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Posted by: seanery Aug 12 2004, 10:40 AM

I'm going tomorrow to look at hotels.

10am http://www.thecolumbusinn.com/ $99/night includes cooked to order Breakfast

then Holiday Inn Columbus
then Hampton Inn Edinburg

I hope the Columbus Inn works out

Posted by: Pnambic Aug 12 2004, 12:23 PM

I read a little about getting hotel rates slashed, even if you're not with a group, a little while back. If I remember correctly, these were some of their suggestions:

- Don't bother talking with the person at the counter. Call and speak with 'Reservations" or ask right off the bat to speak with someone in management.
- Always be very very nice.
- I think they said women were most times more successful than men. So maybe wear a dress Sean?
- Generally, the experts say about 40% less than the going rate is about as low as most hotels will go.

Posted by: itsa914 Aug 12 2004, 01:14 PM

My guys do this all the time when they travel for work. Ask for the manager. Based on last years turn out I would think it would be fair to say that you COULD have 20 rooms booked.

Posted by: seanery Aug 12 2004, 03:08 PM

I told the guy 10 - 20 rooms.
They have 29 rooms and 5 suites at The Columbus Inn.

Posted by: seanery Aug 13 2004, 12:22 PM

OK, The Columbus Inn is the place. It's not a 10, but it will work out nicely. It's got character-like our cars.

Posted by: itsa914 Aug 13 2004, 12:27 PM

About the same as the Best Western we stayed at for the MWC?

Posted by: seanery Aug 13 2004, 12:37 PM

It's a little bit more, but it includes a buffet breakfast at $99/night

Posted by: itsa914 Aug 13 2004, 12:45 PM

Kool

Posted by: seanery Aug 13 2004, 12:50 PM

that's still reasonable, right?

Posted by: itsa914 Aug 13 2004, 01:33 PM

I think so.

Posted by: Engman Aug 13 2004, 05:45 PM

Cool - I am in.

M

Posted by: Pnambic Aug 14 2004, 09:42 AM

Does that mean its rusting?