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dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
edited August 2011 in The Porch
Anyone planning on staying at The Grand Geneva Resort. My wife is not nearly looking forward to PJ20 the way I am so I have to have us stay at a place she'll appreciate. In any case if anyone else is planning on staying there, we could possibly look at sharing transportation back and forth from Alpine. All the reviews for this place are off the chart. A nice hotel and a spa package for the wife could be a small price to pay for the best 2 Pearl Jam days ever.
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  • PhillyCrownOfThornsPhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    I have 2 rooms reserved. May need to grab a third. We could be a group of 6 guys. PM me and let's take a look at some options.

    The place looks pretty nice. We are certainly paying for it!
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  • tschavtschav Posts: 2,889
    Got a room at the Holiday Inn across the street. Driving by myself, and might be interested in a shuttle or shared ride to Alpine if you guys are looking to get one.
  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    If you are going to drop $300 a night this is the place to stay. This will make your lady friends much happier. If we have a nice little group staying here, I'm sure the hotel concierge can arrange transportation for us. Hopefully we can keep this post alive and get some interest. Check out reviews at trip advisor.com. Cheers.
  • Vedderman51Vedderman51 Posts: 606
    Me and the wife are staying there. We would totally be down with setting up a carpool situation
  • benbomb3benbomb3 Posts: 71
    GG is very nice, has a great waterpark area as well if anyone happens to be bringing their kids. The golf course there is also top notch if you're going to be there for an extra day and don't mind hauling/renting clubs.
  • MW3384MW3384 Posts: 122
    My wife chose this place as well this is her version of camping these days. We would definitely be down for transportation. I believe it's about 16 miles. Just can't decide if I should bring my golf clubs. 50 bucks says this is where pj will be staying as well. Summerfest few years ago stayed at the phistor hotel in miilwaukee only 5 star hotel and sure enough was sharing a breakfast buffet with mike and Jeff. I was like holy shit Jeff could you pass the oj and oh yeah play rats tonight.
  • Vedderman51Vedderman51 Posts: 606
    I could go for a Denver Omlette with Ed
  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    Glad to hear we have a good little crowd staying at The Grand Geneva. I'm glad I'm the only one that has to keep the wife extra comfortable. Let's keep the post alive. I'm sure we can get the concierge desk to pre arrange transportation for us. See you in September.
  • Vedderman51Vedderman51 Posts: 606
    When I booked the hotel last Saturday, the lady who took my reservation said that if they had enough guests that were attending the show they may arrange transportation for all of us.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,899
    Grand Geneva is a beautiful place. Especially the golf course. Enjoy your stay!
  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    Thanks for that piece of information Vedderman51. Sounds like if we shoot the hotel a list of all of us needing transportation to the show, they will make it happen for us. Once we have 20+ confirmed I can call the hotel Gm and have them set it up.
  • Vedderman51Vedderman51 Posts: 606
    dl152203 wrote:
    Thanks for that piece of information Vedderman51. Sounds like if we shoot the hotel a list of all of us needing transportation to the show, they will make it happen for us. Once we have 20+ confirmed I can call the hotel Gm and have them set it up.


    Sounds good! Lets keep this thread alive so we can get more people onboard :D
  • JR86440JR86440 Posts: 753
    If there are still VIP seats available you can add 2 more to the transportation list
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 5,014
    Nice! I've a room here as well. I figured after driving all the way from Alabama I may as well rest me bones on some comfy sheets. May even throw the golf clubs in the car and go hook a few on the range. BTW...they have a deal going where if you pay for Fri and Sat nites then Sunday is for free. So that's about $600 total or $200/night. Pretty good deal considering the quality of the place.
  • PhillyCrownOfThornsPhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    jjflash wrote:
    Nice! I've a room here as well. I figured after driving all the way from Alabama I may as well rest me bones on some comfy sheets. May even throw the golf clubs in the car and go hook a few on the range. BTW...they have a deal going where if you pay for Fri and Sat nites then Sunday is for free. So that's about $600 total or $200/night. Pretty good deal considering the quality of the place.

    Do you have a promo code for that? I do not think I got that deal. We may end up staying in Milwaukee, but waiting for everyone's flight plans to shape up...
    9.29.96, 8.28.98, 9.1.00, 7.5.03, 9.30.05, 6.1.06, 6.19.08, 6.20.08, 6.24.08, 10.27.09, 10.28.09, 10.30.09, 5.20.10, 9.3.11, 9.4.11, 9.2.12, 7.19.13...

    2013- Brooklyn2, Philly1, Philly2, NOLA
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 5,014
    No, I didn't have a promo code. I made reservations Monday morning shortly before the announcement was made and they told me it was a special they were running. Your best bet would probably be to call and ask if it's still available.
  • JR86440JR86440 Posts: 753
    ok..we are in..add two more to the list of people who would like a shuttle to and from the shows..

    what are the odds there is a shuttle from the airport to the resort? are you guys renting a car or taking cab?
  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    Anyone ales staying at Grand Genava Resort or considering staying there.

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... ml#REVIEWS

    Looks like the place to stay if you want to squeeze a little more out of your stay at alpine.
  • Vedderman51Vedderman51 Posts: 606
    PhillyCrownOfThorns wrote:
    jjflash wrote:
    Nice! I've a room here as well. I figured after driving all the way from Alabama I may as well rest me bones on some comfy sheets. May even throw the golf clubs in the car and go hook a few on the range. BTW...they have a deal going where if you pay for Fri and Sat nites then Sunday is for free. So that's about $600 total or $200/night. Pretty good deal considering the quality of the place.

    Do you have a promo code for that? I do not think I got that deal. We may end up staying in Milwaukee, but waiting for everyone's flight plans to shape up...


    I booked the Saturday before the announcement by phone and got the same deal. I checked their website Monday evening and they excluded Labor Day weekend from the promotion. But it wouldnt hurt calling in and seeing if you can get the deal, they were really helpful when I dealt with them
  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    Looks like rates are now closer to $350 a night and no longer offering the Free Sunday. In any case if you are staying here or planning on staying here, then post to indicate you would be interested in shared transportation to and from Alpine Valley.
  • acjc1acjc1 Posts: 50
    I'm at Grand Geneva too. Actually Timber Ridge, which is the "family" part of Grand Geneva. They've got an indoor waterpark for the kids! The resort looks great. I'm interested in transportation too, but honestly don't want to head over way early to see ALL the other bands (because the resort looks that good) Since only 15 miles away, I'd love a 5pm / 5:30pm departure.
  • keyboard_warriorskeyboard_warriors Posts: 20
    my wife and I are staying here and would be interested in group transportation as well.
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  • ScReaMing LunGsScReaMing LunGs Posts: 171
    I'm staying at the Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva with 8 others. Just look for the crazy Canadians. Rooms booked for Thursday to Sunday.
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  • ScReaMing LunGsScReaMing LunGs Posts: 171
    FYI...

    There is a van shuttle service. I've talked to the hotel manager. It's $40 round trip each day. I'm not sure if that's per person... i'm asking about that now, but I would assume that it is $40 per person.
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  • dl152203dl152203 Posts: 220
    ScReaMing LunGs, if you call the hotel manager again, tell him that we already have about 20 people staying at the resort that would like transportation to and from. If you get into details, ask if they can arrange for at least 2 different departure times to go to Alpine Valley. Feedback is that some people will want to go early to see all bands and some that are mostly interested in Pearl Jam and will want to go more around 5:00pm. If you get a contact name and number, I could also give him a call. Cheers.
  • DarthTeddyBearDarthTeddyBear Posts: 9
    My first post.... The wife and I are in and would defintely be interested in a shuttle.
  • primussucksprimussucks Posts: 2,364
    Just a fyi for those staying here. Hugh Hefner built this place. It is a former Playboy Club. Pretty sure it is a 5 star resort. The place is phenominal! Typically the bands that play Alpine stay here so ya you could be dining with some band members.
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  • eladdereladder Posts: 414
    Staying here too w gf and would be interested in shuttle and a scone w EV
    He was ok but wondering about wandering
  • duikstaduiksta Posts: 12
    2 more people interested in a shuttle here...
  • F5AgainstOneF5AgainstOne New Hampshire, USA Posts: 1,462
    dl152203 wrote:
    ScReaMing LunGs, if you call the hotel manager again, tell him that we already have about 20 people staying at the resort that would like transportation to and from. If you get into details, ask if they can arrange for at least 2 different departure times to go to Alpine Valley. Feedback is that some people will want to go early to see all bands and some that are mostly interested in Pearl Jam and will want to go more around 5:00pm. If you get a contact name and number, I could also give him a call. Cheers.

    I'm at Timber Ridge, I agree with having departure times...
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