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shawndyershawndyer Posts: 269
edited April 2009 in The Porch
anyone book a hotel yet and if so where. Thanks.
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    McJuicyMcJuicy Posts: 747
    i haven't booked a hotel yet, but we should definitely designate a thread to judge overall interest, perhaps enough people will convey an interest and we could potentially book a block of rooms and realize a group rate discount - i did a "hotel" search near the venue, and thus far i'm leaning towards the crowne plaza or hampton inn, though i'd prefer to get a deal under the published rate
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    shawndyershawndyer Posts: 269
    yea those are the 2 that i was thinking of also. Getting a group rate would be cool. Anyone else interested?
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    TWHoltTWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 401
    I always up for a money saving scheme.... :twisted:

    Let me know what the plan is. I'm gonna look into the Hampton Inn.
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    BastardsInTheBalconyBastardsInTheBalcony Posts: 107
    How about any good campgrounds in the area?

    Thanks 8-)
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    like.echoeslike.echoes Posts: 582
    I'll probably be looking for a hotel also, unless we decide to drive home after the show.
    nothing's changed but the surrounding bullsh1t
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    It_Wasnt_My_SurfaceIt_Wasnt_My_Surface Posts: 851
    We might be interested. if we can find a rate that I can afford then absolutely
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    shawndyershawndyer Posts: 269
    best i found was 140 a night @ holiday inn express. Its 1/2 a mile to palace with free shuttle service
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    funnygirlfunnygirl Posts: 529
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...
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    3legged dog3legged dog Posts: 896
    shawndyer wrote:
    best i found was 140 a night @ holiday inn express. Its 1/2 a mile to palace with free shuttle service
    I booked this place
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    DPrival78DPrival78 CT Posts: 2,259
    funnygirl wrote:
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...

    ah come on.. just make sure you keep flip flops on at all times and you'll be fine.

    and besides, a little crack never hurt anyone
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
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    funnygirlfunnygirl Posts: 529
    DPrival78 wrote:
    funnygirl wrote:
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...

    ah come on.. just make sure you keep flip flops on at all times and you'll be fine.

    and besides, a little crack never hurt anyone

    LOL..the crack doesn't bother me..it's the dead "call girl" hidden under the bed that scares me..it's her needle!!
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    It_Wasnt_My_SurfaceIt_Wasnt_My_Surface Posts: 851
    I like how you used the professional name "call girl" and not hooker. Thank you for keeping it respectable here on the porch
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    funnygirlfunnygirl Posts: 529
    It_Wasnt_My_Surface wrote:
    I like how you used the professional name "call girl" and not hooker. Thank you for keeping it respectable here on the porch

    Thanks! Keepin' it real!
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    mikepmikep Posts: 290
    sweet, hotels in albany have call girls and crack? and we get to see eddie? what a weeken this will be:)

    hehe.

    i booked at the holiday inn express. seemed the cheapest. If a group rate gets going though i think i'd be interested in jumping ship. As long as it's walkable to the venue i'm happy.
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    DPrival78DPrival78 CT Posts: 2,259
    funnygirl wrote:
    DPrival78 wrote:
    funnygirl wrote:
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...

    ah come on.. just make sure you keep flip flops on at all times and you'll be fine.

    and besides, a little crack never hurt anyone

    LOL..the crack doesn't bother me..it's the dead "call girl" hidden under the bed that scares me..it's her needle!!

    but what is she gonna do about it? i mean, she's dead. and hidden under the bed. out of sight, out of mind right?

    her loss is your gain.. just pinch your nose and enjoy!
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
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    funnygirlfunnygirl Posts: 529
    SURE!!!! I guess I'll do anything for Eddie!
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    DPrival78DPrival78 CT Posts: 2,259
    funnygirl wrote:
    SURE!!!! I guess I'll do anything for Eddie!

    he's got that effect on me too, i'm not afraid to admit. dead hookers won't stand in my way of getting to his show.
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
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    bobbyd3bobbyd3 Posts: 89
    Me and a friend of mine are going to the shows, we only live an hour from albany but were thinking of getting a hotel just so we can drink and not worry about driving.
    I cant think of where in albany the palace is, I remember driving past it before but am drawing a blank. Is it in downtown near the bars on pearl st?
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    CalumCalum Posts: 635
    $140 a night.. I just want a bed in a room lol. I don't want the hooker/crack needle but dont need no luxury, surely there is cheaper than $140?? As I am probably going to NYC the next day, gotta find a bus service! or something lol. fun times ahead.
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    U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    funnygirl wrote:
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...


    heh heh heh...crack needle..there is no such thing..crack is smoked in a pipe..needles are for heroin use..LOL!

    being from Lowell,Ma. I know these things (I'm just a pot head :mrgreen: )... my city is tougher than Albany so no worries!
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    mjbmjb Posts: 1,314
    There is a Hampton Inn not 100 yards from venue. Not cheap ($180) but may be worth a call for a group rate.
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    CalumCalum Posts: 635
    Isn't there like an motels.. like $50 a night around there? I don't mind sharing with a dead hooker, as long as she doesnt steal all the bed covers :?
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    U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    mjb wrote:
    There is a Hampton Inn not 100 yards from venue. Not cheap ($180) but may be worth a call for a group rate.

    that's what I'm talking about! when i went to see PJ at MSG i stayed at the Affinia across the street..it was just a hop, skip & a stumble...very convenient and drinker friendly. :mrgreen:
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    otter523otter523 Posts: 250
    Crowne Plaza
    40 lodge street
    Albany,NY 12207

    This is very close to the Palace and is very close to North Pearl Street which is where all the bars are. The nicest hotel in Downtown and chances are that Eddie if he gets aroom and doesn't use the bus will be staying there as well. I don't know the rates but it's worth not having to drive to a hotel in a surronding community IE: Latham,Troy,Colonie. There are a ton of hotels near the SUNY campus as well for those that are just looking for cheap rooms for the night. They are all new hotels built in last few years and they are all very well kept and safe.

    Not trying to sound like a know it all..... I grew up in Downtown Albany and if I can help answer any questions for you all just send me a PM.


    Hope you have a great time at the show/s
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    U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    otter523 wrote:
    Crowne Plaza
    40 lodge street
    Albany,NY 12207

    This is very close to the Palace and is very close to North Pearl Street which is where all the bars are. The nicest hotel in Downtown and chances are that Eddie if he gets aroom and doesn't use the bus will be staying there as well. I don't know the rates but it's worth not having to drive to a hotel in a surronding community IE: Latham,Troy,Colonie. There are a ton of hotels near the SUNY campus as well for those that are just looking for cheap rooms for the night. They are all new hotels built in last few years and they are all very well kept and safe.

    Not trying to sound like a know it all..... I grew up in Downtown Albany and if I can help answer any questions for you all just send me a PM.


    Hope you have a great time at the show/s

    cool! you're just what we need...thanks for the info!
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    justamjustam Posts: 21,394
    Some place close sounds like a good idea.
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    CalumCalum Posts: 635
    cheap & close I like. Otter... how far is the Suny campus from the palace? If eddies staying at the crowne plaza, maybe I can room up with him
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    3legged dog3legged dog Posts: 896
    U R A Crazy Breed wrote:
    funnygirl wrote:
    I am going to be actively looking for a hotel.....I don't want to stay in a "shady McShade" hotel where I might step on the floor and get poked by a crack needle...so, I am hoping to find a good rate at a quality place...


    heh heh heh...crack needle..there is no such thing..crack is smoked in a pipe..needles are for heroin use..LOL!

    being from Lowell,Ma. I know these things (I'm just a pot head :mrgreen: )... my city is tougher than Albany so no worries!
    You ain't lying son.............lol. We got crack st. and asian gangbangers in our hood. I might have to run some over in my gran turino :twisted:
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    RainierWolfcastleRainierWolfcastle Posts: 48
    mjb wrote:
    There is a Hampton Inn not 100 yards from venue. Not cheap ($180) but may be worth a call for a group rate.
    I stayed there for the PJ show in '06 and it was decent. It's pretty pricey now, unless we can get a group rate.
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    otter523otter523 Posts: 250
    Rourke24 wrote:
    cheap & close I like. Otter... how far is the Suny campus from the palace? If eddies staying at the crowne plaza, maybe I can room up with him


    Not really that close and there is nothing to do up there either. But lots of hotels just off I-90.
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