This re-submission is for those who may have missed it.... a word from Sparteye about accommodations for those who want to stay nearby :
She said "If I were you, I'd just stay at the Colonial Inn
(actually the Colonial Motel.) It is the closest by far; only 5 miles away, on the south side of Eaton Rapids."
Re-submission of later message posted by wow:
...tracking down accommodations in the East Lansing area..."
If you plan to stay in a hotel or motel instead of at Sparteye's house,
please (!) be aware of the following :
The Colonial Motel; 1505 South Main Eaton Rapids MI, phone 1-517-663-9813 Take all major cards. Some kitchenettes, AC etc.
They do NOT take reservations more than a month in advance. I spoke directly by phone to Colonial deskman and he actually laughed when I asked for June 2002 reservations!
Given what comes next
I would call in April 2002 and insist! Another suggestion from Sparteye is the very elegant English Inn see
http://www.EnglishInn.com The phone is 1-517-663-2500 and you can contact them online ... HOWEVER rooms available ONLY Friday, June 21 and Saturday June 22, The Inn is completely booked by one party on Sunday night June 23 and Monday the 24th.
The Marriot Residence Inn in East Lansing completely booked. This hotel takes dogs so AAA tried there and even called direct -- no joy.
Apparently there is some OTHER big thing happening in area that weekend.
Suggest you contact your area AAA for info and bookings.
By the way you do NOT have to be a AAA member to book air travel through them, and if you book air tickets thru them they are good about helping with hotels, car rentals etc. I know, as I managed an AAA office in long ago.
Remember to remind yourself to book the Colonial in mid to late April if you hope to stay there!
I will try post a reminder in April 2002!
Meanwhile, you might want to print this for your Wordapalooza folder - or cut n' paste this into some handy spot.
Bon chance!
wow
OP
