The Hope Hotel is the first and only commercial hotel to be located on a military installation. The hotel is privately operated and is not subsidized by the government. Approval for this project was obtained by an act of congress. While being an experimental endeavor for the government, The Hope Hotel and Conference Center has experienced tremendous Success and continues to exceed all expectations.

The Hope Hotel and Conference Center was primarily designed to house students that came to WPAFB to school and training. The hotel is contract quarters and provides guest rooms for the overflow from billeting. Contained in the hotel is a large conference center and restaurant.

Sleeping rooms are comfortable and accommodating with a large work desk and phones with a data port for Computer use. The conference center is a full service meeting and dining facility. Packy's Restaurant has a lounge and a full service menu.

The hotel opened its doors in June, 1990 and was named in honor of Mr. Bob Hope for all his years of service to those in the military.

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Banquets and Meetings Facilities to accommodate up to 1000 people Beverage Cocktails and other mixed drinks are served in Packy's Catering Check-Out Time Check-out time is 12 noon. 112 day charge for check-out between 12-4. Full day charge after 4pm. Copy Machine Copies can be made for 1 0 a copy at the front desk. For assistance please contact the front desk. Fax Service Fax capabilities are available at the front desk 24 hours. $ 1.00/page to receive, $2.00/page to send. Front Desk Gift Shop Basic amenities are available at the front desk 24 hours. Housekeeping For cribs, extra pillows, extra hangers and rollaways. Ice & Vending Ice and pop machines are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors. Vending machines are located on the first and second floors. Laundry Service Same day service, Monday through Friday. To the front desk by 8:00, returned same day by 6:00pm. Guest Laundry Coin operated on the first floor in the laundry room. Mail and Messages Newspapers Available in the lobby area. Overnight Packages Federal Express, UPS Safe Deposit Boxes Available at the front desk Stamps Available at the front desk Telephone Hope Hotel's phone number is (937) 879-2696. Our fax number is (937) 878-873 1. Local calls - touch 9, listen for the second tone, then touch number you are calling. Long distance - touch 9, listen for the dial tone, press I plus the number you are calling. Autovon or DSN Calls - touch 88, listen for the dial tone, touch 88, then your number. Overseas - touch 9, press 011 and then your number. Credit Cards - Touch 9, listen for the dial tone AT&T................. 9-102880 or 1-800-225-5288 MCI....................9-1-800-888-8000 SPRINT.............. 9-1-800-877-8000 AMERITECH .. .... 9-1-800-525-5260 Wake-Up Service

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Located in the Conference Center
Breakfast, lunch and dinner cuisine with an American and International Flair

SPORTS FANATICS!
Lounge with four large screen TV's and table-top volume control, Match your skills with quarterbacks by calling plays on QB1, and interactive video game! Trivia played each evening.

BREAKFAST BUFFET
Drinks not included

LUNCH BUFFET
Drinks not included
Monday thru Friday I 11:00am to 2:00pm
Buffet includes a wide variety of fresh salads, soup, a hot entree and dessert Guaranteed lunch in 15 minutes!

PACKY'S RESTAURANT HOURS
Monday through Thursday
6:00am to 2:00pm 0 5:00pm to I 1:00pm
Friday - 6:00am to 12:00am
Saturday - 7:00am to 12:00am
Sunday - 7:00am to 1 11:00pm
Holiday hours may vary

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Offering an experienced management team and courteous staff, The Hope Conference Center specializes in wedding receptions, military reunions, holiday celebrations and conferences. Our full service meeting and dining facility will accommodate military or private gatherings of 10 to 1000 people. The catering department can assist you in menu planning from simple continental breakfasts to elaborate dinner buffets. Choose from a variety of configurations and decorations to suit your theme. For the convenience of out of town guests, the conference center is joined with the Hope Hotel making this a self contained facility ideal for any event. The possibilities are endless at the Hope! To make your meeting with us a complete success, the professional audio-visual rental company, located in the hotel will property coordinate your meeting and convention needs. Using a complete line of upto-date rental equipment, our expert staff will handle all of Your audio/visual requirements. No matter if your needs are simple or complex, we are there to see that your presentation goes smoothly.

About Us:
Thank you for considering Hope Hotel & Conference Center for your upcoming functions. Our team effort will make your event as pleasant to plan as it is to attend. Our Conference Center offers you both comfortable surroundings and a sincere staff to assure success in your function.

As is the case with most successful businesses we find that certain guidelines and procedures help us insure that you will he totally satisfied with your event. We include the following information and ask that you contact our Catering Department if you feel special arrangements need to be made.

Guarantees:
In or order to be properly prepared to host your function, it is essential that we be informed as to your guaranteed attendance at least 72 hours prior to the function. We will prepare for an additional 5% attendance. However, the number guaranteed will be charged in full even if fewer guests attend. Guarantees for Monday and Tuesday functions will he required by 12 Noon on Thursday unless special arrangements can he made. In the event that no guarantee is given, the expected number as listed on the Function Sheet will be used and charges accordingly.

Menus:
The menus include some of our Popular items. Should You prefer to design a menu that You feel better suits your occasion, Our Catering Staff will be more than happy to work with you. We are also prepared to offer suggestions and recommendations as to possible theme parties and/or packages that may be appropriate to your affair. All prices listed are subject to change. Prices

may he guaranteed but not more than 90 days prior to the date of your function.

Prices quoted do not include the customary 18% taxable gratuity or the usual applicable sales taxes. Tax exempt status may certainly he granted provided that we have been furnished with the proper documents 15 days prior to your event.

Banquet/Meeting Rooms:
As other groups may be utilizing the same room as you prior to or following your function, please follow the agreed to time schedule. Should your needs change, contact our Catering Department and every effort will be made to accommodate You. Requests for major set changes may result in a modest charge.

The Conference Center will not permit the affixing on the walls, floors or ceilings with nails, staples, tape or any other Substance unless prior approval has been arranged through this office.

No food or beverage (alcoholic or other shall be brought into the meeting rooms without the express permission of the Conference Center. We reserve the right to charge for the service of such items.

Function Rooms:
Function rooms are assigned according to the guaranteed mini- number of people anticipated. Room rental fees are applicable if group attendance drops below the estimated attendance at the time of the booking. We reserve the right to change groups to a room Suitable for the attendance at the time of booking. We reserve the right to change groups to a room Suitable for attendance increases or decreases.

 

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VOQ Shuttle Service
Shuttle Service is provided to the O'Club and the BX in Kittyhawk Center. Other stops are made un Kittyhawk as requested, ie: Enlisted Club. The shuttle runs on a "Round Robin" at the top of each hour.

Monday-Thursday 1600 to 2200
Sunday 1800 to 2200
Friday and Saturday NO SERVICE

Base Shuttle Transportation
Consolidated base shuttle system provides service between all areas including Kittyhawk Center. The Kittyhawk Shuttle runs until 5:34pm Monday through Friday; the Express Shuttle runs until 4:25pm Monday through Friday; and the Area B Shuttle until 4:53 Monday through Friday. After ditty hours and weekend transportation is available by request for official business only.

Vehicle Operation Dispatch
Section Extension 7-3755 or 7-3756

Base Taxi Service
Taxi service on Wright- Patterson runs on a 24 hour schedule for official business only. Transportation is provided only to destinations not covered by the scheduled bus lines. The base taxi service does not provide transportation between Area B and Area A and C. For base taxi and information

Phone ... Extension 7-3755

Flight Crew Transportation
Base Operations provides transportation between the flightline and quarters 24-hours a day by Calling ... Extension 7-2131 or 7-3686

Airport Transportation
Charter Vans Inc. provides van service between the base and Dayton International Airport. Pick-up times for service from the base back to the airport begin at 5:55am. Schedules are available at the front desk

For people arriving at the airport needing service to the base, Charter Vans is located at the end of the Information Counter in the baggage claim area. Rates are less than taxi, and you save even more with the "round trip" ticket.

For additional information & reservations call 898-4043

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