Hotel in Missoula June 13th 2009

[Netnorske]

That'll work Kris.
I started a thread in our grp. but it might be too early for some to make a full commitment. Like I said before. Nothing is written in stone yet.
Apparently Missoula is approx. 2 hrs. away from Helena. FYI

We will be coming through Helena eastbound on Hwy 12 and I know from a past trip in my car that there are quite a lot of Hotels/Motels in Helena right on that route.

It would be simple for us to stop right at your hotel on the way through town if you get one right on the Hwy 12 route.... ;)

[schoeney]

Hi Guys,

I haven't forgotten about the hotel reservations. I just haven't received the paperwork yet. I thought the weather may have delayed it a bit...but if I don't get it by tomorrow I will give them a call and ask them to email or fax it.

[schoeney]

bump

[rksaw]

Greg,
How many of the rooms are accounted for? I am trying to talk my father-in-law into riding to Missoula and back if I'm not able to go all the way. The second biggest obstacle is that his oldest daughter and family live 45 minutes away in Hamilton, and he might want to stay there. The biggest obstacle will be convincing him that he's up to the ride.
Rich

[schoeney]

None spoken for until I get the paperwork. Then I was going to post the contact info and rate for any/all to call to reserve under their own name. Shouldn't be a problem as I blocked 10 rooms.

I have a buddy that has a home in Hamilton. I haven't been there but have seen pics....beautiful area.

[rksaw]

Hey Greg,
Bob Wards' in Hamilton is another great place to purchase a hand gun or rifle. Yes, I do know this from personal experience.
Rich

[krazbob]

Originally Posted by schoeney

Hi Guys,



Best Western is $125+ tax w/free breakfast must guarantee 10 rooms (but I think they have some flexibility on the mount of rooms). (2) Queens.. $143+ tax if less than 10

The Cmon Inn is $139+tax w/Free breakfast. They will give a senior dicount (55+) to $129 +tax for those who qualify. (2) Queens. Looks like an interesting place and the people on the phone were friendly.

I http://www.cmoninn.com/reservations/

Holiday Inn - Staybridge Suites is $127 + I have stayed there, new + nice.

All these places are at the same exit...I think the BW and Cmon Inn are better for walking back to the hotel from the nearest restaurant.

Man these places haven't heard there is a recession...these rates seem high.

I think we should get a head count of the "pretty sure or definite" and how many rooms will be needed. Lets say we only have 4 rooms for sure right now. I will reserve 4 + a few more...lets say 7 rooms. All these places will let you book the rooms without deposit but they must be guaranteed within 30 days of stay date.

Everyone can call them direct after I book the block of rooms and put their room under their own name and when to choose or not choose to guarantee it.

It does not matter to me which one is chosen....if these are too expensive and others want to do something else on their own nearby that is fine. I am just hoping we can get as many Kawanow members to stay anywhere in Missoula that night. We can use a nearby restaurant as our greet/meet spot.

My personal hotel choice would be the Cmon inn, next the Best Western, then Staybridge. But I will have a roomie so I will be getting off cheaper. I assume some of you will be sharing as well.

Maybe the best idea is to get one of these booked and if someone else comes up with a better plan, we can cancel before the May deadline without penalty.

The other thing that may happen is with this economy ....these places may lower their rates...we can always cancel + rebook or renegotiate.

Give me some input through this weekend...I will book whatever sounds reasonable to everyone next week. I will book as many extra rooms as I can without guaranteeing anything. As more members chime in and use up the rooms we will cancel/add as needed until full.

The other thing; does everyone realize that the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally runs June 12-16th so there may be alot of competition for hotel rooms. I was thinking about swinging through Hells Canyon on the way up or back but don't want to be the middle of there rally....too crowded.

It was a toss up which rally to attend, but since we have several family members attending the Hells Canyon rally from Washington, they twisted some arms, and we decided to make that one. If the dates weren't so close to each other, we may have thought about both..... :-[
Kraz~
Mtn. Home, Idaho

[schoeney]

Hey Kraz,

I may get to shake your hand at Hell's Canyon. I am going to try to hit it on my way back from Missoula if I don't continue on to Custer. I will let you know as we get closer.