Accomodations
Springfield has many reasonably priced, nice hotels to choose from. We are pleased to have selected a host hotel that is close to our event and welcoming to our dogs with lots of green space! In addition we have secured blocks of rooms at two other area hotels and included a list of other reasonable hotels that will accommodate our large breed dogs.
Please remember to be a good dog guest to ensure these hotels will continue to allow dogs for events. As always, tipping the housekeeper is strongly recommended and you are required to clean up after your dogs (and yourselves).
Host Hotel:
Howard Johnson Inn - Springfield Suites
1701 J David Jones Parkway, Springfield, IL 62702
PH: 217-541-8762
This hotel is less then 2 miles from the fairgrounds.To view video of the hotel: http://www.showhotel.com/hojo/a6270201/flash/panorama3.htm
Block cut off date is 4/23/2010
To make a reservation, please call 217-541-8762
Group name is: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America or GSMD
You must call in to get our rates in our block.
Rates are:
Standard Rooms $ 69.00 + tax
Suites (King/Living room & King Business) $ 89.00 + tax
There is a one time pet fee of $25.00
Tax is currently at 12%
There are two floors to this hotel, with outside access. There are ramps that can go up to the second floor and wheel carts available to assist moving items to the second floor – no elevator. There are also stairs to the second floor.
There is ample room for crates in each room. While there is no limit on the amount of dogs per room, you are asked to exercise good judgment and manners.
Clean up buckets will be stationed around the yard and we ask that you utilize these.
Additional Hotels with blocks reserved:
500 N. 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62702
PH: 217-522-1100
Less then 2 miles from Host Hotel, 2 ½ miles from Fairgrounds
Block cut off date is 4/23/2010
To make a reservation, please call 217-522-1100
Group name is: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America or GSMD
Rates are:
Queen $ 59.00 + tax
King $ 65.00 + tax
Double $ 69.00 + tax
There is a one time pet fee of $25.00
Tax is currently at 12%
This hotel is very close to a hospital and walking distance to downtown Springfield.
This hotel has two floors, with no elevator and only stairs to the second floor. Indoor access. They will try to accommodate ground floor requests on a first reserved basis.
3200 Singer Ave, Springfield, IL 62703
PH: 217-753-4302
Block cut off date is 4/23/2010
To make a reservation, please call 217-753-4302
Group name is: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America or GSMD
Rates are:
Double Rooms $51.99 + tax
There is a one time pet fee of $
Tax is currently at 12%
Other Hotels in the area that will accept large dogs – ask about pet fees and rules.
3190 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-9100
5871 South 6TH ST. Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-6655
3470 Freedom Dr., Springfield, IL, US, 62704
217-787-6200
3000 Stevenson Dr
I-55 & Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-0171
1330 S. Dirksen Parkway
I-55 & Exit 96B South Grand Av
Springfield, IL 62703-2125
217-528-8889
3751 South Sixth Street
Sixth St & I-55, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-5511
3180 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-3900
Campgrounds include:
· Illinois State Fair Campgrounds
This campground is on the fairgrounds in a far corner, you will need to walk a distance or drive a vehicle to the building where the events are held. To view site for Fairgrounds campground, http://www.agr.state.il.us/spacerental/facility/camp2.php
This campground is less then 2 miles from the Fairgrounds and less then 5 miles from the Host Hotel. This campground is run by the Springfield Park District.
This campground has mature trees and lots of shade. Full showers and washrooms.
57 sites have water and electric (30 amp) and 10 sites have water and electric (50 amp), Total of 87 campsites. To lean more about this campground –
http://www.springfieldparks.org/pdf/riverside_campgrounds_brochure.pdf
Current fees: Motorized Campers $ 15, Tent Campers $ 10, Waste Dump Fee $ 5
Large dogs are allowed, but should be on leash or in x-pen.
For more information, contact 217-544-1751 or 217-753-0630
This campground is about 20 miles from the show site and host hotel. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/Parks/R4/SANGCH.HTM
Over 3,000 acres with over 120 miles of shoreline make this state park well work visiting or camping at.