tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post5283007328290094189..comments2023-11-06T20:59:02.254-08:00Comments on Comic-Con Guide: Early Bird Hotel Sale is onValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289772971099476495noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-17581445496797064652017-03-24T20:45:10.682-07:002017-03-24T20:45:10.682-07:00Good point. But you can hand the reservation off t...Good point. But you can hand the reservation off to someone if you trust them - you just have to check in. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289772971099476495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-5261617980735269832017-03-24T12:03:43.776-07:002017-03-24T12:03:43.776-07:00Just want to point out that this year Early Bird r...Just want to point out that this year Early Bird reservations are non-transferable. This is up on the CCI website. Also, most hotels have a 3-4 night minimum for booking. Don't book an early bird reservation unless you KNOW you are going to the con (badge or no). Transmute Junnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-65615310679071206172017-03-23T17:14:40.758-07:002017-03-23T17:14:40.758-07:00A couple of reasons. There's been an ongoing i...A couple of reasons. There's been an ongoing issue with CCI trying to get local hotels to agree to making a certain number of rooms available at the discounted rate; the hotels know they can charge and get way more. You may remember a few years ago when the hotel reservation page had a link to book prime hotels like Marriott Marquis and Hilton Bayfront at full price. CCI has done a good job of cutting deals with the hotels but it's still an issue. <br /><br />Also, while the number of attendees has stayed the same, the number of people involved in the show has grown quite a bit over the years in terms of company staffers, PR people, even media. And there are way more people involved in outside events, as well as people who won't go to the Con proper but just want to make the scene. We do have newish hotels like Hotel Z and the Pendry but they can't offset the total increase in demand, unfortunately.<br /><br />Some of my friends who you'd think would have more clout, given their roles in the industry, have a hard time getting hotel rooms too. It's not just attendees who are suffering.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289772971099476495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-81216703413077747262017-03-23T13:42:34.306-07:002017-03-23T13:42:34.306-07:00My question is why are hotel's harder to,get ...My question is why are hotel's harder to,get then before? We have more hotel's and the same number of people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-10560215935965210642017-03-23T10:30:48.302-07:002017-03-23T10:30:48.302-07:00The rooms are decent; the breakfast buffet was ama...The rooms are decent; the breakfast buffet was amazing when I stayed there. It's on the water and they have a nice area out back. But the main selling point for Early Bird is the proximity to the convention center.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289772971099476495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-35068598973528584172017-03-23T10:09:08.784-07:002017-03-23T10:09:08.784-07:00We've always stayed at the Doubletree by the H...We've always stayed at the Doubletree by the Hazard Center. <br /><br />Pros: Nice hotel, walking distance to starbucks & lots of restaurants - cheap & nice both, complementary breakfast is a great $$ saver. Trolley and Shuttle access both available.<br /><br />Cons: Furthest away, last stop on the shuttle so if you want to get to a 10 am panel, you may encounter full shuttle buses. Bummer to have to take a 25-30 minute trip back at the end of a long day.<br /><br />How are the rooms / restaurant availability / parking at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina? What am I getting for my extra $14/night (plus breakfast costs!), other than shorter shuttle ride?IWBytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520758094689378004noreply@blogger.com