Thought we might start some sort of discussion area for Great Lakes Lodging to help you plan your trip to PIR.
Try this link for several reviews of some area hotels:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g36077-Great_Lakes_Illinois-Hotel-Deals.html
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Traffic at the base can be nuts....allow plenty of time if you are driving. RTC will NOT allow anyone in the drill hall after 08:45 even if they are on the guest list. Plan ahead and see about that shuttle/taxi!
Kenneth McNally said:
I don't know the hotel, but the traffic WILL BE very heavy the morning of PIR....it always is. If you are driving, plan on an early trip from the hotel. You may want to see if they offer a shuttle to RTC...it does make it a bit easier (plus a little walking...)
My name is Ken and my daughter Christine has her PIR on June 17th. I booked 2 rooms at the Wyndham Glenview Suites. Their site said it was 16 miles to RTC. It seemed to have a lower rate for my large family I guess because it is farther away from RTC. If anyone know the area I would like to know if I made a good decision and what kind of traffic should I expect.
Good Morning all! Planning our trip for PIR and looking for hotel near by under $100 any suggestions?
Navy Lodge also offers rooms with a kitchen set-up for only $72.00 a night. You can save some money by cooking your own meals as opposed to eating out. Looking at the pics on their website, the rooms look clean and the kitchen set-ups have what you need (stove, microwave, fridge, sink, dishwasher, etc).
Navy Lodge- $65/night
Duane Duncan said:
I am on shoestring budget so looking for decent place close to base and food so i can save money on cabs and my son will have to walk back to base each night so any tips would be great. i am going to do alot of calling on monday dec 22nd because his PIR is Feb 6th
Here is one parent's recommendations for PIR weekend
I stayed at Springhill Suites in Waukegan and the hotel was great. Rates were pretty much the same as every other I checked out. I would have gotten a better rate in advance had I known I was staying 4 days instead of 2 but only had to pay a bit more for the 1st night. I had planned to attend Sarge's meet and greet but got stuck in rush hour traffic and was wore out by the time I arrived. And I never realized until Saturday, that the Sundance Saloon is right across the street. The only drawback to the hotel was the wireless. While the signal is strong, there is really no connection to the internet. But each room has a cable you can hard wire a lap top to. I'm told the whole area is that way though. Lots of shopping and restaurants in area and only about 15 minutes from base. Giordano's Pizza was great ( 1st time for me for famous deep dish ! ) and for americana fare, Gojo's Pancake house was great. To look at it from the outside you never would have thought it. A " mom and pop " type restaurant but food and pricing were excellent and I couldn't stop looking around the place and remarking on how clean it was. As everyone says on here though, be sure and wear comfortable shoes for a lot of walking. I should loose some weight after this weekend! Enjoy your PIR!
I'm confused...
Is there BOTH a Navy Lodge AND a Navy Gateway Inn & Suites on Great Lakes?
I thought that I was booking a room in the Navy Lodge, but it says it's the Gateway Inn, on base...
if the lodge is full they will try to move you to the Gateway
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