I never planned a hotel for Prime before. I know what the big 3 for East are, but which Hotel(s) are the best for pax prime?
Depends on what your primary Prime objective is. If you're heavy into cosplay, the Sheraton is probably where you want to be so you don't have to walk quite as much.
Hmm, it seems like the heavy crowds (both people coming into/exiting the hotel as well as people travelling for panels) may make it cumbersome for those with bigger costumes.
If you're into tabletop, my vote would go for the Olive 8 because their TT area was far and away the best one in the entire convention.
It's pretty neat, to go from your room to looking through a library of games to check out inside of a minute.
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Quick question as I have never run into this situation before.
If Hotel reservations go on sale before tickets, what is the cancellation policy through onPeak? I want to make sure I can cancel a reservation if I don't get tickets as that is becoming a more likely scenario each year Prime gains popularity.
Quick question as I have never run into this situation before.
If Hotel reservations go on sale before tickets, what is the cancellation policy through onPeak? I want to make sure I can cancel a reservation if I don't get tickets as that is becoming a more likely scenario each year Prime gains popularity.
Usually 72 hours notice if paying with a credit card. Not sure for other payment methods.
If Hotel reservations go on sale before tickets, what is the cancellation policy through onPeak? I want to make sure I can cancel a reservation if I don't get tickets as that is becoming a more likely scenario each year Prime gains popularity.
I know for the past couple years hotel reservations went live the same time as tickets. My first year they went live after tickets.
Hotels going live after tickets would be great. Being stuck in 2 crashing websites at once is pretty stressful.
I kind of like the simultaneous release. It forces people to make choices: Book the hotel and risk having to scalp your badges, or get your badges and risk having to pay through the nose for your hotel. It creates a certain equality to the process.
Quick question as I have never run into this situation before.
If Hotel reservations go on sale before tickets, what is the cancellation policy through onPeak? I want to make sure I can cancel a reservation if I don't get tickets as that is becoming a more likely scenario each year Prime gains popularity.
Usually 72 hours notice if paying with a credit card. Not sure for other payment methods.
The late cancellation charge also varies by hotel: I cancelled about 24 hours before East 2013 (decided eating the charge + sharing with someone else was still cheaper), and it cost me 1 night's stay as a late fee.
Was anyone else super bummed the Sheraton didnt have a hot tub? My group of rowdy Canadian friends typically partake in drunken festivities and meet some great people in that hot tub, I was pretty sad it wasnt there anymore.
Was anyone else super bummed the Sheraton didnt have a hot tub? My group of rowdy Canadian friends typically partake in drunken festivities and meet some great people in that hot tub, I was pretty sad it wasnt there anymore.
Was anyone else super bummed the Sheraton didnt have a hot tub? My group of rowdy Canadian friends typically partake in drunken festivities and meet some great people in that hot tub, I was pretty sad it wasnt there anymore.
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Wouldn't anything pertaining to a hotel stay whatsoever be considered a first world problem? I'd like to think so at least....
Was anyone else super bummed the Sheraton didnt have a hot tub? My group of rowdy Canadian friends typically partake in drunken festivities and meet some great people in that hot tub, I was pretty sad it wasnt there anymore.
#firstworldproblems
Wouldn't anything pertaining to a hotel stay whatsoever be considered a first world problem? I'd like to think so at least....
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I've started a new thread in PAX general, hopefully going to get some responses on the AirBNB service. Asking more people can only get more information for all of us.
Anyone do AirBnB for this last year? Was it a good idea?
Yes, AirBnB stories would be great! I was considering this for this year!
I actually have used it in NYC and Orlando before I moved there. It works great, I've never had a bad experience. The family I stayed with in NYC was very friendly and even had locks on the bedroom door for my peace of mind. They guy I stayed with in Orlando is still one of closest friends to this day. Make sure you stay at an AirBnB verified place though.
Hello all, completely new to PAX, but really wanting to go this year for self fulfillment reasons. Anyways, my question is simply: What is a good hotel for a pair of people who just want a clean, peaceful place to stay that is close by, and hopefully on the cheaper end? ...Also preferably with the kitchenette, because I would rather go shopping and cook than go out to eat every day.
Thank you.
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Nearby + kitchenette = Homewood Suites. 2 blocks from the center, basically full kitchen (minus oven). Not sure if it qualifies as "cheap" though; last year a quad occupancy room was $240/night after tax.
That sounds like it is more on the spendy end, hmm... thankfully I am only looking for a two person room, but still. I will keep it in mind though, thanks.
Does the Sheraton have kitchens? Last I recall it was cheaper than that. I also want to say that the Red Lion was cheaper too...
I was assuming most hotels were around $200 a night. =x
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Are kitchenettes common or uncommon for hotel rooms? I have only ever stayed at a single Hotel, which was technically a ship (the Queen Mary), which obviously did not have them, so I am... new to all of this. X3
Are kitchenettes common or uncommon for hotel rooms? I have only ever stayed at a single Hotel, which was technically a ship (the Queen Mary), which obviously did not have them, so I am... new to all of this. X3
They are very uncommon. Only specific types of hotels will have them, and they are usually not cheap.
That sounds like it is more on the spendy end, hmm... thankfully I am only looking for a two person room, but still. I will keep it in mind though, thanks.
Does the Sheraton have kitchens? Last I recall it was cheaper than that. I also want to say that the Red Lion was cheaper too...
I was assuming most hotels were around $200 a night. =x
$240 a night isnt bad for a quad occ at homewood suites. My invoice from last year for the Sheraton was $209 a night, so $30 more a night for essentially an apartment instead of a hotel room. 4 nights only adds $120 to your total cost if thats the case, broken down by the amount of people staying.
Hmm... could it be assumed that a two occupancy room at the Homewood Suites would cost 220 then? I believe I read in the FAQ that you add 10 dollars or so for each occupant.
Also, this is a dated question, but my homie was curious: Do restaurants still offer a free breakfast, or is that practice gone?
Also, this is a dated question, but my homie was curious: Do restaurants still offer a free breakfast, or is that practice gone?
I don't know about the homewood suites, but some hotels still offer free breakfast (that usually isn't very good). The Sheraton, however, does not - as do most of the "name" hotels (e.g., the Marriott, the Hilton, the Sheraton). If you stay at a hotel on the level of a hampton inn, you usually get free scrambled eggs/waffles/cereal.
And dinner, but only on non-holidays. Last year, we arrived just in time to partake of the free food for dinner. Nothing special, but better than the usual Continental 'Breakfast' (AKA a glass of juice/coffee and a wimpy croissant) one sees often.
I think I might have some pictures somewhere (some friends were asking what they were offering, and no, I did not post them on instagram ) if interested.
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Complimentary as... included in the price of the room? If so, homewood suites it is. Might not be fabulous, but getting some free meals will definitely help lower the price.
I would be interested in seeing, bacon.
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Complimentary as... included in the price of the room? If so, homewood suites it is. Might not be fabulous, but getting some free meals will definitely help lower the price.
I would be interested in seeing, bacon.
Yes, included in the cost of the room. I never gave them any cash when I went down to partake, nor did they ever make sure I was a guest or record anywhere that I had gone down and got something.
Dinner and a breakfast. The serving area is kind of small, but you take what you want yourself (not cafeteria style where they give you a fixed portion). There also wasn't anything saying you couldn't queue up more than once.
Nothing amazingly special, but better than some I've seen. They also offered wine and beer (was supposed to be local stuff IIRC, I didn't partake of that so I don't know if they limited everyone to a single glass or not).
There is a standard dishwasher under the sink, and a set of plates/cups/pots and pans/eating utensils in the cupboards and drawers. They really are set up like a small flat and aim for the 'home away from home' thing, especially with the grocery shopping service they offer.
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Hmm, so there is a PAX discount that some hotels offer. Generally how much is that? And does it change the daily rate at all? I see people talking about how this hotel, such as Homewood, is so and so many dollars per night, but when checking out their site, the prices vary from different nights... has me a little confused and concerned.
Yes there is generally a discount on rooms. PAX uses OnPeak to block off rooms at hotels and to negotiate special rates/deals with the hotels offered through the service. The actual discounts vary year to year and hotel to hotel.
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The room was very nice, clean and seemed newly updated and came standard with a mini-fridge. My only problem with the hotel was it was a bit farther away from the other hotels, still within easy enough walking distance but all uphill which can be killer after a full day of walking around PAX.
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Hmm, sounds like a possibility then, thanks. Even just a mini fridge can keep store some groceries. Though if Homewood is not much more then I will go for it for the free food, obviously. X3
Still, thank you kindly.
Oh! One last question, sorry. X3 How many occupants did that room have?
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Hmm, it seems like the heavy crowds (both people coming into/exiting the hotel as well as people travelling for panels) may make it cumbersome for those with bigger costumes.
It's pretty neat, to go from your room to looking through a library of games to check out inside of a minute.
If Hotel reservations go on sale before tickets, what is the cancellation policy through onPeak? I want to make sure I can cancel a reservation if I don't get tickets as that is becoming a more likely scenario each year Prime gains popularity.
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I know for the past couple years hotel reservations went live the same time as tickets. My first year they went live after tickets.
I kind of like the simultaneous release. It forces people to make choices: Book the hotel and risk having to scalp your badges, or get your badges and risk having to pay through the nose for your hotel. It creates a certain equality to the process.
The late cancellation charge also varies by hotel: I cancelled about 24 hours before East 2013 (decided eating the charge + sharing with someone else was still cheaper), and it cost me 1 night's stay as a late fee.
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Wouldn't anything pertaining to a hotel stay whatsoever be considered a first world problem? I'd like to think so at least....
Yes, AirBnB stories would be great! I was considering this for this year!
This whole forum is #firstworldproblems :P
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I actually have used it in NYC and Orlando before I moved there. It works great, I've never had a bad experience. The family I stayed with in NYC was very friendly and even had locks on the bedroom door for my peace of mind. They guy I stayed with in Orlando is still one of closest friends to this day. Make sure you stay at an AirBnB verified place though.
Thank you.
Does the Sheraton have kitchens? Last I recall it was cheaper than that. I also want to say that the Red Lion was cheaper too...
I was assuming most hotels were around $200 a night. =x
They definitely do not.
Are kitchenettes common or uncommon for hotel rooms? I have only ever stayed at a single Hotel, which was technically a ship (the Queen Mary), which obviously did not have them, so I am... new to all of this. X3
$240 a night isnt bad for a quad occ at homewood suites. My invoice from last year for the Sheraton was $209 a night, so $30 more a night for essentially an apartment instead of a hotel room. 4 nights only adds $120 to your total cost if thats the case, broken down by the amount of people staying.
Also, this is a dated question, but my homie was curious: Do restaurants still offer a free breakfast, or is that practice gone?
I don't know about the homewood suites, but some hotels still offer free breakfast (that usually isn't very good). The Sheraton, however, does not - as do most of the "name" hotels (e.g., the Marriott, the Hilton, the Sheraton). If you stay at a hotel on the level of a hampton inn, you usually get free scrambled eggs/waffles/cereal.
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I think I might have some pictures somewhere (some friends were asking what they were offering, and no, I did not post them on instagram
I would be interested in seeing, bacon.
Dinner and a breakfast. The serving area is kind of small, but you take what you want yourself (not cafeteria style where they give you a fixed portion). There also wasn't anything saying you couldn't queue up more than once.
http://i.imgur.com/xwq09P9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bJEqL8v.jpg
Nothing amazingly special, but better than some I've seen. They also offered wine and beer (was supposed to be local stuff IIRC, I didn't partake of that so I don't know if they limited everyone to a single glass or not).
Bonus picture, a view of the kitchenette:
http://i.imgur.com/4wAzrxu.jpg
There is a standard dishwasher under the sink, and a set of plates/cups/pots and pans/eating utensils in the cupboards and drawers. They really are set up like a small flat and aim for the 'home away from home' thing, especially with the grocery shopping service they offer.
Did they offer any fruit at all, or would be something that I would need to buy from the store?
Attendee: Prime 12,13,14 East 13
Attendee: Prime 12,13,14 East 13
Attendee: Prime 12,13,14 East 13
Still, thank you kindly.
Oh! One last question, sorry. X3 How many occupants did that room have?
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