By Virginia Franco
1 Star Hotels Near the International Quilt Festival
The International Quilt Festival is a traveling show with stops in
Chicago,
Houston and Long
beach, California. This popular festival stays in each venue for two to three days. If you are in the quilting business or are a quilting enthusiast, this is a show you won't want to miss. Lodging in these major cities can get pricey, so consider one-star hotels located near each of the International Quilt Festival Locations.
In a one-star hotel you can expect amenities such as cable TV, high-speed Internet service, daily maid service and free local phone calls. Most one-star hotels start at under $100 per night but can cost more depending on the city.
Long Beach Hotels
The International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, California, is held in the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center located at 300 East Ocean Blvd. Nearby one-star hotels include the following:
1. Long Beach Convention Center Travelodge
Featuring wireless Internet access, CATV and an outdoor pool, this hotel also has a Mexican restaurant on site. Rates start at $149 per night.
Long Beach Convention Center Travelodge
80 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA
(800) 551-2409
www.travelodge.com
2. Rodeway Inn Long Beach
This hotel is located just down the road from the Travelodge, and rates start at $89 per night. Amenities include free daily pastries, juice and a daily newspaper.
Rodeway Inn Long Beach
50 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA
(562) 435-8369
www.rodewayinnlongbeachca.com
Chicago Hotels
The Chicago leg of the International Quilt Festival is held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center located at 5555 North River Road in Rosemont, Illinois. Most hotels within immediate walking distance to the Convention Center are three stars and up. The following one-star hotels are the closest to the Convention Center but will require you to utilize transportation:
1. Quality Inn O' Hare Airport
This hotel is located 2.6 miles from the quilt festival location. Rates start at $70 per night.
Quality Inn O' Hare Airport
3801 Mannheim Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 678-0670
www.qualityinn.com
2. Super 8 Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare
This hotel is located just 2 miles south of the Convention Center, and at $59 nightly, rates are slightly cheaper than those at the Quality Inn.
Super 8 Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare
3160 N. River Road
River Grove, IL
(800) 800-8000
www.super8.com
Houston Hotels
The Texas George R. Brown Convention Center hosts the International Quilt Festival's stop in Houston. Located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas in Houston, the festival is not close to many one-star hotels; most hotels in close proximity to the Convention Center are rated two stars and up. One-star hotels closest to the Convention Center include:
1. Howard Johnson Express Inn - Houston
Located 6 miles from the Convention Center, rates start at $52 per night. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Houston
4602 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77007
(866) 538-0187
www.hojo.com
2. Days Inn I-10 West at Bunker Hill
At $48 nightly, you may not mind driving the10 miles to the Convention Center. Pets are welcomed for a fee.
Days Inn I-10 at Bunker Hill
9535 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 467-4411
www.daysinn.com
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About the Author:
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Virginia Franco has more than 15 years experience freelance writing. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the education magazine "My School Rocks" and Work.com. Franco has a master's degree in social work with an emphasis in health care from the University of Maryland and a journalism degree from the University of Richmond.
Photo Credits:
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