Hotel Accomodations

The first 3 hotels listed here are in Downtown Wilmington near the Church/Reception.

This is the hotel of choice for the wedding party & family. These are 2 room suites ( main room & bedroom ), in case you'd like to share a room with someone to split the costs.

The Sheraton Suites are currently holding a block of rooms for our group, at a discounted rate. All suites are 2 rooms with a coffee maker, wet bar, refrigerator, 2 televisions with remotes, hair dryer and iron with ironing board. Includes use of indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center.

Please call (800) 325-3535 or (302) 654-8300 ext. 33 to place your reservation. Be sure to mention the name of our group to secure your special rate.

Name of Group:                     'Preske-Rainwater Wedding Rooms'
Arrival Date:                            11/2 to 11/5/00
Rate:                                            $99.00 with complimentary parking ($9.00 waived)
Rooms will be held until:     Friday, October 13th, 2000

The Courtyard by Marriott are currently holding a block of rooms for our group, at a discounted rate. It is located very close to the Sheraton, & also offers free parking if registered under the Preske-Rainwater Wedding.

To place your reservation, please follow these steps:

1. Dial 1-800-647-1334 (Call by Oct 13th, 2000 as rooms available at the group rate are limited).
2. Specify the Wilmington Downtown location.
3. Mention the PRESKE/RAINWATER WEDDING
4. Give      *Arrival date
                    *Number & type of rooms desired
                    *Credit card to guarantee room past 6:00pm arrival

RATE:   $74.00 Queen Bed
                $89.00 Double Beds
                *rates do not include 8% tax*
Special requests such as early arrival and smoking preference will be honored based on availablity.

Complimentary Parking on week-ends (Friday & Saturday)

WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL

700 King Street, Wilmington DE 19801
302/655-0400 fax 302/655-0430
www.wyndham.com/Wilmington/

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Wilmington's business district and convenient to several local attractions. Near the University of Delaware and Delaware Park Racetrack. In the center of the theater and museum district, featuring the new First USA Riverfront Arts Center. Close to shopping and surrounding Fortune 500 Corporate Headquarters. Only 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport.

RATES:     $99.00 includes breakfast
                    $89.00 without breakfast
                    $4.00 Parking

BEST WESTERN BRANDYWINE VALLEY INN

1807 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE 19803
800/537-7772 302/656-9436 fax 302/656-9436
www.brandywineinn.com/

Brandywine Valley Tourism Headquarters. Packages include admission to Longwood Gardens, Hagley, Winterthur from $99.95 per couple. Outdoor pool, in-room movies. Nearby shopping, restaurants.

Group Block Name:       Preske/Rainwater Wedding
Room Block Info:           10 Rooms, November 3, 2000 for 2 nights
Room Rates                     $80.00 per room, per night, * plus 8% tax *
Cut-off Date:                    October 20, 2000

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT

65 Geoffrey Drive, Newark DE 19718
302/292-1500 Fax 302/292-1500
www.fairfieldinn.com/ILGFI/

135 guest rooms. Outdoor heated pool, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Located in the heart of all attractions, shopping and major corporations. Nearby restaurants. You can expect more with Marriott.

RATES: $76.00

SHONEY'S INN Wilmington/Newark

900 Churchman's Rd. at Rte. 7, Newark DE 19713
302/368-2400, 800/222-2222, fax 302/731-8620

142-room, three story hotel with exterior corridors, elevator, outdoor pool, local health club, shuttle service, complimentary continental breakfast, coffee and tea 24 hours a day. Free local calls. Showtime. Close to I-95 Delaware Park, shopping.