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Jan 24th 2019, 07:37 PM | #1 |
Jan 2016 Kennewick 2014 FJR-ES | Return to Kamiah 2019 -- Motel Rates Update 1/30/2019: Enough riders have indicated an interest to attend in spite of the increase in room rates that this ride is an official "GO" for Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5. Please post comments in the other Kamiah thread announcing the ride. I just talked to the new manager of the Clearwater 12 motel and am more than a little disappointed with the "group" rates the new owners are willing to give us this year. Our rates have always gone up a little each year but were usually very reasonable since our early spring visits was a big win for the motel, they usually were able to sell out for 1-2 nights rather than having a almost empty motel. Last year the cost was $59.40 for a room with one bed and $70.30 for a room with 2 beds. This year the cost for the same rooms are $70.19 and 79.26 (both years are total costs including taxes). I think this is the first time the cost has gone up more than $2. They claim they are giving us a 15% discount but think almost anyone with red blood could get the same. Its certainly not a group rate. I'm sure the reaction is going to be split with some not minding the extra cost and others deciding to do something else that weekend but I think its safe to predict that the participation, which had already has been falling off, is going to be less than it was last year. So, should we (1) ship Kamiah entirely this year and see what happens next year, or (2) go ahead have it on the weekend of May 3-5 knowing that it probably will have fewer riders this year. Option 3 would be be go somewhere else entirely but someone besides myself will have to organize that event. My personal preference is Option 1 but I dont want to cancel the trip if there are others that really would like to go. Please post your preferences on this thread by February 10. Edited by mcrider007 on Jan 30th 2019 at 02:59 PM |
Jan 24th 2019, 07:42 PM | #2 |
Jan 2016 Garden Home 2012 Versys...'83 BMW R80 RT...Suzuki GS 450t |
I was planning on getting rained on and freezing my ass off again this year..going this early will almost guarantee it...cmon global warming... ![]() shame about the rates..but I think I can swing it... Edited by chadams66 on Jan 24th 2019 at 07:45 PM |
Jan 24th 2019, 08:49 PM | #3 |
Jan 2016 Kennewick 2014 FJR-ES |
Thanks for the feedback, but the dates are not early this year, that is the same weekend (the weekend before Mother’s Day weekend) we have used for the past 5 years.
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Jan 25th 2019, 08:44 AM | #4 |
Jan 2016 Tri-Cities, WA Aprilia, Honda, Husqvarna, Suzuki & Triumph |
In! Always looking forward to this 3-day weekend to kick-off another season of riding. Thanks Steve. Clearwater 12 Motel in Kamiah, ID (208) 935-2671 It sounds as if the room rates are under consideration by the new mgmt. Booked nonetheless Edited by Buckwheet on Jan 25th 2019 at 08:55 AM Reason: "Gunga gung guh lunga" Bill Murray in CaddyShack |
Jan 25th 2019, 09:27 AM | #5 |
Jan 2016 Kennewick 2014 FJR-ES |
Booking a room now at their current inflated rates is NOT a good negotiating tactic!
Edited by mcrider007 on Jan 26th 2019 at 04:55 PM |
Jan 25th 2019, 10:24 AM | #6 |
Jan 2016 Kennewick 2014 FJR-ES |
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Jan 26th 2019, 04:47 PM | #7 |
Jan 2016 Tri-Cities, dry side of Washington Kawasaki C-14 | I'm in again. Always a good time. We aren't alone in rising rates - I was there last fall and noticed the rates were higher, might have been $85 - 90 for two. When split between two, the new rate (2 bed $79 room) is only one micro-brew difference in cost ($39 vs. $35) at the usual Hub Bar and Grill. But ... difference amounts to two glasses of wine for Rod's usual high quality wine. ... So thinking we should count Rod's wishes twice to compensate! |
Jan 26th 2019, 06:23 PM | #8 | |
Jan 2016 Kennewick 2014 FJR-ES | Quote:
I don’t think the extra cost should be a deal breaker considering the total cost of a 3-4 day ride to Kamiah but their attitude is disappointing considering how much business we have given them during what normally would be an almost empty weekend...and I should clarify the problem is with the offsite owners, NOT the new manager. Edited by mcrider007 on Jan 26th 2019 at 10:18 PM |
Jan 27th 2019, 02:40 PM | #9 |
Jan 2016 Pasco 2016 K1300S | In
We plan to be there. Haven't made room reservation yet. Maybe the price will come down and I can afford some exquisite $4.00 wine.
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Jan 28th 2019, 08:52 AM | #10 |
Jan 2016 Richland, WA 2011 Triumph Sprint GT & 1998 Yamaha YZF600R |
I plan to attend as well, and I share your disappointment with the rate increase. I wonder if this also puts the parking lot social in jeopardy. Let's see what happens, always look forward to Kamiah -Wolf- |
Jan 28th 2019, 09:30 AM | #11 |
Jan 2016 Pasco, WA nothing anymore =( |
I'll discuss with the wife to be sure, but I can't imagine we wouldn't make it!
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Jan 28th 2019, 10:05 AM | #12 |
Apr 2016 US |
Brian and I are planning on going for sure Sent via Pixel 2 XL |
Jan 28th 2019, 05:04 PM | #13 |
Jan 2016 PASCO, WA. 2007 YAMAHA FZ6 |
My room is already booked. I feel sad for those that let $20 weigh in on a good time or not. Just do it.
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Jan 28th 2019, 05:47 PM | #14 |
Mar 2016 Kennewick |
In plus 1!!!! Can't wait!
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Jan 28th 2019, 08:17 PM | #15 |
Apr 2016 Eburg 2007 FJR1300A |
I will most likely be there.
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