Hotels in MEM
02-14-2009, 08:38 AM
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Folks on this site have spoken about the Homewood Suites--but you'll need wheels. I'm waiting for a call back from the Holiday Inn 4 Bullets for a "long-term" rate. When I hear back from them, I'll post it here.
Good luck, I've got training coming up too in about 6 months.
MG2
Good luck, I've got training coming up too in about 6 months.
MG2
02-14-2009, 06:31 PM
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The Homestead Suites have gone WAY downhill the last few years. The only places to eat are a Subway about a 1 mile walk, or the Holiday Inn (about 1 mile as well). The Econolodge is around $5 more per night than Homestead, but is across the parking lot from the Holiday Inn, so eating is a little closer. It is probably the nicest affordable place near the airport currently, but don't take that as a rousing endorsement
Bottom line: the hotel situation in MEM is really bad, especially in the current economy. I gave up, drove a car cross country and got a crashpad.
Bottom line: the hotel situation in MEM is really bad, especially in the current economy. I gave up, drove a car cross country and got a crashpad.
02-15-2009, 05:08 PM
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Hotels in MEM
Try the Clarion on Brooks. Go south on Airways off of Democrat and take the first traffic light to the right and go down just shy of I-55. They will pick up at the airport and flt ops and take you to training and places to eat on Elvis Presley Blvd. They have an airline pilot discount of 55 per night and a decent free breakfast--small buffet. I've used it for a couple of years--I like the location better than the Hollow Point and you don't hear the AM launch as much.
For what it's worth.
For what it's worth.
02-15-2009, 05:20 PM
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I'd be willing to bet that Brooks is a REALLY, REALLY bad neighborhood. Check the MEM crime stats before going that route ...
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02-15-2009, 05:38 PM
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You're in a rock and a hard place. All the hotels around the airport are in bad areas. If you have to be close to the airport, the Radisson on the airport is probably the best in my opinion. If you have transportation, find a room to rent in Southhaven or if you can deal with a longer drive, Germantown.
Good luck.
Good luck.
02-15-2009, 06:50 PM
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I'd be willing to bet that Brooks is a REALLY, REALLY bad neighborhood. Check the MEM crime stats before going that route ...
Memphis Crime Map - Showing Crime in Memphis, TN - Crime Statistics - Crime Alerts - Crime Stops Here
Memphis Crime Map - Showing Crime in Memphis, TN - Crime Statistics - Crime Alerts - Crime Stops Here
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