USSVI Veterans News 
Posting Date: 04 February 2007 From: John Dudas
Navy Lodge Opens New Facility in Norfolk, VA


Navy Lodge Norfolk VA has opened the doors of its new four-story 100-room facility.

The new Navy Lodge features all types of rooms - family, business class, standard as well as handicapped rooms.

Each of the new guest rooms has the latest amenities including Internet hook up, free local phone calls, air conditioning, cable TV, a DVD, direct-dial telephone service and a kitchenette complete with microwave and utensils.

Navy Lodges are on average 40% less expensive than comparable civilian accommodations but still have all of the same amenities.

You'll also have housekeeping service, vending machines, video rental service and guest laundry facilities as well as handicapped accessible and non-smoking rooms. There are 41 Navy Lodges located around the world. Guests may reach the Navy Lodge Reservation Center by calling toll-free 1-800-NAVY-INN (628-9466) in the continental United States. The Reservation Center never closes. Reservations can also be made online at www.navy-lodge.com.

Once you make a reservation you cannot be bumped from your room. Reservation and room assignments are accepted on an as-received basis without regard to rank, rate or time of reservation.

Reservations are to be made by and guaranteed by the sponsor. You can reserve as many rooms as required. Group reservations can be made by calling the Navy Lodge of your choice directly. Your room reservation can be guaranteed with your credit card. Family members staying at Navy Lodges without the military member are required to show their identification at check-in. You as the sponsor will be required to be present to check in your sponsored guests.

Pets are not allowed in the Navy Lodge. Kennel information is available by calling the Navy Lodge where you will be staying.

Retirees can make advance reservations based on their classification as follows:
- Medical (both inpatient and outpatient) 60 Days
- Leisure 30 Days
- Surviving spouses and their family members
(18 years of age or older with ID card) 30 Days