MafiaMan Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Is anyone from Minneapolis/St Paul mulling over a trip to Madison for the regional tournament? Quote
und_hky Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 We will be going from Grand Forks and staying in the cities Friday. Where is everybody staying in Madison? Quote
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I have stayed at this Sheraton in downtown Madison in the past for $45 on Priceline. It's walking/stumbling distance to the Kohl center, and right on a bike path that will take you all around the downtown/campus area (hopefully the snow will be melted by then). They are sold out Friday night, but have availability Sat and Sunday ($149/$169). There are a few other hotels downtown also that participate with Priceline. This one and this one also. Let me know if you need any help. Quote
LeftyZL Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I have stayed at this Sheraton in downtown Madison in the past for $45 on Priceline. It's walking/stumbling distance to the Kohl center, and right on a bike path that will take you all around the downtown/campus area (hopefully the snow will be melted by then). They are sold out Friday night, but have availability Sat and Sunday ($149/$169). There are a few other hotels downtown also that participate with Priceline. This one and this one also. Let me know if you need any help. How does price line work? Do we just pick a price and see if they ok it? EDIT: I just said screw it and picked the Sheraton Hotel. It better be nice Bob, or we're coming to find you. Quote
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 How does price line work? Do we just pick a price and see if they ok it? EDIT: I just said screw it and picked the Sheraton Hotel. It better be nice Bob, or we're coming to find you. If you are going to pay full rate, then I'd go with the Concourse. It's closer(Sheraton might be a mile or so) from the KC. I'll do some more research later after the kids go to bed. Quote
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I'm hoping to get a couple of cars full of people to go.... If I succeed (which hopefully I can) we will be staying at the Best Western right across from the Capitol building, which is where we stayed for the Sioux/Badger series, it's really nice! Quote
GBpakrzz Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 How is the parking at the Kohl Center? Absolutely horrible. It's right downtown and most people park in the ramps if they can find space. There's not enough room for everybody in the ramps though. You may have to pay a high rate to park on private property. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Is anyone from Minneapolis/St Paul mulling over a trip to Madison for the regional tournament? I am going to Madison got tickets, got hotel. Go Sioux! Quote
sioux7>5 Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 We will be going from Grand Forks and staying in the cities Friday. Where is everybody staying in Madison? I just got a room at the Radisson in Downtown for $59 a night on priceline. It is Canyon drive. About 6 miles from the Kohl center Quote
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I just got a room at the Radisson in Downtown for $59 a night on priceline. It is Canyon drive. About 6 miles from the Kohl center I think this is in the Madison west zone. If you add zones that also have 3* hotels, you risk getting something outside the downtown zone, as well as overbidding. This is a nice area, shopping nearby, Quote
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I am going to Madison got tickets, got hotel. Go Sioux! How much were tickets? I can't seem to find that info! Quote
brianvf Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I'll be there (since I live in Madison)! Where can you get tickets already? Quote
UND85 Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I got mine on the Badger website. Also saw many for sale on ebay. $65 for the package of 3 games. UWBadgers.com Quote
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I'll be there (since I live in Madison)! Where can you get tickets already? So, what time should we be there for the tailgating? Quote
sioux7>5 Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 How much were tickets? I can't seem to find that info! they were $65 for all three games. My brother bought them on uwbadgers.com, i think he said. I am pumped. I am going down on friday night. Can't wait. Hope we travel well. Let's be there and be loud and start the SK8 for 8 on the Road to Denver. Quote
Siouxman Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 We have our tickets and hotel. Got into the Concourse (thanks a bunch Bob) for $124 a night with the AARP discount. Quote
keikla Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 We have our tickets and hotel. Got into the Concourse (thanks a bunch Bob) for $124 a night with the AARP discount. Wow, you're getting old Just thought I'd mention that I could prob. get a flight to madison too , just incase an extra ticket falls into your lap Quote
focker Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Is it possible to just buy 1 ticket or do you have to buy all three? Quote
rochsioux Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Is it possible to just buy 1 ticket or do you have to buy all three? Tickets - http://ev10.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/...er=&appCode= Single day tickets go onsale 3/27 at 08:30 am if tickets remain. The semi-finals are one ticket for both games, no re-entry if you leave between games. Quote
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Some hotel reviews: Concourse Hilton Sheraton If you want to use Priceline, but not sure how, I'd be happy to help you so that you stay in the area you want. The important thing is if your price is rejected, add a zone with a lower star level than what you are after, but maintain your current star level. Example First Bid Madison Downtown 3* $45 If rejected, rebid adding Madison South (only goes up to 2 1/2*), keep your 3* level, and up the bid to $50 If rejected, add Madison Southwest (only goes up to 2 1/2*),keep 3* level, and increase bid to $55. If you still are rejected, your done unless you drop to a 2 1/2 star, but you have to start over with the DT zone, otherwise you could end up in the SW or S zone. I know it's confusing, and can be a pain in the ass, but it's kinda fun too, almost like gambling! You can only use the same parameters once in a 24 hr period, so if you run out of bids, you have to come back the next day where you left off. If I know I have to have a hotel room a certain night, a lot of times I'll book a room online conventionaly, one that I can cancel later. Then I start bidding, and if I end up getting a room on PL, I just cancel my original reservation. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 I'm soooooooooo tempted to pack up MafiaMan Jr, buy a couple of tickets, and make the trip. I need some cheap accomodations though...and maybe some carpool buddies. Quote
und_hky Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 As of right now, my party has a room at the Howard Johnson Hotel (hojo), which is about 5-6 miles away, but we got it for $89/night. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 As of right now, my party has a room at the Howard Johnson Hotel (hojo), which is about 5-6 miles away, but we got it for $89/night. I got my Radisson room for $59 I am pumped the hotel looks really nice. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Can anyone help me out, how long of a drive is it to madison from Minneapolis Quote
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