[CJAS Otakon] Shertaon and Hilton

[Joseph Wojciechowski]

Based on the size of the rooms and beds, the cost, and the fact that it is
probably all of a one minute difference in terms of actually getting to the
center, I vote for the Hilton.

Joseph Wojciechowski '11
2008-2010 CJAS Treasurer


On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 7:16 PM, <mayrlynray at aol.com> wrote:

>  Put our 3 votes for the Hilton. Penny, John, and I chatted it over and
> while we have no issues with floor space(Air beds FTW) a king size is HUGE
> and we'd rather stay at the cheaper hotel if it's no farther away.
>
> We don't mind much either way. but our opinion is cheaper+more beds = the
> right way ta go.
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: James Kao <jmk17 at cornell.edu>
> To: CJAS Otakon-goers list <otakon at cjas.org>
> Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 4:18 pm
> Subject: Re: [CJAS Otakon] Shertaon and Hilton
>
>  So basically, I have an equal number of rooms at the Sheraton and at
>
> the brand new Hilton, and I only want to handle a block at one of
>
> those hotels (I'll cancel all the rooms at the other one).
>
>
> Both hotels are connected to the convention center via skybridge (the
>
> Hilton is on the stadium side).
>
>
> The biggest difference is really that I was able to secure rooms with
>
> 2 beds at the Hilton, but all the rooms at the Sheraton have only 1
>
> bed. The Sheraton may also end up being somewhat more expensive, maybe
>
> by like $20 or so.
>
>
> Some people reported that they didn't get charged for parking at the
>
> Shertaon last year, but that is an anomaly, probably due to some error
>
> at the front desk. You shouldn't bank this happening.
>
>
> The Hilton is brand new and I haven't yet stayed in it, so I don't
>
> know what the room layout, etc... will be. It is connected to the
>
> convention via a skybridge near where registration is.
>
>
> The Sheraton's 1-bed rooms are definitely a little cramped because
>
> that one bed is King sized and takes up a lot of space.
>
>
> In general, my recommendation is for the Hilton, because although no
>
> one has ever stayed there before (since it's brand new), we have
>
> stayed in the king bed rooms at the Sheraton before, and they haven't
>
> been all that comfortable. However, some people have voiced a
>
> preference for the Sheraton, so I'd like to take some feedback before
>
> making a final decision.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 02:44:08PM -0400, krmyn at aim.com wrote:
>
> > I think we could make it work - maybe bring a foam pad or something. I like
>
> the Sheraton best too!
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > -----Original Message-----
>
> > From: Nikki Notaro <songstressrikku at hotmail.com>
>
> > To: otakon at cjas.org
>
> > Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 11:18 am
>
> > Subject: [CJAS Otakon] (no subject)
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Hello everyone!
>
> > I was just informed that the Sheraton hotel only has rooms with 1 bed
>
> available. James would like to know if this is an issue for anyone. If this
>
> won't work, he'll book rooms for the Hilton. Please give your feedback!
>
> > Thank you!
>
> >
>
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