Run For The Wall Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home >RFTW General Discussion >General Discussion >Archive
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - 2011 Hotels
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

2011 Hotels
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Stopper View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: Oct-06-2009
Location: O'Fallon, IL
Status: Offline
Points: 24 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: 2011 Hotels
    Posted: Jan-22-2011 at 2:34pm
Screaming Eagle... read where you met the group last year in Mt. Vernon. I am a fellow Illinoisian living in O'Fallon. If you and your son would like to hook up sometime before RFTW to get aquainted, that would be cool. email: rkrum@mac.com
Back to Top
milford View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: Nov-23-2010
Status: Offline
Points: 0 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote milford Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-14-2010 at 2:19pm
The 2011 List is posted on the website
 
Terminator
Back to Top
shadow View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Feb-20-2010
Location: wv
Status: Offline
Points: 3475 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote shadow Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-08-2010 at 5:36am
the many times i did RT i was moved to tears by those who turned out to support us. one lil old woman who was standing at the bend with a arm full of roses --looking us in the eye as we passed --saying -thank you.  and ofcourse ending up at the WALL to pay final respects before leaving on monday. traffic wasnt nearly as bad on monday morn leaving the DC area.
the Shadow
Back to Top
Screamin Eagle View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-18-2010
Location: Illinois
Status: Offline
Points: 222 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Screamin Eagle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-07-2010 at 10:30pm
OK I just got a call from a buddy and was told the Holiday Inn Arlington DOES have rooms....I called and sure enough I got a room. I was told all they have left are king bed rooms and not 2 doubles but a room is a room. I apologize for any confusion I caused, I was relaying what info I had been given. Holiday Inn number is 703-243-9808
Loyalty above all else.....except Honor
Back to Top
Harley0711 View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Oct-25-2009
Location: Turlock, CA
Status: Offline
Points: 639 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Harley0711 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-07-2010 at 2:51pm
last year I waited and almost did not get the rooms I wanted, This year, started early and got what I wanted.  There will be rooms pop up from time to time, keep checking.  This year I may be posting for a room mate
 
I did the Rolling Thunder last year and I am going to step out on a limb here and say, it was OK - I guess MY expectations fell a little flat.  After sitting and waiting for 6 hours - the RT took a total of about 20 min after we got wheels rolling.  I would say do it - if for nothing except the braggin rights - will I do it next year - Nope...  but thats me.   In fact next year, Wife and I will be hitting the road that Sunday morning heading South along the Coast while EVERYONE else is heading North to DC... 
 
Book you motels NOW...................  go off the 10 list.... it should work just fine and if there is a change.  make it...
USN 68/72 USS Oriskany CVA-34

Enjoy today for tomorrow may never come,,
Harley

History is a myth that men agree to believe.
Napoleon
Back to Top
Sugarbear View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: Sep-25-2009
Location: Indiana
Status: Offline
Points: 79 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sugarbear Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-06-2010 at 5:50pm
Someone got conflicting information. 

Several people have tried to or have completed their reservations at the Holiday Inn in Arlington, VA for 2011 RFTW.  The hotel has reported they have filled a small percentage of the rooms that are blocked out for RFTW XXIII.  They aren't sure who on their staff gave out the information they are full already. 

Run For The Wall hasn't even released the official Hotel List to the web page yet. 

The Route Coordinators are about to complete the process of gathering information from each State Coordinator and compiling the data.  It will be posted in the next few weeks. 

There is a Run For The Wall RESERVATION CODE to use when you call in or get on line to register at both the Holiday Inn in Arlington and other Arlington hotels, it will be included in the Hotel List.

Sorry for the confusion.  Target date for Hotel List is still December 15th.  No delays that we know of at this time. 

Wish everyone was as fortunate as I have been to see this process in action.  It's incredible to watch it all fall into place from one year to the next, (with all new leadership each year.) Hope this helps.

Judy Cockrum
I Wasn't There -
But I Still Care -
Sugarbear

“You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea.” Pearl S. Buck OUCH!!






Edited by judyc - Dec-06-2010 at 5:52pm
I Wasn't There -

But I Still Care -

Sugarbear



“You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea.” Pearl S. Buck OUCH!!
Back to Top
D.W. View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: Oct-02-2009
Location: texas
Status: Offline
Points: 51 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote D.W. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-06-2010 at 9:01am
 DUTCH! Your right about the Ride into ARLINGTON, did it in 2007. Great Experience.
dw lee
Back to Top
Screamin Eagle View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-18-2010
Location: Illinois
Status: Offline
Points: 222 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Screamin Eagle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-06-2010 at 8:59am

Two yrs ago the Holiday Inn Arlington also sold room out early, we stayed at the Westin it is very nice and within $10 of the HI price. And we did park our bikes in the Holiday Inn covered parking for free. The Westin charges. Im stayin at the Westin again this year!  Hope this helps
Loyalty above all else.....except Honor
Back to Top
Dutchman View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-26-2010
Location: Arizona
Status: Offline
Points: 239 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dutchman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-05-2010 at 10:00pm
Thanks Raven, just took me awhile to get oriented again!!!  I was a day rider twice on the Southern Route before going ATW last year on the Central Route as an FNG. Any FNG's (to be) reading this: My advice, don't sleep in on Saturday..... The Arlington ride is one you will never forget. AND, since you are an FNG only once, you get ONE SHOT at this as only 250 motorcycles ( from RFTW ONLY) are allowed to ride in for the wreath laying. Don't blow it! It's one of those memories that is a keeper!!
Ed
USMC In-Country I Corps 69-70

RFTW "Participant" 2003, 2004, 2012
ATW 2010 (CR) 2011, 2013(SR)




Back to Top
Raven View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Sep-30-2009
Location: Bandera, Tx
Status: Offline
Points: 2519 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Raven Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-05-2010 at 7:43pm
Dutchman, we do arrive on Friday, Saturday is Wreath at the Tomb of Unknown, Group Photo and the walk to the Wall.  If you wish to ride in RT it is Sunday.  Some folks do and some don't. 
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY WELCOME HOME!

Tomorrow Is Promised To No One!
Back to Top
cowboy View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Sep-30-2009
Location: El Paso TX
Status: Offline
Points: 1042 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cowboy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-05-2010 at 12:45am
Dutchman......... Friday the 27th is correct. RT is Sunday the 29th.
 
Cowboy
Back to Top
Dutchman View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-26-2010
Location: Arizona
Status: Offline
Points: 239 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dutchman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-04-2010 at 9:01pm
OK, I'm confused...... We ARRIVE on Friday the 27th.......  Right???
Ed
USMC In-Country I Corps 69-70

RFTW "Participant" 2003, 2004, 2012
ATW 2010 (CR) 2011, 2013(SR)




Back to Top
SPEEDY View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jun-20-2010
Location: Memphis, TN
Status: Offline
Points: 124 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SPEEDY Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-04-2010 at 8:01pm
Last year we stayed at the COMFORT INN on Glebe Rd, its just up the road from the Holiday Inn. It was a nice hotel and a lot cheeper than the Westin, and they have parking inside the courtyard.
USN,Ret 1959-1979
VFW Post 684
VFW Riders Group 684
American Legion
FRA-86
SCRC-000
GWRRA
PGR
RFTW SR 06-12
      CR 07
Back to Top
jerry View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: Jan-07-2010
Location: Placerville,CA
Status: Offline
Points: 74 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jerry Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-04-2010 at 1:39pm
WELL... I JUST CHECKED THE E-MAIL AND WE ARE DOWN FOR CHECK IN 26 MAY CHECK OUT 31 MAY I DIDN'T WANT TO QUESRION I WAS GRET FUL TO GET OUR ROOMS  I THINK I READ THIS MORNING COWBOY SAY 27 28 ROLLING THUNDER THAMKS ROAD DAWG IT SAYS I CAN RE ARANGE RESERVATIONS OVER THE INTERNET MABY I BETTER CALL  THERE IS PLEANTY OF TIME TO DECIDE I AM STILL SORT OF A PRISONER FROM MY BOUT IN FEB I AM DOWN FOR DISCHARGE JAN 4  I MAY TRY AND GET OUT SOONER AND START RIDEING I LOST A LOT OF MUSCLE MASS IN ICU FOR A MONTH THEY KEPT ME KNOCKED OUT MOST OF THE TIME WITH WEIGHTS ON MY LEFT ARM AND FEET SO I COULDN'T GET AWAY AND MY RIGHT WRIST TIED UP SO I COULDN'T SCRATCH MY NOSE I GUESS I PULLED STUFF OUT AND STUFF MY BROTHER SAID THEY HAD SOMEONE SITTING THERE WATCHING ME 24-7 ANY WAY I FOUND THE NUMBER OF THE HOST HOTEL IN RANCHO     I WILL TRY AND FIND MY FAVORITE PLACES AFTER THAT WHAT DAY DO WE LEAVE RANCHO FOR WILLIAMS PLEASE I GUESS THE WILL KNOW AT THE HILTON LATER...
Back to Top
Road Dawg View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Sep-30-2009
Location: Georgia
Status: Offline
Points: 330 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Road Dawg Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-04-2010 at 8:25am
Jerry...not quite sure what you mean they want you to check in on Thurs.  They do have a two night min but that should be Fri and Sat night.  Better check on that.
When in difficult situations I ask myself "WHAT WOULD CURLY DO?"
Back to Top
jerry View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: Jan-07-2010
Location: Placerville,CA
Status: Offline
Points: 74 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jerry Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-03-2010 at 10:44pm
maby there was a cancelation they told me i got the last 2 rooms yesterday morning early when i read there were only 10 rooms the previous 4 PM MABY THE RUN GOT A BIGGER BLOCK BECAUSE SHE SOUNDED LIKE THERE WERE ROOMS JUST NOT FOR US AT 114 PER NIGHT BUT WHY DO THEY WANT US TO CHECK IN THURSDAY INSTEAD OF FRIDDAY MABY OUN OF THE SURPRISES THEY TOLD US ABOUT WE HAVE TILL MAY 6 TO CANCEL WITHOUT II4;OO PENALTY PLUS TAX AND FEES.
Back to Top
tsharp View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-05-2010
Location: Fenton, MO
Status: Offline
Points: 182 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tsharp Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-03-2010 at 7:53pm
Well, the good news is the Westin is just across the street and the Holiday Inn will let you park your bikes in their lot (the Westin has a parking fee, but don't pay it - just park at the HI). And more good news, I made my reservation at the Holiday Inn today. May make a difference who you talk to but make sure you tell them you are with Run for the Wall, otherwise they are sold out. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, a couple of years ago when I stayed at the Westin I found out their beer is cheaper.
See you all real soon.
Terry
Terry
Back to Top
Wish View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: Oct-03-2009
Location: Upland, CA
Status: Offline
Points: 117 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wish Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-03-2010 at 2:09pm
Yeah, the Holiday Inn Ballston has been 'sold out' for days! I got a room at the Hilton a block down the road right at the Metro.
BOARD of DIRECTORS- RFTW 2012-2015
ATW-SR- 07, 09,10,11,12,13
participant- CR-08

In-Country Vietnam- Dec. '68- Aug. '70
USMC
Back to Top
SMSgt View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: Feb-22-2010
Location: Cedar City, UT
Status: Offline
Points: 0 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SMSgt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-03-2010 at 11:44am
I made my reservations off of last years hotel list. I might have to make a change or two but I know I have a place to sleep along the way. And I know I have a bed when I get to DC
It doesn't matter what you ride; as long as you ride.
Back to Top
Screamin Eagle View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jan-18-2010
Location: Illinois
Status: Offline
Points: 222 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Screamin Eagle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec-02-2010 at 6:00pm
I called today to the "host hotel" in Arlington, once again they released the rooms early and none are left. . So much for the Dec 12th hotel list. I was able to get a room at the Westin Arlington Gateway which is a few blocks away, as of 2pm today they still had a number of rooms available. The contact number is 703-717-6200
Loyalty above all else.....except Honor
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 10.03
Copyright ©2001-2011 Web Wiz Ltd.