Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-23 Thread Greg Earle
On Apr 20, 2007, at 3:50 AM, Fred Heutte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The closing of at least part of the Ponch is causing a cascading effect on all the other hotels. There were rooms at the Hilton Garden just two days ago and I didn't grab them fast enough. Same here. Last weekend I looked and

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-23 Thread Fred Heutte
I don't think the 50+ travel rate is any different than the regular one. It's not that bad a place, actually, and the wi fi actually worked when I was there last year, which is not always something you can count on even in fancy hotels. It's a fair hike over to Hart Plaza, but the Clique is a

Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Greg Earle
Alex Lugo wrote: Atheneum in Greektown is my choice. Just a heads up, non-Detroit people: The Athenaeum is charging $266 a night. The Ponch is asking $299 a night for 3 of the 4 nights, which just makes me laugh. It wasn't even worth the $120 or so a night that I paid them a few years ago.

Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread David Powers
Oh geez I better get on the phone and find a couch, I never counted on it being anything like this pricey, worse than Miami! ~David On 4/19/07, Greg Earle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Lugo wrote: Atheneum in Greektown is my choice. Just a heads up, non-Detroit people: The Athenaeum is

Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Michael . Elliot-Knight
The Athenaeum is charging $266 a night. Pricey but I've heard good things about the Athenaeum. The Ponch is asking $299 a night for 3 of the 4 nights, which just makes me laugh. It wasn't even worth the $120 or so a night that I paid them a few years ago. Pfft, the Ponch is probably

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Cyclone Wehner
Especially when the Ren Cen is hardly 5 star! If you're staying multiple nights (3 or longer) try asking for a deal. I did that and it worked (stayed 7 days). On 20/04/2007, at 9:08 AM, David Powers wrote: Oh geez I better get on the phone and find a couch, I never counted on it being

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Cyclone Wehner
The Marriott is exactly the same! Pfft, the Ponch is probably the last place I'd stay anymore the place turns into a dump during the festival elevators are slower than molasses - hallways are trashed idiot kids doing like laying down and falling asleep in the lounge oblivious to the fact

Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Tristan Watkins
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 12:34 AM Subject: [SPAM-LOW] Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this... The Athenaeum is charging $266 a night. Pricey but I've heard good things about the Athenaeum. Yeah

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Fred Heutte
-LOW] Re: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this... The Athenaeum is charging $266 a night. Pricey but I've heard good things about the Athenaeum. Yeah, the Atheneum is nicer than the Ponch or Ren Cen IMO. If it's cheaper and I had that kind of money to throw at a hotel I'd

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Michael . Elliot-Knight
Fred Heutte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 04/20/2007 05:50:25 AM: I actually looked at reviews of the Milner and Leland (ex-Ramada) but even if I was desperate I wouldn't stay there. Isn't the Leland the place that used to be calling itself a Ramada but wasn't really a Ramada? I recall

RE: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-20 Thread Steward, Tim
: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this... Fred Heutte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 04/20/2007 05:50:25 AM: I actually looked at reviews of the Milner and Leland (ex-Ramada) but even if I was desperate I wouldn't stay there. Isn't the Leland the place

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-19 Thread Damian Stewart
theREALmxyzptlk wrote: ..but as a Metro Detroit suburbanite, I don't know what to recommend in terms of clean/walking distance hotels for DEMF (I have friends who are asking). The wise thing, it seems to me, would be to ask people who have stayed in a few. So...what say ye? (other than the

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-19 Thread Alex Lugo
Atheneum in Greektown is my choice. Definitely walking distance to Hart Plaza(about 5 blocks), and very clean. A myriad of eating choices within 2 blocks, a strip bar for the perverts, casino (wouldn't step foot in it myself), and a parking structure if you have a car. You can park for free in

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-19 Thread kent williams
The Shorecrest! Though they may be sold out by now. It's definitely downmarket from the RenCen, but the rooms are clean, the staff are wonderful, and the Clique will fill you up proper for a long day on your feet. On 4/19/07, theREALmxyzptlk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ..but as a Metro Detroit

Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-19 Thread Thomas D. Cox, Jr.
On 4/19/07, kent williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Shorecrest! Though they may be sold out by now. It's definitely downmarket from the RenCen, but the rooms are clean, the staff are wonderful, and the Clique will fill you up proper for a long day on your feet. amen. tom

RE: (313) odd that I should have to ask this...

2007-04-19 Thread Steward, Tim
-Original Message- From: Thomas D. Cox, Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:29 PM To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: (313) odd that I should have to ask this... On 4/19/07, kent williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Shorecrest! Though they may be sold out by now. It's