all - I was hoping it would be the same or close as last year - What day are you flying out and back - I will go in a day early and maybe stay the last night as well - NOW lets get Colleen too!! ;)

[Ginger428]

Hey Ginger - did you book your flight? I haven't yet - not happy with my fares this year at all - I was hoping it would be the same or close as last year - What day are you flying out and back - I will go in a day early and maybe stay the last night as well - NOW lets get Colleen too!! ;)

We got flights on southwest out by you & round trip is under 200.00. I know there is a bunch of us on the same flight. Its like 7:00 AM on the 9th. I'll talk later, gotta finish the meatballs & gravy!

[PamperChefCarol]

I just booked this am the Hilton. They are only letting you book 1 room this morning. Now I am sort of bummed we didn't do the Palmer House... we had been staying at the Red Roof on Ontairio which was a block from Michigan Ave. Thought this year we would stay at a conference hotel. Then again, taxis are cheap.

[susanr613]

Hilton Towers on lovely Michigan Ave. Driving in on the 10th, schleping to the HO tour and then home on the last day. It will be a treat to stay in a hotel in my own city - my director recommended it.

[quiverfull7]

We are at the Chicago Hilton... how far is that from the other two conference hotels? I can't recall from last year.

[JAE]

I'm and definitely a Palmer House girl! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it there because it's so close to all the downtown shopping. There's two shoe stores just outside the entrance, my kind of place :) and I DO love that corner bakery too!

My first year I went we stayed at the Hilton and I remember being starving because we couldn't find any food other than the hotel restaurant. We walked and walked and couldn't find what we were looking for. We stayed at the Palmer house the next year and I've never looked back. I guess I'm hooked LoL I do go back to the Hilton each time for our executive banquet so I get the best of both worlds I guess!
Well, I have to say, last year we walked and walked and walked from the Hilton to find a Corner Bakery. We found it about 15 blocks later (exaggerating, but only a little). Then as we were back tracking to get to our train stop, we passed a different Corner Bakery. I could have screamed, but I was too worn out from the long walk with our luggage and the with our food, too. Some dude in the hotel told us where we could find that far away Corner Bakery. I hope we didn't tip him for that information.

[PamperedDor]

Isn't there a Starbucks right in the lobby of the Hilton? I seem to remember getting my morning "joe there -

[letscook04]

Isn't there a Starbucks right in the lobby of the Hilton? I seem to remember getting my morning "joe there -

YESSSSS!!!!

[PamperedDor]

Oh thanks for the backup Coll - NOW book your tickets and be my roomie again - Remember OUR goal??? LOL!!

[Ginger428]

YESSSSS!!!!

I'm gonna be out in Plainview tonight, where we had Regional. Its part of the High Five Club I did....;)

[ChefBeckyD]

Well, I have to say, last year we walked and walked and walked from the Hilton to find a Corner Bakery. We found it about 15 blocks later (exaggerating, but only a little). Then as we were back tracking to get to our train stop, we passed a different Corner Bakery. I could have screamed, but I was too worn out from the long walk with our luggage and the with our food, too. Some dude in the hotel told us where we could find that far away Corner Bakery. I hope we didn't tip him for that information.

The Corner Bakery we walked to was the one at the Palmer Hilton. Soooo, we walked from the Downtown Hilton to the Palmer Hilton WITH our luggage to find lunch. It was several miles (slight exaggeration) of hiking in 85 degree weather with the sun beating down on us......


But, oooohhhh, that sandwich! It was wonderful, and I'm planning on another one this year!:thumbup:

[PC For Me 2 Move Out]

HI! This will be my 1st time going, seeing as I just joined!! LOL! Which hotel would be best, the Hilton probably, right? I'm planning on bringing my mother! So, I'm excited!! Hope to meet some of you there!!

[amy07]

We are at the Chicago Hilton... how far is that from the other two conference hotels? I can't recall from last year.

Oh Diane! You mean I actually might meet you!?!? I'm sure I'll need your positive attitude if food is really as much as a hike from the Hilton as it sounds!;)

[ChefBeckyD]

Oh Diane! You mean I actually might meet you!?!? I'm sure I'll need your positive attitude if food is really as much as a hike from the Hilton as it sounds!;)


There was lots of food closer - we got BAD directions!

Oh - and there is a Caribou Coffee right on the corner by the Hilton. I like that better than Starbucks.

[Ginger428]

You book your flight? If so, how much and when are you leaving?


Wed Jul 09 2622 Depart MACARTHUR NY (ISP) at 7:00 AM
Arrive in CHICAGO-MIDWAY (MDW) at 8:15 AM
Sat Jul 12 3198 Depart CHICAGO-MIDWAY (MDW) at 7:45 PM
Arrive in MACARTHUR NY (ISP) at 10:55 PM

Cost and Payment Summary
Air $ 143.25
Tax $ 17.75
PFC Fee $ 9.00
Security Fee $ 5.00

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Total Payment: $175.00

:D :cool: :D

[jrny2001]

HI! This will be my 1st time going, seeing as I just joined!! LOL! Which hotel would be best, the Hilton probably, right? I'm planning on bringing my mother! So, I'm excited!! Hope to meet some of you there!!


Check with your director. Maybe you can room with some clustermates to save $

[AnnaPChef]

I'm and definitely a Palmer House girl! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it there because it's so close to all the downtown shopping. There's two shoe stores just outside the entrance, my kind of place :) and I DO love that corner bakery too!

My first year I went we stayed at the Hilton and I remember being starving because we couldn't find any food other than the hotel restaurant. We walked and walked and couldn't find what we were looking for. We stayed at the Palmer house the next year and I've never looked back. I guess I'm hooked LoL I do go back to the Hilton each time for our executive banquet so I get the best of both worlds I guess!


Darcy, where are you flying from? I hate airfare from Maine-so expensive, the least expensive I've found so far is from Manchester at $246 or something.

[PamperedDor]

Wed Jul 09 2622 Depart MACARTHUR NY (ISP) at 7:00 AM
Arrive in CHICAGO-MIDWAY (MDW) at 8:15 AM
Sat Jul 12 3198 Depart CHICAGO-MIDWAY (MDW) at 7:45 PM
Arrive in MACARTHUR NY (ISP) at 10:55 PM

Cost and Payment Summary
Air $ 143.25
Tax $ 17.75
PFC Fee $ 9.00
Security Fee $ 5.00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Payment: $175.00



:D :cool: :D

Ginger we are on the same flight out!!! That should be fun (and early!!:grumpy: )

I am staying an additional night in Chicago - to hang with a long time friend who lives there - so I am not on return with you - But I know alot who are!!

And I paid only $191 - not as good as last year but ... heck who cares! Its all about having fun!!!;)

[Ginger428]

Ginger we are on the same flight out!!! That should be fun (and early!!:grumpy: )

I am staying an additional night in Chicago - to hang with a long time friend who lives there - so I am not on return with you - But I know alot who are!!

And I paid only $191 - not as good as last year but ... heck who cares! Its all about having fun!!!;)

Now we've got to get Colleen on it as well.....We'll have the whole plane to ourselves!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

[janetupnorth]

Now we've got to get Colleen on it as well.....We'll have the whole plane to ourselves!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

Those poor flight attendants...if you guys are doing your job they will have shows booked or be consultants before the end of the flight!

[PartiesbyJamie]

last year stayed at the Hilton ... probably the same this year. Director will book rooms for us. We had really, really, really long waits in line to check in and out last year. Luckily we arrived earlier in the day (2pm) and check in wasn't too bad but our room wasn't ready yet. When we came back later the line was hours long. Fly in early.

[Ginger428]

Those poor flight attendants...if you guys are doing your job they will have shows booked or be consultants before the end of the flight!

WooHoo....my attendants on my way home last year, we're men & VERY friendly with one another!!;) :D ;) We had a BLAST!!

[c00p]

I'm at the Sheraton with my Exec. Director!

[quiverfull7]

Hmmmm... I love a good cup of coffee anywhere... but that corner bakery is sounding wonderful! We found a fabulous little coffee shop at Leadership that we managed to return to several times!

[ChefBeckyD]

Hmmmm... I love a good cup of coffee anywhere... but that corner bakery is sounding wonderful! We found a fabulous little coffee shop at Leadership that we managed to return to several times!

It's really more than just a bakery! The best sandwiches ~ and I haven't had breakfast there (yet) but the breakfasts look wonderful too. They have very reasonable prices too.

[JAE]

It's really more than just a bakery! The best sandwiches ~ and I haven't had breakfast there (yet) but the breakfasts look wonderful too. They have very reasonable prices too.
Our lunch was even good cold, wasn't it?

[ChefBeckyD]

Our lunch was even good cold, wasn't it?

Hey JAE!


Yes - I think that may have been the best sandwich I've ever had!

[janetupnorth]

Well, for now I"ll be at the Palmer House again...unless we combine rooms later with more of our cluster.

[dannyzmom]

Well, for now I"ll be at the Palmer House again...unless we combine rooms later with more of our cluster.

Yay! That means we get to run into each other a zillion times again like last year!

[janetupnorth]

Yay! That means we get to run into each other a zillion times again like last year!

:) I think we ran into each other more at the McCormack center!


Did you see my note on the other thread? I'll give you a quick graphing lesson in your Excel lesson... ;)

[dannyzmom]

:) I think we ran into each other more at the McCormack center!


Did you see my note on the other thread? I'll give you a quick graphing lesson in your Excel lesson... ;)

Which thread?
You should teach a workshop in Ecxel! LOL

[janetupnorth]

Which thread?
You should teach a workshop in Ecxel! LOL

The one for the graph I helped you with.

[pcjenn]

Staying at the Hilton!

[raebates]

My director will be making the reservations. In the past we've stayed at the Sheraton. My guess is that that's where we'll stay again this year. We've found it comfortable and convenient.

[PampMomof3]

We'll be at the Chicago Hilton!!:D

[PamperedJen76]

if I go I'll be at the Sheraton in my recruiter's room

[Karen]

OK, my director was only able to get us rooms at the Chicago Hilton. In the past we've always stayed at the Sheraton, which was awesome. I've been told that the Chicago Hilton is MUCH farther away from the Sheraton, Miracle Mile, Nave Pier, etc. Which Hilton is everyone referring to here and does anybody know how much farther away from everything the Chicago Hilton is?

[Debala715]

I mapped the 3 hotels on this page:

Hotels for NC (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104517897884528575435.00044b439342001804d6d&ll=41.881895,-87.617555&spn=0.017509,0.046864&z=15)

Look for the blue markers. (I really hope this map works!)

[dannyzmom]

Thanks for making the map.
I am a bit freaked now - I was so comfy at the Sheraton the last 3 years because I knew how to WALK to everywhere I needed - like the little grocery store, a breakfast joint, a used book store, and the Red Head piano bar (LOL). I am going to have to get my bearings all over again.

[raebates]

I may be in the same boat. We're on the list for Sheraton, but have backup reservations at the Chicago Hilton.

[crystalscookingnow]

We're staying at the Swissotel across from the Sheraton. Get this, my director got rooms for $120/night!

[Karen]

What's the trick to get that rate? I looked on their website and it was close to $329 per night. We'd love to find somewhere closer than Chicago Hilton. We're so used to staying at the Sheraton right in the midst of everything. If anyone has any other ideas, please share. I'm surfing trying to find other deals also! TIA.

[crystalscookingnow]

I have no idea how she did it! It was a pay in full rate but I haven't found one close to that anywhere!

[Di_Can_Cook]

We're at the MARIOTT ... I am told that is NEAR a conference hotel ... any idea which one?

[janetupnorth]

Thanks for making the map.
I am a bit freaked now - I was so comfy at the Sheraton the last 3 years because I knew how to WALK to everywhere I needed - like the little grocery store, a breakfast joint, a used book store, and the Red Head piano bar (LOL). I am going to have to get my bearings all over again.

Palmer House will be fine Carolyn. There is a grocery store nearby too and a coffee shop and stuff...you'll get your bearings pretty fast.

[Chef Bobby]

I just registered for wave 1. We are staying at the Essex Hotel which is across the street from the Chicago Hilton. All of the conference hotels were booked.

[twinkie10]

Does anyone have a website for the Palmer House?

[pamperedbecky]

Does anyone have a website for the Palmer House?
That's also a Hilton hotel so you can do a search for it through the mail hilton website which I'm assuming is Hilton Hotels Online - Hilton Hotels (http://www.hilton.com??)

[pamperedbecky]

We're at the MARIOTT ... I am told that is NEAR a conference hotel ... any idea which one?
Is it the Marriott on Michigan Ave? If it's the one I'm thinking of, there's one on north Michigan Ave which would be closest to the Sheraton, but still a few blocks away. What's the address of the one you're staying at?

[Di_Can_Cook]

I'm not sure .... they said it was right around the corner from the hotel so you just walk over to the hotel and catch the shuttle ... hey ... it's free, I'll take it!