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I think it's funny that they don't read the dates that say 2011
Fair warning...the Sheraton makes you pay RIGHT as you check in. I stayed there last year and was told on the phone that payment was at check-out....NOPE, they wanted the payment up front as I checked into the hotel. That led to a wonderful hunt for all my roommates so I could gather the money required.
Also I paid up front because of how I booked the room, that is the key factor in if you pay front or at checkout.
2. How soon should I consider booking a room somewhere? Last year I just stayed at parent's house in Kent and took light rail into PAX
when I was a loner, byoc was great. I'd go there to chill out all the time. but last year i met up with a lot of friends and spent less than 5 min there the whole of pax. as such I won't be getting a byoc pass this year... maybe. but byoc is great. if alone or if all your friends are getting a byoc pass, go for it 100%. otherwise, it's your choice that can go either way.
you register to byoc for access to the byoc area and your own byoc space.
Trying to find out if we should try to reserve now, or if we can wait for the PAX rooms.
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Were you paying by cash or credit card? I was at the Sheraton last year too, and didn't pay until checkout. Might be because you were rooming with others?
Also, still looking for info on Homewood's smoking rooms so I know if I can wait for the PAX rooms or need to grab other.
Have you tried calling the Homewood to ask?
Shipping cookies for Prime 2013
I've often wondered how many Paxites are actually local. Personally I think it'd lose some of it's charm if I didn't have to fly to get there (and be in a city I'm not used to.) Half the fun IMHO.
I don't know, there's something to be said for falling out of bed and making the 20 minute drive to get there. Pretty sure TSA isn't all up in your stuff to cross 520, yet. It's going to be different being car-free in Seattle, I haven't done that since I was 16.
Shipping cookies for Prime 2013
I'll try calling tonight. I just figured the front desk people wouldn't have that info - but duh, of course I should call. Thanks.
Also, @tsrblke - even for us localites, it's like a mini-vacation to get away from work/home for a few days and stay at the hotel and do PAX all weekend.
Everything official comes via @official_pax, it is the only official account that tweets about hotels and badges. Things that hit the forums sometimes get tweeted by @paxcommunity, an unofficial account run by a few community members.
Technically, I've stayed there. But it was whilst waiting in line overnight for a movie. Shared with friends and we each got a shift to nap. I was tired and quickly in and out, but it seemed nice, didn't make me cringe, and the beds were comfy (I fell asleep really quickly and slept well, which I didn't expect). As I recall, though, the hotel restaurant is kind of fancy, so maybe save your budget by not eating there
I can't argue with that. Although this is the Vacation for the Wife and I, it adds something to it, IMHO. (Of course that also makes it a bit more stressful because there's this "must get enjoyment out of this" vibe that causes us to overexert ourselves.)
@istoleyourfood parking is ridiculously expensive, hard to find spaces and they're all small spaces. I'm definitely not hiring a car this time.
Wooooooooooooo, coming to PAX!!!
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I've driven up and parked a couple times. I usually park in the Two Union Square building, which is pretty much connected to the convention center. Not impossible to park at all. But I can't say off the top of my head how much we paid for parking. To be safe - expect $25 per day if you're driving/parking, and be pleasantly surprised at less.
Our friend parked his car on our Hyatt room, it was $40/day, but it was 24 valet with in and out privledges. However, keep in mind that only applies if you have a room or know someone with a room at the Hyatt (FWIW, I think it was actually the same lot the WSCC uses, he was just garunteed a spot and got to leave it overnight.