I've Never Been to National Conference but Am Planning to Go This

[Chef Bobby]

Re: Hotels?Most of our cluster has stayed at the Essex Hotel which is across the street from the Chicago Hilton. I've made reservations at The Chicago Hilton because I'm using Hilton points to get the room.

 

[wadesgirl]

Re: Hotels?

Yes choose compatible roomates. I love one of my clustermates but she's an early bird and rest of us were not - so she was up before the Rooster on her laptop, talking on the phone. If I could have thrown her out the window I would have! (Said with love - as she may read this. LOL)

I have to say that I think that's a little rude. She could have gone down to a common area to take care of this while everybody is sleeping. We are always nice and quiet in the morning and leaving lights off except by the door when getting ready until everybody is up. Sometimes it's not just about compatible roommates but more about respect for those around you. I've roomed with different people all 3 years that I've gone and never had a single problem!

 

[raebates]

Re: Hotels?

Yes choose compatible roomates. I love one of my clustermates but she's an early bird and rest of us were not - so she was up before the Rooster on her laptop, talking on the phone. If I could have thrown her out the window I would have! (Said with love - as she may read this. LOL)

I have to say that I think that's a little rude. She could have gone down to a common area to take care of this while everybody is sleeping. We are always nice and quiet in the morning and leaving lights off except by the door when getting ready until everybody is up. Sometimes it's not just about compatible roommates but more about respect for those around you. I've roomed with different people all 3 years that I've gone and never had a single problem!

How rude! I'm an early bird. I'm always the first one up. Generally I'm completely ready (hair and makeup done, dressed, devotions done) by the time my roommates get up. I'm sure they'd tell you, though, that I never disturb them. I take everything into the bathroom the night before, so I'm not rummaging through things while they're trying to sleep. [Getting down off my soapbox now.]

 

[heather223]

Re: Hotels?

We stayed at Hotel 71, just 2 blocks from a Conf Hotel. Really liked it but I did miss the bus being outside the door at the Sheraton where I stayed the year before. Last years heat was brutal and at the end of the day I just wanted to be back in my room for a little while without the hike. And the humidity did nothing for my hair. LOL :angel:

I was at Hotel 71 last year too and loved it. We walked to the Sheraton to catch the bus and then on the last day realized the Hyatt was literlly less than 2 minutes away. Hoping the Hyatt is a conference hotel again because we are going to try to stay at Hotel 71 again. :chef:

 

[Melissa78]

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I was at Hotel 71 last year too and loved it. We walked to the Sheraton to catch the bus and then on the last day realized the Hyatt was literlly less than 2 minutes away. Hoping the Hyatt is a conference hotel again because we are going to try to stay at Hotel 71 again. :chef:

Yes the Hyatt was only about 2 blocks. Exit out of Hotel 71, go around the corner to the traffic light and then up 2. I'm not sure where I'll stay this year. TO get the great rate for Hotel 71 you need to pay for all days up front vs just the first night. My funds aren't like they were last year so we'll see. My fav was the bathroom that the sink(S) were outside of the toilet/shower/tub area and the size of the rooms. Oh and QUEEN beds vs full.

 

[Liquid Sky]

Re: Hotels?

I was at Hotel 71 last year too and loved it. We walked to the Sheraton to catch the bus and then on the last day realized the Hyatt was literlly less than 2 minutes away. Hoping the Hyatt is a conference hotel again because we are going to try to stay at Hotel 71 again. :chef:

Which Hyatt are you talking about? The Hyatt @ McCormick Place is offered this year and the only NC hotel near Hotel 71 is the Sheraton. As far as I can see (mapping the distance b/t the Sheraton and 71) it's a 10 min walk.

 

[ChefCKHall]

Re: Hotels?Looking at condos!

 

[Liquid Sky]

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Looking at condos!

What?! You must share the info w/ me!!!

 

[ChefCKHall]

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What?! You must share the info w/ me!!!

Want to stay with us?

 

[NooraK]

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Want to stay with us?

If you convince my hubby that I have to go, I'll come stay with you

 

[jcsmilez]

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Looking at condos!

CK, That is brilliant!

 

[Liquid Sky]

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Want to stay with us?

I'd love to! I will have another consultant w/ me tho. Would that be a problem?

 

[ChefCKHall]

Re: Hotels?Hey BFF! Let me get a total of gals from ABQ and see how big a place we can get! Right now I am at 4 including myself but there are more...just getting them to commit is taking a bit o'time!

CK

 

[Liquid Sky]

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Hey BFF! Let me get a total of gals from ABQ and see how big a place we can get! Right now I am at 4 including myself but there are more...just getting them to commit is taking a bit o'time!

CK

Totally understand! I have 4 or so that expressed interest but the commitment part is another story. lol. We'll keep in touch.

 

[Minie28]

Re: Hotels?This is my first time attending conference. I have a hotel room at the Chicago South loop Hotel, right across the street from the conference center. I leave in Fort Worth, TX. If you need a roomate email me at [email protected].

 

[esavvymom]

Re: Hotels?

This is my first time attending conference. I have a hotel room at the Chicago South loop Hotel, right across the street from the conference center. I leave in Fort Worth, TX. If you need a roomate email me at [email protected].

This is my 3rd conference, and I've been to Chicago several times, and that hotel didn't sound familiar to me. Plus I know that McCormick is surrounded by some major highways and the lake- not alot around it, except the HYatt which attaches to it. Looking at your hotel's website, that hotel is not across the street from McCormick Place. It isn't even what I'd considered close- especially if you are thinking you can walk there. Their website says its several minutes.There are a few folks who have need of roommates at the conference hotels. The ones PC has all have shuttles to/from the conference center. You may want to make sure of your getting to and from conference or you'll be surprised. I looked at the Chicago South's website map for their location, and McCormick Center is along the Lakefront....you'd have to get across the Stevenson Expwy (MAJOR HIGHWAY!!), Metra tracks, and Lakeshore Dr.Still saw these guys looking for roommates, if you decide you'd rather ride a free shuttle to Mc.Center:
http://www.chefsuccess.com/f107/roommate-needed-fill-room-sheraton-hotel-68896/
http://www.chefsuccess.com/f107/roommates-needed-chicago-hilton-68790/
http://www.chefsuccess.com/f107/room-2-more-hilton-2-bathrooms-68885/