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*  https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/murfreesboro/clarion-hotels/tn484
 
*  https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/murfreesboro/clarion-hotels/tn484
 
== Amenities ==
 
== Amenities ==
* Hot Tub
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* Pool and Hot Tub
 
* Large high ceiling interior for flying drones
 
* Large high ceiling interior for flying drones
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== Misc ==
 
== Misc ==
 
* Hotel uses magnetic stripe card for door entry
 
* Hotel uses magnetic stripe card for door entry
 
* Presentation rooms get cold, bring a hoodie.
 
* Presentation rooms get cold, bring a hoodie.
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* At least some of the outer rooms are smoking rooms and allow pets
  
 
 
= Food Options =
 
= Food Options =
 
* Sandwich Factory
 
* Sandwich Factory
** Good:  Burgers, Tour of Italy sandwich
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** Good:  Burgers, Tour of Italy sandwich, Fried Pineapple and Onion Ring Burger.
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*** The inside out burger was alright, but I'd probably get something different next time.
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*** Chocolate covered bacon
 
** Bad:  The Philly Cheesesteak is reportedly awful
 
** Bad:  The Philly Cheesesteak is reportedly awful
* Deesies Hot Chicken
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*** "Awful" might be a little melodramatic. I'd go with "weird." [[User:Hfuller|Hfuller]] ([[User talk:Hfuller|talk]]) 22:04, 9 November 2015 (CST)
** Jeff:  Hot was too hot, Cajun and Hot together was about right.
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* Deezie's Hot Chicken
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** Jeff 2015:  Hot was too hot, Cajun and Hot together was about right.
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** Jeff 2016:  Feels like they changed their flavor levels.  Hot and Cajun mixed together was not spicey enough this year.  Also liz got food poisoning, hope that's just a fluke.
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** Jeff 2017:  Medium was not hot enough.  Would go Cajun, or maybe Cajun mixed with Hot.  Extra pickles is a good idea.
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*** We sent a small group to bring back the order this time and it worked out really well.
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* Green Dragon Inn, middle earth themed restaurant. 
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** Would need to call to confirm, but this place has a room in the back that could be used for large groups.  If that room is not available, I would not dine here with a group larger than 6.
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** Very good sandwiches and food.  Can recommend Brie and Apple sandwich, and the Reuben.
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** Had good selection of meads to drink.
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* O'Possums.  Irish gastropub about 15 minutes from hotel.  Good Mac and Cheese \ Shells and Cheese made with gouda, or blue cheese.  Shepard's pie was good, but needed salt.  Corned beef was good.  Fried pickle spears are large, and use a funnel cake like batter.  To-go orders available.
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* Chicago Pizza, almost walking distance from the hotel.
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* Chick-fil-a, walking distance, same side of highway 96 as the hotel
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* Panera, almost walking distance, other side of highway 96
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* Wasabi Japanese Steak House, The only hibachi option in the area. Samurai Cuisine is closer, but we don't go there.
  
 
= Drinkin =
 
= Drinkin =
* Don't forget to bring a good large plastic cup
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* Don't forget to bring a good large insulated mug (Yeti or similar)
 
* Just a traffic light or two down the road is a very large Liqour Store, "Total Beverage"
 
* Just a traffic light or two down the road is a very large Liqour Store, "Total Beverage"
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* A Wal-Mart is nearby for mixers.

Latest revision as of 16:20, 7 November 2017

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Hotel Location

Amenities

  • Pool and Hot Tub
  • Large high ceiling interior for flying drones

Misc

  • Hotel uses magnetic stripe card for door entry
  • Presentation rooms get cold, bring a hoodie.
  • At least some of the outer rooms are smoking rooms and allow pets

Food Options

  • Sandwich Factory
    • Good: Burgers, Tour of Italy sandwich, Fried Pineapple and Onion Ring Burger.
      • The inside out burger was alright, but I'd probably get something different next time.
      • Chocolate covered bacon
    • Bad: The Philly Cheesesteak is reportedly awful
      • "Awful" might be a little melodramatic. I'd go with "weird." Hfuller (talk) 22:04, 9 November 2015 (CST)
  • Deezie's Hot Chicken
    • Jeff 2015: Hot was too hot, Cajun and Hot together was about right.
    • Jeff 2016: Feels like they changed their flavor levels. Hot and Cajun mixed together was not spicey enough this year. Also liz got food poisoning, hope that's just a fluke.
    • Jeff 2017: Medium was not hot enough. Would go Cajun, or maybe Cajun mixed with Hot. Extra pickles is a good idea.
      • We sent a small group to bring back the order this time and it worked out really well.
  • Green Dragon Inn, middle earth themed restaurant.
    • Would need to call to confirm, but this place has a room in the back that could be used for large groups. If that room is not available, I would not dine here with a group larger than 6.
    • Very good sandwiches and food. Can recommend Brie and Apple sandwich, and the Reuben.
    • Had good selection of meads to drink.
  • O'Possums. Irish gastropub about 15 minutes from hotel. Good Mac and Cheese \ Shells and Cheese made with gouda, or blue cheese. Shepard's pie was good, but needed salt. Corned beef was good. Fried pickle spears are large, and use a funnel cake like batter. To-go orders available.
  • Chicago Pizza, almost walking distance from the hotel.
  • Chick-fil-a, walking distance, same side of highway 96 as the hotel
  • Panera, almost walking distance, other side of highway 96
  • Wasabi Japanese Steak House, The only hibachi option in the area. Samurai Cuisine is closer, but we don't go there.

Drinkin

  • Don't forget to bring a good large insulated mug (Yeti or similar)
  • Just a traffic light or two down the road is a very large Liqour Store, "Total Beverage"
  • A Wal-Mart is nearby for mixers.