MelodicRockFest 2 - Hotel Info

[Andrew]

MELODIC ROCK FEST FAN BLOCKS

The following hotels are offering discounted rates to fans attending the
Melodic Rock Fest. Each hotel has a different number of rooms set aside,
and a different cut-off date for guaranteed group discounted reservations.
So book early – Because once these rooms are gone...they are gone!
Hotels are listed in order of distance to The Roadhouse in Elgin.

Main Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Elgin (Priority Club Points)
495 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9356
847-488-9000

Rooms available Thursday, April 29 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $85.00/night + tax single to quad occupancy ($93.50USD)
Hotel Offers: Restaurant and Bar on-site, Indoor Pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. Free high-speed internet in rooms. Shuttle service (based on availability) available from 7:00am – 10:30pm with-in a 5-mile radius of the hotel. Rental Car service available on-site.
Distance: 3.25 miles from venue

Make reservations by calling toll-free:
US/Canada – 800-465-4329
Mexico – 01-800-00-999-00
UK – 0800-40-50-60
Australia – 138-388
Europe - +800-80-800-800

Call the hotel direct at: 847-488-9000
Book on-line:
1. www.holidayinn.com/elginil
2. On left side of screen ½ way down there is a section called Check Availability
3. Enter desired dates
4. For group code enter: MRF
5. Click on Check Availability

Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 8, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.




Other Nearby Hotel Options:

Courtyard by Marriott – West Dundee/Elgin (Marriott Rewards)
2175 Marriott Drive
West Dundee, IL 60118
847-429-0300

Rooms available: Thursday, April 29 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $74.00 + tax single to quad occupancy ($82.88USD)
Hotel Offers: Full Hot Breakfast Buffet in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms; Indoor pool and whirlpool.
Distance: 3.37 miles from venue

Make reservations by calling:
Toll Free – US/Canada 800-228-9290
Hotel direct: 847-429-0300

On-line booking info coming soon!

Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 8, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Hampton Inn (Hilton HHonors)
405 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123
847-931-1940

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $80.00 + tax single to quad occupancy ($88.00USD)
Hotel Offers: Expanded Continental Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms.
Distance: 3.5 miles from venue

Make reservations by calling:
Toll Free US/Canada 800-426-7866
Hotel direct: 847-931-1940
On-Line booking info coming soon!

Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 16, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Super 8 – Elgin (Wyndham by Request Rewards)
435 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123
847-697-8828

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $59.00 + tax single to quad occupancy ($64.90USD)
Hotel Offers: Continental Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms.
Distance: 3.5 miles from venue

Make reservations: by calling the Hotel direct at 847-697-8828 (on-line unavailable)
Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 16, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Days Inn – Elgin (Wyndham by Request Rewards)
1585 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
847-695-2100

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $67.00 + tax single to quad occupancy ($73.70USD)
Hotel Offers: Continental Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms. Indoor Pool. 4-Sunburst rated hotel. Hotel has blocked rooms with 2 queen beds, but guests may request a King bed when booking their reservation (same rate).
Distance: 3.5 miles from venue

Make reservations: by calling the Hotel direct at 847-695-2100 (on-line unavailable)
Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 9, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Comfort Suites (Choice Privileges)
2480 Bushwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
847-836-9500

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $69.00 + tax – King bedded Suite; single to quad occupancy ($75.90USD)
$79.00 + tax – Queen/Queen bedded Suite; single to quad occupancy ($86.90USD)
Hotel Offers: Hot Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms. Indoor Pool and whirlpool; fitness center. All Suites have microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
Distance: 6.5 miles from venue

Make reservations: by calling the Hotel direct at 847-836-9500 (on-line unavailable)
Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 16, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Hyatt Place – Hoffman Estates (Gold Passport)
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-839-1800

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $79.00 + tax – King bedded Suite; single to quad occupancy ($88.48USD)
Hotel Offers: Continental Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms. Indoor Pool. Guest cafe’ on-site for Hot Breakfast options. Hotel located near many restaurants and is in-between the venue and the many shopping options in Schaumburg. This is a Non-Smoking hotel.
Distance: 9.1 miles from venue

Make reservations by calling the Hotel direct at: 847-839-1800

Book on-line:
1. www.ChicagoHoffmanEstates.place.hyatt.com
2. On left side of screen go to Find Rooms & Rates
3. Enter dates of stay
4. Enter Group/Corporate code: G-MELO
5. Click Check Availability

Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 16, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

Hyatt Place – Schaumburg (Gold Passport)
1851 McConnor Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-330-1060

Rooms available: Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3
Rate: $64.00 + tax single or double occupancy ($72.96USD)
$74.00 + tax triple occupancy ($84.36USD)
$84.00 + tax quad occupancy ($95.76USD)
Hotel Offers: Continental Breakfast in room rate. Free high-speed internet in rooms. Guest cafe’ on-site for Hot Breakfast options. If you like shopping this hotel is located near both Woodfield Mall, the Streets of Woodfield Mall and is walking distance to IKEA.
Distance: 13.8 miles from venue

Make reservations by calling the Hotel direct at: 847-330-1060

Book on-line:
1. www.Schaumburg.place.hyatt.com
2. On left side of screen go to Find Rooms & Rates
3. Enter dates of stay
4. Enter Group/Corporate code: G-MRFB
5. Click Check Availability

Refer to the Melodic Rock Fan Block to get discount.
Credit Card required to make reservation.
CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 9, 2010
Cancellations must be done by 1600 (4:00pm CT) Day of Arrival. After that, guest will be charged 1-night room and tax.

[StevePerryHair]

That's a great price! I wonder how late the bar is open... It says it's a sports bar, so I'm guessing bar hours.

[SunshineTwilight]

Thanks Drew!

[StevePerryHair]

It sounds like they would shuttle us back and forth from the venue? Because it's within 5 miles? Too bad they don't go until midnight though!

[SunshineTwilight]

Seems the MRF block is only available for King Leisure rooms only. Wonder if a Double Queen room can be booked with the discount code?

[StevePerryHair]

Seems the MRF block is only available for King Leisure rooms only. Wonder if a Double Queen room can be booked with the discount code?

I had both come up when I looked....

[SunshineTwilight]

Seems the MRF block is only available for King Leisure rooms only. Wonder if a Double Queen room can be booked with the discount code?

I had both come up when I looked....

I only booked for Sunday, maybe that's why! Maybe they only have King rooms on Sunday?

[bluejeangirl76]

It sounds like they would shuttle us back and forth from the venue? Because it's within 5 miles? Too bad they don't go until midnight though!

They would , but more than likely, group shuttling like that usually has to be scheduled in advance, so there would have to be set times they'd drop off and pick up.
(sorry - don't mean to come off know-it-all-y... but this is literally my job....lol!! Group rooms for social blocks like this are what I do) 10:30 seems like an odd cutoff time though.

[deseranno]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

[StevePerryHair]

It sounds like they would shuttle us back and forth from the venue? Because it's within 5 miles? Too bad they don't go until midnight though!

They would , but more than likely, group shuttling like that usually has to be scheduled in advance, so there would have to be set times they'd drop off and pick up.
(sorry - don't mean to come off know-it-all-y... but this is literally my job....lol!! Group rooms for social blocks like this are what I do) 10:30 seems like an odd cutoff time though.

No it's okay! I appreciate your info on everything I remember where we stayed near San Francisco had a shuttle and I remember that we had to go to the desk and they had to call the shuttle guy and we had to wait and then the same going back. And if they are busy, I'm sure it could take a while. A good option for drinkers though. Although 10:30 is a little early and an odd time for sure!

[StevePerryHair]

Seems the MRF block is only available for King Leisure rooms only. Wonder if a Double Queen room can be booked with the discount code?

I had both come up when I looked....

I only booked for Sunday, maybe that's why! Maybe they only have King rooms on Sunday?

Hmm, I don't know! I looked up thursday through monday and it showed me the $85 rate for all the days with queens.

[YoungJRNY]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

[StevePerryHair]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

It says 4, though I wonder if maybe they charge more for the other 2 adults. But I think the queen rooms are gone already And you can always get more in a room. You just don't tell them

[Behshad]

I just checked (30th-3rd) and it found 2 queen beds SMOKING only......Then I changed the dates to 30th-2nd,,, found both queen and king,,both smoking and nonsmoking,,,, then changed back the date to 30th-3rd and found all options available,,, weird fucking hotel,,,
Guess I will wait to see other options Drew posts today !

[StevePerryHair]

I just checked (30th-3rd) and it found 2 queen beds SMOKING only......Then I changed the dates to 30th-2nd,,, found both queen and king,,both smoking and nonsmoking,,,, then changed back the date to 30th-3rd and found all options available,,, weird fucking hotel,,,
Guess I will wait to see other options Drew posts today !

Hmm.. that IS weird! Wonder if you call with that code, if that would make a difference... and I wonder if any other hotels have a bar on-site. Wasn't Cleveland a Holiday Inn too?

[YoungJRNY]

I just checked (30th-3rd) and it found 2 queen beds SMOKING only......Then I changed the dates to 30th-2nd,,, found both queen and king,,both smoking and nonsmoking,,,, then changed back the date to 30th-3rd and found all options available,,, weird fucking hotel,,,
Guess I will wait to see other options Drew posts today !

Hmm.. that IS weird! Wonder if you call with that code, if that would make a difference... and I wonder if any other hotels have a bar on-site. Wasn't Cleveland a Holiday Inn too?

Confirmed.

[bluejeangirl76]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

Again, not to come off all know-it-all-like, but the online booking tool for IHG (Holidy Inn and the others under the same parent company) with group rates is not the greatest setup. If it isn't displaying the proper rate or room types (this happens a lot, I deal with it every day, as I work for an affiliated hotel, therefore - same exact online setup), you'll have to do it by phone.

[Behshad]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

Again, not to come off all know-it-all-like, but the online booking tool for IHG (Holidy Inn and the others under the same parent company) with group rates is not the greatest setup. If it isn't displaying the proper rate or room types (this happens a lot, I deal with it every day, as I work for an affiliated hotel, therefore - same exact online setup), you'll have to do it by phone.

Just get me a fuckin room miss-know-it-all !:)

[YoungJRNY]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

Again, not to come off all know-it-all-like, but the online booking tool for IHG (Holidy Inn and the others under the same parent company) with group rates is not the greatest setup. If it isn't displaying the proper rate or room types (this happens a lot, I deal with it every day, as I work for an affiliated hotel, therefore - same exact online setup), you'll have to do it by phone.

Just get me a fuckin room miss-know-it-all !:)

Confirmed.

[Behshad]

Hampton Inn, right next to Holiday Inn, has rooms at $99/night,, and its got MUCH better reviews,,, Im gonna check and see if they have a BAR !

[bluejeangirl76]

I just checked (30th-3rd) and it found 2 queen beds SMOKING only......Then I changed the dates to 30th-2nd,,, found both queen and king,,both smoking and nonsmoking,,,, then changed back the date to 30th-3rd and found all options available,,, weird fucking hotel,,,
Guess I will wait to see other options Drew posts today !

Hmm.. that IS weird! Wonder if you call with that code, if that would make a difference... and I wonder if any other hotels have a bar on-site. Wasn't Cleveland a Holiday Inn too?

It isn't the hotel that's the problem. It's the online booking (see above post). I promise you, I deal with this constantly with my social groups. It's a pain in the ass. I've been yelled at more times than I can count over this online booking business, so I don't even promote the online booking for groups. anymore. The same thing would happen with any other hotel in the IHG family.

Just do your reservations by phone. I'm serious.

If you insist on doing them online, guys, I have one tip - Enter your dates, and the MRF code and nothing else. Don't try to select room type. Hit "Check Availability" at the bottom and see what it offers you.

[StevePerryHair]

Hampton Inn, right next to Holiday Inn, has rooms at $99/night,, and its got MUCH better reviews,,, Im gonna check and see if they have a BAR !

They generally don't have bars... I mean I'd never say never, but I've never seen one with a bar.

[Melissa]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

It says 4, though I wonder if maybe they charge more for the other 2 adults. But I think the queen rooms are gone already And you can always get more in a room. You just don't tell them

Yep! We've done that on other girly weekend trips!

[StevePerryHair]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

It says 4, though I wonder if maybe they charge more for the other 2 adults. But I think the queen rooms are gone already And you can always get more in a room. You just don't tell them

Yep! We've done that on other girly weekend trips!

I do it with my 3rd kid too. It's a 4 person world, and yes I realize it's for fire code, but it's just so expensive for a family of 5 if you need 2 rooms!!

[Behshad]

Hampton Inn, right next to Holiday Inn, has rooms at $99/night,, and its got MUCH better reviews,,, Im gonna check and see if they have a BAR !

They generally don't have bars... I mean I'd never say never, but I've never seen one with a bar.

Then its a NO!

On a second thought, Just like southbend, Dan is gonna have a room with open bar, so fuck other bars !

[bluejeangirl76]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

Again, not to come off all know-it-all-like, but the online booking tool for IHG (Holiday Inn and the others under the same parent company) with group rates is not the greatest setup. If it isn't displaying the proper rate or room types (this happens a lot, I deal with it every day, as I work for an affiliated hotel, therefore - same exact online setup), you'll have to do it by phone.

Just get me a fuckin room miss-know-it-all !:)

I would if I could, B, I swear. Dude, I can't even get my employee rate at this HI because the rate is locked out - I figure it's because of the MRF block - LOL... (they lock out our rates when large groups are in house or they're sold out) I'm gonna try and call but I think they're gonna tell me to go fuck off. I can also wait until the 4/8 cutoff and see if my rate opens back up... I might also look into the Hampton - I think I can pull one of two strings I have with Hilton. I LOVE my job!!

[Behshad]

FYI- If you have an Entertainment book card, you can get all of the rooms available for a little bit cheaper rate. Tried my AAA card = a little bit more, tried Entertainment = a little less + more room options (1 King is all that came up for me under MRF, also).

Good luck & see everyone there!

Again, not to come off all know-it-all-like, but the online booking tool for IHG (Holiday Inn and the others under the same parent company) with group rates is not the greatest setup. If it isn't displaying the proper rate or room types (this happens a lot, I deal with it every day, as I work for an affiliated hotel, therefore - same exact online setup), you'll have to do it by phone.

Just get me a fuckin room miss-know-it-all !:)

I would if I could, B, I swear. Dude, I can't even get my employee rate at this HI because the rate is locked out - I figure it's because of the MRF block - LOL... (they lock out our rates when large groups are in house or they're sold out) I'm gonna try and call but I think they're gonna tell me to go fuck off. I can also wait until the 4/8 cutoff and see if my rate opens back up... I might also look into the Hampton - I think I can pull one of two strings I have with Hilton. I LOVE my job!!

I was just kiddin, Dudette,,, SEE you this Saturday !

[bluejeangirl76]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

It says 4, though I wonder if maybe they charge more for the other 2 adults. But I think the queen rooms are gone already And you can always get more in a room. You just don't tell them

The room rate goes up if you have 4 in a double, yes. You're right, most people don't tell them in order to keep the rate down, but be careful of that - if they see you reserved for 1, and they need the double rooms , they will move you to a single and you don't get to complain... they'll tell you "You reserved it for one person, you didn't tell us 3, so sorry..."

[bluejeangirl76]

I was just kiddin, Dudette,,, SEE you this Saturday !

Yep!! Gonna be fun!! I received no details - I assume you sent them to my partner in crime?
I haven't checked email yet. My computer went to BSOD overnight, so I'm on my boss's. I'm not having a good day.

[StevePerryHair]

Not bad at all. How many people to a room? 3? 5?

It says 4, though I wonder if maybe they charge more for the other 2 adults. But I think the queen rooms are gone already And you can always get more in a room. You just don't tell them

The room rate goes up if you have 4 in a double, yes. You're right, most people don't tell them in order to keep the rate down, but be careful of that - if they see you reserved for 1, and they need the double rooms , they will move you to a single and you don't get to complain... they'll tell you "You reserved it for one person, you didn't tell us 3, so sorry..."

Yeah, I always figure they might do that, or they might take the queen room away and give me a king, so I always book 2 people no matter what. Since 2 is always the standard rate. Guess it's good I figured that!! I was never sure, but I just thought it could happen!