2005 National Sweepstakes Convention OLS Lodging ~ Updated 1/19

[kbsocial]

THE OLS RATE OF $59 IS NOW BOOKED
Click Here For Newest Rates (http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1847144&postcount=34)

The convention is taking place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center - Airport in Moline Illinois on June 9-12.

However the Holiday Inn is already booked. I have just negotiated the price of $59 a night with the newly remodeled Quality Inn (formerly Hampton Inn) located right by the Holiday Inn. The Quality Inn has a free deluxe continental breakfast, high speed internet access in all rooms, outdoor pool, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in all rooms, as well as complimentary airport shuttle.

It's gonna be a great time!

I know the convention is pricey for a lot of people, I am hoping tons of you want to come and hang out with fellow sweepers and attend the convention if it is in your budget. If you wanna just come and hang out and not attend the convention, thats cool too - lots to do in the Quad Cities area and the Saturday evening banquet is only $35. Stay tuned to this forum for updated details!

Hoping to meet a lot of you there:)


HOTEL DETAILS

Quality Inn and Suites - Moline, IL (http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/IL239)
6920 27th Street
Moline, IL

309-762-1711

If you are planning on attending - BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW as rooms are going fast!

Call the number above and refer to Group Account: OLS at a rate of $59. Let them know you want to be close to everyone, they will try to accomodate keeping us close together. Any rooms left as of 5/9/05 will be released to the general public.

I have been working with the sales manager and general manager - everyone has been fabulous to work with and I am glad we can give them our business.

OLS will also be sponsoring a reception on Friday night at the hotel ~ stay tuned for details on that:toast:

If there are any questions, please ask here or send me a PM!!


THE OLS RATE OF $59 IS NOW BOOKED

Click Here For Newest Rates (http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1847144&postcount=34)

[bewitched]

Ohhhhh Yeahhhhhh!

$59 is a great price for a room. Thanks for the leg work KB!

:cheer7:

[sweaty]

:mad2: quality inn is overbooked too--I'd love to go but I would depend on being able to walk to the events

[kbsocial]

:mad2: quality inn is overbooked too--I'd love to go but I would depend on being able to walk to the events


I just spoke with the manager ~ they recently switched from Hampton Inn to Quality Inn and the booking systems then were saying they were full/overbooked when they went through the transition. I just called a second time after your post to make sure the dates I gave him (convention dates) were in fact available and they are. I will be speaking with the manager again tomorrow when he faxes me the contract to get the $59 rate. We were in the Quad Cities over the holidays and this hotel is walking distance (across the parking lot) from the Holiday Inn.

I will post the code and phone number tomorrow (or as soon as I get it:) ).

[Kay19962]

Ok KB there is also a La quinta inn over there by the Holiday Inn if that helps any

[kbsocial]

Ok KB there is also a La quinta inn over there by the Holiday Inn if that helps any


Yup I originally tried the La Quinta Inn but got no where with any of them - I have spoken to the Quality Inn manager twice today and he assures me there are rooms.

[kbsocial]

I have posted hotel details in the first post - I would call ASAP as rooms in that area are going fast :smile9: Please let me know if you have any problems!

[bewitched]

Just booked my room. The woman I spoke with said she had just got off the phone with another OLSer!

YAY!
:cheer7:

[risavjl]

Thanks for the info KB !

[mariebow]

Maybe next time. :jet:

[bewitched]

Hey Ms. KB, do you have an addy for the hotel? I would love to check it out online. See if it's up to my oh so high standards. You know, like does it have indoor plumbing? ;)

[mechurchlady]

I am going to have to wait until the last minute. I wa thinking that four people could split the cost of a rental car and stay at a hotel farther from the event. I am a good driver and would do that for those who are not able to get around. There are probably some cheaper hotels outside the city.

[kbsocial]

Hey Ms. KB, do you have an addy for the hotel? I would love to check it out online. See if it's up to my oh so high standards. You know, like does it have indoor plumbing? ;)


Click where it says Quality Inn and Suites above - its a clickable link to the hotel website (plus the address is listed up there:laugh: ) And wouldn't you know it - it DOES have indoor plumbing:laugh: Also, according to the GM, it was all newly remodeled in 2004:)

[bewitched]

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Click where it says Quality Inn and Suites above - its a clickable link to the hotel website (plus the address is listed up there:laugh: )

But that's so HARD! I mean all that pointing and clicking. My finger might get a cramp. Besides, it's way too obvious.

Anyway, yeah, I'm a moron. Should have noticed it was a link.

Thanks for helping the idiot! The place looks SWELL!

:)

[kbsocial]

But that's so HARD! I mean all that pointing and clicking. My finger might get a cramp. Besides, it's way too obvious.

Anyway, yeah, I'm a moron. Should have noticed it was a link.

Thanks for helping the idiot! The place looks SWELL!

:)


I still love ya;) Idiot or not:laugh:

[mechurchlady]

Chickee fell off her perch flapping about changing to Quality, so that is where we be.
Hugs
Churchy
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Motel 6
I-74 at Airport Road, Exit #5-B
2359 69th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265

Phone: (309) 764-8711
Fax: (309) 762-4092

5 nights from the 8th to the 13th is $200.75 if you use the online reservations and use the CLICK 6 RATE.

The weekend is a little higher.
There is an AARP discount if you go through AARP but I found that AAA when I went to San Diego was not as cheap as the online rate.

For those of you with cars there are several good hotels outside the city that are cheap.

[CathyVeester]

Does anyone know if there is a very good Bed & Breakfast in the Quad City area?

[kbsocial]

Does anyone know if there is a very good Bed & Breakfast in the Quad City area?


I would love to stay here sometime - beautiful on the outside, never been inside:

This converted Romanesque monastery sits upon a bluff overlooking downtown Bettendorf and the Mississippi River. The Gothic-style Abbey, which dates from the late 19th century, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the owners took great care in restoring the home to its original splendor. Ideal for business travelers, the inn features 19 comfortable guest rooms, each of which includes marble bathroom, cable television and dataport; the best guest rooms offer unmatched views of the Mississippi River. Banquet facilities to 325.

The Abbey Hotel (www.theabbeyhotel.com)


This one is also a nice one:

Description: DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT. Located on the campus of Davenport's St. Ambrose, this unique bed and breakfast dates from the late 19th century, when it was constructed as the home of the Bishop of Davenport Catholic Diocese. Today, the beautifully restored Italianate mansion offers guests to the Quad Cities the chance to live in the lap of luxury during their stay. Each of the immaculate guest rooms features period antiques, marble shower or claw-foot tub, and large bed, ceiling fan and en-suite facilities. Conference/meeting space to 125.


Bishop's House Inn (http://www.ia-bednbreakfast-inns.com/bishopshouse.htm)

[CathyVeester]

I would love to stay here sometime - beautiful on the outside, never been inside:

This converted Romanesque monastery sits upon a bluff overlooking downtown Bettendorf and the Mississippi River. The Gothic-style Abbey, which dates from the late 19th century, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the owners took great care in restoring the home to its original splendor. Ideal for business travelers, the inn features 19 comfortable guest rooms, each of which includes marble bathroom, cable television and dataport; the best guest rooms offer unmatched views of the Mississippi River. Banquet facilities to 325.
The Abbey Hotel (www.theabbeyhotel.com)
This one is also a nice one:

Description: DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT. Located on the campus of Davenport's St. Ambrose, this unique bed and breakfast dates from the late 19th century, when it was constructed as the home of the Bishop of Davenport Catholic Diocese. Today, the beautifully restored Italianate mansion offers guests to the Quad Cities the chance to live in the lap of luxury during their stay. Each of the immaculate guest rooms features period antiques, marble shower or claw-foot tub, and large bed, ceiling fan and en-suite facilities. Conference/meeting space to 125.
Bishop's House Inn (http://www.ia-bednbreakfast-inns.com/bishopshouse.htm)


Thanks for the info.

Cathy

[kbsocial]

Thanks for the info.

Cathy

You are welcome:) If you stay at the Abbey I wanna come over for a tour!!

[Kay19962]

You are welcome:) If you stay at the Abbey I wanna come over for a tour!!


That truly is a beautiful place. And they light it up at night you can see it from the Illinois side and it really is something to see. And it has a wonderful veiw of the River and the Isle of Capri Riverboat and compond.

[CathyVeester]

That truly is a beautiful place. And they light it up at night you can see it from the Illinois side and it really is something to see. And it has a wonderful veiw of the River and the Isle of Capri Riverboat and compond.

You are really tempting me with this great info on The Abbey.

Is it a reasonable drive to the Holiday Inn convention site?

[tigress2b]

Just reserved rooms for me and my mom :gvibes:

[kbsocial]

Just reserved rooms for me and my mom :gvibes:

:cheer7: WOOOT! Can't wait to meet the Karen momma and to see you again:gvibes:

[Kay19962]

You are really tempting me with this great info on The Abbey.

Is it a reasonable drive to the Holiday Inn convention site?


Yes it is I would say ten minutes top. Just a hop skip and jump.

[CathyVeester]

Yes it is I would say ten minutes top. Just a hop skip and jump.

Thank you.

[mechurchlady]

You are really tempting me with this great info on The Abbey.

Is it a reasonable drive to the Holiday Inn convention site?

I found a great site with info on Quad Cities and a map too.

The main site is http://www.visitquadcities.com/2004/

The map is http://www.visitquadcities.com/2004/map.html and it lists 11 B & Bs.
Thing may be a little out of date like with all travel sites. The names on the map are links to pop up windows that describe the site.

The Abbey Hotel is #1 on the map. It is right above the word on the map "Moliine". Follow Route 74 south to a cluster of number at I-280.
They 29, 10, 27, 26 and 21 on the map. That is where the convention is.

This is their website. http://www.theabbeyhotel.com/

They even have a webcam at http://www.qconline.com/webcam/abbeycam.shtml

[CathyVeester]

I found a great site with info on Quad Cities and a map too.

The main site is http://www.visitquadcities.com/2004/

The map is http://www.visitquadcities.com/2004/map.html and it lists 11 B & Bs.
Thing may be a little out of date like with all travel sites. The names on the map are links to pop up windows that describe the site.

The Abbey Hotel is #1 on the map. It is right above the word on the map "Moliine". Follow Route 74 south to a cluster of number at I-280.
They 29, 10, 27, 26 and 21 on the map. That is where the convention is.

Hey, that's great. Very useful for everybody. Thank you.

[mechurchlady]

I was not finished as I was looking at the Mississippi river.

I created a thread for Chickee.

I have some good links here: http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1837244#post1837244. The fourth post of mine.

[kbsocial]

Quad City links are also found in the appropriate thread here:

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1809730&postcount=2

[JackpotJoe]

I am hoping tons of you want to come and hang out with fellow sweepers and attend the convention if it is in your budget. If you wanna just come and hang out and not attend the convention, thats cool too - lots to do in the Quad Cities area and the Saturday evening banquet is only $35. Stay tuned to this forum for updated details!



Our convention committee meeting was this weekend. We discussed the following information that I have been asked to pass along:

People who have paid to attend the convention are able to participate in all convention activities such as raffles, attendance to prize drawings and speakers, and vendor rooms. The $35 banquet fee (intended for guests of convention attendees) will azdmit a person into the banquet on Saturday evening for food and entertainment.

[sissy76]

would love to go but i cant because I will be in school. Gonna go summer semester. I am so sad :frown3:

[kbsocial]

ROOMS ARE BOOKING FAST AT THE QUALITY INN!!!!

Be sure and get your reservation in as they are filling up fast - I just spoke with the General Manager and we have already gone above the 10 rooms we had set aside for us - so if you are going and want to stay at the Quality Inn - DON'T DELAY:)

[kbsocial]

I just got off the phone with the Sales Manager - all OLS rate rooms of $59 are booked and they went way above the number of rooms we initially negotiated. They are almost to capacity.

The best price they can give us now is $74.99 Group Rate: OLS at either the Quality Inn 309-762-1711 or Econo Lodge 309-762-1748. The Sales Manager called around to other properties near the Holiday Inn and found many hotels charging $99-$109 for the convention weekend. You must let them know you are with OLS or you will not get the $74.99 rate. Any OLS member who stays at the Econo Lodge with the OLS rate will receive a ticket to come to the Quality Inn for breakfast.

If there are any problems, please let me know. Unfortunately they have had a not so pleasant experience already with an OLS member. The staff has been nothing but helpful and deserve our business and respect. I have a good relationship with the staff I have been working with and would really prefer if people went through me instead of taking matters into their own hands.

That's the latest:gvibes:

[Feisty Girl]

Being that I'm in limbo with my job still(since sept) I'll have to wait till the last second. At least it's not far across the border. I so want to go.

[kbsocial]

I received this PM from a member I thought I would pass on to others:

I saw the new rate that you posted, $74.99. Just thought some peeps might like to know that, if they qualify, they can book a cheaper rate either by calling or booking online.

50+ (Mature Traveler) Rate - $67.49 - $71.95

AAA/CAA Program Rate - $67.49 - $71.99

Rate depends on bed type and room type. If anyone qualifies for these rates, I would check to see what the inn has available before simply asking for the OLS rate.

[binski]

Who needs a bed? I slept on the floor under a table at the Ohio gig! :laugh:

[mechurchlady]

Thanks KB, also Motel 6 and Quality's chain have online rates that are often the lowest rates around. Some chains offer military discounts too. Last year the Motel 6 online rate at Escondido was cheaper than AAA and other discounts. I cannot remember the name of the other hotel that I stayed for one night but it also had an online rate that was cheaper that AAA.

Binski pm me if you want to stay with me. I still have one bathtub open. :cool2:

[binski]

I have a room Churchy but thanks anyway.

[mechurchlady]

I was joking. I have to joke sometime. See you in Moline.
Hugs to you Binski.

[kbsocial]

Who needs a bed? I slept on the floor under a table at the Ohio gig! :laugh:


Thanks bonx - a nice hearty laugh to get me through the day. I may pick up some American water and get a foot rub while running errands!!!

[binski]

Thanks bonx - a nice hearty laugh to get me through the day. I may pick up some American water and get a foot rub while running errands!!!

Just stay away from the bathtubs KB! :laugh:

[StarbucksAddict]

Wanna see me http://webland.panservice.it/alternativi/breakdance/headspinani.gif ?

[mechurchlady]

Wanna see me http://webland.panservice.it/alternativi/breakdance/headspinani.gif ?

Starbucksaddict can you do that at the convention, please?

[binski]

OMG Star.......coffee all over the monitor!!!!!! :laugh:

[StarbucksAddict]

Starbucksaddict can you do that at the convention, please?

Depends on how many margaritas you buy me, churchy! :laugh:

[susseess]

Sounds a bit pricey for those of us who won't know until practically the last minute whether we're going or not!

Maybe we can sleep in the van and after a day or 2 someone will take pity on us and let us use their shower? Or maybe there is a campground close by? Van space for cheap .If you're short we outta be able to fit at least 4!!! And if you're also skinny (I'm not!) maybe 6 !

HAVE FUN YOU'ALL!!

[mechurchlady]

Sounds a bit pricey for those of us who won't know until practically the last minute whether we're going or not!

Maybe we can sleep in the van and after a day or 2 someone will take pity on us and let us use their shower? Or maybe there is a campground close by? Van space for cheap .If you're short we outta be able to fit at least 4!!! And if you're also skinny (I'm not!) maybe 6 !

HAVE FUN YOU'ALL!!
If you have a van you might be able to get a room outside of town for cheaper. Right now the cheapest is Motel 6 at $220 for 5 nights.

When the odor gets bad a coin will be flipped. Head means you land head first in the Mississippi and tales means you land tail first in the Rock River.

I would let you use the tub in my room but Binski will probably be sleeping in the tub.

How many passengers does your van hold legally? I could use a chauffeur.

[sweeps aku]

There is a KOA not too far link

http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/il/13156/

or


http://www.riqckoa.com/

[SeaofSapphires]

What is the sweepstakes convention? I don't think that's very
far from me.

[kbsocial]

What is the sweepstakes convention? I don't think that's very
far from me.


Nope its just up the river in the Quad Cities, its only 4.5-5 hours from me - check out this thread (http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213559) for details on the convention itself:)

[CathyVeester]

Do you have an estimate of how many OLS members are actually going to the convention?

:jump:

[kbsocial]

Do you have an estimate of how many OLS members are actually going to the convention?

:jump:


This is who has responded thus far (http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215835)

In May I will probably post another poll so that those who have not decided can vote again - I really want to try to coordinate some "OLS Time" plus we will be hosting an OLS party on Friday night:)

[CathyVeester]

This is who has responded thus far (http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215835)

In May I will probably post another poll so that those who have not decided can vote again - I really want to try to coordinate some "OLS Time" plus we will be hosting an OLS party on Friday night:)

Thank you.

Put me in the 'undecided' column.

:)

[agentlelife]

Hi...

Um, I've been to all sorts of conventions before, but never heard of a "sweepers convention". What goes on there? What's it all about?
Maybe it's time to step out of my newbie comfort zone and check it out?
anyone else from New York going?

[catlady13711]

AS I posted in another thread: unless something major happens between now and then, Ill be there :-)

[binski]

Pink Thangs for everyone! :jump: :jump:

[kbsocial]

Pink Thangs for everyone! :jump: :jump:


Yes! Let's start now:toast:

AS I posted in another thread: unless something major happens between now and then, Ill be there :-)


:cheer7: We'll look forward to meeting you!!

[Xan]

Alrighty, my money is all sent in, I'm officially coming! And I now have two roommates (who, like me, LOVE bottled water) :laugh:
I still plan on having the Explorer, so there is room if anyone needs a lift anywhere, but for the most part I plan on just walking (crawling if need be) across the street to the convention.
Getting excited to meet everyone!!

[jcns]

I so wanna go....

[texaslady22]

Will the OLS reception Friday night be at the same time as the boat ride? I wanna do the boat ride!

[JackpotJoe]

Will the OLS reception Friday night be at the same time as the boat ride? I wanna do the boat ride!

Are you registered for the boat ride?

[texaslady22]

Are you registered for the boat ride?

No, I'm not, and in another thread I asked how to register.

[JackpotJoe]

No, I'm not, and in another thread I asked how to register.
Send me an email at j.repko@mchsi.com

[uksweeps1]

Is the boat ride now full? Also, I can't seem to find the thread for other social stuff..can anybody help me ?

[risavjl]

I think I would be too hammered to ride on a boat....

[texaslady22]

They're no longer taking reservations for the boat, but I don't think it's full.