Lynn- regarding all of this, do you think we should plan for 2 $89 rooms
in the event we don't find at least one more person? (I'll pay double
and use one full bed.)???
Lynn Scheu wrote:
>
> Helen, Sylvia and interested Conch-L members,
>
> The latest word from our convention chairman, Gene Everson, indicates that
> part of the information Syvia's daughter got from the Galt House is
> correct. It seems that there are indeed no $79 rooms left at this time,
> and that they sold out very rapidly after the hotel registration forms went
> out in the December American Conchologist. We are as sorry as we can be
> about this shortage but, this late in the game (just two months from
> yesterday!), it is good that we do have reasonable rooms available. As to
> why we were told yesterday that there were plenty of $79 rooms left, that
> remains to be fully investigated.
> There are plenty of "Executive Suites" at $89 for 2 registered guests
> (convention rate) available though, rooms which normally rent for $140 per
> night. And I really recommend them over the $79 room anyway, having that
> nice big living room, two double beds. and a refrigerator too.
> Our main contact at the hotel, Lora Lee Ion, feels certain that some $79
> rooms will become available in early June (see last paragraph below.).
> Lora Lee recommends that anyone who absolutely wants a $79 room follow this
> procedure:
> *First, ask for a $79 room. (Be sure to tell them you are with the COA
> Convention.)
> *Then, if they tell you there are none, ask to be put on the waiting list
> for a $79 room.
> *Next, make a reservation for the $89 room to be sure you are covered and
> have a room for the convention. I am not clear yet on how you will be
> notified if the cheaper room comes up, but will find out more and let you
> know when I know. Presumably (hopefully) it will be automatic if you are on
> the waiting list.
> There is a limited supply of two bedroom suites available too in the East
> Tower. At $295 a night base. Before you howl at me and moan, let me
> explain. Each suite has two bedrooms with two double beds, two bathrooms, a
> wet bar and refrigerator, and a living room that is immense, palatial, and
> three couches, chairs, dining set, and a balcony over the river,
> etc...etc...That works out to be pretty cheap per person. Our Conch-L Party
> is going to be held in one of them and the Hospitality Suite will be held
> in another.
> There are also some much more plush one bedroom suites called Parlor
> Suites or River Suites (as opposed to Executive Suites) which have
> balconies and are lovely, I hear, and in the West Tower where the
> convention rooms are located. They are $150 per night. I have not seen one
> of those either. I think there are a few other options as well.
> Also, if you are still looking for a roommate, Gene Everson is handling
> that. Get in touch with him at 502/429-5788. If at first you don't succeed
> in reaching him, keep trying. It is Kentucky Derby week here and everyone
> is very busy. It is not far off from being as festive a week as Mardi Gras
> is in New Orleans.
>
> Oh.. I should tell you something I just heard of for the first time (the
> things you learn, hosting a convention!) that the block of rooms reserved
> for us will expire on June 7. After that, any unreserved rooms are
> available to the first comers. This is some sort of standard procedure to
> protect the hotel against unsold rooms. So if you are working on your
> decision, don't wait to make reservations past that date.
>
> See you in June,
> Lynn Scheu
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