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Skriven 2008-04-10 14:55:41 av Carol Shenkenberger (11297.cooks)
   Kommentar till text 5186 av Dale Shipp (1:261/1466.0)
Ärende: Re: travels
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 >  CS> I posted a sort of one.  Janis posted a link to the AAA site for the
 >  CS> local are a but didnt note any commentary.
 > 
 >   ?  Jim White mentioned the AAA site.   Janice posted a pointer to a
 >   Google search.  Look back about 150 messages, subject "picnic 20008 -
 >   hotels...".   That web page has links to reviews, which folks should
 >   find useful.

Yes, sorry mixed who had listed what <g>.

 >  CS> these: (None had senior or special rates checked other than military
 >  CS> rate for Clarion)
 > 
 >   ??  every place we have looked at had a variety of rates -- military,
 >   government, AAA, AARP/senior, best web rates.

Yes, they do.  The Senior rates you mention seem very good!  Too bad Don is
comming as i think 55 works for that one <g>.

 >  CS> 1. Clarion Collection The Grand Royale Hotel (NY182)
 >  CS> 80 State St. , Binghamton, NY, US, 13901 | Phone: (607) 722-0000
 >  CS> Fax: (607) 722-7912
 >  CS> Might be best pick?  81$ a night for those with an ID card, 89 for the
 >  CS> rest of
 > 
 >    Senior rate here was $78 for Queen, $90 for King versus military rate
 >    of $81 for both.   Go figure:-}}   In any case, only one or two rooms
 >    left -- all are smoking rooms.

Yes and as of a bit ago, seems all are gone.  Dunno if any of us booked there
or not besides me.

 >  CS> you (did not check senior discounts or others).  Located well with
 >  CS> lots of stuff in walking distance.  Taxi service within .10 miles.
 >  CS> Lots to eat and do and some interesting looking watering holes <g>.
 > 
 >    For a picnic, we don't expect to spend much time in the motel and/or
 >    area there.   Tourist trip is another matter:-}}

True!  I like to have them there if the price is the same, just in case. 
Mostly I liked being walking distance from what seems to be the only taxi
company.  FRankly, I wil be on vacation and if I wanna join the wine tasting
or have a 12 pack of beer over a 12 hour day, I want that freedom.  I may not
use it, but it's there if I want it <g>.

 >  CS> Room shave a ridge and a microwave as well as a coffee maker.  Internet

               interesting type there.  Fridge.

 >  CS> available, cable TV. (Booked, xxcarol)


 >  CS> 5. Super 8 Motel - Binghamton/Front Street
 >  CS> 650 Old Front St
 >  CS> I-81 Exit 5 to Old Front St
 >  CS> Binghamton, NY 13905-1536 US
 >  CS> Phone: 607-773-8111
 >  CS> Fax: 607-773-8111
 >  CS> E-Mail: generalmanager03756@wynhg.com
 >  CS> About same as Clarion but some variation in rooms.  'Microwave
 >  CS> available' to me means one in the lobby. Might be ok.
 >  CS> (Janis adds she's pretty sure this one is not a good pick)
 > 
 >   She is checking on that.  From reading the reviews, this place got
 >   less than favorable reviews 3-4 years ago, but recent reviews are very
 >   good (renovated in January 2007).   Price is similar, little less than
 >   Clarion and they have non-smoking rooms.

Yes and i think you are right.  This one is recent renovated and seems quite
nice now.  Also apparently easy access to the highway?


 >   Depending on what Janis finds out, this is probably our first choice
 >   -- but not decided yet.
 > 
 >  CS> I note most were on Front Street.  This is across a river to the west
 >  CS> of State street but mostly parallel.  I suspect from the looks, those
 >  CS> on Front Street would end up taking a cab or walking to State Street
 >  CS> area for the good eats and such.
 > 
 >   ?  I suspect folks will be going to Janis' for the good eats and such,
 >   or where ever the group goes on other times.

Sure will!  Waiting to see what restraunts Janis may suggest for the 'usually
a restraunt for Friday' places.  (Sometimes on on Sunday I think as well? 
Not sure)
            xxcarol
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