Arizona Charlie's is the 'official' hotel for the West Coast Nationals in Vegas in October. However, quite a few of us prefer something closer to the track and don't care if it's near downtown or the Strip (Gambler's row, not the track) so I've done some research on hotels and find out that our WCN event coincides with NASCAR at the same track, same weekend. Consequently, hotel space is limited, even at this early date. The Cannery is booked solid as are several other reasonably priced hotels. Here's what I've come up with. Best Western Nellis (AFB) Motor Inn has 30 rooms available now. For a minimum block of 10 rooms they'll work a 10% discount (same as AARP, Corporate discount). Rates are $54.99 Sun - Thursday and $79.99 Fri/Sat. 2 Queen beds, microwave, coffee maker, and free "hot" breakfast each day. It's on the south end of the AFB and only 3 miles down LV Blvd. N. from LVMS. If we can put up with the noise of military aircraft day and night it should work well. Looks like we need to decide very soon if this is where we want to be. http://www.mapquest.com/directions/...bf-cdbcf391&aid=40d74456-0036b-01dbf-cdbcf391 We can either block a number of rooms with reservations required by a certain date and reserve individually, or reserve all with one credit card (bad idea). If we decide to do this I can call and get a code phrase for the group discount (Buick Performance Group, SoCal GS Club, West Coast Nationals, etc.) and we can use that when we call in the reservation. They have adequate parking, including extended parking for vehicles with trailers but it is not secured. That could be an issue for those without enclosed trailers or who might be driving their cars to LV. Reservations can be made at 800 546-1119. I spoke with Linda. She works M-F 7am - 3pm PDT. Please respond to this ASAP. Those of you who've already said you'd stay at the Cannery please respond again so I know this hotel is good for you. Also, please pass this on to all who might be interested or who you know are planning to be in Vegas - Rich Burgi, Gordon (SoCal GS), the Resto Shop gang and any others. It will probably be nearly all V8 folks at this hotel and it needs to be said that this is not an effort to segregate ourselves from the turbo folks; we're just looking to avoid traffic (last year was a nightmare) and most don't seem to care about casino action. I'll post this info on the V8 and BPC lists also. Let's get this done or plan to stay at AZ Charlie's with the rest of the crowd. Either way is pretty much ok with me but I like the idea of a 3 mile drive rather than a 13 mile drive to the track. Thanks.
CORRECTION! Turns out the Cannery IS taking reservations. I'm working on getting a good phone number for them and will post ASAP. Most that won't be staying at AZ Charlie's WILL be at the Cannery. By my count at least 10, hopefully more like 20, mostly V8 but some turbo folks as well. Apologies for passing on bad info from a desk clerk.
Gary I have never stayed at the Cannery. Do they have a good parking area for car trailers. Is it secured for those of us with open trailers?? Thanks
Tom, It's looking good for all that. Story is they'll let us self park in the vallet area. I'll find out more and post it.
Gang, I got the last room at the Cannery. Since there are folks I like being around (once a year anyway) I might have to move my reservation to Arizona Charlie's. What a mess!
I've cancelled my reservation at The Cannery and reserved 3 nights at Arizona Charlie's so I can hang with the gang.
