one quick tip - do not pick the Pendry if it shows up on the lotto list. it still seems to be for non-attendees for the lotto despite showing up for regulars. was a waste of a slot on my request list.
I wonder if the new luxury hotel opening soon in downtown (on the same block as the Wyndham) will be part of the lottery pool, or it'll be like Pendry and only for VIPs and ballers.
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/san-diego/sanhb/hoteldetail
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-intercontinental-construction-20171129-story.html
I can't wait to hear someone report on their stay at ....The Pendry.But... but... but... We were told that some attendees were staying there. That some actually got rooms and it wasn't a complete waste of a pick ;)
So I went in 2017 but never participated in the hotel lottery. I got a crappy hostel in uptown SD and it was miserable. So for 2019 I want to go a little fancier and get a nice place to stay. My questions are:The hotel lottery went fairly smoothly this year, with plenty of hotels showing up much later within the last couple of weeks of the con.
How Bad is the hotel lottery, and would it be better to be in the early bird buyout instead?
(I personally don't mind staying far, but it would be fun to stay in a hotel close to gaslamp/the convention center/somewhere with some celeb sightings)
What kind of info is asked when filling out the forms for the hotel lottery? Is the process so extensive that by the time you fill out the form you are actually out of luck for booking the hotel room?
Does group buying for a hotel help you get a room easier, or does it matter if you're on your own?
I hope to attend SDCC next year for the first time. So to put in good vibes with the universe, I was able to book a hotel that's just a 30 minute walk from the convention center. - in the Little Italy area. For me, a 30 minute walk ain't a problem, but for others it may be. In any event, if I don't get a badge, I can easily cancel and it's refundable.
Does CCI gobble up all the rooms for a hotel, including the high-end suites? If you're rolling in cash, I imagine you could book one of those $$$$ suites directly through the hotel, yeah? Or I wonder if CCI takes those and reserves them for VIPs. Now that I think about it, I wonder if they do that for the Pendry.
That's smart. Personally, if I can't be right close by downtown I would always choose Little Italy. Especially now with so much great food. If you do end up there, make certain to check how close you are to the hotels in the area that are on the shuttle routes.
Thanks! Funny thing is that I'll be traveling to Italy in May of next year, so staying at a hotel in the Little Italy section of SD for CC would be perfect! And thanks for the intel about nearby hotel shuttles. Perhaps if I'm too tired to walk after a long day, I'll look into that. But otherwise, I'll look at the walk as exercise and a good way to decompress from all the crowds at the convention center. 8)Stayed in Little Italy my first year at SDCC. It was not bad at all. I did the walk to the convention center the first day, but the return is all up hill. Even 11 years ago, it was too much for me.
Stayed in Little Italy my first year at SDCC. It was not bad at all. I did the walk to the convention center the first day, but the return is all up hill. Even 11 years ago, it was too much for me.
It's easy to catch the trolley, though, and the Doubletree has a shuttle stop you can use.
Good luck getting badges next year.
just got this email from my good night inn reservation near seaworld for next year. this was my backup hotel. :(
Dear Valued Guest,
We see that you have made reservations with the Good Nite Inn near Seaworld during the dates of July 16, 2019, to July 22, 2019.
Due to a major system failure, erroneous rates posted at time of your booking that will not be honored.
You will need to cancel your reservation with the 3rd party channel you booked, and we invite you to please re-book with us again. The correct rates have been published, please call us and book directly with us or with 3rd party channel of your choosing.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
Steven Worthington
General Manager
619-543-9944
[email protected]
thanks everyone, someone posted the deal in the sdcc 2018 hotel thread a while ago. so i booked it.
no big deal
hopefully i won't need a backup hotel come next year after the hotelapocalypse. ;)
There are some hotels with rooms right now on 3rd party sites, just in case you want to hold something until the lottery next year.
There are some hotels with rooms right now on 3rd party sites, just in case you want to hold something until the lottery next year.
last year's Early Bird started on Nov 7 https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8898.0
from https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
Hotels
The Comic-Con 2019 Early Bird Hotel Sale will be opening soon! Please check back in early November for more information.
from https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
Hotels
The Comic-Con 2019 Early Bird Hotel Sale will be opening soon! Please check back in early November for more information.
Wow, things are moving along!
Someone said last year it started 11/7, which sounds right. I remember being blown away by how early it was.
Honestly I wish they'd move Hotelpocalypse up to match everything else - April still seems insanely late to me. I'd love it to go back to late February like it was a couple of times.
When you go to sign up for hotels in the lottery system, and if you get chosen, are you required to pay the whole of your reservation bill at once, or do you pay a deposit and then pay the rest in full upon arrival?
What happened with The Pendry? Were people able to book just to have their reservations cancelled later?It was on the hotel list of options but nobody ever got it.
It was on the hotel list of options but nobody ever got it.
Seems to be a waste of a choice when picking six hotels.
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Per the calendar links on last year's Early Bird thread
SDCC 2018 Early Bird Hotels Open: November 07, 2017
SDCC 2018 Early Bird Hotels Closed 12PDT: April 03, 2018
Can someone tell me about how much rooms are for the nearby hotels?? I got an Airbnb last year (great price BUT it was about a half hour away)... I would much rather stay nearby so I can go to my hotel to rest if need be but need to see if we can budget for that.$230 to $400 per night for gaslamp district. and adjacent hotels. Basicaly anything about a half mile or closer. Hotels in downtown but further out are ~200night. Im pretty sure you can see last years prices here on this forum as well as the comic-con.org website and the unofficial blog sdccblog.com , if you were curious about a particular hotel
Can someone tell me about how much rooms are for the nearby hotels?? I got an Airbnb last year (great price BUT it was about a half hour away)... I would much rather stay nearby so I can go to my hotel to rest if need be but need to see if we can budget for that.
$230 to $400 per night for gaslamp district. and adjacent hotels. Basicaly anything about a half mile or closer. Hotels in downtown but further out are ~200night. Im pretty sure you can see last years prices here on this forum as well as the comic-con.org website and the unofficial blog sdccblog.com , if you were curious about a particular hotel
I am booking travel for work and decided to see if I could get a corporate rate for SDCC. The preferred San Diego hotel for our very large organization is the Pendry and I see that July 18-21 is blacked out this year b
Last few times I stayed at a hostel but they have more than doubled the price, it is not worth it anymore and they are filled anyway. Still looking for a good backup hotel or hostel in case I fail with the lottery :blank:
I am booking travel for work and decided to see if I could get a corporate rate for SDCC. The preferred San Diego hotel for our very large organization is the Pendry and I see that July 18-21 is blacked out this year b
I just need it to be far enough out after Christmas to give me a chance to recover ;D
I am booking travel for work and decided to see if I could get a corporate rate for SDCC. The preferred San Diego hotel for our very large organization is the Pendry and I see that July 18-21 is blacked out this year b
[member=317]Zero[/member], I went to look for the hotel exchange threads from past years and I can't see any of them. How can I get access to them now? I'd appreciate the opportunity to do some research before the 2019 information is released.The hotel exchange is a special section that is only visible during hotel prime time. We don't leave it up all year. It should return again for 2019.
I used to mostly lurk in here so it is possible that I didn't have access to them and never noticed. It is possible I'm forgetting something, but right now only thread I remember using in the past is the Room Sharing Thread. I had gotten my own hotel in the lottery but ended up cancelling it and joining someone else's room.
Thanks so much for your time.
The hotel exchange is a special section that is only visible during hotel prime time. We don't leave it up all year. It should return again for 2019.
Mid-November and no info posted on early bird hotel sale yet :o
text changed from November to soon
"The Comic-Con 2019 Early Bird Hotel Sale will be opening soon! Please check back soon for more information."
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum, however, if say I had a 2 bedroom time share that sleeps 6 in the mission valley area close to the shuttle buses to comic-con from 7-17 to-7-24, what would a fair price be?
I started checking flights, just to get an idea of what I'm in for (I fly from New York). A couple of airlines offer a package (flight and hotel). I clicked to see what was available for the following days (7/15 - 7/21/2019)
Only Two downtown hotels came up.
Intercontinental (New Hotel) - $4184
Manchester Grand Hyatt . - $6967
Anybody got the coin for this . :) :)
I think I'm going to try and go for more rooms than I need in order to help the group out. Maybe it'll work out in our favor this year that way.
How do you do that?
When you complete the form you can request more than one room. You need to fill in names of occupants, but you can fill in anything, really, which isn't that much of a stretch since lots of people decide on roommates closer to the con. I've had luck doing this with MGH. I get two rooms for my own travel party, plus there are a couple buying group members who never seem to get in quickly and travel alone, and I've gotten rooms for them.
I'm still hoping they'll move into the 2000s and let us book hotels through our member ID in real time rather than the crapshoot they currently use.
I'm still hoping they'll move into the 2000s and let us book hotels through our member ID in real time rather than the crapshoot they currently use.
From your lips to CCI's ears. We know it's possible given that other conventions do it, and it would even be good for CCI too - less churn and probably less staffing expense to deal with problems. The only ones it wouldn't be good for is OnPeak, and as they've never seemed to care whether or not there was any service in their customer service, I won't be sad to see them gone (or at least their part of the process greatly reduced).
And they don't deserve for it to be good for them anymore. It'd come down to the fastest fingers again which I miss a little negl.
I was really bad at this game my first year. Took me 4 minutes to submit my hotel request and i thought that was "fast." Then I got better! Then they changed it... :o
I got to 1 minute or less and then they did it this way and now my whole group gets washed even though, every year, we've had someone get in INSTANTLY!
Same! We got super good at it and got our top choice for two years. We've washed out every single year since then. We either get one of our 5th/6th choices, something not on our list, or nothing at all.
From your lips to CCI's ears. We know it's possible given that other conventions do it, and it would even be good for CCI too - less churn and probably less staffing expense to deal with problems. The only ones it wouldn't be good for is OnPeak, and as they've never seemed to care whether or not there was any service in their customer service, I won't be sad to see them gone (or at least their part of the process greatly reduced).
They swear it's based on time of entry, yet when you ask, they have no clue how it happened but can't help you...
Are we sure that timing matters? I thought in 2016 that they were processed in random order? Did that change back to timing?
I'm glad that some people are able to find great hotels later on, but that would drive me crazy.
New system proposal: FoCC members get first dibs. All other attendees must fight to the death. >:DThis is a great idea! Thunderdome style!
Anyone know if HBF is keeping their word on mini-fridges in every room this year? It will greatly increase my desire to stay there if so, haha.
Anyone know if HBF is keeping their word on mini-fridges in every room this year? It will greatly increase my desire to stay there if so, haha.an employee at the front desk mentioned them getting mini fridges in all rooms as well last year. and said it should happen this year, but wasn't sure if it would happen before this year's SDCC.
Early bird is now two whole months later than for SDCC 2018. Do we think this means changes, or just CCI's usual complete inconsistency of dates?
If the hotel booking process isn't going to materially improve, I wish it was at least always around the same time(s) of year. :(
Honestly I'd bet it's just inconsistency. I've learned not to rely on previous year's dates as a predictor for when things will happen this year.
SDCC is consistently inconsistent when it comes to Early Bird lmfao. That works in my favor this year because the longer they wait, the less likely that Hotelpocalypse will be on Mardi Gras day.
Wasn't Hotelpocalypse in February once? I miss that, I loved getting it over with.
But if Mardi Gras is a bad day for you I hope it isn't then either.
Yes, It was like 2 weeks after Gen Reg which was a bank account's nightmare.
Mardi Gras is late this year (March 5th) so that's why I'm worried about it.
I also need a job. ;D
It was very odd last year to have Early Bird so early. Yet now we've come to expect that, and it feels late. Sigh... I begin to see CCI's side in this. But I agree with the desire to have things come out on a consistent timeline.
It's not that difficult to open up Early Bird, presuming that the hotel contracts have been negotiated. It's just a booking system. This leads me to hope *crosses fingers* that the issue is that they're changing the provider/booking system? Maybe?
I *could* see CCI's side in this and most other things, *if* they would just communicate. Like regularly posting updates on the Toucan blog with some indication of what they're thinking. Something like "hey guys, we were hoping to do early bird as early as last year but some internal-office challenges have delayed it. We'll get it up as soon as we've dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's. Thanks for your patience!"
Notice that the ^^^ contains no actual information, just some reassurance and a vague apology. But they refuse to even do that, instead preferring to operate in a perpetual cloud of mystery. I lose patience with them pretty quickly because of that.
Personally I would like them to either 1) do it RIGHT, 2) do it CONSISTENTLY, or 3) tell us what's going on. They've pretty much managed option 1 on badge sales now, which I appreciate, but hotels are still none of the above. :(
Early Bird Sale Announced!!!
https://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2019-early-bird-hotels-are-sale-now
Ya beat me! lol was just coming here to share that.
I'm scanning the info available and I don't see an end date for the early bird sale. Usually the early bird sale ends around when Hotelpocalypse happens, yeah? Things change of course and nothing is consistent but I was hoping for a date so we can wildly speculate lol
[member=2735]Blubutterfly505[/member] Hmm. I checked last year's list and there were 11. Looks like the missing two are Doubletree by Hilton Mission Valley and San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Maybe they'll pop up later? (I have no idea, I've never done early bird.)
[member=2735]Blubutterfly505[/member] Hmm. I checked last year's list and there were 11. Looks like the missing two are Doubletree by Hilton Mission Valley and San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Maybe they'll pop up later? (I have no idea, I've never done early bird.)
i've never done early bird either. By chance do you know if they need to have a Comic Con badge in order to book the Early Bird rooms? My parents 50th Wedding Anniversary is on Wednesday, July 17th and my kids are trying to convince them to come to San Diego so we can celebrate out there.
Last year the "changes" date was 4/25/18 for early bird... but Hotelpocalypse was 4/4/18. Are we thinking 4/3/19?I'm betting on April 3!! Right after WonderCon!
Hmm. That would be RIGHT after Wondercon. I think I'll change my guess to 4/10/19.You're probably right, semi! The sale wasn't right after WonderCon last year, but the following week.
Sigh, another week later. :(
This looks like the end date...
Name changes and adding nights to your stay will be accepted through onPeak up to April 25, 2019.
Ugh what timezone is this in? Pacific where the con is? Because I might get away with waking up early to do it or being slightly late to work.
Yes, it's always Pacific time. Historically it's usually at 9am.
Is it possible to book it and then transfer the booking later on?Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but you can transfer the name but your card would have already been charged the full amount. It is also highly unlikely you are going to be able to find someone after the lottery that is going to take over your early bird hotel and pay you full price.
Terms say the booking is non transferable, but it says name changes are allowed until April 25, 2019. Isn't that a contradiction? Couldn't you use a "name change" to transfer the room to someone else? Or perhaps the original credit card must be used and/or the original booker must be one of the people attending?
This will be my first time attending the Con. Just wanted to know if you do not get your preferred hotels in the lotto sale will you still be able to get a hotel in say maybe mission valley if all the downtown hotels are gone? ? All of this is new to me and I just don’t want to be stuck without a hotel at all. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
This will be my first time attending the Con. Just wanted to know if you do not get your preferred hotels in the lotto sale will you still be able to get a hotel in say maybe mission valley if all the downtown hotels are gone? ? All of this is new to me and I just don’t want to be stuck without a hotel at all. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I know this is probably the wrong thread, but this year if I’m not able to get a hotel I would like to try to get into one of the groups so that maybe I can have a better chance of getting into the Omni or the Hyatt or the Marriott with an eight blocks of the convention center. Any suggestions on how I could be proactive this year for the first time?TIA
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This will be my first time attending the Con. Just wanted to know if you do not get your preferred hotels in the lotto sale will you still be able to get a hotel in say maybe mission valley if all the downtown hotels are gone? ? All of this is new to me and I just don’t want to be stuck without a hotel at all. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I am not sure what it might signal that the Marriott and Doubletree hotels are not in the early sale for 2019 but I am a bit concerned.
..... I am not sure what it might signal that the Marriott and Doubletree hotels are not in the early sale for 2019 but I am a bit concerned.as [member=5681]sessionka[/member] implied, i'm guessing the reason those hotels are not in the EB is either due to the 'T's not being crossed' for the deal OR they're trying to 'run with the big boys' in hotelpocolips. Neither of which should effect us. If it's the former the hotels will come on line shortly, if the latter- very very few folks will be trying for them as a first choice. Don't forget the hotels rate is a little higher after EB ends >:D
they're trying to 'run with the big boys' in hotelpocolips.
Mission Valley Hotels will still be open however some of the choice nights and rooms will sell out quickly. Last year double rooms for Friday night sold out at the MV Marriott and Springhill Suites within a couple weeks after the downtown hotel lotto sale. If you dont get what you are looking for in the lotto it is best to book a place right after the rooms open up again if you have a specific hotel in mind. I am not sure what it might signal that the Marriott and Doubletree hotels are not in the early sale for 2019 but I am a bit concerned.
Sorry if this has already been answered somewhere else. Has the after sale FOCC analysis shown any effect of requesting a 2 room block vs just 1 room during lottery? I've always just entered one but we have a bigger group year and rooms close would be awesome. My thought was it would only hurt you if it was down to the very last room at hotel and since you asked for 2 didnt get it but chances are that are super slim. Just wanted to see other opinions.
I realize the prevailing attitude for SDCC is downtown or nothing which means downtown no matter what I have to do, but for those who might not be as fortunate or have the right connections it isnt unreasonable to have a concern that some of the better hotels in Mission Valley are not on the early bird sale list and what that might mean. It could mean nothing but if those hotels are no longer in the mix it affects other aspects such as parking, shuttles, public transportation, rental cars, etc. Again, knowing those logistical topics mean nothing to those who will be downtown but it might mean something those who may be end up in Mission Valley.
I'm betting on April 3!! Right after WonderCon!
There's no way it could be before April 1, I believe?? If that's true then I can chill under end of March for checking the date ;DI think you are safe until after Wondercon!
Are there buying groups for the hotel sale? How do I join one? Thanks!
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but you can transfer the name but your card would have already been charged the full amount. It is also highly unlikely you are going to be able to find someone after the lottery that is going to take over your early bird hotel and pay you full price.
Just to give everyone a heads up. Due to a number of real life issues, we're going to be dealing with hotels a little differently this year. We're still in the beginning stages of working out the process so i can't go into details.
I will say there will be an area on the forum which opens specifically for the Hotel event. We will be using sheets (google doc) to keep track of what folks want.
I am posting this so people aren't thrown by the different process we'll be using. The new procedures are a reaction to the changing process by OnPeak and tailored to the capabilities of our **VOLUNTEER** staff.
As always be kind to people - Con Karma is real ;)
I am posting this so people aren't thrown by the different process we'll be using. The new procedures are a reaction to the changing process by OnPeak and tailored to the capabilities of our **VOLUNTEER** staff.
As always be kind to people - Con Karma is real ;)
[member=1]alyssa[/member]past experience!
Are these new OnPeak changes coming that you're aware of, or are you responding to past experience. Just curious. :)
I have a question about the hotel process. If you have to submit your submission and someone else's on the same computer, can you open multiple tabs in the same browser for different member IDs, or is it like the badge sale where you had to have separate browsers for each member ID?
Thanks!
It's not the same as the badge process.
Last year I opened multiple browsers with the same ID that was sent by CCI
Thanks! Just for clarification, will I need the SDCC member ID of the person I'm buying for; and by "SDCC member ID", I mean the one that we use to purchase badges.
Thanks! Just for clarification, will I need the SDCC member ID of the person I'm buying for; and by "SDCC member ID", I mean the one that we use to purchase badges.Last year there was a field for MemberID in the form, but it was not required to submit the form.
[member=2735]Blubutterfly505[/member] Hmm. I checked last year's list and there were 11. Looks like the missing two are Doubletree by Hilton Mission Valley and San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Maybe they'll pop up later? (I have no idea, I've never done early bird.)
Last year there was a field for MemberID in the form, but it was not required to submit the form.
It may or may not be required this year, but it would be safer to have that information handy just in case.
Last year there was a field for MemberID in the form, but it was not required to submit the form.
It may or may not be required this year, but it would be safer to have that information handy just in case.
I’ve always wondered what the point of the MemberID field was, since it’s optional. I can see it as a easy way to check for duplicate submissions, in which case it’s better to leave it blank. But if they use it to prioritize hotel rooms (eg. two submissions with nearly the same time stamp, then priority goes to the one with a MemberID), then in that case you really do want to enter that field. But if it’s simply for metrics & data collecting, then I’d lean towards leaving it blank.
Last year the only guy in my group that got a room for us didn't have an actual badge for the con. He came mainly for the offsites. Those of us without a badge got nothing. I always thought that was sort of hilarious luck. We all put our member ID's in though.
Who knows what'll happen this year. We rarely ever get two years of consistency lol
They could just place me in the hotel I had last year, I wouldn't complain at all!
Me too. I was the top floor of the Bayfront, convention center side. I've been spoiled oh no :-\
Have yo seen the corner rooms? I need to learn to flirt better. I had a friend get moved there once. I wondered if the guy behind the counter recognized her.Some people are coded in the system for automatic upgrades.
Have yo seen the corner rooms? I need to learn to flirt better. I had a friend get moved there once. I wondered if the guy behind the counter recognized her.
Have yo seen the corner rooms? I need to learn to flirt better. I had a friend get moved there once. I wondered if the guy behind the counter recognized her.
I had a corner room once! I had asked for a room facing the convention center, but they wanted to charge me extra. I declined, but they decided to put me in a corner room on the bridge side, still facing away from the convention center, but it had windows on two sides, and one side, I had a perfect view of the Hall H tents.
No, but if I recall I think Erin and Devorah did once. It was pretty awesome.
I think they should just skip the lotto and put us in corner rooms. it's the right thing to do!
Absolutely! FoCC gets first dibs, then the rest of the attendees have to duke it out lmao ;)
FoCC 1st dibs for sure.flirting never works for me ;) but sometimes being overly polite & friendly helps 8)
Last year I picked our HBF room in the Hilton app, the room had a perfect view of hall h tents and everything line. I’ve never had a corner room, I guess I should learn to flirt more too. 😉
flirting never works for me ;) but sometimes being overly polite & friendly helps 8)
FoCC 1st dibs for sure.
Last year I picked our HBF room in the Hilton app, the room had a perfect view of hall h tents and everything line. I’ve never had a corner room, I guess I should learn to flirt more too. 😉
Being polite works very well but you should always be polite to those working in the hospitality industry.
Please let me know when you are checking in so I can come to watch this! I mean you did get that guy to let you go through all the keys after the lady told me no the night before. So I do think your skills are above mine.
I want to be on the Flirting Squad!!
it must be this cosplay from fundays last year that put me over the top! LOL
(https://i.imgur.com/eprut9G.jpg)
being polite might not work the 1st time, i ask about extra room keys card last year one night and they said they didnt have any left or something like that. so i tried again the last day, maybe even monday, and they gave me a whole set of them. ;) and i wasn't even in my cosplay outfit. LOL
Yikes, I've been married for a long time... don't think I know how to flirt anymore! I go with Alyssa's approach of being polite and friendly. ;)
Really you should just always be polite no matter the industry.
Welcome to the Flirt Squad
Of course, that’s understood. I just said hospitality because that was the current subject matter.
Oh Gotcha, I can't imagine how stressful it is to be the people checking us in. I was a server though, so I know they are trying to do there best with so many factors out of their control.
Oh Gotcha, I can't imagine how stressful it is to be the people checking us in. I was a server though, so I know they are trying to do there best with so many factors out of their control.
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I know we’re veering slightly off topic here, but yeah. I currently work customer service in an extremely stressful industry (not hospitality) and it’s put a lot of other industries into perspective. I’ve been working customer service in general since I was 16, but now helping customers who are sick, dying, and/or broke, I find it hard to get upset about something like a room not being ready for early check in or a meal taking a little longer to cook in a crowded restaurant. It’s really changed my outlook lol.
Anyway sorry for off topic
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Ohhhhhhh, can I be knighted too? I'll start practicing my flirting skills now, because I am DEFINITELY out of practice. ;)
We might need to put up a thread looking for a volunteer to teach us how to flirt to get better rooms.
uhhh....
I saw 'The Omni San Diego Hotel' on the Early Bird site. I couldn't believe my eyes. I actually tried to book, but I got an error. I called On Peak, and they confirmed it was an error.
??? ??? >:(
I have the screen grab, but I don't know how to post it on the forum.
Host on an outside image host and then use the "insert image" option up above to hyperlink to the image.
Actually it's a screen grab of me trying to make the reservation, but I don't quite understand your instructions.i don't know if this would help
Thanks
Actually it's a screen grab of me trying to make the reservation, but I don't quite understand your instructions.
Thanks
uhhh....
I saw 'The Omni San Diego Hotel' on the Early Bird site. I couldn't believe my eyes. I actually tried to book, but I got an error. I called On Peak, and they confirmed it was an error.
??? ??? >:(
I'm not having any luck posting the screen grab in the forum. I did create an account in imgur, and I'm posting the link here.
https://i.imgur.com/692pqfy.png
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The real takeaway here is that I need a job as a hotel desk clerk so I can have dozens of con goers flirt with me.
That's definitely an Early Bird price. When seeing that on the site, the thumbnail only said price TBD and then got an error note when clicking, before that hotel disappeared.
Is it still there? I didn't see it when I went to the website.
uhhh....
I saw 'The Omni San Diego Hotel' on the Early Bird site. I couldn't believe my eyes. I actually tried to book, but I got an error. I called On Peak, and they confirmed it was an error.
Sounds like it disappeared. Likely a mistake. Wonder if anyone nabbed it before they took it down. It's SUPER odd not just that a downtown hotel was there at all, but at such a low price. Makes me wonder how that even happened. What wire got crossed where.
I tried to book, but got an error on the last screen. I called On Peak, and they said it was definitely an error and it was removed very soon after I got off the phone with them.
I can’t open up imgur on my work computer and the screen grab is too small on my phone, but that looks like $280 a night for the Omni? Definitely feels way too low for the general sale, but Omni as an early bird makes no sense either.Last year the Omni was $279 for one bed and $289 for two beds.
Last year the Omni was $279 for one bed and $289 for two beds.
I imagine that onPeak was just updating their database with new hotel data and forgot to exclude the Omni listing from the Early Bird sale.
We might need to put up a thread looking for a volunteer to teach us how to flirt to get better rooms.
Wait, I thought you were going to do that, and provide a helpful Google doc full of instructions... ?
It's all in the smile :D
Listen, I'm on to you guys. It's not the flirting--it's that there are nerds among us who have FINALLY PERFECTED THE JEDI HAND WAVE. I hereby humbly submit myself as Padawan to anyone looking for an apprentice. ;D
Listen, I'm on to you guys. It's not the flirting--it's that there are nerds among us who have FINALLY PERFECTED THE JEDI HAND WAVE. I hereby humbly submit myself as Padawan to anyone looking for an apprentice. ;D
I am hoping that SDCC and Epic do something different this year with hotels. With 2019 being the 50th milestone and fewer hotels participating in the Early Bird Sale, I fear this year’s Hotelapocolypse is going to be more cataclysmic than usual as more badgeholders and without-badge folks will be vying for rooms.
Has the voting started for the Day of The Hotelpocalypse?
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April 4, the Thursday after WCA?
April 4, the Thursday after WCA?
Isn't it normally on a weds now?
I fear this year’s Hotelapocolypse is going to be more cataclysmic than usual as more badgeholders and without-badge folks will be vying for rooms.
All weekdays are equally terrible for me so I have no horse in this race. Except I have early morning meetings on Tuesdays so maybe not Tuesdays.
So when I found out that not only do you not need a badge, but you don't need a member ID either; my initial thought was that this was going to be a clusterf*ck.
This is the part that confuses me about even having the option to put in your member ID. Why have it there if it doesn't come into play at all? I wonder if they'll ever actually implement a system where you need a badge to participate or if it's just a left over option from an idea they had but didn't use. Why is it there at all :o
I think you nailed it, left over from an idea they were going to do, then realized it was too much work. Or CCI asks them to collect it so they can determine the % of badge holders trying for rooms?
my initial thought was that this was going to be a clusterf*ck. Too many people vying for few resources.
So it's like... the appendix or the tailbone of the form. It had a use at some point, but it no longer does and it's just... hangin around.
I'm sorry I'm tired and ill and weird toda ;D
Possibly, we will never know unless someone at CCI decides to crack and tell us. Do they make their employees sign NDA's? I wouldn't be surprised if they do.
NCDS makes a good point: there was probably much more demand for badges because it is the 50th, but I don't think that will translate into a lot more demand for hotel rooms from non-badgeholders (no more than usual).
I did not know where else tout it. Also, we have to remember what is important before The Hotelpocalypse drives us crazy!
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Happy birthday, Mario! I hope you get a SDCC hotel room to celebrate!Thank you! ;D
I'm confused about why birthday wishes are in the hotel thread but like happy birthday my dude hahaha
We are keeping a tally for the big hotel party we have every year for B-days. Oh were you not invited. AWKWARD! Guess you have been staying at the wrong hotel :P
Well if I can't come, nobody else who has a birthday on July 23 can come either WOOPS
Hey! I have another question about the hotel sale. What constitutes a duplicate submission. I know that having the same names will; but will having the same address trigger a duplicate submission as well? What will happen if 2 different people from the same address try for a room? Will Onpeak assume that they are rooming together?As far as I could tell, duplicates were determined mostly by phone number and email address, which are the easiest to match, then possibly by name, but then again a lot of people can have the same name, so that's a tough one.
Hey! I have another question about the hotel sale. What constitutes a duplicate submission. I know that having the same names will; but will having the same address trigger a duplicate submission as well? What will happen if 2 different people from the same address try for a room? Will Onpeak assume that they are rooming together?
Hey! I have another question about the hotel sale. What constitutes a duplicate submission. I know that having the same names will; but will having the same address trigger a duplicate submission as well? What will happen if 2 different people from the same address try for a room? Will Onpeak assume that they are rooming together?
I would alter everything slightly just to play it safe. We know for sure that names get flagged. I got an email one year (can't remember the year. Want to say 2016?) because my name is SUPER common (think the most anglo saxon first and last name for women possible) and there was another attendee with a reservation too. I responded that we were different and they let us both have submissions. If all of the room people are the same, though, that's beyond coincidence.
Emails, addresses, etc I don't think have been proven to be flagged, but I wouldn't risk it. You can always correct the information on whatever submission gets a room later. I know that two of my roommates are married and have the same address, but I don't think their submissions have ever been flagged as duplicates. But it's possible it was and we were just never told so.
I know husbands and wives have been flagged for the same address or home phone. I have also heard, email, name, it all seems to vary. Luckily I am the only person in the world with my last name entering. No I won't tell you what it is.
Ohhhhh this is good to know. As far as I know my husband and wife roommates have NOT been flagged. But I'll relay this information to them just in case. In the three years we've been doing this, they haven't been the ones to secure a room for us anyway. So I suppose it's possible they HAVE been flagged. When I was flagged, I got an email about it (and was able to fix it). Is an email in these situations standard or do they just delete them without notification?
This! This is what I'm worried about. Not knowing that 2 similar submissions can get flagged and being removed from the sale without even knowing.
Yep, so play it safe. I'm going to be relaying that to my husband/wife duo as well. We already change names but we're going to adjust accordingly this year. Thanks for bringing this up!
Ohhhhh this is good to know. As far as I know my husband and wife roommates have NOT been flagged. But I'll relay this information to them just in case. In the three years we've been doing this, they haven't been the ones to secure a room for us anyway. So I suppose it's possible they HAVE been flagged. When I was flagged, I got an email about it (and was able to fix it). Is an email in these situations standard or do they just delete them without notification?
You get an email if you both secured a hotel. But if they take out your submission before they delegate them you get no notice. That is how we truly learned they just remove duplicates. When they moved to the lotto that first year there were tons of people that got nothing. When they called they found they were removed for same names, phone numbers, emails etc.
I think the amount of good hotels in the 2nd round show less is flagged as duplicates and people take the room they need and release the other rooms. So the good news is 2nd round doesn't always mean you are doomed, but the chances of a downtown hotel are lower. BUt if you are in the same house I still suggest just filling out the one that gets in first to be safe!
Ohhhhhhhh shooooot. This means that 2 of our group have probably been removed without us even knowing for years. No wonder we've been consistently unlucky.
Proof here folks that even people who have been attending for a long time (since 2011) can learn new things! God, I love this forum <3
I get that, you could always do google hangouts, FB messenger, or something like that.
I wish they would have it on the weekend!
We have been using Whatsapp, but yeah not everyone is a great communicator and not everyone is able to divide their attention between the website and the app easily. But we do try.
Communication IS hard! During Open Reg, I was simultaneously communicating with my primary group over FB Messenger, our extended group over regular text, and this other group we partnered with over a separate FB chat. And I was the nexus, so I had to constantly relay messages back and forth. It was rather hectic.
For hotels, it’s just me and my primary group, so it should be a lot easier.
That sounds horrible. Maybe you could get them all in one FB chat? I refuse to communicate in multiple places during the sale. I tell everyone I need to focus.
How many people can we list for additional rooms?
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Forgive me, it's early here and I'm tired but do you mean how many rooms and how many people per room? I think you can book up to 5 blocks and up to 4 people per room. So theoretically if you had a group of 20 you could all be on the same reservation. If I'm misinterpreting what you're saying, sorry.Thank you. You answered my question.
Forgive me, it's early here and I'm tired but do you mean how many rooms and how many people per room? I think you can book up to 5 blocks and up to 4 people per room. So theoretically if you had a group of 20 you could all be on the same reservation. If I'm misinterpreting what you're saying, sorry.
[member=2735]Blubutterfly505[/member] Hmm. I checked last year's list and there were 11. Looks like the missing two are Doubletree by Hilton Mission Valley and San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Maybe they'll pop up later? (I have no idea, I've never done early bird.)
Early Bird Reservations
This rate requires a minimum stay of 4 nights and MUST INCLUDE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS (7/19-20).
This reservation will be eligible to purchase 2 Continental Breakfast Coupons at a 50% discount upon check-in. Room rate also includes complimentary guest room internet.
Each room reservation requires full prepayment at the time of booking. Reservations are fully NON - REFUNDABLE.
Early Bird Hotel update
OnPeak added the Doubletree by Hilton Mission Valley Rate $215 for Single/Double, $235 for Triple, $255 for Quad
from the info tab
Maybe the contract hadn’t been worked out.
I see 'The Residence Inn Gaslamp' on the Early Bird link, but it's showing that it's sold out.
Does anyone know what that is about?
Another error by On-Peak?
If you go to the Early Bird sale & enter the dates 7/19-7/21 and sort by distance all the downtown hotels pop up but as “unavailable”.
If you go to the Early Bird sale & enter the dates 7/19-7/21 and sort by distance all the downtown hotels pop up but as “unavailable”.
I am so SO bad at dates. Do we have the past few years of sale dates on hand? I'm sure they are in other threads somewhere but I also know that some of you all have it at the ready lmao. I feel like the general consensus right now is that it'll be the first or second week of April, but I'm struggling to recall if this is early, late, or right about on time. I think people are assuming it'll fall AFTER WonderCon, but not too long after.It was Wed April 4 last year.
2018 | Wed., Apr 4th |
2017 | Wed., Apr 26th |
2016 | Tues., Apr 5th |
2015 | Tues., Mar 24th |
2014 | Tues., Apr 8th |
2013 | Tues., Feb. 26th |
2012 | Wed., Mar 29th |
Hotel registration dates:
2018 Wed., Apr 4th 2017 Wed., Apr 26th 2016 Tues., Apr 5th 2015 Tues., Mar 24th 2014 Tues., Apr 8th 2013 Tues., Feb. 26th 2012 Wed., Mar 29th
Has the hotel sale ever taken place before the Early Bird Sale closes?
When will they tell us the date of the sale? Is it a week before like the badges?
It's fairly short notice, yes, though more notice than badges. A week or two. Maybe 3? It's fairly quick. But by the time it's announced there's so many rumors buzzing around that you kinda expect it.
In both 2017 and 2018, the email announcing the general hotel sale went out 5 days before the sale itself.
Not sure if the Toucan Blog or social media confirmed it earlier though?
Edit: In 2018 the Toucan Blog announced the sale date 3/27. So... eight whole days notice, if you keep up with the Toucan Blog. Five if you waited for the email.
Edit 2: In 2017 the Toucan Blog announced the same day as the email went out, April 21. Five days notice.
I don't have exact dates, but I do recall the hotel lottery taking place before Early Bird had closed... BUT the results of the lottery came out AFTER early bird closed.
It was 2-3 years ago. The early bird sale officially closed before the lottery, and the links were taken down from the SDCC page, but if you had the link saved you could still access the early bird site and book.
When will they tell us the date of the sale? Is it a week before like the badges?
I'd love to see live-booking this year but that probably won't happen.
WonderCon dates Hotelpocalypse
2012 March 16-18 March 29
2013 March 29-31 February 26
2014 April 18-20 April 8
2015 April 3-5 March 24
2016 March 25-27 April 5
2017 March 31-April 2 April 26
2018 March 23-25 April 4
2019 March 29-31 ???
So besides 2013 and 2015, it seems like it's consistently 1-3 weeks after WonderCon. Usually 1-2.
Also for some reason the ??? cracked me up. What a Big Mood.
So this week I get a jury summons for dates in early April. All I can think is, how do I participate in hotel registration if I'm on a jury? "Judge, can we please call a recess? And can someone escort me to a location with a good wifi signal. This won't take long."
Suffice it to say I requested a postponement in the dates until at least May. With my luck they'll give me new dates that take place during the actual con. :'(
So this week I get a jury summons for dates in early April. All I can think is, how do I participate in hotel registration if I'm on a jury? "Judge, can we please call a recess? And can someone escort me to a location with a good wifi signal. This won't take long."
Suffice it to say I requested a postponement in the dates until at least May. With my luck they'll give me new dates that take place during the actual con. :'(
Is $283 per night for Four Points by Sheraton (downtown) a good hotel idea for a backup plan for SDCC? From what I can tell you can get to a shuttle from there and its refundable up to the end of June. What do you think....?That's a solid backup
Is $283 per night for Four Points by Sheraton (downtown) a good hotel idea for a backup plan for SDCC? From what I can tell you can get to a shuttle from there and its refundable up to the end of June. What do you think....?
Is $283 per night for Four Points by Sheraton (downtown) a good hotel idea for a backup plan for SDCC? From what I can tell you can get to a shuttle from there and its refundable up to the end of June. What do you think....?You might as well go for it, especially since it's refundable!
Is $283 per night for Four Points by Sheraton (downtown) a good hotel idea for a backup plan for SDCC? From what I can tell you can get to a shuttle from there and its refundable up to the end of June. What do you think....?
I can't even imagine trying to work jury duty around the hotel sale and SDCC itself. I, probably shouldn't say this lest the registration system somehow sees this, haven't been called for jury duty since my third year of uni/college, which would be like 2011 or 2012. There is a reason they didn't call me for it and it was a legitimate reason (and still is to a certain extent), but for some reason they never put me back on the active list and I've not been inclined to let them know... especially because it can't interfere with my plans now.
I'm trying to catch-up with all that's gone down in the hotel thread. I started a new job and a new class, so I've just been completely MIA from everywhere.
Just wanted to thank all of you for the great info I've found here. This is my 3rd SDCC but 1st hotel lottery and I am super nervous, but you all have eased my stress a bit.
That's interesting. If it will take place 1-3 weeks after Wondercon, so the likely dates will be April 10th or 17th Wed?
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Just curious...
If this is your 1st lottery after having been to 2 SDCC's, what did you do for housing the first 2 years.
We didn't attempt the hotel lottery until our 4th year (2015) when the allure of downtown became too great... Now we HAVE to stay downtown, haha.
Please don’t be April 10, that’s when I fly to Star Wars Celebration!I have a weird suspicion that it will be April 10..What time is your flight?
Late enough that I can do the hotel sale and haul a$$ to the airport.That's good! Just be all packed and ready to go! :)
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Just curious (again)...
Was there a particular reason you didn't do the lottery in previous years, and what did you do for housing instead.
Well, our first year (2012) we didn't know anything about the hotel sale, either Early Bird or General. We got lucky and scored badges our first time trying, then booked our hotel the same day. Just looked for something cheap in the general area. We booked at a place called California Suites, which is a couple miles North of Hotel Circle, because it was only like $100/night (I don't think they're quite so cheap anymore). Then after that we learned how things worked and did Early Bird for the next 2 years. By that time, we got tired of dragging all our stuff around so far for our Hall H camp outs, haha. So for 2015 we tried Hotelpocalypse for the first time and scored Hilton Bayfront! That was the first year that you could leave the line and come back the next morning, so it was nice that we actually got to sleep in our super expensive beds!
When will they tell us the date of the sale? Is it a week before like the badges?
I stayed on the outskirts of downtown (Bristol, Westin by Spreckles) for the first couple years, then I stayed at the Bayfront one year. One afternoon I thought to myself, "I need to go drop off these bags" so I walked over to my room at the Bayfront and was back at the convention center in less than 15 minutes... from that point on, I was was spoiled.
100% same here. I can't be anywhere except convention adjacent now. But I don't think everyone needs that. Everyone has different priorities. But oh god I need to be able to drop stuff off at my room mid day now and I can't imagine anything else for me.
Yeah, its definitely not a requirement for everyone. I see the benefit of staying outside of downtown completely too, just depends on how you frame your trip in your mind.
But once you've got a taste of downtown, its much harder to stay anywhere else ;D
FWIW, I know a lot of people who drive to the con and park below the convention center. It is just as convenient (perhaps more so) to drop off things in the car parked underneath the convention center than it is to walk back to a hotel (even an adjacent hotel). Just saying... ;)I’ve done both and parking under convention center is nice, you can take all your stuff back to your car and relax for a bit. You save money by having a hotel that’s not downtown and cheap con parking. If you have a hotel downtown it’s nice you can relax just walk back and forth. Sometimes you may get a little too comfortable at your room and take a nap that leads to missing out on some things. Raise your hand if you’ve done that
I’ve done both and parking under convention center is nice, you can take all your stuff back to your car and relax for a bit. You save money by having a hotel that’s not downtown and cheap con parking. If you have a hotel downtown it’s nice you can relax just walk back and forth. Sometimes you may get a little too comfortable at your room and take a nap that leads to missing out on some things. Raise your hand if you’ve done that
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When I was 26 and doing the hotel thing at SDCC for the first time, budget was my top priority. I was a retail worker and could barely afford the airfare to the con, let alone a $400/night room. All of our choices were a mile or more from the con center. We ended up stuck in Mission Valley anyway, but it was cheap (like $180/night split 5 ways because we were young and room stuffing which I don't recommend because fire codes etc etc etc). Now I'm a little older and have a better job and hey I can do that $400/night room right next to the con center. Just 6 years apart, drastically different priorities.
You just dated yourself hehehe ;)
Yea we all have a reason to be close to the con..<----- New Dad.... So everyone good luck! Does everyone here have a backup plan or everyone on this site extremely lucky with hotels and parking?Mixed bag for my crew! I think we've split years between lucking into a downtown hotel and having one on the shuttle route! We don't do a backup and roll with what the lottery deems us worthy of!
I’m seriously hoping the addition of the new Moxy and Guild hotels actually ends up giving attendees more chances to stay in a downtown hotel...you know, as opposed to the fiasco with the Pendry last year.
Forgive me if this has been posted in one of the threads somewhere, but do we know how many new rooms the two hotels have? No public confirmation on if either are even part of the lottery yet, but it'll be good to know how much of a boost it'll be.
Forgive me if this has been posted in one of the threads somewhere, but do we know how many new rooms the two hotels have? No public confirmation on if either are even part of the lottery yet, but it'll be good to know how much of a boost it'll be.I believe that the Moxy has 126 rooms and the Guild has 162 rooms.
I believe that the Moxy has 126 rooms and the Guild has 162 rooms.
No telling how many will be available in the SDCC 2019 block.
I believe that the Moxy has 126 rooms and the Guild has 162 rooms.
No telling how many will be available in the SDCC 2019 block.
The Moxy and the Guild are both advertising themselves as "boutique" hotels, so it's not surprising they're small.
Backup for Steve's numbers here:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-guild-hotel-ymca-20181027-story.html
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-moxy-hotel-opening-20181006-story.html
When I'm not doing SDCC stuff, I prefer boutique hotels. When I went into town early a couple years ago I stayed at the Ramada, which has probably about this many rooms (and is super old and way cool). So it's pretty cool to see these here.
Unfortunately, as established, all that goes out the window for SDCC and I'm a con-adjacent-or-bust person haha.
Isn’t there a new Intercontinental popping up soon as well? And it’s a way larger hotel.
Yep, same here. My criteria for SDCC used to be a combination of distance + price, but now that all the really close hotels are within about $20/night of each other and I'm a little older and make a little more money, my criteria list is pretty much just DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE.
haha fair point. Fun fact: I've never owned a car ???
I’ve done both and parking under convention center is nice, you can take all your stuff back to your car and relax for a bit. You save money by having a hotel that’s not downtown and cheap con parking. If you have a hotel downtown it’s nice you can relax just walk back and forth. Sometimes you may get a little too comfortable at your room and take a nap that leads to missing out on some things. Raise your hand if you’ve done that
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Yea we all have a reason to be close to the con..<----- New Dad.... So everyone good luck! Does everyone here have a backup plan or everyone on this site extremely lucky with hotels and parking?
Also, apparently the exhibitors have already had their hotel sale. I saw a couple tweets from some of them getting their downtown hotels set for SDCC already.
For some reason I had no idea that exhibitors had a separate sale until just now. Anyone know what that’s like? Are all the same hotels available?
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Yep, same hotels with a limited block per hotel for them.
My backup will be Shelter Island (which gets NO love).
I stayed there my first year because I didn't know anything about the hotel sale. I stayed at Humphreys Half Moon Inn. It was a very nice hotel, and it's on the shuttle route. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get a room if I absolutely don't get anything downtown. And that's even waiting for cancellations up until the end of May. I know this because my first year, as I was checking in, a couple MADE A RESERVATION AT THE DESK!!! ??? They paid $100/night more than me (I couldn't help but over hear this).
So...that's my backup plan . :) :)
Yeah, exhibitor sale started Dec. 5 IIRC.
If things go like last year, there will be plenty of chances to grab a downtown hotel or adjacent to the convention center. I have some numbers and dates from last year:
May 3rd - HBF MGH go up, 5 plus rooms
May 10th - 11th MGH goes up, 5 plus rooms
June 6th HBF goes up, to 4 rooms
June 7th HR, Andaz, Embassy, courtyard 5 plus rooms
June 25th HR, GRANT, INDIGO, OMNI up 4 rooms
So yeah :)
I had gotten the U.S. Grant on the second wave but then cancelled and grabbed MGH on May 3rd.
Hope this helps:D
If things go like last year, there will be plenty of chances to grab a downtown hotel or adjacent to the convention center. I have some numbers and dates from last year:
May 3rd - HBF MGH go up, 5 plus rooms
May 10th - 11th MGH goes up, 5 plus rooms
June 6th HBF goes up, to 4 rooms
June 7th HR, Andaz, Embassy, courtyard 5 plus rooms
June 25th HR, GRANT, INDIGO, OMNI up 4 rooms
So yeah :)
I had gotten the U.S. Grant on the second wave but then cancelled and grabbed MGH on May 3rd.
Hope this helps:D
I just checked...I got the Hilton Bayfront on July 3! Nothing like waiting until the last minute!
Here's an idea. Why doesn't one of the cruise ship companies park a cruise ship in the bay for comic-con? It's an instant hotel. During a re-positioning, the ship is basically empty or they charge really low prices for the rooms. Why not park it in the bay for a few days. At $200+/night a room, they could make money on it. It much more than they charge for the same cabin during re-positioning.
I like this idea but logistically I don't think it's possible. Might get in the way of harbor traffic if it's parked out in the deep water areas. Shuttling people back and forth could get tricky too. I'm not sure how close a cruise ship could park to get around these two issues. But I like this idea!
Funnily enough, Fyre Festival had this idea too. I think it was in the Hulu documentary? Or possibly the Netflix one. And, well... that event was a disaster. But not for THIS reason lol.
Oh, I don't mean in the middle of the bay. I mean at the cruise ship terminal. It's about a 15-20 min walk to the convention center.
Here's an idea. Why doesn't one of the cruise ship companies park a cruise ship in the bay for comic-con? It's an instant hotel. During a re-positioning, the ship is basically empty or they charge really low prices for the rooms. Why not park it in the bay for a few days. At $200+/night a room, they could make money on it. It much more than they charge for the same cabin during re-positioning.
When we stayed at the Hard Rock 2 yrs ago I believed we were overcharged about $75. The rate on nightly charge was different than deposit paid. If I paid $300 for prepaid deposit nights and the other nights was $335. It was something like that. I went to front desk to asked about it l was told we don’t know why it’s different but this is what we charge go talk to onpeak about it. I just left because I didn’t want to argue, if it was more money I definitely would’ve said more.
Not bashing on HR just informing people to check bill. Last year I had no problem at the Omni.
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Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster! I have a question I hope is right to ask here!
Ok! So, last year was my first time at San Diego Comic Con and I must say I had a great time. In the Hotel Sale, I Got Hilton Bayfront, and I extended my vacation to the states by a few extra days and combined my reservation at the hotel when I arrived! I read that it was a possible on this forum, so thanks for sharing that!
My question is this - when I checked in Hilton Bayfront, I had my deposit transferred, then I paid for my extra reservation, then my total stay. So I paid about two thousand all together! Whew! But fun!
Ok, now when I was checking out - they required my card again. I showed them that they had already charged me on my online statement - but I think the guy at the desk was confused about what to do. They might have charged me again if I did not say anything.
Is it normal or should I expect that in the future? I just want to prePare properly, saving 2k is much easier than saving 4k. I know the authorization would have fallen off after a few days, but is that to be expected? Thanks for any help Good luck in future hotel sale!
(PS - I normally pay with debit, I don't like charging vacations AT ALL but will switch to credit if you think that was why it didn't Work. But that doesn't seem likely the reason, no?)
When we stayed at the Hard Rock 2 yrs ago I believed we were overcharged about $75. The rate on nightly charge was different than deposit paid. If I paid $300 for prepaid deposit nights and the other nights was $335. It was something like that. I went to front desk to asked about it l was told we don’t know why it’s different but this is what we charge go talk to onpeak about it. I just left because I didn’t want to argue, if it was more money I definitely would’ve said more.
Not bashing on HR just informing people to check bill. Last year I had no problem at the Omni.
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You sure it wasn't the resort fees?Given it was the Hard Rock, I'm sure it had to be some kind of fee. Maybe a running water fee, or breathable air fee? :o
You sure it wasn't the resort fees?Nope. It wasn’t any resort fees and I was just surprised at their answer which was take it up with onpeak. We had a good time there so I just meh’d.
Given it was the Hard Rock, I'm sure it had to be some kind of fee. Maybe a running water fee, or breathable air fee? :oHaha At the time I told wife it was rubbing elbow with the stars fee.
Nope. It wasn’t any resort fees and I was just surprised at their answer which was take it up with onpeak. We had a good time there so I just meh’d.
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Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster! I have a question I hope is right to ask here!
Ok! So, last year was my first time at San Diego Comic Con and I must say I had a great time. In the Hotel Sale, I Got Hilton Bayfront, and I extended my vacation to the states by a few extra days and combined my reservation at the hotel when I arrived! I read that it was a possible on this forum, so thanks for sharing that!
My question is this - when I checked in Hilton Bayfront, I had my deposit transferred, then I paid for my extra reservation, then my total stay. So I paid about two thousand all together! Whew! But fun!
Ok, now when I was checking out - they required my card again. I showed them that they had already charged me on my online statement - but I think the guy at the desk was confused about what to do. They might have charged me again if I did not say anything.
Is it normal or should I expect that in the future? I just want to prePare properly, saving 2k is much easier than saving 4k. I know the authorization would have fallen off after a few days, but is that to be expected? Thanks for any help Good luck in future hotel sale!
(PS - I normally pay with debit, I don't like charging vacations AT ALL but will switch to credit if you think that was why it didn't Work. But that doesn't seem likely the reason, no?)
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Ok! So, last year was my first time at San Diego Comic Con and I must say I had a great time. In the Hotel Sale, I Got Hilton Bayfront, and I extended my vacation to the states by a few extra days and combined my reservation at the hotel when I arrived! I read that it was a possible on this forum, so thanks for sharing that!
My question is this - when I checked in Hilton Bayfront, I had my deposit transferred, then I paid for my extra reservation, then my total stay. So I paid about two thousand all together! Whew! But fun!
Ok, now when I was checking out - they required my card again. I showed them that they had already charged me on my online statement - but I think the guy at the desk was confused about what to do. They might have charged me again if I did not say anything.
Is it normal or should I expect that in the future? I just want to prePare properly, saving 2k is much easier than saving 4k. I know the authorization would have fallen off after a few days, but is that to be expected? Thanks for any help Good luck in future hotel sale!
(PS - I normally pay with debit, I don't like charging vacations AT ALL but will switch to credit if you think that was why it didn't Work. But that doesn't seem likely the reason, no?)
It's scary how much I know about this stuff...and I don't live anywhere near there.
Just found out a co-worker is going to a work related convention in San Diego. He's staying at the Hard Rock. It's his first time to San Diego. I gave him the low down on distance from the airport to the hotel, and distance from the hotel to the convention center.Same here when friends head to San Diego I say take this freeway that freeway and you’re there. We’ve stayed at a lot of places during our time at comic con. So I help them out as much as I can.
It's scary how much I know about this stuff...and I don't live anywhere near there.
:) ???
It's awesome! I was just having a discussion about this the other day; I feel like I know downtown San Diego very well just from my time going to the conventions every year.
First year I attended CC I didn't leave until Monday evening, so, had the day to do what I wanted. Daughter and I took the trolley around the loop that it travels, getting off several times to sight see. It was a really good way of getting the "lay of the land" for the following year!
First year I attended CC I didn't leave until Monday evening, so, had the day to do what I wanted. Daughter and I took the trolley around the loop that it travels, getting off several times to sight see. It was a really good way of getting the "lay of the land" for the following year!
Do we have a tentative date of when hotel registration goes up? I want to put in PTO for work in advance.
Hotel Circle? Mission Valley?
Early Bird? Get real!
Bring on the Hotelpocalypse,
Give us Bayfront deals!
Anxiously we wait,
For the hotel hunt from hell,
Toucan blog we ask,
“When the heck is the sale?!”
Killing time, skimming posts,
Reading poll after poll,
Our mouse wheels are smoking,
As we scroll, scroll, scroll, scroll.
Be ready when it comes,
Click it fast before they’re gone,
Con gods, please smile upon us,
and grant a room to everyone!
For the hotel hunt from hell
Has anything been announced for the hotel lottery...shouldn't we know by now so we can you know plan...
did i miss the memo
Has anything been announced for the hotel lottery...shouldn't we know by now so we can you know plan...
did i miss the memo
They won’t send the email on March 30 this year! It will most likely be after WonderCon.
That's reasonable, last year they sent it a week after Wonder con. So I'm thinking they'll send the email April 5th and sale goes one April 10th this year :)
Lol, and I'm the opposite. I do not do Zen. I do not have faith. I'm freaking out about Hotelpocalypse and will remain freaked out until the massive initial deposit clears my credit card. All other nervous Nellie's are welcome to sit with me.
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I’m sitting with you because I haven’t had an easy time since they switched to a lottery based entry system.I am to the point where my butterflies have butterflies...other then my 1st year going I have never been lucky at getting a downtown hotel.
Lol, and I'm the opposite. I do not do Zen. I do not have faith. I'm freaking out about Hotelpocalypse and will remain freaked out until the massive initial deposit clears my credit card. All other nervous Nellie's are welcome to sit with me.
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For me, it’s the 4-5 days between the lottery and getting the hotel email that’s the most nerve wrecking. Especially if you don’t get a hotel in the first wave and you have to wait another whole freaking week to see if you got anything.
Can someone please refresh my memory? When buying rooms through the hotel sale, can you reserve dates beyond the last day of the convention (Sunday)? I seem to remember having to add dates for the next week directly through the hotel. Am I remembering that correctly? We are planning on staying until Monday or Tuesday and just now got to thinking I may need to see if the hotel has availability for those days.You can through the lottery sale but you pay the convention prices for those days as well. Best to do wed-sun through lottery and get the bookend days separately, cheaper that way. Last two years doing that hard rock and bayfront let us stay in same room for the 3 reservations with no problems.
Of course, without knowing which hotel you may/may not get, that is a bit of a challenge. :-\
I assume that most hotels will start to see plenty of openings starting Sunday night??
Can someone please refresh my memory? When buying rooms through the hotel sale, can you reserve dates beyond the last day of the convention (Sunday)? I seem to remember having to add dates for the next week directly through the hotel. Am I remembering that correctly? We are planning on staying until Monday or Tuesday and just now got to thinking I may need to see if the hotel has availability for those days.
Of course, without knowing which hotel you may/may not get, that is a bit of a challenge. :-\
I assume that most hotels will start to see plenty of openings starting Sunday night??
My boss never likes me during this time.Right?! What gives??? Who doesn’t understand the importance of having time off to set up a 5 laptop command center in your living room in an effort to score tickets to a four day costume party and geek festival on the other side of the country???? I mean, what do they expect? Geesh
Right?! What gives??? Who doesn’t understand the importance of having time off to set up a 5 laptop command center in your living room in an effort to score tickets to a four day costume party and geek festival on the other side of the country???? I mean, what do they expect? Geesh
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Right?! What gives??? Who doesn’t understand the importance of having time off to set up a 5 laptop command center in your living room in an effort to score tickets to a four day costume party and geek festival on the other side of the country???? I mean, what do they expect? Geeshyou guys are HYSTERICAL!!!
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Right?! What gives??? Who doesn’t understand the importance of having time off to set up a 5 laptop command center in your living room in an effort to score tickets to a four day costume party and geek festival on the other side of the country???? I mean, what do they expect? Geesh
Worried about hotelapocolypse. For the past three years we haven’t even gotten a hotel thru the lottery and then have to watch everyday hoping something will open up. My boss never likes me during this time.
question regarding the hotel lottery--has anyone used their phone to fill out the form? is it compatible? (I have an iphone 6s).
Last year I had a hotspot on my phone but since leaving Verizon I don't have that anymore
I’ve already warned my boss I’m going to be late for work that day. With the timezones, it’ll likely be around 6am my time. I usually leave for work around 6:15-6:30. So I’m just bumping it back a bit. My supervisor had approved it and said to just let her know when the date is announced. Everyone in the office is aware of how important the con is to me so they’re use to odd requests like that that they don’t understand but know are important to me lol
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You luck out on the time! It's 10am here (I leave for work at 6:30 am) and I can tell you my boss won't understand. She has already told me I don't get SDCC off in 2020. So I am just going to have an emergency that day vs asking and getting told no.
Already looking for a new job, the silly boss thinks that I will stick around after she told me no SDCC IN 2020.
She has already told me I don't get SDCC off in 2020.
I'm curious how a boss can tell you they're not going to give you vacation that's more than a year away.There are plenty of jobs that require employees to take their vacation during certain times of year, for example many production facilities in my area shut down for a week at July 4th and a week at Christmas for maintenance repairs. For those who only have two weeks of vacation, that is the only time they get unless they are able to work out another arrangement with the boss (which typically doesn’t get approved ). I used to work at such a place and it sucked!!
There are plenty of jobs that require employees to take their vacation during certain times of year, for example many production facilities in my area shut down for a week at July 4th and a week at Christmas for maintenance repairs. For those who only have two weeks of vacation, that is the only time they get unless they are able to work out another arrangement with the boss (which typically doesn’t get approved ). I used to work at such a place and it sucked!!
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Aren't you scheduled for emergency pneumonia on that dates of SDCC 2020? And very contagious, so no one could visit you in the hospital...
Thank You [member=6814]TravT77[/member] for enlightening me.
When you've worked for as long as I have, you tend to forget about those kinds of restrictions.
You luck out on the time! It's 10am here (I leave for work at 6:30 am) and I can tell you my boss won't understand. She has already told me I don't get SDCC off in 2020. So I am just going to have an emergency that day vs asking and getting told no.
Already looking for a new job, the silly boss thinks that I will stick around after she told me no SDCC IN 2020.
One of my friends who usually goes to SDCC with me has to cancel this year because there's a vacation freeze at her work because of the timing of a big project she's involved with - I feel really bad for her.
I had this happen at my work one year, however, I lucked out. They understood it was my big trip and since it was approved before the freeze was announced I got to go. That place was great, I could put my vacations in the system for 3 years in advance. The minute we found out the dates I asked for the time off.
3 years in advance? Wow...we have to wait until six months before to even request vacation time. Nice!
My job only lets us officially request it off once we've accumulated enough time. But unofficially you can put it in the calendar whenever you want. It's just not locked into our clock in system until the PTO is accumulated.
That seems fair, does it calculate what PTO you will have at that time or just what you have?
It used to not calculate it and I had to do it by hand, but I think a recent update created a new column that gives you the chance to project. I don't trust it though. I've been calculating by hand for four years and I'll continue to do it lol.
I keep a spreadsheet also, I never trust the robots!
I think the problem is on the hotel side of the house.
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Oh? That could be good as far as OnPeak goes at least. Different city. Different set of hotels. So it might not carry over. I'm seeing a lot of blame thrown at OnPeak, but it could just be people projecting since they've had issues in the past. What makes you think it's the hotel side of things?I called the hotel and they said that they are processing the data from OnPeak.
I called the hotel and they said that they are processing the data from OnPeak.
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Does anyone think Hotelpocalypse will be NEXT week since WonderCon is this weekend?
In an attempt to prepare for the hotel sale, I’m looking over the hotel list from last year and need help understanding some of the red letter notes. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/1ac2cba671ae7eaab4afc614971f03ef.jpg)Where it lists the column for “1 Adult/2 Beds (2 beds not guaranteed)”, does this mean you could potentially pay for a more expensive room and still show up at the hotel to find out you only get 1 bed??? Forgive me if this is a silly question to which there is an obvious answer that I am just overlooking
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There are plenty of jobs that require employees to take their vacation during certain times of year, for example many production facilities in my area shut down for a week at July 4th and a week at Christmas for maintenance repairs. For those who only have two weeks of vacation, that is the only time they get unless they are able to work out another arrangement with the boss (which typically doesn’t get approved ). I used to work at such a place and it sucked!!
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So We're thinking they'll send the email April 5th and sale goes on April 10th this year.
Wonder Con is March 29th - 31st
Last year they sent the email March 30th and sale was April 4th.
Wonder Con was March 23rd - 25th
A week after WC :)
Let me start preparing my battlestation and hope that no one bothers me at work for an hour or so.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/cba4452d48239998da95675fa65f2ace.jpg)Bring it on!!!
I was considering taking some time off for the sale, but I'm on the east coast and leaving mid-day won't really work, logistically speaking. Oh well. *sigh*
Maybe...but then I'll have to find a computer close by. I don't really live near my job. There is a Kinkos around here, but I'm always anxious about using public computers for stuff like this.
So will you try on your phone?
I didn't think of that. I'll figure it out. Doing it on the clock isn't completely out of the question. I mean I'm doing this on the clock LOL. It just makes me nervous, and it never fails that people constantly need you when you need a little peace.Lunch break?
I didn't think of that. I'll figure it out. Doing it on the clock isn't completely out of the question. I mean I'm doing this on the clock LOL. It just makes me nervous, and it never fails that people constantly need you when you need a little peace.
I apologize if that's what it sounded like I was alluding to, but I'm definitely participating in the sale. Just trying to get as much info as I can in order to better plan for the day.
to help facilitate trades for those who would like a different hotel than what they got.
This is the first year that I could be looking to get two rooms in the hotel sale and I just trying to figure out if you can split the group booking so that the deposits can be paid separately and if you can how to do it. I think I remember seeing something about it for last years sale but as it didn't apply to me at the time I didn't pay to much attention if there was.
So, if you get a block of rooms (more than one room on a single entry into the hotel form), you can then split the individual rooms to different people. That way, they can have their own login and only affect their room. That way, you're able to have people put different cards on different rooms even if they're technically on the same booking.
Did that make sense? I did it last year and it was super easy (never had to call support for help etc.)
For the last three years, we have had 3 computers (3 separate comic con IDs) going to try to get a hotel. Even when we've been fortunate enough to get at least one in fairly quickly we haven't gotten a hotel after first round. Does anyone have any "secrets" on how they always get a hotel? Last year, we ended up with the Hyatt, but that was after weeks and weeks of checking to see if any rooms opened up and the stress of that was a nightmare.
With the 3 computers you can also have separate browsers going like Chrome and Firefox to have even more chances for that first hit. Hotel sale isn't like badge sale that is tied to Member ID so the more the merrier.
I am REALLY hoping we get an email this Friday about the sale being the 10th.
Thanks Iris for the information, I knew someone on the forum would know what to do. Will most likely have a few more questions when we get confirmation of the hotel sale.
I wonder if Star Wars Celebration occurring next weekend will push back the date of the SDCC Hotel Sale, since OnPeak is handling the hotel booking for that event... if it doesn't I imagine the hold times for calling in may be a bit longer than other years.
If I worked at OnPeak I'd avoid that scenario if possible... but they seem to embrace the chaos so who knows.
When you have it on multiple separate browsers, do you have it in private mode? I'm really hoping for the sale to be on the 17th since I'm off that day. Yet, knowing my luck it's going to be on the 10th when I have a 12 hour work day.
I'm worried the hotel lottery will be on the days I'm traveling for business. With my luck, that will happen. IIRC, it usually happens on a Thursday.
Also to add it has to be within a short window of when you accept the rooms. You have to put your card on to set everything up, then they need to log on ASAP to change the payment info or you get charged. Once you are charged OnPEak will not change the payment to another card. I have seen them process it within 20 ins and other times an hour. I think they have the system scheduled to run at certain times.
I guess OnPeak is lucky after colossal issues with #AvengersEndgameTickets, the hotel lottery should look like a success in comparison ;)
I guess OnPeak is lucky after colossal issues with #AvengersEndgameTickets, the hotel lottery should look like a success in comparison ;)
As long as Hotelpocalypse is not on April 10th, 17th and 18th I should be good.
The email notification for Hotelpocalypse is usually given the week before, right?
Has anyone had luck with requesting multiple rooms in one entry? This year we have 6 of us going (5 adults and 1 infant), so we would really like to get 2 rooms at the same place if possible.
My first choice is MGH which is large, so that helps.I loved the MGH last year! I arrived at 6am and they gave me my room by 9am instead of waiting for the actual check in time :D
Yes, I've requested more than one room and been successful each year with OnPeak. My first choice is MGH which is large, so that helps.Thank you! I think we are going for MGH or Bayfront as our firsts, I'll have to check which in that area have the most rooms.
Thank you! I think we are going for MGH or Bayfront as our firsts, I'll have to check which in that area have the most rooms.
Has anyone gotten a suite otherwise? I've requested it in the past and never got one, I assume there are just so few of them that they are impossible to get in the lotto.
Has anyone had luck with requesting multiple rooms in one entry? This year we have 6 of us going (5 adults and 1 infant), so we would really like to get 2 rooms at the same place if possible.Another option for you is the Embassy Suites...You could fit 6 people in one room(which is technically 2 rooms). Although you would all have to share one bathroom. It's not as close as the HBF or Hyatt but the walk is doable.
Another option for you is the Embassy Suites...You could fit 6 people in one room(which is technically 2 rooms). Although you would all have to share one bathroom. It's not as close as the HBF or Hyatt but the walk is doable.I'll have to look into those as well. Ideally we would have 2 rooms so that the non-baby people can hide away in case he's cranky ;D but if the suites offer a door or partition as you are suggesting then that might work too!
Another option for you is the Embassy Suites...You could fit 6 people in one room(which is technically 2 rooms). Although you would all have to share one bathroom. It's not as close as the HBF or Hyatt but the walk is doable.
One of my friends always chooses Embassy Suites as their first choice just because they can cram 6-8 in a room. Also, don’t they get free continental breakfast? I believe there’s also a Dunkin’ Donuts in the building.
I'll have to look into those as well. Ideally we would have 2 rooms so that the non-baby people can hide away in case he's cranky ;D but if the suites offer a door or partition as you are suggesting then that might work too!
I haven't heard many people put Omni on their list of must-have hotels. Is it just too far away?
It’s my top choice! It’s actually right across the street from the convention center! It’s just really hard to get.
I haven't heard many people put Omni on their list of must-have hotels. Is it just too far away when compared to the other Con adjacent hotels?
A friend of mine requested a suite at the Hard Rock and got it no problem. The suites there are weird though. I do not recommend lol.
If you're aiming for larger hotels for a good shot at rooms, here's a breakdown..
Hilton Bayfront: 1,190
Marriott Marquis & Marina: 1,362
MGH: 1,628
But those three are also the most competitive (except maybe the Hard Rock?) so number of rooms doesn't increase your odds by too much.
It's a full breakfast with omelets and what not. (And there's a Dunks :) )
We're staying at the Homewood Suites in Little Italy this year and will do a review afterwards. One of their options is a suite with 2 separate bedrooms, a sofa bed, free breakfast and a full kitchen. It's not part of the official sale so they do raise their prices during SDCC but we're using it in lieu of 2 rooms elsewhere and it should work out a bit cheaper.
checking room at major hotels near convention center $1000 a night right now
I haven't heard many people put Omni on their list of must-have hotels. Is it just too far away when compared to the other Con adjacent hotels?
Do most people think we will get the hotel email today? I checked last years email & I received it at 2:07pm PT. Seems like we usually hear buzz about it beforehand, though, from SDCC Unofficial Blog. Any thoughts?
Any input/experience staying on Coronado Island?
I know those hotels aren't on the shuttle route but looking at a map it seems Ubering in off peak hours may be an okay alternative?
This is our first year going to SDCC so it's exciting but overwhelming at the same time!
Any input/experience staying on Coronado Island?
I know those hotels aren't on the shuttle route but looking at a map it seems Ubering in off peak hours may be an okay alternative?
This is our first year going to SDCC so it's exciting but overwhelming at the same time!
I haven't heard many people put Omni on their list of must-have hotels. Is it just too far away when compared to the other Con adjacent hotels?
It's definitely my #1, for one very specific reason: they have the most comfortable mattresses I have ever slept on, no lie. I've stayed at other downtown hotels, MMM and Marriott Gaslamp come to mind, but never have I gotten such a comfortable, GOOD night's sleep at SDCC. One of my group members had a step counter app on her phone, she tracked our miles, and we walked 27 miles in four and a half days that year, but I would wake up feeling brand new every day, and I swear it had to be the mattress.And you can have one of your own if you want, https://www.omnitoyou.com/omni-suite-pillowtop-bed/ (https://www.omnitoyou.com/omni-suite-pillowtop-bed/). :)
Seconding what was said about the weird sliding bathroom doors: if you get an Omni room, better hope you're comfortable with the rest of your group, because those doors don't offer much in the way of privacy.
I love how Little Italy has gone through renovations and upgrades the past few years. My wife and I prefer to go Little Italy for dinner instead of the Gaslamp now. There a couple of new hotels in that area, one of which I stayed at a couple of year ago, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront. It's a nice new hotel and IIRC breakfast is included. I think some of the suites have fully usable kitchens, a big plus and shuttle is not too bad and there's the train station nearby as an alternative.The suites with the kitchens are actually the Residence Inn portion of the hotel.. its weird, its like two different names in the same building but the same amenities (pool, breakfast... parking). Just differences in what you get in the room; the RI side also has like a door to the bedroom too, so if someone wants to have some privacy then there you go! I've stayed in both sides and they're both super nice... the Springhill side fit 6 really well too.
I was planning on getting a suite at the Hard Rock this year. Can you tell me whats weird about it and why you wouldn't recommend it?
It's basically one large room with beds on one side, couches on the other. In the center, on either side, is a small room with glass doors and toilet. Directly across the open floor is a shower with glass doors and glass walls. The sink is in the open area between the "living room" and "bedroom". Not much privacy.
It's definitely my #1, for one very specific reason: they have the most comfortable mattresses I have ever slept on, no lie. I've stayed at other downtown hotels, MMM and Marriott Gaslamp come to mind, but never have I gotten such a comfortable, GOOD night's sleep at SDCC. One of my group members had a step counter app on her phone, she tracked our miles, and we walked 27 miles in four and a half days that year, but I would wake up feeling brand new every day, and I swear it had to be the mattress.
Seconding what was said about the weird sliding bathroom doors: if you get an Omni room, better hope you're comfortable with the rest of your group, because those doors don't offer much in the way of privacy.
I'm in the minority I guess cause the Omni wasn't my favorite. It was fine. Loved the location - but we missed the smaller hotel solamar we have stayed at for several years. Maybe because it was so close it was a lot more chaotic - I won't put it on my list again but it was cool to stay so close.
I do hate the bathroom doors of the Omni because how can you be off by over an inch with like 1000 pocket doors?
It is annoying to deal with but my group just knows not to walk past it if someone's in there.
I loved the MGH last year! I arrived at 6am and they gave me my room by 9am instead of waiting for the actual check in time :D
I loved staying at the MGH as well. You can add club level at a later time if you didn't get in via the hotel lottery. That was a nice way of saving in regards to not going to restaurants. They provide breakfast, snacks for lunch, and entree's for dinner when you go back and forth via hotel. Later at night they also do desserts and wines.
To all those CCI employees who lurk about the FoCC forums snickering to themselves every time someone asks “when the hotel sale is happening?”, because they already know (YOU KNOW THEY KNOW!!)........(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190406/5bc727577b9c4a1cb9b1669ecb58197a.gif)
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What are the chances that on peak will send out emails on Monday still saying the sale is going to be on Wednesday, April 10 just to mess with us?
Any other hotels do club level services?
The answer is no, most if not almost all do not know. I can't answer why I know that, but I assure you, most do not know. I'm guessing the members of the CCI Committee know or have an idea. But that is about it. The rest are in the dark.@jonathan, my apologies if my post came across a little aggressive. Not my intent at all, was actually just joking. After reading over it, even I was like, “dang Trav, chill out”. That’s what happens when people use social media on 3 hours of sleep. My bad.
[member=4284]Jonathan[/member], my apologies if my post came across a little aggressive. Not my intent at all, was actually just joking. After reading over it, even I was like, “dang Trav, chill out”. That’s what happens when people use social media on 3 hours of sleep. My bad.
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OnPeak runs the Celebration hotels too? I was hoping that since ReedPop is for-profit they'd be able to spend more and hire someone marginally competent. :-(
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And it’s never been on a Monday.
Does anyone believe the actual sale will be this week?Based on history, there would be some notification the week before the sale, but it seems that anything can happen these days.
I loved staying at the MGH as well. You can add club level at a later time if you didn't get in via the hotel lottery. That was a nice way of saving in regards to not going to restaurants. They provide breakfast, snacks for lunch, and entree's for dinner when you go back and forth via hotel. Later at night they also do desserts and wines.
anyone remember what time zone the OnPeak hotel messages originated from?
it's coming on to 8am pt....
OnPeak runs NYCC hotels, too, so I'm not that surprised.
Not that it matters coming from me. I can confirm we should hear stuff this week, maybe as early as today. I will preface everything by saying we will not have a week to prepare. Someone mentioned earlier about the emails being a week earlier. This years sale, we will have a few days to prep once the email arrives like usual.
Not that it matters coming from me. I can confirm we should hear stuff this week, maybe as early as today. I will preface everything by saying we will not have a week to prepare. Someone mentioned earlier about the emails being a week earlier. This years sale, we will have a few days to prep once the email arrives like usual.
Not that it matters coming from me. I can confirm we should hear stuff this week, maybe as early as today. I will preface everything by saying we will not have a week to prepare. Someone mentioned earlier about the emails being a week earlier. This years sale, we will have a few days to prep once the email arrives like usual.
I don't think it will be this week because of the Early Bird Sale accepting changes and additional nights up to April 25th.
I'm thinking Thursday the 18th and then first wave emails going out the 25th.
I don't think it will be this week because of the Early Bird Sale accepting changes and additional nights up to April 25th.
I'm thinking Thursday the 18th and then first wave emails going out the 25th.
[member=4314]accelerate[/member] I'm 90% sure it's NEVER been a weekend. Among the many, many, many things OnPeak does not do (such as: live-booking, coherent/consistent policy enforcement, effective communication, basic competency) is work on weekends.
I don't think it will be this week because of the Early Bird Sale accepting changes and additional nights up to April 25th.
I'm thinking Thursday the 18th and then first wave emails going out the 25th.
[member=4314]accelerate[/member] I'm 90% sure it's NEVER been a weekend. Among the many, many, many things OnPeak does not do (such as: live-booking, coherent/consistent policy enforcement, effective communication, basic competency) is work on weekends.
Ostensibly silent today... calm before the storm?
So I was looking through past emails and blog postings. CCI has never given less than 5 days notice. They have sent emails out the day before with the link but they announced on their blog about 5 days beforehand. CCI knows we have to rearrange work, test browsers, and organize with the people we are sharing a room with. I really don't think they are going to spring it on us with days notice. Also hoping they don't gong to prove me wrong today!
When CCI shuts down access to logging into their website, that's a signal for open reg.
I forget if they do the same thing for the hotel sale. I'm sure someone on this forum remembers. :) :)
When CCI shuts down access to logging into their website, that's a signal for open reg.
I forget if they do the same thing for the hotel sale. I'm sure someone on this forum remembers. :) :)
The hotel sale isn't run through CCI's systems at all (in past years a member ID hasn't even been required), so there's no reason for them to shut down. I'm sure CCI sets the parameters but in past years the hotel sale has been run 100% through OnPeak, and CCI has no direct involvement.
As [member=2339]NCDS[/member] said, the only announcements/information we've ever received about the sale are via direct email and the Toucan Blog (plus social media posts directing you to the Toucan Blog).
I agree super short notice would be inconsiderate, but pretty much everything about the hotel sale is inconsiderate, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ETA: [member=4892]miclpea[/member] I believe it will be this week! But mostly because I will turn into a rage monster if it isn't, and, you know, I have to work and stuff.
At this point does anyone believe it will be this week?I predict we will get info about it this week, but the sale will be next week. But I could be way off :)
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Hi, does anyone know if the hotel lottery is for badge holders only? It says the email for the link to the lottery will be sent to badge holders but I was always under the impression that it was open to non-badge holders as well?
So I was looking through past emails and blog postings. CCI has never given less than 5 days notice. They have sent emails out the day before with the link but they announced on their blog about 5 days beforehand. CCI knows we have to rearrange work, test browsers, and organize with the people we are sharing a room with. I really don't think they are going to spring it on us with days notice. Also hoping they don't gong to prove me wrong today!
Last year, we got the link to the lottery website on Friday March 30th, 2018 at 2:02pm PST for the sale on Wednesday April 4th, 2018.
For 2017, the email came out Friday April 21st, 2017 at 3:18pm PST for the sale on Wednesday April 26th, 2017.
So if they're consistent (which, given all things Comic-Con would be inconsistent of them), then we'll get an email this Friday.
I thought the end of the Early Bird sales was the sign of the coming Hotelapocalypse?
[member=760]chirigami[/member] It used to be, but last year early bird ended 4/25/18 and we received the email 3/30 for a sale date of 4/4. So it's not a reliable indicator anymore.The Early Bird "end date" last year changed from 4/25 to 4/3, to end right before the lottery, once the hotel sale got announced.
Which is good, because if the sale isn't until 4/26 we wouldn't get results until MAY, which would almost certainly result in my demise into a shaking anxiety-ridden pile of goo.
The Early Bird "end date" last year changed from 4/25 to 4/3, to end right before the lottery, once the hotel sale got announced.
Which is also pretty inconsiderate, especially if anyone was saving up/waiting for payday/etc.Wow, I didn't know it had such a jump! That is pretty crazy. At least typically the Early Bird hotels pop back up after the general sale (either through OnPeak, the hotel itself, or 3rd party sites).
As of now, the Hotel Sale is the second-latest it's ever been (I think, my personal records only go back to 2011).
2011: 3/9
2012: 3/29
2013: 2/26
2014: 4/8
2015: 3/24
2016: 4/5
2017: 4/26
2018: 4/4
2017 was incredibly late, but IIRC a lot of stuff was late that year? Problems with badge sales, etc. Everything has been incredibly smooth (and, for some things, super early) this year. WHY IS THIS TAKING SO LONG??? :( >:( :(
I wonder if the fact that SWCC is this week is the reason. Onpeak may want their staff available to work out any problems with people arriving at those hotels. Especially after the problems during Wondercon.
I’m still voting for notification on Friday for next Wednesday.
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Although, I wish they would just do it.I'm with you Michael. Just tell us and put us out of our misery.
I'm with you Michael. Just tell us and put us out of our misery.
I'd settle for an incredibly vague and non-commital tweet at this point. "Hotel information coming soon!" or even "Hey, we haven't forgot that we will eventually need to have the hotel sale!" will do.
I'd settle for an incredibly vague and non-commital tweet at this point. "Hotel information coming soon!" or even "Hey, we haven't forgot that we will eventually need to have the hotel sale!" will do.It would be really useful if CCI had a "checklist" of important steps for SDCC. Like 1. Returning Registration, 2. Open Registration, 3. Hotel Sale, etc. Add in dates like when the panels are announced and such, and it would be super useful IMHO.
I'd settle for an incredibly vague and non-commital tweet at this point. "Hotel information coming soon!" or even "Hey, we haven't forgot that we will eventually need to have the hotel sale!" will do.
Every time I get a notification of new messages in this thread, a bit of hope springs up that it's about the sale having been finally announced lol I'm baiting myself :'(
Every time I get a notification of new messages in this thread, a bit of hope springs up that it's about the sale having been finally announced lol I'm baiting myself :'(
I have CCI's twitter on notification and it's been super annoying for like 2 months while we've been waiting for news for hotels. Like I'm glad about ace parking for those that need to park and I'm glad about the special guests for those that care about that but WHERE THE HOTELS AT???I know. Some of us would like to know we have a place to stay, or at least have the opportunity to try.
I know. Some of us would like to know we have a place to stay, or at least have the opportunity to try.
Sorry guys. I was told this week and even got a date. Not sure why we haven’t heard yet. People who know me know where I get my info. And it’s always good. But again things can change since this is with OnPeak and not CCI per se. I’m hoping it’s still this week just because ;).
Especially since the Ace Parking Lot lottery just opened up.
I don't need a parking spot. I NEED A HOTEL ROOM!!! :) :) :)
It would be really useful if CCI had a "checklist" of important steps for SDCC. Like 1. Returning Registration, 2. Open Registration, 3. Hotel Sale, etc. Add in dates like when the panels are announced and such, and it would be super useful IMHO.Yes!!!
Or imagine if SDCC said, btw, we don’t have an official hotel sale this year. You were supposed to book hotels on your own.
Just announced. April 11
https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels
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Just announced. April 11Welp, 2 day notice lol
https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels
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Welp, 2 day notice lol
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Lol, I love how both of our posts started with a resigned “Welp...” [member=4382]ombregrey[/member]. There’s no better term to describe the Hotelpocalypse experience imo.Hahaha indeed
Just announced. April 11
https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels
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Just announced. April 11What!!!
https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels
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Once the maximum number of requests have been received, the form will shut down and callers will no longer be able to submit a request.
OK I’m going to get started early this year where do I go on the Google sheets to make sure that I can get a room through friends of Comic Con international the last couple of years it’s been hit and miss for me. Thank you in advance.
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Sorry guys. I was told this week and even got a date. Not sure why we haven’t heard yet. People who know me know where I get my info. And it’s always good. But again things can change since this is with OnPeak and not CCI per se. I’m hoping it’s still this week just because ;).
Uuuuuuhhhhhh, has that always been there? What's the maximum number of requests?I think it has, I remember in the past like at a certain point a few of the downtown hotels vanish from the list because of the number of requests until like the sale kind of just ends. I don't think I've seen a number per say of how many but at least its within an hour - two hour time frame?
OK I’m going to get started early this year where do I go on the Google sheets to make sure that I can get a room through friends of Comic Con international the last couple of years it’s been hit and miss for me. Thank you in advance.
A couple of the cheaper hotels dropped out. No Bristol. :( No Four Points.Gone are the days of downtown hotels in the low $200s. I usually stayed at Doubletree Downtown ($209 last yr), now it's $249. This hurts my Canadian wallet...
Everything is getting more expensive too, though I guess that's not a surprise. Most downtown hotels are $300+ now. The place we stayed at last year (Hampton in Little Italy) jumped up from $205 to $235.
I still haven't received an email. Is the link unique to your badge this year?
My hubby just sent me an image that the sale is in 2 days, isn't that such short notice?!?Last year it was on a Wednesday. It's usually short notice
I still haven't received an email. Is the link unique to your badge this year?Go on Comic-con.org website
Does anyone know the number of rooms in each hotel that is part of the lottery this year?Here is info from SDCC Unofficial blog for 2018:
New hotel InterContinental is 2 miles away and is asking $329/night?
New hotel InterContinental is 2 miles away and is asking $329/night?
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Here is info from SDCC Unofficial blog for 2018:
https://sdccblog.com/2018/03/hotelpocalypse-2018-san-diego-comic-con-hotel-size-guide/
Do you think the pendry will be open to us this year? It's on the list that CCI put out but last year it seems like no one got it.
I’m with 2 other people trying to get a room together. Can someone outline what Onpeak considers a duplicate entry? Same email address, mailing address , and phone number? Anything else? Also if I list their names on my form as “occupants” and they also get in and submit a form, is that considered a duplicate? Should I just leave “occupants” section blank? Any insight is appreciated.
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Talk about short notice!Exactly ^ Two days seems so short or are they expecting us all to be experts by now.
I’m with 2 other people trying to get a room together. Can someone outline what Onpeak considers a duplicate entry? Same email address, mailing address , and phone number? Anything else? Also if I list their names on my form as “occupants” and they also get in and submit a form, is that considered a duplicate? Should I just leave “occupants” section blank? Any insight is appreciated.
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We have never had a definitive explanation of what OnPeak considers a 'duplicate' reservation. My recommendation would be for everyone to have a unique name, email address, mail address and phone number. List fake occupants for the rest of the room. Those can be changed later once the reservation is made.
I stayed in The Bristol last year and I wanted to try for it again but since it's not on the list, does anyone know how to see what the prices might be and if you can book it? I just tried to look on The Bristol website but the comic-con days are blocked off.
It's possible that they may be booked up by a studio.
It's possible that they may be booked up by a studio.
Well, 3 sources said this week but I said no, CCI is not rude to give us no notice. I take back anything nice I said about them!
What a bummer. Now even studios are competing for the cheapest closest downtown hotel ::)
I checked The Bristol hotel's website and there aren't any rooms available for 17th to 21st.
I can’t tell you who my sources are or who I am. But when I post something like this, it’s accurate. I was however starting to lose faith. I knew the April 11 date. But couldn’t believe onpeak would only give everyone two days.
I can’t tell you who my sources are or who I am. But when I post something like this, it’s accurate. I was however starting to lose faith. I knew the April 11 date. But couldn’t believe onpeak would only give everyone two days.
It's possible that they may be booked up by a studio.
It looks like they added the new Intercontinental and Moxy hotels to the list. Pendry is still there.
Me, I'm avoiding all three on my list.
https://www.comic-con.org/sites/default/files/forms/CCI%202019%20Hotel%20List%20Final%20Version.pdf
I agree with everything here. Whatever you can make unique, do so. I know married couples who use different addressees on their forms (like their parents' addy). Also, never once has a hotel validated my occupant list. So I always put fake names for those (except for myself, of course).I usually have multiple browsers open on several devices(desktop, laptop, iPad) for hotel lottery. I can use VPN, but should I not use more than one browser per device? I thought was only an issue with the badge sale, not hotel lottery?
I even go one extra step (and this is just me being unreasonably paranoid) and make sure if my group is submitting multiple forms, we're all submitting from different IP addresses. So if we're in the same room, one person will be on VPN, while the other won't be.
I usually have multiple browsers open on several devices(desktop, laptop, iPad) for hotel lottery. I can use VPN, but should I not use more than one browser per device? I thought was only an issue with the badge sale, not hotel lottery?
I wouldn't waste one of my picks on it.
I still haven't received an email. Is the link unique to your badge this year?
I believe the email IS only sent to badgeholders. So if you don't have a badge you'll need to find the link another way (but the link itself in non-unique and open to all).
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How suiting that Hotelpocalypse occurs a few days before the Game of Thrones premiere.:D that’s right!
Well, like I said, I use different IPs mainly out of paranoia, and also because like others have said, we simply do not know how OnPeak detects duplicate entries nor what they consider duplicates. It could be as basic as phone number, or it could be IP addresses or email addresses or physical addresses or some combination.
So to answer your question, no one knows for 100% certainty if it is an issue or not. If I had to guess, it's not an issue, but I wouldn't bet my savings on it.
Why at does the waiting room open at 8am? That's inhumane. Why not at a civilized hour?
The waiting room link seems to have identifying info. Would they be using something from that to check for dupes?
The Guild is a new hotel, but it's not on the list and when I check availability, there are no rooms available.
I wonder if studios are booking rooms there.
It's really easy to track someone through their browser even when on a different IP address. IP's aren't really used to track people anymore. That's why streaming services can geoblock even when you use a VPN. The way most people leave their browsers configured, they are broadcasting who they are whenever they open up a page. So if people are really worried about this, then they have to sanitize their browsers. It's more complicated than just removing cookies. It really depends on serious onpeak is about dups.
Incognito mode for the win!
Incognito mode doesn't help. It doesn't do what people think it does. Primarily, what it does is that it won't keep records of activity while in incognito mode. So it won't save any cookies picked up or browser history while incognito. Those things aren't relied on anymore to identify a browser. They basically do nothing to prevent someone from identifying your browser and thus anyone associated with that browser.
What info are you required to enter when you first go in the waiting room I can’t remember
So, say in the case of OnPeak, if they're not using IP addresses to track, but instead using the newer methods you referenced before, how does one go about sanitizing their browser?
Incognito mode doesn't help. It doesn't do what people think it does. Primarily, what it does is that it won't keep records of activity while in incognito mode. So it won't save any cookies picked up or browser history while incognito. Those things aren't relied on anymore to identify a browser. They basically do nothing to prevent someone from identifying your browser and thus anyone associated with that browser. What incognito mode does is make it difficult for anyone else that uses your computer to see what you've been doing. It doesn't keep websites from identifying you.
Your comment led me to do some googling. According to https://panopticlick.eff.org/, my protection against tracking fails mainly on fingerprinting, which led me down the rabbit hole of learning what fingerprinting is (mostly HTML Canvas tricks, but other things like screen resolution and even battery level).Sophistication is definitely not a word I’d use to describe Onpeak. Perhaps we’re over analyzing it. I’m going to take the suggestions from here and make sure to use different emails, mailing addresses and fake occupant names.
I'd be VERY impressed if OnPeak has that level of sophistication.
For those that believe me. I knew it was April 11. I just couldn’t tell you all. Plus it sounded fake because of the short notice.We believed you but we didn’t want to believe you!
Ohhhh mysterious. Are you Batman?
TWO days notice?! WTF. Oh OnPeak, you're... something else.
If one of my friends gets the hotel we want from their submission, how hard is it to switch it to my name and credit card when we are booking it? Or can we keep it in their name but place it on my card anyway?
Uh, so, Minor panic, but did anyone notice the hotel form now says for a 2 bed room - ONE person, two beds?
Is this a typo or does that mean they are charging for the person as well as the room?
Uh, so, Minor panic, but did anyone notice the hotel form now says for a 2 bed room - ONE person, two beds?
Is this a typo or does that mean they are charging for the person as well as the room?
Uh, so, Minor panic, but did anyone notice the hotel form now says for a 2 bed room - ONE person, two beds?
Is this a typo or does that mean they are charging for the person as well as the room?
Are we 100% sure the link emailed to us is non-unique and can be shared? Did two people who got it compare it?
Thanks, just want to make sure.
Your comment led me to do some googling. According to https://panopticlick.eff.org/, my protection against tracking fails mainly on fingerprinting, which led me down the rabbit hole of learning what fingerprinting is (mostly HTML Canvas tricks, but other things like screen resolution and even battery level).
I'd be VERY impressed if OnPeak has that level of sophistication.
It's a typo I think. I'm guessing it should say 2 peopleThis is a screenshot from last years sale.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190410/c1102437fef289cb5e13b15ada0cb71f.jpg)Seems to be intentional, but I too am puzzled by it.
I can’t tell you who my sources are or who I am. But when I post something like this, it’s accurate. I was however starting to lose faith. I knew the April 11 date. But couldn’t believe onpeak would only give everyone two days.
Out of curiosity, what happened with Pendry last year that people feel that its a waste of slots this year?
Sorry, first time SDCC attendee here :)
[member=8556]d00dz[/member] - As far as we could tell not one person received a room from the lottery at the Pendry. It was a frustrating turn of events for those who in effect, wasted one of their picks on a hotel that turned out to be unavailable. And if I remember correctly, it never even showed up as available in the days leading up to SDCC.
Oh that's horrible. It sucks to hear that.
Thank you for taking the time to explain to me. Looks like its one off my list!
Some people have reported addresses being an issue, but I haven't experienced that myself. For me, I once got flagged as a duplicate based on first and last name. I responded to the email stating that I was different from the other person with the super common anglo-saxon name and it was fine. But yes, names will flag it as a duplicate for sure.Question: If we ask for five rooms and list five people, should we use fictitious names instead of the names of people in our group or should we use the real names? Would the real names be flagged as duplicate requests?
Well, like I said, I use different IPs mainly out of paranoia, and also because like others have said, we simply do not know how OnPeak detects duplicate entries nor what they consider duplicates. It could be as basic as phone number, or it could be IP addresses or email addresses or physical addresses or some combination.
So to answer your question, no one knows for 100% certainty if it is an issue or not. If I had to guess, it's not an issue, but I wouldn't bet my savings on it.
On the room request sample form, I don't see anything about requesting a quad or listing roommates. I thought that was part of the form? How does that work if you request a hotel that doesn't specify number of beds?
These prices are getting crazier and crazier every year.
Regarding multiple room requests on the same form...Has anyone who requested multiple rooms on the form, gotten only 1 room? Or gotten rooms at different hotels through the same submission form? In other words, does OnPeak place folk in varying hotels if they run out of a higher choice when asking for multiple rooms on the same form?
I have someone in my group who can't get time off with such short notice. If I fill out a form for him myself, using a different computer but from my same location, will that be different enough that I won't show as a duplicate? Or should I just skip making a request for that person to be safe?
I've always gotten the # of rooms I requested, all at the same hotel. Others I've talked to have had the same result. So no "variety of hotels" placement.
[member=352]marcia29[/member] I agree with [member=842]TardisMom[/member] . In years where I've requested multiple rooms they've always been together. From what we can tell from the results the past few years, you either get all your rooms together or no rooms at all if they can't fulfill your entire request at the same hotel. It's why requesting more than one is somewhat higher risk of striking out.
I think one of CCI's biggest bargaining chips in negotiating with the hotels was that they could potentially* move the entire convention to another city or state at their will.
When CCI announced and broke ground on their new museum it was probably much easier for the hotels to call their bluff once it was time to renew the contract.
I can’t tell you who my sources are or who I am. But when I post something like this, it’s accurate. I was however starting to lose faith. I knew the April 11 date. But couldn’t believe onpeak would only give everyone two days.
Yeah. We're not discussing it much here, with the focus (as it should be) on getting everyone prepped and ready, but it is incredibly inconsiderate and disrespectful to attendees to announce the hotel sale (and all the pages and pages of accompanying information) less than two days before it happens (which is also in the middle of a workday for probably the majority of people). And, also, to have that sale occur DURING one of the other top-tier geek conventions in the US.
It's borderline incompetent at best and actively cruel at worst, and I for one am deeply disappointed in CCI as an organization.
I'm a little torn.
It's no problem for me to do the hotel sale from my job, and the timing is right around lunch time, but my challenge is reminding myself. I can get distracted...Especially around lunch time.
However, I have the option to work from home. Since that's out of the norm for my routine, it will be a lot easier to remember.
What to do,....what to do???
:) :)
I'm a little torn.I'm in a similar boat, and I opted to block off my calendar for working from home that morning! It will be easier for me to make sure no one drops by last minute to chat lol
It's no problem for me to do the hotel sale from my job, and the timing is right around lunch time, but my challenge is reminding myself. I can get distracted...Especially around lunch time.
However, I have the option to work from home. Since that's out of the norm for my routine, it will be a lot easier to remember.
What to do,....what to do???
:) :)
I'm scared this year for hotels....I normally have a back up hotel already set in place before Hotelmaggedden, but this year I have nothing. And we have NEVER got anything from this. I have only gotten hotels from by back ups, or from the gracious people of FOCCI.
It's borderline incompetent at best and actively cruel at worst, and I for one am deeply disappointed in CCI as an organization.
Maybe I'm giving them too much credit, but it mostly seems incompetent to me. Although, they MUST have known the date for weeks if not months. I have no idea why they wouldn't at least put up the hotel list sooner.Overheard at CCI headquarters:
Also, as always, at least some of the blame lies with OnPeak. In what world does it make ANY SENSE AT ALL to hold one of the biggest, messiest hotel sales of the year ON THE SAME DAY many people are checking into their hotels at another major event you ALSO run? And OnPeak must have had input on the date.
Maybe I'm giving them too much credit, but it mostly seems incompetent to me. Although, they MUST have known the date for weeks if not months. I have no idea why they wouldn't at least put up the hotel list sooner.
Also, as always, at least some of the blame lies with OnPeak. In what world does it make ANY SENSE AT ALL to hold one of the biggest, messiest hotel sales of the year ON THE SAME DAY many people are checking into their hotels at another major event you ALSO run? And OnPeak must have had input on the date.
The answer is simple.... they don't give a hoot about the atendees!
Also, they tend not to get any hotel complaints at the official SDCC Talkback. By then, most of the complaints are about lines for Hall H, and such.
I've always found that odd, but I think it's because the furor about the hotel sale really dies down by the time everyone actually gets to the convention (and has their hotel).
Just think, by this time tomorrow we'll be all done and into the 5-day (MINIMUM) waiting period to find out your results!
I hate OnPeak so, so, so, so, so very much.
Just think, by this time tomorrow we'll be all done and into the 5-day (MINIMUM) waiting period to find out your results!I'm just glad it will be done on my end either way. But the wait period feels so long!
I hate OnPeak so, so, so, so, so very much.
I had a dream about Fundays tickets, so apparently, I'm further along.Oh man, I hope that goes well too!
Just think, by this time tomorrow we'll be all done and into the 5-day (MINIMUM) waiting period to find out your results!
I hate OnPeak so, so, so, so, so very much.
Come tomorrow we’ll be complaining and some of us dreaming about the wait LOL. I know I shouldn’t be, but I succumbed to the idea that I’ll have someone here helping me in the exchange. I don’t know why, but that’s how I feel this time around.
Followed by this weekend when all the casual attendees check their e-mail to discover the hotel sale has already come and gone. I mean, we the technology obsessed got the memo but I'd be curious to see OnPeaks analytics for how many of the e-mails they sent were actually opened as compared previous years.My mom deleted the email by accident since she thought it was just saying that they're going to announce it soon, not that it's happening in two days. If you're not super familiar with the process, I could see where someone would think that there isn't anything actionable from just the subject line.
The worst part about this whole process is the wait between submitting the form and actually getting an email with your hotel (or lack of). It's going to be at least four days (they've always started handing them out on a Monday, if I recall), but it could be 11-15 days. And the stupid part is, they don't even send you a confirmation email saying, yes, we got your request, and here's what you entered.
Back when it was TP Housing (before they merged with OnPeak) that handled hotels, they at least gave you that "we got your request" email.
Star Wars Celebration, Coachella, Gallifrey One Tickets, Tax Day... how can we make a busier week even busier?
Let's give them just two days!
I think one of CCI's biggest bargaining chips in negotiating with the hotels was that they could potentially* move the entire convention to another city or state at their will.
When CCI announced and broke ground on their new museum it was probably much easier for the hotels to call their bluff once it was time to renew the contract.
Game of Thrones this weekend too. So people finishing their marathons and hosting parties hahaha.
I'm oddly calm about this one. I even forgot about it this morning, only to be reminded by a friend's email.
Maybe it's because there seemed to be opportunities last year to get something downtown in the waiting list period. Maybe it's because I got one of my top six last year. Maybe it's just because I know that if I fail it won't be for lack of trying and luck just wasn't with me.
Please pass over whatever it is you're drinking. I want to be "oddly calm." Plus for me, it's also about making sure my lady friend is happy too. So I gotta get a place she's good with as well. When it was just me, I would have settled for like Best Western Bayside. Now? We're like the Jeffersons, movin' on up! (I wonder how many people here are old enough to get my reference?)
We established down in the Shuttle Info thread that I am the one with the good drinks. ;)Good drinks...
Please pass over whatever it is you're drinking. I want to be "oddly calm." Plus for me, it's also about making sure my lady friend is happy too. So I gotta get a place she's good with as well. When it was just me, I would have settled for like Best Western Bayside. Now? We're like the Jeffersons, movin' on up! (I wonder how many people here are old enough to get my reference?)
We established down in the Shuttle Info thread that I am the one with the good drinks. ;)
These prices are getting crazier and crazier every year.
That makes me curious about the Bristol. Why drop out? Unless it's being used for a big block. No offense to the Bristol, I LOVE it, but it doesn't feel like a VIP block kinda place. IDK man.
That makes me curious about the Bristol. Why drop out? Unless it's being used for a big block. No offense to the Bristol, I LOVE it, but it doesn't feel like a VIP block kinda place. IDK man.
I've stayed at the Bristol once in my many years of attending. It's a VERY nice Boutique hotel. Their prices seem to suggest they're a cheap hotel, but really far from it. I even enjoyed the restaurant in which I ordered a steak (though I know they've since changed it.) I can totally see what [member=4102]rickythump[/member] said, and a studio rented the entire place out. Studios have money, but doesn't mean they will just toss it away. Though, this is all guesses. We may not know till next year and see if the Bristol is back on the list.
I've stayed there as well the first time I went to Comic Con. I think it's easy to think of a studio booking it an immediately think of like HBO or Disney who have stars that are accustomed to higher end hotels - but there is also places like CBS/The CW that bring a huge amount of stuff every year and probably don't need the same kind of experience a Disney headliner might.
I just checked and realized I had a backup bookend date for the Bristol reserved for Monday and Wednesday of the con, maybe I'll stay there for the first two days and see if I can investigate, haha.
I've stayed at the Bristol too but I have a different impression. It's not high end. It's a small boutique hotel. Fairly average with average to small rooms at a good price. It's not like Hilton Bayfront, where everything is on the lower part of high end. So yeah I'm not just talking based on price or outside appearance. I have experience. I've stayed at Bristol, MMM, Hilton Gaslamp, and Hilton Bayfront (and a random Mission Valley hotel once). I've been around.
Please pass over whatever it is you're drinking. I want to be "oddly calm." Plus for me, it's also about making sure my lady friend is happy too. So I gotta get a place she's good with as well. When it was just me, I would have settled for like Best Western Bayside. Now? We're like the Jeffersons, movin' on up! (I wonder how many people here are old enough to get my reference?)
What's wrong with Best Western Bayside? I'm thinking about including it in one of my slots just cause of the price. But like you, I also need to think about my lady friend. It is far from the con which is a negative for me.
Ok why is the term "lady friend" becoming a thing here. :o Is "friend" or "girlfriend" depending on the relationship not good enough? lol forgive me it just feels weird reading "lady friend." Not sure why it's suddenly A Thing.
I’m not calm at all. Last time I was calm was Returning Registration, and I ended up getting almost completely shut out (was one of the last people to snag Sunday). So for Open Reg, I went full panic mode, made connections with several groups, sacrificed my future first born (who needs those anyway?), and had sleepless nights worrying, and it paid off with 4 day + preview
So the lesson, in the immortal words of Not Douglas Adams: PANIC!
Ok why is the term "lady friend" becoming a thing here. :o Is "friend" or "girlfriend" depending on the relationship not good enough? lol forgive me it just feels weird reading "lady friend." Not sure why it's suddenly A Thing.
I have no problems telling anyone my Top 6. Why? Because there's going to be tens of thousands of people trying for every hotel. It's not going to matter if I tell people my choices.
A PSA for anyone considering the Moxy -- it looks cool, but just be aware the rooms are all 140 square feet.
what qualifies as a duplicate form?If you and a roommate submit a form and use the same occupant names and address do those count toward a duplicate form ?
One of my friends who usually goes to SDCC with me has to cancel this year because there's a vacation freeze at her work because of the timing of a big project she's involved with - I feel really bad for her.
Did you quote the wrong post my dude? Seems like you quoted my lady friend post but were responding to something completely different.
In my head that doesn't feel that small. But I googled it and yikes that is astronomically tiny. How do they even fit a bed in that ???
I'm not sure either. :o It might work for people who are just going to look around, but not for anyone who plans to bring stuff back. One year for ECCC I stayed in a room that was 190 sq feet, and that was bad enough. There wasn't even enough space to open up a suitcase on the floor...I had to sit it on the bed in order to open it.
A PSA for anyone considering the Moxy -- it looks cool, but just be aware the rooms are all 140 square feet.
Having just gone to London and Paris late last year, I now know all about tiny hotel rooms. Normally, I don't really care how small or big the room is (though big is a nice perk), but this is SDCC, and usually I'll be picking up a ton of swag, which I usually have laid out all over the place and only organize / stow away right before packing up to leave.
I was just looking at the form and wondering if anyone had any insight....
1. How do you usually answer the "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available..." and why? Do you think it makes it less likely you get what you want if you choose an answer that you'll take anything?
2. I will be attending with my husband and 2 year old but we would prefer a king bed. Do other people who travel with kids just count the adults? I know there is no guarantee of what kind of bed you get, but how likely is it that we would get a king?
3. When we fill out the form will we be flagged as duplicated since we live in the same house? Should we not have the same address if we get in twice?
4. Anyone else traveling with little ones in tow?
5. We are actually going to be flying in on Tuesday and leaving the following Tuesday. Do you think having to have a hotel that long will decrease our chances of getting a place to stay during the hotelpocalypse?
We are super excited about getting to go to SDCC. Its been on my bucket list for years and I can't believe we are going. 8)
Pretty sure you don’t have to have a badge to reserve a room, but you do need a Comic-Con memberid.Question:
I haven't registered for my badge yet because I'm paying this year and i'm waiting on my mother to confirm if she can go by May 1st. I should still be able to reserve a room, right? i didn't get the link but i clicked on it from the old page. It still works..
Pretty sure you don’t have to have a badge to reserve a room, but you do need a Comic-Con memberid.
I was just looking at the form and wondering if anyone had any insight....
1. How do you usually answer the "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available..." and why? Do you think it makes it less likely you get what you want if you choose an answer that you'll take anything?
2. I will be attending with my husband and 2 year old but we would prefer a king bed. Do other people who travel with kids just count the adults? I know there is no guarantee of what kind of bed you get, but how likely is it that we would get a king?
3. When we fill out the form will we be flagged as duplicated since we live in the same house? Should we not have the same address if we get in twice?
4. Anyone else traveling with little ones in tow?
5. We are actually going to be flying in on Tuesday and leaving the following Tuesday. Do you think having to have a hotel that long will decrease our chances of getting a place to stay during the hotelpocalypse?
We are super excited about getting to go to SDCC. Its been on my bucket list for years and I can't believe we are going. 8)
Trying to recall from last year, but does anyone have any data or feelings about selecting the waitlist option?
I have a memory of that backfiring as OnPeak would see that and think "oh, they are cool with being on the waitlist, let's just give them that"
But it also seems like giving yourself the most avenues of possibilities should be good too.
Thoughts?
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I was just looking at the form and wondering if anyone had any insight....
1. How do you usually answer the "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available..." and why? Do you think it makes it less likely you get what you want if you choose an answer that you'll take anything?
2. I will be attending with my husband and 2 year old but we would prefer a king bed. Do other people who travel with kids just count the adults? I know there is no guarantee of what kind of bed you get, but how likely is it that we would get a king?
3. When we fill out the form will we be flagged as duplicated since we live in the same house? Should we not have the same address if we get in twice?
4. Anyone else traveling with little ones in tow?
5. We are actually going to be flying in on Tuesday and leaving the following Tuesday. Do you think having to have a hotel that long will decrease our chances of getting a place to stay during the hotelpocalypse?
We are super excited about getting to go to SDCC. Its been on my bucket list for years and I can't believe we are going. 8)
Another issue with listing the kids is that they will charge you for them. Any adults over 2 in the room cost extra, but kids under 18 do not.
Has anyone gotten 2 beds by putting in the entry 2 people 2 beds at hotels like Bayfront, MMM, Hyatt? Or is better to do three people to make sure you get 2 beds?
Pretty sure you don’t have to have a badge to reserve a room, but you do need a Comic-Con memberid.
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I can’t remember if I asked this or not, but has anyone who is a volunteer and not an attendee but still has also a member ID gotten the link for the hotel lottery tomorrow?
So... anyone notices how the prices have all went up about $20-$60!!
The Doubletree Downtown San Diego was $219 last year and is $249 this year! Thats been my spot for the last two years! :(
Interesting, I am a staff department volunteer and I didn’t get the email I wonder if it’s just the random or depends on the department.🤔🤔🤔🤔
Man, you know I never sleep before a successful SDCC venture (badges, hotels, parking, etc.) so I'm afraid to sleep in case it is the sacrifice of my sleep to the SDCC gods that give me my luck.
I might just stay up late tonight, the nerves ARE setting in...
From what I've read, it seems like it would be possible to later remove dates from a reservation (e.g., change from Thurs-Sun to Fri-Sun), but would be difficult to do the reverse and add days to a reservation. Can anyone else confirm this? Thanks in advance!
I can confirm, you're easily able to drop dates; however, adding dates, especially certain days are difficult. The main con days are unlikely to be able to be added.
Yeah, adding days between Wednesday and Sunday is pretty difficult but not impossible. Between when the final emails go out and when SDCC happens, random rooms on random days do open up (but rarely all four days for downtown), so your best bet is to constantly scour the OnPeak website, and if you see a room on the day you want at the hotel you want, jump on it.
Just wanted to make sure but it's based on time you get into the form and not when you complete and submit the form.
Just wanted to make sure but it's based on time you get into the form and not when you complete and submit the form.
Interesting, I am a staff department volunteer and I didn’t get the email I wonder if it’s just the random or depends on the department.🤔🤔🤔🤔
From what I've read, it seems like it would be possible to later remove dates from a reservation (e.g., change from Thurs-Sun to Fri-Sun), but would be difficult to do the reverse and add days to a reservation. Can anyone else confirm this? Thanks in advance!You can remove dates. I did it last year right before i checked in. i had to change my leave date from Monday to Sunday due to school, so maybe a week before i checked in, i let them know and they changed it. when i got there, i reconfirmed it.
You can remove dates. I did it last year right before i checked in. i had to change my leave date from Monday to Sunday due to school, so maybe a week before i checked in, i let them know and they changed it. when i got there, i reconfirmed it.
So... anyone notices how the prices have all went up about $20-$60!!
The Doubletree Downtown San Diego was $219 last year and is $249 this year! Thats been my spot for the last two years! :(
Did you check your spam/trash folder? Or maybe check your member ID isn't opted out of emailsBoth of those are as they should be. Thanks anyway for the help, I appreciate it. I think I just got overlooked or I just didn’t get it obviously but as throughout the other years there are other ways. So to everyone who will be in the waiting room and in the lottery good luck and may the hotel gods smile upon you. :-)
Please pass over whatever it is you're drinking. I want to be "oddly calm." Plus for me, it's also about making sure my lady friend is happy too. So I gotta get a place she's good with as well. When it was just me, I would have settled for like Best Western Bayside. Now? We're like the Jeffersons, movin' on up! (I wonder how many people here are old enough to get my reference?)
Is the link unique to your email or will they put it on the website? I’ve got time blocked on my calendar and a meeting at the same time today. Of course not going to pay attention for a bit or going to walk out.
Good luck everyone!
Is the link live now?
Weird! I just went to it and got the Queue-It man! But that's not supposed to happen until 9 am. They must be testing it?
Yes, it's based on when you get into the form. I got 5 rooms at MGH (not on my list but welcome) last year and it took me ages to fill out the form (I shake a lot sometimes, especially when anxious, because of a neurological issue.)
Anyone else getting a HTTP ERROR 503 when they try the link? I got the "Waiting room is paused" page but my boyfriend can't get the link to work :(
The latter...ugh...agree
The link isn't working for me. Should I be freaking out now?
Yes, you should be freaking out, but I wouldn't worry about the link until 8 am. ;)TJ, if we request 5 rooms, do we use actual or fictitious names for the other 4?
TJ, if we request 5 rooms, do we use actual or fictitious names for the other 4?
Did anyone else see the post on Twitter? Someone was able to access the site early & complete the form.
While we are all calmly waiting :) A quick note to jot down when you get access to the hotel reservation form so we can try to figure out results later on.
Some details here https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0) Thanks!
Is it best to stagger times when entering into the waiting room if using multiple devices?Not sure what you mean by staggering times, but if you're using multiple devices, I would say use the one that gets in first. I'll have 3 devices going, and that's my plan.
Not sure what you mean by staggering times, but if you're using multiple devices, I would say use the one that gets in first. I'll have 3 devices going, and that's my plan.
:) :)
Like are you going to log into waiting room on all your devices at exactly 8 am PDT, or separate by 5 to 10 minute intervals?
I cannot believe I am STILL trying to figure out which hotels I want to select. I know most people choose the big 6, but for some reason, this year, they're not my priority.sounds like you'll enjoy wherever as long as it's close and decent ;)
What is wrong with me?!!! :) ???
Did anyone else see the post on Twitter? Someone was able to access the site early & complete the form.
It wasn't the test form...there was a screen shot of the page that says "Form Successfully Submitted".I’m sure those forms will be thrown out
I am also only a volunteer and got the email. I don't think you have to be anything to get that email. You just have to be in the CCI mailing database. People who only come for the offsites also take part.
I’m sure those forms will be thrown out
OnPeak tweeted those will not count :) So indeed, they will be thrown out.
Did anyone else see the post on Twitter? Someone was able to access the site early & complete the form.
thx, i would have put money on OnPeak throwing them out - and i do not bet.
We're aware that some people stumbled upon our @Comic_Con test environment this morning. The waiting room will still open as planned at 8AM PDT/10AM CDT and the form will open at 9AM PDT/11AM CDT. Only form entries submitted at that time will be eligible for the #SDCC hotel sale
sdccblog-"By "stumbled upon", I think you mean, "We accidentally redirected to". But thank you for clarifying!"
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OH GREAT AND NOW I NEED TO PEEone the way to the bathroom dont' forget to pick up the credit card
Everyone sees the “unique que id” at the bottom of the screen right?
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Everyone sees the “unique que id” at the bottom of the screen right?
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It's prefilled in the browser. Also I don't think the form has a field for the card at this point? Nevertheless, there is heaps of room on the cardyou're right sorry, i'm thinking of parking
Everyone sees the “unique que id” at the bottom of the screen right?
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Do you need to fill both downtown and non downtown hotels to complete the form?
Do you need to fill both downtown and non downtown hotels to complete the form?
Did anyone get a Captcha (click squares with vehicles) when navigating to the waiting room?
Did anyone get a Captcha (click squares with vehicles) when navigating to the waiting room?
me right now
Did anyone get a Captcha (click squares with vehicles) when navigating to the waiting room?
Did anyone get a Captcha (click squares with vehicles) when navigating to the waiting room?
None of mine did and we have 11 devices up and running
LOL
I'll see your cat & raise you a bird
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Did anyone get a Captcha (click squares with vehicles) when navigating to the waiting room?
How long does this process normally take after 9am? Can we be waiting for the form for an hour?
How long does this process normally take after 9am? Can we be waiting for the form for an hour?
It depends on where you're placed in the queue at 9am. If you're near the front, you'll be done in under 5 minutes (or if you want one of your top pick downtown hotels, you hope to be in before 9:02), but I certainly know of situations where people have had to sit for a really long time to even get into the hotel selection page. I can't recall if anyone ever had to wait an hour, though. I think it all goes rather quickly.
April 04, 2018, 09:52:45 AM
OnPeak tweeted that they reached the maximum number of hotel requests @ 9:34am. I should check what time they made that announcement last year, but i relaly need to go pack for my trip lol
Ok now randomly most devices got the I’m not a robot box with one asking for select the buses lol
Ok now randomly most devices got the I’m not a robot box with one asking for select the buses lol
5 mins (am I helping?)
Is it considered crazy to check in on Wednesday if you have preview night? Or should they come in on Tuesday?Preview night is in the evening so checking in Wednesday afternoon should be fine
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Is it considered crazy to check in on Wednesday if you have preview night? Or should they come in on Tuesday?
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5 mins (am I helping?)
Is it considered crazy to check in on Wednesday if you have preview night? Or should they come in on Tuesday?If you can afford the extra night go for Tuesday.
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My choice would be Tuesday...Ok, Thanks for the advice.
If you can afford the extra night go for Tuesday.Ok that’s 2 votes for Tuesday, I’ll bite the bullet and do it, thank you.
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While we are all calmly waiting :) A quick note to jot down when you get access to the hotel reservation form so we can try to figure out results later on.
Some details here https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0) Thanks!
Someone please tell my little guy to walk faster!he is on my laptop
he is on my laptopnooooooooo
Done! Got in near instantly at 9......hoping for my first choice! Good luck all!fingers crossed for you!
I got in at 9:00:48 and was done by 9:02:30 (got so flustered I forgot to add dates). Good luck to you all
Of course the first device in was my phone. We'll see if my fat fingers did a good enough job!
Got in around 11:00:35 give or take a second. Hoping that is good enough. Now I'm waiting for my heart rate to come down, still at 88, but dropping.
While we are all calmly waiting :) A quick note to jot down when you get access to the hotel reservation form so we can try to figure out results later on.
Some details here https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0) Thanks!
I got in at 9:07. Feeling anxious that everyone got in so early. Anyone get in later?
Done! Got in near instantly at 9......hoping for my first choice! Good luck all!
Got in immediately at 8:00 and submitted at 8:05YAY!! so happy for u.
First time that I ever got in at all - every other year I was shut out.
crap, I think I put the wrong zip code because I was using my dad's address on one form, do they check to make sure addresses are correct or can we correct them at the time of confirming hotel reservations?
None of the running men started on any of my browsers until 12:01.
The first browser to get it was IE. I thought it was late in the 12:03 minute, but IE says 12:04. If there is a way to see the seconds in IE, I can't figure it out.
I finished by 12:07 and my other browsers were in at that time. So, I closed them.
Not feeling good about my chances for a downtown hotel. Last year, I was in during the first minute and got one of my 6 choices.
Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2019 are fully committed at this time. However, as Comic-Con gets closer, hotel rooms do free up! We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to check www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels regularly for updated room availability. If you haven't been able to secure a room yet, check back later to see if rooms have become available.
That was stressful!! :o
Got in instantly on our 1st computer, finished at 9:03
2nd computer: in at 9:03, out at 9:09
3rd computer: in at 9:04, out at 9:09
4th computer: not sure yet, but got in after 9:10
Out of curiosity, why did you put in multiple requests if you already got in during the first minute?
To possibly help out others here. :)
saw tweet at 9:25
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And now we wait for OnPeak to assign our hotels by throwing darts at a board, blindfolded. :-X
Bingo! That’s what this place is all about.
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Hmmm....maybe that means that everyone who got in has a room of some kind and OnPeak was counting rooms ::)....NOT!!!
Comic-Con 2019
Form Successfully Submitted
Your Comic-Con 2019 Official Hotel Request Form has been received and will be processed shortly. As a reminder, all requests are processed based on the order in which you were granted access to the form.
Next Steps
If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email on either April 16 or April 23. This email will contain instructions on how to submit your deposit, as well as other important deadline information. Your hotel reservation will not be confirmed until the full deposit is received. If your request cannot be accommodated, you will be notified no later than April 29, 2019. At that time you will be able to book any available room. Please note, a deposit will be required at the time of booking.
Deposit Policy
A deposit equal to two (2) night’s room rate plus tax must be provided in order to confirm your reservation.
For reservations confirmed on April 16 the required deposit must be provided by Friday, April 19 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
For reservations confirmed on April 23 the required deposit must be provided by Friday, April 26 at 11:59 (PDT).
Reservations without deposit will be cancelled and will not be re-instated for any reason.
Deposits are fully refundable if your reservation is cancelled on or before May 10, 2019.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled between the dates of May 11, 2019 through May 31, 2019 will incur a one night's room rate plus tax and cancellation fee deducted from the deposit provided.
Reservations cancelled on or after June 1, 2019 will result in a fully non-refundable deposit.
Special Requests
ADA requests are based on availability and have no bearing on your assigned hotel's proximity to the Convention Center.
Thank you for being a part of this year’s hotel reservation request process. We hope to see you see you in San Diego this summer.
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Got in about 9:09 and finished at 9:11. Of course my friend got in at like 9:03 and done at 9:07. My sister got in at 9:10 and finished around 9:15 ~Thanks for this info chirigami!
My timestamp doesn't give me confidence, lol
[member=6666]Islander009[/member], sadly you won't get a confirmation email.
it's all about being nice and paying it forward
Hmmm....maybe that means that everyone who got in has a room of some kind and OnPeak was counting rooms ::)....NOT!!!
If your request cannot be accommodated, you will be notified no later than April 29, 2019. At that time you will be able to book any available room
Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2019 are fully committed at this time. However, as Comic-Con gets closer, hotel rooms do free up! We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to this check page sometime after May 6, 2019 for updated room availability. All rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis at that time.
Haha! I still don’t understand why they can’t do a real time inventory hotel sale.
While it would require some kind of infrastructure/IT investment up front, I’d think would be less expensive than paying people to sift through an ungodly amount of forms and crosscheck hotel picks with inventory available.
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download this program it will tell you exactly, i got in at 9:02:16. the url for the line will say cci.onpeak.info/addrequest for the exact time you got in
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ie_cache_viewer.html
There's always horror stories about them canceling forms because of multiple entries. Do we actually know what their criteria are for that kind of thing? Or at least, what they claim they are? We've submitted multiple forms in the past, even with different info, and still had some of the earlier ones apparently negated.
Did anyone else have to prove you weren't a robot by continuously clicking on pictures? That cost me some time and was very frustrating.
Did anyone else have to prove you weren't a robot by continuously clicking on pictures? That cost me some time and was very frustrating.Not me
I was worried about using my phone, then thought what if I don't use my phone and its the first one to get in? And of course my phone was first to get in... worked fine thankfully just everything was really small.
Did anyone else have to prove you weren't a robot by continuously clicking on pictures? That cost me some time and was very frustrating.
reminder to add your 'got in time' to the data thread. AND to COME BACK and modify your post to include what you got...
link to [member=4270]mark[/member] 's thread
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0
For reservations confirmed on April 16 the required deposit must be provided by Friday, April 19 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
For reservations confirmed on April 23 the required deposit must be provided by Friday, April 26 at 11:59 (PDT).
Reservations without deposit will be cancelled and will not be re-instated for any reason.
Deposits are fully refundable if your reservation is cancelled on or before May 10, 2019.
Is there a discussion for last years hotel results? Curious to see what everyone got.
Did anyone else have to prove you weren't a robot by continuously clicking on pictures? That cost me some time and was very frustrating.
it's all about being nice and paying it forward
Is there a discussion for last years hotel results? Curious to see what everyone got.
I had the same experience. I added my phone into the mix last minute and thankfully I did as it was the first to get in (I didn't even use my computer), but yeah, it was extremely small and now I am going to spend a week worried that I typed everything correctly because the print was so small and hard to read.
I have mixed feelings about it, though.
On the one hand, I have been the recipient of someone's extra rooms when I was shut out. That is fantastic.
On the other hand, if someone's second or third request essentially pushed my first request back in the queue, isn't that essentially blocking me from getting a room on my own so that they can be the gatekeeper?
Yes most of my laptop browsers had that in the last 10 minutes - was going mad trying to find the ones that needed it, maximising the browser, completing the clicks, and then minimising again to jump onto the next one.
Got them all done in time but wasn't a pleasant five minutes :D
So this happens every post-lottery: I start thinking, did I fill out the form correctly? Did I put in my actual email addy? Did I choose the right days? Right room type? DID I HIT SUBMIT??
So this happens every post-lottery: I start thinking, did I fill out the form correctly? Did I put in my actual email addy? Did I choose the right days? Right room type? DID I HIT SUBMIT??
So this happens every post-lottery: I start thinking, did I fill out the form correctly? Did I put in my actual email addy? Did I choose the right days? Right room type? DID I HIT SUBMIT??
I was just wondering the sameness thing! I don’t even know what my number one hotel was
Did anyone try making the request via the phone??
I have mixed feelings about it, though.
On the one hand, I have been the recipient of someone's extra rooms when I was shut out. That is fantastic.
On the other hand, if someone's second or third request essentially pushed my first request back in the queue, isn't that essentially blocking me from getting a room on my own so that they can be the gatekeeper?
I had 4 sessions going and I had to do a CAPTCHA check on all of them right after 9AM. I'm not thrilled about it because I think it impacted how quickly I was sorted into a group. The first session I did the CAPTCHA was furthest along (on the running man bar), the second session I did the CAPTCHA was the next furthest and so on.
Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2019 are fully committed at this time. However, as Comic-Con gets closer, hotel rooms do free up!
We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to this check http://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels sometime after May 6, 2019 for updated room availability. All rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis at that time.
Haha! I still don’t understand why they can’t do a real time inventory hotel sale.
While it would require some kind of infrastructure/IT investment up front, I’d think would be less expensive than paying people to sift through an ungodly amount of forms and crosscheck hotel picks with inventory available.
I totally feel the same way, especially about the email address when notifications start to go out.
I also think, I should have taken screenshots for myself of almost everything I entered.
Now the waiting game, and the waiting is the hardest part.
Has anyone recieved a confirmation email from onpeak that the submitted form was received ?
hey [member=364]Angology[/member] can you add the date's for notification to the calendar? or does someone else need to do that?I have that on my to do list. I will add them this evening.
Looks like some people got CAPTCHA and some didn't.any idea what the parameters were? iow, any common approaches- browsers-tabs-devices etc all?
I have that on my to do list. I will add them this evening.is it possible to 'luv' this more then once LOL?
Looks like some people got CAPTCHA and some didn't.any idea what the parameters were? iow, any common approaches- browsers-tabs-devices etc all?
any idea what the parameters were? iow, any common approaches- browsers-tabs-devices etc all?
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Mother of Dragon?
And that concludes the 2019 Hotelpocalypse....Thank You All for participating. :P
Next up: SDCC 2019 Exclusives Lottery!! :)
So, can anyone tell me if it is after 5PM where they are, I could really use a drink right now. :P
It's got to be 5 o'clock somewhere.
So, can anyone tell me if it is after 5PM where they are, I could really use a drink right now. :PHaven't had a drink since March 31, so, you are more than welcome to take my credits too :)
It's got to be 5 o'clock somewhere.
Anybody know how to check the cache on Safari on an iPhone to see exact time of access to the form?
and CCI Tweet
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1116378926329151493
Man, I haven't gotten any work done. I've just been reading through everyone's experiences on Hotelpocalypse on here, Reddit, Twitter...
Is this new? I don't remember ever seeing this beforeI think it is.
I need a nap.
Posting this again since I think it got lost in the excitement. Anyone know if it's possible to get exact times from Safari on iPhone?I tried to find any info I could, but I'm not sure how much cache a mobile browser keeps. If the history doesn't give you the info, I'm not sure what else to check.
Was it just me or did your browser not turn into a running man right away? Once 9AM hit it took it a little bit for my browsers to switch, and when they switched to the running man it was at different times.
Was it just me or did your browser not turn into a running man right away? Once 9AM hit it took it a little bit for my browsers to switch, and when they switched to the running man it was at different times.
Was it just me or did your browser not turn into a running man right away? Once 9AM hit it took it a little bit for my browsers to switch, and when they switched to the running man it was at different times.My browsers did the same thing, although my first session to get in (just before 9:01) loaded with almost completely green running man bar.
I need a nap.
So I'm accustom to Queue-It, and can sort of explain what's going on. So some of you mentioned it didn't go to the running man at exactly 9:00. For the record, it did not happen for me as well. So how the system works, once you get into the waiting room, Queue-It is set to automatically refresh at certain intervals. I've never studied it close enough, but I'll guess around a minute.
So not everybody will be on the same interval schedule. So say you got in at 8:45:15 seconds, someone else got into the waiting room at 8:45:20 seconds. There will be a 5 second difference between the both of you and when it refreshes. So at 9:00 even, your interval hasn't finished yet, so the running man won't start until the full 1 minute (or whatever its set to) interval finishes. So thus everyone will have the running man showing at a different time. However, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume Queue-It's system will account for the various different intervals, and will not start everything until it knows everybody in the waiting room has been randomized.
I know this is confusing, and I'm sorry. I can try and clarify more later. I hope those that do understand what I said, will understand how it works.
any idea what the parameters were? iow, any common approaches- browsers-tabs-devices etc all?
Next up: SDCC 2019 Exclusives Lottery!! :)
I was captcha’d on all 8. They were captcha’d in exactly the order I opened them. However, I opened them throughout the hour, but all were captcha’d around 8:50-8:56.
All were open on the same computer.
Let’s see how many more times I can say captcha’d.
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HOLD ON!! One thing at a time here! I just caught my breath from Hotelpocalypse! :D
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You may be the winner!
HOLD ON!! One thing at a time here! I just caught my breath from Hotelpocalypse! :D
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Correct! We can't think exclusives until we have a place to sleep....one in which we'll probably all pay nearly $300 a night, and only maybe spend 5 hours in it each day......I love Comic-Con, don't you?! ;)
So I'm accustom to Queue-It, and can sort of explain what's going on. So some of you mentioned it didn't go to the running man at exactly 9:00. For the record, it did not happen for me as well. So how the system works, once you get into the waiting room, Queue-It is set to automatically refresh at certain intervals. I've never studied it close enough, but I'll guess around a minute.
So not everybody will be on the same interval schedule. Chances are, at 9:00 even, your interval hasn't finished yet, so the running man won't start until the full 1 minute (or whatever its set to) interval finishes.
So thus everyone will have the running man showing at a different time. However, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume Queue-It's system will account for the various different intervals, and will not start everything until it knows everybody in the waiting room has been randomized.
I know this is confusing, and I'm sorry. I can try and clarify more later. I hope those that do understand what I said, will understand how it works.
I did notice the refresh interval creeped while in the waiting room as well. Not by much. Refresh was every 30 seconds, say 8:15:15 so next was 8:15:45, eventually became 8:25:16 to 8:25:46. I was looking for any patterns I could find.
I read somewhere, can’t remember where (reddit maybe), but the refresh interval does have a part to play in our places in line.
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I'm so distracted at work right now, can't stop thinking about hotelsI still have to go back home and figure out My exact times. I left the machines running and I've visions of laptops smoking, my dogs ripping into them, or that I read the numbers wrong and picked super late...I can't think!!
I'm so distracted at work right now, can't stop thinking about hotels
Got in at 9:12. Doesn’t look good for me.
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Yes every single one of my browsers had a captcha check.I had multiple sessions over multiple computers and got captcha-ed on all of them, although the captchas didn't start appearing until after I had several sessions going. Thankfully, they all popped up pre-running man before 9:00 AM.
Because I’m still not getting any work done today, I’ll throw this out: for last year, what was the latest time anyone got in and still got downtown (which I take to mean closer than the airport hotels)?
I've gotten in the routine of rewarding myself in some small way no matter how the sale goes. Just had some extra spicy thai food >:D
Wow...doesn't it seem like those who used their phones for the hotel sale got in right away?! I'm still trying to figure out what time I got access using Firefox. I'm using [member=4270]mark[/member]'s instructions on how to check my cache but I can't seem to find the info I need!
Wow...doesn't it seem like those who used their phones for the hotel sale got in right away?! I'm still trying to figure out what time I got access using Firefox. I'm using [member=4270]mark[/member]'s instructions on how to check my cache but I can't seem to find the info I need!
Because I’m still not getting any work done today, I’ll throw this out: for last year, what was the latest time anyone got in and still got downtown (which I take to mean closer than the airport hotels)?
Sure, but our collectively larger group increases the odds, no?
It’s the same for badge sales. The idea is to form a large enough group so that the number of successful purchasers approaches the mean. Otherwise, you risk being the outlier (good or bad).
I am so glad I did this at home and went in to work late. All day work internet connection has been going on and off and I would have been out of my mind, not to mention out of luck for any chance at a room. :o
Which part isn't working? Feel free to dm me if you prefer.
Ok, it seems like people really rushed to get their forms submitted ASAP—did that time matter? I didn’t really sweat doing that part all that speedy because I thought the time was solely based on when you got to the form.
Ok, it seems like people really rushed to get their forms submitted ASAP—did that time matter? I didn’t really sweat doing that part all that speedy because I thought the time was solely based on when you got to the form.
I got an email just now from Comic-Con Museum, and for a microsecond, I thought it might’ve been an email regarding hotels.thanks for the heads up about the cc museum email!! I signed up for the May 1 movie, I need someone to go with me 'cuz it's gonna be scary ! LOL
I think CCI should hold off on all non-hotel-related emails until after hotels are done!
The Bristol wasn't apart of the hotel list and it looks like the dates are blocked off on Bristol website. Anyone know if it's possible for it to open up for booking? Some people here mentioned a studio may have booked it which I take to mean it probably won't open up for booking. Really had a great experience last year with this hotel.
Do you only get an email on April 16 if you get a hotel offer in the first round? Or do you get an email saying that you did not make the first round, if that is the case?
I read the info as the former situation, but just making sure. Thank you :)
I got an email just now from Comic-Con Museum, and for a microsecond, I thought it might’ve been an email regarding hotels.
I think CCI should hold off on all non-hotel-related emails until after hotels are done!
It’s almost like they’re back there snickering with all the gotcha’s they send post hotel sale.
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Not sure if this was already asked, but does anyone know if the time stamp OnPeak uses is the time that you are sent the link to start the form or when you actually click on the link to start the form?
Not sure if this was already asked, but does anyone know if the time stamp OnPeak uses is the time that you are sent the link to start the form or when you actually click on the link to start the form?
I'm definitely just guessing, but I assume it's when you're sent the link, because the whole page loads at that point... the "click here to start request" is really just a super-fast scrolldown, not a new page.
Not sure if this was already asked, but does anyone know if the time stamp OnPeak uses is the time that you are sent the link to start the form or when you actually click on the link to start the form?
That also brings up the question: how many of you experienced a delay between when it said you’re in and when you actually got redirected? I was almost panicking because it felt like it was around 15-20sec before it made the switch.Same here [member=4314]accelerate[/member] . After it said it was my turn, I waited at least 20 sec to get redirected.
That also brings up the question: how many of you experienced a delay between when it said you’re in and when you actually got redirected? I was almost panicking because it felt like it was around 15-20sec before it made the switch.
Same here [member=4314]accelerate[/member] . After it said it was my turn, I waited at least 20 sec to get redirected.
Also tweets. STOP TWEETING, CCI. We are having an emotion here.
is it possible to 'luv' this more then once LOL?Calendar links added (and LOL!)
We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to this check (link: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels) comic-con.org/cci/hotels sometime after May 6, 2019 for updated room availability. All rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis at that time.
Same here [member=4314]accelerate[/member] . After it said it was my turn, I waited at least 20 sec to get redirected.
My iPad which was hot spotted to my phone and my phone were selected first. Both my work computers got in later on.
Twenty looooooooong seconds here, too. :-XI don't think that matters as the information provided on the hotel area states that it's the time you *entered* the form, not the time it takes to get to the form once it says "your turn".
(Hi, Debster! We never met up for that drink last year--let's try again this year!)
I always think I will do well in the sale, but ever since we left the type as quickly as possible and submit method, I have never gotten any of my 6 picks no matter what time I get into the system.
In our haste yesterday, during one of our three hotel sessions we omitted to fill in the 'Member ID' field because it was not a required field.
Would leaving that field blank preclude that session from potentially qualifying for a room?
Why did they stop the fastest fingers process? Was it crashing the system?Not sure, but I would speculate that there were errors made as a result of trying to complete the form fastest, and their customer service team was probably having to take a lot more calls to fix things.
Why did they stop the fastest fingers process? Was it crashing the system?
Pretty much. Remember the year of the "bad form"? They were getting so many requests at once that the page wouldn't even load properly.
Pretty much. Remember the year of the "bad form"? They were getting so many requests at once that the page wouldn't even load properly.
I don't know if this was a factor, but I also found the process to be discriminatory. If you had a physical limitation that prevented you from being the fastest typist, you were discriminated against. If you didn't happen to have the best internet connection, you were discriminated against. The current system is fairer.
Pretty much. Remember the year of the "bad form"? They were getting so many requests at once that the page wouldn't even load properly.
The current system is definitely fairer, but also still ripe for abuse. How many of us had 4-7 browsers open yesterday? (I'm not judging, I did too.) If they would move to LIVE BOOKING, they could make it almost completely fair (I know nothing is ever perfect). They could also do it over a period of days to reduce the load on their system, and it would drastically reduce reservation hoarding.I explained the hotel lotto process to my coworkers, and they were all so confused why they do it that way. "Why don't they just treat it like the badge lotto you explained, where you get in and can just select your rooms yourself?" That is a great question, coworkers. Not quite sure why it can't work where you get a time to book (randomized), you put in your criteria of dates and people, and then you can select what is available. I understand that there are SO MANY hotel options here, but at least then people would have a clear understanding of the process and what is available. Maybe OnPeak is getting a subsidy of some sort for creating jobs for people to manually go through these forms and find rooms for everyone.
But no, they seem committed to the current process that takes forever, is steeped in unnecesary mystery, and causes so much uncertainty and panic that people feel they have to take every possible advantage of the system just to have a fair chance.
Have I mentioned lately that I hate OnPeak?
I wish OnPeak would make the links individually exclusive to badge holders. Yes I know there are program participants etc. who do not yet have hotels, but it is a way to make it a bit more fair. Plus I realize it is nice to be able to try for a hotel just to come downtown and visit the offsites, but...badge holders first. IMHO.
I definitely remember reading a post on here yesterday where someone mentioned that they had a total of 10 devices going. I can't imagine he/she was the only one either. I try to just mind my business most times, but I think many people will just not accept the fact that they can't always have their way. Especially with the amount of people also vying for the same spots. I'd like a downtown hotel too, but I'm not going to start abusing the system in order to get it. That leads to no one winning in the end.
I definitely remember reading a post on here yesterday where someone mentioned that they had a total of 10 devices going.
Setting aside the morality of it, one person with TEN DEVICES. If you can afford like 10 laptops/phones/iPads you might be able to pay the extreme non-OnPeak prices lol. Unless you mean 10 sessions, so like multiple sessions per device.
On the morality side, it's a weird gray area to run multiple sessions. Not encouraged, not explicitly discouraged, but they've taken steps to curb multiple sessions on one device with a Captcha apparently. I can't recall where I read that. Might have been on Twitter or in this thread. I've been following info in too many places to keep it straight.
Owning TEN DEVICES doesn't necessarily mean you have a lot of money. It may just mean you're versed in IT. I had 4 going. One new lap top (mine). One very old work lap top I converted to a Chrome book (I mean really old. At least 10 years old). My current work lap top. An old IPAD (mine). If I had thought about it, I would have used my phone as well. That would have been 5 devices. If my employer had provided me with a work cell phone, that would have made 6. Technology today is not nearly as expensive as it used to be.Add to the fact that, while I personally am close to always getting on the leading/bleeding edge, the older machines I have can still function as simplistic browsing device. So, agreed on the above.
Setting aside the morality of it, one person with TEN DEVICES. If you can afford like 10 laptops/phones/iPads you might be able to pay the extreme non-OnPeak prices lol. Unless you mean 10 sessions, so like multiple sessions per device.
On the morality side, it's a weird gray area to run multiple sessions. Not encouraged, not explicitly discouraged, but they've taken steps to curb multiple sessions on one device with a Captcha apparently. I can't recall where I read that. Might have been on Twitter or in this thread. I've been following info in too many places to keep it straight.
Aghhh!!! I just now realized that I used auto fill for my two entrees. I used different names and different emails but I left the damn mailing address the same. Do you think I will be kicked out for having duplicate responses?
Owning TEN DEVICES doesn't necessarily mean you have a lot of money. It may just mean you're versed in IT. I had 4 going. One new lap top (mine). One very old work lap top I converted to a Chrome book (I mean really old. At least 10 years old). My current work lap top. An old IPAD (mine). If I had thought about it, I would have used my phone as well. That would have been 5 devices. If my employer had provided me with a work cell phone, that would have made 6. Technology today is not nearly as expensive as it used to be.
LOL...yeah I actually went looking for that post because I wanted to make sure I remembered right. It may have been browsers. I'm not sure of the logistics, but it was definitely 10 submissions. Who knows, maybe that poster had at least 5 people going...
I definitely don't want to get into a debate about economics with someone whom I know feels quite differently than I do on the economy/current state of things. My comment was largely humorous, hence the "lol" at the end. But even with the "lol" and the intent at humor, most people I know that have more than 3 or 4 devices have a significant amount of money and that's my experience. If ten devices feels normal to you, we are clearly in vastly different income brackets.
Ten submissions makes a lot more sense yeah. You can run multiple browsers.
I definitely don't want to get into a debate about economics with someone whom I know feels quite differently than I do on the economy/current state of things. My comment was largely humorous, hence the "lol" at the end. But even with the "lol" and the intent at humor, most people I know that have more than 3 or 4 devices have a significant amount of money and that's my experience. If ten devices feels normal to you, we are clearly in vastly different income brackets.
Ten submissions makes a lot more sense yeah. You can run multiple browsers.
Some people just volunteer rather than paying for a badge.
I usually have multiple browsers but I don't submit requests on all of them - just whichever one accesses the form first. And since I've never gotten in earlier than :06, it's not like it's helped me any.
I'm certain volunteers would need to be addressed. I'm not sure how Gen Con handles that, but volunteers, exhibitors and so forth would have to be taken into account for any hotel room registration process.
When you volunteer you don't get a physical badge?
I wish OnPeak would make the links individually exclusive to badge holders. Yes I know there are program participants etc. who do not yet have hotels, but it is a way to make it a bit more fair. Plus I realize it is nice to be able to try for a hotel just to come downtown and visit the offsites, but...badge holders first. IMHO.I think they could at least make it tied to a memberID like badges are. Even non-badge holders could get a memberID, and have that be a unique identifier.
I heard somewhere that exhibitors have their own hotel sale. Which after 7 years of attendance at this con, came as quite a surprise to me! I had no idea.
Here’s a question: why is there a hotel sale? I know why CCI wants it. Generally make the rooms more affordable. But what do the hotels get out of it by having cheaper rates? Could a major hotel opt out? (The question of why Bristol is not on the list came up. Did they opt out? Did CCI use their hotel for other purposes?)
Here’s a question: why is there a hotel sale? I know why CCI wants it. Generally make the rooms more affordable. But what do the hotels get out of it by having cheaper rates? Could a major hotel opt out? (The question of why Bristol is not on the list came up. Did they opt out? Did CCI use their hotel for other purposes?)Good question! Maybe they have something worked out with the conference center otherwise - since there are other large conferences there too that would have the same effect (maybe not at this large a scale, but still would bring in a lot of people).
Here’s a question: why is there a hotel sale? I know why CCI wants it. Generally make the rooms more affordable. But what do the hotels get out of it by having cheaper rates? Could a major hotel opt out? (The question of why Bristol is not on the list came up. Did they opt out? Did CCI use their hotel for other purposes?)
The hotels are in it because the city pressures them. The threat is that if they don't participate, CCI will move SDCC elsewhere.
Here’s a question: why is there a hotel sale? I know why CCI wants it. Generally make the rooms more affordable. But what do the hotels get out of it by having cheaper rates? Could a major hotel opt out? (The question of why Bristol is not on the list came up. Did they opt out? Did CCI use their hotel for other purposes?)
So here's a thought (and I know a lot of people have a much better understanding of Queue-It than I do so feel free to shut this down):
I know in a past post someone mentioned that the refresh rate might have something to do with our places in line. Sure, they say that everyone's place in line is randomized at 9:00am, but that could be based on the refresh rate of when your browser actually refreshes into the 9:00am hour. If you think about it, it's still completely randomized. Someone getting into the waiting room at 8:02 could have a refresh rate that shows 9:00:26 on its next refresh after whichever 8:59 refresh they had, while someone who got into the waiting room at 8:46 could just as easily have a refresh rate that shows 9:00:03 on its next refresh after the last 8:59 refresh. So essentially it would still be randomized since a later entrance into the waiting room could easily end up putting you ahead of someone who got in earlier based on whatever refresh times you had. Does that make sense?
Then again, if the refreshes were truly happening every :30 seconds, then I guess people could game the system by jumping into the waiting room at 8:59:30 so they have a perfect 9:00:00 refresh. Anyway, just a thought.
Full disclosure, this is basically just wishful thinking on my part because I got in what seemed like immediately on my phone (but I have no way of looking up the exact time)....and this is what my refresh time was: :)
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So just to make sure, May 6th is the day they’re going to put up the link with the remaining/canceled hotel rooms?
San Diego couldn't afford to lose SDCC, so the city will pressure and coerce the Hotels to participate. Just last year, SDCC was responsible for generating $1.2 billion. That lost revenue would cripple SD's economy.
I think they could at least make it tied to a memberID like badges are. Even non-badge holders could get a memberID, and have that be a unique identifier.
I definitely don't want to get into a debate about economics with someone whom I know feels quite differently than I do on the economy/current state of things. My comment was largely humorous, hence the "lol" at the end. But even with the "lol" and the intent at humor, most people I know that have more than 3 or 4 devices have a significant amount of money and that's my experience. If ten devices feels normal to you, we are clearly in vastly different income brackets.
Ten submissions makes a lot more sense yeah. You can run multiple browsers.
Here’s a question: why is there a hotel sale? I know why CCI wants it. Generally make the rooms more affordable. But what do the hotels get out of it by having cheaper rates? Could a major hotel opt out? (The question of why Bristol is not on the list came up. Did they opt out? Did CCI use their hotel for other purposes?)
When you volunteer you don't get a physical badge?
Think you might be fine. Diff names and emails is 2 of 3...did you switch up the phone number as well?
No one knows for sure, but it's definitely a possibility. If OnPeak marks you as a duplicate (and we've never know their *exact* criteria), they might 1) notify you and let you change/cancel one; 2) simply use your later entry as the "official" entry; or 3) just throw both requests out without telling you.
They've done all three in the past, with no discernible rhyme or reason as to which one applied to which duplicates. I'll cross my fingers that they just don't flag you at all!
That also brings up the question: how many of you experienced a delay between when it said you’re in and when you actually got redirected? I was almost panicking because it felt like it was around 15-20sec before it made the switch.I did
I wish OnPeak would make the links individually exclusive to badge holders. Yes I know there are program participants etc. who do not yet have hotels, but it is a way to make it a bit more fair. Plus I realize it is nice to be able to try for a hotel just to come downtown and visit the offsites, but...badge holders first. IMHO.
I disagree. Because I'm one of those persons whose buying my badge at the end of this month, in May. I was waiting on my mother to confirm that she was gonna use my guest badge, but since she's just told me today (after the hotel sale), then it's just me going solo again.
It would be better for them, if they did it to where people who booked, but aren't badge holders, after the badge registration deadline, maybe then cancel booked rooms for only badge holders.
Not to get too off topic, but how do you buy a badge in May when they’re already sold out?
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They're a professional. Professionals have until May to confirm their badges.
This wait is officially killing me, and normally we'd get the first wave tomorrow, but now it's Wednesday :(
Tuesday. The first round is Tuesday the 16th.
I got shut out last year. Anyone know the approximate shut-out time last year? By shut out, I mean I got absolutely nothing, not even non-downtown hotels.
You put in a request for a non-downtown hotel, and got nothing? Do you remember which hotel(s) you requested?
Due to high demand and your placement in the queue, hotel rooms were no longer available when your request was processed. Per your selection on the request form, you have been placed on a waitlist for any available hotel.
Wait, you got into the form, but then it said it ran out of inventory after you got in?
I don't remember, but I put in the maximum number of hotels for downtown and non-downtown. This is what I got in return:
Wait, you got into the form, but then it said it ran out of inventory after you got in?
No. I filled out the form and submitted it and then waited until the results came out, like they will come April 16. I got shut out of all my choices. I'm just wondering who all got shut out last year and what time did they got their form. Unfortunately, I can't remember what time I got the form last year. This year, it's 9:07.
I got mine (non-downtown) at 9 pm UK time in the second week, meaning 2pm PDT. That was with a form access time of around 2 mins 45 after the start.
I gained access at 1 min 9 this time, so hoping to hear on Tuesday this time - anyone think that's reasonable for that time?
Could I suggest everyone give $25 to their favorite charity to take their mind off of Hotelpocalypse?
Could I suggest everyone give $25 to their favorite charity to take their mind off of Hotelpocalypse?
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Ugh...now i feel like I'm going to be sick. My first time wasn't great, it was around 9:02 but my later entry was much worse around 9:07. I'll just have to wait and see what the outcome is. In the meantime I'll be waiting around crossing my fingers, eyes, legs and toes ;D
Operation Smile is my charity of choice :) Been donating for years. Lost track of how much, but who cares. As long as I'm helping out someone in need!
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love you, tomorrow! Hotelpocalypse results are only a day, awaaaayyyy!
Is the consensus that the emails from OnPeak will start at 9 am PDT?
No, because OnPeak is consistently inconsistent. I think the HOPE is that emails will start around 9am PDT.
And Doctors Without Borders is my personal go-to as well. :)
..consistently inconsistent..
Haha, I believe you are right! If I recall, didn't the emails just kind of go out in random batches?
I remember the years it was alphabetical fondly. You could follow the letter waves on Twitter and agonize accordingly. "Well, no email for me yet, but it's okay, there's still the Omni..."
It's been a couple years since there was an identifiable order, though. I think. Although they still seem to go in hotel batches, mostly.
Is the consensus that the emails from OnPeak will start at 9 am PDT?
Hi all,
I requested 6 downtown hotels in order of the affordable room rates. I also request just two Mission Valley hotels. I was finished by 9:04 am. If I'm at least lucky to get a Mission Valley room, how much of a burden/inconvenience is it to get to the convention center? This will be my first time attending. Thanks.
As long as the hotel you get is on the shuttle route, it shouldn't be too bad getting to the convention center. Another option is to have a car and drive in each day. There is a lottery for parking (including parking underneath the convention center) taking place right now.
Yes, both hotels are on the shuttle route. I have no desire to drive to the convention center. Thanks.The shuttle is very convenient! If you do end up at a Mission Valley hotel, suggest just noting if the pick up location changes later in the night to avoid unnecessary walking.
I have no desire to drive to the convention center. Thanks.
Hi all,
I requested 6 downtown hotels in order of the affordable room rates. I also request just two Mission Valley hotels. I was finished by 9:04 am. If I'm at least lucky to get a Mission Valley room, how much of a burden/inconvenience is it to get to the convention center? This will be my first time attending. Thanks.
I was 100% okay waiting until I got to work and know it is killing me!
Me too. I thought the weekend would be torture but I has lots going on and I didn't think about it that much.
It's not like I don't have things to do at work, but those things are boring so my brain apparently feels free to wander off and worry about hotels.
Last time my request was the first in for our group, so it was easier to just sit and wait for an email to come in. This time my friend got in first, so now not only do I have to wait for the email, I have to wait for him to see it and send it to the rest of us ;D
Hi all,
I requested 6 downtown hotels in order of the affordable room rates. I also request just two Mission Valley hotels. I was finished by 9:04 am. If I'm at least lucky to get a Mission Valley room, how much of a burden/inconvenience is it to get to the convention center? This will be my first time attending. Thanks.
Depending how far it is to walk to a trolley stop, you might be better off taking the trolley than the comic-con shuttle. I looked at some of those estimated times and some are like 40 mins to go 8 miles. The trolley is slow, but it's not that slow.The trolley has right of way too.
I was 100% okay waiting until I got to work and know it is killing me!
Depending how far it is to walk to a trolley stop, you might be better off taking the trolley than the comic-con shuttle. I looked at some of those estimated times and some are like 40 mins to go 8 miles. The trolley is slow, but it's not that slow.
At least you aren't taking a 4 hour exam during the results lol
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love you, tomorrow! Hotelpocalypse results are only a day, awaaaayyyy!
While obsessing if my time is good enough, I came across this. Interesting breakdown of how waiting room works, and estimated times needed to get a downtown hotel. https://reddit.app.link/ZX1IIDqGTV
Don't worry I will message non-stop so when you come out your phone will be on fire :)
At least you aren't taking a 4 hour exam during the results lolOh no, good luck with your exam! Maybe you will hear back before then and not have to think about it :)
I think a lot of us are in the same boat. I know that continuously checking back here isn't going to bring me an email from OnPeak any faster but somehow it helps me feel better. Shared anxiety is better than solo anxiety :D
Checking and constantly obsessing over how I filled it out, did I do it wrong, etc. Which, after thinking about it, I really screwed up by picking any non downtown hotels when I was in the form at 09:00:20. In case I picked 6 DT hotels that are filled up, I basically ensured I won’t get any other DT hotel by means of “closest to convention”.If you really got in at the 20 second mark, I don't think you have anything to be nervous about.
I don’t know why I did that when I didn’t do it last year.
Does anyone know the confirmation email arrival times over the past few years (since OnPeak took over)? Last year they arrived from about 8:30-10am, but what about previous years?
In 2017, mine came at 9:06 PST. In 2016, it came at 9:25. Both were for the Hilton Bayfront.
R the times for emails going out in batches based on hotel placed?
Does anyone know the confirmation email arrival times over the past few years (since OnPeak took over)? Last year they arrived from about 8:30-10am, but what about previous years?
Last year, I got my email at 9:14 am pst for Residence Inn Gaslamp Quarter. Seems like downtown emails go out early morning or afternoon maybe.
I just want to hear anything from OnPeak tomorrow, I don’t think I can wait another week!
Was that your first choice? or later?
Did anyone put the Pendry in their 6 downtown hotels?
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Did anyone put the Pendry in their 6 downtown hotels?
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I’m sooooo nervous! Last 5 years I haven’t gotten anything and entered around the 9:03-9:06 mark. . This time I got in pretty much right away and was done filling out 9:03. I’m gonna be so friggin happy if my “dry spell” finally ended lol. Good luck everyone!
Did anyone put the Pendry in their 6 downtown hotels?
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Did anyone put the Pendry in their 6 downtown hotels?Absolutely not. I watched what happened last year and I don’t trust them.
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I didn't because of the extreme low chance of it becoming available from last year's lottery results. Even when you try to call them to ask them for specifics like if they actually had any rooms, or how many rooms they are going to provide at the con rate, they give you the professional media voice, yes we are participating in the hotel lottery, please select us if you are interested in staying.
I was tempted to put Pendry as one of my choices, just because I figured that no one else would (because of the mess last year) but in the end I chickened out.This was me exactly. I thought this will be the year that I get the Pendry because no one else will list them. That was my plan and I was sticking to it no matter what. Then the sale started and seconds turned into minutes. I didn't get in until 9:02 and I knew my chances were slim to none and I chickened out like a big ol baby
This was me exactly. I thought this will be the year that I get the Pendry because no one else will list them. That was my plan and I was sticking to it no matter what. Then the sale started and seconds turned into minutes. I didn't get in until 9:02 and I knew my chances were slim to none and I chickened out like a big ol baby
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Now I have to ask. What happened at the Pendry last year?
I feels so out of the loop.
I did the EXACT same thing!!!Hahahaha...I'm so curious if anyone did list them and I'm glad we're not the only ones
Now I have to ask. What happened at the Pendry last year?There were a lot of people who selected the Pendry as one or more (the Pendry was offered with multiple room configurations) of their top 6 choices for downtown hotels, but no one was ever confirmed as being offered the Pendry hotel after the sale.
I feels so out of the loop.
Not going to lie: I have been avoiding this thread since the submission ‘cause I’m got in at 9:12am.Right there with ya. We accidentally put the same email on both forms we submitted,soooooo. Not to mention we didn’t get in with first one til 9:05.
I’m not expecting anything today, but I wish everyone the best of luck!
Not going to lie: I have been avoiding this thread since the submission ‘cause I’m got in at 9:12am.
I’m not expecting anything today, but I wish everyone the best of luck!
Same. I finally broke down and logged in because for some reason I'm not getting notifications, and I don't want to miss anything important.
Once results are in, if you're in the lucky group, please remember to post the results in the hotel data thread!I wish I would have captured the other information like time I was in the form and time I submitted :(
[member=4270]mark[/member] is compiling stats ... and would greatly appreciate the results !!
Same. I finally broke down and logged in because for some reason I'm not getting notifications, and I don't want to miss anything important.
Right there with ya. We accidentally put the same email on both forms we submitted,soooooo. Not to mention we didn’t get in with first one til 9:05.crossing fingers and toes!
Best of luck to everyone who stands a chance! Lol!
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We have officially reached the point in the process where I will find every email trying to sell me something to be personally offensive.lol I think that is fair
Who's hitting refresh like *ALL* the time?
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i kinda be likeWe are all Bran, and OnPeak is Jaime lol
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We have officially reached the point in the process where I will find every email trying to sell me something to be personally offensive.I unsubscribed from more mailing list crap waiting last year than I did for the rest of the year combined ;D
Any word on emails yet?not yet!
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I unsubscribed from more mailing list crap waiting last year than I did for the rest of the year combined ;DLike the Godfather - "your promo comes to me, on the day of the hotel response?!"
fyi if you're watching twitter for updates be careful. apparently there are endgame spoilers abound.
fyi if you're watching twitter for updates be careful. apparently there are endgame spoilers abound.There was a 4 or 5 minute video leak last night (apparently made up of footage from late in the movie), so Twitter has been a spoiler mine field ever since.
There was a 4 or 5 minute video leak last night (apparently made up of footage from late in the movie), so Twitter has been a spoiler mine field ever since.Dangit, I'll have to stay off as well. People can be real jerks about spoilers, and it's a week and a half away still :(
Normally I would be checking Twitter constantly for hotel news but I'm staying off it entirely right now.
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There was a 4 or 5 minute video leak last night (apparently made up of footage from late in the movie), so Twitter has been a spoiler mine field ever since.
Normally I would be checking Twitter constantly for hotel news but I'm staying off it entirely right now.
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Told myself I wasn't gon trip and obsess over checking emails today. I have failed lolYep, I didn’t even get a great time and here I am, refreshing refreshing refreshing
Just got my email for Hilton Bayfront, the emails are going out.
Just got my email for Hilton Bayfront, the emails are going out.
i hate to suggest this but.... there been nothing from onPeak saying the results would come out in the morning...//sigh
they could wait till the end of the day so they wouldn't deal with phone calls today & let folks stew overnight.
too morbid?
I’m so afraid to look at my email. Lol
Just got my email for Hilton Bayfront, the emails are going out.
I’m so afraid to look at my email. Lol
Anxiety levels over 9000...
Did you level up yet?
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Why? If its empty, that isn't a sign of anything :)True but my inbox isn’t empty now! I got the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina! My second choice if anyone was wondering. Anyway...
Has anyone received an email who got in at 9:02 or later?I was in x 2 before 9:01 and no email yet.
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I'm actually surprisingly calm in general this morning. Since the hotels have gone to a lottery system, I've never once managed to get a hotel during Hotelpocalypse. I guess it's been so many years of the same thing I just expect it to be the same again, and the time I got in to the form was not good enough for me to expect different (even though it wasn't a bad time, it's my 2nd best time I got in, and I got nothing with the faster time) :/
If OnPeak has a deadline of April 19th for first round deposits, I would think ALL first round emails have to go out today to make it fair, right?!Last year OnPeak tweeted when they had finished sending out Wave 1 and Wave 2 emails, so far they haven't said!
I'm happy for you guys, but I'm going to curl up in a ball and cry in a corner.i will join you as well! :'(
But srsly congrats to all who got a room!
i will join you as well! :'(
Make some room for moi.... ???
Just got my email notification for the Hard Rock. Finally got in there.
there doesn't seem to be any pattern in who's getting an email.......Sounds like you're right. It sounded like all the bigger hotels were going out first but then I got The Sofia. I'm waiting for someone to get the Pendry, now THAT would throw everyone off.
it's not going out by location
it doesn't seem to be going out by time of entry to the form
//sigh don't they know this just increases our anxiety
Sounds like you're right. It sounded like all the bigger hotels were going out first but then I got The Sofia. I'm waiting for someone to get the Pendry, now THAT would throw everyone off.
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Can anybody get into OnPeak to confirm with credit card yet? The "activation code" won't send.
Is there a designated spot to curl up and cry in yet?yes. hang out with me.
I am not 100% sure which email I used for my fastest request (it's either this e-mail or another e-mail of mine), but I just got the MGH, which was not on my list. if it's the fastest request, it was in at 9:00:54.Its a really nice hotel, stayed there a couple years ago. Celebs were staying there also, saw Craig Robinson and Adam Scott, Scott Grimes and Adrianne Palacki
Definitely hoping to trade for one of my preferred hotels, but at least we're not homeless!!
I was reading some posts on twitter and it seems like people with later entry times but who requested earlier check-in dates(like sun or mon) are getting their first choice. Was there discussion on this last year? I wish I would have requested an earlier check in date!
I was reading some posts on twitter and it seems like people with later entry times but who requested earlier check-in dates(like sun or mon) are getting their first choice.
Too many variables in play I think to determine for sure. I requested a full week with check-in on Sunday and haven't gotten anything yet (9:01:30 timestamp)
Hubby got email for Bayfront our first choice. He got in right after me. I finally got an email for Manchester our 5th choice. We couldn’t have been flagged as duplicates because we used completely different info. Weird. Buy hey at least we got what we wanted. Btw I got in at 12:01 est
I got MGH. Wasn't on my list. I will be offering up for trade in the appropriate forum/thread.This is the best hotel!! Close enough for the action, far enough for some quiet! Best experience!! Ran into celebs there too!
I got MGH. Wasn't on my list. I will be offering up for trade in the appropriate forum/thread.
I was last on my list to get in (9:01:30) but I'm the only person who got an e-mail so far.
Got the Sofia, was not on my list. Had a less than pleasant stay there a few years ago, so I'm positive I didn't accidentally, choose it haha.
Seems like "book me into the closest hotel" placements are whats going out?
! Okay so what happened at the Sofia? Cause that's where I'm staying.
I just got the Hard Rock! First time! Any tips for staying there?
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a reminder to post results in the DATA thread please & thankyou
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10361.0
! Okay so what happened at the Sofia? Cause that's where I'm staying.
Earplugs!
...and shower was ridiculously small and no shower door or curtain, so water gets everywhere even if you are careful. Staff were fine. Hotel gym was decent, but warm (no temp control).
Hubby got email for Bayfront our first choice. He got in right after me. I finally got an email for Manchester our 5th choice. We couldn’t have been flagged as duplicates because we used completely different info. Weird. Buy hey at least we got what we wanted. Btw I got in at 12:01 est
OnPeak just tweeted that all hotel emails have gone out for the day.
OnPeak just tweeted that all hotel emails have gone out for the day.
I doubt people will notice this post, and maybe I'll post again later. Can someone who got Residence Inn Gaslamp help me? Can you tell me what it says your room type is? I'm confused because the price equates to one room type, but then the room type name suggests another (But I could be wrong.) I want someone to confirm for me what I am reading haha.This is what my son got at RI Gaslamp:
I doubt people will notice this post, and maybe I'll post again later. Can someone who got Residence Inn Gaslamp help me? Can you tell me what it says your room type is? I'm confused because the price equates to one room type, but then the room type name suggests another (But I could be wrong.) I want someone to confirm for me what I am reading haha.
Did you pick that you would accept a higher rate? This could be the reason. Good Luck- we stayed there a few years back and LOVED it.
9:01:27, got shut out. I was reasonably sure I’d get SOMETHING.
What’s the latest access time someone got here?
I'm just so confused. For the first time since the waiting room/random access to the form system was initiated, I got in to the form immediately. And STILL I get nothing in the first round. I only asked for one room, two beds so nothing crazy! It's so deflating to see people with later times and same room/type requests getting at least something! OnPeak. Is. The. Worst.
Really curious to see the data this year. Normally it's conjecture but I can verify that the three other people in my group all got in before me, and but I was the only person who got an e-mail today.
Livebooking 2020 pls
If anyone has an extra Downtown let me know. It’s easier to stay Downtown with my wheelchair since it won’t fit on the shuttles.
9:01:27, got shut out. I was reasonably sure I’d get SOMETHING.I had a 9:01:37 that did not receive an email today, but I'm hoping that's a good thing as the second round may start with downtown returns from the first round.
What’s the latest access time someone got here?
I didn't get in until 9:05 so I'm not expecting to get a room downtown. My mom got in at 9:02 so I'm waiting to see if she got an email. Fingers crossed but I'm not holding my breath.[member=4076]sideproject[/member] Sorry to disappoint you kiddo.... got nada.... fingers crossed for next Tuesday....
9:01:27, got shut out. I was reasonably sure I’d get SOMETHING.
What’s the latest access time someone got here?
Have a giant headache now. Got in right at 9:01 on my iPhone. I've been 2nd guessing whether I filled everything out correctly since everything was so small. Now I feel like I definitely forgot to check a box or something.No, it is not possible.
Does anyone know if its possible to submit the form and not check the last 3 boxes at the end?
No, it is not possible.
How did everyone that got in instantly on their phones fare? Just curious. :)
When you say you were "shut out", do you mean you didn't get an email or you got an email and it said you didn't get anything?
In at 9:02 (possibly earlier)
No dice and heard reports out to 9:03 is that true...
How many people get selected next week , just the leftovers?
How did everyone that got in instantly on their phones fare? Just curious. :)Got in instantly(my queue waiting screen turned into the bar screen and then to the official form, all within 1-3 seconds). I was on mobile and the time I noticed on my computer was 9:00. Got none of my top 6, got another downtown hotel. My submission time was 9:06 because I didnt have autofill setup on my mobile. I think they changed something this year.
My friend got his email, they got his first choice, Embassy Suites. He got in under a minute.
I haven't received any, but his first trip with family got him a close hotel with breakfast. Now wondering if there's a limit on how many family members get to eat?
That being said; and I don't mean to ignite too much hope here - but the CSR said;
"Wave 2 will have an equal amount of downtown hotels"
"Wave 1 and 2 hotels are totally randomized"
My friend just called onPeak, haha. I wouldn't normally suggest calling on the same day before the dust has settled, but because he was in before me by a minute and didn't get placed but I did,I was curious.What a perfect gif for this whole day
The CSR's can't check timestamps, but they are going to see if they can get the timestamp to confirm and get back to us. I wouldn't recommend calling just yet though, it wasn't very helpful but it was not fault of the CSR's - I think onPeak intentionally tells them as little information as they can.
That being said; and I don't mean to ignite too much hope here - but the CSR said;
"Wave 2 will have an equal amount of downtown hotels"
"Wave 1 and 2 hotels are totally randomized"
....
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How did everyone that got in instantly on their phones fare? Just curious. :)
That being said; and I don't mean to ignite too much hope here - but the CSR said;
"Wave 2 will have an equal amount of downtown hotels"
"Wave 1 and 2 hotels are totally randomized"
! Okay so what happened at the Sofia? Cause that's where I'm staying.rooms are really small
My husband got in instantly but he took his time submitting the information. Got an email today but not top 6. I don’t think it’s based on time of submission.
Got our first choice -- Embassy Suites -- BUT it gave us a king, instead of the two doubles that we picked. I know for the other hotels, this is a typical assignment (king bed + sofa bed for 4 adults), but we purposely picked the 2 doubles and the column on the CCI form even says the king is N/A for "2 adults, 2 beds", and we had a quad occupancy. I've already been on the phone with OnPeak and they submitted a support ticket for us to have it changed, but not feeling confident that will help.
That makes absolutely zero sense and would also be a nightmare for OnPeak themselves. I suspect the CSRs (or their managers, more likely) are making sh*t up again.
We've stayed there -- had 5 at breakfast with no problem.
Got our first choice -- Embassy Suites -- BUT it gave us a king, instead of the two doubles that we picked. I know for the other hotels, this is a typical assignment (king bed + sofa bed for 4 adults), but we purposely picked the 2 doubles and the column on the CCI form even says the king is N/A for "2 adults, 2 beds", and we had a quad occupancy. I've already been on the phone with OnPeak and they submitted a support ticket for us to have it changed, but not feeling confident that will help.That really sucks. I have the feeling that onPeak just ignores the room types now and puts people into anything that is available.
There's no way they are based on submission time. I had two submissions that I did. The first one accessed at 9:00:59 and was submitted around 9:04. The second one accessed at 9:01:01 but I didn't even start filling out the form until I finished the first submission. The second one was submitted at 9:09:09. Both submissions got MGH.
Got in instantly(my queue waiting screen turned into the bar screen and then to the official form, all within 1-3 seconds). I was on mobile and the time I noticed on my computer was 9:00. Got none of my top 6, got another downtown hotel. My submission time was 9:06 because I didnt have autofill setup on my mobile. I think they changed something this year.
HOW?! I mean, awesome for you. But I got in at 9:05 and my mom at 9:02 and neither of us got anything. There never seems to be any rhyme or reason to this mess.
HOW?! I mean, awesome for you. But I got in at 9:05 and my mom at 9:02 and neither of us got anything. There never seems to be any rhyme or reason to this mess.It's starting to look like the cutoff was around 9:01:15 or 9:01:20.
I *really* want to believe this. But I’m highly skeptical. Why have two waves anyway? Or why not Wave 1 — all downtown, Wave 2 — leftover downtown and the rest?
But I’ll cling to that hope.
My husband got in instantly but he took his time submitting the information. Got an email today but not top 6. I don’t think it’s based on time of submission.
A lot of these results aren't adding up -- lots of people getting emails and downtown hotels who reported getting in well after those who got in within a minute. The only explanation is that OnPeak and CCI issued incorrect guidance when they said that they rank based on when you got access to the form -- it must be that they're ranking based on form submission.
It's starting to look like the cutoff was around 9:01:15 or 9:01:20.But you know what's sad, [member=3710]SteveD[/member]? I've seen many posts where people got instant access & got nothing today! How does that make sense? :o
Have we seen anyone get a room with a later verified timestamp?
A lot of these results aren't adding up -- lots of people getting emails and downtown hotels who reported getting in well after those who got in within a minute. The only explanation is that OnPeak and CCI issued incorrect guidance when they said that they rank based on when you got access to the form -- it must be that they're ranking based on form submission.
But you know what's sad, [member=3710]SteveD[/member]? I've seen many posts where people got instant access & got nothing today! How does that make sense? :oThere seems to be a lot of reasons why they don't give people rooms. Many more than just using a timestamp.
It's starting to look like the cutoff was around 9:01:15 or 9:01:20.
Have we seen anyone get a room with a later verified timestamp?
My access times were 9:00:59 and 9:01:01. There's a huge difference between 9:01 and 9:02 in terms of downtown hotel availability. Submission time is what doesn't matter. I'm saying I got into two forms at almost identical times (9:01) and one was submitted at 9:04 and the other 9:09 and they both got the same thing so submission time doesn't matter.
This aligns with my theory. I think, form submission is a sorting variable even though they've never said that. My friend got in before me but submitted way after me (almost to the point of me yelling expletives asking why he is taking his sweet time) and never got placed.
There's no way they are based on submission time. I had two submissions that I did. The first one accessed at 9:00:59 and was submitted around 9:04. The second one accessed at 9:01:01 but I didn't even start filling out the form until I finished the first submission. The second one was submitted at 9:09:09. Both submissions got MGH.maybe it has something to do with room/bed type
Maybe they are throwing darts to decide?
maybe it has something to do with room/bed type
So is it true that a lot of downtown hotels will still be sent out in Wave 2, or are they few and far in between what I’d assume to be a majority non-downtown?
maybe it has something to do with room/bed type
That makes absolutely zero sense and would also be a nightmare for OnPeak themselves. I suspect the CSRs (or their managers, more likely) are making sh*t up again.
So have all the hotel emails gone out for today? I thought they usually went out sporadically throughout the day....Yes, about 2 hours ago was the Wave 1 cutoff according to
People in the past were really cool about putting rooms up in the swap pool. One year that was the only reason I got a room at SDCC. I hope people are able to post up rooms for those who dont get one.
People in the past were really cool about putting rooms up in the swap pool. One year that was the only reason I got a room at SDCC. I hope people are able to post up rooms for those who dont get one.
I got a room the last two years thanks to the good people in this forum. I was hoping to be able to give back this year, but we'll see what happens next week when the remainder of the emails are distributed.
On a positive note, there has always been an abundance of downtown hotels released on OnPeak when the dust clears after the initial sale. I'm hoping that's the case this year as well.
I have a question. If you happen to get a hotel from someone else, but their reservation is for a shorter stay, is it possible to extend it?
I have a question. If you happen to get a hotel from someone else, but their reservation is for a shorter stay, is it possible to extend it?
Does anyone have experience with the website with the remaining hotels?
I've heard people snag downtown hotels such as MMM, Bayfront, etc really fast, but it was only single days or days that were only Thursdays and Sundays.
Does anyone have experience with the website with the remaining hotels?
I've heard people snag downtown hotels such as MMM, Bayfront, etc really fast, but it was only single days or days that were only Thursdays and Sundays.
Yes, here are the stats form last year days were Wednesday - Sunday
May 3rd - HBF, MGH go up 5 plus rooms
May 10th - 11th MGH goes up 5 plus rooms
May 16TH HBF, Gant, Sofia, Solamar go up
June 6th HBF goes up to 4 rooms
June 7th HR, Andaz, Embassy, courtyard
OMNI - sat only
jun 25th - still available
June 25th HR, GRAND, INDIGO, OMNI up 4 rooms
You have to check constantly and be real fast when choosing the room and putting in your info.
I was able to get MGH last year this way :D
So there's still hope :D
oh damn - didnt know they were doing that nowSorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
It’s private this year it looks like... for people that opted in before the sale
Wednesday to Sunday?! That's amazing! Thanks for these stats!
This definitely gives me hope :D
That really sucks. I have the feeling that onPeak just ignores the room types now and puts people into anything that is available.
By the way, they did remove the header "2 Adults, 2 Beds" for this round. Currently the form lists the column as "1 Adult, 2 beds - 2 beds not guaranteed".
Hopefully you can get it changed now, or can change it when you get to the hotel.
I got in instantly to the form, but I got my second entry of the Hilton Bayfront. First choice was the Marriott Marquis.
Maybe it has to do with the time of submission, which I submitted at 9:03.
Maybe I just missed it in this thread, but did anyone hear about people being allotted Mission Valley or Shelter Island hotel rooms?
I just scanned here and Twitter and there seems to be some hotels who overwhelmingly were given out--MGH, Bayfront, Hard Rock, MMM.
Granted, those are also the most requested hotels, but there are a lot of hotels downtown that I'm not seeing mentioned at all or very little. I wonder what percentage of the requests they actually fulfilled today. It doesn't feel like it was half, but more like 25% or a third.
Yes, here are the stats form last year days were Wednesday - Sunday
May 3rd - HBF, MGH go up 5 plus rooms
May 10th - 11th MGH goes up 5 plus rooms
May 16TH HBF, Gant, Sofia, Solamar go up
June 6th HBF goes up to 4 rooms
June 7th HR, Andaz, Embassy, courtyard
OMNI - sat only
jun 25th - still available
June 25th HR, GRAND, INDIGO, OMNI up 4 rooms
You have to check constantly and be real fast when choosing the room and putting in your info.
I was able to get MGH last year this way :D
So there's still hope :D
Does anyone know if you can change and/or add names to the reservation at some point? I reserved a quad occupancy but mis spelled one friend's last name and spaced out to add friend 4's name lol
Also, does anyone know if it is possible to have instead of 2 queen beds, 1 queen and 2 twins? I got Marriott gaslamp. If not then one of the guys has to get a roll away or something I guess or share the bed haha.
Roll away is possible. they will charge for it. Rolls aways will be first come first serve. No room will have 1 queen and 2 twins in it. Don't worry about the names. it doesn't even matter. They'll turn the info over to the hotel and the hotel won't even check. All the care about is the guy paying for the room. ID matching the CC on the reservation.
Thinking optimistically, if you have diamond status with Hilton, I think some of the hotels waive the charge for the third person. Does anyone know if that applies in this situation?
Thanks!
You can change names if you go into the onpeak page with your reservation. There is a little word bubble icon to the right and if you click it you can edit names.
But yea all you need is the name the reservation is under. I have had to get rollaways every year and have had some luck calling the hotel the morning I arrive and requesting them. It really depends on the hotel though.
I have a questions about First Wave placements and Second Wave. Is the entire hotel inventory available for all requests submitted or is some of the inventory held back for the Second Wave? And if so, any idea on how they decide what is offered and what is held back?
I have booked thru CCI hotel reservation systems for over 10 years, i ALWAYS request double occupancy, double beds. Always have 3+ staying in the room. Never been charged extra. I just make sure to send my friends to the lobby bar or something while i check in. They don't ask, i don't tell. I've had as many as 5 people stay in a room. Still only paid double occupancy rate. Tip your housekeeping staff.
No one knows. Theories everywhere. Nothing ever confirmed.
Thanks to everyone who has posted data or filled out the google form! ( https://forms.gle/c6FaCkH1FqTF5XZL6 (https://forms.gle/c6FaCkH1FqTF5XZL6) )
Still no Pendry sightings this year :(
The elusive pendry... makes me want to go there this year and see if I can snag a guest and interview them lol
omg Why do they even bother being part of the sale? I mean Bristol pulled out for what I assume is private booking reasons (could be wrong) so if Pendry is going to do that, just don't put yourself in the sale at all. Come one my dudes.
The elusive pendry... makes me want to go there this year and see if I can snag a guest and interview them lol
I am looking forward to seeing if anyone gets the Moxy.
I went in there to sit down for a minute and saw nothing but syfy crew wandering around. And then I saw this drunk guy try to fight one of the camera guys. His girlfriend had to stop him. It was the middle of the day too.
Assuming one does not get a room through either the sale or the exchange, and due to OnPeaks less than perfect system said person gets no email at all, how would the sale website be accessed to attempt to snag a leftover? I assume the emails contain a link to the sale site?
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Correct, they will open up the portal with left over rooms on a first come first serve bases. The inventory with update periodically. There will be rooms on the site all the way up to convention time. They will be the less desirable ones however. As cancellations occur rooms will be free'ed up in real time. I booked and cancelled 3 times last year. each time upgrading to a better hotel lol. Started with a reservation on the island, ended up at HBF.
Assuming one does not get a room through either the sale or the exchange, and due to OnPeaks less than perfect system said person gets no email at all, how would the sale website be accessed to attempt to snag a leftover? I assume the emails contain a link to the sale site?
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If you book and cancel multiple times, what happens to the deposit? Does it carry over, or do you have to make new deposits while the other deposit gets returned to your card?
I am looking forward to seeing if anyone gets the Moxy.
A little late to the party but got access to the form at 9:01, form was submitted at 9:09 due to being on my phone. Received my number 3 hotel U.S. Grant. Which by the way is an absolutely fantastic hotel.
Thanks to everyone who has posted data or filled out the google form! ( https://forms.gle/c6FaCkH1FqTF5XZL6 (https://forms.gle/c6FaCkH1FqTF5XZL6) )
Still no Pendry sightings this year :(
If we didn't get an email yet, do you still want us to fill out the form, because one of the questions was which wave did you get an email?
I am looking forward to seeing if anyone gets the Moxy.
[/quote. The Moxy is number 5 on my downtown. I'm hoping with it being new to the list it might help it fly under the radar and give me a better chances.
Someone linked to a reddit post where a programmer did some digging into the running man.
In a nutshell, form entry is the primary determining factor overall, but form submission time can affect the outcome.
They calculated 70 entries to form per second. So, if you’re in at 09:00:01 you will be after the 09:00:00 group(1-70) and before the 09:00:02 group(141-210). How fast you submitted will determine where you are placed in your actual group though.
You could be number 71, 140, or anywhere in between within your own “group” depending on how fast you submitted.
I think that's a definite possibility but that's also assuming they even keep track of submission time. It's also possible that they sort the order by, say, last name of the main occupant or something arbitrary like that.
The reddit post just mentioned that if the timestamp on the redirect url (which is in epoch seconds) was what they used to prioritize then they would need a tie breaker, and mentioned submission time as a possibility. I don't believe there was any evidence that submission time plays a role, and we haven't seen any since they moved to the new system.
I do think it is likely that there is a tiebreaker but that it's just something essentially random that they generate.
Has anyone had any luck getting two beds after initially requesting one?last year I received a king/double.... checked in and asked if I could change to two beds.... they did no problem.... the year before the hotel couldn't do it.... just a roll of the dice.
I don't know anything about coding. Would OnPeak automatically get a timestamp on submission even if they don't particularly look for it? I guess I thought they said that form submission isn't taken into account but if they do use submission time as a tiebreaker, then they totally lied about it. I think that would be kind of upsetting.
Were all the emails today for downtown hotel reservations? Did anyone see if any non-downtown hotels went out as well?
Has anyone had any luck getting two beds after initially requesting one?
Does anyone know if you can change and/or add names to the reservation at some point? I reserved a quad occupancy but mis spelled one friend's last name and spaced out to add friend 4's name lol
You can call on peak if you want to change the last name of your friend's. Yet, they don't check id's when you check in, only the cardholder.
Here's another random question: for those of you who got a hotel today, did you get Captcha'd during the lottery?
Here's another random question: for those of you who got a hotel today, did you get Captcha'd during the lottery?
Sure did. About 5 minutes prior to sale time.
For anyone that was already on the site before the waiting room started when they were doing trial run, did anyone get access to a form early?i can't say for sure simply because i am not in the know about such stuff BUT
For anyone that was already on the site before the waiting room started when they were doing trial run, did anyone get access to a form early?I did. Filled it out (just in case) and got an email before it officially opened saying it would not count and I had to resubmit after 9am PST.
Has anyone tried to take over a reservation yet? Everything came to a halt today when one of my roommates tried to do so online and it states in bold "Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled."
So tomorrow they are going to call OnPeak and see what that means and if the transfer can be done. Maybe they are trying to stop all the swapping of reservations?
I went in there to sit down for a minute and saw nothing but syfy crew wandering around. And then I saw this drunk guy try to fight one of the camera guys. His girlfriend had to stop him. It was the middle of the day too.
Has anyone tried to take over a reservation yet? Everything came to a halt today when one of my roommates tried to do so online and it states in bold "Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled."Maybe it just means there 'must be a payment attached' or the reservation will be canceled. Not that the payment name must match the reserve name. Hopefully
So tomorrow they are going to call OnPeak and see what that means and if the transfer can be done. Maybe they are trying to stop all the swapping of reservations?
Has anyone tried to take over a reservation yet? Everything came to a halt today when one of my roommates tried to do so online and it states in bold "Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled."
So tomorrow they are going to call OnPeak and see what that means and if the transfer can be done. Maybe they are trying to stop all the swapping of reservations?
For those who got through on the first wave, did anyone do it with multiple browsers on the same PC? Just wondering if that works or if I hurt myself by doing that.
I took a reservation from someone else and OnPeak charged her card. I had to PayPal her my deposit. This is my first sale though, so I don't know if that's abnormal or not.
Oh my god I think my entries didn’t even go through. I’ve been so backed up at work I didn’t even remember to look and make sure I got the emails from onpeak saying they got my entries 😭😭😭. Lesson learned for sure
Oh my god I think my entries didn’t even go through. I’ve been so backed up at work I didn’t even remember to look and make sure I got the emails from onpeak saying they got my entries 😭😭😭. Lesson learned for sure
OnPeak does not send emails saying your entry went through. At the time you submit, you should get an onscreen message saying the submission was successful. That's all you get until you find out if you actually were assigned a hotel reservation.
Is that standard procedure? In years past I thought they sent out some sort of email. Either way I did reach that screen so at least I didn’t get a false positive even though I prolly don’t have a room
I've never seen that in the past to the best of my recollection. Does anyone else remember that being stated when putting down the deposit for a hotel obtained through the lottery system before?
Has anyone tried to take over a reservation yet? Everything came to a halt today when one of my roommates tried to do so online and it states in bold "Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled."
So tomorrow they are going to call OnPeak and see what that means and if the transfer can be done. Maybe they are trying to stop all the swapping of reservations?
I have not taken over a reservation since 2017 but when I did I went to the page provided from the link in the hotel email where you create a user name and password. I made my own user name/pw and then added my name as one of the roommates and provided my credit card info.this is basically what I did this year too
The reservation still had the original person who gave me the hotel on it, but my credit card info. By changing the user name and password in the beginning that meant the original person was not able to get in and change anything and therefore the reservation was mine.
I don't know if that will help.
I see quite a few MGH rooms to be traded away. Is there a reason it’s traded away with such frequency?
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I see quite a few MGH rooms to be traded away. Is there a reason it’s traded away with such frequency?
I see quite a few MGH rooms to be traded away. Is there a reason it’s traded away with such frequency?
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It's an extremely large hotel (largest, if I recall correctly) but it's slightly further away than others so it's less desirable. That said, it's still downtown so people want it, but not as much as MMM, HBF, Hard Rock, Omni. Basically, a lot of picky people get it, but the ultra picky (like me) want to be just one block closer lol.
MGH is actually pretty great. I have stayed at MMM the most and typically prefer it but MGH is only like a few minutes further so it's not that bad! It's a really huuuuuge hotel so not surprising that theres a lot of them avail to give away.
I love MGH. Stayed there the last three years. Just ask for the tower closest to the convention center and use the bayside walkway to get to convention center. Good celeb sightings here as well. Its a great hotel and will always be in my top 6.
I see quite a few MGH rooms to be traded away. Is there a reason it’s traded away with such frequency?As [member=4434]Angel_[/member] and [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] have said, some just want to be closer to the action. Regardless, in my opinion, the Hyatt rocks (especially if you can get into the Grand Club) and I find the walking distance difference to be nothing. Heck, the Sunday night dinner meetup is right behind the hotel and Fundays (unless noted) is located in that hotel. Now walking from the Hyatt to the Hall H line and back is long so that I do understand 100%. But if anyone has this hotel, I wouldn’t complain nor try to trade it away if I had this hotel because many would love to stay at the Hyatt. For example, the /Film crew don’t have a DT hotel and are looking for help. Just saying. ;)
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I see quite a few MGH rooms to be traded away. Is there a reason it’s traded away with such frequency?
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As [member=4434]Angel_[/member] and [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] have said, some just want to be closer to the action. Regardless, in my opinion, the Hyatt rocks (especially if you can get into the Grand Club) and I find the walking distance to be nothing. Heck, the Sunday night dinner meetup is right behind the hotel and Fundays (unless noted) is located in that hotel. Now walking from the Hyatt to the Hall H line and back is long so that I do understand 100%. But if anyone has this hotel, I wouldn’t complain nor try to trade if I had this hotel because many would love to stay at the Hyatt. For example, the /Film crew don’t have a DT hotel and are looking for help. Just saying. ;)
MGH is also where the Swag room is. I enjoyed it immensely last year. The view was great,the rooms were nice, there's a FedEx center right in the hotel to mail back all your purchases. They also have a great breakfast buffet.I wanted to stay closer this year but MGH was one of my choices.
I agree about MGH not being as desirable. It's deceptive in that it's "only" two blocks away, but it's two long blocks, and even further if you're trying to get to Hall H. Personally, I'd rather get Westin Gaslamp (where I was last year), which is technically further, but much closer to all the Gaslamp food and activities.
But given I don't have a hotel yet, if I get MGH, I'd be more than ecstatic.
I used that fedex before and they were throwing peoples boxes of collectables around. half my stuff got to me smashed up. Just beware. Id rather use the shipping center inside the convention center.
As you state, its two long blocks, growing-up in a big city, I'd say it's more than two long blocks, its probably closer to four.
I used that fedex before and they were throwing peoples boxes of collectables around. half my stuff got to me smashed up. Just beware. Id rather use the shipping center inside the convention center.Agreed. I had to use them last year after the con because the other spot was just crazy at the time, but luckily I had someone who was very careful with my items when it came to packing as well as selecting the boxes. I guess it is hit and miss at this spot, yet I was worried after remembering what happened to your Pops. x_x
I see. Was considering trying to get my hands on a room there, but I have The Solamar. Plus dogs, sooooo....clearly Solamar is the winner. I better see some pooches dressed for con.
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We were at the Westin in Broadway Circle last time. How would you compare the walk from the MGH to that. We had little problem walking that distance.
All these great tips about MGH. :)
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All these great tips about MGH. :)
Exactly, I’m taking notes. ;D
The Guild is open for business now: https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi?defaultTab=standard. Site taking reservations for SDCC dates. Pretty expensive, though.
It's crazy thinking back about all the hotels I've stayed at, some of which don't even exist any longer!
Nothing available?I was only able to get rooms to show up if I put two people.
Nothing available?
I was only able to get rooms to show up if I put two people.
Could be! I think it also depended on what days you put in. I tried Tuesday to Tuesday (our dates), and didn't get things, but if you do different dates you can get different room options and rates. I'm assuming they are getting booked up too :)
Good. I'm glad I'm not crazy. Maybe the rooms filled up quickly after I posted. I don't know.
Does anyone know how you get access to the club level at MGH? Is it a room upgrade or do you have to reach the upper echelons of their loyalty program?
I see. Was considering trying to get my hands on a room there, but I have The Solamar. Plus dogs, sooooo....clearly Solamar is the winner. I better see some pooches dressed for con.
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Could be! I think it also depended on what days you put in. I tried Tuesday to Tuesday (our dates), and didn't get things, but if you do different dates you can get different room options and rates. I'm assuming they are getting booked up too :)
EDIT: I tried it again and it only worked for non-SDCC dates like Sunday through Tuesday. Maybe they will open it up to SDCC dates later?
Does anyone know how you get access to the club level at MGH? Is it a room upgrade or do you have to reach the upper echelons of their loyalty program?
Room upgrade, few weeks before convention starts email one of their supervisors. It will not be the same rate as the comic con rate shown in pdf. They can charge whatever rate they want but it's still cheaper than non comic Con room rate. I think it was an additional 80 a night for me last year.
Just a question about MMM I went to book some bookend dates on the Marriott website but notice that there is a $30 destination Fee does anyone know if this will be charges on top of the Comic Con rates and does every room have a fridge or will I need to request one. Also which view do you believe is the best bay view or city view?
The "Destination fee" aka resort fee and know by other such names is not included in the price on the hotel list. You will be charged the destination fee for every day you stay. It can't be waived. Yes it sucks. More and more hotels are doing it.
I only stayed at MMM once 7 or 8 years ago. I don't remember there being a fridge. I could be wrong.
Bay view for me. City view if you want to people watch. You will have a decent view of stuff going on in gaslamp.
The "Destination fee" aka resort fee and know by other such names is not included in the price on the hotel list. You will be charged the destination fee for every day you stay. It can't be waived. Yes it sucks. More and more hotels are doing it.
I only stayed at MMM once 7 or 8 years ago. I don't remember there being a fridge. I could be wrong.
Bay view for me. City view if you want to people watch. You will have a decent view of stuff going on in gaslamp.
It can be waved at MGH. I wasn't charged for it last year for being part of their reawrds program :)
Idk how it works with MMM but yeah
It can be waved at MGH. I wasn't charged for it last year for being part of their reawrds program :)
Idk how it works with MMM but yeah
That is absolutely correct. It can be waived with their rewards program. Hyatt I believe is the only one that has that perk though, and I think you have to be tier 2 or higher correct?
It seems like it is this year's go-to downtown hotel for OnPeak to give away when people's top choices were taken.
Last year it was MMM - I ended up with like 6 rooms there last year, and it wasn't even in my top 6!
Not tier 2
I just signed up a week before the con last year lol
And I asked at front desk if I can have it waved they said yeah no problem you're a member :D
I've gotten the fee waived at MMM before. I just tell them that I'm only there to sleep and won't be using anything and will pay for the internet as I want it and they haven't charged their daily fee. I've also gone and paid for the whole remaining balance upfront, which could have a factor in them waiving those fees on me. They've just said they will restrict access to ordering anything and that if I want to I can come pay for internet on the daily at the front desk.Haha yea, that wouldn't be an option for me. My wife likes to rack up a tab on the room via the pool bar. She only goes to con for the night time stuff.
how do u get more rooms in a hotel? Do you reserve it during the onsale?
I still can't believe this worked out, but OnPeak changed our Embassy Suites room from the 1 King to the 2 Doubles (that I had selected). :) They told me yesterday that they were submitting a support ticket, but I didn't expect it to be changed and even if it did, I didn't expect it to happen before the deposit was due. But they called me to let me know that they were able to change it and the reservation has been changed to reflect the 2 beds. Happy news!Wow.... Onpeak... The onpeak?
Just a question about MMM I went to book some bookend dates on the Marriott website but notice that there is a $30 destination Fee does anyone know if this will be charges on top of the Comic Con rates and does every room have a fridge or will I need to request one. Also which view do you believe is the best bay view or city view?They will give you a fridge, you just have to ask. My sister in law went while she was pumping and they gave her a fridge to keep her milk.
I still can't believe this worked out, but OnPeak changed our Embassy Suites room from the 1 King to the 2 Doubles (that I had selected). :) They told me yesterday that they were submitting a support ticket, but I didn't expect it to be changed and even if it did, I didn't expect it to happen before the deposit was due. But they called me to let me know that they were able to change it and the reservation has been changed to reflect the 2 beds. Happy news!
They will give you a fridge, you just have to ask. My sister in law went while she was pumping and they gave her a fridge to keep her milk.
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Thanks I'll request one when they transfer the booking then.
Three years ago when I stayed at MMM I was unable to get a real fridge. I requested one ahead of time when the rooms were transferred from OnPeak. When I checked in on Thursday morning they were unable to fill my request. My wife was pumping at the time. We had to use the in-room drink cooler/mini fridge and lots of ice.
Maybe you have to get there Wednesday to get one but that year we couldn’t make it until Thursday.
Three years ago when I stayed at MMM I was unable to get a real fridge. I requested one ahead of time when the rooms were transferred from OnPeak. When I checked in on Thursday morning they were unable to fill my request. My wife was pumping at the time. We had to use the in-room drink cooler/mini fridge and lots of ice.
Maybe you have to get there Wednesday to get one but that year we couldn’t make it until Thursday.
I've had a bunch of SDCC hotels not give me the fridge even with Wednesday check-in, and EARLY at that, maybe by noon? They said they were already out. And yes, I too requested it earlier
I may have missed this, but did anyone get The Moxy?
Did you ask at check-in or check-out?
So judging by comments here and on twitter, I've heard of people getting
Downtown
MMM
HBF
MGH
Hard Rock
Omni
Hilton Gaslamp
Marriott Gaslamp
Sofia
Intercontinental
Solomar
Horton
Residence Inn Gaslamp
Andaz
Westin Gaslamp
Westin San Diego
Best Western Bayside
Springhill Suites
Non-Downtown
Sheraton Airport
Hilton Airport Harbor Island
Coronado Island Marriott
No Indigo, which is one of my preferred hotels. No Pendry. No Moxy. No US Grant. No Palomar. It looks like second round people are going to get Downtown hotels, if not the super-popular ones. The real question is how far will they go in terms of timestamps. Will 3+ minute timestamps get downtown hotels in the second round?
So judging by comments here and on twitter, I've heard of people gettingSo working off this list the missing downtown hotels are:
Downtown
MMM
HBF
MGH
Hard Rock
Omni
Hilton Gaslamp
Marriott Gaslamp
Sofia
Intercontinental
Solomar
Horton
Residence Inn Gaslamp
Andaz
Westin Gaslamp
Westin San Diego
Best Western Bayside
Springhill Suites
Non-Downtown
Sheraton Airport
Hilton Airport Harbor Island
Coronado Island Marriott
No Indigo, which is one of my preferred hotels. No Pendry. No Moxy. No US Grant. No Palomar. It looks like second round people are going to get Downtown hotels, if not the super-popular ones. The real question is how far will they go in terms of timestamps. Will 3+ minute timestamps get downtown hotels in the second round?
So working off this list the missing downtown hotels are:
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
Doubletree San Diego Downtown
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Hotel Palomar San Diego
Hotel Republic San Diego
Moxy San Diego Downtown
Pendry Hotel
Residence Inn Downtown San Diego
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
The US Grant San Diego
The Westgate Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
So working off this list the missing downtown hotels are:I got the Westgate and someone from my line group got Residence Inn Downtown.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
Doubletree San Diego Downtown
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Hotel Palomar San Diego
Hotel Republic San Diego
Moxy San Diego Downtown
Pendry Hotel
Residence Inn Downtown San Diego
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/BayfrontThe US Grant San Diego
The Westgate HotelWyndham San Diego Bayside
eta: updated list
So here's the updated list of missing downtown hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
Doubletree San Diego Downtown
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Hotel Palomar San Diego
Hotel Republic San Diego
Moxy San Diego Downtown
Pendry Hotel
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Has anybody seen or heard anything about the Embassy Suites?
I don't see Embassy Suites on the list...that's what we got and I know others did too. :)Thanks, I figured someone had to.
Three years ago when I stayed at MMM I was unable to get a real fridge. I requested one ahead of time when the rooms were transferred from OnPeak. When I checked in on Thursday morning they were unable to fill my request. My wife was pumping at the time. We had to use the in-room drink cooler/mini fridge and lots of ice.We would take MGH for the fridge. One year we got hilton bayfront and brought a big cooler and used that as a fridge.
Maybe you have to get there Wednesday to get one but that year we couldn’t make it until Thursday.
We would take MGH for the fridge. One year we got hilton bayfront and brought a big cooler and used that as a fridge.
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That is absolutely correct. It can be waived with their rewards program. Hyatt I believe is the only one that has that perk though, and I think you have to be tier 2 or higher correct?
The minifridge is the most underrated item in a hotel room during CC. Horton also offers mini-fridges, but they're not standard in every room. You have to request it at check in and they rent it out for $10/night. And depending on if you check-in late in the day, they may run out of mini-fridges. This is based on my experience from last year. I wouldn't be surprised if Horton increased the rent charge to $15/night for this year.
The minifridge is the most underrated item in a hotel room during CC. Horton also offers mini-fridges, but they're not standard in every room. You have to request it at check in and they rent it out for $10/night. And depending on if you check-in late in the day, they may run out of mini-fridges. This is based on my experience from last year. I wouldn't be surprised if Horton increased the rent charge to $15/night for this year.
So here's the updated list of missing downtown hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
Doubletree San Diego DowntownEmbassy Suites San Diego Bay
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Hotel Palomar San Diego
Hotel Republic San Diego
Moxy San Diego Downtown
Pendry HotelResidence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Has anybody seen or heard anything about the Embassy Suites?
eta: Removed Embassy Suites from the list
The minifridge is the most underrated item in a hotel room during CC. Horton also offers mini-fridges, but they're not standard in every room. You have to request it at check in and they rent it out for $10/night. And depending on if you check-in late in the day, they may run out of mini-fridges. This is based on my experience from last year. I wouldn't be surprised if Horton increased the rent charge to $15/night for this year.
Last year I stayed at the Wyndham Bay Front. Went over to Filippi's Pizza. Had a pizza for two. Was only able to finish half. Went back to the hotel room thinking I can put it in the fridge for breakfast the next day... Realized that there was no fridge.. Put the half pizza in the drawer under the tv..Pizza didn't taste the same the next day. Left it there...
The End.
Last year I stayed at the Wyndham Bay Front. Went over to Filippi's Pizza. Had a pizza for two. Was only able to finish half. Went back to the hotel room thinking I can put it in the fridge for breakfast the next day... Realized that there was no fridge.. Put the half pizza in the drawer under the tv..Pizza didn't taste the same the next day. Left it there...
The End.
Am I the only one the fills up the bathroom sink with ice to put my beer in if there isn't a fridge? Lol
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Am I the only one the fills up the bathroom sink with ice to put my beer in if there isn't a fridge? Lol
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Red (and sometimes rose) wine taste ok at room temperature. White wine should be chilled. So... if you are stuck in a situation without a fridge and want some good wine. Now ya know. ;)Ralph’s also has insulated fabric coolers. Bought a San Diego State one that I used in the room and kept refilling with ice. Held about 6 cans. Folded up nice to pack and take home.
Also brittish people I dont understand how you can do beer room temperature. When I was backpacking I was so confused.
ANYWAY a couple years ago I saw Styrofoam ice chests for like $10 as the Ralphs downtown. Not sure if they are always there. I want to say this was like 2015 or 2016 when I noticed them and debated getting one. But it'd have been tossed after the con and I felt bad basically spending money on a huge hunk of soon to be garbage. But that's a thing.
Red (and sometimes rose) wine taste ok at room temperature. White wine should be chilled. So... if you are stuck in a situation without a fridge and want some good wine. Now ya know. ;)
Also brittish people I dont understand how you can do beer room temperature. When I was backpacking I was so confused.
ANYWAY a couple years ago I saw Styrofoam ice chests for like $10 as the Ralphs downtown. Not sure if they are always there. I want to say this was like 2015 or 2016 when I noticed them and debated getting one. But it'd have been tossed after the con and I felt bad basically spending money on a huge hunk of soon to be garbage. But that's a thing.
Am I the only one the fills up the bathroom sink with ice to put my beer in if there isn't a fridge? Lol
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How do you wash your hands after going to the bathroom?
Sorry I ponder these stuff...
How do you wash your hands after going to the bathroom?
Sorry I ponder these stuff...
Ralph’s also has insulated fabric coolers. Bought a San Diego State one that I used in the room and kept refilling with ice. Held about 6 cans. Folded up nice to pack and take home.
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Last year I stayed at the Wyndham Bay Front. Went over to Filippi's Pizza. Had a pizza for two. Was only able to finish half. Went back to the hotel room thinking I can put it in the fridge for breakfast the next day... Realized that there was no fridge.. Put the half pizza in the drawer under the tv..Pizza didn't taste the same the next day. Left it there...
The End.
So since were on the subject of alcohol, can anyone recommend a good liquor store around the con?
Yes! There's one right behind the Hilton Gaslamp called Dis Cine. It's extremely close to a lot of things, has a good variety, lots of food options too, and rarely has a line. And last year they bought out the business next to them and expanded. I usually hit them up 2-3 times per con not just for booze, but for food as well.
So since were on the subject of alcohol, can anyone recommend a good liquor store around the con?
So since were on the subject of alcohol, can anyone recommend a good liquor store around the con?
While I'm not much of a drinker, I thought the wine section at Ralph's was pretty big.
I also chuckled when I saw it for 2 reasons:
1. Where I live, super markets can't sell wine
2. The section was full, but the bottled water section was decimated. My first thought was you know the nerds are in town when the wine section is full, but the bottled water section is empty. :)
Thanks [member=4434]Angel_[/member]! I'm keeping a little notebook full of lesser known con facts at this point. Lol
Last year I stayed at the Wyndham Bay Front. Went over to Filippi's Pizza. Had a pizza for two. Was only able to finish half. Went back to the hotel room thinking I can put it in the fridge for breakfast the next day... Realized that there was no fridge.. Put the half pizza in the drawer under the tv..Pizza didn't taste the same the next day. Left it there...
The End.
I think I read somewhere that there's a small mall or something within walking distance of MGH. Is that correct?
I think I read somewhere that there's a small mall or something within walking distance of MGH. Is that correct?
So based on all the dissing of MGH going on here I made good use of my time and made this very useless meme. Enjoy...
I bet it was only "the beginning" for the cleaning person. I hope you remembered to tip the help. ;)I was thinking the same thing. Bet the cleaning person was cursing SDCC under their breath. “Damn, dirty nerds....”
I was thinking the same thing. Bet the cleaning person was cursing SDCC under their breath. “Damn, dirty nerds....”
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I wish you didn't ask that.....now I'm thinking I'm never shaking the hands of anyone at SDCC ever again......
I mean, you probably shouldn't anyway. At least not the ones who don't use deodorant. :'(
I have anti bacteria hand gel AND wipes AND I take lots of vitamin C although apparently the Vitamin C thing is a myth but man I don't care the placebo effect seems to work for me so IMMA GONNA KEEP DOING IT.
How do you wash your hands after going to the bathroom?You dip them in the toilet of course, you just flushed it so its clean for at least 10 seconds, five if you're using the food on the ground rules
Sorry I ponder these stuff...
Are you a beer guy at all? Because SD is literally the beer mecca of the world in my opinion. If you love beer there are breweries and tap rooms all over gas lamp and they sell to go growlers and crowlers. I usually hit up a half a dozen breweries on wednesday and bring back a bunch of to go stuff my room.
+1. Jimbo's in Horton Plaza has a GREAT selection of local craft beer. I also may have to swing by Stone or Resident beforehand to pick up a growler or two for use during the con.Mission always has some comic con related events going on to. I always hit them up. They usually bring in some retro arcade machines and have live entertainment. Had a rapper one year rapping about Zelda and Mario all night. Good times.
I wish you didn't ask that.....now I'm thinking I'm never shaking the hands of anyone at SDCC ever again......this is what the fist bump is for
Do they need the deposit end of day tonight or end of day tomorrow?
I always tell people to go to Ralph's. But what [member=4434]Angel_[/member] said is a good idea too. I like Ralph's because you can take care of those late night munchies too. They have premade sandwiches, and other things. I like spending my money on stuff than food, so hence Ralph's.
Good morning Ya'll!
I just made my deposit, I was waiting for pay day to make it lol
so it's official now :D
Anyone else here wait for payday or you made the deposit on Tuesday?
Anyone else here wait for payday or you made the deposit on Tuesday?
Tuesday. That's what credit cards are for. ;)
Am I blind or did I miss something on the hotel exchange spreadsheet?A room where?!? 2 beds?!
I have a room that most likely we are going to let go.
Am I blind or did I miss something on the hotel exchange spreadsheet?
I have a room that most likely we are going to let go.
There is an exchange forum directly below this one. If you can see it, you can access it. Can I ask the hotel you have?Guess I don't qualify for some reason. My post count is high and I'm on the site year round ....
Guess I don't qualify for some reason. My post count is high and I'm on the site year round ....Hahaha the voltures are circling lol aye.
Got tons of PMs already, so not posting the hotel name as I don't want more message unless they are about how to get on the exchange spreadsheet.
Am I the only one the fills up the bathroom sink with ice to put my beer in if there isn't a fridge? Lol
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I just checked the Google sheet where I put in the hotel choices and what I’m looking for if anyone has next room I haven’t gotten any notification whatsoever from anyone it’s crossed out I don’t understand this. Thanks in advance
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I just checked the Google sheet where I put in the hotel choices and what I’m looking for if anyone has next room I haven’t gotten any notification whatsoever from anyone it’s crossed out I don’t understand this. Thanks in advance
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I know I've said this before, but just to reiterate, access to the exchange was not about post count. If you qualify, you'll be able to see the section. But this year's criteria might not be the same next year as the same people will not be running it.
I know I've said this before, but just to reiterate, access to the exchange was not about post count. If you qualify, you'll be able to see the section. But this year's criteria might not be the same next year as the same people will not be running it.What was it based on then? I am literally on this site every week and post often. Have been on it for years and have successfully used the exchange sheet for at least the last 3 years.
I'm glad it wasn't about post count, I don't feel like I have enough posts. And I'm not one to just spam the boards to raise my post count (unlike other forums I'm a member of)
Can I also say for whomever is reading this and setup the Exchange, thank you for qualifying me for it! I got lucky this year, but was still glad I had the Exchange as a backup in case I didn't get anything.
What was it based on then? I am literally on this site every week and post often. Have been on it for years and have successfully used the exchange sheet for at least the last 3 years.
I'm not sure what I could have done differently to qualify?
OK so I have to find the thread that is titled hotel results, correct?
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Yes.
Isn't it titled "SDCC 2019 Hotel Exchange?"
No. That's the title of the thread on this sub forum about the exchange. In the subforum there's a different thread for updates. I assume tt7777 is talking about the coordinated exchange and hidden subforum.
oh got it. i thought the whole thing was hidden. lol
You are correct. The entire subforum is hidden. Perhaps we are having a terminology issue.
Subforum: Hidden.
Thread: On hidden subforum, NOT titled "SDCC 2019 Hotel Exchange" but titled "Post Hotel Lottery Results."
Is that clear?
Only four more sleeps (aka an eternity) until Wave 2 emails! ???At least some of those nights are the weekend, which usually tends to go by a little faster :) The Monday into Tuesday morning waiting for an update is the worst wait!
Yup, got it now :) tySaw your post there. Have you signed up on the exchange form for placement on the spreadsheet for Round 2, the "second chance" one?
Saw your post there. Have you signed up on the exchange form for placement on the spreadsheet for Round 2, the "second chance" one?Just did a bit ago.
ready to get round 2 over with, keeping all fingers crossed
Ouch!! ;)
ready to get round 2 over with, keeping all fingers crossed
This is my first year doing the hotel lottery so I'm pretty anxious. I booked a back up deal on priceline that required nothing down just in case, but it's way more money for a hotel that is way less in the lottery AND not even downtown lol. My submission time was 9:04 am, so not great...but not totally a lost cause.Don't stress out, even if you dont get anything on wave 2, there will be many options on the waitlist sale and if you have nerves of steel, you can watch out for cancelations and try to grab a room that way, they tend to go really fast but if you are lucky and dedicated you can get a great hotel, last year I got the MMM 3 weeks before the con :)
Don't stress out, even if you dont get anything on wave 2, there will be many options on the waitlist sale and if you have nerves of steel, you can watch out for cancelations and try to grab a room that way, they tend to go really fast but if you are lucky and dedicated you can get a great hotel, last year I got the MMM 3 weeks before the con :)Nice stuff! I keep hearing people get awesome hotels closer to the con. May I ask what days you were able to get at MMM?
Nice stuff! I keep hearing people get awesome hotels closer to the con. May I ask what days you were able to get at MMM?I got HBF Wed-sun last year prob about 3 weeks after hotel General sale. If you look at last year's hotel thread you'll see people posted here whenever hotels popped up on the site.
I got HBF Wed-sun last year prob about 3 weeks after hotel General sale. If you look at last year's hotel thread you'll see people posted here whenever hotels popped up on the site.Onpeak dropped lots of downtown hotels in the weeks leading up to the con. WOULD NOT recommend relying on this though. You have to watch the website like a hawk or just be lucky to be there when it posts. They go quickly. When the second wave is over pick up back up hotel, then monitor the site. Deposits are refundable, then partially refundable then not refundable as you get closer and closer to the Con. A better hotel is likely to pop after the refundable deposit deadline has passed. You’ll have to decide if it’s worth eating a deposit somewhere else to move closer.
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Agree that waiting is not for the faint of heart! ::)
Nice stuff! I keep hearing people get awesome hotels closer to the con. May I ask what days you were able to get at MMM?
The farther downtown hotels like doubletree and Hotel Republic will regularly pop up. Be very vigilant.Interesting, I didn’t know they would block you for something like that. Thanks for the heads up
However, don’t use any browser extensions to check for you or at least ones that reload every minute or else they will block you. You will have to be constantly looking yourself.
I have a friend who got blocked last year and was only MANUALLY checking regularly - not even using any extension or other monitoring tech... :(I heard I about that. I used a refresh add on for 3 weeks 12+ hours a day and didn't get banned. Whatever system they are using is not good.
I have a friend who got blocked last year and was only MANUALLY checking regularly - not even using any extension or other monitoring tech... :(
How is the blocking done? I assume it’s by IP address? Is it permanent or temporary?
I have a friend who got blocked last year and was only MANUALLY checking regularly - not even using any extension or other monitoring tech... :(That sucks. I guess I’m not surprised since everything OnPeak does doesn’t make any sense.
However, don’t use any browser extensions to check for you or at least ones that reload every minute or else they will block you. You will have to be constantly looking yourself.wow, thx for the heads up......
I got blocked on the laptop at work but when I undocked, I could access the page and I could access the page on any other device at work.check to see if there's different public ip's on your docked vs wifi--- ?
Don't stress out, even if you dont get anything on wave 2, there will be many options on the waitlist sale and if you have nerves of steel, you can watch out for cancelations and try to grab a room that way, they tend to go really fast but if you are lucky and dedicated you can get a great hotel, last year I got the MMM 3 weeks before the con :)
Got embassy suites San Diego Thursday to sun plus intercontinental San Diego
Just 24 more hours until round two!
I wonder if even now our fates are being decided by OnPeak.
I'll bet that our fates were decided within 30 minutes of the lottery opening. but they wait this long just to mess with our heads.
I'm not sure if it all gets decided that early. Doesn't anything that's not claimed from wave 1 end up in Wave 2? Not that a whole lot of people are rejecting things they got in the wave one since it means they probably got something pretty darn good hahaThis. After the deposit deadline they update room inventory for wave 2. No way for them to know what they have til then. Today is the first work day since the deposit deadline so likely its done today.
Got an email just now from CCI to verify my badge shipping address.
ARGH. For a brief second, I thought it was a hotel email.
Make me feel good to know that CCI hasn't messed up my badge! ;)
When I log I it says “alterations to this reservation are not allowed” anyone else got that?
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You guys ready for round 2?!?!?
I am!! Let's get this started!
Got embassy suites San Diego Thursday to sun plus intercontinental San Diego
I just checked and I can't change dates, either.
I did notice that the little chat bubble to the right of my name allows me to enter my Frequent Guest Number, so I went ahead and did that and requested early check in.
Are you talking about the main OnPeak page? I don't see a chat bubble next to my name on the main page. I just see a pull-down menu when I click my name. Where are you seeing the chat bubble? I'd like to click it, too.
This is weird. So, I got a room from an FoCC member. In Microsoft Edge, I see boxes in OnPeak labeled "Event Information," "Hotel Folio," and "Payment Information." In Chrome, the "Payment Information" box is replaced by "Group Manager," which has the name and email address of the person who gave me the hotel.
Just 24 more hours until round two!
I wonder if even now our fates are being decided by OnPeak.
This is weird. So, I got a room from an FoCC member. In Microsoft Edge, I see boxes in OnPeak labeled "Event Information," "Hotel Folio," and "Payment Information." In Chrome, the "Payment Information" box is replaced by "Group Manager," which has the name and email address of the person who gave me the hotel.
I thought the original member's information will stay on the reservation since they are the ones that were originally assigned that hotel. They gave us the password so we can change it, but it would still have their information on the account. Hence if you were to transfer it to another member, you would have to go back to the original member it was assigned since it will still have their information.
I just thought it was weird to see that the two browsers displayed different boxes with different information.It is edge after all... Im surprised half the page isn't MSN.com
BTW, I never received a password from the other member. They sent a link, which I clicked; then I made my own password. I never had to use theirs and change it. I'm not sure how the link was created on their end. I looks like they did something that caused OnPeak to send me the link directly rather them forwarding me a link.
That's a really good question. I see all of the rooms on my reservation since I gave out the other rooms on the reservation. Not sure what all the others see in their emails. When you log in to On Peak is there a photo of the hotel with Edit/Review below it? That's how I get to the individual rooms, and the chat bubble near my name.
Super weird! Who would have thought different browsers would have different info?!?
When I log in to OnPeak, I see what [member=6540]Lavendar[/member] posted. It's a hotel with the message about alterations not allowed. When I click on the hotel, nothing happens. That not allowed message wasn't always there. There was initially an edit button of some sort, because I had clicked it before just to see what it said and I could edit the room days and such.
What time should the emails start going out? Anyone hear anything yet?
If it's like last year, the emails will start going out around 12:52PM PT....
1pm PST sounds pretty late in the day for us EST folk. I am hoping for earlier to cue our elation or....put us out of our misery.:-X
1pm PST sounds pretty late in the day for us EST folk. I am hoping for earlier to cue our elation or....put us out of our misery.:-X
I am hoping for earlier too- but my email in second wave came out at 1:48 PT last year :(
I think last year was a glitch in getting emails out. What was it in 2017.I was in first wave in 2017 so not sure what time second wave came out- but I am going to hope there was a glitch last year and we are not waiting around for hours to learn our fate......
What time should the emails start going out? Anyone hear anything yet?2017 I got my second wave at 10:35am pacific
2017 I got my second wave at 10:35am pacific
[member=6540]Lavendar[/member] - Ok...that number sounds better! wishin' and hopin'Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' for that hotel room
This is no reason for it to be later than the first round.
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Actually, they have to clear out the unused hotels. I could see that process talking an hour or two. then redistribute.
That should have run over the weekend and with human verification yesterday. No reason not to start at 9 am Pacific time.
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But wouldn't that process happen yesterday? (I mean, if OnPeak cared about competence, or quality, or customer service.)
That can start when they want. No reason they need to start at 9.Exactly so why not earlier instead of later?
But wouldn't that process happen yesterday? (I mean, if OnPeak cared about competence, or quality, or customer service.)
Exactly so why not earlier instead of later?
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Actually, I don’t think we have a clue why the second round is later.
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I'm going to go with, because OnPeak doesn't give a crap about us, or about doing their jobs well.
Or maybe they just enjoy the suspense lol
Or maybe they just enjoy the suspense lollol
I would like to believe that they have to defeat an evil wizard before the goodness of the hotel reservations can be released!
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A. I'm going to go with, because OnPeak doesn't give a crap about us, or about doing their jobs well.I think you meant sadistic.
B. Or maybe they just enjoy the suspense lol
C. maybe their are masochistic
The answer is D. All of the above! :D
Good luck, everyone! May the Force be with us all!
Could you imagine if the owner/president of onpeak ever reading this forum lol. Would probably bring them to tears.
Could you imagine if the owner/president of onpeak ever reading this forum lol. Would probably bring them to tears.
I don't think they're a complete disaster (I'm sure things could be much worse for something of this magnitude) and the couple of times I've had to call them, their customer service reps have been very nice and professional.
I occasionally feel bad about all the OnPeak bashing I do. And then I remember that they have access to communicate via Twitter, and Facebook, and press releases, and the ability to actually train their customer service reps and provide them with detailed and accurate information! They have shown zero inclination to do any of these things!
So... I have nothing but ill-wishes for OnPeak.
Because it's not a true SDCC experience if it doesn't cause sky-high stress/anxiety.
I'd have a lot more compassion towards OnPeak if they were just a small company trying their best with the massive task of SDCC...
...but the truth of the matter is this a huge contract they have with CCI and they are the leading company (only company? seems like they have very little competition) that handles gigs like these, and this isn't their first rodeo. Transparency with consumers and having CSR's on the same page seems like a basic requirement that should be met on this scale.
SECOND WAVE E-MAIL CONFIRMATION
MGH, in under a minute.
I think you meant sadistic.maybe that too
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See I don't understand. How can you get in so fast and get none of your picks? There were so many spots that didn't even get named in the first waved
I wonder if the room types may have anything to do with the way these are assigned?Could be. I'd be interested to see what the top 6 were of those who were in the form quickly but did not get a hotel in their top 6.
Could be. I'd be interested to see what the top 6 were of those who were in the form quickly but did not get a hotel in their top 6.
I was in the form at around a minute thirty and got the Intercontinental(Not in Top 6) on the first wave where I had MGH top choice. It makes me mad that seeing people get MGH on the second wave with times after that...Ugh
I wonder if the room types may have anything to do with the way these are assigned?
I was in the form at around a minute thirty and got the Intercontinental(Not in Top 6) on the first wave where I had MGH top choice. It makes me mad that seeing people get MGH on the second wave with times after that...Ugh
Anyone else still waiting on an email? I got nothing!
Anyone else still waiting on an email? I got nothing!
Could be. I'd be interested to see what the top 6 were of those who were in the form quickly but did not get a hotel in their top 6.
Anyone else still waiting on an email? I got nothing!
Lady friend got in 2 mins or so, just got our #6 hotel. It's going on the Exchange/Giveaways shortly since I already got our top choice, so no need for this. I hope someone will be interested!nice of you to list it!
Anyone else still waiting on an email? I got nothing!
I got in at 9:00:30 and they gave me Doubletree Mission Valley. I don't get it. I really don't...WTH??
Looks like I'll have to wait for the secondary sale and hope for the best.
I got in at 9:00:30 and they gave me Doubletree Mission Valley. I don't get it. I really don't...
Looks like I'll have to wait for the secondary sale and hope for the best.
Got picked!
West gate hotel in around 2 minutes
Not my top six , any downtown selected
My 2 forms got in around the 49 second mark. Requested Quad Occupancy in the following hotels (7/17 - 7/22):
1) Hard Rock Suite
2) Hard Rock Studio
3) Omni
4) Hilton Bayfront
5) San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina
6) Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Today, my submission netted the following:
Today my group received the following:
* (7/16 - 7/22) Westin Gaslamp Quarter (2 Double Beds - Quad Occupancy)
* (7/17 - 7/22) Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront (Suite 1 King Bed + Sofa Sleeper - Quad Occupancy)
Thankfully we are all locked at the MMM due to the kindness of this forum. Seems like my quad occupancy "demands" did us in this year. 49 seconds should be good.
Dear CCI,Yes! God yes. They can easily do it for badges, they can easily do it for this. I don't understand what makes hotels so difficult for them to do live. Have the waiting room, restrictions to a few rooms and everything, even just have it for badge holders for a first round too.
Please give us live booking next year.
Sincerely,
Everyone
Same time and same hotel result for me. Pretty lame since I had high hopes we’d get one of our downtown choices after getting in so early.
Yes! God yes. They can easily do it for badges, they can easily do it for this. I don't understand what makes hotels so difficult for them to do live. Have the waiting room, restrictions to a few rooms and everything, even just have it for badge holders for a first round too.It could be exactly like badges - everyone requires a memberID and you get a unique waiting room link, and you book what you need with whatever is available or you immediately sign up for the wait list if you don't like what you see.
I LOVED that hotel...stayed there last year and would love to stay there again. :)
It could be exactly like badges - everyone requires a memberID and you get a unique waiting room link, and you book what you need with whatever is available or you immediately sign up for the wait list if you don't like what you see.And when everything seems all good and done with the badge holders/people with confirmed tickets (since I know there are people who can only activate their codes and badges when they get to the con), they can release the rest to the public ~
So when does OnPeak open up their site for reservations of whatever leftover hotel rooms are available? What will be the link to it?
Ugh, got in around 09:01:30, received a hotel in mission valley.
Was hoping for a second dt hotel because our group is large enough for 2 rooms
I'm shut out again. :( May not be able to go now.
WTH??
what were your requested hotels?
If we have hotels to give away but the reservation was originally for 2 rooms, can we give it to someone who only wants one room? Not sure if you can decline the 2nd room if its in the original request.
Boom! MGH, double room!! Delighted with that; very nice to relieve the stress, and as a Man United fan I intend to wear one of their jerseys when I check-in ;D
I was in at 1:09, and had MGH down as (I think) sixth choice, behind: Bayfront, 2 Embassy options, MMM and Omni - I think that was the final order, I changed it just before submitting as I had a better time than last year so took a chance. I also marked the “disregard” option - maybe that could be a factor, who knows with this process.
Is it the “World of Hyatt” loyalty programme I should join for this booking?
I assume 1:09 is 9:09am PST? If so, how the heck?! I mean, congrats to you, but that just seems so bizarre!
Boom! MGH, double room!! Delighted with that; very nice to relieve the stress, and as a Man United fan I intend to wear one of their jerseys when I check-in ;DYeah, they have a Hyatt rewards program. I don't know if it gives you anything special but it's worth getting some points :) I still have my points from last year.
I was in at 1:09, and had MGH down as (I think) sixth choice, behind: Bayfront, 2 Embassy options, MMM and Omni - I think that was the final order, I changed it just before submitting as I had a better time than last year so took a chance. I also marked the “disregard” option - maybe that could be a factor, who knows with this process.
Is it the “World of Hyatt” loyalty programme I should join for this booking?
Nothing about this OnPeak makes any sense. 9:00, 9:07, etc. Time is apparently just a construct to them.
I'm shut out again. :( May not be able to go now.
Yeah, they have a Hyatt rewards program. I don't know if it gives you anything special but it's worth getting some points :) I still have my points from last year.
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/member-benefits.html
Has anyone seen a Moxy assignment? It's a new downtown hotel but was on the list. I put it down as one of my top 6 but I haven't seen anybody say they got it or were assigned it.
Looks like emails are somewhat slowing down. Anyone know what time they stopped sending emails last year in the second round?
There will always be rooms, just maybe not next to the convention center. Hold out for the open sale.
Has anyone seen a Moxy assignment? It's a new downtown hotel but was on the list. I put it down as one of my top 6 but I haven't seen anybody say they got it or were assigned it.
When is the open sale generally held? Is there many cases where badge holders do not get a room at all and cannot attend?There will always be rooms available, they just may not be downtown.
When is the open sale generally held? Is there many cases where badge holders do not get a room at all and cannot attend?
Nothing about this OnPeak makes any sense. 9:00, 9:07, etc. Time is apparently just a construct to them.
feeling sympathy for folks who are
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According to onpeak, all wave 2 emails have gone out. And now I sigh heavily with disappointment because I just don't get their system. (My friend got in at 9:03, how did he not get an email?)
I got in around 9:02am and received nothing. Their "system" doesn't seem like a system...That makes even less sense!
When is the open sale generally held? Is there many cases where badge holders do not get a room at all and cannot attend?
Went through hotel lottery, got in around 1min 47s, and I got a Hilton in Mission Valley. My question; is the deposit you pay subtracted from the total, or do they ask for a huge deposit on top of the total for the stay? It's a matter of $1200 or $1700, depending on how they do it.
Went through hotel lottery, got in around 1min 47s, and I got a Hilton in Mission Valley. My question; is the deposit you pay subtracted from the total, or do they ask for a huge deposit on top of the total for the stay? It's a matter of $1200 or $1700, depending on how they do it.You're basically paying for 2 days of your stay with the deposit, so when you go and check in you're paying for the rest of it.
The open sale happens May 6. Badge holders who hold out for rooms next to the con might get lucky or completely shut out. Those who are willing to be farther away along the shuttle route or across the way on the island have a good chance of getting rooms. Just keep an eye out. The hotels drop in and out of that list and you have to be fast if you want the downtown hotels. The other hotels tend to linger on the list longer.
If we ask for multiple rooms, does that limit our chances of getting anything? Let's say I ask for 5 rooms. Would OnPeak give out two rooms if that's all that's available? Or, would they give out nothing because there isn't a block of 5 rooms to dole out?
If we ask for multiple rooms, does that limit our chances of getting anything? Let's say I ask for 5 rooms. Would OnPeak give out two rooms if that's all that's available? Or, would they give out nothing because there isn't a block of 5 rooms to dole out?my understanding is if there wasn't 5 rooms at that hotel they would not give you that hotel but go to your next choice
Just curious, how many of you have been waitlisted in the past and actually got a hotel through the waitlist (and not through getting a hotel from a friend or finding one yourself through their website)?I did two years ago IIRC. Picked up The Sophia.
anyone what sheraton san diego hotel and marina 07/17 to 21, 2 beds , i have 2 rooms to give up but I dont know how you can contact me
Just curious, how many of you have been waitlisted in the past and actually got a hotel through the waitlist (and not through getting a hotel from a friend or finding one yourself through their website)?My second year of SDCC, I tried the hotelpocalypse for the first time and got waitlisted. I kept refreshing the hotel page every chance I got and was able to get the DoubleTree Downtown for all 4 nights. Almost killed myself running to get my wallet. Like others have said, people still have a chance to get a hotel downtown but you have to be vigilant.
I got in at 9:05 this year. Since I'll be taking my 11-year-old nephew, my strategy was to skip the obvious Gaslamp and Convention Center hotels and go for the ones on the trolley line near the train depot. But I got nothing. And my lack of contribution aced me out of the exchange this year, so I'll be sitting by my computer when the cancellations start posting. Blah.if you are looking along the trolley line, the wait list might work out for you.
My second year of SDCC, I tried the hotelpocalypse for the first time and got waitlisted. I kept refreshing the hotel page every chance I got and was able to get the DoubleTree Downtown for all 4 nights. Almost killed myself running to get my wallet. Like others have said, people still have a chance to get a hotel downtown but you have to be vigilant.can't like or emphasize this post enough
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Maybe the 50th anniversary has even more people wanting to come--even for the outside stuff this year.
Maybe the 50th anniversary has even more people wanting to come--even for the outside stuff this year.
Okay, so I have a hotel under my name and credit card number. If I find another hotel that's even better, can I use my name and credit card number? I would give my other one away, but I do not want to do that and not have a hotel. Would OnPeak kick me off and give me nothing for temporarily having two hotels under my name and credit card number?
I think talent may be taking a lot of rooms. I did not see many Hard Rock rooms given out, so I am going to assume Marvel is going to fill them up - they typically stay there.
They will not kick you off. I had like 6 different reservations under same name and card last year as i upgrade from hotel to hotel til i got the one i wanted.In the past I was had a room in my name and was transferring my friends room before I transferred my room to someone else and was told my name appeared in 2 spots and I had to change 1 in 48 hours.
The results in my group are making no sense at all. I got in at 9:01, and while I did get an email, I was placed in a point loma hotel despite saying I didn't need a hotel if it wasn't downtown.
My nephew got in at 9:03, 9:04 ish and he was placed in a downtown hotel, but NOT top 5.
My friend/roommate got in at the same time I did, if not before, and he did not get an email AT ALL.
My coworker got in about a minute after I did and she also has not received an email.
There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to the results, which makes me wonder if they processed requests AT RANDOM.
In the past I was had a room in my name and was transferring my friends room before I transferred my room to someone else and was told my name appeared in 2 spots and I had to change 1 in 48 hours.
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Finally got an email saying I'm on the waitlist now.
I've never been involved with a room transfer, receiving or gifting. that is interesting. The last 2 years i would book a room, then if something better came along, book that and immediately cancel the prior room. Maybe it was because i cancelled the prior reservation so quickly after booking the new one?I was on the phone with them when I was transferring, maybe they saw it firsthand and made the comment to me about double booking. Same address and credit card maybe, not sure.
Per the email, waitlist goes live on Monday, April 29th No specific time given. Keep an eye on the inbox, then!
Forgot to select the wait list option. Can anyone share the link pls?
Got in at around 9:02 did not get any of my top six I got Sheraton Marina near the airport. I booked it and made my deposit. I heard people can change hotel if they find a down town one later. How do i do that do I reserve the hotel as soon as i see it and then call onpeak of do I call onpeak when i see an availability and ask them to make the change. Also if it is after the refund date do i lose my deposit.Not positive, but believe you book, then contact OnPeak
Thanks Nimitz
Not positive, but believe you book, then contact OnPeak
If you wait for OnPeak, whatever you find would be gone
Got in at around 9:02 did not get any of my top six I got Sheraton Marina near the airport. I booked it and made my deposit. I heard people can change hotel if they find a down town one later. How do i do that do I reserve the hotel as soon as i see it and then call onpeak of do I call onpeak when i see an availability and ask them to make the change. Also if it is after the refund date do i lose my deposit.Reserve room as soon as you see it. You can cancel other reservation online without calling Onpeak. If refund deadline has passed they WILL NOT transfer your deposit to your new reservation, you just lose it(called mult CSR’s about this last year)
Thanks Nimitz
I got in under a minute and got a Mission Valley hotel... Without having listed any non-downtown hotels. I chose the "book closest to cc" option. Thought I had a decent shot
I didn't get a waitlist email, I am assuming since I got a hotel assignment (way out, not on the shuttle route, and only requested downtown!) My daughter did get the email. Can I use her link on Monday, or is it specific to one person?You should be able to use it.
BTW, I see Four Points up for 369 a night. Wed-Sun. What was it last year?
First year trying to do waitlist! Does anyone know if the Mission Valley hotels typically sell out quickly? Downtown looks to be pretty impossible this year, but I stayed at the Hilton MV a few years back and loved it (got it off Early Bird). Thanks!
Has anyone seen a Moxy assignment? It's a new downtown hotel but was on the list. I put it down as one of my top 6 but I haven't seen anybody say they got it or were assigned it.
They will not kick you off. I had like 6 different reservations under same name and card last year as i upgrade from hotel to hotel til i got the one i wanted.
First year trying to do waitlist! Does anyone know if the Mission Valley hotels typically sell out quickly? Downtown looks to be pretty impossible this year, but I stayed at the Hilton MV a few years back and loved it (got it off Early Bird). Thanks!
My buddy and I both got in a 9:04. I got Hampton Inn mission valley and he got Crowne Plaza mission valley. Any thoughts on which one we should keep? The loser will probably be up for grabs lol.
Never stayed at either, but reviews across the board seem to be significantly better for Hampton Inn.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60750-d4741034-Reviews-Hampton_Inn_San_Diego_Mission_Valley-San_Diego_California.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60750-d80131-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_Hotel_San_Diego_Mission_Valley-San_Diego_California.html
Same. Got in under a minute and was given Mission Valley.
I'm feeling distraught. Under ordinary circumstances, it wouldn't be a big deal, but my wife is due to have an operation in June and probably won't be able to endure a great deal of walking or a bumpy bus ride. In addition, I have elaborate cosplays with armor that I can't sit down in; I was planning on debuting them at SDCC, but now, that's probably out.
I was hoping that this ordeal would be over so I could finally book my airfare today, but if we have to wait until May to find out if we can get a downtown hotel, the prices are going to dramatically rise. Ugh...
wow im just striking out everywhere this year. I didnt get any hotels not even a waitlist email so im a bit worried. my roomates also havent gotten any emails or waitlist emails. I dont remember the time i got in but it cant have been any later than 9:10. From the twitter posts some people who got in at 9:01 havent gotten a room and others who got in later have. this is a really weird system.
First year trying to do waitlist! Does anyone know if the Mission Valley hotels typically sell out quickly? Downtown looks to be pretty impossible this year, but I stayed at the Hilton MV a few years back and loved it (got it off Early Bird). Thanks!
got a question for a friend who is not on the forum, if he got a mission valley hotel can he decline it and still be on the early wait list or does he have to wait until everything open to the general public.
If you got a hotel in the lottery, I'm 99%* certain you won't get waitlisted. That was your shot and you shot it already. However, after the waitlist people have a whack at it, it'll open up to everyone else.
*that 1% is just because OnPeak isn't consistent and doesn't always make logical sense.
If you got a hotel in the lottery, I'm 99%* certain you won't get waitlisted. That was your shot and you shot it already. However, after the waitlist people have a whack at it, it'll open up to everyone else.
*that 1% is just because OnPeak isn't consistent and doesn't always make logical sense.
This is correct, once you are assigned a hotel room that is all you get and have to wait until it opens for the public.
In some ways, it's better to be put on the waitlist than to get a completely undesirable hotel.
Darn right OnPeak doesn't make sense. We have 2 people in our party. I requested one bed for two people. They have assigned us a room with 4 or 5 beds according to the info (I'm guessing a family suite with bunk beds) for almost twice the published cost! It doesn't even make sense for us to accept it.
Darn right OnPeak doesn't make sense. We have 2 people in our party. I requested one bed for two people. They have assigned us a room with 4 or 5 beds according to the info (I'm guessing a family suite with bunk beds) for almost twice the published cost! It doesn't even make sense for us to accept it.
Because I am part of their rewards program, and have stayed at the Hard Rock the past three years, I am on their mailing lists, and get offers often. But SDCC dates are ALWAYS blocked out. But I got one today, and I feel they are just teasing me!So your offer includes SDCC dates? And if they do what are the rates if you don’t mind.
So your offer includes SDCC dates? And if they do what are the rates if you don’t mind.
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What hotel has that much space?I got the penthouse suite at MGH one year. It's essentially 3 rooms. You have the middle room that's like a living and dining room but has 2 couches with pullout beds, then an attached masterbedroom with 1 king, and another attached bedroom with 2 queens. The bedrooms were the size of normal rooms and the center room was double wide. So I guess you could say it was like 4 standard rooms. Had a kitchen with sink and full size refrigerator, and a separate wet bar.
...asking because out of our group of 20-ish, only 2 people got hotel rooms and they're so far away they're considering dropping. We're in crisis mode with a lot of our group on the brink of dropping out entirely and not going to SDCC this year, but it'd be nice to have an idea of a hotel that could accommodate a large swath of us if need be.
I got the penthouse suite at MGH one year. It's essentially 3 rooms. You have the middle room that's like a living and dining room but has 2 couches with pullout beds, then an attached masterbedroom with 1 king, and another attached bedroom with 2 queens. The bedrooms were the size of normal rooms and the center room was double wide. So I guess you could say it was like 4 standard rooms. Had a kitchen with sink and full size refrigerator, and a separate wet bar.
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I had put in four separate requests for four of five badge holders in my group (by the time #5 popped it, it seemed pointless). Out of four, we got zero on Week 1 and one today.
So I had put pretty similar requests on all four - six within walking distance of the convention center and the Marriott Coronado as a single non-down town selection.
The one that we did get a response for today was the one that opened up pretty much right at 9:00 am, though I didn't complete the form super fast (took me maybe over one minute). It was for one room (I thought maybe if I put more than one room it would reduce the chances, but who knows?). The second submission was maybe 30 seconds later.
The good thing is that the one room we got was our first choice - Manchester Hyatt. But we still need another downtown room (have one far away reserved with points as a back-up, worst case scenario type of thing).
Jason
If you put in that many requests, one or more of your submissions were probably dropped for duplicates. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised most of the people who had really good times but got non-popular hotels or got waitlisted were probably dinged for duplicates. Sometimes it's probably not even their fault; they may just have common names. I submitted one form for the first time this year in fear of being dropped by a duplicate second submission and I even purposely misspelled my name in case some random attendee shared my name.
That sounds magical! Wondering how much that set you back! Seems more than worth it!Regular con rate. We had a reservation for normal 2 queen room. Had 4 people. At check in Thursday morning they were out of 2 bed rooms. The counter person "upgraded" us for free. About 5 hours after settling into the room we were called and kicked out because the room was reserved for someone else. We ended up with a corner room with a king bed and 2 roll aways. Was really cramped in the smaller room with 2 roll aways. I to this day refuse to stay at the MGH lol.
Thank you for the info. So what is the rules about this exactly? Two people can't have the same last name? Of my four submissions, we had three different last names and three different addresses (one married couple at the same house though).
Regular con rate. We had a reservation for normal 2 queen room. Had 4 people. At check in Thursday morning they were out of 2 bed rooms. The counter person "upgraded" us for free. About 5 hours after settling into the room we were called and kicked out because the room was reserved for someone else. We ended up with a corner room with a king bed and 2 roll aways. Was really cramped in the smaller room with 2 roll aways. I to this day refuse to stay at the MGH lol.You got lucky you had 2 rollaways, I've been told fire code in Sa Diego only allows 1 rollaway per room from multiple locations.
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Two different submissions and zero rooms. I got a waitlist email though. I was able to get a downtown room off the cancellations last year so really hoping to get lucky again. I’m bummed I’m not going Saturday. Have every other day. Had a chance to get it on open reg but sacrificed so my wife and cousin could finally get in. They have all four days at least so I’m happy for them and now we have 3 for pre reg next year
Two different submissions and zero rooms. I got a waitlist email though. I was able to get a downtown room off the cancellations last year so really hoping to get lucky again. I’m bummed I’m not going Saturday. Have every other day. Had a chance to get it on open reg but sacrificed so my wife and cousin could finally get in. They have all four days at least so I’m happy for them and now we have 3 for pre reg next yearThat was awesome of you though :D You might not be going to any panels, but hey there is plenty of stuff to do outside the con and at some of the hotels (like the gaming lounges and stuff). So all is not lost ~
For anybody who got the waitlist, I got Hampton Inn Mission Valley and Crowne Plaza Mission Valley so I'm going to be giving up my Crowne Plaza reservation if anyone is interested. It will make a decent safety Hotelyou can post in the offers thread or go through the asking thread.
this is basically what I did this year too
patience is the key to all this
did the same thing last year.... and didn't call to have the original person's name removed; but since it was my cc and name and email it didn't make a difference.
I've had several people say they would just forward the original email they got from OnPeak to give me the hotel. Is that a good way to do it?Yes, that is the easiest way to transfer a room.
Is it me or does it seem like across the board more people were completely shut out of downtown than in previous years? Especially considering the fact that we supposedly had a few new hotels added to the block. Could be wrong........
Wonder with it being the 50th if more studios/networks/companies are coming and grabbed more of the downtown area than normal.
Yes, that is the easiest way to transfer a room.
If the reservation hasn't been activated yet, you should have them activate it, and send you both the original email, and the activation code, so you can create an account for the reservation.
Once you create your account, you will need to provide payment information for the deposit, and add yourself as an occupant.
Then you should change the email address from the original owner to yourself so all future emails will come to you directly.
Hope this helps.
It could be exactly like badges - everyone requires a memberID and you get a unique waiting room link, and you book what you need with whatever is available or you immediately sign up for the wait list if you don't like what you see.
This is correct, once you are assigned a hotel room that is all you get and have to wait until it opens for the public.
I called OnPeak this morning to ask why my assigned room was $125 more than the published rate in the packet for the Doubletree. The rep told me that the room had 4-5 beds (for my party of 2). Obviously I don't need a room with that many beds.
Interestingly enough, he said that if I choose to decline the room, that since I had marked to be on the waitlist, I would get an email on Monday for the early waitlist. Now, take that with a grain of salt, but I also found a similar statement on the SDCC Blog. https://sdccblog.com/2019/04/sdcc-2019-hotel-waitlist-set-to-begin-april-29/ (https://sdccblog.com/2019/04/sdcc-2019-hotel-waitlist-set-to-begin-april-29/)
We'll see on Monday I guess!
I called OnPeak this morning to ask why my assigned room was $125 more than the published rate in the packet for the Doubletree. The rep told me that the room had 4-5 beds (for my party of 2). Obviously I don't need a room with that many beds.
Interestingly enough, he said that if I choose to decline the room, that since I had marked to be on the waitlist, I would get an email on Monday for the early waitlist. Now, take that with a grain of salt, but I also found a similar statement on the SDCC Blog. https://sdccblog.com/2019/04/sdcc-2019-hotel-waitlist-set-to-begin-april-29/ (https://sdccblog.com/2019/04/sdcc-2019-hotel-waitlist-set-to-begin-april-29/)
We'll see on Monday I guess!
Is it me or does it seem like across the board more people were completely shut out of downtown than in previous years? Especially considering the fact that we supposedly had a few new hotels added to the block. Could be wrong........
Wonder with it being the 50th if more studios/networks/companies are coming and grabbed more of the downtown area than normal.
I have a question.... is the link for the wait list unique or is it just a common link that they send out to all?
If it is unique, I have one that I don't need and wouldn't mind sharing it.
Will the waitlist link be provided in advance of the sale or will they just email everyone the link and then its an immediate FFA? My bro-in-law is out of the country and it will be hard for him to either try the waitlist sale or forward the email to me.
Hotel prices wont rise. I say still book airfare though
I was only referring to airfare prices rising. If we get lucky enough to score a downtown hotel, we'll probably stay an additional night, so we'll have to wait until we have something concrete.
Airfare prices are extremely unpredictable these days. I went to FanX in Utah last week, and the SWA returning flight price steadily stayed at $120 for the longest time, then jumped to $299 and didn't budge. Ended up booking a cheaper Delta flight instead.
Southwest has also had some funky things going on recently with availability and pricing because of pulling the Max 8s from service.I haven't bought my flights yet (I know, I'm late). I was hoping to drive down Highway 1 this year from San Francisco to San Diego but the availability and pricing from Maryland to San Francisco on Southwest have been bad. I may have to skip it this year and go straight to San Diego but pricing is still bad on Southwest. Not sure what to do.
Southwest has also had some funky things going on recently with availability and pricing because of pulling the Max 8s from service.
Southwest has also had some funky things going on recently with availability and pricing because of pulling the Max 8s from service.
When it jumped to $299 how close was it to your flight? SWA's best prices REQUIRE 2 weeks advanced purchase. Once it hits 13 days, it'll jump to the full price, which sounds like what happened to you. That's the only thing I dislike about SWA. Other airlines, you can book a good rate with less than 2 weeks notice. I've only ever paid the full price due to emergencies. Every other time, I knew to always book more than 2 weeks in advance,
First year trying to do waitlist! Does anyone know if the Mission Valley hotels typically sell out quickly? Downtown looks to be pretty impossible this year, but I stayed at the Hilton MV a few years back and loved it (got it off Early Bird). Thanks!The hotels in Mission Valley do not sell out but Friday and Saturday nights at most of those hotels do so it is advisable to make a reservation sooner rather than later.
Hello,
I went back a few pages in this thread and didn't see an answer to this question. If someone has a reservation they no longer need and I somehow find a way to snag it before someone else is it possible to reduce the number of days to stay from say Tues-Sun to Wed-Sun or is it 100% locked in and you cannot make changes?
Hello,depends on the hotel.... I was able to change the days for the hotel I got from another... but I added days; didn't take any away
I went back a few pages in this thread and didn't see an answer to this question. If someone has a reservation they no longer need and I somehow find a way to snag it before someone else is it possible to reduce the number of days to stay from say Tues-Sun to Wed-Sun or is it 100% locked in and you cannot make changes?
See, that's the weird thing. The flight was a little more than two months out. A friend who also attended FanX ran into the same thing, and we were flying out of different airports. We both ended up choosing Delta for MUCH cheaper flights even though they charge $30 for baggage fees.I assume that it's what others have said - Southwest has been hit hard by taking a bunch of the Boeing planes out of the mix, and has had to reschedule and flat out cancel flights.
depends on the hotel.... I was able to change the days for the hotel I got from another... but I added days; didn't take any away
I have a question.... is the link for the wait list unique or is it just a common link that they send out to all?
If it is unique, I have one that I don't need and wouldn't mind sharing it.
That was awesome of you though :D You might not be going to any panels, but hey there is plenty of stuff to do outside the con and at some of the hotels (like the gaming lounges and stuff). So all is not lost ~
And may the waitlist be ever in our favor.
They sent out the wait list link already? I got the email but no link.
monday is gonna be a loooooooooooong day
If you did not receive a waitlist email and declined their offer, what happens next?See you in 2020! Lol! I’m sure you can access the leftover sale via someone else’s link. I’ve seen several request for that and haven’t seen anyone shoot it down yet.
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Yes, that is the easiest way to transfer a room.
If the reservation hasn't been activated yet, you should have them activate it, and send you both the original email, and the activation code, so you can create an account for the reservation.
Once you create your account, you will need to provide payment information for the deposit, and add yourself as an occupant.
Then you should change the email address from the original owner to yourself so all future emails will come to you directly.
Hope this helps.
We are a little stuck. Here's what we did so far:
Step 1: Click the "add credit card" button on the forwarded email.
Step 2: Put in the email address of the person who is giving the room in the page that shows up because putting in our own email doesn't work.
Step 3: Got the activation code from the person giving the room.
Step 4: Got in and changed the email and password.
Step 5: When putting credit card info in, the contact details of the person who gave the room is on top. There is a message: "Payment must be attached to this individual by 04/10/2016 or the reservation will be cancelled."
Step 5 is where we are stuck. Does the message regarding "this individual" apply to the person who gave the room? We are sort of afraid to enter a credit card if only the person giving the room can use it. If we put one of us in the box for Person 1, does that become the primary name on the room? What did everyone else do? Any help would be appreciated.
[member=1240]Angie[/member] I noticed you posted on a thread regarding getting a room with a message like this last year. Did you have any problems?
They sent out the wait list link already? I got the email but no link.no they haven't sent the link.... was asking if when they send it, would it be unique for each person.
[member=8132]puppy[/member] just overwrite the original information with your own payment information and you should be good to go.
We are a little stuck. Here's what we did so far:
Step 1: Click the "add credit card" button on the forwarded email.
Step 2: Put in the email address of the person who is giving the room in the page that shows up because putting in our own email doesn't work.
Step 3: Got the activation code from the person giving the room.
Step 4: Got in and changed the email and password.
Step 5: When putting credit card info in, the contact details of the person who gave the room is on top. There is a message: "Payment must be attached to this individual by 04/10/2016 or the reservation will be cancelled."
Step 5 is where we are stuck. Does the message regarding "this individual" apply to the person who gave the room? We are sort of afraid to enter a credit card if only the person giving the room can use it. If we put one of us in the box for Person 1, does that become the primary name on the room? What did everyone else do? Any help would be appreciated.
[member=1240]Angie[/member] I noticed you posted on a thread regarding getting a room with a message like this last year. Did you have any problems?
[member=8132]puppy[/member] just overwrite the original information with your own payment information and you should be good to go.
Remember to also add yourself in as an occupant on the same page.
After you pay, click on the person's name in the upper right corner and change the contact information to yourself, that way your will receive all the emails from then on.
By contact information, do you mean the email address? That part has been changed. Can the name in the upper right be changed or will it stay the same?You can and should change both the email and phone number. You will not be able to remove the original owners name unless you call onPeak and ask nicely.
If the original reservation name is not changed, can we leave it that way or will that cause a problem? Should we call OnPeak to change it?
You can and should change both the email and phone number. You will not be able to remove the original owners name unless you call onPeak and ask nicely.
You will want to change the email address so that any confirmations or updates to the reservation are sent to your email address and not the original owner.
If you do not remove the original name, they will always be tied to the reservation as the owner, but not necessarily considered an occupant. Therefore, You should not get charged extra for their name being on the reservation.
It is really up to you whether or not you want to give onPeak a call.
And, of course, if you do call, please post back any experiences you can share about your interaction with onPeak to help the rest of us out.
The only place you can change occupants on a single room reservation is on the form where you enter your credit card and personal information.
Ack! I guess my friend put in her credit card info but could see any spot to change the occupants. She was able to change triple occupant to double occupant but she didn't see a spot anywhere to change the occupant. Should she call OnPeak or is it better to ask the giver to call? I don't want to trouble the kind person who gave this to us, but I don't want my friend to be too frazzled, either.
Would to hotels care if wether or not how many people stay in the room? I know prices would usually go up a bit when the number of occupants increases, but the sdcc hotel prices are set regardless.
We have some late additions and went from 5 (2 kids) occupants to 7 (3 kids). Anyone ever roomshare with way too many people? How much is too much for a standard room because I'm thinking anything over 5 is alot.
The only place you can change occupants on a single room reservation is on the form where you enter your credit card and personal information.
It is listed under Room Shares at the bottom of the form.
Once you're past that page, you will need to call onPeak to make those changes. Because her credit card was used to pay, they may make the changes without needing the original owner.
Make sure to have the onPeak reservation ID and email address as listed on the email with the subject line, CONFIRMATION. Then give them a call and see what they say.
Hopefully they will just make the changes for you.
Let us know how it goes. Thanks.
Would to hotels care if wether or not how many people stay in the room? I know prices would usually go up a bit when the number of occupants increases, but the sdcc hotel prices are set regardless.
We have some late additions and went from 5 (2 kids) occupants to 7 (3 kids). Anyone ever roomshare with way too many people? How much is too much for a standard room because I'm thinking anything over 5 is alot.
We did it a couple years ago. We had 5 adults and it was super tight. I can't imagine 7, even if 3 are kids. That's one small room and bathroom. Yikes! You are braver than I am.My thoughts exactly. Noooooo thanks. Lol even sharing a room with a 3rd person is a big ask for me.
Last year was the last year I would do 4 to a room! I am over it, I have a decent paying job and deserve my own bed. I think my friends thought I would change my mind, they seemed shocked this year when I stood my ground and said I wasn't doing 4 to a room.
All I could think was I gave you a years notice!
I really want my own bed but it's difficult to get one and also get downtown. But at least it's only one other person in the room with me.
We're a three adult family group so two have to share one of the double beds. Granddaughter always has to share one of the doubles with Mom or Grandma but we rotate so Mom and Grandma get a couple of nights each with a bed to ourselves :D Wish I had the $ to get two rooms!
Would to hotels care if wether or not how many people stay in the room? I know prices would usually go up a bit when the number of occupants increases, but the sdcc hotel prices are set regardless.The hotel may have an issue with you having over capacity amount of people in a room. There are occupancy rates to begin with, and the fact that you will be using more resources in a smaller room may make them upset. While they probably won't catch you, I would not want to mess with it personally. Even 5 people in a single room is pushing it in my opinion (you'll notice they don't even offer 5 people capacity in the dropdown, only quad). Make sure you tip the housing staff each time you get your room turned over too.
We have some late additions and went from 5 (2 kids) occupants to 7 (3 kids). Anyone ever roomshare with way too many people? How much is too much for a standard room because I'm thinking anything over 5 is alot.
I flamed out on the 2 rounds of emails, but wound up getting a room in one of my top choices via a member here.I wouldn't change, and just swap who sleeps where each day. Nothing wrong w/setting up sheets/comforters/pillows on the floor. Comic-Con Slumber Party!
The room is a king bed double occupancy, and if I had my way, I'd get two beds.
My gut says don't try to change anything until the reservation goes to the hotel right before SDCC and try and change then... I'd rather share a bed than lose a room.
What do you all think?
I have a random hotel question. For all of you guys that travel often, is it true that corner rooms are bigger?
I am looking forward to it!
I have a random hotel question. For all of you guys that travel often, is it true that corner rooms are bigger?
Absolutely. Last year the day reservations were transferred to HBF, I jumped on the Hilton Honors app immediately and picked a corner room on a high floor just because of this. Same price, better room. The corner rooms at MGH are much bigger as well. Considered and "upgrade".
Would to hotels care if wether or not how many people stay in the room? I know prices would usually go up a bit when the number of occupants increases, but the sdcc hotel prices are set regardless.
We have some late additions and went from 5 (2 kids) occupants to 7 (3 kids). Anyone ever roomshare with way too many people? How much is too much for a standard room because I'm thinking anything over 5 is alot.
Do you have Hilton status? Because I could never even get a king bed (always requested it in the sale, always got assigned 2 queens) or a view of anything but the Dole trucking facility every year I was at HBF. I tried through the app and at check-in and I was always told it was a $20-50/night upcharge so I never did it.
Do you have Hilton status? Because I could never even get a king bed (always requested it in the sale, always got assigned 2 queens) or a view of anything but the Dole trucking facility every year I was at HBF. I tried through the app and at check-in and I was always told it was a $20-50/night upcharge so I never did it.
[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] I ALMOST paid the upcharge one year when the drive down from LA had been particularly long and hellish. The counter guy tried to sell me on it and I hesitated for just a second bc I think the Dole parking lot view is so depressing, but luckily my husband pulled me aside and whispered "what are you doing? you HATE upcharges and we're never in the room anyway!" And then my sanity returned and I remembered that I was already paying Hilton more per night than I believe the Bayfront is worth, so I turned it down.
The year Star Wars (TFA) was in Hall H, I woke up super early one morning and looked out the window, down at the lawn, and saw that the line for Friday Hall H had started. Yikes! So I scrambled down there, while my roommates took a bit longer to get ready and then met me, and then we switched so I could get on some proper clothes, etc. Everyone in my line group got A wristbands. It was TOTALLY worth the extra money to see the Hall H line view. ;)
Incidentally, that was the last year I stayed at HBF. We have been at MMM ever since.
Absolutely. Last year the day reservations were transferred to HBF, I jumped on the Hilton Honors app immediately and picked a corner room on a high floor just because of this. Same price, better room. The corner rooms at MGH are much bigger as well. Considered and "upgrade".interesting the app tried to charge me. They must like you better!
interesting the app tried to charge me. They must like you better!
My friend asked at the Front desk and that is when they tried to overcharge her.
Has anyone made the deposit on a card that isn’t attached to the main name on the reservation ? Or will they cancel it ?
No deposit had been made. We're still waiting for an exchange.
LOL! My bad. This hotel situation and seeing Endgame in a few hours has me shooketh!!!
I was asking a general question not one pertaining to your particular situation lol
Has anyone made the deposit on a card that isn’t attached to the main name on the reservation ? Or will they cancel it ?
Can onpeak remove group manager information from a reservation if we received a room from the exchange?
Has anyone made the deposit on a card that isn’t attached to the main name on the reservation ? Or will they cancel it ?
I called OnPeak to add my hotel rewards number to a reservation that I received from a forum member and asked about removing the original reservation holders name because it was still showing in the hotel folio info along with my name. OnPeak said the reservation only had my name and my two other occupant names that I put in when I took over the reservation. Not sure why I would still see in on my screen and he doesn't. Maybe the original OnPeak folio and what they will send to the hotel are different.If the room offered to you was from a block of rooms, then the name of the block owner will always be included. They will not be considered an occupant, though.
Years ago, I forgot to reserve a room. I ended up calling every hotel directly and found one room at the Omni. I swear, I did not know how lucky I was. The price was only a little higher than con rate and we had a view of the entire convention center. Never was that lucky again.
Wow! To get a downtown hotel with a good view, with a decent rate is extremely lucky and an anomaly in this day and age.
Hotel luck stories:
Then a few years ago, there was the Hotwire mess, where a bunch of us booked prepaid rooms at the Omni, and then Omni cancelled them 2 months later. Hotwire was amazing, and helped us all get rooms at other hotels that satisfied us. In my case, Hotwire paid over $1,000 per night for me to stay at HBF and didn't charge me any more than I had already paid through their site for Omni. THAT was serious luck (although also serious stress that year) and I know that will never happen again.
I am waitlisted and did not get a hotel. My brother has one bed at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown that we would like to exchange for a Springhill Suites or Embassy Suites. There are 5 in our party and this room will not be enough. Any help is appreciated. We'll even take Springhill Suites in Mission Valley.What dates are you staying? You could try the Marriott Club Pulse if it shows up for your dates - I had a suite there as backup but I was staying Tuesday to Tuesday - if you do only the main con days they don't seem to show up.
I am waitlisted and did not get a hotel. My brother has one bed at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown that we would like to exchange for a Springhill Suites or Embassy Suites. There are 5 in our party and this room will not be enough. Any help is appreciated. We'll even take Springhill Suites in Mission Valley.
I am waitlisted and did not get a hotel. My brother has one bed at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown that we would like to exchange for a Springhill Suites or Embassy Suites. There are 5 in our party and this room will not be enough. Any help is appreciated. We'll even take Springhill Suites in Mission Valley.
Just curious, do you know if Courtyard Marriott Downtown has enough room for a rollaway bed?
Hotel luck stories:
Waaaaay back in 2009, I had a room booked at MMM direct for the outrageous price of $300 per night. But about a month before the con, I was on Travelocity and saw the HBF listed for under $200 per night. I was so excited and snapped it up! I went solo that year, so I was covering the entire hotel bill, so saving more than $100 per night felt great! I knew I was lucky, but I can't even imagine now a close hotel having availability and being listed on Travelocity a month before the con!
Then a few years ago, there was the Hotwire mess, where a bunch of us booked prepaid rooms at the Omni, and then Omni cancelled them 2 months later. Hotwire was amazing, and helped us all get rooms at other hotels that satisfied us. In my case, Hotwire paid over $1,000 per night for me to stay at HBF and didn't charge me any more than I had already paid through their site for Omni. THAT was serious luck (although also serious stress that year) and I know that will never happen again.
[member=4314]accelerate[/member] If the friend keeping the room is able to add her own name as an occupant, and she doesn't mind the other friend's name also being on the reservation, then you don't need to involve OnPeak. But if the friend who will actually use the room can't get her name added on the website, she'll probably want to call and do that at some point. (She can put down the deposit online first anyway, though, as long as she trusts friend 1 not to go in and change anything.)
[member=4314]accelerate[/member] If the friend keeping the room is able to add her own name as an occupant, and she doesn't mind the other friend's name also being on the reservation, then you don't need to involve OnPeak. But if the friend who will actually use the room can't get her name added on the website, she'll probably want to call and do that at some point. (She can put down the deposit online first anyway, though, as long as she trusts friend 1 not to go in and change anything.)
Thanks! The tranferer and transferee are all part of the same extended group of friends who regularly go to SDCC, so there is mutual trust involved. Okay, I'll tell the transferer to just give email/password to transferee, have the transferee make deposit and try to add his own name. And if not possible, then the transferee should call OnPeak.He should be able to add his name to the room right below where he enters his credit card information.
Was looking online for info about the Pendry. One interesting thing that comes up is a review on tripadvisor from last year's SDCC by a VP of Communications for CBS. The only other review during those days is from someone else that mentions their "team."That’s some good investigating [member=4270]mark[/member]!😉
Battling the post con blues by starting the thread for next year. Any hotel stalkers find some decent backup options?
Don't forget those hotel reviews!
Would to hotels care if wether or not how many people stay in the room? I know prices would usually go up a bit when the number of occupants increases, but the sdcc hotel prices are set regardless.
We have some late additions and went from 5 (2 kids) occupants to 7 (3 kids). Anyone ever roomshare with way too many people? How much is too much for a standard room because I'm thinking anything over 5 is alot.
To add to the above, you _may_ be able to get away with requesting extra hotel card keys. Every year, they have special SDCC card keys at most hotels. I like to collect them all, so I will always ask the hotel if I can have the full set. Sometimes they will, sometimes they'll give me just one extra, and sometimes they won't, BUT they'll say when I check out, I can have the full set then. I have the full set of SDCC hotel keys from at least the past 5 years.
Yeah, tried also
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I was so close and again someone beat me!!! This is too much for my emotions!Westin is back up - 4 nights with 1 bed (2 rooms)
Nevermind! It's gone now.
Has this happened before that there weren't rooms available? Like, quantumslip's post gives me hope that things will free up but I don't think I've seen it this bad?
Has this happened before that there weren't rooms available? Like, quantumslip's post gives me hope that things will free up but I don't think I've seen it this bad?
Has this happened before that there weren't rooms available? Like, quantumslip's post gives me hope that things will free up but I don't think I've seen it this bad?
Has this happened before that there weren't rooms available? Like, quantumslip's post gives me hope that things will free up but I don't think I've seen it this bad?
I'm going to say I don't remember seeing non downtown hotels unavailable this early.
I think there is something else going on. What, I don't know.
I agree. It's very early in the day for everything to be sold out. Perhaps because it's the 50th anniversary and Marvel (maybe, hopefully) will have a presence, again?
Most likely Marvel will not have a panel at SDCC due to D23
Most likely Marvel will not have a panel at SDCC due to D23
Most likely Marvel will not have a panel at SDCC due to D23
I don't buy it. Has this literally ever happened?Have they ever skipped before? Yes. They skipped last year (2018).
Have they ever skipped before? Yes. They skipped last year (2018).
Have they ever shown up, given an ok presentation and then blown everyone out of the water at D23? Yes. They did that in 2011 with the first Avengers.
I know they skipped last year. I know they've presented at D23. They've never skipped SDCC because of D23. I hate seeing that being said around here, over and over.Yes. This is absolutely true. You are 100% correct in this.
During what hours do hotels post? Is it only during business hours Pacific Time?It's a live inventory. When someone releases a room, within minutes (if not seconds) it's available.
I know they skipped last year. I know they've presented at D23. They've never skipped SDCC because of D23. I hate seeing that being said around here, over and over.They are skipping this year panel wise because Marvel will announce their new movies at their own convention D23. It makes no sense business wise to announce at San Diego. Its why Marvel skipped the 2015. In 2017, they had movies to promote and D23 was before SDCC. What movies do they have that Marvel has official announced? None.
Just for gee whiz which of these hotels have the best pools top 10?
Depends.
1. MGH is nice if you want to get away from con atmosphere for a tick. It's more like a regular hotel pool.
2. Bayfront is small and it's a bit awkward since the line for BF panels is right next to the glass wall to the pool (need that pool boy body or no shame) They also close this pool down some times for private parties
3. Hardrock, great pool, but closed during con for private parties almost the whole weekend
4. Omni is cool but again private parties could interfere with plans. Usually private party area is by the bar and they keep most of the pool open
5. MMM, forget about it. Pack all damn day/night long. You'll be lucky if you can even walk. Most people are in clothes and not even there for the pool. They are there for the pool bar/restaurant and just hanging out. Good luck finding seating
My wife hangs by the pool all day while i go to con. Pool scouting info is always a major concern of mine. The above pools are the ones I have the most experience with.
Depends.Definitely second the Marriott Marina! Its literally packed all day and night. Tons of people also use it to go between the con and the marina. It's a great pool if you can find a spot!
1. MGH is nice if you want to get away from con atmosphere for a tick. It's more like a regular hotel pool.
2. Bayfront is small and it's a bit awkward since the line for BF panels is right next to the glass wall to the pool (need that pool boy body or no shame) They also close this pool down some times for private parties
3. Hardrock, great pool, but closed during con for private parties almost the whole weekend
4. Omni is cool but again private parties could interfere with plans. Usually private party area is by the bar and they keep most of the pool open
5. MMM, forget about it. Pack all damn day/night long. You'll be lucky if you can even walk. Most people are in clothes and not even there for the pool. They are there for the pool bar/restaurant and just hanging out. Good luck finding seating
My wife hangs by the pool all day while i go to con. Pool scouting info is always a major concern of mine. The above pools are the ones I have the most experience with.
Isn’t there two pools at MGH? From the pictures, at least one of them looks sizable.
The pool and pool area at Westin Gaslamp is tiny.
I like the one at the Omni since you get a view of the bay + convention center.
Isn’t there two pools at MGH? From the pictures, at least one of them looks sizable.
The pool and pool area at Westin Gaslamp is tiny.
I like the one at the Omni since you get a view of the bay + convention center.
I like the HBF pool.... the only problem is that it’s open to the public & therefore usually crowded!Oops... never mind... I researched this to verify & it is not true! Sorry! It is not open to the public.
Only 1 pool at the MGH. and 2 large spas. The pool is huge. The whole pool area is huge. they have games and stuff too like jumbo janga and cornhole.
Oh okay. I was just basing it off a Google search where I saw the pool you linked above, and a standard rectangular one.
is the Sofia hotel rooms big enough for 3 people? (two on the bed and one on the floor)
all the reviews say the rooms are tiny and just want to make sure there's enough room. thanks all!
I stand corrected. There are 2 pools. I did not know this. Their website says there is a 21+ pool on the third floor.... wow, I've stayed there 4 times and had no idea!
Pools
Relax and soak up the sun at one of our two rooftop pools, the Family Pool on the 4th floor or the Adult Pool (ages 21+) on the 3rd floor. Both pools offer panoramic views of San Diego Bay, private poolside cabanas and whirlpools. For more information and to book your cabana experience please dial 619 358 6937
Hours:
Pools are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Hours may vary. View a list of upcoming pool closures here.
I’m sure this has been said before, but the message may get lost here, and it bears repeating:
Don’t be afraid to book hotels for only a couple of the days, and then book another hotel for the other days. Yes, it’s inconvenient to switch hotels mid-con, but I’ve done it four times now, and it really isn’t that bad. I’ve even used the shuttles to transport my luggage.
So if you play around with the dates and see a hotel that’s only available for a couple days, I’d book it and then search for another hotel to complement those dates.
I did this last year and my family enjoyed it. We stayed close to the con for a few days and stayed far and had a break from the con for a few days. I would do it again.
My theory on Marvel attending this year:Disney has D23 in August tho. They are going to need to hold stuff back for that event.
Last year there was no need to promote Endgame/Captain Marvel, we were All In. This year I feel like they will want to promote the next wave of movies and whatever is next (post Endgame). Maybe they'll want a nice Endgame victory lap too.
I would hope Disney will want to have a big presence this year to promote Disney+, Lucasfilm (post Last Jedi drama and Solo underperforming), and the next Marvel projects.
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is the Sofia hotel rooms big enough for 3 people? (two on the bed and one on the floor)the rooms really are tiny. It’s about half the size of a “regular” hotel room.
all the reviews say the rooms are tiny and just want to make sure there's enough room. thanks all!
Two years ago, the Crowne Plaza that we booked through OnPeak told us they were overbooked when we arrived. According to them, this is something the hotels do during SDCC. That was the first and only time I've ever been bumped from a hotel, period. Tell me, has anyone else ever been bumped from an OnPeak-reserved room?
I have not but I tend to check in really early on the day of check in. Like 8am ish
This had nothing to do with check-in time, as far as I could tell, because they had letters all typed out for us that were dated two days before our expected arrival.
This had nothing to do with check-in time, as far as I could tell, because they had letters all typed out for us that were dated two days before our expected arrival.
Do they gave you a Solution? I know I would freak out badly
They sent us to another hotel. In our opinion, it was a lower quality hotel with no breakfast. They offered to send a shuttle to pick us up so we could come to Crowne Plaza for breakfast. No thanks. We wanted breakfast for the convenience. They did give us some vouchers and credit to make up for it, but we were very unhappy. At the very least, they could have bumped us up, not down.
Two years ago, the Crowne Plaza that we booked through OnPeak told us they were overbooked when we arrived. According to them, this is something the hotels do during SDCC. That was the first and only time I've ever been bumped from a hotel, period. Tell me, has anyone else ever been bumped from an OnPeak-reserved room?My sister almost did when we were staying at the Residence Inn Bayfront, they tried to put her into a Springhill Suite room because like at the last minute Hasbro decided to take up a bunch of the RI rooms and so they wanted to bump her - I mean, it's not the worst thing? Its still a nice room but she wanted the kitchen specifically for her daughter (picky eater/dietary needs). In the end, she talked her way back into her original room.
Two years ago, the Crowne Plaza that we booked through OnPeak told us they were overbooked when we arrived. According to them, this is something the hotels do during SDCC. That was the first and only time I've ever been bumped from a hotel, period. Tell me, has anyone else ever been bumped from an OnPeak-reserved room?
I mean, is there somewhere a clause that talks about overbooking?
Same deal with airlines. They can overbook because they anticipate cancellations no shows. It happened to me when I went with my mom to a work conference. They ended up putting us in a hospitality suite with two cots, which turned out to be not bad.I had that happen for a work conference in Minneapolis. My coworker and I got separated because they had overbooked. They said that it was because someone with a Platinum or whatever membership had decided to book and that they take those over our lowly corporate rate bookings. Not sure if that holds weight during SDCC.
The trick is to get their early. It's usually the one arriving late at night who gets the boot.
I emailed onpeak about changing a name on a reservation, how long for them to reply on average. I would call but the reservation is in my aunt name and she is very busy during the times that onpeak is open. I just wanted to add my name as main and my aunt as secondary since I will be arriving first. also my name is not on the original reservation so I could not do anything on the phone.
Refund policy for those interestedReposting the refund policy from earlier
From https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
Deposits this year are fully refundable until 5/10/19 9:59pm pacific time.
Reservations cancelled between the dates of Saturday, May 11, 2019, through Friday, May 31, 2019, by 9:59 PM (PDT) will incur a one (1) night's room rate plus tax cancellation fee deducted from the deposit provided
Reservations cancelled on or after Saturday, June 1, 2019 will result in a fully non-refundable deposit.
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just to confirm, the page auto refreshes right? I don't have to keep hitting F5?
Does anyone know, if you DON'T cancel before the 10th, and something better pops up, can you transfer to deposit ALREADY PAID to the new hotel? Would there be a penalty>
I have bad news for you...
Two years ago, the Crowne Plaza that we booked through OnPeak told us they were overbooked when we arrived. According to them, this is something the hotels do during SDCC. That was the first and only time I've ever been bumped from a hotel, period. Tell me, has anyone else ever been bumped from an OnPeak-reserved room?
Has anyone stayed in the 2 bed traditional room at the Westin Downtown? is there room for a person on the floor?
I wonder if OnPeak is holding back some hotels for their final 'opening of whatever is left' that will take place probably sometime on or after May 6th? That way there will be something available at least for those that get in early--whenever they open the final floodgates.
Hey everyone-moderator moment. Please take your discussions of what's up on Onpeak over to this thread.
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10452.0
I'd like to keep this thread to discussions about the hotels themselves and questions about them (and the process in general). I have seen a few people ask questions and get them drowned out by the hotel stalking chatter (nothing wrong with that chatter-I realize how important it is)
I don't know that we will move the posts already made, since the availability has passed. I will leave that up to the global moderators.
For MGH, can you choose which tower you stay in, or what direction you face, or is there any extra charge like there is at the Bayfront (if you want to face the convention center)?
We didn't pay extra for a con facing room at Bayfront. We just asked at check in. That's super unfortunate they charged for that.
The year I stayed at Bayfront, they wanted +$30/Night for a Con-facing room. When I passed on that, they did offer to put me in a corner room, still facing the the Coronado bridge, but it also had windows on a second wall where we could see the Hall H lines, so that was nice.
Oh man that sucks that they treat people differently. Wonder why we got away with it for free.
The Bayfront tried to charge me for it every year I was there, and every year I declined and got the Dole parking lot view.
Last year got a nice view of the convention center, gaslamp in the MMM without asking, which was nice because I took my wife last year :)
Do you know what tower you were in? I have the MMM this year and am looking to try and get that view.
Mmmm, the one next to the convention center? lol I dont know how its called really, since I didnt asked for it I never learned the name of the tower or room number:S just that the floor really high lol
lol thanks, I am going to put a request in though my marriott account so thought that I would put what tower i want but I might just put 'the tower next to the convention center on a really high floor' instead lol.
At MMM it's the south tower that's closer to the con.
that sounds like a failure proof request to me :D
lol thanks, I am going to put a request in though my marriott account so thought that I would put what tower i want but I might just put 'the tower next to the convention center on a really high floor' instead lol.
Do you have to wait until OnPeak sends the reservations to the hotels before you put in the request? (I believe it happens like two weeks before SDCC).
For MGH, can you choose which tower you stay in, or what direction you face, or is there any extra charge like there is at the Bayfront (if you want to face the convention center)?
For MGH, can you choose which tower you stay in, or what direction you face, or is there any extra charge like there is at the Bayfront (if you want to face the convention center)?It depends, the past 4 years I stayed at MGH and each time I put my rewards account number with my reservation. Last year was the first time someone contacted me through email about any special request that I may have before I arrived. I was in no ways a big Hyatt Account Rewards member as I had the lowest level.
My apologies if this has already been addressed but when I stayed at the Hampton Inn in Chicago for Celebration, in April, I was unable to obtain my AAA discount due to the fact that they had already charged my card and I had paid in advance. Thought I would share this with others who plan to use their AAA discount when they reach their hotel (and have already paid in full).
Did anyone answer this? I'm curious to know as well.
100% what semigeekgirl said. However, some places let you use OTHER perks that aren't related to room rate. At the Hilton they let us have free WiFi, which is paid for non honors members. My roommate also has the ability to check us in on his phone and use his phone as a room key which is APPARENTLY (can't confirm this myself) an honors club only thing. But as far as room rates go, we pay the same as everyone else attending the con pays.
yeah the check in and use your phone as a room key is true for honors club only and with the app. I just saw a commercial on TV about that lolYes. Got free WiFi and phone key access, when I stayed at HBF last year.(I have Hilton Honors). The phone key access was wonky though. Was sharing the room and sometimes roommate card key wouldn’t work if I had used my phone access earlier in the day.
I have stayed at MGH the last 3 years. As soon as we get there we ask for the tower closest to the convention center and we have never been turned down.
Even when I have a hotel I like to keep an eye on things in case I am ever having to scramble for a room in the future. This year seems like really slim pickings. Is this the new reality or are things going to pick up soon? Where the heck is Town and Country?
Even when I have a hotel I like to keep an eye on things in case I am ever having to scramble for a room in the future. This year seems like really slim pickings. Is this the new reality or are things going to pick up soon? Where the heck is Town and Country?
I haven’t had a chance to look here’s today but for those asking. I did see the Moxy available. Not sure if anybody noticed before. If so excuse me. I’ve been away. Still no Pendry sighting.
The link to the hotel system is officially on Comic-Con.org now
So I may have missed it, but did anyone here or elsewhere actually get the Pendry?I don't believe so. At least not on this sale. It doesn't even show up on the site.
I wonder if any exhibitors (with their separate hotel sale) or professionals got access to that hotel.
A few questions about Embassy Suites
- Is Wifi free if you're a Hilton Honors member of any level?
- How flexible are they with check-in/check-out times?
This is for people that have stayed at the Omni. i am excited that i got Omni for the 1st time this year. my only concern is i have seen some info about the bathroom door gap. i have tried to find pictures so i know how bad it is before arriving but can't find any. so my question is if there is anything anyone thinks i could bring from home that i could use to block the gap? thanks
So I may have missed it, but did anyone here or elsewhere actually get the Pendry?
I wonder if any exhibitors (with their separate hotel sale) or professionals got access to that hotel.
Does anyone know if you stay at the Hard Rock on Tuesday - Wednesday if you still get the souvenir CW room key?I stayed a Tuesday night at the Hard Rock one year and did not get a souvenir key, but I also didn't ask.
Speaking of the special hotel room key cards - some of the hotels outside of the main downtown area don't get the special cards. I stayed at the Residence Inn Downtown and they said CCI would not issue the cards to them. The asked. :(
I stayed a Tuesday night at the Hard Rock one year and did not get a souvenir key, but I also didn't ask.I dont think they will hand them out pre-con. They use those keys as your door pass to get into the building. They don't want non-guest in the building during the con as there is so many parties/events with high profile people in the building.
I would think that they should have them by then, so you should be able to get one.
I didn't think CCI issued those special cards. I would think that is something the hotels do themselves.
We have the choice for the Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront and the Courtyard by Marriott SD Downtown. Since this is my first time attending, I'm unsure on which to keep. The Courtyard is closer, but the Springhill includes free hotel breakfast and is near the shuttle. What location would be better? Any help is appreciated.
We have the choice for the Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront and the Courtyard by Marriott SD Downtown. Since this is my first time attending, I'm unsure on which to keep. The Courtyard is closer, but the Springhill includes free hotel breakfast and is near the shuttle. What location would be better? Any help is appreciated.
About the Moxy: when people say the rooms are small, they mean small.
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/moxy-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter-san-diego?select=OGtOGEWyRWh_tfptfP9PwQ&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-w/16/29/2b/f9/photo0jpg.jpg
The brand, as well as others that bill themselves as European style hotels, are geared towards millennials who want something clean and comfortable, but are spending most of their time partying and seeing the sites. If you and your friends are planning to spend the Con in lines and at parties, that should work. I stayed in a Moxy in London and actually liked it. But it was just me and a carry on and even then, it was a little tight. Otherwise, I don’t think the room can fit more than 2 adults and their luggage
About the Moxy: when people say the rooms are small, they mean small.
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/moxy-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter-san-diego?select=OGtOGEWyRWh_tfptfP9PwQ&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-w/16/29/2b/f9/photo0jpg.jpg
The brand, as well as others that bill themselves as European style hotels, are geared towards millennials who want something clean and comfortable, but are spending most of their time partying and seeing the sites. If you and your friends are planning to spend the Con in lines and at parties, that should work. I stayed in a Moxy in London and actually liked it. But it was just me and a carry on and even then, it was a little tight. Otherwise, I don’t think the room can fit more than 2 adults and their luggage
How do we know when the hotel actually has our reservation? Will we receive some type of email or should we just call and ask?
How do we know when the hotel actually has our reservation? Will we receive some type of email or should we just call and ask?
hi guys, have a question about westin downtown vs. sofia hotel.
currently I have both booked (both are 1 bed rooms) but have to pick one. we're a group of 4, and heard the sofia has tiny rooms and westin has bigger rooms. so seems like westin might be worth the extra 2 blocks of walking.
if any of you guys have some insights on these 2 hotels I'd appreciate the tips! thanks!
Hm. Well, if a good downtown hotel doesn't miraculously appear for me tomorrow, it looks like I might end up with something like the Best Western on Harbor Island. Does anyone have any opinions about being over in that area, versus Mission Valley? I read the reviews, but didn't get a great feeling for whether three people in a room there would be squished or not--anyone stay there? Thanks!I stayed at the best western plus island palms on shelter island. It was very far from con and the shuttle took about 30 to 40 minutes during high traffic times.
Hm. Well, if a good downtown hotel doesn't miraculously appear for me tomorrow, it looks like I might end up with something like the Best Western on Harbor Island. Does anyone have any opinions about being over in that area, versus Mission Valley? I read the reviews, but didn't get a great feeling for whether three people in a room there would be squished or not--anyone stay there? Thanks!
Hm. Well, if a good downtown hotel doesn't miraculously appear for me tomorrow, it looks like I might end up with something like the Best Western on Harbor Island. Does anyone have any opinions about being over in that area, versus Mission Valley? I read the reviews, but didn't get a great feeling for whether three people in a room there would be squished or not--anyone stay there? Thanks!I used to stay at the BW Island Palms regularly for SDCC and loved it. At the time I enjoyed an occasional break from the con craziness and with rooms that have a view of the marina I got just that. I think I have stayed there at least four times for Comic Con.
I stayed at the best western plus island palms on shelter island. It was very far from con and the shuttle took about 30 to 40 minutes during high traffic times.
Other than that my wife and I loved the hotel. We actually want to go back, just not for sdcc. I cant vouch for the normal rooms. We had their 1 bedroom suite. We had a private patio with 2 chase lounges and patio table with 4 chair. It also had a full kitchen with full size refrigerator. The Resturant next to the pool was really small but we ate lunch there the first day and thought the food was REALLY good. We ended up eatting dinner there 2 more times that year. Everything I had was delicious. It's kinda out there with nothing really in walking distance from it, but the hotel over all was very nice. I was expecting so much worse with the Best Western brand name. This is Def not your normal best western.
TLDR: I was impressed. Great hotel, not a great SDCC hotel.
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My first year (2015) I stayed at Humphreys Half Moon and Suites on Shelter Island. The hotel was very nice and I liked the area. I never ate there, but i did do a little exploring of the area and ate breakfast down the street. The shuttle is about 35 - 45 minutes, but as it was my first year, I didn't mind. The shuttles did fill up, and there would be times when it would pass stops because it was full.
If I didn't get a downtown room, I'd stay there again.
I used to stay at the BW Island Palms regularly for SDCC and loved it. At the time I enjoyed an occasional break from the con craziness and with rooms that have a view of the marina I got just that. I think I have stayed there at least four times for Comic Con.
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That's encouraging--how was the transportation to and from? Did you have issues with the shuttle?
Haven't stayed on the Westin Downtown side of town for a few years, but IIRC the distance is so small that I would definitely select Westin over Sofia for a group of 4. The Sofia will just be too cramped.
I always arrive a few days early and have had luck getting two beds on reservations for 1 bedrooms because of early arrival; but that wasn't the case with Sofia. They were booked solid, and though we had a decent size room for 2 people, and even a good amount of floor space that could be slept on - you would essentially be walking over people in the morning/night if you aren't all on the same schedule at the Sofia.
And its been mentioned before, but the bathroom space is very weird at the Sofia. It's a very small space, and the shower doors are 1/4 the size of the shower so water flies everywhere when you are taking a shower. And, if you are sharing a space and want the privacy of changing in the bathroom, it further complicates the situation.
The Westin's rooms are GIGANTIC. We had a group of four one year and it was so much space.
I'm really hoping that's the case for all the rooms (assuming we're both talking about the downtown one, not Gaslamp). They have generic pictures on their site and the standard 1-King room looks kind of small. I'm going with 2 other guys so we want some room to move around.
And at least 2 of us will be buying tons of exclusives.
Staying at Hotel Republic unless we get a closer option. Not happy with the rate but very grateful to have a place to stay downtown.
Anyone know of any good food places nearby - breakfast options and a general meal?
Not sure if we will be walking mainly to the convention, taking they trolley, or the shuttle. It is close enough to walk although it would take us a while.
Staying at Hotel Republic unless we get a closer option. Not happy with the rate but very grateful to have a place to stay downtown.
Anyone know of any good food places nearby - breakfast options and a general meal?
Not sure if we will be walking mainly to the convention, taking they trolley, or the shuttle. It is close enough to walk although it would take us a while.
i also got the republic, not happy with the rate as well but unless its crazy gas lamp close, gonna stick it out there,looking foward to any responses to thisI stayed at The Republic, last year. There is a coffee shop adjacent to the hotel - good espresso drinks. They also have grab-and-go food offerings if you are in a hurry. Not sure about food places other than what is on Broadway - Sushi Deli 2 near Spreckels Theater, The Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Chipotle, and another good coffee shop, located across from the Sushi Deli (don't recall the name). The Sofia Hotel is not far from The Republic; their restaurant, Currant Brasserie, has the best, buttery, seasoned popcorn in their bar and is very affordable, especially at Happy Hour.
My first year (2015) I stayed at Humphreys Half Moon and Suites on Shelter Island. The hotel was very nice and I liked the area. I never ate there, but i did do a little exploring of the area and ate breakfast down the street. The shuttle is about 35 - 45 minutes, but as it was my first year, I didn't mind. The shuttles did fill up, and there would be times when it would pass stops because it was full.Ditto the comments. I stayed there happily a few years back, and this year I didn't get downtown and I'm going back. It's a nice side of town to explore, but without a car it's a bit isolated. They have bikes enough for everybody, though. The Con's been running enough shuttles the last few years where there's usually not a long wait watching "fulls" drive by, but the buses do stop at the larger airport hotels first.
If I didn't get a downtown room, I'd stay there again.
Question all (might be dumb question): Does anyone know if Onpeak can transfer a hotel room from my Onpeak ID/account to another Onpeak ID/account? I ask because I have an extra room in the same account as the hotel reservation that I will be using, so don't want to transfer the whole account. Thanks.
Not a dumb question at all. I tried to do this last year because I had three different OnPeak IDs for the same room all broken up into three different pieces. I called to see if they could combine them and was told, “no”. Apparently the only way to do that would be to cancel all three and then rebook them. By that time, parts of the reservation might be taken by someone else. I didn’t want to chance it and just figured it out with the hotel once reservations were transferred to them.
Thank you! Would have liked to try to give a room to someone on the boards [since OnPeak is full of shenanigans this year], but looks like it will have to go into the pool.What hotel?
What hotel?
Solamar
What's your days? Beds?
It's W-Sun. King bed. But a member here kindly explained how a transfer could be done and room promised away. Thanks everyone for the help :).
I wanna make sure this is OK on this thread. Even though the spreadsheet has been closed, are we still allowed to let people know we need a room? If not please, let me know. Thank you. 😊
Awesome sauce! Just one question, what’s the heading of the thread so I don’t get on the wrong one.
Link https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10507.msg273196.msg#273196
Still Looking For A Room For SDCC
It's W-Sun. King bed. But a member here kindly explained how a transfer could be done and room promised away. Thanks everyone for the help :).
Can you send me the info for transferring through OnPeak? Working on a hotel trade right now :)
Hello all...I've been scanning the onpeak board all day and have seen very little movement.... think it will get better later?The thread for watching is at https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10452.msg273329.msg#273329
i'm looking for a dt 17-21.
Hello all...I've been scanning the onpeak board all day and have seen very little movement.... think it will get better later?
i'm looking for a dt 17-21.
The thread for watching is at https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10452.msg273329.msg#273329thank you!
That's encouraging--how was the transportation to and from? Did you have issues with the shuttle?No issues at all unless you stay at the marina which is really far from the shuttle pickup. I loved it.
Is it me or does it feel like the Hotel Lottery crisis got turned up a few notches this year??!! It's been complete madness!It DEFINITELY felt that way for sure
Is it me or does it feel like the Hotel Lottery crisis got turned up a few notches this year??!! It's been complete madness!
Anyone else running into resistance from Onpeak getting a room transferred over? I was generously given a room in the exchange, but I've hit a speed bump from OP (or maybe just one operator) who wouldn't let anyone who wasn't the original booker make changes. This is my first time trying an exchange, so I'm not sure how smooth the process usually is.
Anyone else running into resistance from Onpeak getting a room transferred over? I was generously given a room in the exchange, but I've hit a speed bump from OP (or maybe just one operator) who wouldn't let anyone who wasn't the original booker make changes. This is my first time trying an exchange, so I'm not sure how smooth the process usually is.
I just got an email warning me that I had a duplicate reservation. Fix it or lose it. Maybe they will start cancelling some duplicates and opening up some rooms.
Am I the only person who rechecks their current hotel reservation to make sure it doesn't disappear?
For which hotel by chance?
I have a night at the Bayfront and the Hyatt that overlap. I responded that I need them both.
Am I the only person who rechecks their current hotel reservation to make sure it doesn't disappear?
Does anyone know if Hotels give you a hard time about adding on a night's stay through another site that's not OnPeak?No problem at all. I had no problem linking my extra day at MGH last year. I did it at check in.
I was thinking about staying an additional night, but it's cheaper to book directly through the Hotel for Sunday night rather than using OnPeak. Does anyone know if the Hotel makes you check out and check back into another room for the one night OR will they let you stay in the one room for the duration of your stay?
Does anyone know if Hotels give you a hard time about adding on a night's stay through another site that's not OnPeak?I've done this multiple times with hotels, especially to grab Monday and Tuesday as they're usually cheaper (and available) outside of onpeak. When you check in, just mention it if they don't say and they should be able to roll it all into one. Most times, it's already done by the time you show up. Make sure you book with the same names and if possible, use the hotel's rewards systems to create a good through-line for the reservation.
I was thinking about staying an additional night, but it's cheaper to book directly through the Hotel for Sunday night rather than using OnPeak. Does anyone know if the Hotel makes you check out and check back into another room for the one night OR will they let you stay in the one room for the duration of your stay?
Am I the only person who rechecks their current hotel reservation to make sure it doesn't disappear?
For which hotel by chance?Yes, I got an email from OnPeak too. I received a room at MGH from forum member and gave my 2nd round Hotel Republic to a forum member. I sent OnPeak a reply saying they aren't duplicates. Hopefully they will see different names on the reservation, credit card and email.
Does anyone know if Hotels give you a hard time about adding on a night's stay through another site that's not OnPeak?
I was thinking about staying an additional night, but it's cheaper to book directly through the Hotel for Sunday night rather than using OnPeak. Does anyone know if the Hotel makes you check out and check back into another room for the one night OR will they let you stay in the one room for the duration of your stay?
Anyone else running into resistance from Onpeak getting a room transferred over? I was generously given a room in the exchange, but I've hit a speed bump from OP (or maybe just one operator) who wouldn't let anyone who wasn't the original booker make changes. This is my first time trying an exchange, so I'm not sure how smooth the process usually is.
Nope! A forum member had an extra room and offered it to me before dropping it and now I can't even get the name or credit card changed. According to OnPeak, they've changed things this year!
Nope! A forum member had an extra room and offered it to me before dropping it and now I can't even get the name or credit card changed. According to OnPeak, they've changed things this year!onPeak will not change the credit card once the deposit is made, you will have to do that when you get to the hotel.
Nope! A forum member had an extra room and offered it to me before dropping it and now I can't even get the name or credit card changed. According to OnPeak, they've changed things this year!
Did the person giving you the room call themselves? I'm sure they wouldn't change it with just you calling, but if the person who reserved with the card calls, they've been good about changing things. I've done this with a 3-way call with OnPeak (me + person I was giving it to + OnPeak).
Anyone else still waiting for a refund? I've been patient...but my friend refunded a room before the may 10th date and got it back in 2 days. I cancelled ON the 10th...and still waiting. Same credit card company/type/rewards.
When we patch together rooms, can we do it under the same account, or should we create separate OnPeak accounts? For instance, if I have a room for Saturday/Sunday, and I see a room for Thursday/Friday, can I book the room for Thursday/Friday using the same account I used to reserve Saturday/Sunday?
[member=8132]puppy[/member] - I believe you may be able to just add those days when you log into your account if they are consecutive days. They should show when you log in to your current reservation. Otherwise, a call to OnPeak may get what you need.
I got refunded the following week and I cancelled a room on the 10th. You should give OnPeak a call if you're still waiting.
But if they are at different locations?
I should remember but I'm drawing a blank. Does the rest of my balance for hotel get charged by onpeak automatically or do I pay to hotel when I'm on site?Your deposit should be transferred over to the hotel prior to check-in, then you put the balance on your credit card.
I should remember but I'm drawing a blank. Does the rest of my balance for hotel get charged by onpeak automatically or do I pay to hotel when I'm on site?
can i wait to change the name on my hotel reservation when on peak hands over the reservation to the actual hotel? I can't edit or add any names to the on peak site. It has the original person's name on the account but my cc info. No other occupants listed. I tried to upload an image but imgur isn't working for me.No the original person has to call and change over the info. Even though your card is on it your name is not on it so they will not change it at the hotel either
Anyone here has stayed at the MGH? how big is a king room? got one but we are 3 ppl lol
I stayed with one other person and we had more than enough room for our 2 carry-ons and a box for all of our purchases.
Can 4 people fit in a king room?3/4 people in a king is way doable. Sleep 3 in the bed and one on a rollaway.
3/4 people in a king is way doable. Sleep 3 in the bed and one on a rollaway.
4 in the same bed? I dont know if I like my friends that muchLol I said 3.
3/4 people in a king is way doable. Sleep 3 in the bed and one on a rollaway.
That works too
How about two in the bed and two in sleeping bags?
Hi Guys,
This is my first SDCC and have a question about rooms that say double, triple or quad occupancy that all offer 2 beds.
If i have double occupancy 2 beds, does that mean i'm only allowed to have 2 people in the room or can i still have 4 people sharing the double beds?
What is your experience with this?
Thanks.
Hi Guys,
This is my first SDCC and have a question about rooms that say double, triple or quad occupancy that all offer 2 beds.
If i have double occupancy 2 beds, does that mean i'm only allowed to have 2 people in the room or can i still have 4 people sharing the double beds?
What is your experience with this?
Thanks.
From personal experience, I don't think most hotels care. I stayed at the Hard Rock one year in a regular queen room since I only listed 2 people when in reality there were 4 of us. I even requested 4 hotel key cards upon check-in and the front desk people didn't bat an eye. Repeated the same thing at the Omni last year and they didn't care. I think most hotels are aware that room occupancy isn't as accurate during SDCC since it's so cutthroat.
I actually called a bunch of hotels last year, and many of them said it was the same price no matter the number of people. So, it could be that, too.
The hotel I'm in has different prices for double, triple and quad occupancy and I don't want to put anyone out if I look for 2-3 roommates and they don't allow more than 1 if it comes time to check-in.
But I trust that you guys have more experience with this, so thank you for the advice, everyone :)
Does anyone know the process for adding a hotel reward points number to your onpeak reservation? I thought in years past there was a field to input that information, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe have to call?There is a field to enter your rewards number on the form where you pay the deposit, after that you can call the hotel once you have your hotel confirmation number.
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Around when does onPeak transfer reservations to your hotel?
Has anyone had any experience with OnPeak canceling a hotel in error? I tried to book a hotel this morning and then received an e-mail saying I canceled it, and the deposit was charged. I never canceled it. I've tried calling, and the rep said they'd get back to me.
Had anyone had anything like this happen? Am I just going to be out the 2 nights deposit?
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Did the e-mail have any notes? Sometimes when they cancel it they put a name of the rep who canceled it. Did the e-mail have any odd notes attached?It actually has my name as the one who canceled it, but I didn't...? I didn't even realize it until I saw a weird second e-mail appear in my inbox.
Would you guys choose The Westgate or The Palomar
It actually has my name as the one who canceled it, but I didn't...? I didn't even realize it until I saw a weird second e-mail appear in my inbox.
And when I called, the room had already been booked to someone else. Kind of really bummed to lose both a room and that deposit...
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Maybe open a dispute with your CC bank?I got a response at least! Quicker than I was expecting. It seems they can only transfer my deposit to another available hotel, but I'm hoping to work something out. Thank you!
I got a response at least! Quicker than I was expecting. It seems they can only transfer my deposit to another available hotel, but I'm hoping to work something out. Thank you!
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wait onpeak is transferring your deposit from your previously booked hotel to a new one?Yeah. I'm still trying to figure out how it's going to work out, though, since they're trying to transfer it to a cheaper hotel.
Yeah. I'm still trying to figure out how it's going to work out, though, since they're trying to transfer it to a cheaper hotel.
If you're trying to transfer your Westin deposit, I'd suggest calling them! I think my situation might be a special case, but it doesn't hurt to try?
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It actually has my name as the one who canceled it, but I didn't...? I didn't even realize it until I saw a weird second e-mail appear in my inbox.
And when I called, the room had already been booked to someone else. Kind of really bummed to lose both a room and that deposit...
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It actually has my name as the one who canceled it, but I didn't...? I didn't even realize it until I saw a weird second e-mail appear in my inbox.Did you have another reservation with the same email address? If so, they might have considered it a duplicate.
And when I called, the room had already been booked to someone else. Kind of really bummed to lose both a room and that deposit...
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Has anyone had any experience with OnPeak canceling a hotel in error? I tried to book a hotel this morning and then received an e-mail saying I canceled it, and the deposit was charged. I never canceled it. I've tried calling, and the rep said they'd get back to me.
Had anyone had anything like this happen? Am I just going to be out the 2 nights deposit?
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For those who have done hotel shuffles (downtown to downtown), do you have any specific tips that can make it easier? Have Thurs-sun at Hilton gaslamp but need a Wednesday elsewhere for now.
Also anyone know if that hotel will have space to drop bags till check-in?
Did you have another reservation with the same email address? If so, they might have considered it a duplicate.I didn't have any duplicates. They've offered to try and book me to another hotel, so at least not all is lost. But I've been having a lot of issues with making reservations lately!
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They ALMOST accidentally canceled mine one year because one of my guests had the same surname as another SDCC guest (a very common one). They ended up not canceling it, but it was stressful afYikes! How stressful! My sister and I often have issues with reservations because of the same last name and both our names starting with the same letter.
Actually, there are quite a few hotels now available through the On-Peak webiste. I'm staying at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and would change to the something closer but the expensive cancellation policy ruins that. Unless, however, they don't charge a cancellation fee for changing hotels?Unfortunately, the cancelation policy does apply to changing rooms. Asked a rep yesterday about it :/
Unfortunately, the cancelation policy does apply to changing rooms. Asked a rep yesterday about it :/
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Actually, there are quite a few hotels now available through the On-Peak webiste. I'm staying at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and would change to the something closer but the expensive cancellation policy ruins that. Unless, however, they don't charge a cancellation fee for changing hotels?
Unfortunately, the cancelation policy does apply to changing rooms. Asked a rep yesterday about it :/
I called them a little while ago and they said the same thing. I can understand that a Hotel may get upset if someone switches to a closer one leaving them with vacant rooms but the money is still going into the pot of Comic-Con Hotels. There should maybe be a switching fee, if I am only moving to a different location, but not a cancellation fee. If I can't attend at all, yeah then a cancellation fee. The hotels would have you believe they may not be able to fill the empty room and lose money but let's be real; this is San Diego Comic-Con... they will sell out and they are already overcharging for that week.
OK I have a serious question! Yesterday we booked with OnPeak for Comic-Con. They took the money out, and sent an email confirmation. Today the money reappeared back into our account!! I checked OnPeak and our reservation still is showing as is it did yesterday. Can anyone explain this? Has it happened to anyone else? Does it matter that we used a Visa Debit Bankcard? We're worried we'll lose our reservation!! :'( :'(That happened with me last week, and when I checked a couple of days later, the charge returned. If the reservation still appears as confirmed, check back again tomorrow to see if it reappears. If it doesn't, it wouldn't hurt to give them a call to confirm.
That happened with me last week, and when I checked a couple of days late, the charge returned. If the reservation still appears as confirmed, check back again tomorrow to see if it reappears. If it doesn't, it wouldn't hurt to give them a call to confirm.Thank you so very much for your response!! I greatly appreciate it, and will definitely call them tomorrow!!
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The Hilton Gaslamp just tried to charge my credit card for the total I already paid to OnPeak.
The Hilton Gaslamp just tried to charge my credit card for the total I already paid to OnPeak.
The Hilton Gaslamp just tried to charge my credit card for the total I already paid to OnPeak.
The Hilton Gaslamp just tried to charge my credit card for the total I already paid to OnPeak.
As someone who made multiple reservations this year to help friends.... :blank:
Same. I made a total of 6 deposits. This is going to be fun.
OMG wow. Last time they did this they charged the entire reservation amount, not just the deposit so this somewhat better but still terrible! Why can't they get their act together?
my bayfront reservation is showing both on their website and in the hilton app right now which i just checked.
Hmmm. Either this dude I spoke to didn't even check or didn't know what he was doing. Or it's possible the apps are ahead of the computer system at the hotel itself. I'll try again later.
Do you have a hotel confirmation number in onpeak? I used that to have them look mine up
I do. For some reason I was under the impression that they couldn't use the OnPeak number to look it up once it got transferred to the actual hotel. If I recall, a new number was generated and that was what they used.The hotel confirmation number is not the same as the onPeak number, but it will be listed in your confirmation sometime after your reservation is transferred.
As a fair warning, I'm having the Monday-ist Monday that ever Mondayed so my brain is likely misremembering everything. I will call back after work and give them the OnPeak number and see if it works.
Thank you for dealing with me today lol
The hotel confirmation number is not the same as the onPeak number, but it will be listed in your confirmation sometime after your reservation is transferred.
Do you have a hotel confirmation number in onpeak? I used that to have them look mine up
FYI if you have a group account and don't see the confirmation number, use the group roster function. It will download a spreadsheet. Open it up and scroll to the right. The confirmation number should show up there if available.
Where in OnPeak will this show up for a single reservation?
Where in OnPeak will this show up for a single reservation?Log into your onPeak account, click on Hotel Folio, click on View Confirmation, it will be listed under Reservation Details.
Log into your onPeak account, click on Hotel Folio, click on View Confirmation, it will be listed under Reservation Details.If the account had transferred.
Log into your onPeak account, click on Hotel Folio, click on View Confirmation, it will be listed under Reservation Details.
As a fair warning, I'm having the Monday-ist Monday that ever Mondayed so my brain is likely misremembering everything.
I don't remember..... do we get an email that the reservation has been transferred?Last year I received an email on 7/12 with my hotel confirmation number.
Last year I received an email on 7/12 with my hotel confirmation number.Steve, was this a week or 10 days before?
Steve, was this a week or 10 days before?That was one week before.
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Omni charging full reservations apparently?
#FireOnPeak
Omni charging full reservations apparently?This appears to be an onPeak issue. They seem to be transferring the reservations over to the hotels with the original credit card info, but for some reason, they are holding on to the deposits.
#FireOnPeak
Hey guys,
I am unfortunately unable to make it out this year (adulting for the lose!). I have a Manchester Grand Hyatt reservation quad occupancy. Just looking to get my deposit back. Send me a PM if interested!
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When I call to check on a reservation, I usually call the hotels phone number direct and tell them what I want to request/verify. I'm not sure if that actually puts me in touch with someone at the hotel or if I go off to customer call center land but I've never had issues.
I called the hotel directly. During my lunch break at work I tend to connect directly to the hotel, but at some point in the evening it switches to a call center. The call center is where the problems are.
Anyone have their MMM reservations go to the hotel?
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Anyone have their MMM reservations go to the hotel?Mine did for my Thursday and Saturday reservation.
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Mine did for my Thursday and Saturday reservation.Did you get an email from OnPeak telling you the confirmation number?
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My hotel reservation number is listed when I log into On Peak now. I looked it up on the Hilton website, and it's there (I haven't linked my Hilton Honors number to it yet).
I had to look for my Hilton honors number but I didn’t even have to link. When they transferred my reservation and I pulled it up in the app it showed my reservation already
I just called and linked it. I think mine wasn't already linked because I used different email addresses for On Peak reservation versus my Hilton Honors account.
I just called and linked it. I think mine wasn't already linked because I used different email addresses for On Peak reservation versus my Hilton Honors account.
I forgot to link mine but just now when I pulled up Hilton’s app my reservation was there WhooHooo!Great!
Got an email from OnPeak re: my Hard Rock hotel Suite, asking for a voluntary downgrade. I hope they didn't overbook!
Got an email from OnPeak re: my Hard Rock hotel Suite, asking for a voluntary downgrade. I hope they didn't overbook!
Just got the same email. They seem to have been looking for 1 suite room to downgrade to a studio. It was voluntary though curious what would happen if every suite said no
Downgrades are a tough sell. People get the higher priced rooms because they want it. If you are going to ask people do downgrade, you better be willing to give them a great perk like a free night or something. Otherwise why on earth would anyone agree to it?Some people like me check the "upgrade me automatically" check box not because I really want the upgrade, but because I'd think it'd give them more options to fit me into a hotel of my choice. I'd take a downgrade in this situation at the HR.
as of now it was a voluntary move and they were trying to sell it as hey look you save $70 a night (which does make a difference) and there is only 1 opportunity to move down for 1 room. It's possible there is someone out there who would do it but my guess is if you have a HR suite you want a HR suite.Wonder what they'll do in the event no one agrees to volunteer. Add some other kind of incentive?
yes nothing offered except getting the money back in the difference between costs. Again I think they are looking at it like SynXack said, someone who got upgraded to a suite.
They aren't kicking anyone out of the hotel, rodneytfreeman, they would just be moving someone from suite to studio
use the studio they have instead of the suite?
My reservation along with confirmation # showed up on my Marriott Bonvoy account for the Gaslamp Marriott, although I am still able to edit the reservation on OnPeak
Is your Marriott confirmation number on your OnPeak confirmation now as well?
Ok so...Have you posted in the hotel offer thread?
Anyone need the Hotel Sofia? I have the entire stretch available from Wednesday through Monday checkout.
1 Bed
Thanks =)
Have you posted in the hotel offer thread?
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They aren't kicking anyone out of the hotel, rodneytfreeman, they would just be moving someone from suite to studio
Here come the tough question. Did someone get bumped at the HR to make room for a VIP/celeb? That would upset me.
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Anyone have their MGH reservation transfer over to the hotel yet? I have a confirmation number for the hotel, but can’t seem to be able to add it to my Hyatt app.My reservation transfer over yesterday morning and it showed up in my Hyatt app. I didnt do anything it just showed up.
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My MGH already appears in both, onpeak and Hyatt, also whats the advantage of joining Hyatt rewards? Is it worth it?Some rewards programs will offer you amenities like free bottled water, or free WiFi. My Hilton Honors provides the WiFi which saves me like $15/day.
My MGH already appears in both, onpeak and Hyatt, also whats the advantage of joining Hyatt rewards? Is it worth it?
The MGH people in my group have half of their reservation. The one they got on their own popped up, but the remaining days that I got and transferred to them hasn't shown up yet. Not sure if it was because it was Saturday or because it was a transfer.
Has anyone who had a MGH res transferred to them have it show up?
Also, for those staying at the Bayfront, the Concierge/Bell desk has free bottles of water (at least the past few years). I always stop there on my way out and grab 1-2.
Just noticed MGH has a $25/day destination fee, which doesn’t appear to be included in the room rate. Seems to include $10 food credit per day and some other perks, but not much way to avoid it. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/manchester-grand-hyatt-san-diego/sanrs/policies
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Just noticed MGH has a $25/day destination fee, which doesn’t appear to be included in the room rate. Seems to include $10 food credit per day and some other perks, but not much way to avoid it. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/manchester-grand-hyatt-san-diego/sanrs/policiesWas that a thing last year? Never noticed when I got the invoice, heh
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Looks like both Hilton gaslamp and Omni converted to actual charges. This is going to be fun to fix...
Just checked my card and the hold fell off. I had called them on Monday morning and they said it would take a couple of days because it was just a hold after the reservation switched and sure enough it’s gone today. Hilton Gaslamp for me
Make sure it actually fell off. It looks like on my card at least the transaction was backdated to when it happened so it might have actually done through.
Well the amount was there and the available credit was affected by the amount. Now the available credit has that amount added to it. So I’m pretty sure it’s off. My deposit to on peak had already processed a while ago
First time staying at a Hilton during SDCC, has anyone done the custom upgrade option from their confirmation email? We're in the gaslamp and if I can possibly pay $66 for a little more space, that might be okay with my group.
I guess it depends on the size of your group. I find myself sleeping in the Hall H or Gen line, and the room is almost a luxury item. It's great to be close to drop your sleeping bag and such and get back into line.
You're not going to be in the room much, so honestly, unless you're flush with cash, don't worry...
I guess I'll see what happens over the next few days for me then. Worst case I'll have to call them or deal with it in person.
Hate to sound like broken record, but has anyone had their reservation transfer to the MMM?
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OnPeak said reservations will be transferred Monday for MMM.
Thanks for its info!! I was going to call when I got home from work... you saved me a call!
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Not sure if there are any Marriott Bonvoy members still looking to book a hotel on points, but MMM is now available Wednesday through Sunday. 50k Points per night.Wish I had points seeing that they have the king rooms available now.
Not sure if there are any Marriott Bonvoy members still looking to book a hotel on points, but MMM is now available Wednesday through Sunday. 50k Points per night.
I looked it up and it's only giving me an option for 200,000 points per night. Not sure if it changed or if other types of members see if differently.You sure it’s not 200,000 pts/stay? that’s what I see when I check it(I’m only about 130,000 short)
I can't remember but are you suppose to get an email when your reservation transfers over from OnPeak to the hotel? I haven't received a confirmation that mine got transferred to The Sofia. I see the posts about MMM, Hilton, etc. So I figure there should be an email confirmation.Yes you will get a confirmation with your hotels confirmation number. They are behind this year. Most people don't have their confirm numbers yet.
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Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)
Yes you will get a confirmation with your hotels confirmation number. They are behind this year. Most people don't have their confirm numbers yet.
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Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)
The Hilton Bayfront has always combined my reservations at check in
The Hilton Bayfront has always combined my reservations at check inHow early/what day do you check in?
Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)
I actually just spoke with Hard Rock this morning to confirm my reservation and was able to request same room for the entire stay.
Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)Last year, I called The Bristol and was able to combine my reservation for days before and after the con. We flew in late so it was nice to get it done before hand.
Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)
Didn’t get an email from MGH so I called and asked for it. Heads up that they did not transfer over my Hyatt rewards # (even though I had it listed) or any roommate info so I just asked them to add it.
Anybody get their confirmation for any of the Marriott hotels?
Anybody get their confirmation for any of the Marriott hotels?
My MMM reservation is on the Marriott website and in the Bonvoy app.
I called, and they had it, but it wasn't showing in my Bonvoy account. Normally it shows already, not sure why it hasn't yet. But whatever, they have my reservation, so that's the only thing that matters ;)
It's possible that there was an error transferring over your Bonvoy number. That's happened to me before. So they would have the reservation, but not associated with your account.
It's possible that there was an error transferring over your Bonvoy number. That's happened to me before. So they would have the reservation, but not associated with your account.
I added my reservation to my bonvoy account doing the following:
Log into OnPeak Reservation System
Click on Hotel Folio
Click on View Confirmation
Find "Hotel Confirmation number"
Log into Bonvoy
Click on My Trips
Click on "Don't see your reservation? Serach by number"
Enter hotel confirmation number
It will pull up hotel confirmation
Go to "guest information"
Enter your "member number"
Click Submit.
Done.
If you need your member number it can be found by clicking your profile picture at the top right and go to profile.
FYI This should work for ALL Marriot hotels. I have the Westin San Diego for example.
I added my reservation to my bonvoy account doing the following:
Log into OnPeak Reservation System
Click on Hotel Folio
Click on View Confirmation
Find "Hotel Confirmation number"
Log into Bonvoy
Click on My Trips
Click on "Don't see your reservation? Serach by number"
Enter hotel confirmation number
It will pull up hotel confirmation
Go to "guest information"
Enter your "member number"
Click Submit.
Done.
If you need your member number it can be found by clicking your profile picture at the top right and go to profile.
FYI This should work for ALL Marriot hotels. I have the Westin San Diego for example.
Regarding combining hotel reservations....Has anyone been able to combine their OnPeak reservation with a reservation done through the hotel itself before checking in? Or have you combined them when checking in? We want to be able to stay in the same room during our stay. Thanks :)
MMM should adjust the parking when you get there. The resort fee of $30 per day sucks, but they have had it for the past 2 years. One thing to note is that you get $10 per day of it back in ‘resort credit’, which you can use at the MMM restaurants. We use it at that cafe near the escalators from the convention center. We stop there a lot. Make sure you charge to the room so the credit can be applied.Thank you for the tip TJ.
anyone with a HBF reservation checked with HBF directly about receiving the onpeak 2 day deposit? i checked yesterday and they hadn't received it yet. just wondering if everyone else is the same, not transferred over yet.Not for HBF, but I got the same thing when I was one the phone with MMM about my reservation. They hadn't gotten the deposit yet.
Not for HBF, but I got the same thing when I was one the phone with MMM about my reservation. They hadn't gotten the deposit yet.Thanks for the reply.
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anyone with a HBF reservation checked with HBF directly about receiving the onpeak 2 day deposit? i checked yesterday and they hadn't received it yet. just wondering if everyone else is the same, not transferred over yet.
My HBF already showing without doing nothing, just received an email from hilton honors about my upcoming stay at HBF 8)my reservation is already in the system but not the deposit from onpeak.
For those staying at MMM who received a confirmation email directly from Marriott (I called to ask for one today), did you notice how the Marriott email states that parking is $35 per day, when the onpeak email stated it would be $28? Also, there’s a $120 “destination amenity” charge that wasn’t included in the original estimate..
[member=830]Darth_Primus[/member] You can generate one from the Marriott website if you have the confirmation number from your OnPeak folio.
Should deposits be showing up in the folio on the hotel sites? None of my reservations mention anything ??? First time I've check this early.
Also tried to get a reservation at MGH combined *online* and they said they couldn't do it because all the block rooms were taken already. Didn't give it much thought as it was via Twitter though and I've never tried to combine reservations before I arrived.
Are you trying to combine a reservation you made directly with MGH with your OnPeak reservation? The lady I spoke to at Hyatt Reservations allowed me to add nights to my OnPeak reservation (not at the Con-rate, obviously, but it was still possible).
Just trying to combine two onpeak reservations for my group. I've done it before but never this far in advance. I think I'll have better luck in person.A lot of the hotels will say to combine at check-in it seems, but if you want to get it done in advance, call and try to speak to someone in the department that handles the onPeak blocks since a lot of times the reservations are locked for changes until the week of. Ask for a supervisor or someone.
So we have a room at MGH and the reservation is showing at hotel now but they supposedly can’t see it but the totals are different then out confirmations email from onpeak. Anyone else see this??The totals on the hotel site include a destination fee that kind of adds up. It wasn't included in the onPeak pricing.
Is that fee applied to every hotel or just MGH? I hate having to ask my hotel people for more money. Ugh. But like I'm not footing that bill.I'm not sure about other hotels, but I know MGH and Marriott have it.
Is that fee applied to every hotel or just MGH? I hate having to ask my hotel people for more money. Ugh. But like I'm not footing that bill.
Fudge. I'll pull up all my records tonight and see if HBF has a surprise fee added outside of the original cost. I hate having to spring that on my roomies but ugh.
Well apparently from what I can tell from hotel reviews the fee was in effect last June, well we stayed in July last year and it’s not there. So I don’t know what the deal is.
Anyone have experience with multiple people at Springhill Suites Bayfront? We've got the two queens/sofa sleeper and six people, since theoretically everyone will have a bed space and be a bit cozy on the sofa sleeper. Will we be super cramped?
Also, advice on how to get room keys to take care of most everyone? I assume they won't issue us 6. Are mobile keys a thing at the Springhill? Can you hook multiple people up with those?
We've stayed at Springhill Suites Bayfront, but with 5 people. We were fine and enjoyed our stay - I think it would be fine for 6 people too. As for room keys, I believe the max that Springhill Suites Bayfront considers for a room is 5, so you can easily ask for 5 room keys. I always ask for the max allowed in the room.
The totals on the hotel site include a destination fee that kind of adds up. It wasn't included in the onPeak pricing.
I still haven't received an email confirmation that my hotel reservation was transferred over to The Sofia. Should I be worried?
Edit: Nevermind, I just called The Sofia to let them know I'll be arriving late and the rep confirmed that I had a reservation for Tuesday and also the OnPeak reservation.
I haven’t received a confirmation email either (for MGH, but that could be because someone else put the deposit down and we did the OnPeak transfer after? In any case, the OnPeak info still looks good, so I’m not TOO worried.
And actually I just tried to add the confirmation number to the Hyatt app, and it said I can’t because it’s through a third party.
So I managed to cancel 2 extra hotel rooms I had for single days, and the lady with whom I spoke said she'd waive the cancelation fee/deposit. Does anyone know how the refund will with since the charge says through onpeak?
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A few years ago I had 2 friends get into a debilitating accident on their way from Nevada. The hotel called the hospital, verified they were admitted, and since the room was in both our names (thank God), they sent me a check within a month or two. The check was from the hotel, not OnPeak.Oh, no! I'm sorry to hear that that happened :(
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Has anyone received an email from MGH welcoming them? Last year I received it really early on a Sunday and I was coming in on Wednesday. This year I'm coming in on Tuesday and there's been no communication.
Has anyone received an email from MGH welcoming them? Last year I received it really early on a Sunday and I was coming in on Wednesday. This year I'm coming in on Tuesday and there's been no communication.
Has anyone received an email from MGH welcoming them? Last year I received it really early on a Sunday and I was coming in on Wednesday. This year I'm coming in on Tuesday and there's been no communication.
Please call them and get your confirmation number. You can also have them email it to you.
Thanks! Just called them and received the confirmation email!
So I managed to cancel 2 extra hotel rooms I had for single days, and the lady with whom I spoke said she'd waive the cancelation fee/deposit. Does anyone know how the refund will with since the charge says through onpeak?
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When did you cancel and what hotel was it? Trying to cancel one night at the Intercontinental but the hotel is saying I can’t get deposit back, (I’m trying to offer it here on the forum as a last resort)My hotel rooms were at MMM.
My hotel rooms were at MMM.
My friend had luck with changing the days at a hotel from Wednesday to Sunday and then calling the next day to cancel it and get their deposit back since it fell within the 7-day cancelation policy for that hotel.
Obviously it might not work and might just be a special case for them.
What day is your hotel for?
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I just checked in at MMM. For anyone staying here, they have moved the Starbucks over to the bottom of the North Tower, near the entrance to the old Nintendo Lounge/where the GoT Beer Bar was in previous years. The old Starbucks location at the top of the escalators now looks like the con-event beer place.Aww, so there really is no Nintendo Lounge this year? :(
Also, no resort fee on the OnPeak portion of my reservation!
Aww, so there really is no Nintendo Lounge this year? :(
It's the eSports Lounge this year.Aww, I was hoping they'd have both like last year. Thanks!
Aww, I was hoping they'd have both like last year. Thanks!
Yeah, I just checked, and my confirmation from MMM in 2018 listed the fee, but my final bill didn't include it.
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Aww, so there really is no Nintendo Lounge this year? :(
Also, do you find out if there's a resort fee one you check in? Still has it online, but I suppose it doesn't matter until I'm actually there.
Turns out I was wrong about the Nintendo Lounge... it is on the maps they posted around the MMM lobby this evening, in the same place as always.Thank you so much!!!
When I checked in, the person at the check-in desk (who happened to be the front desk supervisor) said that there was no resort fee on my OnPeak days, only the days I booked direct.
Heads up to those who are staying at MGH and paying with AMEX: you may have a special offer on your card to get $60 off a purchase on $300+ at any Grand Hyatt (it does not include other Hyatt brands such as Regency, Andaz, etc.) In order to qualify, you must log onto your AMEX account, go to the offers section, and click to add it to your card. This morning when checking out, I added it and split my bill between that and my regular card, and received the credit.
(Also, I can confirm that they did not charge me the $25 destination fee per night during SDCC. I asked but they said it did not show up at all.)
This is odd. I couldn’t find this offer. I found offers for the Omni and the Hilton and Kimpton Hotels, But not the Hyatt.
We stayed at MGH and did get charged the daily resort fee.
It looks like we need to call Hyatt again. Could you please remind me of the parking discount we were supposed to get because I don't think we got that either.Show them this from OnPeak.
They don't charge for those who book through OnPeak. I asked the desk twice regarding that before checking out. However, if you check out through the app, the fees might be there. I know the app did not deduct the parking discount. To make sure they did not charge anything they shouldn't, I went to the desk to check out.
What kind of room do you choose with your other reservation? the kind of $ and view (city, bay) you choose matters? or what kind of reservations have combined?
Never stayed with MMM before, when do they finalize the charge on your card?
My reservation has disappeared from my account completely and the panding auth dropped off. ???
We also stayed at MGH this year. At check in I was able to upgrade to a room with two queen beds facing the convention center with a great view.
I traded down to one bed because I was by myself.
This was my first time at MGH. Despite the longer walk--which helped me with my daily exercise goals--I found it so much better than MMM. I particularly liked having drinks and food at Sally's, which was shockingly uncrowded most of the time, and an occasional nightcap at the 40th floor bar. MMM's common areas are just too congested.
I've never put MGH on my hotel request, but I may next year.
I traded down to one bed because I was by myself.
This was my first time at MGH. Despite the longer walk--which helped me with my daily exercise goals--I found it so much better than MMM. I particularly liked having drinks and food at Sally's, which was shockingly uncrowded most of the time, and an occasional nightcap at the 40th floor bar. MMM's common areas are just too congested.
I've never put MGH on my hotel request, but I may next year.
Enjoyed my stay at MGH as well. I will post a review later but I didn’t find the distance to the convention center (or even Indigo Ballroom) that bad, and the fulfillment room being in my hotel prevented me from getting annoyed at having to walk all the way there only to find out the ticket was for a stupid poster. The only thing I really didn’t like was that it was a bit of a hike from grocery/convenience. (Which to be fair still wasn’t too far, but I usually grab a few jugs of water and carrying those back did get tiring.)
I moved over to the Bristol for Sun/Mon nights and think this would still be my preferred con hotel. I asked why it wasn’t on the con block this year but the employee wasn’t sure and even seemed surprised, since she said the hotel was definitely full with Comic-Con attendees.
As for MGH, I think it's still walkable to Ralph's.
Never stayed with MMM before, when do they finalize the charge on your card?Did your reservation ever appear in your account again? The charges went through, but I don't see stay anymore :(
My reservation has disappeared from my account completely and the panding auth dropped off. ???
I traded down to one bed because I was by myself.
This was my first time at MGH. Despite the longer walk--which helped me with my daily exercise goals--I found it so much better than MMM. I particularly liked having drinks and food at Sally's, which was shockingly uncrowded most of the time, and an occasional nightcap at the 40th floor bar. MMM's common areas are just too congested.
I've never put MGH on my hotel request, but I may next year.
I've seen comments about surprise charges and I have to add one instance here.
When checking out of the Omni, noticed that there was a valet charge for the last night. Since none of our group drove, I got them to take it off. After checking out I saw another charge on my CC that wasn't the final bill, and when looking at the online bill another valet overnight charge popped up (and funny enough it may have been for the night we were already gone, though I don't know if the parking charge dates align with the day you park or the day after). Had to call them to reverse the charge.
This is not the first time that this has happened to me; this actually occurred twice at the MGH. Is the hotel staff mis-entering the rooms or are people giving rooms numbers not of their own to get free parking? Since this is SDCC and all the rooms are virtually occupied, I would imagine that giving any room number will come back as being occupied.
If people are giving room numbers that aren't their own those people should be banned for life from the hotel. Heck I wonder if some people aren't even staying at the hotels and are just trying to get free parking...
At MGH, they actually looked for our names on a printed list to make sure we were staying there before letting us through. You can't give just a room number to get garage parking there.
Definitely walkable, because I did it.
Are the MMM stays not eligible for points? I know the Hyatt ones are, but the MMM ones are gone.
Am I able to get hotel points when I book that property through onPeak?
Yes, you can earn rewards points with your preferred hotel chain when booking in the official hotel block—simply enter your rewards or frequent guest number when booking through our online system. When we transfer your reservation details to the hotel approximately 2 weeks prior to the event, your frequent guest number will be included with your information and you will receive your points.
I did it too, but it wasn’t a pleasant walk carrying 3 jugs of water and a bag of necessities.
I did it too, but it wasn’t a pleasant walk carrying 3 jugs of water and a bag of necessities.
I stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt this year for the first time thanks to a fellow FOCC and I also made that round trip walk from Ralph's to the hotel. The round trip includes a case of 32 bottles of water and other groceries. But it wasn't bad because I didn't carry that case of water. I brought with me to Ralph's my empty carry-on suitcase. I loaded that case of water bottles and whatever else could fit into my carry-on and just rolled it back to the hotel room. I didn't notice any weird looks from anyone, not that it would bother me if anyone did.
I stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt this year for the first time thanks to a fellow FOCC and I also made that round trip walk from Ralph's to the hotel. The round trip includes a case of 32 bottles of water and other groceries. But it wasn't bad because I didn't carry that case of water. I brought with me to Ralph's my empty carry-on suitcase. I loaded that case of water bottles and whatever else could fit into my carry-on and just rolled it back to the hotel room. I didn't notice any weird looks from anyone, not that it would bother me if anyone did.
but did you eat at sallys??? :D
but did you eat at sallys??? :DNah, it looked expensive. I just took advantage of the MGH's offering of their popup snack stand next to the hotel registration desk. I'd pick up a hot dog and pizza for lunch and take about an hour break from the con. At the same time I get to charge my phone.
I know this thread is mostly dead, but I was wondering if anyone could help me with an issue I had.When the reservations were finally cancelled, did you receive notification from onPeak or MMM?
Before SDCC, I had 3 reservations placed at MMM - 2 were single-day rooms and 1 was for 5 days. When the reservations transferred over, I tried to see if I could somehow combine the deposits I had placed and just have one stay. I spoke to someone at MMM who said they couldn't transfer the deposits, but what she could do was cancel the 2 single-day rooms and waive the cancelation fee so that I would no longer be charged the deposit. I asked if that meant I would get my deposit back and she said yes because the fees would be waived.
But I never received my money back and MMM says to ask onPeak, while onPeak either tells me to contact MMM or says my deposit is non-refundable because of the deadline. When I agreed to the cancelation, I was led to believe MMM would have the deposits and they would have the say on being refunded, but now I'm told I'm SoL.
I tried to file a claim with my bank, but I found out today it was denied. Is there anything I can do in this situation? Or am I just out of luck for my stupidity? :/
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When the reservations were finally cancelled, did you receive notification from onPeak or MMM?MMM. The cancelation was made after the reservations (and I assume the deposits) transferred over from onPeak to MMM, which was the week before SDCC.
If MMM, then onPeak should have transferred your deposit over to MMM, and the money would have either been applied to your stay or refunded to you.
If onPeak, then it will be more difficult to get your deposit back, because of onPeak's cancellation policy. It really wouldn't matter what you were told by MMM.
Also, When was the reservation cancelled?
What was the reason the bank denied your claim?
MMM. The cancelation was made after the reservations (and I assume the deposits) transferred over from onPeak to MMM, which was the week before SDCC.
I was told by my bank that they determined the purchase was made by me or someone I gave authorization to, so they couldn't wouldn't do anything about it. I know they contacted onPeak because the charge was made by them. I can only assume onPeak explained their cancelation policy, although I explained to my bank that the deposit was transferred over to MMM, who canceled the rooms and told me I wouldn't be charged.
I'll try contacting MMM this week. When I tried to clear things up before, a rep at MMM responded to me saying onPeak had and would be in charge of my deposit, but I've gotten a lot of inconsistent answers.
Thanks for the assistance!
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I hope this gets cleared up for you soon. How terrible to still be dealing with this so long after SDCC has ended.
Thank you! Currently in an e-mail exchange with the Marriott, but it's increasingly looking like I might just be out $700. I need the help of someone here on FoCC, but they haven't been online in over a month. Oof.
Thank you! Currently in an e-mail exchange with the Marriott, but it's increasingly looking like I might just be out $700. I need the help of someone here on FoCC, but they haven't been online in over a month. Oof.
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If you know what member it is you might be able to send them a message. Since returning registration is coming up they may be checking the forum. I got notification on my email that you had quoted me, that might be another option.Thank you!