Re: [Harp-L] Coming to St. Louis? Tues night transportation issues

["Jack Ely" <jely2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We (Buckeyes) planned to host SPAH 2002 in Downtown Columbus.
(No, there really aren't any cows roaming and grazing the State House lawn.
:-)

Had a great hotel picked - decent room rate for downtown, $5 bus pass from
airport to downtown good for the week and local trips too. But...
Parking was $17.00 per day!  Seems one company owns and/or manages all
downtown parking spaces - even the hotels. We couldn't see guests who drive
having to pay $85 or more to park. So, we moved to the boonies. This or
similar
could be situations the case with most larger cities. Some even charge you
just
for the privilege of driving into their downtown area.

There are many considerations in choosing a site - local travel is only one
point.
The St. Louis, Westport area is a marvelous location. With many restaurants,
shops, night spots, etc., etc. right next to the hotel. You don't have to
drive or
even cross any streets. I think you will really like it - one of the best
sites I've
ever seen. Hats off to the St. Louis site selection committee!!!

I believe the local committee is checking on transportation possibilities.

Jack Ely,
SPAH VP / convention committee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Peloquin" <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Coming to St. Louis? Tues night transportation issues


> >From: Ken Ficara <kenficara@xxxxxxxxx>
> >I think it's worth mentioning that the habit of holding SPAH at remote
> >suburban hotels makes transportation difficult
>
> I agree with this. Chris Michalek had it right when he put on the
Harmonica
> Summit in 2000. That was a fairly happening area of Minneapolis. I was at
> Denver & St. Louis 96 and can agree.
>     They can usually keep room rates below $100 by going to the sticks.
> Those of us that are more urban though would probably incur additional
> expense to be in the middle of it all.
>
> "we felt like bugs on a hot plate"  that's funny!
>
> Michael Peloquin
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