[pianotech] Bally's

[Don Mannino]

Ed,

 

I agree that this Bally's South tower rooms (which are on the North end of
the hotel complex - figure that out!) are not the nicest I've been in. My
first room was in pretty poor condition, but I moved after the first night
and got one much better on a higher floor.  If it's not too much hassle, you
could ask them to move you, because now (Monday) a lot of non-PTG people
will be checking out.  

 

Take it from someone who is on the road a lot: I've had experiences like you
are having, where things just seem to come together in a bad way and the
little annoyances pile on top of one another to make it seem not worth it.
But it does pay off to complain (in a nice way) sometimes.  Don't wait in
the regular registration line, though - just go the "Platinum" line to let
them know the room isn't good.  At the least, the should fix things that are
broken.

 

I've been annoyed by the restaurant prices as well, and with my schedule
here (and my 'Company Man' suit and tie clothing) it's not practical to head
outside to eat meals.  It's, um, REALLY hot outside!   The 'Nosh" restaurant
has some good deals, and I've been having a simple Bagel breakfast  I'm
going to check on that "Ellis Island" restaurant - thanks, Paul.

 

I hope you will come to the banquet and stay for the piano concert
afterwards!  Some great music played by a great pianist, John Chen.

 

Don Mannino

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Ed Carwithen
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 8:40 PM
To: Piano Tech List
Cc: edwcarw at yahoo.com
Subject: [pianotech] Bally's

 


Yes, Bally has a pool.  It costs.

Bally has internet access, it costs.

Yes, Bally has restaurants, they are EXPENSIVE!!

You can go to a kiosk in the morning and get coffee, 2 muffins and an orange
juice for your self and your wife, but it will cost you $22.00.  One
restaurant is offering a "dining experience" for $65 a plate.  You can get a
slice of pizza and a drink for about $15.  The drinks are free if you are
playing the slots, but otherwise a rum and coke will set you back NINE
DOLLARS!!!

 

I had hoped to stay through Tuesday, but am considering going home early to
avoid going totally broke.

 

The convention is great, with great instructors, and lots of camaraderie,
good exhibits, good company, and a really supportive spirit.  It's a shame
that I have gotten into the mind set of watching my dollar bills instead of
just enjoying the convention, but this place has decided to ratchet up
prices and the consequences be damned.

 

Also, the key cards don't work very well.  It takes a lot of patience to get
your door unlocked; the hot water spigot in the bathroom sink has come off,
the towel rack for the shower is loose and dangling, and the moulding around
the shower tube has come off.  

 

I AM NOT IMPRESSED WITH BALLY HOTEL!!!!!!

 

BUT.... the convention is first rate and a wonderful inspiration.  Kudos to
the exhibitors, the instructors, and the organizing and host chapter.  You
all "done good!!"

 

The Bally hotel sucks.

 

Ed Carwithen

going home to Oregon

 

 

 

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