The Historic Menger Hotel will be our SIG hotel headquarters for MLA, May, 2005. We are holding a block for 15 rooms from May 14-19, 2005. Located at 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX, the Menger Hotel is also within 3 blocks of the Convention Center and MLA Marriott River Center Hotel, in the very heart of San Antonio’s historic district. Also, the Menger Hotel is next door to the Alamo; adjacent to the Rivercenter Mall; and one block from the River Walk. Established in 1859, the Menger Hotel is a true historic property and in many ways embodies the essence of San Antonio.
Here is our latest hotel count as of March 25 at the Menger (800-345-9285, and mention Special Interest Group). I am submitting this information also to Jon for the newsletter. But as this is timely, I want to get it out now.
May 12 1 room May 16 13 rooms
May 13 3 rooms May 17 12 rooms
May 14 8 rooms May 18 11 rooms
May 15 12 rooms May 19 4 rooms
Our nightly quota May 14 until May 19 is 15 rooms per night, rate of $120, double or single plus 16.75% tax.
We also have rooms available at the Emily Morgan Hotel May 11, 12, and 13.
Please note that on April 14, rooms not taken up for our quota will be released.
Afterwards, price and space is on an availability basis only. Same for Emily
Morgan as of April 11 (800-824-6674 or 210-225-5100).
Remember both the Menger and the Emily Morgan have a 72 hour cancellation policy.
At the Emily Morgan for May 11, 12, and 13, rate is $149 per night single or double, plus 16.75% tax. 800-824-6674 or 210-225-5100. Mention you are part of the Special Interest Group.
While the Menger is "sold out" for May 11, 12, and 13, the block of rooms that are unsold for those times will be released beginning April 20. Therefore, there is a chance, and again just a chance, that there might be openings. 800-345-9285 or 210-223-4361.
If anyone needs any further advisement, trouble-shooting, etc., please feel free to contact me, either at my residence phone number 773-327-4618 or email: rsklein_98@yahoo.com .
I will keep you informed, accordingly.
Richard
Our special group rate is $120.00 per night, either single or double occupancy, plus (at present) 16.75% tax, and includes no meals. Accommodation types consist of double, two doubles, and king bedded rooms. The hotel is being flexible with regard to earlier arrival and later departure dates.
Reservations may be guaranteed with a major credit card. Reservations are taken at 800-345-9285, and please mention you are part of the Special Interest Group. When making reservations, make sure you obtain and save your confirmation number. It is advisable to get the name of the person you spoke with, along with date and time. Direct hotel telephone number is 210-223-4361. Cancellation policy requires notification 72 hours before arrival to avoid one night’s room and tax. It is also recommended to make your reservations earlier rather than later. (Understandably, a good number of people may not know their plans for a while. Reservations tend to kick in more around MLA’s registration mailings in January). Check-in time is after 3:30 p.m.; check-out time is 12 noon.
Reservations will be closely and continually monitored. If we sense there is added interest, we will try to increase our room block. With a credit card guarantee, you can always cancel or adjust, and rebook subject to availability. After April 14, reservations will be taken on a “space available and prevailing rate basis” only. Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you be experiencing problems, “misunderstandings,” or clarification needs, etc. Please note: The preferred views include the Alamo, the Alamo Plaza, the subtropical patio, or pool.
The Menger Hotel, a registered 350-room Historic property offers its guests some unique and fascinating amenities. This includes the famous bi-level bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders and a very grand lobby festooned with antiques, carved ceilings, marble floors, potted palms, which was a locale for the mid-1950’s movie “Giant,” starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean. Complimentary a.m. coffee is served in front of the restaurant. There is a computer for guest use in the lobby area. You will find the museum-like room hallways are graced with historic black and white photos. There is a large heated pool in a garden setting, a complimentary fitness center, and a spa (fee) on premises. In 1882, Oscar Wilde was spotted strolling in the sub-tropical courtyard “sipping spiked lemonade and smoking long foreign cigarettes.” A restaurant is on premises. The Menger Hotel offers a great variety of meeting spaces, if our SIG is interested in a reception.
As in a historic property, rooms may vary in size and appearance. You may find yourself with a room containing assorted antiques and canopied or two-poster beds, or a view of the gardens or the Alamo, or a balcony. Rooms feature air-conditioning, data ports, wireless internet, hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, TVs, and phones.
Transportation is available to the hotel form the airport by taxi and shuttle. To and from the airport, taxi costs range about $10 to $14.00; and the Airport Shuttle runs $9.00 one way and $16.00 round-trip, at this writing. Valet parking with in and out privileges is also available for $17.00 per day, at this writing. There are various city lots around the hotel ranging from $5.00 to $13.00 per day.
Richard S. Klein, 2400 N. Lakeview Ave. # 512, Chicago, Illinois 60614-2732
Tel: 773-327-4618. – Preferred Access.
Also, Aqua Terra Travel, Chicago, IL 800-376-3784, 312-787-2400 (leave message
for me, and I’ll get back to you)
Email: rsklein_98@yahoo.com (Please note
there is an underscore, not a dash between rsklein and 98).
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