I'm curious... say I wanted to stay for a night. This sounds incredibly fun but also very strange, and this thread has had both good and bad reports of staying. I suppose it's all part of the FUN, but would you recommend such sleeping appointments?
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Good news and bad news folks. "cafeganesha" just offered me a 3 day pass that her friend is not able to use! That means I will still be able to see many of you. The bad new is I still can't afford to stay at the GT. Maybe next year the staff with get their shit together and work out a deal with me.
I'm curious... say I wanted to stay for a night. This sounds incredibly fun but also very strange, and this thread has had both good and bad reports of staying. I suppose it's all part of the FUN, but would you recommend such sleeping appointments?
yes, but you're sol for this year, rooms were sold out many months ago.
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I'm curious... say I wanted to stay for a night. This sounds incredibly fun but also very strange, and this thread has had both good and bad reports of staying. I suppose it's all part of the FUN, but would you recommend such sleeping appointments?
yes, but you're sol for this year, rooms were sold out many months ago.
Actually, a bunch of beds were canceled in the last couple of days, although they've probably already been filled again.
Ok, so I'm writing up my packing list for PAX, and I've never stayed at a Hostel. What am I going to have to bring that I wouldn't need to bring if I was staying at a hotel?
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Ok, so I'm writing up my packing list for PAX, and I've never stayed at a Hostel. What am I going to have to bring that I wouldn't need to bring if I was staying at a hotel?
shit qs, i didn't know you were staying at the gt! all you need: soap on a rope! lawl.
basic sleeping amenities are provided, but bring a towel and soap and shampoo, in addition to that which you would normally bring to a hotel.
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Ok, so I'm writing up my packing list for PAX, and I've never stayed at a Hostel. What am I going to have to bring that I wouldn't need to bring if I was staying at a hotel?
shit qs, i didn't know you were staying at the gt! all you need: soap on a rope! lawl.
basic sleeping amenities are provided, but bring a towel and soap and shampoo, in addition to that which you would normally bring to a hotel.
Don't forget to bring a padlock! They provide lockers but I'm not sure they provide locks for them.
About how big are the lockers, for reference?
They are 2 under every bunk and are pretty fucking big. I was able to fit a large suitcase, a travel bag and some other assorted crap in one with plenty of room to spare.
You could probably fit, like 3 dead bodies in there.
Don't forget to bring a padlock! They provide lockers but I'm not sure they provide locks for them.
About how big are the lockers, for reference?
They are 2 under every bunk and are pretty fucking big. I was able to fit a large suitcase, a travel bag and some other assorted crap in one with plenty of room to spare.
You could probably fit, like 3 dead bodies in there.
I will make a sign to put somewhere in the commons area of the hostel, where all PAXers can write in their name, forum handle, twitter, and room number. Look for it! I should be arriving Thurs early afternoon.
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edited September 2009
great news! well, for me, anyway. I guess someone cancelled their reservation, because i called up the gt last night and they allowed me to add thursday to my reservation. so i will be checking in thursday afternoon with my good friend and forum member, deiru.
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I was happy to see a spread of food Thursday night when I arrived. Free food Thursdays (we had Tortillas, Tacos, etc) and Sundays (spaghetti). Toast and eggs (cook yourself) every morning. Of course, those of us who went knew that so I suppose I'm preaching to the choir.
My friend and I have both said that for the next PAX, we'll stay at the GT.
Pro: Wifi, public Macs and Linux computers, sheets and pillows on beds, 4 electrical outlets per bed
Cons: Toilets are "tied" to the showers so if one shower is being used, that's also one less toilet that can be used.
Wifi was flaky. Public PCs often disconnected from network.
The staff were friendly. Someone was on hand 24 hours a day. You could come in any hour of the night.
The walk to the Washington Convention Center was roughly 10 minutes, and an easy walk.
Highly recommended.
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If I can not get special arrangements for next year, I might discourage people from staying. The staff totally flaked out on me this year (before I was resigned not to go). I am going to see if Koo or someone can work with them to get some sort of group rate going.
Yes, actually. That was the first downside of staying at GT. We were asked to pay for the stay before getting our room key (understandable) but it was the full rate. When asked about the PAX discount (as you'll see in my first post of this thread) they were no longer honoring the "we'll discuss the PAX discount when the time comes". There was no discount.
$130 for 4 nights is better than $130 per night at a cheap hotel, but is still a kick in the junk when you consider that PAX brought the place to capacity and months in advance at that.
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edited September 2009
Of course, they also sold out regardless of a discount. If I were a business man, I wouldn't lower the price either, there's no incentive. They would still sell out.
They were a fun place though. I got to teach a Canadian down for Bumpershoot how to play Dominion.
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edited September 2009
gt was kinda shit for me. way too hot, roommate stole my room key, so i lost my $20 deposit, i was on the top bunk, locked my key in the box, and my cell phone fell down below the beds at 3:30 am the first night, but at least the place had a roof!
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Yes, actually. That was the first downside of staying at GT. We were asked to pay for the stay before getting our room key (understandable) but it was the full rate. When asked about the PAX discount (as you'll see in my first post of this thread) they were no longer honoring the "we'll discuss the PAX discount when the time comes". There was no discount.
$130 for 4 nights is better than $130 per night at a cheap hotel, but is still a kick in the junk when you consider that PAX brought the place to capacity and months in advance at that.
Last year everyone got a kick-ass party for the same $130. It just seems that this year they were unresponsive and rude to me. All I am saying is that; if the management is not more responsive and accommodating, I would discourage people from staying. I could easily host a party somewhere else if they are not interested in our business.
Yeah, for me it was the perfect place to come back to shower and pass out at 3 AM after a day of walking the convention and a night of concerts, regardless of the price. Also, the free Thursday dinner was an absolute godsend after a day on the PAXtrain. Highly recommended here, too.
GT was alright. It seemed REALLY busy this year compared to last year. This year I caught my roommates trying to peep in on me while I was suffering from the early symptoms of the PAX plague (I had the privacy curtains pulled shut) -- dude kinda creeped me out. And, had another set of roomies that were cyclist that had the funkiest (effin' PU) clothes I've ever smelled spread across the room right next to our bottom bunk one night.
GT is cheap and considering you don't spend much time there its worth the price but I've come to value my privacy and sanity and think a 3rd year in a row there I just can't do if we make the trip back to Seattle. Think if we do it again we'll try to get other PAX people to share the room with us rather than taking our chances with total strangers.
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GT was alright. It seemed REALLY busy this year compared to last year. This year I caught my roommates trying to peep in on me while I was suffering from the early symptoms of the PAX plague (I had the privacy curtains pulled shut) -- dude kinda creeped me out. And, had another set of roomies that were cyclist that had the funkiest (effin' PU) clothes I've ever smelled spread across the room right next to our bottom bunk one night.
GT is cheap and considering you don't spend much time there its worth the price but I've come to value my privacy and sanity and think a 3rd year in a row there I just can't do if we make the trip back to Seattle. Think if we do it again we'll try to get other PAX people to share the room with us rather than taking our chances with total strangers.
for around $50/night, you can share a room in the sheraton or around with a few others. much nicer accomodations, way better shower (not to mention some water pressure!), and better breakfast and all that.
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GT was alright. It seemed REALLY busy this year compared to last year. This year I caught my roommates trying to peep in on me while I was suffering from the early symptoms of the PAX plague (I had the privacy curtains pulled shut) -- dude kinda creeped me out. And, had another set of roomies that were cyclist that had the funkiest (effin' PU) clothes I've ever smelled spread across the room right next to our bottom bunk one night.
GT is cheap and considering you don't spend much time there its worth the price but I've come to value my privacy and sanity and think a 3rd year in a row there I just can't do if we make the trip back to Seattle. Think if we do it again we'll try to get other PAX people to share the room with us rather than taking our chances with total strangers.
for around $50/night, you can share a room in the sheraton or around with a few others. much nicer accomodations, way better shower (not to mention some water pressure!), and better breakfast and all that.
This man speaks the truth, I spent a total of something like $190 for 4 nights in a very nice hotel.
Honestly I hated my stay at the GT and won't be staying their next year.
Pro: Awesome roommates - room was filled with all PAX people so yay!
Con: Rooms were musty and overly warm and i'm pretty sure they contributed to my horrid sickness, bunkers under bed were fucking annoying to access in a room that was barely wide enough to open said bunkers, didn't feel comfortable leaving even clothing out of bunker (not because of roommates but because of other patrons/staff)
most of my issued with GT centered around the room, and for me, if i'm not comfortable in the room I'm not going to sleep well, so the GT does me no good as even a place to sleep for a couple hours.
So next year, definitely gonna get a hotel room and a couple of roomates, yay for comfortable place to crash and non-sketchy cleaning staff!
Honestly I hated my stay at the GT and won't be staying their next year.
Pro: Awesome roommates - room was filled with all PAX people so yay!
Con: Rooms were musty and overly warm and i'm pretty sure they contributed to my horrid sickness, bunkers under bed were fucking annoying to access in a room that was barely wide enough to open said bunkers, didn't feel comfortable leaving even clothing out of bunker (not because of roommates but because of other patrons/staff)
most of my issued with GT centered around the room, and for me, if i'm not comfortable in the room I'm not going to sleep well, so the GT does me no good as even a place to sleep for a couple hours.
So next year, definitely gonna get a hotel room and a couple of roomates, yay for comfortable place to crash and non-sketchy cleaning staff!
You haven't met many hotel cleaning staff people have you?
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yes, but you're sol for this year, rooms were sold out many months ago.
Sounds like a good idea.
Actually, a bunch of beds were canceled in the last couple of days, although they've probably already been filled again.
shit qs, i didn't know you were staying at the gt! all you need: soap on a rope! lawl.
basic sleeping amenities are provided, but bring a towel and soap and shampoo, in addition to that which you would normally bring to a hotel.
Boy, I be riding light & thin this year...
You can rent a lock for 5 or 10 dollars. They also have padlocks available for sale in the vending machine near the front desk.
About how big are the lockers, for reference?
They are 2 under every bunk and are pretty fucking big. I was able to fit a large suitcase, a travel bag and some other assorted crap in one with plenty of room to spare.
You could probably fit, like 3 dead bodies in there.
Chopped or un-chopped?
So, who has stayed at the GT who can answer this? Should I bring a sleeping bag and pillow?
Come now, it's a hostel, not a soup kitchen. Or bus shelter. Or something. Point is, they have proper beds.
I look forward to that sign up sheet, cafeganesha. Need to find some fellow GTers to hang with during the off-hours.
Edit: Sorry, I see the post from eye_shuh earlier on. Am browser the f0s on my PSP, so I'm trying to keep it together :P
I was happy to see a spread of food Thursday night when I arrived. Free food Thursdays (we had Tortillas, Tacos, etc) and Sundays (spaghetti). Toast and eggs (cook yourself) every morning. Of course, those of us who went knew that so I suppose I'm preaching to the choir.
My friend and I have both said that for the next PAX, we'll stay at the GT.
Pro: Wifi, public Macs and Linux computers, sheets and pillows on beds, 4 electrical outlets per bed
Cons: Toilets are "tied" to the showers so if one shower is being used, that's also one less toilet that can be used.
Wifi was flaky. Public PCs often disconnected from network.
The staff were friendly. Someone was on hand 24 hours a day. You could come in any hour of the night.
The walk to the Washington Convention Center was roughly 10 minutes, and an easy walk.
Highly recommended.
$130 for 4 nights is better than $130 per night at a cheap hotel, but is still a kick in the junk when you consider that PAX brought the place to capacity and months in advance at that.
They were a fun place though. I got to teach a Canadian down for Bumpershoot how to play Dominion.
Last year everyone got a kick-ass party for the same $130. It just seems that this year they were unresponsive and rude to me. All I am saying is that; if the management is not more responsive and accommodating, I would discourage people from staying. I could easily host a party somewhere else if they are not interested in our business.
GT is cheap and considering you don't spend much time there its worth the price but I've come to value my privacy and sanity and think a 3rd year in a row there I just can't do if we make the trip back to Seattle. Think if we do it again we'll try to get other PAX people to share the room with us rather than taking our chances with total strangers.
for around $50/night, you can share a room in the sheraton or around with a few others. much nicer accomodations, way better shower (not to mention some water pressure!), and better breakfast and all that.
This man speaks the truth, I spent a total of something like $190 for 4 nights in a very nice hotel.
Pro: Awesome roommates - room was filled with all PAX people so yay!
Con: Rooms were musty and overly warm and i'm pretty sure they contributed to my horrid sickness, bunkers under bed were fucking annoying to access in a room that was barely wide enough to open said bunkers, didn't feel comfortable leaving even clothing out of bunker (not because of roommates but because of other patrons/staff)
most of my issued with GT centered around the room, and for me, if i'm not comfortable in the room I'm not going to sleep well, so the GT does me no good as even a place to sleep for a couple hours.
So next year, definitely gonna get a hotel room and a couple of roomates, yay for comfortable place to crash and non-sketchy cleaning staff!
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You haven't met many hotel cleaning staff people have you?