Rennsport Reunion V!!
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Thanks Bob. I also called. Most places are blocked-out or absurd prices. Hyatt Carmel Highlands starts at 529 USD a night, Hyatt Monterey is sold out. Just called Abrego and they are asking 399 which is better but still up there. Granted these are beautiful properties but for the time I'm going to spend in room its not worth it. Also traveling with my son and would like a decent place. I'll keep trying.
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Good Nite Inn in Salinas (which no one will confuse with anything but a lockable room with bedding and a bathroom is still showing ~$54/nt.
Don't bitch at me because it's: 1. in Salinas, or 2. a dive. Works for me because of what I said in Post #14, above.
(Anyone tried airbnb/similar?)
Don't bitch at me because it's: 1. in Salinas, or 2. a dive. Works for me because of what I said in Post #14, above.
(Anyone tried airbnb/similar?)
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Sorry, had my fill of the Goodnite Inn last August. For the record, there is a brand new Hampton Inn that opened right next door to them. It opened the weekend I was there, and had prepaid my GN Inn room.
I've stayed at GN 3 times in the last few years, I've now vowed never again. Worse every time. I am especially worried about it now, with Ebola looming in the US. 😄
I've stayed at GN 3 times in the last few years, I've now vowed never again. Worse every time. I am especially worried about it now, with Ebola looming in the US. 😄
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Sorry, had my fill of the Goodnite Inn last August. For the record, there is a brand new Hampton Inn that opened right next door to them. It opened the weekend I was there, and had prepaid my GN Inn room.
I've stayed at GN 3 times in the last few years, I've now vowed never again. Worse every time. I am especially worried about it now, with Ebola looming in the US. 😄
I've stayed at GN 3 times in the last few years, I've now vowed never again. Worse every time. I am especially worried about it now, with Ebola looming in the US. 😄
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
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Since I know nobody else with as much hotel/motel experience as you, can you offer some lodging recommendations, even if they are ones to avoid?
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
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Since I know nobody else with as much hotel/motel experience as you, can you offer some lodging recommendations, even if they are ones to avoid?
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
Seriously, Salinas isn't a bad location-a nice 20-25 min drive to the track. I'd seriously look at the Hampton-hopefully they aren't in profit mode. There is a Quality Inn in Salinas that is OK too.
There are a few places in Seaside that are usually reasonable too. Santa Cruz and Gilroy are too far, IMO. Monterey and Carmel will be in capitalist mode for now, but maybe as time gets closer.....however, I'd go for bird in hand for now to have a place. The event was very well attended last time, but each time I go, it gets exponentially bigger.
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I'm about an hour from the track but might try and get a room at the Embassy Suites in Seaside if they are reasonably priced. It is only abut 5 minutes from the track.
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Since I know nobody else with as much hotel/motel experience as you, can you offer some lodging recommendations, even if they are ones to avoid?
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
I'd love to attend this event (missed the last ones), but one doesn't need to acquire a rare disorder in the process.
just a suggestion.
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From: Racking up air miles....
I just secured the RSRV 2015 dates for the house in Carmel for a much better price than I pay for the car week! If I end up having a spare room, I'll post it here - though I'm guessing the 3 bedrooms will be spoken for.
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big kitchen, living area/dining area/family room around 425 a night which is way cheaper than 4 hotel rooms. Most of the listing agents/owners will not be aware of the event, at least yet. Try Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, etc. There are lots of units that are 1 bedroom etc so you do not have to get a big group together. The only caveat is the cancelation policy, some are very reasonable (like 30 days) some are not. Some sites offer travel insurance if you are worried about having to cancel at the last moment.
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From: Florida
When the late Bob Carlson of PCNA was running RSR, he moved it around. Now it seems it will be at Laguna Seca for the foreseeable future, much to the chagrin of those of us from the Sunrise coast. BUT, this year we will have a mega event here - the HSR "Classic 24 Hour" race at Daytona in November 13-16. See: http://www.classic24hour.com/ This is turning into a big Porsche event. For example, there are already NINE 962's registered including one from the Porsche Museum. And, we'll see round-the-clock racing on Saturday & Sunday.
For lodging at RSR V, a house is best if you can get a group together. I've done both at Monterey Week, and it has a LOT of advantages. If you need to stay at a motel, Marina isn't bad. You avoid all the traffic coming in on Route 68 or South Boundary Rd. by coming via 617 & then one of the back roads. It brings you in right near the Pit Straight with NO traffic.
For lodging at RSR V, a house is best if you can get a group together. I've done both at Monterey Week, and it has a LOT of advantages. If you need to stay at a motel, Marina isn't bad. You avoid all the traffic coming in on Route 68 or South Boundary Rd. by coming via 617 & then one of the back roads. It brings you in right near the Pit Straight with NO traffic.
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My wife shares your sentiments.
Seriously, Salinas isn't a bad location-a nice 20-25 min drive to the track. I'd seriously look at the Hampton-hopefully they aren't in profit mode. There is a Quality Inn in Salinas that is OK too.
There are a few places in Seaside that are usually reasonable too. Santa Cruz and Gilroy are too far, IMO. Monterey and Carmel will be in capitalist mode for now, but maybe as time gets closer.....however, I'd go for bird in hand for now to have a place. The event was very well attended last time, but each time I go, it gets exponentially bigger.
There are a few places in Seaside that are usually reasonable too. Santa Cruz and Gilroy are too far, IMO. Monterey and Carmel will be in capitalist mode for now, but maybe as time gets closer.....however, I'd go for bird in hand for now to have a place. The event was very well attended last time, but each time I go, it gets exponentially bigger.
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I just got the green light to find a room. I'm Hilton diamond until the end of the year (nothing to be proud of). Fingers crossed all those nights away from home in 2013 finally get me something of value. Never done something like this, but looks like a blast.
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Yep, we're at our 12th murder this year and we only have about 90k people here. Salinas is pretty ghetto also. There's some nice areas, but I know some officers that worked there, and it's pretty much a sewer. Be careful and expect theft if you leave an opp. for someone. DO NOT leave anything of value in your room.