The Official Chicago 10/18 Meetup/Review Thread

[DLRISVH7884]

I just hope there won't be a bunch of Amps, stage
equipment and stuff blocking the view of the band, It looks like I'm on Eddie's side, so it would be awesome to see Eddie up close and see Dave up close also.

I've never been to Chicago, so this should be interesting.

I'm thinking of getting United Center tickets as well, but I don't know my way in Chicago well enough and don't know if I have the funds even though money isn't an issure with this.

[chi-town324]

me and Juice (jharp84) can get u around the city bro...i live right in the city about 10 minutes from the united center...let us know

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by chi-town324
me and Juice (jharp84) can get u around the city bro...i live right in the city about 10 minutes from the united center...let us know

What is the closest/nicest hotel near the United Center?

[vh rides again]

Originally posted by TAKIN WHISKEY
What is the closest/nicest hotel near the United Center?

just search united center hotels and you will get a list from orbitz and other vacation planners.
ill tell you right now that hotels down there are expensive as hell if you can get a room at all.
i looked up hotel rooms down there a few days before tickets went on sale and the prices went up 400 percent for the 16-20th,no shit.
a room at holiday inn down there was normally 78.00 went to 360.00 a night.
good ole holiday inn.
you are better off renting a hummer for 150 dollars and getting a hotel room 4-5 miles from the show and paying a decent price, then ride to the concert in style.
fucking rediculous.

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by vh rides again
just search united center hotels and you will get a list from orbitz and other vacation planners.
ill tell you right now that hotels down there are expensive as hell if you can get a room at all.
i looked up hotel rooms down there a few days before tickets went on sale and the prices went up 400 percent for the 16-20th,no shit.
a room at holiday inn down there was normally 78.00 went to 360.00 a night.
good ole holiday inn.
you are better off renting a hummer for 150 dollars and getting a hotel room 4-5 miles from the show and paying a decent price, then ride to the concert in style.
fucking rediculous.

Thanks for the info, I'll be checking into it. 360 for the Holiday Inn is out of control. I do have a friend coming with me instead of my wife, so the cost will be cut in half.

[chi-town324]

anything in the city will be too damn pricey...let me see if i can find something reasonable outside the loop

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by chi-town324
anything in the city will be too damn pricey...let me see if i can find something reasonable outside the loop

Cool, thanks. I could always take John up on the invite, but either way will be meeting up with you guys.

[chi-town324]

ok bro...let me see what i can find...give me a day or 2 and i will PM you

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by chi-town324
ok bro...let me see what i can find...give me a day or 2 and i will PM you

Again, Thanks!!

[tajmahal]

There is the RAM in Rosemont

[tajmahal]

Also Harry Cary

[VindictivePantz]

Originally posted by tajmahal
There is the RAM in Rosemont

Forgot about that - That would be a good spot. It's far enough away from the venue to not be slammed, but it has a pretty good adult beverage selection if I recall.

[VindictivePantz]

Originally posted by TAKIN WHISKEY
Cool, thanks. I could always take John up on the invite, but either way will be meeting up with you guys.

It'll be tough to get a decent rate since it is a weekday and hotels are probably busy with business travelers.

Call the hotel directly - sometimes you can get a better deal talking to them directly than you can over the internets.

[chi-town324]

havent had time to look yet, will try over the weekend

[jharp84]

Originally posted by TAKIN WHISKEY
Cool, thanks. I could always take John up on the invite, but either way will be meeting up with you guys.

In all seriouness!! Anyone who wants to save money! Crash at my place just north of the border! One hour drive to allstate arena/shoeless joes!!! 1.5 hour drive into the Chi for the united center!! Offer stands! I am off 16th thru 19th can provide taxi service as well if flying in!! Two unused bedrooms finished basement with rock n'roll hall of fame and sleeper couch! This is a 22-23 year event!! JH