Dragon Girl 0 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I heard from my cousin who was at the Con Feedback session that the Days Inn will start taking reservations August 15th for next year. Is this info correct or can anyone give me any more info on hotels for next year? Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
seaofclouds 0 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 That is what the Days Inn had posted during checkout on Sunday. I believe the other hotels are waiting until Mid-August as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Scotsman 0 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Most corporate-style computer reservation systems (read: ones used by any hotel/motel chain you've ever heard of) are NOT going to take reservations more than 366 days in advance. There may be rare exceptions, but the Days Inn Inner Harbor in Baltimore ain't one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon 0 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 The Sheraton and Hyatt are taking reservations... @ $1400 for 3 nights and 4 people..... $350 a person Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon 0 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 ...August 15th for next year. Is this info correct... Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 omgzors 1400 for three nights!! thats the bestest deal ever!!! ::fangirl scream:: Link to post Share on other sites
sven72383 1 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 all sarcasm aside they ARE taking reservations though. ... well at least the sheraton inner harbor anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Goddess of Darkness 0 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Will there be a con rate when you start reserving at Days Inn or any of the hotels around or do you have to wait till later on this year for the con rate? Sorry, for the newbie question. ^^ Link to post Share on other sites
sven72383 1 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 they will most likely not be available right away, but don't quote me on it. as it takes some time for staff to ink these contracts out, it does sometimes take a while for certain hotels. that being said an official response from a staffer is best. check out the otakon site for news and announcements often though as last year the initial hotel info went up on august 18 (whether that was with room rates or not, i don't know). this is - of course - about the days in and we have strayed from topic. Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon Girl 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks for all the info. Final quick question: about how much did a double room cost this past year? I just want to get an idea of how much I'm in for from Thursday to Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 you can look at last year's rates on the website; I think our cheapest downtown rooms were $169 + tax. (say it with me now...) When the new info is available, it'll be posted.... Link to post Share on other sites
Aresef 113 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Actually IIRC Sheraton City Center's rates were $140. Link to post Share on other sites
Champagon 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 omgzors 1400 for three nights!! thats the bestest deal ever!!! ::fangirl scream:: Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Actually IIRC Sheraton City Center's rates were $140. You'd think I would remember that on -- I negotiated it! (Though Sean signed it, if memory serves.) Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 sheraton was 145..im looking at my bill now Link to post Share on other sites
vivitar 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 What's the Otakon's rate for Days Inn? The price is not listed on 2007 hotels listing along with two other hotels. Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon Girl 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 you can look at last year's rates on the website; I think our cheapest downtown rooms were $169 + tax. (say it with me now...) When the new info is available, it'll be posted.... Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 days inn last year sold out within 15 minutes of the release of the con dates last year, this year otakon happens to be a year out so people FINALLY have a fair chance Link to post Share on other sites
Ukyosblade 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 omgzors 1400 for three nights!! thats the bestest deal ever!!! ::fangirl scream:: Link to post Share on other sites
Goddess of Darkness 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 they will most likely not be available right away, but don't quote me on it. as it takes some time for staff to ink these contracts out, it does sometimes take a while for certain hotels. that being said an official response from a staffer is best. check out the otakon site for news and announcements often though as last year the initial hotel info went up on august 18 (whether that was with room rates or not, i don't know). this is - of course - about the days in and we have strayed from topic. Link to post Share on other sites
toujourspret 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I think--unlike the majority, it appears--that I'm going to wait until some room rates have been negotiated. I loved my room at the Sheraton Inner Harbor this year, but I'm not willing to pay [much] more than I did for it. The total came out to almost 1k for three nights' stay! Link to post Share on other sites
sven72383 1 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Thanks for the info! No problem, but like Jim said, (say it with me now...) When the new info is available, it'll be posted.... ...so be on the lookout. I think--unlike the majority, it appears--that I'm going to wait until some room rates have been negotiated. I loved my room at the Sheraton Inner Harbor this year, but I'm not willing to pay [much] more than I did for it. The total came out to almost 1k for three nights' stay! don't get me wrong. i hear ya on that. i paid full price due to missing the room rate. my bill was almost 1300 for three nights. i am definitely checking every day for room info for the sheraton inner harbor. (oh wait, this is the days inn thread. darn it!) Link to post Share on other sites
SoraVII 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I love living 25~ mins away. If it was possible I'd rent out my basement or something, but logistically speaking it wouldn't work. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryouko 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 The Days Inn room rate for Otakon this year was $159 a night. We've stayed there for the last five years, and I'll be sorely disappointed if we're shut out for next year. Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Scotsman 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I think--unlike the majority, it appears--that I'm going to wait until some room rates have been negotiated. I loved my room at the Sheraton Inner Harbor this year, but I'm not willing to pay [much] more than I did for it. The total came out to almost 1k for three nights' stay! Link to post Share on other sites
bats 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Sort of OT, but does the Days Inn offer a fridge? I stayed at the Tremont this year, very nice rooms, but sort of far. And I noticed its a flat rate usually, what rooms do they offer? 2 doubles? 1 queen? Link to post Share on other sites
gamergirlx 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Sort of OT, but does the Days Inn offer a fridge? Link to post Share on other sites
calculusman 0 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Ah, and this is why I stayed in Linthicum (with a 30% discount at the Microtel!) and took the light rail lol. Though it'd be nice to stay in downtown next time if I could. Its just the price tag looks rather intimidating. Link to post Share on other sites
Aresef 113 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I can think of some good reasons. For example, the Light Rail shuts down just as the late night fun is beginning. That, and staying in a skywalked hotel (Hyatt, Sheraton, eventually the Hilton) and being so conveniently close to con stuff is priceless. Link to post Share on other sites
calculusman 0 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I can think of some good reasons. For example, the Light Rail shuts down just as the late night fun is beginning. That, and staying in a skywalked hotel (Hyatt, Sheraton, eventually the Hilton) and being so conveniently close to con stuff is priceless. Link to post Share on other sites
Aresef 113 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Speaking from experience, don't try to organize a room yourself. Find a friend and hop aboard or something. Oh the horror stories I have. Link to post Share on other sites
calculusman 0 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Speaking from experience, don't try to organize a room yourself. Find a friend and hop aboard or something. Oh the horror stories I have. Link to post Share on other sites
tygerchickchibi 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I heard from my cousin who was at the Con Feedback session that the Days Inn will start taking reservations August 15th for next year. Is this info correct or can anyone give me any more info on hotels for next year? Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleCroix 0 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Speaking from experience, don't try to organize a room yourself. Find a friend and hop aboard or something. Oh the horror stories I have. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryouko 0 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Our group at the hotel that I manage is usually around 30 people. Four years running and have yet to have a problem. *knocks on wood* Link to post Share on other sites
calculusman 0 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Well cool. I guess when hotels are announced I'll fly over here to see if anyone is looking for people to join their group. If I could stay in downtown without breaking the bank, I'd certainly like to. I guess it varies on whether people leave sunday or stay over sunday. Given that it's a 5 to 6 hour drive back to me, I'd prefer to stay over Sunday and drive back monday, but I guess all that would get sorted out when I look for groups looking for another person. Link to post Share on other sites
bohemianbeauty 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 how is the Day's Inn, btw? it appears Otakon-goers swear by it and the fact it sells out so quickly seems to be proof of that but i'm just wondering from those who have stayed there what it's like. not to stray from topic, but this year i was at the Holiday Inn which is just as close and beautiful; one of the nicest rooms i've stayed in, plus the staff was very friendly and helpful. we paid $174/night for it which isn't bad for the range in baltimore. also, the holiday inn won't take reservations more than 50 weeks in advance so there's time to relax & wait for the Ota-rates to pop-up ^^ Link to post Share on other sites
Ryouko 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you're looking for nice rooms, the Days Inn isn't it. It's just a convenient place to stay. The rooms are small, we were pretty compact with five people in a two bed room. So are the bathrooms, the sink is even out in the main room cause it can't fit in there. Link to post Share on other sites
toujourspret 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've stayed at the Day's, the Holiday, the Hyatt, the Sheraton, and the other Sheraton (former Wyndam). My favorite is, hands down, the Sheraton. The room was huge, with lots of space, and amazingly conveniently located. The Holiday and Day's are tied for the bottom because honestly, the Day's is just skeevy but has a fridge and is closer, but the extra block and the lack of fridge are really worth not having a fridge. The Sheraton and the Hyatt top out the group, with the Sheraton coming out a bit higher--mostly because I don't know what the customer service is like at the Hyatt. The Hyatt is nice, but costs a boatload and the room I stayed in was a little on the small side. Smack in the middle is the Sheraton (former Wyndam)--the rooms aren't particularly small, but they're not huge. They fit about seven in a quad a little uncomfortably (I'd recommend no more than five or six, really), and they're very affordable. I've pretty much stayed almost everywhere, and I definitely play favorites. I wouldn't stay at Day's unless it was being paid for, and with room refunds from gofering covering almost all of my share of my room at the Sheraton, maybe not even then. Link to post Share on other sites
shoujokakumeijchan 0 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I agree with "wouldn't stay at the Days unless it was being paid for." (Which it is, so I stay there, but hey.) Having a fridge is a HUGE convienience though, when you don't have time to eat during "normal people hours." And it's not like I spent much time in the room anyway - leave at 7:30 AM, return between midnight and 2:30 AM, sleep, rinse and repeat. All in all it's not a bad place for a regular-sized group of people to shower, sleep and store their stuff - more than that and going elsewhere is probably preferable. In past years I've stayed at the Renaissance, the Wyndham (now Sheraton #2) and the Radission, but I gave up organizing my own hotel rooms after last year and coincidentally, this year was remarkably stress-free in that department. When I had a choice, I booked rooms at the Holiday Inn. The employees are hit-or-miss but the rooms are nicer than the Days (until they started cramming all of Otakon in the second tower with the smaller rooms, anyway), not much more expensive, and not really much further away.. And I brought a cooler with food back then anyway, so the lack of fridge was negligible. Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 holiday inn amenities.. Spa Facilities Sauna Whirlpool i dont know about you, but after a long walk at the con i think i'd cook like a lobster in that whirlpool and sauna till i was red as a beet Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Scotsman 0 Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thought to consider: In all the time I've stayed at hotels for Otakon as a staffer, I've NEVER had the time to do ANYTHING that counts as an amenity at a hotel. No time for the pool, or the hot tub (much as I could have used the latter), or the bar, or anything of that sort. So what does that matter? Actually, no, wait, I use the business center to check my e-mail once a day. If I were paying to come to Otakon, I would be trying to extract every last cent of value out of my membership. Though, if I were paying $50 a head per night to crash with four folks in a hotel room, I guess I'd make time for the pool/hot tub as well.......... :? Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 oh trust me scots...there where times i rather have sat in a hot tub instead of spending two hours taking a nap Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Seeing as the Days is around 160 a night, and I really don't care about hotel quality or amenities since I'll only be spending about 6 hours a night in the room (though a fridge would be nice...) I think I'll survive a sub-par hotel that's a stone's throw away from the BCC. The conveinience just can't be beat. This past year I was stuck at the Mariott about 7 or 8 blocks away.. it was a little creepy walking back at night and I had to stay with my friend and his girlfriend (yeah, they slept together, I was on the sofa.... awkwarrrrrrd ><) I'd much rather just have a room to myself and my girlfriend, be able to get up in the morning and walk right over to the BCC in less than a minute, and walk back when we need to all in short time. Besides, who wants to walk a sizeable distance to your hotel after you've been OtakuRaving for 3 hours... XD Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Soooo... who's gonna be the first to call the Days at 8AM on Wednesday the 15th? Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Neuco 0 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Soooo... who's gonna be the first to call the Days at 8AM on Wednesday the 15th? Link to post Share on other sites
seaofclouds 0 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm planning to call at midnight...but I have a feeling so are a lot of other people. None the less...I'll be up all night since I'll be at work. So I'm bound to get through at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Fist of the North Star 0 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yeah....tried calling today because my co-host was swearing to me up and down they said the 14'th. I got the response of "It will be sometime this week". I'll also be calling tonight as it'll only be a few hours after I'm done work. Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I get out of work right at midnight, so we'll see how that goes I guess XD EDIT: I just spoke with a representative from reservations. They said they won't accept reservations until 8AM, when their reservations office opens. Link to post Share on other sites
seaofclouds 0 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm still going to try it tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
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