Grattan 2008 Grattan Hotel List - Page 2

gt702 · 06-23-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

I am a reclusive sociopath.

That explains living in Idaho then.

slickwill · 06-23-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

That explains living in Idaho then.

That's why I call Idaho home.

Purpdust · 06-23-2008, 01:28 PM

I voted for the Amaricinn even though I am not going

, I dislike the stone that much

seamus · 06-23-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

I voted for the Amaricinn even though I am not going

, I dislike the stone that much

You vote, you go.

Pay up.

RedRider · 07-16-2008, 01:10 PM

Sooo...what was the consensus on the 'Stone and the alternate AmericInn this year?

Jetbdude · 07-16-2008, 01:12 PM

I think the consensus is that Bwhip had the best "alternate" solution

RedRider · 07-16-2008, 01:19 PM

That goes without saying.

HondaGalToo · 07-16-2008, 01:21 PM

We liked the AmericInn a lot better than the 'Stone. Bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for. There is a nice breakfast buffet every morning...cereal, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, waffles, toast, bagels, muffins. Not much further to the track, either, about 2 miles. We'll be staying there again next year. There are grocery stores and restaurants nearby, too.

RedRider · 07-16-2008, 01:27 PM

Thanks HGT, that's good to know. I'm hoping to make an Apex2Apex day later this summer and not real excited about staying at the 'Stone anymore. How is there parking lot for trailers?

maxib · 07-16-2008, 01:40 PM

Parking at AmericInn in Greenville is good for trailers. 24 hour Super WalMart across the street (but you cannot buy beer before 7am). Clean, quiet and nice pool and hot tub! Airconditioning was VERY efficient. The only problem with our room was the bathroom vent fan didn't work, but that was not a problem because my s@%t don't stink anyway.

You can make your own waffles at the breakfast nook as well! Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and jacuzzi in our room. Very comfortable and quiet. We'll be there next year too!

SheepOfBlue · 07-16-2008, 01:42 PM

100% of Blue Sheep think Abtech is right (painful to admit) and the drive short. If not camp and save $$$

nhfirefighter13 · 07-16-2008, 02:10 PM

The AmericInn was pretty nice. I liked that the pool and hot tub area was open until midnight. The Super Wal-Mart across the street was pretty handy, too.
And it was all closer than the Hampton Inn we stayed at last year.

HondaGalToo · 07-16-2008, 02:13 PM

Like Maxib said, trailer parking is fine. If you have an SUV with a 6x12 or so, there are places in the front that you could pull through, and park across 2 spots, verically, within the lines. With the longer rig like we have, we parked a bit further from the door, horizontally across a few spaces. If that front lot happens to be full, there is a larger truck lot in the back of the hotel, which was empty when we were there. Only downside to that is that I didn't see a back door, so you'd have to walk around the building. No biggie, as we only have the trailer at the motel the last night of our stay.

RedRider · 07-16-2008, 03:07 PM

Looks like I won't be 'Stoning it anymore...

bwhip · 07-16-2008, 03:58 PM

Some of us can't just stay in fancy hotels, so we have to rough it by camping out under the stars and mosquitoes...

Purpdust · 07-16-2008, 05:03 PM

So when do you pick up your new setup

hint

RedRider · 07-16-2008, 05:51 PM

Don't tempt him...his wife needs another horse!

luvtolean · 07-16-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Looks like I won't be 'Stoning it anymore...

After the floor of the Stone in 02, abtech convinced me to rock the Radisson in 06, I went back in 07; definitely the choice for me.

JH41 · 07-16-2008, 06:12 PM

I had one toilet flushing issue on Monday morning (I'll spare you the details) which was remedied by the time we returned. From my one stay there I dont see what all the complaints are about. I've had bigger issues in more expensive (allegedly higher class) hotels all across the country.

Certain amenities are good (I was a little jealous of the wally world proximity) but I learned from my first few track days that I am usually too tired to jump in a pool afterwards. That said, if I bring the family next year I will probably be at the Americinn so they can enjoy themselves a little more.

ONEvcs · 07-16-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm not camping next year. I was afraid of the noises coming out of the Canadian's trailer.

bwhip · 07-16-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Don't tempt him...his wife needs another horse!

SheepOfBlue · 07-16-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JH41

I had one toilet flushing issue on Monday morning (I'll spare you the details) which was remedied by the time we returned. From my one stay there I dont see what all the complaints are about. I've had bigger issues in more expensive (allegedly higher class) hotels all across the country.

Certain amenities are good (I was a little jealous of the wally world proximity) but I learned from my first few track days that I am usually too tired to jump in a pool afterwards. That said, if I bring the family next year I will probably be at the Americinn so they can enjoy themselves a little more.

The Radisson has a pool, hottub and SUANA. Camping saves $$$ and is great because the nighttime visiting goes on longer... but excessive heat.... it will be tough to go back to camping

nhfirefighter13 · 07-16-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

The Radisson has a pool, hottub and SUANA.

So does the AmericInn.

Jetbdude · 07-16-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEvcs

I'm not camping next year. I was afraid of the noises coming out of the Canadian's trailer.

those where farts.... that's it

slickwill · 07-16-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Camping saves $$$ and is great because the nighttime visiting goes on longer... but excessive heat.... it will be tough to go back to camping

There wasn't a heat issue this year. All three nights were very cool.

SheepOfBlue · 07-16-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

So does the AmericInn.

Hmmmm did anyone test the Suana? Was it dry or steam?

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Originally Posted by slickwill

View Poll Results: Where are you staying/drinking/cavorting?
Candlestone (phobe's favorite)	5	23.81%
Radisson	5	23.81%
Camping at the track	5	23.81%
AmericInn	5	23.81%
Other	1	4.76%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

06-23-2008, 01:28 PM	#33
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,445	I voted for the Amaricinn even though I am not going, I dislike the stone that much __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

07-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#36
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,484	I think the consensus is that Bwhip had the best "alternate" solution __________________ #20

07-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#38
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,735	We liked the AmericInn a lot better than the 'Stone. Bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for. There is a nice breakfast buffet every morning...cereal, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, waffles, toast, bagels, muffins. Not much further to the track, either, about 2 miles. We'll be staying there again next year. There are grocery stores and restaurants nearby, too. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

07-16-2008, 01:42 PM	#41
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,410	100% of Blue Sheep think Abtech is right (painful to admit) and the drive short. If not camp and save $$$ __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

07-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#35
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	Sooo...what was the consensus on the 'Stone and the alternate AmericInn this year?

07-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#37
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	That goes without saying.

07-16-2008, 01:27 PM	#39
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	Thanks HGT, that's good to know. I'm hoping to make an Apex2Apex day later this summer and not real excited about staying at the 'Stone anymore. How is there parking lot for trailers?

07-16-2008, 01:40 PM	#40
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Parking at AmericInn in Greenville is good for trailers. 24 hour Super WalMart across the street (but you cannot buy beer before 7am). Clean, quiet and nice pool and hot tub! Airconditioning was VERY efficient. The only problem with our room was the bathroom vent fan didn't work, but that was not a problem because my s@%t don't stink anyway. You can make your own waffles at the breakfast nook as well! Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and jacuzzi in our room. Very comfortable and quiet. We'll be there next year too!

07-16-2008, 02:10 PM	#42
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,035 Images: 58	The AmericInn was pretty nice. I liked that the pool and hot tub area was open until midnight. The Super Wal-Mart across the street was pretty handy, too. And it was all closer than the Hampton Inn we stayed at last year. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

07-16-2008, 02:13 PM	#43
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,735	Like Maxib said, trailer parking is fine. If you have an SUV with a 6x12 or so, there are places in the front that you could pull through, and park across 2 spots, verically, within the lines. With the longer rig like we have, we parked a bit further from the door, horizontally across a few spaces. If that front lot happens to be full, there is a larger truck lot in the back of the hotel, which was empty when we were there. Only downside to that is that I didn't see a back door, so you'd have to walk around the building. No biggie, as we only have the trailer at the motel the last night of our stay. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

07-16-2008, 03:07 PM	#44
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	Looks like I won't be 'Stoning it anymore...

07-16-2008, 03:58 PM	#45
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,906	Some of us can't just stay in fancy hotels, so we have to rough it by camping out under the stars and mosquitoes... __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

07-16-2008, 05:03 PM	#46
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,445	So when do you pick up your new setup hint Attached Thumbnails __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

07-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#47
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	Don't tempt him...his wife needs another horse!

07-16-2008, 06:12 PM	#49
JH41 Team Whale Watch Join Date: 12-27-2006 Bike(s): 01 XR400 Posts: 476	I had one toilet flushing issue on Monday morning (I'll spare you the details) which was remedied by the time we returned. From my one stay there I dont see what all the complaints are about. I've had bigger issues in more expensive (allegedly higher class) hotels all across the country. Certain amenities are good (I was a little jealous of the wally world proximity) but I learned from my first few track days that I am usually too tired to jump in a pool afterwards. That said, if I bring the family next year I will probably be at the Americinn so they can enjoy themselves a little more. __________________ *- I told my wife: 4 bikes or 4 girlfriends.... she's letting me keep the bikes* - Cars lean the wrong way in turns.

07-16-2008, 06:17 PM	#50
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,466 Images: 99	I'm not camping next year. I was afraid of the noises coming out of the Canadian's trailer.