Raleigh Thread

driventofly39 said:

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Looking to trade a pair of night 2 pits/GAs for the same or close seats to night 1.

Thanks!

PrezIntense said:

Looks like the Four Points is sold out both nights too. 

EDIT: It actually looks like there is availability but they're requiring a two-night stay minimum. It's a little more expensive than the Ramada but at least there are a few restaurants and bars nearby.

Shaindli1 said:

PrezIntense said:

Looks like the Four Points is sold out both nights too. 

EDIT: It actually looks like there is availability but they're requiring a two-night stay minimum. It's a little more expensive than the Ramada but at least there are a few restaurants and bars nearby.

Assuming there's no other major event going on in that timeframe, these are good signs re demand.

Those that don't want to be there Sunday: ISO N1.

Shaindli1 said:

PrezIntense said:

Shaindli1 said:

Raleigh is very spread out and the venue is anyway outside of the city so folks can save and stay just about anywhere within a certain radius. I booked the Red Roof in north Raleigh for 80$ a night, free parking. Only 4 miles from the venue. 

So true -- those who got the Ramada will enjoy being able to walk back to the hotel after the show without dealing with Uber hell. But those who want to still hang out after would be better off staying downtown. 

If you're at the Red Roof you're right by Crabtree Valley mall so lots of food options. There's a good little sushi joint down Glenwood called Sushi Mon -- small place with a limited menu but very good (a little pricey). North Hills shopping mall is the next exit down and has, in my opinion, better dining options than Crabtree. Lake Boone is between your hotel and the venue, and has some good dining options -- Chicken Salad Chick, Chubby's Tacos, Village Deli, Sushi Thai...

True. It's a short drive from the venue and really pretty much whatever I need. I used to live on Oberlin across from Cameron Village and I remember taking the bus to that mall!
I miss this one particular restaurant in downtown Raleigh called Fiction Kitchen. We used to go there all the time. Must swing by when I roll into town. 

PrezIntense said:

Shaindli1 said:

PrezIntense said:

Shaindli1 said:

Raleigh is very spread out and the venue is anyway outside of the city so folks can save and stay just about anywhere within a certain radius. I booked the Red Roof in north Raleigh for 80$ a night, free parking. Only 4 miles from the venue. 

So true -- those who got the Ramada will enjoy being able to walk back to the hotel after the show without dealing with Uber hell. But those who want to still hang out after would be better off staying downtown. 

If you're at the Red Roof you're right by Crabtree Valley mall so lots of food options. There's a good little sushi joint down Glenwood called Sushi Mon -- small place with a limited menu but very good (a little pricey). North Hills shopping mall is the next exit down and has, in my opinion, better dining options than Crabtree. Lake Boone is between your hotel and the venue, and has some good dining options -- Chicken Salad Chick, Chubby's Tacos, Village Deli, Sushi Thai...

True. It's a short drive from the venue and really pretty much whatever I need. I used to live on Oberlin across from Cameron Village and I remember taking the bus to that mall!
I miss this one particular restaurant in downtown Raleigh called Fiction Kitchen. We used to go there all the time. Must swing by when I roll into town. 

Oh cool! Yeah they recently relocated -- they are not downtown anymore unfortunately. They're off Capital Blvd.

Given2fly98 said:

Shaindli1 said:

Given2fly98 said:

I booked rooms for both nights when the rumors started, I got Four Points by Sheraton for N1 and Ramada for N2, mainly because I want to drink and i cant if  have to drive home (30 min. away). Unfortunately the four points was $250 for one night. The ramada was cheaper for N2 at around $140ish.  I thought maybe walking would be better than having to deal with uber and judging from the comments I may be right?  I may end up letting go of the Ramada for n2 and not drinking and driving home that evening to save some money.  If i end up cancelling the N2 Ramada reservation I can post here first and let you know a time so someone can grab it maybe.

Should I cancel my Sheraton reservation and get something cheaper a bit further away and use uber or is it going to be hell?

If you book at Red Roof I can give you a lift to the arena. And anyone else who needs it.

I might take you up on that offer and would def. help you out for doing it. Its a real shame there isnt decent lodging and food around the lenovo

Given2fly98 said:

I booked rooms for both nights when the rumors started, I got Four Points by Sheraton for N1 and Ramada for N2, mainly because I want to drink and i cant if  have to drive home (30 min. away). Unfortunately the four points was $250 for one night. The ramada was cheaper for N2 at around $140ish.  I thought maybe walking would be better than having to deal with uber and judging from the comments I may be right?  I may end up letting go of the Ramada for n2 and not drinking and driving home that evening to save some money.  If i end up cancelling the N2 Ramada reservation I can post here first and let you know a time so someone can grab it maybe.

Should I cancel my Sheraton reservation and get something cheaper a bit further away and use uber or is it going to be hell?

Given2fly98 said:

Shaindli1 said:

Given2fly98 said:

I booked rooms for both nights when the rumors started, I got Four Points by Sheraton for N1 and Ramada for N2, mainly because I want to drink and i cant if  have to drive home (30 min. away). Unfortunately the four points was $250 for one night. The ramada was cheaper for N2 at around $140ish.  I thought maybe walking would be better than having to deal with uber and judging from the comments I may be right?  I may end up letting go of the Ramada for n2 and not drinking and driving home that evening to save some money.  If i end up cancelling the N2 Ramada reservation I can post here first and let you know a time so someone can grab it maybe.

Should I cancel my Sheraton reservation and get something cheaper a bit further away and use uber or is it going to be hell?

If you book at Red Roof I can give you a lift to the arena. And anyone else who needs it.

I might take you up on that offer and would def. help you out for doing it. Its a real shame there isnt decent lodging and food around the lenovo