The Sheraton Four Points in Milwaukee isn't much of a hotel for crewmembers. Even though there is a crew lounge with internet, and morning donuts and coffee, the wing that the airliners are in is out of the free wireless range that the rest of the hotel enjoys.
Most of the restaurants nearby are fast food (Rocky Rococco's Pizza, KFC, McDonald's, and Dunkin Donuts) with the exception of a Perkins and a Chinese restaurant, which I am told is pretty good.
The hotel has an indoor pool and that's about it. Long layovers equal boredom and more boredom.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Saskatoon Layover
The Radisson is located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It has all the typical ammenities...free internet, pool, and sleep number beds.
Within just a couple blocks are a sizeable movie theater, and just around the corner is a nice little Irish pub, called O'Shea's. I had the fish and chips, which was pretty good. The chips were very good with a little malted vinegar, the fish, although pretty good, was more breading than cod. Nevertheless, it was worth the price I paid ( I think around $8.95).
If I end up in Saskatoon again, I am sure I'll go back to O'Shea's.
Within just a couple blocks are a sizeable movie theater, and just around the corner is a nice little Irish pub, called O'Shea's. I had the fish and chips, which was pretty good. The chips were very good with a little malted vinegar, the fish, although pretty good, was more breading than cod. Nevertheless, it was worth the price I paid ( I think around $8.95).
If I end up in Saskatoon again, I am sure I'll go back to O'Shea's.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
San Diego Layover
The Holiday Inn Downtown is a decent hotel in and of itself. It has the pool and internet access that you would expect. The best part of the hotel though is that it is close to so much.
Whether you plan to go to the Marina, Harbor, Gaslamp district, Little Italy, or go shopping, all are within a few minutes walk from the hotel.
The Gaslamp is probably the best area for food and nightlife. I don't have specific names (as its been awhile since I've been there) but its difficult not to find what you're looking for there.
Little Italy has a great number of restaurants to choose from, whether you're looking for pizza or a finer Italian restaurant. Ironically, The Princess Pub and Grille sits amongst the Italians for a nice alternative. The bangers are very good, just make sure you are prepared if you want to add the spicy mustard!! www.princesspub.com
Whether you plan to go to the Marina, Harbor, Gaslamp district, Little Italy, or go shopping, all are within a few minutes walk from the hotel.
The Gaslamp is probably the best area for food and nightlife. I don't have specific names (as its been awhile since I've been there) but its difficult not to find what you're looking for there.
Little Italy has a great number of restaurants to choose from, whether you're looking for pizza or a finer Italian restaurant. Ironically, The Princess Pub and Grille sits amongst the Italians for a nice alternative. The bangers are very good, just make sure you are prepared if you want to add the spicy mustard!! www.princesspub.com
Las Vegas Layover
Circus Circus is pretty much a dump! Luckily, you don't have to sit there on your layover. It has the requisite casino and pool, but just about anywhere else would be a better option.
The strip offers limitless choices in dining, etc. The north end is close to Fashion Square(?) mall, where there is a Starbucks and plenty of shopping. A Walgreens is across the street from the hotel as well for toiletries and snacks.
Hopefully I'll have reason to post from another hotel/casino, sometime in the near future!
The strip offers limitless choices in dining, etc. The north end is close to Fashion Square(?) mall, where there is a Starbucks and plenty of shopping. A Walgreens is across the street from the hotel as well for toiletries and snacks.
Hopefully I'll have reason to post from another hotel/casino, sometime in the near future!
Denver Layover
The Holiday Inn DIA is not where you want to have an extended layover. Althought the ammenities are decent, and there is food nearby. The hotel sits in no man's land along the freeway between the airport and Denver.
The hotel has an indoor pool as well as a bar and restaurant. There is a small workout room adjacent to the pool. A small crew lounge is available on the main floor, with coffee and (I believe) pastries in the morning.
Across the street is a KFC and Chipotle. Down the street, a few minutes walk away, is an Einsteins Bagels, and a franchise restaurant (I think Chilis).
Other than that, I hope you like lots of TV
The hotel has an indoor pool as well as a bar and restaurant. There is a small workout room adjacent to the pool. A small crew lounge is available on the main floor, with coffee and (I believe) pastries in the morning.
Across the street is a KFC and Chipotle. Down the street, a few minutes walk away, is an Einsteins Bagels, and a franchise restaurant (I think Chilis).
Other than that, I hope you like lots of TV
Los Angeles Layover
The Sheraton LAX is a pretty nice hotel in and of itself, although you're somewhat limited, by location, on what you can do. The hotel is on the strip as you leave the airport, along a long line of hotels and office buildings.
Champions Sportsbar is just down the street. I'd recommend eating elsewhere and then go watch the games. I've eaten there a couple times now and have yet to have a good meal.
Subway (the restaurant) is next door and several others are a short walk to the east (Denny's, Carl's Jr.) and to the north (In -n- Out Burger, and several others).
The pool is very nice as it boasts padded lounge chairs, cabanas, and service from the bar/reastaurant.
To top it off, there is a Starbuck's in the lobby.
Champions Sportsbar is just down the street. I'd recommend eating elsewhere and then go watch the games. I've eaten there a couple times now and have yet to have a good meal.
Subway (the restaurant) is next door and several others are a short walk to the east (Denny's, Carl's Jr.) and to the north (In -n- Out Burger, and several others).
The pool is very nice as it boasts padded lounge chairs, cabanas, and service from the bar/reastaurant.
To top it off, there is a Starbuck's in the lobby.
Seattle Layover
The Holiday Inn Renton is located in suburban Seattle, without many attractions to get to, but several restaurants are nearby. Restaurants include Chili's, McDonald's, Yankee Grill, KFC, Arby's and others.
There is a Starbuck's and a grocery store nearby, and a Movie Theater is next door.
Internet access is available throughout the hotel, as well as two computers in the lobby.
There is an outdoor pool, but it rarely gets used. Wait 'til a warmer weather layover!
There is a Starbuck's and a grocery store nearby, and a Movie Theater is next door.
Internet access is available throughout the hotel, as well as two computers in the lobby.
There is an outdoor pool, but it rarely gets used. Wait 'til a warmer weather layover!
Tampa Layover
The Radisson Harbor Inn has a lot of Yankee history as it is owned by George Steinbrenner. During the Spring Training period some members of the Yankee staff can be found here. Yogi Bera can be found in the lobby hanging out in the mornings.
Crabby Bill's, the restaurant/bar has pretty decent food although the portions I've seen on the entrees are somewhat small. Most recently I had sauteed scallops, and would have gone away hungry if not for all the packets of saltine crackers.
Outside the bar is a pretty well used sand volleyball court, as well as jet ski rentals. The pool area sits overlooking the bay.
Internet access is available just off the lobby, where two computers and wireless (albeit slow) is available.
Coffee is free in the lobby in the morning.
Crabby Bill's, the restaurant/bar has pretty decent food although the portions I've seen on the entrees are somewhat small. Most recently I had sauteed scallops, and would have gone away hungry if not for all the packets of saltine crackers.
Outside the bar is a pretty well used sand volleyball court, as well as jet ski rentals. The pool area sits overlooking the bay.
Internet access is available just off the lobby, where two computers and wireless (albeit slow) is available.
Coffee is free in the lobby in the morning.
Orlando Layover
The Renaissance and Crown Plaza Hotels are next door to each other, just off the airport property. Both are good hotels, with each having a pool and restaurant. Within about 5 minutes walking of the hotels are any number of franchise type restaurants as well. Bennigan's, TGIFridays, Denny's Chipotle, Hooter's, and Chili's to name a few.
Just up the street is a Starbuck's and a Walgreen's.
The Crown Plaza has a fitness center, located near the pool area.
Internet access is available for free at the Crown Plaza, whereas people have had varying degrees of success with free access at the Renaissance. I've wandered over to the Crown's lobby on more than one occasion to get online. Otherwise, the Renaissance has one or two computers downstairs for time limited access.
Just up the street is a Starbuck's and a Walgreen's.
The Crown Plaza has a fitness center, located near the pool area.
Internet access is available for free at the Crown Plaza, whereas people have had varying degrees of success with free access at the Renaissance. I've wandered over to the Crown's lobby on more than one occasion to get online. Otherwise, the Renaissance has one or two computers downstairs for time limited access.
Boston Layover
The Holiday Inn Boston, Logan has a crew lounge on the main floor with computers for internet access, coffee and juice, and complimentary breakfast. Internet access from the rooms is free.
The Restaurant/Bar offers a discount on non-drink items (can't remember what Percent).
A neighborhood downtown is a 5 minute walk away, as is the subway station that can take you into the city. The small downtown has several restaurants and bars.
The Restaurant/Bar offers a discount on non-drink items (can't remember what Percent).
A neighborhood downtown is a 5 minute walk away, as is the subway station that can take you into the city. The small downtown has several restaurants and bars.
San Francisco
The Doubltree in Burlingame has a crew lounge on the main floor with several computers for internet access, fruit and pastries, and complimentary coffee. There is a trolley system that runs (free/tips) to a couple different stops in downtown Burlingame where plenty of shopping and restaurants are available. Otherwise, Max's is a good deli/bar, about a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
A nice trail system runs along the San Francisco Bay for walking or running.
Access to CalTran is available from one of the Trolley stops if you plan on going into the city.
A nice trail system runs along the San Francisco Bay for walking or running.
Access to CalTran is available from one of the Trolley stops if you plan on going into the city.
New York Layover
The Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel is located on Main Street in Flushing, Queens. Their is a Starbucks about two blocks away, as is Kelly's Pub, just off Main on 41st. Most of the restaurants are Asian cuisine, along with the requisite McDonald's KFC and Burger King.
A subway stop is about a block away (No. 7), which is a direct line to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
Plenty of shops are nearby, and not too far away is the World's Fair, Shae Stadium, and the U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium. A public library is roughly four blocks away.
A subway stop is about a block away (No. 7), which is a direct line to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
Plenty of shops are nearby, and not too far away is the World's Fair, Shae Stadium, and the U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium. A public library is roughly four blocks away.
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