[s-cars] //S-Fest 2006 - Hotel Info

[Robert Rossato]

Unfortunately, I don't think there is a restaurant on the premises.
Though there is always the Valero QuikMart across the street, and a
microwave in the room.  How can you beat that?

There's really not much on that strip other than the usual fast food
burger and pizza joints.  There's a couple of places about a mile down
the road.  A TGIF and a local place called Skyline Restaurant, which is
okay but nothing to rave about.  The Ramada Inn at the end of the road
has a sports bar.  They may have a full restaurant.  The Doubletree may
as well.  But for the price difference you may as well rent a car.  

One thought I just had is that she could take the shuttle from the hotel
to the airport and there is a restaurant at the Sheraton that is right
at the airport.  That's a decent place.

I'd say have her come along to S-Fest.  There will be other spouses
there.  We try to make it a family event.  

The other option is to rent a car for Saturday and depending on what her
interests are I could give you some info for things to do.  It's got to
be better than sitting in the hotel all day.

I can also put together a list of decent eating establishments for
Friday night if you're interested (I assume you're driving up on
Friday).

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Donna Green
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:50 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com; bob.rossato_af at cox.net
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] //S-Fest 2006 - Hotel Info
> 
> 
> That is some fine piece of work, Bob.
> 
> I know everyone appreciates the work, and there should be lots of
> advantages from having headquarters lodging.  Next thing you know,
> you'll have the follies in the conference room with catering.  :-)
> 
> The restaurant  database doesn't show anything very close.  Do you
> know if they have a restaurant with the hotel or one next to it?
> 
> The wife plans to come along but not attend festivities, but probably
> doesn't want to bother with a car.
> 
> Tom
> 
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:47:54 -0400
> > From: "Robert Rossato" <bob.rossato_af at cox.net>
> > Subject: [s-cars] //S-Fest 2006 - Hotel Info
> > To: "'s-car-list'" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Message-ID: <000401c6c08a$8e4b57c0$e11e0e44 at ROSSATO2>
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> >
> > Okay folks.  For those of you that prefer camping with plush carpet
> > under your feet and a flush toilet at your disposal, here 
> is the deal
> > I've worked out for you.
> >
> > There is a brand spanking new Comfort Suites hotel in 
> Windsor Locks  
> > CT.
> > This is roughly 15 miles from the new 2006 S-Fest location and easy
> > on/off from the highway.  It just opened up last week.  Because  
> > they're
> > new and no one knows about them yet I was able to talk the sales  
> > manager
> > down to a $69/night rate.  Normally they're $109/night and up.  Free
> > WiFi internet service.  Indoor pool.  Fitness room.  Refrigerator,
> > microwave and coffeemaker in the rooms.  And the usual complimentary
> > breakfast.  You'll probably be the first to use the rooms.
> >
> > The sales manager asked that folks that want to make 
> reservations wait
> > until tomorrow so that she can get the rate into their system today.
> > Ask for the S-Fest rate.  I'm only providing the local number for it
> > because the 800 # will get you a national call center and 
> the sales  
> > rep
> > was concerned that the rate may not show up on the national system.
> >
> > Comfort Suites
> > 600 Spring Street
> > Windsor Locks, CT 06096
> > 860-386-6300
> >
> > If you have any problems getting the $69/night rate, please 
> contact me
> > so I can take care of it.
> >
> > Map link:
> > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=599+Spring+St,+Windsor 
> > +Locks,+CT
> > +06096&ie=UTF8&om=1
> > The map link is listed under 599 Spring St. because 600 
> doesn't exist
> > yet in Google's database, but I'm sure you'll find it.
> >
> > Here is a link with directions to S-Fest
> > http://tinyurl.com/fpfhr
> >
> >
> > For those of you that may be flying in, it is right across from  
> > Bradley
> > Int'l airport though it is not under the flight paths like 
> most of the
> > other hotels are.  And of course shuttle service to and from the  
> > airport
> > is available.
> >
> > If you're into aviation you can go check out the New England Air  
> > Museum
> > around the back side of the airport on Sunday after S-Fest.
> > http://www.neam.org/general.htm
> >
> > I don't think you'll be able to find much better in price 
> that isn't a
> > dump.  This is a one time event pricing because they're 
> brand new, so
> > don't expect this to be available the next time you happen to be in
> > town.
> >
> > Bob Rossato
> 
> 
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