LauraJ Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Some folks have already started putting in their reservations for next year. Where is it being held? I couldn't see it on the web site. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Laura Next years MQX is going to be held in Providence Rhode Island there should be information on the MQX website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The hotels that will have rooms blocked for MQX are the Weston and the Hilton...both are connected to the convention center... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Laura - I made reservations at the Weston - for a room with 2 beds. Send me an email if you are interested in going and sharing a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 In the back of the program they have the phone number for both hotels. 1-800-Westin-1 (800) 937-8461 1-800-Hiltons (800) 445-7667 The dates are April 12 - 17, 2010 in Providence, Rhode Island at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks - wasn't clear from the website. Do those who have gone recommend making res's now? I snore so much (maybe not then - I hope - getting medical help!) I usually get a single so not to drive anyone else bonkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Laura - I sent you a U2U.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 We had been lucky in the last two years to call a month ahead and get a cancellation. I don't know how the availablity of rooms will run. It can be anyone's guess. I hope you are able to go. It is a nice show and everyone is very friendly. You'd enjoy yourself. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just reserved my room at the Westin, too. I will have 2 double beds in the room, so will be looking for a roomate, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am only 20 minutes from Providence so I won't be staying over at a hotel. However, I was just looking on line to see the names of the other hotels in the area, there are several. If anyone for some reason can't get into the Westin or Hilton the Providence Biltmore and Courtyard Providence Downtown are also within walking distance. Reading the reviews online, it seems that if you book at the Westin you want to ask for the East Tower. Seems that one was recently renovated. The Hilton got better reviews than the Westin, neither have free Internet service and both have either limited breakfast or very expensive breakfast service per the reviews. Maybe with MQX it will be different. Dinner should not be a problem as there are many restaurants right down the street also a food court in the attached mall. Providence also has a "Little Italy"section with restaurants, if anyone likes Italian food. I think the Hilton has a van that will transport it's guests within a 5 mile radius. But I would check on that if it is something you would be counting on. Also within walking distance to the hotels/mall is Amtrak. Maybe 2-3 blocks away. I don't know if that would be cheaper or more convenient. Anyone flying in, the closest airport is TF Green/Providence. It's not really in Providence but it's the closest and the easiest to get in and out of. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I want to come to MQX in 2010. I've flown into the airport many times but went straight to Newport RI. I plan on driving up from Virginia Beach (more room to bring goodies back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Connie, Take I 95 straight up. Exit when you see the hotel. It's right on the interstate. Actually maybe 1 block away. BTW, any one making reservations this early might want to ask for an upper floor room. These hotels are real close to the highway and are in a pretty active part of Providence. The lower floors might be a little noisier. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Connie, Sheri, from our McTavishing Class, and I are talking about driving up from NC. Maybe we could pick you up on the way. We could do a quilter's road trip. Or we could caravan if we get too many people for one car. I just say the post that said that Amtrak was close. That might be fun too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Sheri, OMG, that sounds like a lot of fun!!!!! I-95 is about 2 hours from me but I could meet you all somewhere in between. The bay-bridge tunnel is also a great way to miss Washington DC and pick-up 95 around Philly. Keep me updated, sounds like if we decide to go, we need to make reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I should be living in the Maryland area at that time. I would love to go. Can I keep tabs with you all and maybe share a room? Oh this would be fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Jolene, where in Maryland? The more the better, maybe we'll beed a bus by next year:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Connie, I just looked at room prices. The Westin is in the ouch range, for me... I am thinking of doing a reservation at the Hilton, it says that it is within walking distance. The more the merrier. We could always caravan if we get too many for our personal vehicles but not enough for a bus. I have no issues picking people up on the way from NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Pax River, Maryland, I would meet you somewhere on 95 (well maybe not actually on) outside the beltway. A year away and I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunimp Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Angela, the Westin and the Hilton quoted me the same price. Did you ask for the MQX rates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 No, I was looking online. I did not know that there were MQX rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunimp Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 If you call them, ask for MQX rates. They both quoted me $149/night for a room with 2 double beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Irene, Thanks for the info! I will call them tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Irene, How did you make out with your private shop hop across Vermont and N.H.? Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 If anyone going to MQX is interested I would like to have a barbecue or dinner of some sort at my home for all us chatters. I thought it would be a nice way for us all to meet and not have to be crowded or rushed in a restaurant. Depending on traffic, I'm about 15-20 minutes away. Also if anyone would like to do a shop hop on Cape Cod, MA. I would be willing to organize something. I think there are currently 4-5 quilt shops on the cape. We could also swing out to the national seashore but that would be a stretch. I can't believe that I just got back from MQX 9 days ago and I'm already thinking of next year. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Dianne, LOL I have a hard time planning on what to do next week and here you go with next year! Count me in if I'm around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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