Gencon Hotel Reservations

[Nev the Deranged]

That reminds me.

Is there a reason to show up on Wednesday (and book an extra day hotelwise) for non-monkey types? I have the vague idea that some of the awards gatherings and maybe some Forge dinner get-together stuff happens on Wednesday, but my memory is shady. I don't have a problem showing up early (or even for that matter, helping out on Wednesday if that's possible), but if there's absolutely nothing going on that can be participated in without an exhibitor badge, I'd rather know ahead of time so I can plan accordingly.

Thanks!

[daMoose_Neo]

Diana Jones is Wednesday night, no?
Couple other awards Thursday & Friday night I think, but Diana Jones I think is Wednesday.

[Matt Gwinn]

I plan on checking in on Wednesday.  I doubt there will be any difficulty rounding up a game or two.  I know I will be itching to play something by then.

,Matt 

[Nev the Deranged]

Both good points. Thanks guys, I'll plan to show up on Wednesday then. ^_^

[Thunder_God]

I'm showing up on Tuesday, but that's only because my airplane lands Tuesday night (don't ask).

If anyone else is going to be there on Tuesday, I could hook up with them for some games.

[Valamir]

I don't have a badge number yet, so I can't get to the online booking info.

Anyone know what the GenCon rate is for the Crowne Plaza?

[Nev the Deranged]

As far as I can tell, the Embassy and the Marriott are both completely booked already. But I am not as hotel savvy as some people, so maybe there's something I'm overlooking. Or maybe there's not and everyone else also decided to book crazy early this year.

[Thunder_God]

I can tell you this, I booked a room at Embassy last week, but it only showed that room as available when it was entering on 14th and leaving on 20th. Odd, since you'd think a room that is open 14-20 is also open 15-19, apparently not.

[Nev the Deranged]

Huh. Odd. I've been trying to get reservations for 15-18, (Arriving Wednesday and leaving Sunday), and those dates are unavailable. I wonder what that's all about.

If I could afford to room by myself, I'd just do that, since single bed or bed-and-couch rooms seem to be available, but I can't.

I don't need a bed, though, so theoretically, I could split a bed-and-couch room with 3 other people... hmm.

[Troy_Costisick]

Huh. Odd. I've been trying to get reservations for 15-18, (Arriving Wednesday and leaving Sunday), and those dates are unavailable. I wonder what that's all about.

If I could afford to room by myself, I'd just do that, since single bed or bed-and-couch rooms seem to be available, but I can't.

I don't need a bed, though, so theoretically, I could split a bed-and-couch room with 3 other people... hmm.

Sometimes they say that rooms are unavailable because they've blocked them off for conventions.  Did you mention you were with GenCon?

Peace,

-Troy

[Nev the Deranged]

I haven't actually purchased my badge yet, so no. That's something to consider, though.

[GregStolze]

I suck at this -- almost never travel -- but I seem to remember two years ago getting somewhere out in the boonies that had an hourly shuttle to and from the con.  Anyone know about this?  Or, for that matter, anyone just want to grab me by the nose and point me to a place with a cheap single?  I suppose if worse comes to worst I could just drive in and out each day. 

-G.

[Nev the Deranged]

I have just confirmed via phone that the Marriott right by the con center is indeed booked solid for the GenCon weekend. Too bad, I was really hoping to sneak in there, the proximity and free parking are a huge bonus.

I have 2 potential traveling companion / roommates lined up, but as of now they are both tentative... guess I better find out for sure about them before making solid plans... hm.

Who else is still up in the air?

[GreatWolf]

I still need to make reservations.  However, I will be leaving Saturday night.  Will this be a problem for anyone?