A whole bunch of my classmates and I are thinking about traveling for a big conference in a couple of months. Hotels are really expensive, and we'd want to go as cheap as possible. I'm wondering, what's the deal with packing a bunch of people in a room, with some sleeping on the floor? If you book a room for two people, and six end up sleeping there, will you get thrown out of the building if they find out? Or is this a common thing, like sneaking a bottle of soda into a movie theater? I feel kind of silly for not knowing, seems like this is sort of obvious, but I haven't really booked many hotels before. Posted by Swampjedi (Member # 7374) on :
Fire code?
Then there's always "profit maximization."
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
It's been my experience that hotels charge you extra per person beyond a set number (say, 4). I usually just don't tell them and, as long as you're not making a commotion it's pretty tough for them to find out. Just don't all go up to register together and ask for 8 keys after telling the clerk only 3 of you are in the room.
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
I work at a Hilton and we don't really keep track of that kind of thing. It only becomes a problem if you are making to much noise, or otherwise drawing negative attention to yourselves. I would also recommend not laying out your sleeping bags, and maybe having some of the people out of the room, when the housekeeper comes by.
It is also fairly common to have the option of getting a room with two double or queen sized beds. Those rooms are designed to have 4 people in them, so making it six wouldn't be that much of a jump.
Or maybe a suite. It typically isn't that much more expensive if you book a parlor room (the non bedroom part of a suite)on top of your hotel room.
If you're coming to Houston I can hook you up with a friends and family rate and maybe an upgrade. I suppose that goes out to everyone.
Posted by Zeugma (Member # 6636) on :
Awesome, guys, thanks. That was my impression, but if I'm going to be organizing this thing, I want to be careful. Right now it's looking like we'll just book for two, and maybe have four, and just not be jerks to our neighbors.
And no, not Houston, this'll be Baaahston. Thanks though! Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
Zeugma, the New England clump (at least me) could possibly hang out at some point. Let us know when you'll be in town. I save you from going to "Cheers".
-Bok
Posted by Zeugma (Member # 6636) on :
Cool Bok, we'll see! I went to this same conference in LA last year, and the only time I had to myself was between 3am and 7am, but we'll see!
Is it totally unreasonable to want to go to a Red Sox game with ten or fifteen people that week, or are cheap tickets possible to come by?
Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :
I would just call the hotel first, many have rooms suitable for 6 people, for not much more. Two double beds, and a sleep sofa should be more then adequate. If they say no when you call the first time, call back another time and then book for 2 or 4.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
quote: Is it totally unreasonable to want to go to a Red Sox game with ten or fifteen people that week
Yes. Fenway is SMALL, and Red Socks games sell out for the season fairly often, particularily since they remembered how to play baseball a few years ago. Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
They always knew how to play baseball, just not when it counted. And they have always sold out, but that doesn't mean someone won't sell you tickets.
It woild be tough to get tickets for a game between 3 and 7 AM, though.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
My son just said, "Since 2001 they've sold out."
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
They have. I bet you could get some "standing room only" tickets. Though, those...suck.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Oh, come on, Mack, you big wimp! Baseball games only last four hours or so...
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Right now it's looking like we'll just book for two, and maybe have four, and just not be jerks to our neighbors. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)