Out of Rooms? Need Extra Room for Chicago Hilton on 15th

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the challenges participants are facing in securing hotel accommodations for the night of the 15th during an upcoming conference at the Chicago Hilton. Several participants express frustration over the lack of available rooms and share their personal experiences regarding hotel bookings.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration over the unavailability of rooms at the Chicago Hilton for the night of the 15th, noting this issue occurs every year.
  • Another participant offers to share their hotel room at the Hilton if space allows, indicating a willingness to help others in need.
  • Several users mention that they are exploring alternative hotel options due to the lack of availability at the Hilton.
  • One participant shares their experience of staying at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, describing it as a stress-free option compared to other hotels.
  • Another participant notes that they have booked a room at the Sheraton, citing good service from their previous stay.
  • Some participants speculate that the hotel management did not reserve enough rooms for the expected number of attendees arriving on Sunday.
  • One participant mentions contacting the Hilton and Travel Planners to express dissatisfaction with the room availability situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the hotel availability issue, with participants expressing frustration and sharing various personal experiences. No clear consensus emerges on a solution to the problem.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily Pampered Chef consultants attending a conference, discussing their individual hotel arrangements and experiences related to the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on hotel accommodations and experiences related to the upcoming conference may find this discussion relevant.

AJPratt said:
OMG Linda! I LOVE your banana!


Amanda: We'll have to exchange cell #'s. I'm sure we'll meet up somewhere!
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Why thank you....no one has ever said that to me before!
 
Awesome Anne; I'm glad you got in:)

Yesterday my director 3-way called me in with Travel Planners. The guy was very helpful. He had us reserve the night of the 14th (we're coming in on Saturday so we have some down time & fun time!). Then, he reserved us the 16th & 17th, and requested the 15th. He said we should know by Friday if we get the 15th or not; and to call if we don't hear back by Friday. Now we're going with the Hilton though; 2 baths:)
 
pamperedlinda said:
Why thank you....no one has ever said that to me before!
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I don't believe that for one minute! You're banana is fabulous, you probably hear that all the time!

Lacy: I'll PM you.
 
OK... My director just got conf on the room for the 15th, too (at the rate). So, they are moving through that wait list.
 
Got this in Weekly Bites: We have had a great early response with National Conference registration. Please remember that each Consultant may only reserve one room. We are currently finding duplicate rooms booked for the same Consultant. If you have reserved more than one room, you will be contacted by Travel Planners to notify you that only one reservation per Consultant can be honored. As these rooms are released, more become available. If you find there is no availability on a particular night, please contact Travel Planners at 800-221-3531 to have your name added to the wait list. Travel Planners and the Meetings & Incentives department are working with the hotels to add rooms to our inventory for these nights as needed. We thank you and look forward to seeing everyone in July.
 
Beth: Any luck for you?!
 
AJPratt said:
Beth: Any luck for you?!
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No. Still waiting. Looks like we'll be in the lobby.
 
BethCooks4U said:
No. Still waiting. Looks like we'll be in the lobby.
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LOL! Well, at least it's a pretty lobby:p

Glad to see they're moving along with the waiting list...
I thought that was interesting too in the weekly bites! (also about the myspace advertising!) Oh, but I don't want to hijak the thread there!
 
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AJPratt said:
Got this in Weekly Bites: We have had a great early response with National Conference registration. Please remember that each Consultant may only reserve one room. We are currently finding duplicate rooms booked for the same Consultant. If you have reserved more than one room, you will be contacted by Travel Planners to notify you that only one reservation per Consultant can be honored. As these rooms are released, more become available. If you find there is no availability on a particular night, please contact Travel Planners at 800-221-3531 to have your name added to the wait list. Travel Planners and the Meetings & Incentives department are working with the hotels to add rooms to our inventory for these nights as needed. We thank you and look forward to seeing everyone in July.
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Last year I received an email from TP saying that there was a "duplicate consultant" in my room. I contacted them because I knew that the 4 in my room did not have another room. They couldn't tell me who it was yet I was contacted 3 times via email about it! Maybe they should have us give them the consultant numbers of everyone in the room so that no one can hog all the rooms!
 
I am still on the waiting list for the 15th. It has been 7 days now....
Maybe I will see beth in the lobby. Or we will be in the park...
 
Katrob said:
I am still on the waiting list for the 15th. It has been 7 days now....
Maybe I will see beth in the lobby. Or we will be in the park...
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Sorry but I'll be there on the 8th (Wave 1 - see apology for joining your thread earlier). The thing that really angers me is that I had my reservation in within 24 hours of them opening the registration and I STILL don't have a room for Sunday night :mad: AND they say they are not guaranteeing that I will get the same rate IF I get a room!:eek:
 
oh that's right, you are in wave 1. I forgot.
I think most of us booked plenty early! This is a rediculous way to run business. My husband is all ready giving me a bad time that I have to pay for this. His company pays for 2500 managers air fare and hotel for their conference. He has nothing to worry about except showing up!
 
Katrob said:
I am still on the waiting list for the 15th. It has been 7 days now....
Maybe I will see beth in the lobby. Or we will be in the park...
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You should be hearing any day then. Call them, too. That's how long I was on the list... 7 days.
 
Beth: Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will work out. I am sure there are people who are not going. I wish I was in your wave. I would be glad to share my room with you.
 
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AJPratt said:
Beth: Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will work out. I am sure there are people who are not going. I wish I was in your wave. I would be glad to share my room with you.
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Anne...aren't you going with your husband? Not sure Beth would go for that! :eek: :D LOL!
 
GeorgiaPeach said:
Anne...aren't you going with your husband? Not sure Beth would go for that! :eek: :D LOL!
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Well, it depends on how cute he is.























OMG!:eek: Did I say that? Just kidding really!:rolleyes:
 
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BethCooks4U said:
Well, it depends on how cute he is.
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BETH!! I'm shocked!! :eek: I'm dying laughing...but I'm shocked!!

They say that still waters run deep :)
 
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Hey wait! I'M in Wave 3 and am on the waiting list for the 15th.....Anne, can you post a pic of your husband? :D

See what you started, Beth!
 
LISA! I am shocked! Those zebra pants you bought for the decade/charade party have made you a wild woman! What would your preacher husband think? Besides, I want to sleep with you! I know...it's impossible, since I even talk in my sleep!

Hmm...you know I freak my new consultants out by telling them, as we get ready for bed, that my biggest fear is I will wake up groping them because I think they are my husband. Eewwww!!!

I know...so wrong. I can't seem to stop. I can't wait until July!
It's okay if you all want to use that line. Just like a show, I'll share all of my tips! We got to make it FUN!

Hey Lisa, I might have space in my room. So far, it is just Trinitii and me the first night. I am encouraging my frugal team to drive up Monday AM. Keep trying to get your room. Because I know how Pampered you really are!
 
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Chefgirl2 said:
LISA! I am shocked! Those zebra pants you bought for the decade/charade party have made you a wild woman! What would your preacher husband think? Besides, I want to sleep with you! I know...it's impossible, since I even talk in my sleep!

Hmm...you know I freak my new consultants out by telling them, as we get ready for bed, that my biggest fear is I will wake up groping them because I think they are my husband. Eewwww!!!

I know...so wrong. I can't seem to stop. I can't wait until July!
It's okay if you all want to use that line. Just like a show, I'll share all of my tips! We got to make it FUN!

Hey Lisa, I might have space in my room. So far, it is just Trinitii and me the first night. I am encouraging my frugal team to drive up Monday AM. Keep trying to get your room. Because I know how Pampered you really are!
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Ah...my zebra/pleather pants...that director's dance in San Antonio was the most fun I think I've ever had at a PC event :) That pic is right here in my office...too bad I don't know how to scan it and post for all to see :)

After last year's "snoring fiasco" (my bed actually vibrated from the snores in the bed next to me!! No exaggeration!!) I want my OWN bed in my OWN quiet little room :)

As for my preacher husband....who do you think picked out the zebra pants!!? :D
 
No more whining from me about camping in the lobby!I just got a call from Travel Planners!! I got my room for the 8th!!!

Whew! :D :D
 
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Yea, Beth!!!
 
EXCELLENT!!
So, you got me excited that maybe they will call me! Now I can't find my phone. I think my husband took it on accident!!
 
OMG! Elaine, Lisa.... you guys are killing me! I have to post a picture of Dave. BTW: He is VERY cute, if I do say so.
 
AJPratt said:
OMG! Elaine, Lisa.... you guys are killing me! I have to post a picture of Dave. BTW: He is VERY cute, if I do say so.
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HEY! I started it!
 
BethCooks4U said:
HEY! I started it!
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Hey... I'm always one to give credit where it is due! Beth, Lisa, Elaine... you gusy are killing me.

Now go check out my cute husband!
 
Anne, that is too funny. He is pretty cute (looks like an old boyfriend of mine, and no it wasn't him).

Beth I am so glad that you won't be camping in the lobby. Yeah doing the happy dance for you!!:):)
 
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Zebra pants!Okay...I scanned the pic of my zebra pants :) but I can't upload it!! It says it's too big. Someone have any tips?
 
GeorgiaPeach said:
Okay...I scanned the pic of my zebra pants :) but I can't upload it!! It says it's too big. Someone have any tips?
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I wound up using a link from another site. You might be able to paste it into a word document and then upload that.
 
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