Triple C Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 This is growing epicer and epicer by the day. Muse better play this. I'm thinking about booking a hotel now just to be sure. I have a good friend in Chicago and a cousin, either would be cool to stay with, but I'd hate to rely on that and then find they're out of town that week or something. Plus I really want to be at the heart of the Muser party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugenkiss Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I'm only like 1 1/2 hours away by train, but I'm considering staying at the hostel just because it would be a pain to get back & forth to the train station from Grant Park. And it would probably be pretty late before I got home each night & I'd have to get up early the next day to get on the train again. I would rather get a room in the hostel on the cheap so I can hang out with some great Musers after the shows every night! The only problem- my husband... if I tell him I want to stay in a hostel he'll freak out and think I'm going to be murdered. Still haven't figured out the price difference in the beds? Can anyone enlighten me? Husbands, what are we going to do with them. Mine just told me he wanted to go a day early to do touristy stuff on Thursday before the festival. This is growing epicer and epicer by the day. Muse better play this. I'm thinking about booking a hotel now just to be sure. I have a good friend in Chicago and a cousin, either would be cool to stay with, but I'd hate to rely on that and then find they're out of town that week or something. Plus I really want to be at the heart of the Muser party! DO IT! Book one at Travelodge Chicago. They won't charge you now, and you can cancel or transfer your registration if you decide not to go. I know a lot of people are staying at the hostel, but for those that want hotel - I'm really pushing for the TL to be the Muser hotel. I mean, it's DIRECTLY across the street from the park. I don't even understand how they have rooms still available, but they do. Go figure. Probably a dump, but I don't care. I'm only there to sleep, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleRose689 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Still haven't figured out the price difference in the beds? Can anyone enlighten me? No clue I called and booked my bed today and they automatically gave me the "economy" one. According to the confirmation e-mail I got, it's the one that costs a tiny bit more. But it's not enough of a difference that it really matters to me Apparently booking online has given people issues so you may end up having to call anyway. See what they say, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterrunfarm Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hmmm . . . maybe we get your husband & daughter to meet up in Chicago with my husband and kids, and then they can all play together there while we "older & smutty musers" (<- would it be wrong to put that on a shirt?) go play at Lolla. Oh, I love it when a plan comes together! maybe we need a sitter center at muser meets for hubbys and kids. Im pretty sure at least the smutty part will catch the guys attention Husbands, what are we going to do with them. Mine just told me he wanted to go a day early to do touristy stuff on Thursday before the festival. DO IT! Book one at Travelodge Chicago. They won't charge you now, and you can cancel or transfer your registration if you decide not to go. I know a lot of people are staying at the hostel, but for those that want hotel - I'm really pushing for the TL to be the Muser hotel. I mean, it's DIRECTLY across the street from the park. I don't even understand how they have rooms still available, but they do. Go figure. Probably a dump, but I don't care. I'm only there to sleep, ya know. I like the idea of being able to cancel or transfer if needed. We might end up doing the Travelodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altrocker1807 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Crap, looks like I need to decide fast. Hotel or hostel...? *edit* Ahh forget it. Booked at the HI Chicago. Party on at the hostel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtruns Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 So is it safe to say we might as well plan a Muser meet-up given the strong possibility of Muse at Lolla? I'd be down to lend a hand given Im a short hop up I-65 from Chicago. I Imagine I could get the days off to get something together. All we need is Muse to confirm in April.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugenkiss Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I like the idea of being able to cancel or transfer if needed. We might end up doing the Travelodge. You can book a cancellable reservation at the TL, or go ahead and confirm the rooms and get 30% off. We ended up paying around $360 for 3 nights, versus $510. So is it safe to say we might as well plan a Muser meet-up given the strong possibility of Muse at Lolla? I'd be down to lend a hand given Im a short hop up I-65 from Chicago. I Imagine I could get the days off to get something together. All we need is Muse to confirm in April.... Looks like a lot of here are planning to go, even on the off chance Muse does not play. I'd be down for getting together a Muser meetup no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 So is it safe to say we might as well plan a Muser meet-up given the strong possibility of Muse at Lolla? I'd be down to lend a hand given Im a short hop up I-65 from Chicago. I Imagine I could get the days off to get something together. All we need is Muse to confirm in April.... Yeah, definitely! Have to say it IS unlikely I'll be able to afford the flights but I shall keep checking prices. Will you be staying at the hostel if you go? I don't so much mind being in a dorm with strangers but would be nice to know there are at least other people somewhere in the building I've met before!:LOL: Speaking of the hostel, I still don't get why the 'budget' beds are more expensive than the other beds?? Edit to add, looked at the Travelodge....way too expensive for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinarose Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Guys, this is making me sooooo excited! I wish it was summer already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_silverrose_ Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Guys, this is making me sooooo excited! I wish it was summer already. +1 It's going to be so much fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellapod Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We've booked a room at the Travelodge Chicago, right across the street from Grant Park. I just checked and they still have rooms available. I would love to be at a Musey-hotel block party Blimey! Could you imagine an entire floor of Musers! Have booked it just in case Muse are confirmed. Me and the boy are heading 2 festivals next year so what the hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 My lovely Mum has just said she'll go halves on flights with me IF they come down to a more affordable price than the current £650 return :shifty: So my mind is made up, I'm definitely booking the hostel, tonight. Just to clarify, is this where some of you have booked? http://www.hichicago.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleRose689 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 So my mind is made up, I'm definitely booking the hostel, tonight. Just to clarify, is this where some of you have booked? http://www.hichicago.org/ Yup! That's were me, Haley, and a few other people on the thread have already booked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Yup! That's were me, Haley, and a few other people on the thread have already booked Cheers! Does that mean you'll all be guaranteed to be staying in the same dorm? Did you do a group booking? What type of beds did you book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Who's interested in splitting a hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleRose689 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Cheers! Does that mean you'll all be guaranteed to be staying in the same dorm? Did you do a group booking? What type of beds did you book? We did individual bookings, so we might not be in the same dorm (although, to me, it's not a huge huge deal. Just being in the same hostel is enough for me ) I had to do my booking over the phone (the website wasn't accepting my credit card) so I didn't get an option, they just automatically gave me one of the "economy" beds. But if you end up having to call, you could probably ask about different options I'm so excited you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Who's interested in splitting a hotel? I considered a hotel but having looked at HI Chicago I now know I can stay six nights for an amazing $155/£95! Reviews are good and it's near the park so that will be my choice should I be able to go If I need to cancel, all I'll lose is $7/£4.30! We did individual bookings, so we might not be in the same dorm (although, to me, it's not a huge huge deal. Just being in the same hostel is enough for me ) I had to do my booking over the phone (the website wasn't accepting my credit card) so I didn't get an option, they just automatically gave me one of the "economy" beds. But if you end up having to call, you could probably ask about different options I'm so excited you guys I've emailed them asking what the difference is, will post the reply:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I considered a hotel but having looked at HI Chicago I now know I can stay six nights for an amazing $155/£95! Reviews are good and it's near the park so that will be my choice should I be able to go If I need to cancel, all I'll lose is $7/£4.30! Hmm...that price is super tempting. But I do enjoy the added privacy and comfort of a hotel room. I'll have to think this over tonight. That price is too good to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hmm...that price is super tempting. But I do enjoy the added privacy and comfort of a hotel room. I'll have to think this over tonight. That price is too good to pass up. If I was going to be having a leisurely, sightseeing trip then I'd be more likely to consider a hotel as I'd be spending a fair amount of time in the room. As this is just for the festival, I'll only be using it as a base in which to sleep and shower so am not fussed about the lack of privacy. So long as you take a modest something to sleep in nobody will see anything they shouldn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysteria87 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 So is it safe to say we might as well plan a Muser meet-up given the strong possibility of Muse at Lolla? I'd be down to lend a hand given Im a short hop up I-65 from Chicago. I Imagine I could get the days off to get something together. All we need is Muse to confirm in April.... http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=8646309&postcount=92 Already got this covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eore227 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 For the price of the hostel you can't beat it. If you plan to be at the festival all day then the room is there just to sleep. For the price of the total stay at the hostel you are paying what some hotel rooms are charging for one night stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiner1 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We did individual bookings, so we might not be in the same dorm (although, to me, it's not a huge huge deal. Just being in the same hostel is enough for me ) I had to do my booking over the phone (the website wasn't accepting my credit card) so I didn't get an option, they just automatically gave me one of the "economy" beds. But if you end up having to call, you could probably ask about different options I'm so excited you guys I wonder if a list was sent in by the 1st of June or so if they'd put everyone in the same dorm? The worst they could do is say no, and possibly everyone gets put in together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtruns Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=8646309&postcount=92 Already got this covered. Sweet deal, now all I gotta do is figure out how to sleep between now and line-up announcements in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy411 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 So I really want to go to Lolla next year, even if Muse don't play, and I've never been to Chicago, so I want to try to make it a week long trip. See the sights, try the food, and see an epic music fest I've been debating between a hotel and the hostel, but I don't really know anything about hostels. I know you share a room with random people, but is it safe to leave your stuff there while you're gone? Or do you take everything with you? I was just wondering if someone more knowledgable than myself could give me an idea what I'd be getting myself into if I go the very tempting, cheaper route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleRose689 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I wonder if a list was sent in by the 1st of June or so if they'd put everyone in the same dorm? The worst they could do is say no, and possibly everyone gets put in together? That's actually a good idea! Maybe when it's closer, we can make a list of everyone who asked for a room in that hostel and see if it's possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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