Dragon*Con - One Man's Primer On Planning

[slave_to_anime]

I had planned to have this up a little while ago, but the article has been stalled out on the editor's desk for a week, and that was after it was late in me writing it. Go fig. Since I think it's relevant, and since while the Marriott is now booked solid, the Hyatt is an option, I figured I might as well get this out while I can. Hopefully, this

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[talonomega]

Is the con pricing for the hotel that sizeable to make the lottery of trying to get a hotel room worth it? That's what I was really asking on FB. quite frankly I would rather pay the premium but be guaranteed a room, than jump through the ridiculous hurdles for the chance of it.

[slave_to_anime]

Well, first off, I still have no idea if the option is available. I certainly didn't check before, but I certainly could for 2013

That said, I have good reason to believe that the con rate is probably discounted on the order of about $50/night+, because the con really does book close to every last room available. I will certainly try to confirm it next year, but looking at some comparables, this seems sound.

In case you want a hint about how bad this could potentially be, though: I just checked at the Sheraton (one of the hosts, frankly either the least or second-to-least ideal, depending on your priorities), you CAN book a fully-refundable rate right now as general. For a 1 queen bedded room for 4 people. For $330/night. If you pay up front. If you want to pay at con time, it'd be $340/night. Mind you, the hotel charges $209/night for 4 people at con rate when that block opens, and that'll likely be for 2 beds, not 1. The Sheraton is not the Marriott. But it will book solid for Dragon*Con. This is certain

[koneko]

[slave_to_anime]

Honestly, I'm not sure. I stayed at the Hyatt in 2009, in the Radius tower. My memory is of the rooms being small there, but at least fairly modern. It seemed like the rooms were nice enough, based on what was in Leonard's party room, but that's not much of a indicator.

I guess I should add notes to check the wiki or somesuch. The multiple tunnels do help for sure, though.

[phavorianne]

XD! Awesome overview!
I definitely want to go again someday! There's so much to see and do! And hopefully next time I'll figure out what to do about that jet lag.

[lionboogy]

Well, I can safely say I am done done done on all the core items. ^_^

[strongest_shld]

thanks for the write up jason! Im serious this year about getting there...so ill definitely keep my eyes open for cheap flights as it gets closer. Now to come up with some fun silly costumes that fit in a suitcase....