Lodging Options

[rick 918-S]

I broke this down into sub groups so we can track each item to conclusion. Only post in the information about Lodging in the thread.


This topic needs attension before we can put up the web page.

[rick 918-S]

I had a chat with Mike yesterday. He told me he is checking into lodging over the weekend. He will report his findings as soon as he knows what's available. That's good news!

[r_towle]

I had a chat with Mike yesterday. He told me he is checking into lodging over the weekend. He will report his findings as soon as he knows what's available. That's good news!

Mike,

There is a cheap motel/hotel right at the exit from the main highway.
Its a target for thieves. Trailers have been stolen, all sorts of stuff.

We stayed at a little hotel in Hershey. It was pretty reasonable and it was downtown...not sure if there are any bars in Hershey, but that would be key.

Rich

[rmital]

...not sure if there are any bars in Hershey, but that would be key.

I was at Hershey a few years ago during the Thanksgiving Holiday...kind of a ghost town, had a great time with the family.

....didn't notice many bars as I drove around. Just one, on the corner of the street that you cut up when returning to the main drive that has the Hotels on. A real shot and beer place.

[r_towle]

I looked into hotels/motels and it appears we may want to look at Harrisburg...its a 15 minute drive and its a city/state capital.

The Days Inn was $55.00 per night...its a motel with no bar and its near the airport..not optimal, but they have a meeting room we could take over and bring our own booze...

Aside from that, I cant guess due to not knowing the terrain...

I am hoping to find a simple place to stay that is cheap (attract more members) and close to some bar (attract more members) and has decent parking.

Rich

[rick 918-S]

See the web site post for more detail.

Mike I see you posted several options for hotels. Thanks! that must have taken some serious time to post. Now we need to weed out the worse and vote here on the best.

Can someone cut and paste the best hotel option information posted in the garage over to this private planning section?

I think this is job one. Lets get this locked down and make a decision on the location of this key peice of the puzzle.


Home base hotel:
When we launch the site and point people to it, some may be ready to pull the trigger. Lets not give them a chance to have a second thought or feel uneasy about the validity of the event. A hotel sign up is key.


Maybe someone with the skills to set up a pole can set one up here in the private planning forum. I think this is something we need to decide on here not in the open forum.

[Dr Evil]

Hey Man,

How much are the 3 hotels I mentioned in Palmyra? There are some further down the road toward the boonies and out of the City. I would stay out of Harrisburg.

As for bars, there are not many in Hershey and they close early, or have no parking, or both. In Palmyra, there is a bar at the Bowling alley (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Also there is Dukes, the sushi bar, Dimitri's, 2 beer stores, a Wal-Mart, magical cows, etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Dukes and the bowling alley both have large parking lots.

If you want alternatives down the road I can look into them.

As for time to look into these, I have none or limited. Tomorrow I will be busy until I go to sleep. Wed, I may be able to do something. If you want pics, I can try to, but the sun is usually down by the time I get home.

[Dr Evil]

Seeing that you said you dont know what I was talking about in the other forum, did you notice the lists, annotated with locations and maps?

[rick 918-S]

Seeing that you said you dont know what I was talking about in the other forum, did you notice the lists, annotated with locations and maps?

Cool Mike, Hey what hotels/motels are close to Dukes, Dimitri's and the bowling alley? I looked at your map in the garage but I didn't see where you live (you stated the hotels and dukes,dimirtis and the bowling alley are close to you) or where Dukes, dimitris. and the bowling alley are.

Seeing how we need a gathering place for Saturday night, that may eliminate several of the hotel/motels.

EDIT:

Nevermind, I googled Dukes.

1715 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-5541


This was posted by BarberDave


"I can recommend Chocolete Town Motel , I have stayed there for many yrs.

clean , reasonable. As Doc. said with walking distance of Duke's and Dimitris

of the 2 i prefer Duke's good food and Suds. Large enough to handle lg. group.

Dave "

What say you?

[r_towle]

What time does the bowling alley close?
If it has a bar, that could be alot of fun for saturday night...

I was looking here, so no I did not see the post about possible hotels.

No need to pics IMHO, just pick one that you KNOW will work...drive by and take a look, see if they are cool or crap.
Ask if they would provide a discount for 20-30 rooms.
We will not pay ahead of time, they will however keep the rooms open at a certain rate up until date X (to be negotiated) and after that the rooms are at the normal rate.

I think if we can keep it to under 100 bucks for the night, that will fly.
Rich

[rick 918-S]

What time does the bowling alley close?
If it has a bar, that could be alot of fun for saturday night...

I was looking here, so no I did not see the post about possible hotels.

No need to pics IMHO, just pick one that you KNOW will work...drive by and take a look, see if they are cool or crap.
Ask if they would provide a discount for 20-30 rooms.
We will not pay ahead of time, they will however keep the rooms open at a certain rate up until date X (to be negotiated) and after that the rooms are at the normal rate.

I think if we can keep it to under 100 bucks for the night, that will fly.
Rich

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Bowling could be cool if the lanes are open.

Question: Is there a law about bar closing times? or if we called them and told them we have a group could they legally stay open? til what time?

$ 100 a night should be fine.

[Dr Evil]

In Palmyra: walking distance to Dukes, and Dimitri’s

Scottish Inn
1518 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA

Chocolatetown Motel
1806 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA

Milton Motel
1733 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA


I can check with the bowling alley.
The main advantage to the 3 near Dukes is that they are within staggering distance: next door and 2 right across the street. As for "crap", only one looks budget, but none of them are crappy looking. I can see about a room rate as well, tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[VaccaRabite]

Folks went to Duke's in 2007, both Friday and Saturday I think. Saturday I know, as I was there.

Last year we were a bit smaller group (figures, smaller group on the nice year) and went to a BBQ place that was good (yum), but small for a larger group.

Zach

[r_towle]

Did we get a rate for these three choices?

Im game for any of them.
I am getting confused when you say "in Palmyra" yet the address is Hershey PA...from what I recall, its not a big town...

Rich

[Dr Evil]

I wont be able to get rates until tomorrow. I am trying to handle some things here. Palmyra is where I live and boarders Hershey. The hotels are technically just before Palmyra. These are small places so we may need more than one depending on the flood of people.

[rick 918-S]

I wont be able to get rates until tomorrow. I am trying to handle some things here. Palmyra is where I live and boarders Hershey. The hotels are technically just before Palmyra. These are small places so we may need more than one depending on the flood of people.

The launch of the web site is pending the confirmation of this information.

[Dr Evil]

Dudes, I am going as fast as I can. Just because I live here doesnt mean I have ultimate time to sort this out.

[Dr Evil]

Getting ready to call on the 3 I have decided on. Looking at the web sites for them shows that most are in the $65-85/night range. This is within our $100/night and people can double up at this rate and save.

[Dr Evil]

Palmyra Bowl, open til 1am Fri and Sat

http://www.palmyrabowl.com/


Attached is the Sink Hole Saloon open til 2am

http://www.sinkholesaloon.com/leagues.asp

Lots of parking. I will look into places near here, too.
Sinkhole Saloon and Grille
1218 East Main Street
Palmyra, PA 17078

[Dr Evil]

Doing more research on the net regarding these places and many are getting shitty ratings. I am thinking that Chocolatetown will be the one as it has been recommended and has good reviews, the rest are cheap and low quality. We can put links up to them so people can stay within walking distance of each other and save money if they so choose. I'll be calling Chocolatetown and the Palmyra Motel shortly. The Palmyra Motel is closer to the bowling alley, but all of these places are on the main drag and within 7mi or less of Hershey Park so not a problem at all.