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Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 27, 2022, 10:29:59 AM
Well - people already seem to be discussing it, so let's start the 2023 thread (a great way to combat post-con depression is to discuss next year!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Karin on July 27, 2022, 02:36:22 PM
Well, next year I'm gonna try to get a hotel room for my group for the first time. We normally commute since we live close by but the late nights/early mornings were painful this year. The 2 hours we would save by not commuting sound wonderful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on July 27, 2022, 04:24:23 PM
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Well, next year I'm gonna try to get a hotel room for my group for the first time. We normally commute since we live close by but the late nights/early mornings were painful this year. The 2 hours we would save by not commuting sound wonderful.

We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Karin on July 27, 2022, 04:48:27 PM
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We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.

It's also the first year we braved Hall H Saturday, which is something we had fun doing and would do again but we all agreed that we need a place to have a real rest at least Friday and Saturday. No more commuting if I can help it. MMM looks perfect for us, I've always wanted to try the pool and then raid the hospitality suite for snacks haha. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on July 27, 2022, 06:40:18 PM
Yeah I live in LA, and with my comic con schedule I feel like commuting all 5 days would be hellish. You have traffic in the morning to deal with and exhaustion at night to deal with. Totally worth it to get a hotel. Some people call SDCC Nerd Prom, but I call it a Nerd Sleep Away Camp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on July 27, 2022, 07:20:26 PM
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Yeah I live in LA, and with my comic con schedule I feel like commuting all 5 days would be hellish. You have traffic in the morning to deal with and exhaustion at night to deal with. Totally worth it to get a hotel. Some people call SDCC Nerd Prom, but I call it a Nerd Sleep Away Camp.

Totally agree. I’ve commuted from LA and I’ve stayed in a hotel.

Hotel wins. Every. Time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on July 31, 2022, 01:57:10 AM
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Well, next year I'm gonna try to get a hotel room for my group for the first time. We normally commute since we live close by but the late nights/early mornings were painful this year. The 2 hours we would save by not commuting sound wonderful.

My sis and I teamed up with some random Twitter folks for a Hall H line, and one of the women in the group actually lives in San Diego and chose to stay in a downtown hotel just for the convenience, so yeah, I would totally get a hotel room!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on July 31, 2022, 11:15:07 AM
Even if I lived in San Diego, I would probably try and stay at one of the nearby hotels--because of the atmosphere.  It can be so much fun being more in the thick of things.  I want to experience as much of the atmopshere as possible.  If I had the funds...sure, I would do that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on July 31, 2022, 01:16:06 PM
Moxy hotel for 2023. Booking.com
https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/moxy-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaKQCiAECmAExuAEHyAEM2AED6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKSvpuXBsACAdICJGU5NzNmMGNiLWNiMTYtNGRlOS1iMTBhLTgxNWVkMThjZDI0ZtgCBOACAQ&sid=b3fb9e1d21b01d9f454fad1bac468393&aid=304142&ucfs=1&arphpl=1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&dest_id=2092&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&req_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&req_children=0&hpos=2&hapos=2&sr_order=popularity&srpvid=ec508c92d1270024&srepoch=1659297575&all_sr_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&highlighted_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&matching_block_id=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&sr_pri_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0__98325&tpi_r=2 (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/moxy-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaKQCiAECmAExuAEHyAEM2AED6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKSvpuXBsACAdICJGU5NzNmMGNiLWNiMTYtNGRlOS1iMTBhLTgxNWVkMThjZDI0ZtgCBOACAQ&sid=b3fb9e1d21b01d9f454fad1bac468393&aid=304142&ucfs=1&arphpl=1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&dest_id=2092&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&req_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&req_children=0&hpos=2&hapos=2&sr_order=popularity&srpvid=ec508c92d1270024&srepoch=1659297575&all_sr_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&highlighted_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&matching_block_id=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&sr_pri_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0__98325&tpi_r=2)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on July 31, 2022, 05:35:00 PM
Residence Inn Gaslamp is also available on booking.com (and marriott for direct through July 22) for 2023 SDCC dates. Booking is no-prepayment needed and free cancellation while Marriott is I believe deposit/prepay but refundable and cancellable. They're good rates too, will be roughly what I paid for HBF for the same number of nights this year! I just booked Residence Inn Gaslamp through booking. I would have done so through Marriott, but I really don't want to do a deposit at the moment. Also, when I pulled it up on my phone on Marriott earlier, it was letting me choose July 23 for check-out (Sunday,) but now it it's limiting me to Saturday. Might check back tomorrow to see if that changes.

Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)
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@SD_Comic_Con
 If anyone is already looking at backup hotels for SDCC 2023, Residence Inn Gaslamp has a few affordable room available (Tuesday to Sunday) with free cancellation and no prepayment required.
https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=898409&label=affnetawin-index_pub-214459_site-_pname-Honey%20Science%20Corporation_plc-ext_ts-g8003223918026728064-a8699567526390388350_clkid-6776_1659310823_40549ec6bf627a158b16ac65e9ad15e2&sid=f552df620f224805c669330e1d9858d1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&city=20015725&highlighted_hotels=190633&hlrd=with_av&keep_landing=1&no_rooms=1&redirected=1&source=hotel&srpvid=4ac7a1b145fd0103&room1=A,A,A,; (https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=898409&label=affnetawin-index_pub-214459_site-_pname-Honey%20Science%20Corporation_plc-ext_ts-g8003223918026728064-a8699567526390388350_clkid-6776_1659310823_40549ec6bf627a158b16ac65e9ad15e2&sid=f552df620f224805c669330e1d9858d1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&city=20015725&highlighted_hotels=190633&hlrd=with_av&keep_landing=1&no_rooms=1&redirected=1&source=hotel&srpvid=4ac7a1b145fd0103&room1=A,A,A,;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on August 01, 2022, 08:24:26 AM
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We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.
I live about 20-25 mins up the 15 from downtown, and while the commute is manageable I would absolutely stay in a hotel within walking distance if I could.  Not only do I often miss all the nighttime shenanigans with out-of-town friends and line group peeps, but when things like this year's Hall H line debacle happen (I got my wristband Friday night for C a few mins before midnight, and had to be back downtown around 6am after the hard core security for Friday's Hall H line wouldn't let people leave security area after around 6:45amish), that commute felt not-so-fun.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on August 01, 2022, 12:01:57 PM
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Residence Inn Gaslamp is also available on booking.com (and marriott for direct through July 22) for 2023 SDCC dates. Booking is no-prepayment needed and free cancellation while Marriott is I believe deposit/prepay but refundable and cancellable. They're good rates too, will be roughly what I paid for HBF for the same number of nights this year! I just booked Residence Inn Gaslamp through booking. I would have done so through Marriott, but I really don't want to do a deposit at the moment. Also, when I pulled it up on my phone on Marriott earlier, it was letting me choose July 23 for check-out (Sunday,) but now it it's limiting me to Saturday. Might check back tomorrow to see if that changes.

Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)

Residence Inn only has single bed rooms, or else I'd jump on this for backup. I know they have rooms with a soft bed, but judging from the pictures, it'd be very cramped. But having a kitchen would be nice to have.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on August 01, 2022, 05:31:18 PM
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Residence Inn only has single bed rooms, or else I'd jump on this for backup. I know they have rooms with a soft bed, but judging from the pictures, it'd be very cramped. But having a kitchen would be nice to have.

Yeah, honestly something that I hate is that you never get to see pictures of when the rooms have the sofa bed extended into an actual bed. It's not just Residence Inn but basically anywhere that also advertises a sofa bed. You never get to see what the space looks like if it's out and I can never find customer pictures of them like that too. But honestly, hotel rooms with two beds are usually pretty cramped either way and my friends and I aren't hugely picky, so I just went for it. I do know they have rooms w/ the sofa bed in which the orientation of the furniture is different and sometimes that looks like it'd be better space wise, but it's hard to tell if it's a different type of room type either...

Honestly, just because that irks me so much, if I ever end up staying at a hotel with a sofa bed, I'll probably get pictures of how it looks when extended, even if I'm not using it, just so I can make a review with it lmao

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Residence Inn Gaslamp is also available on booking.com (and marriott for direct through July 22) for 2023 SDCC dates. Booking is no-prepayment needed and free cancellation while Marriott is I believe deposit/prepay but refundable and cancellable. They're good rates too, will be roughly what I paid for HBF for the same number of nights this year! I just booked Residence Inn Gaslamp through booking. I would have done so through Marriott, but I really don't want to do a deposit at the moment. Also, when I pulled it up on my phone on Marriott earlier, it was letting me choose July 23 for check-out (Sunday,) but now it it's limiting me to Saturday. Might check back tomorrow to see if that changes.

Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)

Just checked, they haven't opened up reservations for Saturday night yet for booking directly. It's still locked to July 22, 2023 as the last day you can book.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on August 05, 2022, 07:59:10 PM
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Well - people already seem to be discussing it, so let's start the 2023 thread (a great way to combat post-con depression is to discuss next year!!!

Just checked MMM for next year, and the dates are all blocked off.

A new Marriott Hotel is opening up in the Gaslamp in October.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/

Should be interesting to see what it will be like when it opens and if it will be offered in the sale next year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on August 06, 2022, 12:27:08 AM
It looks super fancy. I wouldn't be surprised if we have another Pendry on our hands (ie, it's on the hotel list, but no one gets it through the lottery).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on August 06, 2022, 03:53:28 PM
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Just checked MMM for next year, and the dates are all blocked off.

A new Marriott Hotel is opening up in the Gaslamp in October.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/

Should be interesting to see what it will be like when it opens and if it will be offered in the sale next year.

FWIW that's about a 15 min. walk/.6 miles from Convention Center.
For comparison Hard Rock Hotel = 4 min. walk/.2 miles; Omni = same
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on August 09, 2022, 11:41:37 AM
I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on August 09, 2022, 01:41:22 PM
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I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.

Me too.  Hard Rock.  Hard pass.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on August 09, 2022, 06:01:43 PM
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I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.

I actually did the same, but moreso it's probably off my top list of 6 completely and not just to the bottom. I'll replace it with something of roughly the same distance anyway. The worst part, I feel like when I was reading the recent reviews I thought, "Oh this sounds very familiar," meaning I had probably heard things vaguely in that vein on the forum in the past (meaning before this year etc.) and it still never came off the list until now when I gave it more conscious thought. Considering Devorah mentioned that some of the restrictions had pretty much always been around during SDCC, I feel like I just ignored the negatives in past years when it was on my list. I told my friends to remind me if I forgot to take it off for next year. Honestly, maybe in the past I thought I could deal, but I definitely won't deal with restrictions like that these days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on August 09, 2022, 08:33:25 PM
Yes Hard Rock is horrible...everyone please don't try and book it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on August 09, 2022, 11:23:50 PM
In my younger days, I would've loved to have stayed at the Hard Rock. But I've become that guy that loves my peace & quiet at night. It's also why I've moved Omni a little further down my list (it used to be my first choice), because depending on the floor and direction your room is facing, you could be sleeping to the THUMP THUMPS over at the Hard Rock and/or Gaslamp. The loudest years were when NerdHQ was at PetCo.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on August 10, 2022, 01:17:27 PM
All of this info is so important. The Bayfront has always been my number one choice, but sometimes things happen and you don't get your top choice, so it is good to know how other hotels are during SDCC.  I did stay once during SDCC at the Hard Rock (about 5 years ago) at that time the only issues I had was making sure I had my room key before trying to get in, and not having access to the hot tub, but after hearing all of these reviews it will probably come off my top 6.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on August 10, 2022, 03:51:20 PM
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I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.

It has never been on my list.  Too few rooms and too much hassle.  If I am not going to get my top choice then there is no use wasting my next chance there.  It's not strategic. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on August 10, 2022, 04:46:05 PM
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It has never been on my list.  Too few rooms and too much hassle.  If I am not going to get my top choice then there is no use wasting my next chance there.  It's not strategic.
It’s why I never put Hilton Gaslamp on my list (or if I do, it’ll be in my second lottery submission). Despite its prime location, there just doesn’t seem to be that many rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on August 10, 2022, 06:45:25 PM
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I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.

I always had it on my list, because of its location, but it was never my first choice.  Now that I hear about these issues, it'll definitely come off my list. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on August 12, 2022, 11:55:16 AM
The info about the challenges of the Hard Rock, have me kind of sad about it.  I wanted to maybe be supercool and stay there once.  Perhaps they will make some 'attitude adjustments' and more soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on September 01, 2022, 01:13:18 PM
What’s wrong with the Hard Rock again? I miss the gruesome detail.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on September 01, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
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What’s wrong with the Hard Rock again? I miss the gruesome detail.

see @kamisbutterfly (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8066) post here:

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12066.msg317513#msg317513

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on September 01, 2022, 08:15:41 PM
Hmmm I think the main problem is Hard Rock is tailored to celebrities during Comic Con. Everything is about impressing and making sure these celebrities come back during Comic Con and continue hosting all the industry parties there. I don’t think it can be helped. I lived at the Wyndham Bayfront. It was nice and peaceful. The only celebrities were the waiters and server at Claim Jumpers. They were rockstars.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on September 02, 2022, 10:28:09 AM
Heads up, Marriott just cancelled a reservation I had for the Moxy for next year's dates. I wonder if they're going through and purging to prepare to offer rooms with the sale next year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on September 02, 2022, 01:40:09 PM
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Heads up, Marriott just cancelled a reservation I had for the Moxy for next year's dates. I wonder if they're going through and purging to prepare to offer rooms with the sale next year?

Say What???!! Not good news at all. :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on September 02, 2022, 01:57:36 PM
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Say What???!! Not good news at all. :(

I called Marriott corporate, they didn't have an explanation and suggested I call the Moxy front desk. I did, and I'm awaiting a call back, but we shall see!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on September 02, 2022, 04:26:16 PM
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I called Marriott corporate, they didn't have an explanation and suggested I call the Moxy front desk. I did, and I'm awaiting a call back, but we shall see!

Isn't that sort of the norm?  Aren't there times when some hotels 'forget' that's the week of Comic-Con.  When I checked it for availability that week, it said 'sold out'
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SyndE on September 03, 2022, 04:46:44 PM
Does anyone have any experience staying either north (on the Coaster route) or south (on the trolley blue line route) as opposed to in SD? The reason I ask is that I'm An Old Person  ::) and honestly am done with the con by 8pm nightly, or at least I was this year. I wouldn't mind staying up (or down) the coast a little bit, and maybe even avoiding con at all on Saturday.

This year I stayed (by choice, early bird) at the Doubletree Mission Valley, right across from the trolley stop. It was fine, if getting a little worn. There are also no fridges in the rooms and if you want food, you pretty much have to get it delivered. However, I am not a con nightlife person anymore, and I can't see myself camping out for Hall H. So, it might be nice to stay away from the maddening crowd a bit.

Any advice would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on September 04, 2022, 11:53:57 AM
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Does anyone have any experience staying either north (on the Coaster route) or south (on the trolley blue line route) as opposed to in SD? The reason I ask is that I'm An Old Person  ::) and honestly am done with the con by 8pm nightly, or at least I was this year. I wouldn't mind staying up (or down) the coast a little bit, and maybe even avoiding con at all on Saturday.

Unless you want to stay far away, the Coaster is not an option.  It's a regional train and not really metro.  So it doesn't stop very often and the stops are wide apart.  It does stop close to a beach in many places though.

The Blue Line Trolley also goes North with more frequent and shorter stops.  In particular the UTC stop is in an area with a lot of hotels and a big shopping center so has plenty of places to eat.  Being UCSD/La Jolla though, it's not cheap.  It's reasonably close to beaches and my favorite La Jolla shores.

If value is what you are after, the Blue Line south will take you there.  I've said it before, but if I wasn't local I would seriously considering staying at the border.  There are places there with good reviews at a bargain price.  Of course that area has lots of cheap and great food as well as a huge outlet mall.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on September 04, 2022, 03:38:17 PM
I stayed in Chula vista for years before the prices got stupid
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on September 15, 2022, 06:29:05 PM
Cancellation notices for the Residence Inn have been going out
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on September 15, 2022, 07:55:16 PM
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Cancellation notices for the Residence Inn have been going out

Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation notices
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on September 16, 2022, 05:48:23 AM
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Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation notices
I had a reservation and mine was cancelled.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on September 16, 2022, 07:24:27 AM
Were the reservations for the Residence Inn that have been cancelled scheduled directly with the Marriott or through another site? This is disturbing...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on September 16, 2022, 02:51:35 PM
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Heads up, Marriott just cancelled a reservation I had for the Moxy for next year's dates. I wonder if they're going through and purging to prepare to offer rooms with the sale next year?
Just had my Moxy reservation for next year cancelled. the email blamed it on an “internet glitch”.  Whatever…


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on September 16, 2022, 06:43:26 PM
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Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation notices

Both.  I booked directly through Marriott.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on September 16, 2022, 07:43:45 PM
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Were the reservations for the Residence Inn that have been cancelled scheduled directly with the Marriott or through another site? This is disturbing...
Mine was booked directly with them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on September 17, 2022, 04:47:57 AM
Thinking about this past year, I do not remember hearing about this many folk getting cancellations of directly booked early  Marriott hotel reservations. I admired those who were able to book early. Looks like those days may be gone.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on September 17, 2022, 05:08:14 AM
Yeah, the Residence Inn didn’t cancel for this year, even though I was concerned they would.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on September 17, 2022, 10:14:01 AM
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Thinking about this past year, I do not remember hearing about this many folk getting cancellations of directly booked early  Marriott hotel reservations. I admired those who were able to book early. Looks like those days may be gone.  :(
FWIW that would've been fall of 2019: a lot of space between then and now (with one or two major global events that occurred that may've clouded memories a bit as well  :P ).

I think this type of thing happens annually: people try to get ahead of the rush by pre-booking for the following year's Con, and the system letting them in-the-moment.  Only later do the hotels cancel reservations knowing they can likely charge more in the lotto or whatnot (or maybe/also they are contractually obligated to ONLY take reservations during and after the lotto, for some specific hotels).  Not all cancel, and some hotels actually honor their reservation/customers.  But many do, and with the way the economy has been the last year or so, with "inflation" (read: corporate greed) meaning prices in 2022 are significantly higher than in 2021, I suspect more hoteliers will cancel already booked reservations this year in anticipation of higher costs next year
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 05:16:37 PM
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Just had my Moxy reservation for next year cancelled. the email blamed it on an “internet glitch”.  Whatever…


Sent from my ???? using
I got the same thing. Then I called the hotel and they said that the Marriott has set up a number just for this BS. People have said that Marriott is infamous for doing these cancellations to get the higher prices
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on September 17, 2022, 07:55:47 PM
This is business, and hotels are for profit entities.  The major chains operate this way all over the world.  The prices are higher during the Con, but the hotels also realize they can only go so high.  I checked the first hotel I stayed at in 2015 on Shelter Island.  I could make a reservation now, and they'd take it.  Of course it would be about $120/night more than 'normal', because it's the week of the Con.  I'm sure all the chains would love to charge $1000/night, if they thought they could get it, but that might be too risky.  You can only push your potential customers so far.  So they weigh their options, and quote prices they feel will give them the best results.  Which are profitability AND full capacity. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on September 17, 2022, 08:49:12 PM
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I got the same thing. Then I called the hotel and they said that the Marriott has set up a number just for this BS. People have said that Marriott is infamous for doing these cancellations to get the higher prices
If you get anywhere with the number you got please share.  Was looking forward to locking in a room early with a full kitchen to take my family next year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on September 17, 2022, 09:45:08 PM
I booked via booking.com for the Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp on the off chance it actually worked and didn't get cancelled. So far, it hasn't been cancelled, though of course I suspect that it partially has to do with it being a third-party site. I imagine maybe it hasn't been sent to Marriott's booking systems yet and that's why.

I honestly always take these early bookings for my back-up hotels, especially if they're for reasonable pricing etc., as dubious at best in terms of if they'll work out. In the back of my mind, I hope for the best but won't be surprised if it doesn't at all get honored.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out though long term. Especially with returning reg coming up soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 10:37:45 PM
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I booked via booking.com for the Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp on the off chance it actually worked and didn't get cancelled. So far, it hasn't been cancelled, though of course I suspect that it partially has to do with it being a third-party site. I imagine maybe it hasn't been sent to Marriott's booking systems yet and that's why.

I honestly always take these early bookings for my back-up hotels, especially if they're for reasonable pricing etc., as dubious at best in terms of if they'll work out. In the back of my mind, I hope for the best but won't be surprised if it doesn't at all get honored.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out though long term. Especially with returning reg coming up soon.
I booked via booking.com and they still cancelled.if I weee you, I would call them to make sure your reservation is still good.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on September 17, 2022, 11:30:49 PM
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I booked via booking.com and they still cancelled.if I weee you, I would call them to make sure your reservation is still good.

Oh! Thanks for the heads up!! I'd only seen people (in the discord) mention that their booking.com ones still seemed to be fine, though it's a bit scattered in terms of dates it was said. I'll go ahead and contact them about it. It was a back-up reservation regardless, but it would be nice to know earlier than later if it's already going to be cancelled.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 11:35:18 PM
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Oh! Thanks for the heads up!! I'd only seen people (in the discord) mention that their booking.com ones still seemed to be fine, though it's a bit scattered in terms of dates it was said. I'll go ahead and contact them about it. It was a back-up reservation regardless, but it would be nice to know earlier than later if it's already going to be cancelled.
contact the hotel not booking.com. Since Marriott did the cancellations.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on September 18, 2022, 08:59:28 AM
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FWIW that would've been fall of 2019: a lot of space between then and now (with one or two major global events that occurred that may've clouded memories a bit as well  :P ).

When I had been looking--Marriott did not open rooms for 2022 outside of the SDCC block until August 2021.  I would be really, really surprised if someone had managed to book rooms in 2019 and carry them through to 2022.  But I may have misunderstood your post... :-X
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on October 05, 2022, 10:36:49 PM
I just checked Marriott dates and they said sold out :(. Definitely not going to look at omni since they did shady practice last year of changing the price even though you had a confirmation email with the rates. They decided to change it a few months before the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on October 16, 2022, 08:33:08 AM
Should we start looking for hotels to book now or wait? I don't know if things have changed since 2017 (last time I did SDCC). I remember there was a lotto or something for hotels. I lucked out in 2017 and was able to get a room at Horton Grand Hotel. Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on October 16, 2022, 10:10:15 AM
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Should we start looking for hotels to book now or wait? I don't know if things have changed since 2017 (last time I did SDCC). I remember there was a lotto or something for hotels. I lucked out in 2017 and was able to get a room at Horton Grand Hotel. Thanks!
They haven't announced that there won't be a hotel lottery, so for now it is safe to assume they will do the same as last year. For 2022 they did the hotel lottery same as usual. There may be one that shows up on booking.com or the like, but most of the hotels have it locked down and blacked out in preparation for the lottery.  The process itself might change or the company doing the lottery/allotment might change, but the hotels have everything blacked out for now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on October 23, 2022, 03:47:08 PM
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Should we start looking for hotels to book now or wait? I don't know if things have changed since 2017 (last time I did SDCC). I remember there was a lotto or something for hotels. I lucked out in 2017 and was able to get a room at Horton Grand Hotel. Thanks!

You can start looking and use it as backup plan in case the hotel lottery doesn't work out. It will probably be more expensive now since it doesn't have the rates. I would be looking for one that allows free cancellation up to a certain time frame. Stay away from Omni because they will definitely change the rates on you regardless of the rate you initially booked.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on October 23, 2022, 04:03:06 PM
Looks like there will be a hotel sale for 2023.  From the SDCC website:

"Comic-Con 2023’s general hotel reservation event in early 2023 will include the downtown hotels closest to the San Diego Convention Center, however, you should know you can score an amazing deal before then on a hotel reservation in our Early Bird Hotel Sale!"

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels   (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on November 29, 2022, 09:18:12 AM
Early Bird Hotel Information Posted.

Seems early to me, but whatever... :)


https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/early-bird-hotel-sale-back-comic-con-2023
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on November 29, 2022, 10:59:50 AM
Hmmm, did they sell out already? Went to the site and put in dates and they all said unavailable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on November 29, 2022, 11:11:06 AM
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Hmmm, did they sell out already? Went to the site and put in dates and they all said unavailable.

A sell out already would be..insane.  Probably a glitch. ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on November 29, 2022, 11:30:42 AM
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Early Bird Hotel Information Posted.

Seems early to me, but whatever... :)


https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/early-bird-hotel-sale-back-comic-con-2023
thx for the heads up!
i pushed it out to the social feeds & discord
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on November 29, 2022, 11:33:01 AM
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Hmmm, did they sell out already? Went to the site and put in dates and they all said unavailable.

I was just able to add a Days inn room to my cart.... glitch is my thinking ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on November 29, 2022, 03:24:18 PM
Maybe I booked them all  >:D

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: FlamedLiquid on November 29, 2022, 04:22:04 PM
My friends and I got a room booked at Double Tree  by Mission Valley. One less thing down. Just have the flight left.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on November 30, 2022, 07:30:46 PM
The list on the CCI Early Bird page has Sheraton Mission Valley, San Diego, but it is not showing on the ONPEAK page.

eta: Other than that, the list is exactly the same as last year (so maybe there was copy and paste going on, and they forgot to remove that one. Or, it will show up later)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on January 17, 2023, 01:54:54 AM
After many years of only getting two days, usually Thursday and Sunday, somehow i got all four days plus PN (I am still shocked) and I would really really like a downtown hotel since this might be my last year. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on January 18, 2023, 06:20:31 AM
I've been looking periodically for discount hotels for downtown, and nothing have gone down at all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on January 18, 2023, 10:11:40 AM
They won't go down in price.  In fact, if you look at the prices for hotels right now and then compare the rates for comic con it's really sickening.  The hotels really price gouge.  I get it, they took a hard hit during the pandemic, and running a hotel has got to be fiercely expensive, but what I noticed in last year's hotelapcolypse is that hotels such as the Manchester Grand Hyatt, which is a very nice one btw, kept releasing more rooms here and there as the convention date grew closer.  A cluster of rooms would suddenly be available on the "second chance" waitlist long after the confirmation deadline passed and I have to wonder if the hotels didn't participate as "robustly" as they have in the past with the lottery discounts.  It's an assumption of mine NOT based on any facts, so I am only voicing an opinion based on an observation. It was really irritating though and I was already locked in to my room at the Kona Kai and would have had to forfeit an entire night's stay to snag a MGH and that was not worth it.  The Kona is a very nice hotel btw, and if you like quiet, it's the place for quiet because everything shuts down by 10 pm, even on Fri and Sat night. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 18, 2023, 10:40:17 AM
I mean, it's absolutely true that the downtown hotels are going to attempt to screw you out of as much money as they possibly can at every turn. But I believe their participation in the lottery is a contractual obligation - i.e., they are required to offer x number of rooms at x rate through CCI's hotel service (currently OnPeak), or they are in breach of their contract with CCI and could potentially be sued.

But they would love to sell every single other room they have available at prices 2-30 times their normal nightly rate. If they can do that by releasing them at times advantageous to them (right after cancellation deadlines, for instance, so they could potentially sell the same room twice - once to the person who canceled but abandoned a non-refundable night, and once to someone new), they absolutely will.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on January 18, 2023, 11:41:01 AM
Well it's also supply and demand.  The comic-con block takes up a lot of rooms limiting the supply of otherwise available downtown rooms.  But there's still a lot ofd demand to stay downtown, plus some people could even be there on non comic-con business.  That just naturally is going to drive up the prices.  Even before Covid, I noticed that available downtown rooms were usually listed at 5x their normal rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on January 19, 2023, 08:47:01 AM
This is nothing new.  Blocks of rooms at prime downtown hotels always become available in later weeks, past the deposit deadline.  Keep in mind that hotels are setting aside blocks not just for attendees but exhibitors and studios and the latter often don't know what they are promoting or who they're bringing until the very last minute. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on January 19, 2023, 12:01:08 PM
its been a while since I've been (2017) when has the general sale been in previous years?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on January 19, 2023, 01:25:59 PM
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its been a while since I've been (2017) when has the general sale been in previous years?

2018 and 2019 it was April

2022, it was May
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on January 19, 2023, 01:58:14 PM
Hotelpocalypse for 2022 was April 28.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 19, 2023, 02:09:22 PM
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2018 and 2019 it was April

2022, it was May

No, last year (2022) it was 4/28.
Before that, it's been April every year since 2016.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on January 19, 2023, 02:18:55 PM
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No, last year (2022) it was 4/28.
Before that, it's been April every year since 2016.

oops...

i was looking at my hotel confirmation email, which came in May.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on January 19, 2023, 04:07:28 PM
My spidey sense says it may come as early as April this year since everything seems to be back to normal.  Last year it was still so rough after a two year hiatus. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on January 19, 2023, 04:39:12 PM
It’s been April the last 3 times.  Forget Spidey sense, that’s the smart money.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on January 26, 2023, 06:08:22 AM
FROM 2022

COMIC-CON 2022
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
will open Thursday, April 28, 2022
at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on January 26, 2023, 07:03:38 AM
shall I start a poll for when the hotel reservations will happen for 2023?

#halfJoking
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on January 26, 2023, 07:05:36 AM
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shall I start a poll for when the hotel reservations will happen for 2023?

#halfJoking
sounds good
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on January 26, 2023, 07:42:10 AM
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shall I start a poll for when the hotel reservations will happen for 2023?

#halfJoking

Yes.  It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on January 26, 2023, 08:35:11 AM
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Yes.  It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)

someone else is welcome to do it. LOL
I'm slammed till next week
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on January 26, 2023, 04:35:26 PM
For only the second time since 2012, I'm going to join the Hotelapocalypse instead of Ace Parking.  Last year I stayed in a hotel that was almost an hour drive from the convention site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on January 27, 2023, 09:15:21 AM
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Yes.  It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)
ok it's started
lmk if there's any other dates/options etc all
I do parking lottery so hotels are a little out of my depth
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on January 27, 2023, 10:12:39 AM
May the 4th....just for all the bad jokes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on January 27, 2023, 11:06:30 AM
I'm still unsure why they choose a Thursday morning to do this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on January 27, 2023, 11:09:33 AM
It hasn’t always been a Thursday.  It’s just turned out that way for the last two.
My pick is April 6 since I’ll be in London for Star Wars Celebration then.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 27, 2023, 11:24:01 AM
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I'm still unsure why they choose a Thursday morning to do this.

Because OnPeak doesn't work weekends. (I'm aware this is an incredibly stupid reason, especially since none of the person-to-room matching is done in real time, but that doesn't make it less true.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 27, 2023, 05:10:34 PM
I voted the day that I want it to happen, not the day I think it will happen.

We shall see....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario_c on January 28, 2023, 09:00:07 AM
I'm thinking 4/20. I tried to go back and grab what dates the heads up emails went out and the on-sale dates were (thank you twitter hashtags  ;D ) and put those dates against when Wondercon was that year since they seem to get past that before getting into SDCC hotels.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVpJmfCx/Screenshot-2023-01-28-at-11-49-12-AM.png)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on January 28, 2023, 09:08:52 AM
Great info. I am hoping for earlier this year. We shall see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on January 29, 2023, 03:31:21 PM
I voted April 27 based on last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on January 30, 2023, 01:49:22 PM
I say April as usual, but early part of the month.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on January 30, 2023, 02:34:10 PM
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I'm thinking 4/20. I tried to go back and grab what dates the heads up emails went out and the on-sale dates were (thank you twitter hashtags  ;D ) and put those dates against when Wondercon was that year since they seem to get past that before getting into SDCC hotels.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVpJmfCx/Screenshot-2023-01-28-at-11-49-12-AM.png)

Last year, the heads up email was only TWO days before? That was cruel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on January 30, 2023, 02:46:30 PM
It was also just 2 days in 2019.  Think that’s the new norm.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on January 30, 2023, 03:00:47 PM
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It was also just 2 days in 2019.  Think that’s the new norm.

Crikey. Think I had better start my review and list now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: pkthecat on January 30, 2023, 05:49:53 PM
I say second Thursday after Wondercon
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on February 04, 2023, 10:40:00 AM
I would have to guess first week of April, they usually like to let the smoke clear from Wondercon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on February 04, 2023, 01:37:43 PM
I feel like I am preparing for battle, training troops and am preparing a boot camp training video for new people to our buying group and I cannot stress enough the need for speed, practice, practice, practice and drilling. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on February 04, 2023, 01:44:45 PM
I hope no one is offended by this, but based upon how "alert" (that's sarcasm) and "cheerful" (that is NOT sarcasm) some of my most grumpy and non-morning students were last year on April 20 (aka 420) I don't think they will hold it on April 20, just sayin...Seriously...one of my students, who was Miss NON-congeniality every day...I mean NOTHING would make this girl smile...waltzed into class that morning all smiles...and I asked her why she was so cheerful that morning her response was "Oh I had some REALLY good coffee this morning Miss!"  Being clueless of course I was mystified until her two besties snarted snickering...and they said "It's 420 Miss, you know...as in, weed???" And then it hit me...ahhh.  "Well" I said "In that case, since it puts you in such a positive mood, you should have coffee every morning."  I think it shocked them that I could actually show a sense of humor about it.  I wasn't happy she was stoned, but in her case, I was willing to make an exception because this girl was just borderline hostile all the time.  So my vote is for April 7.  May the odds be ever in our favor.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on February 04, 2023, 02:04:58 PM
Don’t really think 420 falls into CCI’s calculations.  Hoping for any other Thursday that month than the 6th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on February 05, 2023, 08:59:55 AM
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I hope no one is offended by this, but based upon how "alert" (that's sarcasm) and "cheerful" (that is NOT sarcasm) some of my most grumpy and non-morning students were last year on April 20 (aka 420) I don't think they will hold it on April 20, just sayin...Seriously...one of my students, who was Miss NON-congeniality every day...I mean NOTHING would make this girl smile...waltzed into class that morning all smiles...and I asked her why she was so cheerful that morning her response was "Oh I had some REALLY good coffee this morning Miss!"  Being clueless of course I was mystified until her two besties snarted snickering...and they said "It's 420 Miss, you know...as in, weed???" And then it hit me...ahhh.  "Well" I said "In that case, since it puts you in such a positive mood, you should have coffee every morning."  I think it shocked them that I could actually show a sense of humor about it.  I wasn't happy she was stoned, but in her case, I was willing to make an exception because this girl was just borderline hostile all the time.  So my vote is for April 7.  May the odds be ever in our favor.

BEST story, like, laugh out loud funny. Thank you.
Yes, there are some folks who def. need that daily adjustment to function in society.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on February 06, 2023, 02:28:31 PM
I voted 4/20 based on last year in comparison to Wondercon, but starting to feel like they might do it a little earlier.  I'm also trying to figure out this year if I'm going to go for MMM like usual or try somewhere I've never stayed before like Omni.  The convenience of MMM is hard to pass up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clemson on February 22, 2023, 11:21:46 AM
Hey folks, first time SDCC attendee here. I was reading through this thread and the hotel reviews thread and wanted to see if anyone could confirm whether the rates through the SDCC Hotel Lottery qualify for points and qualification credit for hotel status programs? Namely interested in Hyatt and Marriott. Sometimes discounted/block rates don't qualify for stay credit and it wasn't clear to me whether these rates would qualify or not.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on February 22, 2023, 11:33:59 AM
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Hey folks, first time SDCC attendee here. I was reading through this thread and the hotel reviews thread and wanted to see if anyone could confirm whether the rates through the SDCC Hotel Lottery qualify for points and qualification credit for hotel status programs? Namely interested in Hyatt and Marriott. Sometimes discounted/block rates don't qualify for stay credit and it wasn't clear to me whether these rates would qualify or not.

Welcome! Marriott has always credited my stays with no hassle at all. I always verify they have my info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on February 22, 2023, 11:34:28 AM
I’ve gotten Marriott and Hilton points for my SDCC stays.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clemson on February 22, 2023, 11:45:40 AM
Awesome, thanks for the quick replies! TBH, I'm more worried about the night credits as opposed to the points. Good to know that these rates seem to qualify!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on February 23, 2023, 03:07:57 PM
REALLY hoping its not April 20th - I am traveling that day so it would be very difficult - hoping for any other date. lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on February 24, 2023, 12:02:11 PM
Is it harder to try and get one multiple rooms instead of just one? Our group has grown a bit and we have been cramming everyone into one room. However, I am thinking I want to try for two rooms and spread out a bit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on February 24, 2023, 12:07:00 PM
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Is it harder to try and get one multiple rooms instead of just one? Our group has grown a bit and we have been cramming everyone into one room. However, I am thinking I want to try for two rooms and spread out a bit.

Yes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on February 24, 2023, 02:00:28 PM
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Is it harder to try and get one multiple rooms instead of just one? Our group has grown a bit and we have been cramming everyone into one room. However, I am thinking I want to try for two rooms and spread out a bit.

We always stay at the MGH and never have a problem requesting more than one room.

It all depends on when you get into the form  :-\
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on February 24, 2023, 03:39:06 PM
What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on February 24, 2023, 05:21:16 PM
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What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?

As @TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842) said...

"It all depends on when you get into the form"

That is the key.   The only thing that increases your chance of getting what you want, is if you get in immediately!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on February 25, 2023, 07:32:21 AM
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What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?

That's actually a good question.  The most important thing is when you get into the form, but I've always wondered if having a longer stay and/or arriving earlier in the week makes a difference.  I'm sure the hotels want to fill the rooms early in the week, not just the weekend nights, so it would make sense from their perspective to place the longer requests first. I don't know.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on February 25, 2023, 08:50:16 AM
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That's actually a good question.  The most important thing is when you get into the form, but I've always wondered if having a longer stay and/or arriving earlier in the week makes a difference.  I'm sure the hotels want to fill the rooms early in the week, not just the weekend nights, so it would make sense from their perspective to place the longer requests first. I don't know.

Might be a good question to ask on the after sale survey.

What time did you get into the form?

How many days were requested?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on February 25, 2023, 08:58:04 AM
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What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?

Like Kevin said in "Home Alone"-  I've wondered about that for years! (or something like that  :) )
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on February 26, 2023, 01:34:07 PM
Are there plans to create groups for this so that everyone tries for someone and transfer hotels if needed?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on February 27, 2023, 09:28:10 AM
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Are there plans to create groups for this so that everyone tries for someone and transfer hotels if needed?

No, but we do help facilitate room trading once people get their results. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on February 27, 2023, 10:12:58 AM
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Are there plans to create groups for this so that everyone tries for someone and transfer hotels if needed?

There will likely be an exchange for active members.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 10:19:16 AM
That's fine too. Just as long as there's a way for us members to get hotels w some sort of help from others


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There will likely be an exchange for active members.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on February 27, 2023, 11:10:13 AM
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That's fine too. Just as long as there's a way for us members to get hotels w some sort of help from others

I think the better way to think about it is that you are going to have great luck and help the members here get a hotel! 

Sure we provide a system to help each other but it only works if everyone here has the mentality of helping.  Pay it forward is really how this works.  No one is required to help anyone and everyone gets to choose who they help.

Remember the forum doesn't have any access to hotels, you don't simply get a hotel here because you are a member.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 11:27:18 AM
I think you read it and took it the wrong way. It wasn't meant to be written off as entitlement. It was more of a grateful that there is a system in here where members are willing to help others and it's not a "every man for himself" mindset here.


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I think the better way to think about it is that you are going to have great luck and help the members here get a hotel! 

Sure we provide a system to help each other but it only works if everyone here has the mentality of helping.  Pay it forward is really how this works.  No one is required to help anyone and everyone gets to choose who they help.

Remember the forum doesn't have any access to hotels, you don't simply get a hotel here because you are a member.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on February 27, 2023, 11:37:58 AM
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I think you read it and took it the wrong way. It wasn't meant to be written off as entitlement. It was more of a grateful that there is a system in here where members are willing to help others and it's not a "every man for himself" mindset here.

I apologize I did,  another example of where text can go wrong.   I appreciate you letting me know what you meant.

We really do have a special place here.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 11:55:12 AM
No problemo! I know there are times it can be misconstrued. I just wanted to clear it up so you didn't think I'm snobby haha. I just like that the act of helping and trading/giving up a hotel if they don't need it and giving it to others is allowed and embraced here.


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I apologize I did,  another example of where text can go wrong.   I appreciate you letting me know what you meant.

We really do have a special place here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on February 28, 2023, 12:49:49 PM
really hope it is not the weekend of may 1th or 7th I will be traveling
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on February 28, 2023, 12:58:45 PM
It’s never on the weekend, so you’re safe.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on February 28, 2023, 02:16:44 PM
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It’s never on the weekend, so you’re safe.

This is true. Even though many attendees would be free to participate on a weekend, OnPeak does not work weekends. Ever.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on February 28, 2023, 02:38:03 PM
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This is true. Even though many attendees would be free to participate on a weekend, OnPeak does not work weekends. Ever.

From an employee perspective, this is pretty awesome.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on February 28, 2023, 03:26:20 PM
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may 1th

hehe
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on February 28, 2023, 03:50:26 PM
I get the strategy behind groups and badges but does that work for hotels? Isn't safe bet that everyone in the group wants the same hotel?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on March 03, 2023, 08:06:40 AM
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I get the strategy behind groups and badges but does that work for hotels? Isn't safe bet that everyone in the group wants the same hotel?

Basically true.  But we cram 4-5 in our room and all of us trying to get those same couple hotels.  We have very poor luck actually getting those (but having amazing folks here at FOCC) but usually come out of lottery with a couple descent hotels to transfer to those that struck out completely. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on March 06, 2023, 03:36:11 PM
Last year we struck out and I ended up paying the full price, $1000+ per night for Hilton Bayfront. We split that between us but still, I don't want to do that again!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 06, 2023, 04:23:44 PM
Am I reading right that the time you enter (after the queue) is what matters? And that time of form mission doesn't matter?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 06, 2023, 05:31:06 PM
So I booked my flight today.  After it was confirmed, the airline posted possible hotel reservations.  One was the MGH, and it was $1284/night... ???  It didn't have any other downtown hotels.  Then I went to the MGH site, and they actually will let you book rooms.  Of course, for the same rate. (YIKES).  I was surprised to see that the dates weren't blacked out.   It will be interesting to see what rates they give for hotelpocaplypse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on March 07, 2023, 08:48:17 AM
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Am I reading right that the time you enter (after the queue) is what matters? And that time of form mission doesn't matter?

Correct.  It's luck.  There is a deadline to complete and enter the form, but it's maybe 15 minutes so not a big deal.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 07, 2023, 09:14:42 AM
Awesome! 25vmins is plenty of time for sure. So it's all about being super lucky to get in almost immediately


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Correct.  It's luck.  There is a deadline to complete and enter the form, but it's maybe 15 minutes so not a big deal.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 07, 2023, 09:29:33 AM
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Awesome! 25vmins is plenty of time for sure. So it's all about being super lucky to get in almost immediately

That's mainly an observation, based on polls taken after the sale. 



Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 07, 2023, 10:00:55 AM

Stupid android keyboard. I meant 15 mins. This curved edge doesn't help every

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That's mainly an observation, based on polls taken after the sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 11:37:34 AM
Hmmm...starting to think they may wait until after Wondercon now to announce.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 07, 2023, 11:55:41 AM
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Hmmm...starting to think they may wait until after Wondercon now to announce.

Well, if they plan to have the hotel lottery after Wondercon, which is usually the case, it follows that they wouldn't announce it until afterward either. They haven't given more than 2-5 days notice for as long as I can remember.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 07, 2023, 11:57:44 AM
The last two times, they’ve only given 2 days’ notice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 12:25:00 PM
Last year, when traveling down to the convention center, we notice a huge complex of some kind being built along Pacific Highway, on the left with the Midway on the right. Asked the driver, who said it was a combo hotel, office, convention space. I have tried to look it up. Could this be it?

 https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html (https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:21:44 PM
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Last year, when traveling down to the convention center, we notice a huge complex of some kind being built along Pacific Highway, on the left with the Midway on the right. Asked the driver, who said it was a combo hotel, office, convention space. I have tried to look it up. Could this be it?

 https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html (https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html)
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 01:24:06 PM
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https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel

Thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:27:02 PM
We were just at the Midway last week and saw a lot of construction around that area.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 01:41:36 PM
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We were just at the Midway last week and saw a lot of construction around that area.

I was hoping it would be finished and offer additional SDCC options.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:45:40 PM
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I was hoping it would be finished and offer additional SDCC options.
I know! We definitely need more options! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 07, 2023, 02:25:46 PM
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https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel

Interesting...

My brain always goes to the business aspects of these thing.

The report said it was $550,000,000 investment, and it's been on the boards since 2006.  These developers don't take these risks lightly.  Comic-Con aside, I wonder what information he has that says this development will be profitable.  Of course, I will be looking forward to hotelpocalypse 2025 (God Willing).   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on March 07, 2023, 02:39:36 PM
Just for fun:

A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH.  It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space.  If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 08, 2023, 07:13:19 AM
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Just for fun:

A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH.  It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space.  If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).

Two questions, if you don't mind.  And if you don't want to answer, no problem.

1.  Did you request the suite

2.  How much did you pay per night?

On the request question, once, while traveling on a business trip for my company, I was given a huge suite.  So was my co-worker.  I'm pretty sure my company didn't request it.  We didn't rank that high.   :). I think it was more a case of availability.  I'm just curious
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 08, 2023, 07:22:39 AM
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Just for fun:

A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH.  It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space.  If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).

Nice. Did it have a kitchen?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on March 08, 2023, 03:16:16 PM
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Two questions, if you don't mind.  And if you don't want to answer, no problem.

1.  Did you request the suite

2.  How much did you pay per night?

On the request question, once, while traveling on a business trip for my company, I was given a huge suite.  So was my co-worker.  I'm pretty sure my company didn't request it.  We didn't rank that high.   :). I think it was more a case of availability.  I'm just curious

A friend who worked at Hyatt helped us get the upgrade  ;D

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Nice. Did it have a kitchen?

I don't a photo to refresh my memory, but pretty sure it had just a mini-fridge and microwave like any suite would have.  He must've ordered room service for his guests at the dining table.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on March 08, 2023, 06:08:07 PM
What an amazing experience!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on March 13, 2023, 06:44:11 PM
I have had to use a scooter the past two years and both times been lucky enough to be at the Hilton Bayfront. Is there anyone here that was at a hotel farther away that also used a scooter? And how difficult was the experience?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 13, 2023, 08:05:51 PM
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I have had to use a scooter the past two years and both times been lucky enough to be at the Hilton Bayfront. Is there anyone here that was at a hotel farther away that also used a scooter? And how difficult was the experience?

In the past, there has been an ADA Shuttle service that can accommodate scooters. It is part of the free shuttle service. There is also a helpful Facebook Group:  SDCC ADA Attendee Support Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/316877202058216 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/316877202058216)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on March 14, 2023, 06:37:25 PM
I have friends (and relatives) in San Diego.
Right before (and the week or two after) Hotelpocalypse, I stress out, refresh my emails over and over, and start checking out options if I miss the first round.
My friends (and relatives) always invite me to stay with them, and tell me I shouldn't be stressing out over an overpriced hotel room when I have a free bed nearby.
They're not Convention folk.
And every year, I have to awkwardly turn down a generous offer, even if I'm trawling forums looking for an available reservation.
Anyone else?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on March 15, 2023, 10:21:07 AM
I wish I had friends that would offer me a spare cot during SDCC. Pretty lucky. The last time I got tickets I was fortunate enough to exchange for a smaller room at Gaslight with this group. I hope I have similar luck this year. But yeah, I would only take them up on the offer if I'm unable to find any rooms. I don't want to disturb them coming and going at strange hours - especially if I'm trying to get to the convention early as they may not be up at 4 in the morning  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 15, 2023, 10:57:11 AM
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I have friends (and relatives) in San Diego.
Right before (and the week or two after) Hotelpocalypse, I stress out, refresh my emails over and over, and start checking out options if I miss the first round.
My friends (and relatives) always invite me to stay with them, and tell me I shouldn't be stressing out over an overpriced hotel room when I have a free bed nearby.
They're not Convention folk.
And every year, I have to awkwardly turn down a generous offer, even if I'm trawling forums looking for an available reservation.
Anyone else?
I'm on the east coast.  My first year (2015) before the Con, I was having lunch with a friend from Escondido.  She was visiting family in my area.  When I happened to mention I was going to Comic-Con, she said 'Why don't you stay with me' (A gift from God).  One issue that came up was that she was going to be back in the east coast before the Con, and was flying home the day before Preview Night.  Since I didn't want to be a 'burden' on her as she was heading home, I booked 2 nights at a hotel on Shelter Island, with the plan to stay with her the next 2 nights.  It worked out perfectly.  I got to become familiar with the shuttle and the Con itself for the 2 days I was completely on my own.  I had rented a car that year (total rookie move :) ) , so i drove down to San Diego those days I stayed with her.  I'm pretty sure, if I asked,  I could stay with her during the Con, but since then, I've chosen to always book a hotel for all the days.  It's more convenient, and actually more fun.  It has become a tradition that we have dinner one night though.  It's worked out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 16, 2023, 06:13:41 AM
According to the unofficial blog, vendors got their hotel assignments


https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1636099169365401607
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 16, 2023, 06:29:51 AM
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According to the unofficial blog, vendors got their hotel assignments


https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1636099169365401607

Good news. Maybe they are all at the Pendry.  :)  Breaking out last year's hotel info...again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on March 16, 2023, 07:31:43 PM
It’s getting that much closerrrrrr! Cue excitement and panic!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on March 17, 2023, 07:12:12 PM
I cosplay quite heavily all the days of con - sometimes with a costume change at some point during the day, though that's not usual (but I'm not opposed to it as the opportunity presents itself) - and I will very much be needing a hotel really close-in to the con, very much within walking distance....  When you're cosplaying full layers of kit, including leather armour, plus you're girt with one or more props for the occasion (for me it'll be Geralt, Loki, Daemon Targaryen, Bucky, and so on and so forth :) ) - you get to the point where you're more than ready, happy, and willing to pay nicely for the peace of mind and comfort of being that conveniently located!  It just helps immeasurably with taking breaks, staying well nourished and hydrated, and so forth. ;)

I've stayed at the Hilton Bayfront and quite enjoyed it - and so long as I can be at least that close, or thereabouts (or even closer!), it should work well enough for me.  I'm definitely hoping that will prove possible! :)  (I'm also just about to book my flights - it would seem that I'm also to the point in life where I'm ready to pay extra for the equal comfort and peace of mind of first class!  LOL!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 18, 2023, 08:56:15 AM
I hear you @soldierofwinter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6037) ! My cosplays have gotten less intense over the years, but I remember those days when it was a production to get dressed and a small thing could happen to require a repair. Even now, my cosplays can require fixes (I had some serious wig issues at ECCC recently) and it makes all of the difference having a place where you can relax for a bit and make that repair or exchange something, or even just get out of the costume for a moment.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 06:56:22 PM
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Good news. Maybe they are all at the Pendry.  :)  Breaking out last year's hotel info...again.
I saw on Twitter or IG that Erik Artega(?) posted he had got Hard Rock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 07:06:43 PM
Not exactly Hotel related but my son was going for tickets to the Final Fantasy Convention/ Expo ( not quite sure what they call it lol) and for Final Fantasy symphony tickets and it so reminded me of Hotelapocalpyse and badge sales, we had one laptop and 2 pc’s trying. Thankfully, he got tickets both to the expo and the symphony. BTW, expo sold out in 20 minutes and symphony sold out in less than 10 minutes. It made me think in a few more weeks we will be going through this again for SDCC hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 19, 2023, 07:10:53 PM
For Star Wars Celebration this year, access to the con store and the Funko booth will be by reservation only with reservations going online 3/23 and 3/29 respectively … I have a feeling I’ll have gone through the hotelpocalypse experience twice before April gets here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 07:26:38 PM
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For Star Wars Celebration this year, access to the con store and the Funko booth will be by reservation only with reservations going online 3/23 and 3/29 respectively … I have a feeling I’ll have gone through the hotelpocalypse experience twice before April gets here.
Yip, that’s exactly what it will feel like. As we were waiting for our “ people” to start walking, we were making jokes about how some stopped at Starbucks and were taking their time time having coffee and snacks, while ( fortunately) a couple of ours got an espresso to go and jammed to the end lol. But we also were worried we used up our luck on this and won’t have luck during the hotel sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 20, 2023, 07:32:14 AM
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I saw on Twitter or IG that Erik Artega(?) posted he had got Hard Rock.

Tony B. Kim (Crazy for Comic Con), said he got the Hilton Bayfront.

I'm curious.  Do vendors go thru their own version of Hotelpocalypse.   :)  I suspect they get 1st dibs on downtown.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 20, 2023, 07:54:04 AM
Probably a dumb question but do professionals ever get separate hotel lottery like how vendors do? Or do they get included with everyone else at hotel lottery?
Follow up question: do Professionals have a better chance at attaining a hotel based on that or is it just like general attendees and everyone has an equal chance?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 20, 2023, 10:12:13 AM
I believe that professionals are in the same group as general attendees. I remember, one year Felicia Day didn't get a room in the hotel lottery and she was begging for one on social media.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 20, 2023, 10:22:02 AM
Whoa! Kinda surprising that talent are part of that too and didn't get accomodation. You'd think their agents have had phone calls to plan and guarantee a room for them.


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I believe that professionals are in the same group as general attendees. I remember, one year Felicia Day didn't get a room in the hotel lottery and she was begging for one on social media.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on March 20, 2023, 10:31:44 AM
As far as I understand it, the studios buy blocks of rooms with the anticipation of making some available for the talent. I can see how they could come up short close to the Con...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on March 20, 2023, 11:40:15 AM
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I believe that professionals are in the same group as general attendees. I remember, one year Felicia Day didn't get a room in the hotel lottery and she was begging for one on social media.

I've been a Trade Professional for many years.  We are in the same lottery as regular attendees.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 20, 2023, 01:24:49 PM
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Whoa! Kinda surprising that talent are part of that too and didn't get accomodation. You'd think their agents have had phone calls to plan and guarantee a room for them.

I believe that this was when Felicia Day was 'representing herself' and mostly running the Geek & Sundry offsite.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on March 21, 2023, 02:45:45 PM
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It’s getting that much closerrrrrr! Cue excitement and panic!

I'm going to be at a convention that starts Thursday April 13th so I'm seriously hoping it's either the 6th or the 20th. Also getting pretty excited!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 21, 2023, 02:48:36 PM
I’m at a convention in another country the first week of April, so I’m very much hoping it’s not the 6th!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on March 21, 2023, 06:33:17 PM
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I’m at a convention in another country the first week of April, so I’m very much hoping it’s not the 6th!

I'm with you on that, April 6th wouldn't be good for me either as I'm travelling then.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 21, 2023, 07:43:20 PM
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I'm with you on that, April 6th wouldn't be good for me either as I'm travelling then.

Does this mean that you are coming to San Diego....? *fingers crossed*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on March 22, 2023, 06:46:19 PM
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Does this mean that you are coming to San Diego....? *fingers crossed*

The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the  Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year  ;D

If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on March 22, 2023, 06:49:06 PM
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The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the  Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year  ;D

If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.

Yay!   :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 23, 2023, 05:49:34 AM
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The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the  Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year  ;D

If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.

That's terrific! It would be great to see you both in San Diego again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on March 23, 2023, 09:28:18 PM
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That's terrific! It would be great to see you both in San Diego again.

Yes we would be very happy to see you and the whole group in San Diego (and maybe even at Fundays if we dare dream) :) It has been great becoming part of this community.

First step is braving the waters of Hotelpocolypse  ^-^
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on March 24, 2023, 02:04:39 PM
Hi everyone!

I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.

Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.

Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!

~Lucy


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on March 24, 2023, 05:15:53 PM
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Hi everyone!

I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.

Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.

Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!

~Lucy


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That blows. I’m sorry that happened to you. You’ll mainly have to wait until after the hotel sale happens and all of the appropriate threads open like room sharing and hotel exchanges. I would also encourage you to participate in the forum some more outside of looking for hotel leads as that would be one of the factors people consider before offering room shares or hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on March 24, 2023, 06:59:24 PM
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That blows. I’m sorry that happened to you. You’ll mainly have to wait until after the hotel sale happens and all of the appropriate threads open like room sharing and hotel exchanges. I would also encourage you to participate in the forum some more outside of looking for hotel leads as that would be one of the factors people consider before offering room shares or hotels.
Thank you so much for the input @MarvelGurl. I will (and should) up my engagement here on the forum. And not solely for resource sharing but to connect with my fellow Con-goers. I have met several FoCC members at gatherings and it’s been so fun! Thanks again for the input!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on March 24, 2023, 11:05:41 PM
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Thank you so much for the input @MarvelGurl. I will (and should) up my engagement here on the forum. And not solely for resource sharing but to connect with my fellow Con-goers. I have met several FoCC members at gatherings and it’s been so fun! Thanks again for the input!


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I wouldn’t stress about it at all. If you already know you’re willing to share a room plus have the option of hotel lottery this far in advance, you’ll certainly be able to find something. Lots of activity after the hotel sale.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on March 25, 2023, 09:00:40 AM
I appreciate the reassurance- thank you!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on March 25, 2023, 09:48:26 AM
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Hi everyone!

I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.

Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.

Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!

~Lucy


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I'll send you a PM, we're actually looking for a fourth for our room!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on March 25, 2023, 10:52:49 AM
Sounds good thanks!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on March 25, 2023, 07:39:30 PM
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I wouldn’t stress about it at all. If you already know you’re willing to share a room plus have the option of hotel lottery this far in advance, you’ll certainly be able to find something. Lots of activity after the hotel sale.


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That's definitely greatly reassuring to hear on my end o' things as well, though, I too will definitely strive to ensure that I remain well and properly active hereabouts as well - can't hurt, can only help. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on March 26, 2023, 05:30:23 PM
Absolutely, the community here is amazing.  Welcome aboard.


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That's definitely greatly reassuring to hear on my end o' things as well, though, I too will definitely strive to ensure that I remain well and properly active hereabouts as well - can't hurt, can only help. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on March 26, 2023, 06:04:11 PM
And with the end of WonderCon, now begins the wait 🎉

I feel like time has flown since badge sales and I’m nowhere near ready 🤣
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nooklin on March 26, 2023, 09:11:33 PM
This will be my first hotelpocalypse with the group. My wife and I usually stay at Manchester Grand. We’ve stayed at others, but the commute on the SDCC bus system is so long, we prefer walking distance. I hope I can help the group this year!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Redroo on March 27, 2023, 06:51:34 AM
Personally i don't mind staying outside of the city but my friends this year want to do hotelpocalipse.

I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.

1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount,  Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on March 27, 2023, 11:04:07 AM
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Personally i don't mind staying outside of the city but my friends this year want to do hotelpocalipse.

I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.

1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount,  Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD

I think $250 - $300 is a solid range for a majority of the hotels but I am sure someone else can offer up a more exact range.

As far as what hotels are best, that is a super subjective thing. For example, for me best is proximity to the Convention Center as I prefer to spend less time walking and more time hanging out. For others, best is about the price/room quality ratio. What exactly do you think you are looking for??
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on March 27, 2023, 11:16:22 AM
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Personally i don't mind staying outside of the city but my friends this year want to do hotelpocalipse.

I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.

1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount,  Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD
My guess, this year, everything close to the convention center will be over $300 per night.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 12:13:16 PM
After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400.  I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 12:22:35 PM
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After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400.  I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.

Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 12:40:09 PM
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Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?

I just usually offer up someone else's child.  They are all over the lobby. 


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 27, 2023, 12:54:32 PM
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Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?

They'll take a short person instead. ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 12:57:40 PM
So take Warwick Davis home with me in a checked bag from Celebration?   ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 27, 2023, 01:03:35 PM
We can't sacrifice Warwick to OnPeak! He's a treasure.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 01:16:13 PM
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We can't sacrifice Warwick to OnPeak! He's a treasure.

Agreed!  Too far @sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091), a national treasure!  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 01:22:08 PM
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Agreed!  Too far @sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091), a national treasure!  :D

He’s British, he doesn’t qualify as a “national” treasure!   :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 01:22:40 PM
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He’s British, he doesn’t qualify as a “national” treasure!   :P

Fair point, put him in the suit case.

My friend @Hgmaddhatter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9457) is a first born and shorter than me.  I am going to offer her up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on March 27, 2023, 04:03:35 PM
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After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400.  I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.

Last year MMM came out to about $367/night for 3 nights with all taxes and service fees.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 05:44:51 PM
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Last year MMM came out to about $367/night for 3 nights with all taxes and service fees.

Was that 4 people?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on March 27, 2023, 05:56:16 PM
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Was that 4 people?

Sorry, that was for 2 people.  Forgot to clarify.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roshawn on March 27, 2023, 11:48:20 PM
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Probably a dumb question but do professionals ever get separate hotel lottery like how vendors do? Or do they get included with everyone else at hotel lottery?
No
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Follow up question: do Professionals have a better chance at attaining a hotel based on that or is it just like general attendees and everyone has an equal chance?
No we are like general attendees
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on March 28, 2023, 01:16:56 PM
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As far as I understand it, the studios buy blocks of rooms with the anticipation of making some available for the talent. I can see how they could come up short close to the Con...

About ten years ago I managed to get a room at Hard Rock because they released the rooms the studios were holding. That was literally Tuesday before the convention and I just let my friends use the room we already had booked. I just walked over from the Marriott, where we had a room already, and asked.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on March 28, 2023, 01:35:27 PM
This is my first year in a very long time I haven't been able to manage to snag a random backup hotel on a booking site during the off season.  :'(

They are onto us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 28, 2023, 01:56:49 PM
I haven't managed to have a backup hotel for years and years. The actual badge price is by far the smallest part of my annual SDCC budget - so much so that if I can't get a hotel at the convention rate, I'm probably just not going. :(

Although there are usually always hotels on the shuttle route available anyway, so I am not super worried.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on March 28, 2023, 01:58:08 PM
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This will be my first hotelpocalypse with the group. My wife and I usually stay at Manchester Grand. We’ve stayed at others, but the commute on the SDCC bus system is so long, we prefer walking distance. I hope I can help the group this year!!

I'm in the same boat! Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on March 28, 2023, 02:03:25 PM
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This is my first year in a very long time I haven't been able to manage to snag a random backup hotel on a booking site during the off season.  :'(

They are onto us.
Same! We usually stay Saturday before through Tuesday after con to do touristy stuff so sometimes I can sneak a deal for hotels that look for the longer bookings, but so far this year I haven't found anything.  I'm hoping we do well for hotel lotto.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on March 28, 2023, 02:43:03 PM
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This is my first year in a very long time I haven't been able to manage to snag a random backup hotel on a booking site during the off season.  :'(

They are onto us.

I'm a little confused.  Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route.  Just curious.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on March 28, 2023, 02:53:47 PM
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I'm a little confused.  Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route.  Just curious.

There have sometimes been downtown hotels available to book directly for con with not super insane prices.  Last year I was able to book the Residence Inn as a backup.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on March 28, 2023, 02:58:01 PM
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I'm a little confused.  Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route.  Just curious.

In the past, I've been able to catch downtown hotels for con dates by checking booking sites randomly several months in advance. People have even posted in this thread when this happens from time to time. It's few and far between and it's completely random but I've always had at least one option if I strike out during the OnPeak sale.

Last year I had Sofia (and a few others on the forum did  as well) for a very low rate but ultimately was able to pass it along because I got a hotel in the sale. The Sofia rate was very hard to pass up though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 28, 2023, 03:08:22 PM
It used to be possible, especially because the "convention rates" are really just sort of the normal rates for these hotels anyway. For instance the MMM was $319/night (before taxes fees etc) at the con rate last year, but I just checked their website and most nights their rate is somewhere between $215-450, with the high end only on holiday weekends or similar. So getting the convention rate just means you don't have to pay $700+ per night for a Holiday Inn level room.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on March 31, 2023, 10:12:19 AM
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After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400.  I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.
Just perspective for ppl,  my room is a min of 3 ppl, 2 beds from tues - mon & bayfront cost after deposit was about $2500


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on March 31, 2023, 10:31:36 AM
I'm hoping to get a hotel but IF I don't, I have a backup and if anyone needs a place to stay. It's that Marriott vacation at the very end of gaslamp. 2 double beds, a sofabed for $2800. Can fit up to 6 ppl. Too soon to say now who needs a place but when the time comes, I've got you guys covered haha.
If I do get a hotel, that room will be up for grabs. Always willing to help out fellow nerds during sdcc.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on March 31, 2023, 11:25:57 AM
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Just perspective for ppl,  my room is a min of 3 ppl, 2 beds from tues - mon & bayfront cost after deposit was about $2500


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I was confused at first but then caught the after-deposit. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 03, 2023, 09:15:41 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 03, 2023, 09:16:55 AM
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Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
Not really I don't think but maybe


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 03, 2023, 09:22:53 AM
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Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?

Nope.  The last two hotel lotteries, the announcement went out Tuesday afternoon (at least on the East Coast) that the lottery would be two days later on Thursday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 09:23:55 AM
If we get no news tomorrow then most likely it's not this week. Then we repeat the anxiety next Monday haha.


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Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 09:26:00 AM
What if for the first time in history, it was a Monday  >:D



Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 03, 2023, 09:30:56 AM
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Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?

If it's going to be this Thursday (4/6), we should hear something tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 03, 2023, 09:51:37 AM
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Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?

I would hope that we would know by now--however--in the past, we have had as little as a 2 day notice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 09:51:59 AM
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What if for the first time in history, it was a Monday  >:D

Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 09:53:41 AM
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Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.

We would all die instantly of shock and panic
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 10:03:22 AM
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We would all die instantly of shock and panic

More rooms at the Bayfront for me!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 03, 2023, 10:23:33 AM
Question...

Do they usually announce closing the early bird sale before hotelpocalypse?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 10:36:13 AM
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Question...

Do they usually announce closing the early bird sale before hotelpocalypse?

No
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 03, 2023, 11:06:28 AM
I somehow managed to completely forget that Hotelpocalypse was coming up and almost made plans to be out of town and potentially traveling from somewhere around April 25 through at least the second week of May. One can tell that I'm not keeping up with things as well as usual due to the lapse in years making me complacent as all hell. Now I guess it's time to start hoping it's VERY SOON so I can still go out of state for a length of time while it'd still be feasible to do so lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 03, 2023, 11:08:19 AM
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Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.

You got an email? I didn't get an email. *panics*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 12:10:36 PM
This is in regards to last year's email.

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You got an email? I didn't get an email. *panics*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 01:12:17 PM
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This is in regards to last year's email.

No it wasn't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 01:17:31 PM
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This is in regards to last year's email.

Actually @Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639)  and I were joking around, you have to read our posts together. 

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 01:19:01 PM
Then specify maybe because it doesn't seem anyone got an email. Otherwise it's be all over social media pages


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No it wasn't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 03, 2023, 01:22:59 PM
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Then specify maybe because it doesn't seem anyone got an email. Otherwise it's be all over social media pages
There was no need to specify it was a joke that they were going back & forth with


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 03, 2023, 01:24:03 PM
I know @Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) was joking but I can't be sure if @Xircuits (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7050) was...

In any case, for anyone just joining the thread, there has been no hotel information for 2023 announced yet.

Going by the previous ~10 years, we will get between 2 and 5 days notice, and it could come at any time now that Wondercon is past.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 01:26:53 PM
*facepalm*
My bad. I'm sorry. I'm having a brain fart moment while running on 3 hrs of sleep today


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There was no need to specify it was a joke that they were going back & forth with


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nooklin on April 04, 2023, 09:51:21 AM
Since this is my first time in group, how do I help?
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 04, 2023, 10:01:36 AM
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Since this is my first time in group, how do I help?
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.

There will be some resources here for what to do after we've all gotten the results, but before hotel day you should:

Make sure you know what hotel(s) you want (check prior years here or at SDCC UBlog if you need an idea of price/distance/etc)

Make sure you have a credit card with enough available credit for the 1 or 2 night deposit

Make sure everyone in your group knows that they should be available to be online and submit a form for the room(s) you need on hotel day

Make sure you DON'T DUPLICATE ANY INFORMATION on any of the forms in your group. Even though your whole group will eventually be roommates, none of you should use any of each other's information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. OnPeak has been known to discard "duplicate" submissions without explanation or recourse. For instance, my husband and I both fill out forms, but I use my work address instead of our home so they don't match. And on my form we are 'Jane and John Mylastname'; on his we are 'John and Jane Hislastname'. You can change roommate names after the fact, but you don't want your form thrown out for duplication.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 04, 2023, 10:02:19 AM
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Since this is my first time in group, how do I help?
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.
You're really talking about 2 different steps.

Step 1 - submit your request.  If you have others that you're sharing a room with, or friends you know are going, have everyone submit a request with their own name and contact information.  'Duplicate' requests have been known to be deleted.

Step 2 - Really depends on the results of Step 1.  There are instructions on this forum that tell you how to exchange rooms...If you get a room that you want to give away, or if you're looking for a different hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2023, 02:20:28 PM
hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll

Are folks ready?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 04, 2023, 02:22:48 PM
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hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll

Are folks ready?
I am!!! But Im still leaning 4/20


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 04, 2023, 02:25:24 PM
At least I’ll be in the country 4/13.  But I’d prefer 4/20!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 02:25:29 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 04, 2023, 02:26:04 PM
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hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll

Are folks ready?

Two computers. Two iPads. 4 browsers each. At a moments notice. Should I be planning on doing this with more than one friend?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2023, 02:41:41 PM
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this is how I feel about parking LOL
i hope i can go without my rollie walker! It was a lifesaver at Wondercon tho
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 04, 2023, 02:41:51 PM
Hopefully not "a moment's notice" lol. 48-96 hours is already cruel enough, especially for newbies who haven't discovered this forum or UBlog or any resources yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 04, 2023, 02:50:08 PM
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hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll

Are folks ready?

Not at all really, but I'm super hoping it's next week so I can schedule my travel plans without constantly worrying about hotels now lol  ;)

Edit: looking at it again, I voted for next week. I'd completely forgotten I placed a vote ages ago haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 04, 2023, 03:40:10 PM
It has to be soon. At least WonderCon is over so it does seem that the lottery is coming soon!! Good luck to all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 04, 2023, 05:37:46 PM
I had voted for this week forgetting that its Easter lol, so im inclined to think it will be next week now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 06:04:47 PM
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this is how I feel about parking LOL
i hope i can go without my rollie walker! It was a lifesaver at Wondercon tho

This is me during parking

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 04, 2023, 06:13:39 PM
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This is me during parking

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That's me in the hot tub right before Preview Night :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 04, 2023, 06:33:31 PM
It will come before the end of the month, for sure, but yeah, I agree that it is likely to be sooner rather than later. Next week is certainly possible, or the week after that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 06:43:50 PM
Remember past two hotel Lotteries we got two days notice.  So just block out your calendar at that time for the next three weeks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 04, 2023, 06:48:54 PM
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Remember past two hotel Lotteries we got two days notice.  So just block out your calendar at that time for the next three weeks.

"just" block out my calendar for the next 3 weeks?  I am tryin' :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 04, 2023, 06:58:22 PM
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Remember past two hotel Lotteries we got two days notice.  So just block out your calendar at that time for the next three weeks.
I keep every tuesday & thursday open in April lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xavier2518 on April 05, 2023, 05:10:13 AM
so, what's true? The faster you get in hotelpocolypse or the faster you are selecting your 12 hotels and checking out quick after your selection ,you get the best odds on closer best hotels , or just a luck of the draw?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 05, 2023, 05:17:46 AM
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so, what's true? The faster you get in hotelpocolypse or the faster you are selecting your 12 hotels and checking out quick after your selection ,you get the best odds on closer best hotels , or just a luck of the draw?
It is by the time you get access to form, faster the better barring any mistakes or issues


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 05, 2023, 05:52:59 AM
Per all of the earlier comms from CCI/onPeak, it's "time into the form", not "time submitted".

That being said, who knows the inner workings of onPeak and what they do...I hesitate to call it magic, cause magic works :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 11:04:01 AM
The analyses done by FoCC in the last few lotteries have also supported the idea that the important thing is time to access the form, NOT submission time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 05, 2023, 11:34:30 AM
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The analyses done by FoCC in the last few lotteries have also supported the idea that the important thing is time to access the form, NOT submission time.

I think it is my latent instinct to type fast and finish that has me wanting to submit as soon as possible. Drives me nuts- though I believe the data that proves otherwise.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 12:40:15 PM
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I think it is my latent instinct to type fast and finish that has me wanting to submit as soon as possible. Drives me nuts- though I believe the data that proves otherwise.

Also, it used to be that form submission time WAS the criterion. That was before they instituted the waiting room and queue.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 05, 2023, 12:47:48 PM
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Also, it used to be that form submission time WAS the criterion. That was before they instituted the waiting room and queue.

I do and don't miss those days.  It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go.  Just shows there is no trust there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 05, 2023, 12:50:21 PM
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I do and don't miss those days.  It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go.  Just shows there is no trust there.

I feel the same way. On the one hand, I don't miss it because a lot of it came down to internet speed and whether you were lucky to connect quickly enough. But I do miss it partly being on me to fill it out quickly or figure out a way to facilitate that. However, it was also unfair in many ways to various people. So it is kind of nice they attempted to level the playing field I suppose.

I always try to fill it out as quickly as possible, not because I think that betters my chances, but as I just want to get it over with and often I was trying to get into the office after taking some time off for the sale/lotto with work lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 12:52:45 PM
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Just shows there is no trust there.

And ultimately, that's what it boils down to. The process is so unnecessarily complicated, and so murky, that no one trusts onPeak. It's like pulling teeth to get any transparency at all, and I'm sure that they don't reveal information on purpose, so that they can make changes at a whim without making big announcements. Which leads to more mistrust, which leads to more stress and panic...

Well, it's a vicious circle, and only onPeak has the power to break it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 05, 2023, 05:50:35 PM
Last year was simple for me. It was the first year I went alone and I wasn't able to get to San Diego until Friday night b/c I was finishing graduate school.
I was able to get a room on my list with no problem.
This year, my crew SAYS they're going, but no one has purchased their flight yet. I booked my flight back in September. I feel when I pick my hotels I need to 100% KNOW what they're doing. Not having a flight book at this point is not a good sign.
Worse case, if I end up getting a suite I'll trade with somebody on here who has a single or double.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 05, 2023, 06:02:05 PM
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Last year was simple for me. It was the first year I went alone and I wasn't able to get to San Diego until Friday night b/c I was finishing graduate school.
I was able to get a room on my list with no problem.
This year, my crew SAYS they're going, but no one has purchased their flight yet. I booked my flight back in September. I feel when I pick my hotels I need to 100% KNOW what they're doing. Not having a flight book at this point is not a good sign.
Worse case, if I end up getting a suite I'll trade with somebody on here who has a single or double.

Just curious...
You said last year you were able to get a room on your list with no problem.  Where did you stay.  Since you didn't get there until Friday night, did you book directly with the hotel.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 05, 2023, 06:37:13 PM
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Just curious...
You said last year you were able to get a room on your list with no problem.  Where did you stay.  Since you didn't get there until Friday night, did you book directly with the hotel.

I stayed at the Wyndham Bayside. I like that hotel b/c it's walkable to the convention center, the rooms are nice, they have a small gym and a pool and there's a free hotel shuttle to and from the airport.
I booked with onPeak during the hotel lottery.
I can't be certain, but I think because I only needed Friday-Tuesday I was able to get it. The two years prior to Covid, I was never able to get a downtown hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 06, 2023, 12:57:34 PM
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And ultimately, that's what it boils down to. The process is so unnecessarily complicated, and so murky, that no one trusts onPeak. It's like pulling teeth to get any transparency at all, and I'm sure that they don't reveal information on purpose, so that they can make changes at a whim without making big announcements. Which leads to more mistrust, which leads to more stress and panic...

Well, it's a vicious circle, and only onPeak has the power to break it.

I also think form submitters/participants don’t accurately report their requests.  I think the type of room/number of people in the request has a huge impact and that sort of gets pushed to the side when people complain about their submission time being faster but still not getting what they want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 06, 2023, 01:57:07 PM
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I do and don't miss those days.  It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go.  Just shows there is no trust there.
As a local, I've rarely dealt with the hotel lotto stuff; I've done it the last few times (2019 and last year) to help out friends in our group, so I only know what we have now.  What's been described feels similar to the first days of selling badges online (or at least, the first day of badges being sold online that sold out within 60-90 mins; at first the badges would go on sale online as some non-announced date and you'd often have weeks, if not months, to purchase badges before they completely sold out): day/time comes, there's a mad-scramble to log-in, and then you hope your internet connections are aces and you get in quick enough to not get shut-out.  It was a real 'wild west' type of thing, where some folks got lucky and some don't.

The lotto/randomized selection stuff for both hotels & badges seems at least kind of fair provided everything happens as advertised on their end, and everything runs smoothly on our end.  I suspect people w/success have more trust in the system, while people w/out do not.  I think I'm old enough/I've been going to Comic-Con long enough to just know it is what it is, and I've just gotta roll with the punches and hope the odds are indeed in my favor.  I got lucky in 2019 and landed a gaslamp hotel right by the Convention Center (can't remember which one), but last year I got nothing at all.  This whole process would be crazy stressful if I were flying in from out of town, but I think I'd def. go for the early bird hotel deal, and then _if_ I land an upgrade in the hotel lotto yea, if not at least I have a hotel & I'm taking the trolley or the shuttle service.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 02:21:00 PM
@perc2100 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=380) I've never struck out... or I have it was a long long time ago... and I have zero trust in the process. OnPeak (and before them, Travel Planners) have always been so opaque and so incompetent that I believe every horror story, and I'm out there with @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) sacrificing the vegan goats to hope this isn't my year to get screwed.

Also, a lottery is the fairest way to go, but it would be much fairer, and people would feel more in control of their fate (and at least slightly happier) if it were a TRUE lottery. As in, everyone who wants a room submit their name by x date. On x date +1, those entries are randomly sorted and assigned windows of time to live book a room from the remaining inventory. You must log in through your lottery entry and you must pay for the room with a credit card matching the name of the lottery entry.

Is it perfect? No. Would it be better than whatever the heck OnPeak does? Yes. But it would require a lot more work on their end, so they'll never bother.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 02:24:17 PM
Vegan goats? No way, I'm sacrificing real goats. With a blood-sucking organization like onPeak, I want to make sure that I stay on their good side...  >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 06, 2023, 02:39:16 PM
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@perc2100 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=380)

Also, a lottery is the fairest way to go, but it would be much fairer, and people would feel more in control of their fate (and at least slightly happier) if it were a TRUE lottery. As in, everyone who wants a room submit their name by x date. On x date +1, those entries are randomly sorted and assigned windows of time to live book a room from the remaining inventory. You must log in through your lottery entry and you must pay for the room with a credit card matching the name of the lottery entry.


No, as opaque as OnPeak is, I think I have more control here than in a pure lottery.  At least with the current system, I can open multiple browsers to get through the queue to the form as quickly as possible.  With a lottery, I have absolutely zero control.  And I stayed at hotel circle my first year and I have no interest in doing that again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 02:55:52 PM
@sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091) You're certainly welcome to feel that way, but I believe you're mistaking the illusion of control for actual control. Sure, you can do things here and there to improve your odds, but in the end if OnPeak screws something up on the backend you'll get whatever they give you and there's nothing you can do about it.

With live booking, at least you can compare pro and cons to pick the best remaining option. Maybe you don't get your favorite hotel, but you do get one with breakfast. Or you don't care about breakfast, but there's an open hotel right across from a restaurant you really like. Or you never pick the Horton Grand bc it's a few blocks farther, but you have always wanted to stay someplace rumored to be haunted. You get to decide!

Also, it would be so much fairer for newbies and people who don't spend six months before SDCC obsessing about SDCC. I know that you can say we 'deserve' better odds because we 'put in the work', and there's some truth to that. But I feel really sorry for new excited fans who would love to have a great Con experience... and who have a 0.0001% at a good hotel because they don't understand the arcane magic that is the Hotel Sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 06, 2023, 02:58:59 PM
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Vegan goats? No way, I'm sacrificing real goats. With a blood-sucking organization like onPeak, I want to make sure that In stay on their good side...  >:D

You misunderstood our goats are vegans.  It makes them purer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 03:01:58 PM
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You misunderstood our goats are vegans.  It makes them purer.

Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?

Well, I guess we'll compare results after the lottery and see.... ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 03:08:26 PM
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Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?


Well, lots of carnivorous humans are really into "grass-fed beef"... so maybe?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 06, 2023, 04:13:02 PM
The amount of work it takes to organize going SDCC for an out of town group is daunting.  When someone asks me about how to 'get to SDCC', I ask them - how badly do you want to go?  Are you willing to put in the work needed to make it happen?  I ask them that, not only for them, but for ME.  It takes a lot to explain, walk through, explain again, and again...and again...all the complexities, etc.  We know.  I am a detail person, and rather enjoy most of this.  However--many do not.

The hotel process is one of the most daunting, and for me--the least fun. I feel as if I have the least control.  I have no idea what OnPeak really does.

But...if I have nerves of steel, I know that even with the worst results, I can find something if I keep working the lists and with this incredible group.

...and I still keep my eyes on all refund dates--just in case.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 06, 2023, 06:06:10 PM
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Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?

Well, I guess we'll compare results after the lottery and see.... ;)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 06, 2023, 06:11:07 PM
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I want a lol and a lmao button; sometimes a post goes past the "LIKE" into the LOL or LMAO territory.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 07:58:01 PM
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I want a lol and a lmao button; sometimes a post goes past the "LIKE" into the LOL or LMAO territory.

I am glad to provide for your amusement. ;)

(We need to do something to ease the pre-hotelpocalypse stress around here!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 07, 2023, 10:56:49 AM
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The amount of work it takes to organize going SDCC for an out of town group is daunting.  When someone asks me about how to 'get to SDCC', I ask them - how badly do you want to go?  Are you willing to put in the work needed to make it happen?  I ask them that, not only for them, but for ME.  It takes a lot to explain, walk through, explain again, and again...and again...all the complexities, etc.  We know.  I am a detail person, and rather enjoy most of this.  However--many do not.

The hotel process is one of the most daunting, and for me--the least fun. I feel as if I have the least control.  I have no idea what OnPeak really does.

But...if I have nerves of steel, I know that even with the worst results, I can find something if I keep working the lists and with this incredible group.

...and I still keep my eyes on all refund dates--just in case.
This brings up a GREAT point, and one that isn't often stated: SDCC is nearly impossible for a casual fan to attend.  I first started attending SDCC in 2000, when I got a free badge from an executive at a downtown hotel.  That first year, I was 100% a casual fan and I had a BLAST!  The next year I got the free comp badge again, but by 2002 I was buying my own badge (there were only 4-Day badges) and I was hooked!  My wife first went the first year the Con sold out "in advance:" but that means she literally bought a Sunday badge Saturday morning, and Sunday badges were sold-out by Saturday evening.  I believe that was the last year a relatively 'casual' fan could attend Comic-Con.  Obviously at this point massive planning has to occur to obtain any badge in the randomly selected badge sales, and for out-of-towners the extra stress of securing a hotel could be even more stressful: after dropping money for the fam on badges, THEN you have to hope you can land a convenient hotel!

Don't get me wrong: I still love attending Comic-Con, and I feel I've adapted to the changes over the years as well as the next attendee and often my biggest downer of SDCC is I missed one cool thing because I was doing another cool thing.  But as SDCC has become a huge THING, a cultural milestone that feels more mythical from 'outsiders' who know of the event but don't/can't attend, it's become harder for casual folks w/out 'insiders' or friends in-the-know to even attend the event.  Part of me wishes Comic-Con International could carve out a block of badges just for locals to purchase in-person somewhere in San Diego (perhaps at their museum) just to give local newbies a shot at attending this awesome thing that happens annually in their backyard.  I _only_ attend SDCC because I live local and badges are the biggest expense; I can't imagine the expense and planning of flying in with the fam, staying in premium-priced hotel for a week, etc. for the event (and as a San Diegan I do appreciate all who do that: thanks for the tourist dollars!!).  I wish more newbies could attend, and I'd be REALLY curious to hear how ballpark number of how many newbies attend the Convention every year
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 07, 2023, 11:24:48 AM
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This brings up a GREAT point, and one that isn't often stated: SDCC is nearly impossible for a casual fan to attend.  I first started attending SDCC in 2000, when I got a free badge from an executive at a downtown hotel.  That first year, I was 100% a casual fan and I had a BLAST!  The next year I got the free comp badge again, but by 2002 I was buying my own badge (there were only 4-Day badges) and I was hooked!  My wife first went the first year the Con sold out "in advance:" but that means she literally bought a Sunday badge Saturday morning, and Sunday badges were sold-out by Saturday evening.  I believe that was the last year a relatively 'casual' fan could attend Comic-Con.  Obviously at this point massive planning has to occur to obtain any badge in the randomly selected badge sales, and for out-of-towners the extra stress of securing a hotel could be even more stressful: after dropping money for the fam on badges, THEN you have to hope you can land a convenient hotel!

Don't get me wrong: I still love attending Comic-Con, and I feel I've adapted to the changes over the years as well as the next attendee and often my biggest downer of SDCC is I missed one cool thing because I was doing another cool thing.  But as SDCC has become a huge THING, a cultural milestone that feels more mythical from 'outsiders' who know of the event but don't/can't attend, it's become harder for casual folks w/out 'insiders' or friends in-the-know to even attend the event.  Part of me wishes Comic-Con International could carve out a block of badges just for locals to purchase in-person somewhere in San Diego (perhaps at their museum) just to give local newbies a shot at attending this awesome thing that happens annually in their backyard.  I _only_ attend SDCC because I live local and badges are the biggest expense; I can't imagine the expense and planning of flying in with the fam, staying in premium-priced hotel for a week, etc. for the event (and as a San Diegan I do appreciate all who do that: thanks for the tourist dollars!!).  I wish more newbies could attend, and I'd be REALLY curious to hear how ballpark number of how many newbies attend the Convention every year

Really well put. I've brought a couple of people as guests through the years. Recently, convincing them that they needed to register in advance just so I can buy them a badge is met with incredulity. And the idea that they'd even participate in the badge buying or hotel reserving mania is out of the question.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 07, 2023, 11:40:04 AM
That’s the thing.  If you try to tell a newbie what’s involved, they won’t believe you until they experience it for themselves.  It is 100% learn by doing.  I’ve got a good friend who got hooked up with a pro badge who’s going this year.  She’s done NYCC and Celebration, so she’s no stranger to big cons, but impressing hotelpocalypse on her is not working.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on April 07, 2023, 11:46:11 AM
Just by Murphy's Law it will probably be next Thursday when I am at a convention.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 07, 2023, 12:24:58 PM
No announced date yet, but the list of hotels/rates:
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf (https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 07, 2023, 12:41:17 PM
All the activity today points to next week for my guess.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 07, 2023, 12:49:31 PM
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No announced date yet, but the list of hotels/rates:
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf (https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf)

So, the Solamar is now the "Margaritaville Hotel?".  Yikes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 07, 2023, 01:17:06 PM
Explaining to people what we go through to attend SDCC gets a lot of blank and questioning stares. It is hard to comprehend until you actually do it, and then it comes it a lot of stress and anxiety. Last year, we brought a newbie with us, and even down to the scheduling decisions you have to make (with only two weeks notice!) were a shock. You have to experience it to believe it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 01:18:00 PM
I don't trust that thing, I'll wait for the CCI official one.  For all, we know someone just made that up. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 01:27:36 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/book-your-hotel-comic-con-2023

This just updated, so it's coming.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 07, 2023, 01:45:58 PM
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https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/book-your-hotel-comic-con-2023

This just updated, so it's coming.

The new hotel is not on the list.  interesting.  Con dates are available, but the rate is more than $1200 a night. (YIKES!!!)

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 07, 2023, 01:54:12 PM
It's definitely tough for newbies to figure things out, but that's where I feel that this site is most valuable. People who are serious about attending and who do research on it come across our forums, and our members are here to answer questions.

The only thing I can compare this to is DisneyWorld, which works in a similar fashion. You can go to DisneyWorld., but unless you know what you're doing, how the system works, and what is going on, you will be lost and be wasting the majority of your time (and money). But there are forums out there where people will help with advice and their own experience, so anyone who researches will be pointed in the right direction.

Honestly, I'm glad that the people who go to SDCC are the ones who put in the work; those are the people who generally appreciate it most. But the information required to attend should be available to those who wish to learn. As far as those people who want to go but aren't 'ready' to hear about the details... they will be more motivated when they miss out this year because they were behind the curve. And hopefully, in the meantime, they'll come here (or similar sites online) to learn what to do for next year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 07, 2023, 02:24:00 PM
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So, the Solamar is now the "Margaritaville Hotel?".  Yikes.
Now I want to stay there!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 02:29:54 PM
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Now I want to stay there!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 07, 2023, 03:47:09 PM
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Just by Murphy's Law it will probably be next Thursday when I am at a convention.  :(

This is certainly starting to look like a real possibility!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 07, 2023, 03:51:59 PM
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Call me when it's Whiskeyille
you had me at 'Whiskey'  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 07, 2023, 08:50:39 PM
Has anyone heard anything about the Carte Hotel? I don't remember seeing it on previous SDCC hotel lists.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 07, 2023, 08:51:18 PM
Officially about to go into SDCC anxiety mode from here on out - Hotelpocalyse is the biggest stressor and Onpeak is my nemesis.  Annnndddddd I'm in the middle of switching jobs so my ability to even attend this year is in question.  Pray for me, frens.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 08:54:28 PM
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Officially about to go into SDCC anxiety mode from here on out - Hotelpocalyse is the biggest stressor and Onpeak is my nemesis.  Annnndddddd I'm in the middle of switching jobs so my ability to even attend this year is in question.  Pray for me, frens.

Fingers crossed, I am doing the same thing but they gave me SDCC off when I accepted the offer and said future years shouldn't be a problem.  It helped me feel like it was a good place for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 08, 2023, 07:34:02 AM
Thursday April 13 is going to be super super busy at work for me so of course I know that’s when Hotelpocalypse is going to happen.  🫠
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 08, 2023, 07:37:17 AM
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Has anyone heard anything about the Carte Hotel? I don't remember seeing it on previous SDCC hotel lists.
It's a really nice new Hilton hotel in Little Italy. My husband stays there a lot for work & the only thing he doesn't like about it is the expensive valet parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on April 08, 2023, 09:12:24 AM
The SDCC Unofficial Blog Twitter account just posted the hotel list:
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 08, 2023, 09:46:56 AM
Well… I guess it’s happening. I think I have my strategy down. Self-doubt mingled with anxiety is starting to creep in. Welcome to April…
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 08, 2023, 09:50:59 AM
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Fingers crossed, I am doing the same thing but they gave me SDCC off when I accepted the offer and said future years shouldn't be a problem.  It helped me feel like it was a good place for me.
This! New job should be no problem, it’s my current one that is holding me hostage potential thru July .  May we all be blessed with jobs who understand our priorities.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 08, 2023, 11:04:23 AM
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This! New job should be no problem, it’s my current one that is holding me hostage potential thru July .  May we all be blessed with jobs who understand our priorities.


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I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 08, 2023, 12:28:44 PM
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I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣

That reminds me, I have to put in for my vacation.  No problem getting it approved.  I work for that kind of company.  The boss that hired me is a Star Trek fan.  I think it helped me get the job.  I have a miniature Star Trek 'communicator (TOS)' on my key ring.  I don't even think about it.  He noticed it when I went in for the interview.  He requests I get him a Star Trek Christmas Tree ornament from one of the exhibitors every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 08, 2023, 01:36:08 PM
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That reminds me, I have to put in for my vacation.  No problem getting it approved.  I work for that kind of company.  The boss that hired me is a Star Trek fan.  I think it helped me get the job.  I have a miniature Star Trek 'communicator (TOS)' on my key ring.  I don't even think about it.  He noticed it when I went in for the interview.  He requests I get him a Star Trek Christmas Tree ornament from one of the exhibitors every year.
I love that. In 1975, I got my 5th grade teacher a Captain Kirk poster (I ordered it from The Monster Times). Nerds in authority positions are always easier to deal with.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 08, 2023, 03:44:32 PM
Forgive me for asking something that I should probably know by now in my SDCC journey lol. Especially as I generally manage the walkthrough for reservations/trades. I need to maybe start reviewing my own info ASAP though I never dealt with the broader timelines heavily. :facepalm:

So, if it does end up being April 13 for submitting the form itself, things should be mostly resolved for people who get their stuff in waves 1 & 2, whether directly or very trade etc., by probably the end-ish of April, I assume? As by the start of May, I believe historically with the timeline most of the reservations offered in the second wave should have expired and gone back to wait for when the waitlist will open and cause more chaos, right?

I'm personally hoping for April 13 for selfish reasons. I really want everything resolved by the time May rolls around so I can travel without worries lol (like I said, it's very selfish as I know it won't work well for many others.)

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Edit (inputting this here instead of double-posting.)

On the topic of work and asking for vacation for SDCC. I always make sure any firm knows, during the interview process, that I'm out for at least a week every July for SDCC. I've only worked, out of school, for firms within SD county though. So even if they don't know much about SDCC itself, they're adjacently aware of it and that it's a big deal. So I've never encountered issues with getting the time off for it. So I'm lucky in that regard.

I assume they treat it similarly as anyone else who had annual vacation plans too, around children or otherwise. But yeah, it is always a requirement that they will honor my July vacation request before I start working somewhere. Clearly we all have our priorities in order.  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 08, 2023, 06:19:33 PM
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I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣

I put in for my vacation back in November 😂

I’m the only one in my department who doesn’t have kids so everyone else takes off for summer vacations. I wanted to make sure I got in first.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 08, 2023, 06:23:35 PM
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I put in for my vacation back in November

I’m the only one in my department who doesn’t have kids so everyone else takes off for summer vacations. I wanted to make sure I got in first.
Lol  I always put mine (aka block calendars) the week after I get back  so Im literally blocking out a year ahead every year


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 09, 2023, 02:52:27 PM
Just stayed Downtown this weekend for Dreamhack San Diego. The Marriott staff were elated to see me in full cosplay, so I'm not sure if they were new and not used to SDCC 😂

Also attended a party at the Hard Rock...which confirmed I'd probably never want to stay there during the con. They had a ton of rooms facing the party which makes me feel like I'd never get sleep.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 09, 2023, 05:11:21 PM
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Just stayed Downtown this weekend for Dreamhack San Diego. The Marriott staff were elated to see me in full cosplay, so I'm not sure if they were new and not used to SDCC 😂

Also attended a party at the Hard Rock...which confirmed I'd probably never want to stay there during the con. They had a ton of rooms facing the party which makes me feel like I'd never get sleep.

How was the party?  Were the staff attentive there?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 09, 2023, 08:02:42 PM
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Lol  I always put mine (aka block calendars) the week after I get back  so Im literally blocking out a year ahead every year

This is what I do! I’m not taking any chances!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 09, 2023, 08:07:51 PM
I block mine out also, it saved me one year where they did a vacation black out. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 10, 2023, 03:39:23 AM
One of my con friends had to stop going to SDCC because her work wouldn’t let people take vacations during summer due to some project they were working on…seems pretty severe since summer is prime vacation time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 04:09:27 AM
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How was the party?  Were the staff attentive there?

It was actually pretty-lowkey. Felt more like a company mixer than a full party. There was open bar for several hours which was fun, so the staff that I saw were decently swamped.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 10, 2023, 05:01:22 AM
So I'm a Tax Agent in Australia and the end of our tax year is the 30th of June, so if I was working for anyone other than my Dad I doubt that I would get the time off, but since I go with my Mum that pretty much gives me an in lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 05:27:19 AM
Not that we needed another reason to know why hotelpocalypse is so hard, but the unofficial blog posted an article with a list of all hotels in the lottery and their number of rooms.

https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 07:22:54 AM
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Not that we needed another reason to know why hotelpocalypse is so hard, but the unofficial blog posted an article with a list of all hotels in the lottery and their number of rooms.

https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/

I disagree with their statement math is hard, especially since they are doing simple math.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 08:05:54 AM
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I disagree with their statement math is hard, especially since they are doing simple math.

I mean, do they think they're Barbie or something?

(That's a reeeeaaaalllllly old cultural reference, for you young 'uns.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 08:10:18 AM
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I mean, do they think they're Barbie or something?

(That's a reeeeaaaalllllly old cultural reference, for you young 'uns.)

I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on April 10, 2023, 08:41:29 AM
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I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now.
Don't forget Ken.

OnPeak is just Ken.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 08:45:22 AM
"This Ken is even less competent than he looks". ~ OnPeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 08:46:23 AM
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Not everyone. Don't forget Ken.

OnPeak is just Ken.

All the self-generated barbie pictures I see for the movie say Barbie, so I say it's debatable.  Ken may only be in the movies. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 10, 2023, 09:10:59 AM
Thanks for all the links. As a New Yorker, I'm okay with walking, so I don't mind walking a mile or two to the hotel or something. I mean yeah, it would be nice to be in one of the fancy hotels like the Marquis, but I think I'd be out partying too much if that were so.  8) I haven't purchased any plane tickets or put in my vacation yet because I don't know if I have a hotel room yet. I've made the decision if I don't get a hotel in Downtown, I won't go. I'll just eat the cost of these tickets. The thought of taking a shuttle or even driving in and fighting for parking is a turn off for me. With that in mind, I'm keeping my fingers crossed because I had good luck the first time years ago. I don't even mind staying at the Horton Grand with the ghosts because they don't affect me (go figure - I recently stayed at the haunted Marshall House in Savannah, GA with no problems  ;D)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 09:18:51 AM
My husband would love to stay at the Horton Grand just because of the ghosts! The amenities/distance/etc aren't great for the way we do SDCC so it never makes it onto our list though. I should try to remember to go some other time of year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 10, 2023, 09:21:48 AM
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Not that we needed another reason to know why hotelpocalypse is so hard, but the unofficial blog posted an article with a list of all hotels in the lottery and their number of rooms.

https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/

I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.

That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).

So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 09:28:18 AM
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I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.

That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).

So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?

They did say math is hard, so don't trust theirs  :D  (sorry had to do it) 

If 20K people didn't have a place to stay every year we would know, it would be all over social media.  The fact is though the onpeak has rooms up until the convention, not having a place to stay is never a factor (on onpeaks side).   So clearly there are either more rooms or more people sharing, or more local attendees than estimated. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 10, 2023, 09:30:23 AM
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I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.

That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).

So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
The difference here is that the hotel sale isn't limited to actual SDCC badge holders, anyone can get a room.  I know some folks that go just for the offsites, no badge needed.  So numbers are much much higher.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 10, 2023, 09:32:53 AM
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So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?

I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?

The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 09:33:49 AM
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I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?

The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.

Some time back, a friend of mine stayed at the koa campgrounds and did just that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 09:35:17 AM
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I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?

The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.

There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel.  I don't know how they do it, but they do.  Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff.  Some store stuff in their car.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 09:38:51 AM
There are also a lot of people that stay farther out, in North or East San Diego county or Chula Vista. The hotel capacity numbers UBlog is working with only include downtown and Hotel Circle, I believe.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 10:15:39 AM
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There are also a lot of people that stay farther out, in North or East San Diego county or Chula Vista. The hotel capacity numbers UBlog is working with only include downtown and Hotel Circle, I believe.
Our first year we had no idea & booked a hotel 8.5 miles away and drove in on our thurs, Sun badge days.  We didn't know about a parking lottery either so I had used my parking app for work & just reserved on it. Ended up working well for us that first year but now since we know what to expect & have 4 days we approach it different.  So I guess in relation to the 20K - where there's a will there's a way and you just do what you gotta do


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 10:15:42 AM
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I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now.

I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!

And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?

Regarding hotels, there are always hotel rooms available in Mission Valley. Would it suck having to shuttle in every day? Yes, but not as much as not going to SDCC. If you don't believe me, I refer you to 2020 and 2021...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 10, 2023, 10:17:51 AM
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I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!

And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?

I’m expecting that email no later than tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 10:18:37 AM
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There are also a lot of people that stay farther out, in North or East San Diego county or Chula Vista. The hotel capacity numbers UBlog is working with only include downtown and Hotel Circle, I believe.

Don't forget Tijuana...

I'm not considering it, but I checked some hotel rates in Tijuana, and they're very reasonable.  And isn't there a trolley stop close to the border.  Somebody can check me on that.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 10:18:46 AM
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I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!

And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
Im thinking this week, since the hotel list with pricing dropped last Friday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 10:25:47 AM
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And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?


I think we all start expecting the email the day after we get our badge.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 10:29:59 AM
Likewise. I was thinking about the timeline and having hotel lottery next week would really be cutting close.
This week and next week hotel lottery. Then a couple weeks later ppl find out what hotel they got. So that's early May. Most likely a week later general sale for the hotels go up. That's now Mid May.
Then parking should be announced shortly after and usually it's 4 groups? Every week each group goes. This should end by mid June then. And by mid June badges begin to be mailed out. I highly doubt they'll wanna do any sort of lottery for parking or hotel as badges are being mailed out. I think that week they'll begin announcements as we start running to our mailboxes everyday lol.

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I’m expecting that email no later than tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 10:36:57 AM
What is badge refund date? I am pretty sure both rounds of emails are typically completed before the refund date, to give people a chance to receive a refund if they are not happy with their hotel selection. Lottery should be at least two weeks before refund date, as to allow for both rounds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 10:38:11 AM
@Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) I'm not totally sure CCI agrees with you about giving people time to refund, but it should be okay this year at least. The refund cutoff is 5/12.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 10:38:33 AM
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What is badge refund date? I am pretty sure both rounds of emails are typically completed before the refund date, to give people a chance to receive a refund if they are not happy with their hotel selection. Lottery should be at least two weeks before refund date, as to allow for both rounds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 10:42:30 AM
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@Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) I'm not totally sure CCI agrees with you about giving people time to refund, but it should be okay this year at least. The refund cutoff is 5/12.

They may not do it on purpose, but I have noticed in the past that all emails are sent prior to the refund deadline. I make mental note of it every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 11:05:26 AM
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And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?

Regarding hotels, there are always hotel rooms available in Mission Valley. Would it suck having to shuttle in every day? Yes, but not as much as not going to SDCC. If you don't believe me, I refer you to 2020 and 2021...

While I'm shooting for a downtown hotel, I always have a soft spot in my heart for my first year (2015) staying on Shelter Island, and taking the shuttle in.  I didn't know anything about the lottery, and booked directly with Humphrey's in May.  Taking the shuttle in didn't bother me, because I didn't know any better, and there were tons of people on the bus and we passed many waiting for their shuttle pick up.  If you can believe it, I did no research on the Con, so I didn't know what to expect.  I got the lay of the land as we rode in, and as we got closer to the Con, my first indication of what I was in for was seeing a guy walking toward the convention center in full star wars storm trooper regalia.   :). When we pulled in front of the convention center, and I saw all the people getting off the shuttle and crossing the street to the gaslamp, I thought I was in heaven.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 10, 2023, 11:50:30 AM
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Likewise. I was thinking about the timeline and having hotel lottery next week would really be cutting close.
This week and next week hotel lottery. Then a couple weeks later ppl find out what hotel they got. So that's early May. Most likely a week later general sale for the hotels go up. That's now Mid May.
Then parking should be announced shortly after and usually it's 4 groups? Every week each group goes. This should end by mid June then. And by mid June badges begin to be mailed out. I highly doubt they'll wanna do any sort of lottery for parking or hotel as badges are being mailed out. I think that week they'll begin announcements as we start running to our mailboxes everyday lol.

Hotelpocalypse has been as late April 26 and 28 although both times things were delayed.  2017 was the very late badge sales and last year everything was generally delayed. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 11:55:39 AM
I wonder if cci saw our poll & put made it next week just to mess with us.

Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is.  #ARGGG

I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 10, 2023, 12:01:12 PM
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I wonder if cci saw our poll & put made it next week just to mess with us.

Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is.  #ARGGG

I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.

I’m just a ball of stress right now 😂

Best of luck with the job! Hopefully you’ll get a shiny new job and an excellent hotel placement!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 10, 2023, 12:05:25 PM
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Hotelpocalypse has been as late April 26 and 28 although both times things were delayed.  2017 was the very late badge sales and last year everything was generally delayed.

And last year Wondercon was pretty delayed if I recall, and since they don't do hotelpocalypse until after Wondercon, that was probably part of the reason.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 12:06:27 PM
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I wonder if cci saw our poll & put made it next week just to mess with us.

Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is.  #ARGGG

I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.

Good luck with the job interview!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
I believe that Alyssa has been rocking her recent job interviews, and I'm sure that this one will be the same. ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 12:15:34 PM
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There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel.  I don't know how they do it, but they do.  Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff.  Some store stuff in their car.

I always see a small group of people sleeping in front of the convention center, close to the big stairs. I don't think it's a line for anything considering that I only ever see this small group. So I've always just thought they were sleeping somewhere "safe" instead of getting a hotel room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 12:22:34 PM
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There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel.  I don't know how they do it, but they do.  Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff.  Some store stuff in their car.
True story! Last year on Gwendolyn's bucket list was an entry "sleep under the stars" so sure enough we put her in overnight Hall H line 2 days lol   She no longer wants it


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 10, 2023, 12:39:14 PM
First year i attended SDCC i was in everything else line 3 days. I had a hotel room  but only used it 1 night. only reason i  had a room was for my wife lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 12:49:06 PM
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Good luck with the job interview!
thx the interview is done & I was my best self. now is the calm before the storm

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I always see a small group of people sleeping in front of the convention center, close to the big stairs. I don't think it's a line for anything considering that I only ever see this small group. So I've always just thought they were sleeping somewhere "safe" instead of getting a hotel room.
I think that's the EE line for the next day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 10, 2023, 12:56:25 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 01:02:42 PM
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Says April 12th!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 01:04:04 PM
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Says April 12th!

That's the day I voted for.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:04:43 PM
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Oh my!! Sweet :) Let the excitement (and panic) start!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:06:05 PM
It's official!!! And Wednesday! Clearly, @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) is a Goddess!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 10, 2023, 01:08:29 PM
I knew it would be this week!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:10:22 PM
I was not expecting Wednesday! This is turning in to an expensive week for me as I just paid for accommodation for the Paris Olympics today as well. Good problem to have though! Now just have to hope for some luck in the lottery!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 01:11:13 PM
https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels

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Comic-Con 2023’s General Hotel Reservation Sale Opens Wednesday, April 12, 2023 — 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Each year hotel rooms for Comic-Con sell out in a matter of minutes. We want to make the process as clear—and more importantly—as fair as it can be. Below is a guide to the process for opening day.


The Email (Monday, April 10, 2023)
On Monday, April 10, 2023, we’ll send an email to Comic-Con 2023 badge holders with the link to the waiting room/hotel reservation request form. The form will not open until 9:00 AM PDT on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. If you try to access the waiting room early, it will take you to a page confirming you are in the right place and to check back when the waiting room opens.

The link will only grant you access to the waiting room one hour prior to the opening.

The Waiting Room (Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 8:00 AM PDT)
Beginning at 8:00 AM PDT, you may access the waiting room via the link in your email. The time you enter the waiting room between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT has no impact on your position in line. At 9:00 AM PDT, all users in the waiting room will be granted access to the form in random order. If you enter the waiting room after 9:00 AM PDT, you will be placed at the end of the line.

From within the waiting room, you will have an opportunity to view a sample version of the form to review hotel options, rates, and form instructions. You will also have access to a browser check form, which allows you to perform a quick check for any browser issues that may impact the performance of the form. Both resources have also been made available for you on this page.

Placing Your Requests (Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 9:00 AM PDT)
The waiting room for the hotel reservation request form officially opens on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 9:00 AM PDT. On this date, you will need to submit your request via the online form or over the phone. 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.

Online Submissions
At 9:00 AM PDT, everyone in the waiting room will be assigned a random place in line. Guests will then be moved from the waiting room to the request form based on this order. Randomization will not take place until 9:00 AM PDT and is not based on the time at which you enter the waiting room before that point. No further randomization will take place throughout the process. Anyone accessing the link after 9:00 AM PDT will be placed at the end of the line. Forms will be processed based on the time at which a user was granted access to the form — NOT the time at which the form was submitted.

Sample Form
To allow attendees to prepare for opening day, we are providing a sample version of the form for review. The form remains similar to previous years, but some processing options have been updated and the hotel list has been updated to reflect 2023 availability.

The sample form is available for review here: https://cci.onpeak.info/sample

In addition to reviewing the options available on this year's form, attendees are encouraged to verify that their browser settings are configured for best performance of the form ahead of opening day. Use the following link to verify that JavaScript and cookies are enabled on your browser: https://cci.onpeak.info/browserCheck.

Note: You will be given the option to select up to 12 different hotels. Only one (1) hotel selection is required to submit the form.

Request Online
To submit your request online, click on the link in your email or copy and paste the URL to your browser.

Request by Phone
To submit your request over the phone, please call 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 312-527-7300.
*Calls will not be accepted prior to this date and time.

Hotel Placements
Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent on Monday, April 17, 2023. Those whose requests cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

If you have been placed at a hotel, you will have 72 hours from the date and time the email is sent to confirm your reservation with a deposit. If you do not confirm within 72 hours, your reservation will be canceled.

Once confirmations are sent, you will be required to provide a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax. The required deposit must be provided by Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/11:59 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Reservations without a deposit will be canceled and cannot be reinstated for any reason.

A non-refundable service and technology fee equal to 3% of each hotel deposit will be charged to the credit card provided for each reservation. Any change to a reservation that increases the required hotel deposit amount, such as extending the length of stay, changing to a more expensive room type, changing hotels, etc.; will incur an additional non-refundable service fee in the amount of 3% of the additional deposit amount. All charges will appear as "Comic-Con 2023 Hotels" on the user's credit card statement.
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 01:12:01 PM
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I was not expecting Wednesday! This is turning in to an expensive week for me as I just paid for accommodation for the Paris Olympics today as well. Good problem to have though! Now just have to hope for some luck in the lottery!
Announced!!  April 12!!
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 01:13:00 PM
We’re in the endgame now…
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 01:13:16 PM
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Oh! Good catches guys! I voted for the 13th, so one day off, but at least it is this week (I really want to feel free/comfortable to travel at the end of this month or early May lol)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 01:17:03 PM
Looks like only one round of confirmations, so we will all know by Monday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 01:19:58 PM
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Looks like only one round of confirmations, so we will all know by Monday.

Oh, that's MUCH better! One and done.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:20:08 PM
Did anyone notice that the hotels are broken up now? If you want to try for 2 beds and also for a king bed, that's 2 separate requests.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 01:22:54 PM
Forgive me for asking but are these going to be unique links? Or everyone just use the same link and wish each other luck?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:23:59 PM
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Did anyone notice that the hotels are broken up now? If you want to try for 2 beds and also for a king bed, that's 2 separate requests.

This my first year back at SDCC since 2017 so not sure what process was like since then but yep the sample form is def showing the hotels broken up for me as well so that is different/new to me.

The sample form is great to trial run things at least anyway. Finding that type of thing out during the sale would throw a few people so good to know before hand.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:25:54 PM
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Forgive me for asking but are these going to be unique links? Or everyone just use the same link and wish each other luck?

They have not been unique links in the past. Everyone goes to the same page.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 01:26:06 PM
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Forgive me for asking but are these going to be unique links? Or everyone just use the same link and wish each other luck?

In the past, the links have not been unique, and the waiting room link is usually posted on the CCI hotels page once it goes live. Plus it will be all over Twitter, I'm sure.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 01:30:44 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 01:31:07 PM
What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:32:37 PM
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What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.

I've stayed in both and they are both great hotels! We have them on our list but have some of the cheaper ones higher (like the Marriott Gaslamp).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:34:25 PM
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OMG!!!

I Step away for a walk, and come back to this!!!!   :o

We're going to need you to warn us in advance next time you plan on going for a walk :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 01:34:39 PM
I'm hoping to get Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marriott marquis Or Hilton Bayfront. I have status with all 3 chains so suites and parties at my place haha.


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What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 01:35:30 PM
Did anyone get an email?

I didn't yet.


GOT IT!!! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 01:35:52 PM
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What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.

Hilton Bayfront has been my #1 as of late. It used to be the Omni, but the noise at night has gotten bothersome, especially due to the parties at the Hard Rock.

I do want to stay at the Marquis, as that's one of the few convention-adjacent hotels I've yet to stay at.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 10, 2023, 01:37:07 PM
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Did anyone get an email?

I didn't yet.

I did at 1:18pm PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 10, 2023, 01:39:17 PM
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Did anyone get an email?

I didn't yet.

I haven't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 01:39:46 PM
Mine came in at 1:28 PDT. So I'd say just be a little patient if you haven't gotten your email yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 01:42:30 PM
This should be interesting with only 1 round this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 01:45:42 PM
Oh s**t. Just got my email. This is real.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:46:46 PM
My email came at 1:34 pm. I guess I'm not as important as some of you.  :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 10, 2023, 01:50:23 PM
I've been super lucky and got Hilton Bayfront in 2019 and then MMM last year and both were great location wise, but I feel like the Bayfront was easier access to con, less of a crowd going back and forth.

Bayfront is my #1.

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What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:51:38 PM
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I've been super lucky and got Hilton Bayfront in 2019 and then MMM last year and both were great location wise, but I feel like the Bayfront was easier access to con, less of a crowd going back and forth.

Agreed on that! I know the MMM is adjacent but it felt farther than the Bayfront. I also was almost always having to sit through at least one elevator before going up to my room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 01:53:27 PM
Looking at the sample form, I do not see a waitlist option.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:54:12 PM
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Looking at the sample form, I do not see a waitlist option.

Noticed that as well. I think it's just one round and then the general sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 10, 2023, 01:56:43 PM
My email came in right now 1:55pm so I guess they're still going out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 01:58:42 PM
Honestly, the view we ended up with at the Hilton Bayfront (they gave us a bay/convention facing room without upgrading, probably because numbers were way lower due to covid last year) was gorgeous and almost makes me want to upgrade on check-in if we get to stay there again this year LOL. Bayfront has been our #1 choice since like 2012 essentially. I'm running a change to our downtown list (we only do downtown/gaslamp choices) by my group as we're likely shifting Hard Rock off the list and need to replace it with something.

It is interesting that they're going back to a single round of reservations after a few years of doing the two round system. I'm glad it'll hopefully be dealt with much earlier/less dragged out this year personally...

For the record, I received my email at 1:42 PM PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 02:00:38 PM
Got my email now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 10, 2023, 02:01:30 PM
I just got my email! ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:02:19 PM
On the sample form it also seems like you can get notified when the general sale goes live.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 02:04:58 PM
If it's back to one round, what are the odds of downtown hotel rooms showing up in the general sale? (Not that I'm being a pessimist, but this is the most stress I ever feel every year).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 02:07:43 PM
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If it's back to one round, what are the odds of downtown hotel rooms showing up in the general sale? (Not that I'm being a pessimist, but this is the most stress I ever feel every year).

Pretty good. Past few years I have gotten emails in the second round that included the like of MMM, Omni, and Grand Hyatt.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:09:36 PM
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If it's back to one round, what are the odds of downtown hotel rooms showing up in the general sale? (Not that I'm being a pessimist, but this is the most stress I ever feel every year).

Probably still good as some people may not need the hotel that was offered to them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:11:21 PM
My email came in at 1:29pm.  I really wish they gave us more notice than 2 days. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 10, 2023, 02:12:22 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sheilaac717 on April 10, 2023, 02:23:29 PM
Looking at the "sample" form, I notice that they ask you for your CCI Member class. I am an attendee and volunteer. Do you think it will make any difference in getting a room by which one I check? (I know it's supposed to be random, but why ask the question?)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 10, 2023, 02:24:50 PM
Got my first email at 4:48 est
Second at 5 and third 5:04.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 02:27:28 PM
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Looking at the "sample" form, I notice that they ask you for your CCI Member class. I am an attendee and volunteer. Do you think it will make any difference in getting a room by which one I check? (I know it's supposed to be random, but why ask the question?)

That field is optional, so it should not make any difference how you fill it out (in terms of affecting your room placement). I assume they added it just for their own data-gathering purposes, but it really doesn't matter what you put there.

ETA: @Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) below is correct. The "type" dropdown is required, but one of the options is "other". You can pick whatever you want, and entering a Member ID is optional.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 10, 2023, 02:31:12 PM
see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 02:32:25 PM
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That field is optional, so it should not make any difference how you fill it out (in terms of affecting your room placement). I assume they added it just for their own data-gathering purposes, but it really doesn't matter what you put there.

It is a required field, but I still doubt it matters what you put.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:34:31 PM
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see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con

I haven't stayed at Bayfront either, but I imagine it's ideal for Hall H.  I prefer MMM because its generally easier access to get into the exhibit hall, but Bayfront would be my 2nd or 3rd choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:35:25 PM
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see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con

Bayfront is awesome if you are doing Hall H lines, Indigo, or the offsites near PetCo Park.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 02:37:05 PM
Bayfront is generally my preferred choice, because I'm press and it's just easiest. But if you do Hall H or Indigo, it's very convenient. Also, we've had a view of the convention center and it helps judge what the line is like.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 02:41:19 PM
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It is a required field, but I still doubt it matters what you put.

You're right. Member ID info is still optional, but it seems they changed the Member Class option to required this year (which I believe last year was still optional, I could be wrong.) They're probably trying to finally require it to try and gather some definitive data, but without a requirement for your Member ID to cross-reference the info, the info they gather is fully dependent on the honesty of the person filling out the form unless they decide to compare it to the CCI member ID data.

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see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con

I personally LOVE the Bayfront. My group used to do Hall H at least one day every year, so it was perfect for that (right across the street or on the same side of sidewalk as the Hall H lines depending on where they get moved and which year it was.) There's also the Hotel Review thread if anyone wants more detailed reviews on it, but personally I think the location is perfect for my tastes. The rooms are a tiny bit small, but bathrooms spacious enough and it probably depends on where you get placed too on the floor. You do have to pay extra, MOST YEARS (last year was an exception,) to have a view of the convention center/gaslamp instead of the bridge & Dole Factory, but even then the view isn't necessarily super important to me lol. We've stayed there like 6-7 years in a row for SDCC I believe and fingers crossed the streak doesn't break this year.

As someone mentioned, it is good for offsites in the Gaslamp as it's connected to the pedestrian bridge to the Gaslamp that dumps you right by that one secured offsite collection, I'm blanking on the name, maybe "Interactive Zone"??? (where Nintendo etc. were last year for their off-sites.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:43:59 PM
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As someone mentioned, it is good for offsites in the Gaslamp as it's connected to the pedestrian bridge to the Gaslamp that dumps you right by that one secured offsite collection, I'm blanking on the name, maybe "Interactive Zone"??? (where Nintendo etc. were last year for their off-sites.)

PetCo Interactive Zone
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:48:37 PM
It looks like they took away the option to book at closest hotel regardless of shuttle route.  I'm guessing they feel it's redundant with Downtown Hotel only?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 10, 2023, 02:51:14 PM
my email came in at 2pm. lets go, Hotelpocalypse!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: DriverJC on April 10, 2023, 02:51:22 PM
I'm doing the hotel lottery this year and I have a few questions if I may.

1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds".  It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us?  I might be reading too much into this. lol

2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?

Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:52:56 PM
@DriverJC (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6788)

No, they will not book another couple in the same room. The price is for the ROOM, not per person.

Book the king rooms and you will be fine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: DriverJC on April 10, 2023, 02:54:21 PM
@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314)

Thank you for the clarification.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:54:27 PM
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I'm doing the hotel lottery this year and I have a few questions if I may.

1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds".  It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us?  I might be reading too much into this. lol

2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?

Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.

1. No it should be just who you say will be in the room.
2. The price should be per night not doubled per people in the room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 02:56:41 PM
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PetCo Interactive Zone

TJ as always more on top of it than me, thank you! I'm honestly surprised I got the "Interactive Zone" correct with how my memory is sometimes lol. But yep, it's good if you want to be right next to the convention center/Hall H/Indigo, and convenient for getting to that PetCo side of the Gaslamp with the pedestrian bridge (always good photo spots on that bridge too, if you want a higher view of the convention center from that angle.)

Frankly though, it is one of the most coveted hotels though, so it's difficult to get from the submission unless you get into the form basically immediately after 9:00 PDT from what I remember.

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I'm doing the hotel lottery this year and I have a few questions if I may.

1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds".  It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us?  I might be reading too much into this. lol

2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?

Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.

1) Hotel rooms aren't shared with other couples etc. So you'd have the room to yourself if you chose "2 Adults, 1 bed." "2 Adults, 1 bed" usually = 1 king room OR 1 queen room. They don't do shared rooms, assigning groups together to share rooms, so it's all private. You could be assigned a 2 bed room depending on available though, instead of 1 king/queen though. They seem to have done the list differently on the form this year as they've separated 2-bed rooms vs. 1-bed rooms etc. on the request list.

2) I believe the difference in pricing generally differs from hotel to hotel (as they all have different occupancy rules regarding the extra price per head.) Often, if you're a member of their hotel chain perks program (usually free) you'll get 2 people at the same price as the "1 adult, 1 bed". I would have to dig back in my detailed receipts to give you more info for what it is at certain hotels... but we also had 3 people every time essentially, so it wouldn't be super accurate to your situation. So I can't really solidly say what the pricing would be. Keep in mind that the listed prices generally don't include local taxes etc. I used to have a spreadsheet that calculated (very accurately) what the final pricing would be per night with taxes... but I'd need to make sure it's still accurate as well.

Apologies for the nth response I've now done for you, while I was typing this up others answered as well. Hopefully you got the info you needed though!

Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:57:50 PM
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No, they will not book another couple in the same room. The price is for the ROOM, not per person.

Book the king rooms and you will be fine.

Oh man, that would be terrifying.  I don't like sharing rooms with people I know (except my wife) and I could not imagine a random person being assigned the same room.  Pretty much an absolute nightmare scenario for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 10, 2023, 03:05:08 PM
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Oh man, that would be terrifying.  I don't like sharing rooms with people I know (except my wife) and I could not imagine a random person being assigned the same room.  Pretty much an absolute nightmare scenario for me.

That would put a big twist in the hotel sales!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:08:03 PM
The only place I've ever heard of that happening is with the hostels, where there are shared rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 10, 2023, 03:08:57 PM
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Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...

I can't remember but does Hilton Bayfront charge their resort fee on top of OnPeaks prices or is it included?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 03:10:00 PM
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The only place I've ever heard of that happening is with the hostels, where there are shared rooms.

Yeah, I stayed in a hostel my first year with a friend. We were in a shared room so we had two other roommates. (We actually had multiple during our stay, but there were two other beds.) It wasn't too bad, but after that I decided I needed a private bathroom at least.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 03:10:58 PM
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I can't remember but does Hilton Bayfront charge their resort fee on top of OnPeaks prices or is it included?

I believe they do, but if I'm recalling correctly they basically have made it into a credit you can use at their restaurants etc. for the past couple years for HHonors members. Note, you need to remember to use this AT the restaurant etc. otherwise it's hard to go back and have them retroactively credit it on something and it needs to be used before check-out of course.

As soon as I finish paying my car reg fee etc., I'm going to take a look at my last invoices if I still have them.

Edit: I believe some properties waive the resort fees during SDCC, but sometimes you have to ask the front desk to make sure it happens as I believe some people had mixed results with it...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:17:56 PM
MMM waives the resort fees if you booked through onPeak. If you booked out of block (e.g. bookending nights) you pay the resort fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 03:33:01 PM
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MMM waives the resort fees if you booked through onPeak. If you booked out of block (e.g. bookending nights) you pay the resort fee.
good to know, thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 10, 2023, 03:41:48 PM
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That would put a big twist in the hotel sales!
Yeah that could be quite the sitcom/streaming miniseries 'event,' huh  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 03:42:45 PM
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2) I believe the difference in pricing generally differs from hotel to hotel (as they all have different occupancy rules regarding the extra price per head.) Often, if you're a member of their hotel chain perks program (usually free) you'll get 2 people at the same price as the "1 adult, 1 bed". I would have to dig back in my detailed receipts to give you more info for what it is at certain hotels... but we also had 3 people every time essentially, so it wouldn't be super accurate to your situation. So I can't really solidly say what the pricing would be. Keep in mind that the listed prices generally don't include local taxes etc. I used to have a spreadsheet that calculated (very accurately) what the final pricing would be per night with taxes... but I'd need to make sure it's still accurate as well.

Apologies for the nth response I've now done for you, while I was typing this up others answered as well. Hopefully you got the info you needed though!

Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...

Okay, so I still had my hotel invoice from the Hilton Bayfront for SDCC 2022 flagged in my email (and it didn't get purged when I did a HUGE purge last month luckily.) I'll attach a cropped/slightly redacted image under a spoiler here. I've also added boxes to show what the actual price for just the room was. Please ignore the parking fee per night (unless you are interested in that. I believe but could be wrong that we had two cars in the parking garage, so the price was for those two cars not just one I believe.) Also ignore all the takeaway I got from the hotel options lol, the only problem with the Bayfront, for me personally, is when their restaurants are closed, there aren't many IMMEDIATE food options. It's not far, but when you're exhausted/nursing an oncoming migraine/something else, you do not want to cross the bridge to go to a restaurant in the Gaslamp.

For some general information: We had two cars parked due to the timing of one person coming, thus I believe it was $20/car per night. We had 3 people in the bedroom, so it was a "3 adults, 2 beds" room. It was attached to an HHonors membership which I believe got me something off, but it was explained verbally only and checked out per the invoice I believe. I do not remember what it was though, apologies.

Per the 2022 Hotel List, the listed price for "1 adult, 2 beds" was $322.00/night for the Hilton Bayfront. They don't/didn't give details about additional people and how that would effect price. They also generally list that local fees/taxes/etc. are not included.

Per my invoice, the base hotel room/night price for "3 adults, 2 beds" was $352.00/night. There were additional fees per night, as you can see in the invoice, that involve local fees and whatnot. As such, the total price per night with room fees was $396.60/night for 3 people.

I am not seeing any resort fee etc. so I assume it was waived as it was booked via OP.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:42:54 PM
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Yeah that could be quite the sitcom/streaming miniseries 'event,' huh  :P

I can just see everyone putting in roommate requests, like university students do for dorm rooms.

'I need a roomie who is into Star Trek and not Star Wars...'
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 03:51:37 PM
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Okay, so I still had my hotel invoice from the Hilton Bayfront for SDCC 2022 flagged in my email (and it didn't get purged when I did a HUGE purge last month luckily.) I'll attach a cropped/slightly redacted image under a spoiler here. I've also added boxes to show what the actual price for just the room was. Please ignore the parking fee per night (unless you are interested in that. I believe but could be wrong that we had two cars in the parking garage, so the price was for those two cars not just one I believe.) Also ignore all the takeaway I got from the hotel options lol, the only problem with the Bayfront, for me personally, is when their restaurants are closed, there aren't many IMMEDIATE food options. It's not far, but when you're exhausted/nursing an oncoming migraine/something else, you do not want to cross the bridge to go to a restaurant in the Gaslamp.

For some general information: We had two cars parked due to the timing of one person coming, thus I believe it was $20/car per night. We had 3 people in the bedroom, so it was a "3 adults, 2 beds" room. It was attached to an HHonors membership which I believe got me something off, but it was explained verbally only and checked out per the invoice I believe. I do not remember what it was though, apologies.

Per the 2022 Hotel List, the listed price for "1 adult, 2 beds" was $322.00/night for the Hilton Bayfront. They don't/didn't give details about additional people and how that would effect price. They also generally list that local fees/taxes/etc. are not included.

Per my invoice, the base hotel room/night price for "3 adults, 2 beds" was $352.00/night. There were additional fees per night, as you can see in the invoice, that involve local fees and whatnot. As such, the total price per night with room fees was $396.60/night for 3 people.

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This made me inspect my bill from last year more closely and I just noticed  a charge for $44.98 for "Banquets groups"....Don't know what the hell that was?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 04:33:43 PM
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This made me inspect my bill from last year more closely and I just noticed  a charge for $44.98 for "Banquets groups"....Don't know what the hell that was?!

Oh wow, I've never seen a charge like that personally. Did the hotel you stay at perhaps provide buffet breakfasts or something like that? I could possibly see that being a fee for that, depending on if that was the only charge for it or if it did it per day...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 04:35:39 PM
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Oh wow, I've never seen a charge like that personally. Did the hotel you stay at perhaps provide buffet breakfasts or something like that? I could possibly see that being a fee for that, depending on if that was the only charge for it or if it did it per day...
It was the Hilton Bayfront...Was only one charge. I'm thinking it was probably a mistake...I should have examined by bill better!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 04:36:17 PM
Could it be from one of the pop-up food places run by the hotel? Like the breakfast burritos or the food stand outside the Indigo entrance? Those don't have "names" exactly but the hotel has to put the charge under something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 04:41:02 PM
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Could it be from one of the pop-up food places run by the hotel? Like the breakfast burritos or the food stand outside the Indigo entrance? Those don't have "names" exactly but the hotel has to put the charge under something.
You're probably right!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 04:49:18 PM
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Could it be from one of the pop-up food places run by the hotel? Like the breakfast burritos or the food stand outside the Indigo entrance? Those don't have "names" exactly but the hotel has to put the charge under something.

That's a good point and I forgot those could be charged to the room (the ones run by Bayfront can usually.) Thank you!

Sometimes the employees aren't completely certain what to charge it as/what name to apply and just choose something related/that sounds right, if you charge it to your room bill. As you can see from my invoice, The Cannery showed up multiple times as the reason for the charge (either room service or takeaway,) but it wasn't always The Cannery that I actually got food from. So I think they just happened to default the internal room service/quick take and go spots within the hotel as "The Cannery" though there were a couple different names that I ordered from technically. I didn't buy anything at the outside places. I wanted to buy something at some point, but they happened to have closed like 15 minutes prior, so I just missed them.

From the response by madfly to semigeekgirl, I would assume then that you might've charged an "external" food order that is run by the Bayfront to your room instead of paying with a card/money at the time instead. Hopefully that was the case!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 10, 2023, 08:01:19 PM
Apparently someone forgot me. My husband got an email with the link and I still haven't gotten one. It's 10pm CST. Now I'm panicking that my badges are messed up or something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 08:06:18 PM
If you haven't already, log into your member ID and see if your badges are there.  Hope all is ok.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 10, 2023, 08:16:38 PM
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If you haven't already, log into your member ID and see if your badges are there.  Hope all is ok.

I logged in and it shows all of my badges and badge numbers under "My Orders". And there is the option to refund & remove so I assume my badges are good.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 08:17:25 PM
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I logged in and it shows all of my badges and badge numbers under "My Orders". And there is the option to refund & remove so I assume my badges are good.

That looks good!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 08:30:21 PM
After all the technical drama from this year's badge sale, I'm really hoping the hotel sale is smooth sailing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 10, 2023, 08:35:42 PM
Nervous!! Is there a good tutorial for the sale? I’ve had rotten luck in the past & would love to have a better shot this year. Btw my email was at 1:57 pst
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 10, 2023, 08:47:47 PM
Why am I suddenly feeling a stomach ache?  Good Luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 09:02:20 PM
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Nervous!! Is there a good tutorial for the sale? I’ve had rotten luck in the past & would love to have a better shot this year. Btw my email was at 1:57 pst

If you look at the cci hotel page, https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels (https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels), it gives you a basic rundown on how everything will work and the timelines. They give this link: https://cci.onpeak.info/sample#top (https://cci.onpeak.info/sample#top)

If you don't know how the form submission works, that is a sample form that will mirror what we'll be filling out on Wednesday.

If you want more of a expansive and visual walkthrough, SDCC Unofficial Blog already has their visual walkthrough of filling the form out posted: https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/visual-guide-to-the-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-sale/ (https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/visual-guide-to-the-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-sale/)

If you want to know more about what happens once reservation emails start going out and how you make your deposits/etc., and if you have access to the Hotel Exchange Sub-forum on this forum here, I've written walkthroughs for various steps you need to take based on what kind of deposit/swap you're doing and fixing issues that commonly pop up.

Try going to the main forum page and if you can see "SDCC 2023 Hotel Exchange" under this SDCC Housing, etc. forum, you can enter it and check them out. They are a bit... large and sometimes possibly too detailed. I'll probably try to make sure nothing is too confusing. It's also possible they've changed the process for this year. Each year it changes a little, but it's also possible OP decides to try something new.  :-X

If you don't have access to it, I can maybe put together something to help guide people that's simpler (because the collection of walkthroughs with screenshots is a bit... chaotic and touchy to try and edit properly and I wouldn't want to just copy it over and hope it works.) But the basic process for placing your deposit is generally fairly simple so long as you don't add a ton of variables into it.

I'm betting people/blogs will have general walkthroughs on how it works as well once deposits are able to be made and people can confirm the steps it takes and you do have 3 days to make deposits etc.

I hope that's something like what you meant! Sorry if I'm totally off base.

--

On another note, yeah I'm feeling super anxious about this year's hotelpocalypse. I'm glad I'm not alone at least!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 10, 2023, 09:29:54 PM
Thank you!! This was awesome:) I’ll start reading what you suggested! I really appreciate your help!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 10, 2023, 10:48:03 PM
I'm totally prepared for this hotel sale, and definitely not nervous at all!  ???

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 03:09:01 AM
Good luck to everyone :) .

We're concerned. We didn't get our link Monday (the 10th).

Now what should we do? Any advice PM if that's easier.

Nervous now :( .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 03:11:15 AM
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Apparently someone forgot me. My husband got an email with the link and I still haven't gotten one. It's 10pm CST. Now I'm panicking that my badges are messed up or something.

Understand how you feel.

We didn't get any email with any link. Not in our CC member area either  :o .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 04:49:41 AM
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Apparently someone forgot me. My husband got an email with the link and I still haven't gotten one. It's 10pm CST. Now I'm panicking that my badges are messed up or something.
Log back into your account and check your communication preferences. I remember at one time it looked like mine got reset.  This will also impact emails from them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:49:16 AM
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Good luck to everyone :) .

We're concerned. We didn't get our link Monday (the 10th).

Now what should we do? Any advice PM if that's easier.

Nervous now :( .
Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.

https://cci.onpeak.info/

@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539)    posted the link in an earlier post
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 11, 2023, 05:53:19 AM
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Log back into your account and check your communication preferences. I remember at one time it looked like mine got reset.  This will also impact emails from them.

I'm thinking that's where the problem was. It was unchecked. Also, I had put payment info in there before the badge sale and that was gone too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 05:56:24 AM
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I'm thinking that's where the problem was. It was unchecked. Also, I had put payment info in there before the badge sale and that was gone too.
Oh yeah, when mine was reset my payment stuff was gone too.  I check that $#!7 religiously now.  One more thing to add to the yearly SDCC checklist  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 11, 2023, 06:47:33 AM
What is the best method for this form and everyone who fills this out tomorrow, do you normally get what you want or do you end up reserving rooms during the general sale? There's a lot of things to fill out - although name and address, email, phone and all are easy.
The sample form has a dropdown selection and you can choose up to 12. Does everyone select all 12 or just the top 4-5 hotels you want?
I'm just curious because this is only my 2nd time. The Discord mentioned using variations of names and addresses - do people fill out the form multiple times to increase the odds? Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 11, 2023, 07:21:18 AM
People use various names and addresses, because OnPeak has an unsettling history of deleting ‘duplicate’ reservations… and no one knows exactly what constitutes a ‘duplicate’.

Once you reach the form, you have 15 minutes to fill it in. This does not affect your place in line… that is based on what time you reach the form. So take your time.

Regarding 12 selections,  use as many as you want… in other words, as many hotels as would make you happy if you got them. Some people use all 12 slots, some people use fewer. But it is up to you. Just don’t put a hotel on your list that you would later reject if it were assigned to you.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 07:25:03 AM
So what would happen if you’re a single but select a 2 bed option b/c you want to stay at that hotel so you put in twice, one for king bed, one for 2 bed?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 11, 2023, 07:29:57 AM
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So what would happen if you’re a single but select a 2 bed option b/c you want to stay at that hotel so you put in twice, one for king bed, one for 2 bed?

You are not guaranteed two beds, so they may just skip over that selection.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NeoGreenLantern on April 11, 2023, 07:37:25 AM
Is 4 people the max for all of these rooms? Also, does anyone have any info on how they determine whats a duplicate? I mean some people have the same name as others. There could easily 3 john smiths going to SDCC. Do they check against people who have passes?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 07:40:38 AM
No, they don’t check against people who have passes.  And OnPeak is not exactly transparent with their procedures, so we don my know how they determine duplicates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 08:03:13 AM
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Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.

https://cci.onpeak.info/ (https://cci.onpeak.info/)

@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539)    posted the link in an earlier post
If you look at your received email, there is an underlying link to https://cci.onpeak.info.  But if you go to the former it'll resolve.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 11, 2023, 08:12:36 AM
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Is 4 people the max for all of these rooms? Also, does anyone have any info on how they determine whats a duplicate? I mean some people have the same name as others. There could easily 3 john smiths going to SDCC. Do they check against people who have passes?

 I need an angry face emoji right now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 11, 2023, 10:19:29 AM
So, if you for whatever reason, you do not get a hotel on April 12th, is there a general sale after the deposit due date?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 10:25:14 AM
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So, if you for whatever reason, you do not get a hotel on April 12th, is there a general sale after the deposit due date?

There should be. The new form has the option "email me when the general sale goes live", so it seems like they must be referring to the leftovers sale for after the lottery assignments are given out and confirmed. (Because otherwise the general sale would be the lottery itself, and why would you need an email to remind you to do the thing you are already doing?)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 11, 2023, 10:29:45 AM
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There should be. The new form has the option "email me when the general sale goes live", so it seems like they must be referring to the leftovers sale for after the lottery assignments are given out and confirmed. (Because otherwise the general sale would be the lottery itself, and why would you need an email to remind you to do the thing you are already doing?)

Thanks!  I thought so, but I was hoping we would have been given a date of when that would be or something other than simply "email me...". 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 11, 2023, 10:34:28 AM
It will be interesting to see how many rooms are available in the general sale since there is only one round of results this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 11, 2023, 10:39:03 AM
Is the general sale a free-for-all? First come first served depending how fast you type?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 11, 2023, 11:17:03 AM
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Is the general sale a free-for-all? First come first served depending how fast you type?


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Yes.  Historically, it has been -- we have to be quickest on the draw during the General Sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 11:40:03 AM
OK... there's been a bunch of talk about requests being flagged and dropped as duplicates. Is there any firm understanding of what constitutes a duplicate? I'll be alone in front of my computers tomorrow with multiple browsers open. Should I get more into the OnPeak site more than once, I was planning on using my registered name, my wife's registered name, and my friend's registered name to each request a room. My wife and I have the same home address. Will that flag something in the system? Are there any alternatives? Should I use her business address?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 11, 2023, 11:44:06 AM
We don't have definitive answers from onpeak on what they think is a duplicate. To be on the safe side I would use her business address for her form. Onpeak isn't very transparent on how they do things, but we do know they flag for duplicates somehow and either delete them both or use the one that was submitted last-both options you don't want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 11, 2023, 11:46:42 AM
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We don't have definitive answers from onpeak on what they think is a duplicate. To be on the safe side I would use her business address for her form. Onpeak isn't very transparent on how they do things, but we do know they flag for duplicates somehow and either delete them both or use the one that was submitted last-both options you don't want.
I see nothing wrong with it. I've used family members as well. Just hasn't worked out for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 11:53:13 AM
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OK... there's been a bunch of talk about requests being flagged and dropped as duplicates. Is there any firm understanding of what constitutes a duplicate? I'll be alone in front of my computers tomorrow with multiple browsers open. Should I get more into the OnPeak site more than once, I was planning on using my registered name, my wife's registered name, and my friend's registered name to each request a room. My wife and I have the same home address. Will that flag something in the system? Are there any alternatives? Should I use her business address?

OnPeak refuses to clarify what they consider a duplicate. To be safe, my husband's form and my share absolutely no information in common. I use my work address, he uses home, separate cell numbers, email, etc.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 11:55:57 AM
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OnPeak refuses to clarify what they consider a duplicate. To be safe, my husband's form and my share absolutely no information in common. I use my work address, he uses home, separate cell numbers, email, etc.

OK. This is all good. And her last name is a hyphenate, so we don’t even share that. Perfect. Thank you for the feedback. I wonder if this simple mistake has hurt me in the past couple of years…
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 12:10:22 PM
So, I've been doing this for a few years, but now i'm going to ask a 'stupid' question.

The 'email me when the general sale goes live' question on the form threw me.  That's new...right?

In the past, after the 2 rounds, we would 'stalk' the on-peak site to check to see if hotels popped up.  If rooms became available from a hotel you wanted, and you were able to grab it, you'd get the con rate.  Is that what they're talking about when they refer to the 'General Sale'.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 11, 2023, 12:15:35 PM
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Is 4 people the max for all of these rooms?

You can only put 4 on the reservation, but we've had 5 people in the past to make it cheaper. There's just gonna one person who doesn't get a key.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 11, 2023, 12:44:30 PM
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So, I've been doing this for a few years, but now i'm going to ask a 'stupid' question.

The 'email me when the general sale goes live' question on the form threw me.  That's new...right?

In the past, after the 2 rounds, we would 'stalk' the on-peak site to check to see if hotels popped up.  If rooms became available from a hotel you wanted, and you were able to grab it, you'd get the con rate.  Is that what they're talking about when they refer to the 'General Sale'.
My interpretation of this is it's the same question as the Waitlist Preference from previous years, but more clear that you will be put on a communication list to hear about the General Sale. And yes, I believe it's them emailing the link to the OnPeak page that lets you scoop up unclaimed rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 11, 2023, 12:57:41 PM
Why couldn't they have put it on the 13th like most of us predicted here :( I'm beginning to think someone has cursed me with regard to the hotel lottery and my travel dates, but at least this year I have been checking frequently enough to see the date on time.

We are literally checking in at the airport at the time of the hotel lottery. I'm going to try to get there early and access the lottery on my laptop, hopefully wifi will work and at a decent speed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 11, 2023, 01:04:21 PM
@darqamin (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4489) sorry about that :/
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 11, 2023, 01:47:09 PM
Anyone else curious about the Margaritaville Hotel opening up in place of the Solamar? It's supposed to be done by this July

I stayed at the Solamar for Special Edition and it was nice. A Jimmy Buffett inspired beach hotel in the middle of downtown sounds....interesting. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 11, 2023, 01:53:01 PM
Went on the Horton Hotel and they have Thursday-Saturday blocked off.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 01:58:02 PM
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Went on the Horton Hotel and they have Thursday-Saturday blocked off.

I saw someone ask about it on Reddit.

The speculation is that it's being used by studios.  Just speculation though. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 02:16:02 PM
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Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.

https://cci.onpeak.info/

@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539)    posted the link in an earlier post

Ours is not blocked.

Does anyone know what do those of us do who never received a link?

We emailed CC and no response.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 02:18:39 PM
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Ours is not blocked.

Does anyone know what do those of us do who never received a link?

We emailed CC and no response.

You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.

(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 11, 2023, 02:33:40 PM
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You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.

(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)

Have you checked your spam folder? In the past, some of my CCI emails have been funneled to that folder. It's worth a look at the very least.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 02:43:27 PM
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You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.

(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)

You read my mind.

I'm such an airhead sometimes lol. I realized it after I clicked on it after literally including it in my comment lol.

Thanks again :) .

I guess we should keep the link only here for members so OnPeak doesn't get mad and mess it up for everyone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 11, 2023, 03:07:18 PM
Looks like from the sample of hotels being offered they finally got rid of the Manchester Grand Hyatt club level option. I remember trying to book that in previous years and never was selected. Wondering if they removed it because of the pandemic. I was trying to add it on last year to a reservation and they said they were changing the way the were letting guests in for club level.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 03:19:08 PM
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I guess we should keep the link only here for members so OnPeak doesn't get mad and mess it up for everyone.

That link is in the email and it’s the same link they’ve used for years.  Not a secret that only members should have at all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 11, 2023, 03:29:38 PM
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@darqamin (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4489) sorry about that :/
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)

Same, I believe my iPhone got me MMM last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 03:32:47 PM
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@darqamin (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4489) sorry about that :/
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)

Good to know! Two laptops, two iPads, and an iPhone. I hope I get at least one in the first minute.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 11, 2023, 03:55:20 PM
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Looks like from the sample of hotels being offered they finally got rid of the Manchester Grand Hyatt club level option. I remember trying to book that in previous years and never was selected. Wondering if they removed it because of the pandemic. I was trying to add it on last year to a reservation and they said they were changing the way the were letting guests in for club level.

Pretty sure only Globalist level (which I no longer have) can access the Club now. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: thewiredknight on April 11, 2023, 04:36:58 PM
So this came at an awful time as my wife and I have an urgent doctor visit first thing tomorrow morning.  We can HOPEFULLY make it back before 9:00 am but there's no guarantee.  Question, if I open the landing page before we leave (before 7:00 am) will that still be okay to get put into the waiting room by the time we get back in order to save time?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 04:38:24 PM
You’ll need to refresh during the waiting room window.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: thewiredknight on April 11, 2023, 04:41:12 PM
Got it.  Hopefully we'll make it back in time but man do I not have my hopes up for that.  Does the site work on mobile reliably or no?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 04:42:25 PM
It’s a pain to do on the phone, but people have done it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 04:46:38 PM
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You’ll need to refresh during the waiting room window.

And if you don't refresh within the window, you will be considered to have entered after 9AM and placed at the end of the line. :(

Sorry. There's a chance you might get lucky, but the only way to be certain is to load or refresh the page between 8 and 9 am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 11, 2023, 05:00:58 PM
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Good to know! Two laptops, two iPads, and an iPhone. I hope I get at least one in the first minute.

Can we open a couple browsers in one computer?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:04:36 PM
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You’ll need to refresh during the waiting room window.

Huh?

why?

what am i missing?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 11, 2023, 05:07:23 PM
Does anyone know what their policy is on giving away rooms or trading rooms?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 05:10:14 PM
You would have to refresh if you open the page before 8am as sefton was planning to do because of their appointment. I don't mean everyone will have to.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: T3hshultzie on April 11, 2023, 05:20:53 PM
Helloooooo anxiety, my old friend. Good luck tomorrow everyone :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 11, 2023, 05:22:14 PM
All is not lost if you strike out tomorrow.  People turn in reservations for downtown hotels after the general hotel sale all the time all they way up until July.  I've missed out during the general sale and been able in previous years to get Grand Hyatt and Marriot Marquis in the past just by constantly checking the onpeak website through out the day on my phone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 11, 2023, 05:22:52 PM
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I'm totally prepared for this hotel sale, and definitely not nervous at all!  ???

(https://media2.giphy.com/media/3ohhwF34cGDoFFhRfy/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47s198yg9efs09qxqcu07yyr86iv6cymdkecv4d13k&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)

I second, third, fourth, and tenth that sentiment, and *how*; I feel a little too much like Woody from "Toy Story" - specifically, this is exactly the *perfect* time to panic. O.o  I have 11 hotels I've noted down and I would be well enough alright with all of them - they're all within easy walking distance, half a mile or so.  From there, I definitely would love me some roomies (obviously, LOL) - fellow cosplayers would be a right treat, but absolutely not a necessity....either way, anyone who can help buckle me into my Witcher armour would definitely be rewarded with coffee and treats. :)  LOL!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:23:17 PM
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You would have to refresh if you open the page before 8am as sefton was planning to do because of their appointment. I don't mean everyone will have to.

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It would help if i slowed down and read the post.   :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 11, 2023, 05:26:24 PM
I will be using 4 different browsers tomorrow. Think i can use incognito mode to have a few more open?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 11, 2023, 05:36:37 PM
A Look Back at last year's hotel lottery
Special thanks to @Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) for putting the analysis together last year!!

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 11, 2023, 06:00:45 PM
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It’s a pain to do on the phone, but people have done it.

You won't be the only person. I will be at work so I only can use my phone
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 11, 2023, 06:27:10 PM
Man, my anxiety is beginning to spike, again. I discovered a bit ago that firefox wasn't passing the cookies check and spent like 30 minutes troubleshooting that. At least it's solved. I have a feeling tomorrow will only be me from my group able to get online to attempt to try and submit our list. We'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 11, 2023, 06:45:07 PM
Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me?  Just gimme the hotel I want
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xio on April 11, 2023, 07:37:13 PM
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Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me?  Just gimme the hotel I want
Ha! 100% stressing about that! And the choices for Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY vs Book me at any hotel that is on the shuttle route, regardless of rate or location
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on April 11, 2023, 07:38:44 PM
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Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me?  Just gimme the hotel I want
*raises hand

I am super bummed that they split them out. LOL - and I even said almost the exact same thing to my husband - Just gimme!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 11, 2023, 07:42:26 PM
Good luck tomorrow everyone! Big night for excitement and anxiety night over here, hope everyone else is doing well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 11, 2023, 08:23:13 PM
I might have missed this, but is there a browser people prefer to use for this? I think I have used chrome in the past.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: AlaskaRainbow on April 11, 2023, 08:40:45 PM
Ready for the AM!! We have a hotel but will be participating in the hotel sale tomorrow to share here if we luck out! Good luck everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 11, 2023, 08:50:28 PM
Hotel day is the weirdest of the SDCC lotteries. All this anxiety for about 3 minutes of filling in a web page. Like I never know what to do with all the energy after I submit my form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 11, 2023, 08:59:30 PM
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Hotel day is the weirdest of the SDCC lotteries. All this anxiety for about 3 minutes of filling in a web page. Like I never know what to do with all the energy after I submit my form.

Yep and for me its at 2.00am so I have to try and get back to sleep so I can have a semi productive day lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 11, 2023, 09:23:28 PM
In years past I have happily stayed at one of the hotels (The Sofia) up on Broadway, but I'm getting older and the walk is getting harder...and my adult-sized teenage daughter now comes to the con all four days with me, so the small room with the one Queen sized bed was a little tough last year.

Does anyone have a list of the hotels that do or do not have a "Spa Fee"? I remember seeing complaints in the hotel discussion here in years past that this can add a sizeable amount to the bill, but it wasn't something that I needed to worry about with the hotel I was staying at. (I looked through the last 10-12 pages in this thread and did not see anything definitive.) Thank you so much!   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 11, 2023, 09:27:14 PM
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Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me?  Just gimme the hotel I want

Yes! I am sharing with my teenage daughter and would prefer two beds, but it is not a deal breaker to only have one bed. I'm just hoping to get a room outright for once, rather than having to stalk onPeak afterward. I've always managed to get a room in years past, but could do without the stress.   8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 11, 2023, 09:32:20 PM
Good luck to everyone tomorrow! May the comic con gods look favorably on us all!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 09:40:49 PM
So for the first time, I've decided to go through and fill out the Sample Form, and I printed out my responses so I can reference it as I'm filling out the form for real tomorrow.

At least three times in the past, because I was so nervous and was in a rush, I messed up filling out the form, and I only belatedly realized my mistake after submission. At least twice, I've selected Double (2 people / 1 bed) instead of Twin (2 people / 2 bed), and years ago, I selected the wrong dates altogether (the form used to be a simple calendar widget where you can select any day in July).

Now, before I click submit, I have my printout to compare.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 11, 2023, 10:27:26 PM
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So for the first time, I've decided to go through and fill out the Sample Form, and I printed out my responses so I can reference it as I'm filling out the form for real tomorrow.

At least three times in the past, because I was so nervous and was in a rush, I messed up filling out the form, and I only belatedly realized my mistake after submission. At least twice, I've selected Double (2 people / 1 bed) instead of Twin (2 people / 2 bed), and years ago, I selected the wrong dates altogether (the form used to be a simple calendar widget where you can select any day in July).

Now, before I click submit, I have my printout to compare.

Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 11, 2023, 10:36:42 PM
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Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.

This is correct, once you are in, take your time and fill out the form to your satisfaction.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: radiho on April 11, 2023, 11:11:11 PM
The 1 king/2 double option is throwing me off. Anyone know how it'll work if our group needs two different sized rooms? Like we want 1 double (1 bed) and 1 quad (2 beds) rooms. If I choose the 1 king, will they give me 2 rooms with only 1 bed each? Or vice versa?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 11, 2023, 11:24:00 PM
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The 1 king/2 double option is throwing me off. Anyone know how it'll work if our group needs two different sized rooms? Like we want 1 double (1 bed) and 1 quad (2 beds) rooms. If I choose the 1 king, will they give me 2 rooms with only 1 bed each? Or vice versa?

On the sample form, if you need two rooms (and select two rooms) you'll have to select what type of room you need for each of them separately. So for one you would put maybe "double (2 people/1bed)" and for the other you could put, "Quad (4 people/2 beds)". You'll need to put down the right numbers of roommates for each as well as put the reservation dates for both of them separately.

Edit: Have an example of how it looks on the form under the spoiler.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: radiho on April 11, 2023, 11:35:06 PM
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On the sample form, if you need two rooms (and select two rooms) you'll have to select what type of room you need for each of them separately. So for one you would put maybe "double (2 people/1bed)" and for the other you could put, "Quad (4 people/2 beds)". You'll need to put down the right numbers of roommates for each as well as put the reservation dates for both of them separately.

Edit: Have an example of how it looks on the form under the spoiler.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Thanks. But when choosing our hotel preferences, that's not separated by room right? So, if I choose the Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as a preference, will both rooms be kings? Should I have Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as one selection and Hilton Bayfront - 2 Queen Beds as another selection?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 11:40:50 PM
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Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.

Yeah, good point, but the skeptical paranoid side of me still thinks that finish time matters, even with official word that it's entrance time.

But I definitely will double check my form before submission
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 11:45:06 PM
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Man, my anxiety is beginning to spike, again. I discovered a bit ago that firefox wasn't passing the cookies check and spent like 30 minutes troubleshooting that. At least it's solved. I have a feeling tomorrow will only be me from my group able to get online to attempt to try and submit our list. We'll see how it goes.

Just curious what you had to do to solve the cookies issue?

I've never failed the browser check, but still, I do everything in my power to ensure I won't have issues, including disabling adblock and other privacy extensions for the site and ensuring popups always appear. I've also ensured my autofill (for addresses) is up to date.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jdana on April 12, 2023, 12:19:55 AM
I'm attending as Press, and our badges have not been distributed yet... which means we haven't received email notifications for hotel registration.... Which is a problem... Is there a way to participate in the hotel sale even though I did not receive the email? Is there a web address I can access for the sale tomorrow after 8 a.m.?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 01:02:35 AM
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Thanks. But when choosing our hotel preferences, that's not separated by room right? So, if I choose the Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as a preference, will both rooms be kings? Should I have Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as one selection and Hilton Bayfront - 2 Queen Beds as another selection?

Honestly, that's what's confused me about how they've split those up for the hotel selection... I honestly don't have the answer for you for that and I doubt they've confirmed anywhere about it. I would like to assume that if you choose "Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed" but have one of your room types as "2 Queens" they'd default to that... like I said though, 0 idea...

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Just curious what you had to do to solve the cookies issue?

I've never failed the browser check, but still, I do everything in my power to ensure I won't have issues, including disabling adblock and other privacy extensions for the site and ensuring popups always appear. I've also ensured my autofill (for addresses) is up to date.

I tried like 3 solutions, to double-check my security/privacy settings specifically in Firefox as everything else passed the Browser Check, so it wasn't my VPN (but that'll be turned off just in case anyway as that screws with some websites period.) I believe it was a privacy extension I use with Firefox and haven't put on Chrome yet, as making sure AdBlock was disabled and the other settings were fine didn't do the trick.

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Hopefully this'll still alert as I missed a reply.

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I'm attending as Press, and our badges have not been distributed yet... which means we haven't received email notifications for hotel registration.... Which is a problem... Is there a way to participate in the hotel sale even though I did not receive the email? Is there a web address I can access for the sale tomorrow after 8 a.m.?

The links aren't unique, and it's basically the same as it has been every year. It's been posted in the thread previously and is kind of on the hotels page as anyone can enter even without a badge yet. Hopefully you see this before the form opens!

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Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.

https://cci.onpeak.info/ (https://cci.onpeak.info/)

@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539)    posted the link in an earlier post

And with that, I'm going to see if I can get any sleep before the waiting room and form go live. If I don't post again in the morning before they begin letting people in, good luck to everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 01:21:01 AM
So...it does not look like there is a waitlist this year? Am I looking at this correctly that if you do not get a room, it is straight to the general sale when it opens, with no waitlist opportunity first?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 03:58:15 AM
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So...it does not look like there is a waitlist this year? Am I looking at this correctly that if you do not get a room, it is straight to the general sale when it opens, with no waitlist opportunity first?

It does look like there is no waitlist this year, just one round and then the general sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 04:48:57 AM
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Honestly, that's what's confused me about how they've split those up for the hotel selection... I honestly don't have the answer for you for that and I doubt they've confirmed anywhere about it. I would like to assume that if you choose "Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed" but have one of your room types as "2 Queens" they'd default to that... like I said though, 0 idea...

I approached it as I know fully what I need  and while a King would be great for my husband & I not so much with our 24yo son and 16yo daughter in tow.  In my case, I selected anything with 2 beds


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 04:53:52 AM
Good luck to everyone participating in the sale today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 05:06:52 AM
Good luck today folks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 12, 2023, 05:11:05 AM
Good luck today! May we get our top choices!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 05:16:53 AM
Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 05:21:46 AM
Good morning and Good luck! I hope to see all y'all at SDCC this year. Fingers crossed!  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 05:33:00 AM
Best of luck everyone!!!   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 05:47:16 AM
https://youtu.be/aB2yqeD0Nus
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 12, 2023, 06:00:28 AM
Good luck today everyone!

Can’t believe I’ll be back in San Diego in just 98 DAYS! Where has the time gone?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on April 12, 2023, 06:31:31 AM
Good luck to everyone! It's almost go time. Any after form rituals? I am usually working, so I really don't have one. Since I have today off, I think I'll treat myself at lunchtime.

Last year, I was working from home, and told them I would be preoccupied from 10am-11am and then offline between 11:00am-11:30am, but they still found it necessary to keep messaging me almost up to 11am, so I took the day off this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 12, 2023, 06:35:25 AM
Anybody remember about how long the hotel sale lasted last year? It seems to me it was under an hour. (I should write these things down)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 07:18:46 AM
By "multibedded room," are they saying if we want more than one bed, we are less likely to get our pick?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 07:26:37 AM
I can't believe i'm still making changes to my list.  what's wrong with me.   ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 12, 2023, 07:37:37 AM
I'm SO NERVOUS. I love it all. Let's go! Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 07:41:35 AM
We live for this! Good luck everyone today! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 07:47:43 AM
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I'm attending as Press, and our badges have not been distributed yet... which means we haven't received email notifications for hotel registration.... Which is a problem... Is there a way to participate in the hotel sale even though I did not receive the email? Is there a web address I can access for the sale tomorrow after 8 a.m.?

cci.onpeak.info

It's the same every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 12, 2023, 07:49:21 AM
Remember....Deep Breaths.  We will all get through this  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 07:52:00 AM
Good morning to you, as well; and good luck to everyone in this year's Hotelpocalypse!  May the odds be ever in your favor! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 07:54:23 AM
Just about 5 minutes to go until the waiting room opens...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 07:57:24 AM
I imported the hotels into a spreadsheet and sorted by distance. Highlighted and bolded the ones I want. Keep the spreadsheet always-on-top. Nail biting anxiety here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:05:33 AM
Good luck everyone  :) .

It's 8:04/11:1104 and still in the Coming Soon! page?

No "You're in the waiting room now" with the goofy updates until 9/12?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Ganemis on April 12, 2023, 08:06:39 AM
Good Luck everyone this morning! Sending good vibes out there!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 12, 2023, 08:08:10 AM
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Good luck everyone  :) .

It's 8:04/11:1104 and still in the Coming Soon! page?

No "You're in the waiting room now" with the goofy updates until 9/12?

I had to open s new tab to get the waiting room
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 08:08:57 AM
In.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/085eee3575ee2eda636259f35bf028e0.jpg)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:13:04 AM
Something is wrong here !!!

I refreshed my page and still this:

COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.

The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.

Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:14:40 AM
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Something is wrong here !!!

I refreshed my page and still this:

COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.

The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.

Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

I did the same thing. You can to re-click the link https://cci.onpeak.info (https://comic-con.configio.com/ct/795/296820689)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 08:14:49 AM
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Something is wrong here !!!

I refreshed my page and still this:

COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.

The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.

Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
You can't refresh, you need to use the link.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:15:00 AM
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Something is wrong here !!!

I refreshed my page and still this:

COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.

The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.

Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Just reload the page. You may want to clear your cache too.

ETA   By 'reload', I mean if you are on https://cci.onpeak.info .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nooklin on April 12, 2023, 08:17:29 AM
Good luck today everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:18:09 AM
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You can't refresh, you need to use the link.

No refreshing.

What Steve says.

Thanks Steve :)  .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:19:06 AM
Seriously? We could refresh forever and not get the waiting room. Had to come here to see the problem. Yeah, I'm in now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:23:02 AM
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Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.

Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,

Just Desktop. Weird.

Try a different browser.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:24:49 AM
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Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.

Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,

Just Desktop. Weird.

You mean one link = one device/browser?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 12, 2023, 08:25:57 AM
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Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.

Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,

Just Desktop. Weird.

Have you tried just typing cci.onpeak.info into your mobile browser? I just did it and it came up, no trouble.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:27:56 AM
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You mean one link = one device/browser?

You can have one waiting room per browser.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 08:28:21 AM
This boring waiting room page is throwing me off.  I almost didn't think i was even IN the waiting room!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:30:14 AM
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This boring waiting room page is throwing me off.  I almost didn't think i was even IN the waiting room!

Just stare at the slowly blinking green dot. Let it lure yo into a false sense of security....  >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 08:30:33 AM
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Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.

Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,

Just Desktop. Weird.
hmmm...

I'm sort of in one 2 devices, but the second device is not rendering like the first.  it's all basic text.  is that what you mean by not being able to get it on multiple devices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:34:12 AM
Solved:

To get in more than one device you must click on the link for each.

As TJune said only one browser per device is allowed.

Good luck to us all :) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 12, 2023, 08:35:11 AM
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hmmm...

I'm sort of in one 2 devices, but the second device is not rendering like the first.  it's all basic text.  is that what you mean by not being able to get it on multiple devices.

I’m in on safari and chrome on desktop, phone and iPad.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:35:20 AM
I have 3 browsers installed and all three have incognito windows open too. *wipes sweat from forehead*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:37:40 AM
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You can have one waiting room per browser.

That's not what I meant. I meant if you have one link, you can only use that in one browser? You can't open a different browser and use the same link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:38:21 AM
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That's not what I meant. I meant if you have one link, you can only use that in one browser? You can't open a different browser and use the same link?

The link is the same for everyone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 08:39:14 AM
I'm on my desktop with one window open in Chrome and another in Edge. I think I am good to go.

Unfortunately, if I try to do this on my phone, I know I will screw it up completely.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:42:36 AM
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I'm on my desktop with one window open in Chrome and another in Edge. I think I am good to go.

Unfortunately, if I try to do this on my phone, I know I will screw it up completely.

I can't do this on my phone. My fat thumbs will enter something wrong or select the wrong hotel lmao
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 08:43:16 AM
How does calling in work?  If you get through my telephone before on your computer, it that phone call timestamped the same way?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 08:49:42 AM
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How does calling in work?  If you get through my telephone before on your computer, it that phone call timestamped the same way?
I haven’t seen that reported anywhere but I don’t think there’s any harm in trying. If you decide to go for it please do report back and let us know what happened.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 08:54:11 AM
Good morning and good luck, everyone! I do have a question... I looked at the sample form and couldn't find any option to select "any number of beds" under a given hotel. Am I just not looking in the right area, or is that not something I can do? I'm only traveling with one other person, so we'd really be fine with any of the bed choice options.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 08:54:32 AM
I'm only trying if I don't get into a form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 08:55:44 AM
Any "any type of beds is fine" option would be great! But there isn't one.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 08:56:03 AM
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Good morning and good luck, everyone! I do have a question... I looked at the sample form and couldn't find any option to select "any number of beds" under a given hotel. Am I just not looking in the right area, or is that not something I can do? I'm only traveling with one other person, so we'd really be fine with any of the bed choice options.
I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 08:56:29 AM
5 minutes!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 08:57:05 AM
My niece just compared Comic Con tickets and hotels to trying to get Taylor Swift tickets.  I told her there is no comparison.  Nerds been doing this for years!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:57:12 AM
I can't keep myself from getting distracted. My eyes need to >>>>FOCUS<<<<
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 12, 2023, 08:58:00 AM
Good luck with Hotelpocalypse everyone! Hopefully we all get our top choices!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 08:58:20 AM
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I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last

Thank you for the quick reply!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 08:58:57 AM
I am tired, but I'm ready to go in the waiting room and luckily one of my group members is also able to do the hotel lotto this morning with me! Good luck everyone! Now to inhale this coffee to wake up properly...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 09:00:06 AM
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The link is the same for everyone.

If you check the actual link (hover), they all have different numbers at the end.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 09:02:05 AM
First browser.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg)

Update: only picked one hotel. And

Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY

Email me when general sale goes live



Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:06:03 AM
Good luck everyone! Green man walking for me!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 09:07:30 AM
Got in at12:02
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:08:28 AM
in general people seem to be noticing a slower green man this year
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:09:17 AM
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in general people seem to be noticing a slower green man this year

I'm going to cling to this hope LOL!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Silenthillnight on April 12, 2023, 09:09:43 AM
Seemed pretty quick for me but maybe I was just lucky.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:10:01 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:11:51 AM
@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mdla on April 12, 2023, 09:12:00 AM
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UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
Same thing happened to me... tuesday-saturday when I entered in Wednesday-Sunday
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on April 12, 2023, 09:12:10 AM
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UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?

It seemed to be an error with the form. The dates are correct (i.e. 7/19/23), but the submission form thinks it's a Tuesday
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:12:34 AM
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UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?

Oh, wait - it is a typo on their end - they list the arrival date as Tuesday 7/19/22? So it is all kinds of screwed up. Wednesday is the 19th this year and it is obviously 2023.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:13:19 AM
Woot woot! This is the fastest that I've gotten into the form since they changed the process. Phone got in at 12:01, and computer I believe at 12:03. Should be able to score one of my top choices and pay it forward :):)

Also, don't freak at the dates like I did for a min there. The days are wrong, but the dates are correct.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 09:14:25 AM
I went with the dates since I'm checking in on Wednesday, the 19th and leaving on Monday the 24th.  Sure hope that was right?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 09:14:39 AM
Yeah, i printed mine and it had 2022 dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:15:01 AM
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@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?

I don't know... check their cache? That's SteveD's department.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 12, 2023, 09:15:06 AM
No luck for me this year it seems. Hoping the rest of you made out better!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 09:15:38 AM
12 browsers, and fastest still only got in at 12:02.  But I submitted 2 forms before it sounds like any of my friends got in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 12, 2023, 09:15:58 AM
In and done.  Fastest I have ever gotten in for the Hotel Lottery.  Cautiously optimistic.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on April 12, 2023, 09:16:04 AM
Whew! I thought the dates being wrong was just me and bad typing!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:16:43 AM
Didn't get in until 9:07 am. Oh well.

Did it anyway for MMM, then Hilton bay, then HyGrandMan, then HRock.

We can dream I guess lol.

Hope everyone did better ;) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 12, 2023, 09:17:59 AM
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UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?

Feel like this happened to me also! oh wells, shall update if i get blessed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 12, 2023, 09:18:07 AM
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It seemed to be an error with the form. The dates are correct (i.e. 7/19/23), but the submission form thinks it's a Tuesday

I got that too.  Instead of Wednesday 7/19/23, it says Tuesday, 7/19/22.

What a screwup by OnPeak.  I hope this doesn't mean their computer records are all wrong and have to re-do the whole thing.

I had 4 screens going and the fastest got in at around 4:35 after the hour.  I don't know how good that is going to be.  I'm holding off getting my Professional badge pending what hotel I get.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:18:29 AM
A family member got in at around 30 seconds, so they should be good.  My computer didn't get in until 9:04:30 so not feeling great about those chances.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
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No luck for me this year it seems. Hoping the rest of you made out better!

Don't give up hope. There hasn't been a time in the past 8 or so years that I've attended that I haven't scored a hotel downtown. It's either been a mix of this forum's exchange, getting lucky through the OnPeak or TP lottery, or being super diligent and obsessive about checking the hotel sale every day once it opens. There WILL be DT hotels available up until June.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:18:45 AM
Got in at 9:04

My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it.  I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12.  It wasn't that bad.  Only thing though is the confirmation is so small.  I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:20:20 AM
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Got in at 9:04

My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it.  I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12.  It wasn't that bad.  Only thing though is the confirmation is so small.  I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.

Screenshot?

Which I should have done. Do'h!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 12, 2023, 09:20:48 AM
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@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?
I timed mine to be safe, and it was 15 seconds I got in after starting.

Anyway, OnPeak…please be kind/nice!  :-[ *Crosses fingers*

Good luck all!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 12, 2023, 09:21:13 AM
I got in at 9:14 which is about 6 minutes later than usual. But I completed it at 9:18.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 12, 2023, 09:21:25 AM
Well got in at 9:13am. Brb I need a drink.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 12, 2023, 09:21:56 AM
Sheesh, the green man felt slower this time, right?!?

I think I was about :01 or :02 mins in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
As others have mentioned, there are going to be available hotels in the general sale.  There's always a lot of cancellations.  If you camp the page, you'll be able to get a downtown hotel.

I got a hotel thru hotelapocalyse last year but still looked to see what inventory popped up and omni appeared several times.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:22:28 AM
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In and done.  Fastest I have ever gotten in for the Hotel Lottery.  Cautiously optimistic.

Same. It has always been a massive fail for me. We had two computers each with two browsers running, and one got in around the 30sec-1min mark. I also had luck with the badge sale for the first time ever, too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 09:22:56 AM
Ugh, my first session got in at 09:02:09 PDT for me today. Doesn't bode well I suppose as Walking Man was extremely slow this morning for me...

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UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?

Don't worry about that. If you did enter it incorrectly (and it doesn't seem like you did anything wrong on your end) it's easy to drop dates and generally harder to add dates (depending on what dates you're talking about) once it comes time to do the deposit. Though it seems to have been an error on their end lol

--

On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through and I waited to be safe.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 12, 2023, 09:23:29 AM
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Got in at 9:04

My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it.  I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12.  It wasn't that bad.  Only thing though is the confirmation is so small.  I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.

Click the Print button and you should be able to save as a PDF.  It's in the upper right corner under the grey Comic Con banner
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:23:45 AM
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On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through.

I am having the same issue.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 12, 2023, 09:23:50 AM
Sign me up with the 9:04 crowd... :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 12, 2023, 09:24:04 AM
My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:24:37 AM
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First browser.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg)

Update: only picked one hotel. And

Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY

Email me when general sale goes live

You have an impressive browser!  I got in at 9:10 a.m. Oh, well. Now, we wait.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:24:55 AM
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It looks super fancy. I wouldn't be surprised if we have another Pendry on our hands (ie, it's on the hotel list, but no one gets it through the lottery).

wait so why doesn't the pendry get listed in the lottery?  the only time it was available was during the 2021 thanksgiving comic con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 12, 2023, 09:25:32 AM
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My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH
it’s like that for everyone

It’s OnPeak. We need to lower our expectations and then drop it again a few feet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 12, 2023, 09:26:08 AM
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I am having the same issue.

Me too as well  *facepalm*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 12, 2023, 09:26:15 AM
I was in right after 9:01 (like maybe ten seconds later?). Based on the Hotelpocalypse tags on Twitter and results here, it really does seem like everyone was getting in at a much slower rate. So maybe they let people in in smaller batches this time around. Which would mean a 9:04 or 9:05 (or maybe even later) timestamp isn't necessarily a washout on your chances for a downtown hotel like it would have been in previous years...? Maybe?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:26:16 AM
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My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH

everyone is like that.  they just screwed up the year (2022).  if you have the correct month, day, you should be ok.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:26:31 AM
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Sign me up with the 9:04 crowd... :(

Better than the 9:10 a.m. crowd!   :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 12, 2023, 09:26:34 AM
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My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH

Okay, I thought it was just me.  I signed up Tues-Sun but my confirmation said Mon-Sat.  I didn't think I messed up the dates but that was surprising.  We will see what happens as I am sure I can change the dates, but it was odd.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 12, 2023, 09:26:38 AM
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My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH

Hey...me too! WTH!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 12, 2023, 09:27:35 AM
I got in at 12:08. And my phone got in first. Ugh! Now the wait!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: QTkeylala on April 12, 2023, 09:28:07 AM
I had 2 computers going...One under my dad's account and one under my mom's account...both of them got through 9:03am and 9:09am, but when I submit...both got the Bad Code Error.  Anyone get this?  I reluctantly clicked back and my form was there unchanged except none of my hotels were listed.  So when I went to add the hotels again, I couldn't add anymore because it said that I had reached my max of 12.  So I clicked submit again, and it took but none of my hotels were listed in the confirmation.  Anyone else have this issue?   >:( :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dianosaurus on April 12, 2023, 09:28:16 AM
Why oh why is it ALWAYS my phone that gets in first?! It was the same for both badges and the hotel sale this year and last year...my fat thumbs are not spry enough for this!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:28:26 AM
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Ugh, my first session got in at 09:02:09 PDT for me today. Doesn't bode well I suppose as Walking Man was extremely slow this morning for me...

Don't worry about that. If you did enter it incorrectly (and it doesn't seem like you did anything wrong on your end) it's easy to drop dates and generally harder to add dates (depending on what dates you're talking about) once it comes time to do the deposit. Though it seems to have been an error on their end lol

--

On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through and I waited to be safe.

I keep getting that too. I am waiting but the new replies has me pressing it twice, maybe that's the problem?

Anyway, got in at 9:08 am. Hopefully we will get something! This is my second shot at the lottery so just hoping for the best

Also other folks in my group were getting the incorrect dates as well, and seems that Unofficial SDCC blog says it might be a glitch.


No fret though, I didn't get my top choice last year, but still ended up downtown through the graciousness of others. There's hope out there!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: QTkeylala on April 12, 2023, 09:29:26 AM
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Hey...me too! WTH!

We signed up for Mon-Sun, and it said Sun-Sun but with wrong dates
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 12, 2023, 09:29:45 AM
My wife and I requested Wednesday through Monday, but we got Tuesday to Sunday on the confirmation form!! Good to know that this is an Onpeak issue that will HOPEFULLY be corrected.

It wouldn't be Onpeak without some kind of issue.  :P

For forum tracking, I got in at 9:00 and finished the form at 9:06. My wife got in at 9:01 and finished at 9:12.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Drogon on April 12, 2023, 09:29:51 AM
Got in around 9:02.  The green man went on a leisurely stroll this year  ;D Dates in my confirmation page were off as well because they were for 2022 but month and day are correct. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 09:29:55 AM
I got in pretty early I think. Didn’t post here, but posted in Discord because it was faster. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/f7b72571b89f1b354c945ea44a4c6853.jpg)
I saw my little guy zoom toward the front real fast.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:30:16 AM
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Click the Print button and you should be able to save as a PDF.  It's in the upper right corner under the grey Comic Con banner

@smiley424 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2242)

Thanks... That worked.

Would you believe it if I told you I worked in IT...   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on April 12, 2023, 09:30:24 AM
Once again I am going to end up homeless... I have the best luck when it comes to the passes themselves, but didn't get in until 9:20 so this will be the 7th year in a row I will not get a room.

My rage knows no bounds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:30:29 AM
Ours said Tues to Sat and 2022 also.

OnPeak here we go....

But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 12, 2023, 09:33:39 AM
I feel like such an idiot...and doubtful that I can fix... I got in around the 2 min mark (on my phone!!!) and filled everything out. My name and email. Submitted for me & older son. But then my husband got in separately and I helped him fill in his form(we wanted to try to get one room at a time) I realized LATER that I put my name again at the head of his form but did put his email, his name & younger son in the occupant area, not mine. Super concerned I'm gonna be kicked out. feeling very foolish
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:35:05 AM
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I am having the same issue.
did trying a different device help?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:36:14 AM
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I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last

Do you have any evidence of the kings selling out last? I think you're right, just wondering if there's any hard data. I've had that theory for some time since my wife and I generally have pretty good luck getting what we want, even when our times are similar to others.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 09:36:37 AM
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I keep getting that too. I am waiting but the new replies has me pressing it twice, maybe that's the problem?

Anyway, got in at 9:08 am. Hopefully we will get something! This is my second shot at the lottery so just hoping for the best

Also other folks in my group were getting the incorrect dates as well, and seems that Unofficial SDCC blog says it might be a glitch.


No fret though, I didn't get my top choice last year, but still ended up downtown through the graciousness of others. There's hope out there!

It shouldn't be that, as after the first couple times it happened, I kept leaving the reply section page to go to the thread and start a new one (and just copy & pasted what I was saying) and waited enough time to be safe. Was odd, but I ended up switching browsers and that worked. Oh well. Edit to say, I've had to open a third browser to post this, as the issue is happening now on both firefox and chrome whenever I try to post, but a fresh browser seems to do the trick. Hopefully, it'll have stopped by the time I come back in a bit or maybe a restart will help lol

--

To everyone worrying about the dates on your confirmation, I wouldn't worry too heavily. It seems to be either a glitch or they had 2022 dates (if you look, the confirmation has 2022 dates on there) which is skewing which day it's saying everyone is checking in/out. For example, July 23, 2022 was a Saturday but this year it's Sunday. I doubt it'll be an issue once they notice that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:37:07 AM
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Do you have any evidence of the kings selling out last? I think you're right, just wondering if there's any hard data. I've had that theory for some time since my wife and I generally have pretty good luck getting what we want, even when our times are similar to others.
just anecdotal
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: David on April 12, 2023, 09:37:22 AM
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Ours said Tues to Sat and 2022 also.

OnPeak here we go....

But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .

Happend to all 4 of our entries.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: frgx on April 12, 2023, 09:37:38 AM
For some reason the submitted form had my departure date as Saturday the 23rd, when I chose Sunday. I guess a mistake/typo on their part, because Sunday is the 23rd of July. I hope that it doesn't mess up my reservation and they fix the mistake.

Got in at 9:01, was out by 9:04.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 12, 2023, 09:37:46 AM
Just noticing that onPeak had the dates listed for 2022. I freaked out when I saw Tuesday Sunday, when I know I submitted Wednesday to Monday.
It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:38:03 AM
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It shouldn't be that, as after the first couple times it happened, I kept leaving the reply section page to go to the thread and start a new one (and just copy & pasted what I was saying) and waited enough time to be safe. Was odd, but I ended up switching browsers and that worked. Oh well.

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To everyone worrying about the dates on your confirmation, I wouldn't worry too heavily. It seems to be either a glitch or they had 2022 dates (if you look, the confirmation has 2022 dates on there which is skewing which day it's saying everyone is checking in/out. For example, July 23, 2022 was a Saturday but this year it's Sunday. I doubt it'll be an issue once they notice that.

Makes sense.

Thanks for checking :) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on April 12, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
For such an awesome day where great things can happen, the stress is next-level. Sheesh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 12, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Well that was a kick in the pants.  Had 16 separate instances going and best one wasn't until 11:06............
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:39:56 AM
For those who have the wrong dates, you should be able to change your dates when you get your room allocation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:40:08 AM
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just anecdotal

I wonder if we can try to separate that data out this year since the hotels themselves had separate entries for the number/types of beds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:40:31 AM
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wait so why doesn't the pendry get listed in the lottery?  the only time it was available was during the 2021 thanksgiving comic con.

After it opened, it did appear on the list, but no one ever got it.  It became a waste of a pick.  This went on for 2 -3  years.  It seems now it's reserved for the studio talent.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:41:02 AM
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Ours said Tues to Sat and 2022 also.

OnPeak here we go....

But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .

Yeah, my days were incorrect on the confirmation form, as well.  I input Tuesday - Monday, and the confirm form reflects Monday - Sunday.  Looks like OnPeak forgot to change the year from 2022 to 2023.  At least I have proof/screenprints to show OnPeak, if necessary. 

If it helps any, I got in at 9:10 a.m., which seems to be typical for me for the past several years. Hopefully, everyone in this thread gets a hotel that they wished for...!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 12, 2023, 09:42:04 AM
We got in pretty quick this year. Pretty sure under 1 minute. I'm glad the date error wasn't just me haha I was freaking out until I checked the forum and SDCC unofficial on Twitter. Let hope Onpeak doesn't make a mess of this.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on April 12, 2023, 09:42:09 AM
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Just noticing that onPeak had the dates listed for 2022. I freaked out when I saw Tuesday Sunday, when I know I submitted Wednesday to Monday.
It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error.

"It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error."
So true  :'(

Our earliest form entry was 9:06. We'll see how that shakes out in the results on Monday. :/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 12, 2023, 09:42:59 AM
Got into two sessions at 0903. Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:43:11 AM
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For those who have the wrong dates, you should be able to change your dates when you get your room allocation.

Thank you!  That's very reassuring. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 09:43:34 AM
Unfortunately, the most likely reason it seemed that the walking man went slower is probably more people using multiple browsers, meaning more people in the waiting room.  Some people here did say they got in under a minute.  It’s going to be the same thing, if you didn’t get in under 2 minutes, downtown probably isn’t happening.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: daveruby on April 12, 2023, 09:45:09 AM
Got in close to 2 minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 09:46:04 AM
I lucked out last year and got in pretty quickly, this year I didn't get in until 12:09. Le sigh. Back to form it seems. At least everyone else in the room got in before I did.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 09:46:14 AM
Is it me or do the times seem slower this year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 09:46:54 AM
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You have an impressive browser!  I got in at 9:10 a.m. Oh, well. Now, we wait.

I used my phone's browser for the first try, entered early. Opened Chrome for the second try, which  got in at 9:11, didn't use it.  Good Luck!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:47:53 AM
I feel like since there is only 1 round the likeliness of leftover hotels would be high? Since then all the groups who got lucky enough to get their top choices will offer out the rest?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 09:48:42 AM
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@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?
Used the cacheviewer from nirsoft but the usual form access url cut isn't there or has changed so


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:49:28 AM
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I used my phone's browser for the first try, entered early. Opened Chrome for the second try, which  got in at 9:11, didn't use it.  Good Luck!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/f52da97c250efa366620069fdb983a2e.jpg)

Is that the message when that browser got in at 9:11?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:49:42 AM
I'm just thinking out loud. I hope to get just as lucky as I did last time through talking with folks. I've met many new people this way!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 09:51:41 AM
Some data in case anyone is interested:

I had thirteen instances going. The first one to get in was a Firefox that entered the waiting room at 8:45 and got access to the form at 9:01. The second one to get in was a Microsoft Edge (I know, I know) that entered the waiting room at 8:11 and got access to the form at 9:04.

Those are the only two instances that I actually submitted requests on, but a lot of the rest of mine got in around the 9:10-9:14 mark when I checked on them later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:52:10 AM
Does anyone know the answers to the following:

1.  Is it the time stamp IN? Does it matter how long it takes you to fill out the form?
2.  If all other info was right but we had a typo in the email address, will that screw it up?  My friend got in for me and she had the right memberID, address, phone number, etc but she made a mistake in my email...

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 12, 2023, 09:52:46 AM
Earliest I’ve ever gotten in at 9:03 so we’ll see what happens. I think the whole date range error is frustrating but c’est la vie.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 09:54:12 AM
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Does anyone know the answers to the following:

1.  Is it the time stamp IN? Does it matter how long it takes you to fill out the form?
2.  If all other info was right but we had a typo in the email address, will that screw it up?  My friend got in for me and she had the right memberID, address, phone number, etc but she made a mistake in my email...

It's timestamp in. It does not matter at all what time you submit the form.

If there's a typo in your email, and you get a hotel offer, you may not get the email for it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: EternalZan on April 12, 2023, 09:54:24 AM
I got in at 9:02 today! Possibly in the last few seconds of 9:01, it took me a second or two to take the screenshot. I was so excited that I almost forgot to take the picture. Sometimes I haven't gotten in at all. I feel so lucky! And now we wait. That is the hardest part.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:57:03 AM
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It's timestamp in. It does not matter at all what time you submit the form.

If there's a typo in your email, and you get a hotel offer, you may not get the email for it.

The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct?  May need to email onPeak.  Ugh...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LB42 on April 12, 2023, 09:59:15 AM
Late year for me.  I'm gearing up for the General Sale apparently.  My only hope is that I like some of the less popular hotels like Indigo.  We used to love Solomar as well - but now that its a Margaritaville - I'm not sure how I feel about it for SDCC.  Kind of like a bad vacation mashup. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 10:00:34 AM
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Is that the message when that browser got in at 9:11?


Browser at 9:11 still active for over 10 minutes. I've been refreshing to see the endpoint.

Current message from a few minutes ago read

"Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2023 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."

Waiting for the CCI Hotel page to update the text.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 10:02:10 AM
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The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct?  May need to email onPeak.  Ugh...

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The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct?  May need to email onPeak.  Ugh...

No, since putting in your member id is optional they solely inform you via email.

I could be mistaken but the actions of their organization tells me that they don’t have time to go a level deeper than what’s on the application especially since there’s more demand than supply.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 10:02:35 AM
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Better than the 9:10 a.m. crowd!   :(

I'm in the 9:10 crowd with you.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on April 12, 2023, 10:04:36 AM
Does the memberid matter? I typo'd mine by accident because I did it on my phone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 12, 2023, 10:07:59 AM
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Does the memberid matter? I typo'd mine by accident because I did it on my phone.

I don't think so. I entered mine in, but I don't think it's made a difference in past years. Although I wish it did
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 12, 2023, 10:12:03 AM
That wasn’t pleasant. Fingers crossed for us all!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:13:13 AM
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I wanna know what "resubmit" means  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 10:14:01 AM
Ugh.... I can see people resubmitting and then getting booted for duplicate submission...  ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 10:14:54 AM
Should we get an instant E-mail confirmation that our submissions went through in addition to the E-mail we get next week that would say whether or not we’re successful?  I didn’t get any E-mail confirm and I know I put in the correct E-mail address.

I submitted my 12 hotels at 9:14am.  I asked for Thursday-Monday but it came back Wednesday-Sunday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 12, 2023, 10:15:13 AM
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The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct?  May need to email onPeak.  Ugh...
From what I remember in past years, OnPeak doesn't link to the CCI member portal so I don't think you'd be able to make that connection unfortunately.  You may have to call or email OnPeak and see if they can fix it for you, since they only offer the hotel rooms by the email put in the form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 12, 2023, 10:15:35 AM
Got in at 9:07 on my phone. A little tricky to navigate on my phone but manages 2 successfully submit. Now for the long ( or maybe not so long) wait. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
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I am just trying to keep in mind that everyone else had the same issue re: the dates, and the form itself is clearly borked in that respect - because I need Wednesday-Monday, and am a bit worried/stressed/trying not to freak overmuch.... O.o  Like them Tweeting this is all well and good, but, the form *literally* wouldn't let me select the dates that I need; it wouldn't let me proceed unless I changed them, which made *zero* sense at all!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 10:17:18 AM
Saw this from @onPeak on twitter


@Comic_Con
 dates applied to the Hotel confirmation page incorrectly displayed the year as 2022, but dates are for 2023. All your information is correct. No need to resubmit. #SDCC2023 #SDCC
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 10:17:34 AM
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That’s a relief!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 10:28:06 AM
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I wanna know what "resubmit" means  ;D

I assume they mean to do a new form, that then got in later most likely than their original form, with the exact same information. If I'm remembering correctly, if you do that with all of the same information, nothing different, it'll get flagged as a duplicate and they either take the later time OR boot both forms out for being duplicates. I believe I accidentally did that one year while not having slept in like 40+ hours and I got a warning about duplicate submissions.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 12, 2023, 10:30:15 AM
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Should we get an instant E-mail confirmation that our submissions went through in addition to the E-mail we get next week that would say whether or not we’re successful?  I didn’t get any E-mail confirm and I know I put in the correct E-mail address.

I submitted my 12 hotels at 9:14am.  I asked for Thursday-Monday but it came back Wednesday-Sunday.
No, OnPeak does not send any confirmation emails today, only the results next week.  They did say that the dates you entered in the form should be correct so even though the confirmation page shows a different day, it should be ok!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nooklin on April 12, 2023, 10:32:09 AM
I submitted based on the day of the week. Like I’m arriving on Tuesday and leaving on Monday, regardless of the date. I hope that doesn’t get mixed up with their year error, or onpeak can accommodate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:33:31 AM
I would think (hope) that because of this we should be able to modify the dates come Monday, if we get a hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 10:34:04 AM
Here are some stats from last year when DT hotels popped up,
so if you think you might not get one assigend one you can still get one later :)

5-25-22 open sale

Embassy DT
Indigo DT
US Grant
Westin
Republic

5-26-22
Sofia
HR

5-27-22
Sofia
MGH
ANDAZ
Moxy


6-2-22
MGH
Moxy

6-6-22
MGH- 5plus rooms
Moxy

6-14-22
MMM-5 plus rooms
OMNI- 5plus rooms
HBF - 5plus rooms
HR- king room

6-16-22
OMNI
HBF


6-22-22
HR
MMM
HBF
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 10:36:35 AM
Gotta love how OnPeak just doesn't care that they look like careless incompetent chuckleheads. Every. Single. Time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 12, 2023, 10:37:55 AM
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Here are some stats from last year when DT hotels popped up,
so if you think you might not get one assigend one you can still get one later :)

5-25-22 open sale

Embassy DT
Indigo DT
US Grant
Westin
Republic

5-26-22
Sofia
HR

5-27-22
Sofia
MGH
ANDAZ
Moxy


6-2-22
MGH
Moxy

6-6-22
MGH- 5plus rooms
Moxy

6-14-22
MMM-5 plus rooms
OMNI- 5plus rooms
HBF - 5plus rooms
HR- king room

6-16-22
OMNI
HBF


6-22-22
HR
MMM
HBF
Thanks for this! I know these rooms come up, but it's nice to see just how many rooms pop up and when so I know when to stalk.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 10:38:26 AM
There's no way I would resubmit. I'll just change the dates at a later time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 12, 2023, 10:39:52 AM
My time really sucked this year. Did not get form until 9:06.10. Ugh. Good luck to all. The date glitch is a nightmare. I took screen-caps of the screen before I hit submit.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 12, 2023, 10:42:00 AM
Well that was a disaster!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 12, 2023, 10:42:52 AM
OK... I planned ahead and listened to everyone's advice. Last night, I spent an hour going over all of the fine points with my buddy, who never stayed in a Con hotel before (his Mom used to live in SD, and he'd stay with her). He told me that he could open one or two browsers, but since he was at work, that was all. So I decided to let him do his thing, and I'd just try to get two rooms under my name and my wife's name.

I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).

At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.

"I totally forgot."

I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.

Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.

It's nice to be among you all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 10:44:19 AM
For those looking at the time stamp, is it the first appearance of "addRequest" or the first appearance of "addRequest#top" ?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:45:17 AM
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OK... I planned ahead and listened to everyone's advice. Last night, I spent an hour going over all of the fine points with my buddy, who never stayed in a Con hotel before (his Mom used to live in SD, and he'd stay with her). He told me that he could open one or two browsers, but since he was at work, that was all. So I decided to let him do his thing, and I'd just try to get two rooms under my name and my wife's name.

I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).

At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.

"I totally forgot."

I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.

Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.

It's nice to be among you all.
When he asks you next year if you picked up that exclusive he wanted: "I totally forgot"  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 10:47:19 AM
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For those looking at the time stamp, is it the first appearance of "addRequest" or the first appearance of "addRequest#top" ?
It's the entry with "addRequest?q="
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 12, 2023, 10:47:27 AM
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For those looking at the time stamp, is it the first appearance of "addRequest" or the first appearance of "addRequest#top" ?
I used the timestamp of when I received access to the form. Sorry I did not pay attention to the “addrequest” part. 


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 12, 2023, 10:47:51 AM
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OK... I planned ahead and listened to everyone's advice. Last night, I spent an hour going over all of the fine points with my buddy, who never stayed in a Con hotel before (his Mom used to live in SD, and he'd stay with her). He told me that he could open one or two browsers, but since he was at work, that was all. So I decided to let him do his thing, and I'd just try to get two rooms under my name and my wife's name.

I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).

At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.

"I totally forgot."

I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.

Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.

It's nice to be among you all.

My brother's never been to SDCC and has no desire to ever attend, but he's semi-familiar with the whole process since he helps me out. I usually have to be on the phone with him. It's so much more stressful trying to walk him through things while watching my own screens too, but he's had better luck than me at getting in so I appreciate that he humors me!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 10:55:31 AM
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Late year for me.  I'm gearing up for the General Sale apparently.  My only hope is that I like some of the less popular hotels like Indigo.  We used to love Solomar as well - but now that its a Margaritaville - I'm not sure how I feel about it for SDCC.  Kind of like a bad vacation mashup.

We stayed at the Solamar last year as it was available on the waitlist last minute, and we were 2 with a toddler in tow, and it was a pretty solid experience! The distance to the con was perfect, not too long that it was tough (8-10 min), not so close that you're in the middle of the action
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 11:02:22 AM
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It's the entry with "addRequest?q="

I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history.  I don't see the q parameter
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 11:02:45 AM
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Once again I am going to end up homeless... I have the best luck when it comes to the passes themselves, but didn't get in until 9:20 so this will be the 7th year in a row I will not get a room.

My rage knows no bounds.

@The Mighty Jerd (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1987)

Are you basing that on your time in, or did you get the message that all the hotels were allocated.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:04:32 AM
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It's the entry with "addRequest?q="

That isn't working for me this time
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 11:05:29 AM
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That isn't working for me this time
I'm not on the machine that I did this on, but try addRequest/q
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:10:37 AM
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I'm not on the machine that I did this on, but try addRequest/q

negative  :)  I don't think it's the same as the past or at least not in my stuff it isn't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 11:16:08 AM
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Once again I am going to end up homeless... I have the best luck when it comes to the passes themselves, but didn't get in until 9:20 so this will be the 7th year in a row I will not get a room.

My rage knows no bounds.

If it helps, I got a downtown hotel off of the waitlist, and many folks were kind enough to gift hotels that were in pretty good places, even though it was a 20 min walk it would be right next to the trolley or a short shuttle ride. I've even heard of folks getting hotels like Omni, MMM, and MGH from the waitlist or from others! Don't give up hope yet!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 12, 2023, 11:19:39 AM
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I got that too.  Instead of Wednesday 7/19/23, it says Tuesday, 7/19/22.

What a screwup by OnPeak.  I hope this doesn't mean their computer records are all wrong and have to re-do the whole thing.

I had 4 screens going and the fastest got in at around 4:35 after the hour.  I don't know how good that is going to be.  I'm holding off getting my Professional badge pending what hotel I get.

Checked my timestamp and it said 12:05:06(ET).  So, it wasn't as soon as I thought.  I had four browsers open.  My phone was the slowest and I closed that when I knew I was getting in on one of the others.  It's not a great time, but I believe it's the best I've had in a long time.  Who knows.  Things may have been slower this year.  I selected Downtown Only.

Last year, I reserved the Horton from the hotel directly and kept it when I didn't get a downtown hotel in the lottery--I got Humphrey's Half Moon.  The Horton was very expensive.

(I checked my post from last year and I wasn't in until seven minutes had passed.  I guess five minutes is better than seven.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 11:21:24 AM
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negative  :)  I don't think it's the same as the past or at least not in my stuff it isn't.
Nuthin like the below?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 12, 2023, 11:22:13 AM
Since the inception of the hotel lottery, I believe this is the latest I've ever gotten into the form (xx:04:50). So my prospects of a downtown hotel aren't that great, but I'm not too worried since I've always managed to eventually get a downtown hotel either through this forum (FoCC is the best!) or via random rooms opening up on OnPeak. At this point, if I happen to get anything within a 1.5 mile walking distance would be a huge surprise and a win.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:29:10 AM
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Nuthin like the below?

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Not at all
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 11:39:50 AM
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Not at all
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You're still in the progress bar (man walking). You need to scroll up more.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 11:47:35 AM
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ftp://
I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history.  I don't see the q parameter
Look in URL about:cache (http://about:cache) and select disk entries. This is where it used to be with Firefox.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 12, 2023, 12:00:02 PM
I got three browsers and 3 forms filled I hope I catch one
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on April 12, 2023, 12:03:16 PM
We've been super lucky in the past but our luck may have run out this year! We got in at 9:03:57 this year when in the past we've always had someone get in right away. Fingers crossed we can still get a downtown hotel, but if anyone has tips on how to navigate the open sale/waitlist, please feel free to pass them along!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on April 12, 2023, 12:18:51 PM
I have never gotten lucky with my own log in or device since I have been participating in the hotel sale.  But I have had friends get good timestamps, have gotten a reservation from a forum member and have gotten very lucky on the waitlist.  I was able to get my Hard Rock King Suite on 6/14 last year.  But it would so nice if I can actually get straight in one year!  Today was one of my best times at 12:30 and 30 seconds but we are requesting two rooms so I feel like that won't cut it.  I have two friends that say they got in under 1 minute but they aren't as particular as me so I don't fully trust their assessment. But it will all work out in the end--they just like to make us work for it!  Is it weird that I secretly love this drama?  I look forward to it every year
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 12:26:33 PM
@sndoming (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5777) you basically have to keep refreshing the open sale page every 30 seconds or 1 minute up to you they'll keep popping up.
Also, you can set up get notifications from this forum, lots of nice people here who already got a hotel like to help and post whenever there are some DT hotels.

Good luck :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 12:35:00 PM
Does anyone have a link to the 2022 results? I think it may have been a google sheets or docs, can't remember.  Basically when people got in and what hotel they got?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 12:37:37 PM
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Does anyone have a link to the 2022 results? I think it may have been a google sheets or docs, can't remember.  Basically when people got in and what hotel they got?

I don't know that we ever got to see the spreadsheet itself, but TJ did do a summary of the results from the forum responses in 2022 here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/ (https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 12:40:17 PM
I feel like the General Sale might be even more of a Wild West this year. With only 1 round of results, there should be a lot more "good" rooms dropping back into the pool. But also with no second round and no waitlist, there will be a lot more people haunting the pages for drops.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 12:55:08 PM
With regards to timestamp, you can also look at your browser history (Ctrl-H for windows users) and look for the first Comic-Con 2023 (should be after a queue-it entry) since we're looking for entry time. It should look like the below. I would assume submission time would be a subsequent entry also titled Comic-Con 2023. You can hover your mouse over the time as well to see a more detailed time.

https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 01:00:20 PM
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I feel like the General Sale might be even more of a Wild West this year. With only 1 round of results, there should be a lot more "good" rooms dropping back into the pool. But also with no second round and no waitlist, there will be a lot more people haunting the pages for drops.

However, you won't have people with a 'dilemma' in Round 1 who got something that isn't quite at the top of their list, wondering if they should hold onto it or wait for the Round 2 results. So there may be a little less 'throwing back into the pool' from that perspective.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 01:46:40 PM
The blog just posted that they confirmed with Onpeak that the “General Sale” is really the waiting list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 01:57:52 PM
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Saw this from @onPeak on twitter


@Comic_Con
 dates applied to the Hotel confirmation page incorrectly displayed the year as 2022, but dates are for 2023. All your information is correct. No need to resubmit. #SDCC2023 #SDCC

More Replies from OnPeak:

"@SD_Comic_Con We are actively investigating form submission errors reported.  Please direct any concerns on this issue to [email protected].  Please stay tuned for more updates. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_Con"

Q: What if I submit another form since I thought I filled out the dates wrong? My first submitted form is correct. @Comic_Con @onPeak

A: Secondary form submissions will update your hotel preferences and be processed according to the time accessed on first submission. You will have an opportunity to confirm your dates should you be placed.



Q: I went by day of the week. Is that going to effect my option?

A: We are aware of a date discrepancy with regards to the confirmation page.  Submissions were recorded with the correct dates/days. Please be on the lookout for a       confirmation email on 4/17/23 if you are placed.



Q: Will they give those who put the dates in wrong a chance to correct them?

A: There will be opportunities to review your placement and update your reservation should you be placed.  Please be on the lookout for a confirmation email on 4/17/2023 should you be placed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 02:11:32 PM
Update.  Not sure what dates we'll see.

@SD_Comic_Con Due to confirmation date discrepancies, all processed submissions will be emailed confirmation of form receipt in the next day.  This will not guarantee placement. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_con

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 12, 2023, 02:19:21 PM
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With regards to timestamp, you can also look at your browser history (Ctrl-H for windows users) and look for the first Comic-Con 2023 (should be after a queue-it entry) since we're looking for entry time. It should look like the below. I would assume submission time would be a subsequent entry also titled Comic-Con 2023. You can hover your mouse over the time as well to see a more detailed time.

https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo

Is there a workaround for private browser windows? When I try that I get a friendly reminder that all my data was wiped when I closed the window.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 12, 2023, 02:46:04 PM
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There will be some resources here for what to do after we've all gotten the results, but before hotel day you should:

Make sure you know what hotel(s) you want (check prior years here or at SDCC UBlog if you need an idea of price/distance/etc)

Make sure you have a credit card with enough available credit for the 1 or 2 night deposit

Make sure everyone in your group knows that they should be available to be online and submit a form for the room(s) you need on hotel day

Make sure you DON'T DUPLICATE ANY INFORMATION on any of the forms in your group. Even though your whole group will eventually be roommates, none of you should use any of each other's information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. OnPeak has been known to discard "duplicate" submissions without explanation or recourse. For instance, my husband and I both fill out forms, but I use my work address instead of our home so they don't match. And on my form we are 'Jane and John Mylastname'; on his we are 'John and Jane Hislastname'. You can change roommate names after the fact, but you don't want your form thrown out for duplication.

Ouchie. Pretty sure my wife and I will get ours thrown out. Should have checked here before today. Since it's been 4 years since our last and I just don't have the same time to obsess over the processes, I didn't think or remember to change things about our submissions.  :(

Guess I'll be stalking the General Sale constantly. What a drag! 

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 02:54:35 PM
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Update.  Not sure what dates we'll see.

@SD_Comic_Con Due to confirmation date discrepancies, all processed submissions will be emailed confirmation of form receipt in the next day.  This will not guarantee placement. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_con
Wait, what? So, tomorrow, we should be getting a "confirmation of submission" email with the details? And then the 17th specific confirmations to hotels?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 02:57:21 PM
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Wait, what? So, tomorrow, we should be getting a "confirmation of submission" email with the details? And then the 17th specific confirmations to hotels?
It looks that way, I guess too many people freaking out just because the year was wrong.
The drop down in the form didn't even show the year, just the day, month, and date.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 02:58:36 PM
Hopefully, when people (inevitably) switch days around on their reservations, it will all balance out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 03:02:18 PM
Welp, it's not Hotelpocalypse unless OP effs something up  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 03:04:17 PM
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Ouchie. Pretty sure my wife and I will get ours thrown out. Should have checked here before today. Since it's been 4 years since our last and I just don't have the same time to obsess over the processes, I didn't think or remember to change things about our submissions.  :(

Guess I'll be stalking the General Sale constantly. What a drag!
I wouldn't worry about it, yet. Just tell onPeak that you submitted the second form because you thought the date selection was wrong on the first one and you wanted to correct it.
I have a feeling they messed up a lot of people this year so there may be some leeway involved.


Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 12, 2023, 03:33:33 PM
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It looks that way, I guess too many people freaking out just because the year was wrong.
The drop down in the form didn't even show the year, just the day, month, and date.

It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun).  I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email.  Calmly.  Really. :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 12, 2023, 03:36:14 PM
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It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun).  I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email.  Calmly.  Really. :D

I think that's how it was for all of the submissions, e.g., Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -> Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Or am I misunderstanding?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 03:38:13 PM
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It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun).  I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email.  Calmly.  Really. :D

Everyone did. OnPeak had the year set to 2022. So when you put in Wednesday 7/19/23... their system just saw 7/19, and transposed it to Tuesday 7/19/22.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 03:38:23 PM
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I think that's how it was for all of the submissions, e.g., Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -> Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Or am I misunderstanding?

Yes, that's what happened. I believe that because the OnPeak system was still set to 2022, it took the month and day numbers, looked those up on the 2022 calendar, and then generated the day of the week from that.

Edit: Wow, you all are fast! I see I got beaten to the punch with the explanation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on April 12, 2023, 04:10:58 PM
That was more stressful than it had to be with the weird dates. I was like how did I mess up so badly. In advance, if anyone needs 2 roommates for Hard Rock, I am down!!!! At least Twitter said OnPeak is sending out emails or something. Gotta read again
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 12, 2023, 04:16:16 PM
Got in at 9:10 and form submitted 9:13. Had the same issues as everyone else with dates changing after submission. Guess we shall see what happens
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 04:35:37 PM
I will be glad to have the confirmation email. This was my first year filling out the form, so I didn't think to screenshot the final page. Having something official saying my submission went through will give me some peace while I wait.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:04:11 PM
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I will be glad to have the confirmation email. This was my first year filling out the form, so I didn't think to screenshot the final page. Having something official saying my submission went through will give me some peace while I wait.

There was a print button on the final page.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 05:06:28 PM
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There was a print button on the final page.  ;D

Sadly, I just assumed there would be an email, but that is very good to know for next year! I won't make that mistake again!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:07:46 PM
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Sadly, I just assumed there would be an email, but that is very good to know for next year! I won't make that mistake again!
take a pic with your phone
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 12, 2023, 05:11:37 PM
I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCC

It was a smooth process with this being my 1st year participating
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on April 12, 2023, 05:20:42 PM
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ftp://
I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history.  I don't see the q parameter
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Look in URL about:cache (http://about:cache) and select disk entries. This is where it used to be with Firefox.
I had to look in the memory entries (List Cache Entries) to see times. The disk section didn't have times.

I tried using a cache viewer and the server time was out of whack, but the about:cache entry lined up
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:32:46 PM
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I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCc

How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:36:17 PM
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How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?
this person is jumping the gun. You’ll find out on Monday if you got a hotel or not. If you didn’t get a hotel you try for cancellations and or hotel exchange
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:37:09 PM
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I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCc
it doesn’t work like that
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:40:32 PM
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this person is jumping the gun. You’ll find out on Monday if you got a hotel or not. If you didn’t get a hotel you try for cancellations and or hotel exchange

I've been in hotel exchange on previous years. I hope I make the cut again this year. Please, please, please. I've been good.  O:-)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 05:41:17 PM
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How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?
If you can see the message board for the hotel exchange on the main forum page, then you qualify.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
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There was a print button on the final page.  ;D

I definitely printed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 07:07:38 PM
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How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?

Yes, you should be able to see the exchange area of the forum now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 07:07:51 PM
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Is there a workaround for private browser windows? When I try that I get a friendly reminder that all my data was wiped when I closed the window.

incognito is incognito for a reason. unfortunately there's no way to get the information from the browser after the window is closed. hopefully the confirmation emails tell us something
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 07:24:56 PM
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incognito is incognito for a reason. unfortunately there's no way to get the information from the browser after the window is closed. hopefully the confirmation emails tell us something

I would honestly be surprised if the confirmation emails include any additional information specifically regarding access time. I'd imagine it'll basically be a rehash of what the confirmation page stated and how to get in touch to fix anything if your dates got screwed up by the 2022 dates issue.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 07:29:18 PM
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I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCC

It was a smooth process with this being my 1st year participating

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 07:38:06 PM
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I feel like the General Sale might be even more of a Wild West this year. With only 1 round of results, there should be a lot more "good" rooms dropping back into the pool. But also with no second round and no waitlist, there will be a lot more people haunting the pages for drops.



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However, you won't have people with a 'dilemma' in Round 1 who got something that isn't quite at the top of their list, wondering if they should hold onto it or wait for the Round 2 results. So there may be a little less 'throwing back into the pool' from that perspective.



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The blog just posted that they confirmed with Onpeak that the “General Sale” is really the waiting list.

Text from CCI Hotel page updated. New date to watch, though not listed in the Important Dates section at bottom.

"Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2023 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 on April 25, 2023. All rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at that time.
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 07:42:36 PM
So does this mean that there isn't going to be a waiting list?
I thought it was confirmed.  :o
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 07:46:35 PM
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So does this mean that there isn't going to be a waiting list?
I thought it was confirmed.  :o

There's no way they won't have rooms later. Roommates all requesting their own rooms guarantees there will be leftovers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 08:10:21 PM
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So does this mean that there isn't going to be a waiting list?
I thought it was confirmed.  :o

On the Form Submitted page the date is different:

"Next Steps

If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email on April 17, 2023.

Confirmation emails will contain instructions on how to submit deposits, 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 18, 2023. At that time you will be able to book any available room and a deposit will be required at the time of booking."


April 18 still an Important Date to monitor.  Last year, the Waitlist date was May 17 and Open Sale on May 25.

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There's no way they won't have rooms later. Roommates all requesting their own rooms guarantees there will be leftovers.

April 25 could just be the date Hotels open to the public.


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So...it does not look like there is a waitlist this year? Am I looking at this correctly that if you do not get a room, it is straight to the general sale when it opens, with no waitlist opportunity first?

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It does look like there is no waitlist this year, just one round and then the general sale.

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The blog just posted that they confirmed with Onpeak that the “General Sale” is really the waiting list.

Edit. Adding the blog messages below for archive.  Hoping OnPeak will also post what happens on the 18th:

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We confirmed with onPeak that the waiting list does still exist — they're just mixing up the names. If you aren't placed, you'll get an email about that sale. #SDCC


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Actual hotel confirmations will go out on 4/17. You'll have 72 hours to pay your deposit.

If you received nothing, you'll be alerted by 4/18. We confirmed the waitlist IS happening, so you should receive info on that if this is you.


https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1646252982151831553

https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1646320879364714496
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 08:20:05 PM
I now read this as April 18 will be the start of Waitlist Sale, and April 25 will be the start of General Sale.
I don't think that onPeak or CCI meant to say that the General Sale was the same as the Waitlist Sale as was earlier confirmed.
They are now clearly listing separate dates for each of the sales. We'll have to wait and see how they implement them.



Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:52:28 PM
Regardless, those still in need should stay sharp through the end of the month, and be prepared to pounce on April 25, if not earlier.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 12, 2023, 08:55:49 PM
I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 09:00:28 PM
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I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞

Wow. I would think so. That’s a fantastic time. Congrats.
My son got in maybe 4 min in so really hoping that was quick enough to land one of our top 5.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 09:33:33 PM
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I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞

What are your top picks?  I would think that a time iike that would get you a room in your top 5, except perhaps Hard Rock. But who knows.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 09:46:32 PM
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I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞

i'm starting to feel more that this absolute start time; i had the same entry time. makes me wish i had requested more rooms for my friends and i wasted an opportunity because of past experiences  :(

did anyone get an earlier time than 50 seconds?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 09:50:04 PM
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did anyone get an earlier time than 50 seconds?
I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 10:07:00 PM
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With regards to timestamp, you can also look at your browser history (Ctrl-H for windows users) and look for the first Comic-Con 2023 (should be after a queue-it entry) since we're looking for entry time. It should look like the below. I would assume submission time would be a subsequent entry also titled Comic-Con 2023. You can hover your mouse over the time as well to see a more detailed time.

https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo
This is a fantastic timestamp tip that never would have occurred to me.  Thank you! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 10:21:31 PM
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This is a fantastic timestamp tip that never would have occurred to me.  Thank you!

We looked at ours and Firefox doesn’t give seconds but I guess my son got in at 9:00 am so less than a minute so fingers crossed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 10:34:21 PM
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We looked at ours and Firefox doesn’t give seconds but I guess my son got in at 9:00 am so less than a minute so fingers crossed.

It looks like for firefox you have to use extensions to show the seconds; Better History will reveal the seconds. It does look like firefox just chops off the seconds with no rounding though so a timestamp of 9:00 can mean 9:00:00 to 9:00:59.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 11:08:50 PM
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It looks like for firefox you have to use extensions to show the seconds; Better History will reveal the seconds. It does look like firefox just chops off the seconds with no rounding though so a timestamp of 9:00 can mean 9:00:00 to 9:00:59.

Oh ok thanks. I will look into adding the extension tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 01:10:02 AM
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I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.


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I scoured the Reddit threads / Discord, and it seemed they were in general on the slower side of things. I've only seen just under a minute both there and here. That does give me hope that it just feels slower overall this year. Maybe too many people with too many browser windows open.

What I wouldn't give to know the inner workings of the OnPeak algorithm -- how truly random it is, how many simultaneous participants are allowed into the form at any given time, duplication detection.

And something else that just popped into my head (I'm sure this has already been discussed). Why is there a selection for both Double (2 people / 1 bed) and Twin (2 people / 2 bed) when each hotel option specifies 1 bed or 2 bed? Like what if you chose Double but all your selections were 2 bed?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 13, 2023, 02:57:47 AM
I thought about that too, I would hope that selections that contradict the room type are thrown out. 
Also SDCC blog did a poll. 30% say they were in under 2 minutes, 26% 2-5 minutes, 24% 5-10 minutes, 20% over 10.
I definitely think more people with more browsers is why the walking man moved slower. Between me and my friends there were probably 30 browsers going and the fastest was just over 2 minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: DaveG on April 13, 2023, 04:37:22 AM
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I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.


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I was lucky enough to get an entry time of 9:00:42. I think that may be the earliest I have ever gotten.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 06:18:23 AM
There's no way to calculate how the substance of each room request (dates requested, bed type/number of people, number of rooms requested, hotel priority) impacts what you are allocated or whether you are shut out.

Even though I got in at five minutes and that's not normally great, it's two minutes better than the last time I participated in the lottery and everyone seems to have the perception it was a slower lottery.

I only ordered one bed and I didn't include Saturday because I'm planning to fly on the redeye Saturday night instead of staying through Sunday.  I also designated "Downtown only", which I didn't do last time when they offered me a non-Downtown hotel.  I also included a hotel on my request that I perceived would not be on a lot of people's list.  Do these factors help/hurt?  Who knows, given how their "black box" process works and there is no way to know what everyone else is requesting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2023, 08:08:51 AM
forgive the 'out of touch' question of a San Diego resident,

when are results expected?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:17:59 AM
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forgive the 'out of touch' question of a San Diego resident,

when are results expected?
The good results come out on Monday, April 17th. The email usually comes around midday for East Coasters.
The bad results come out on Tuesday, April 18th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 08:19:05 AM
I always look forward to the time when OnPeak opens the hotel site so we can see current availability for ourselves.  This year, I will definitely need it, as I got into the form many minutes after the sale opened.  When I can see everything 'live'--I also feel more helpful to others, as I look quite often at the site during the day. 

This year--I may need those nerves of steel it takes to wait, watch and pounce!

And...

I Keep checking my email for one from OnPeak, as they have promised. 

I realize they are in a different timezone, and it is still early there, but I cannot help it.  ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: roam abyssma on April 13, 2023, 08:36:50 AM
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I wouldn't worry about it, yet. Just tell onPeak that you submitted the second form because you thought the date selection was wrong on the first one and you wanted to correct it.
I have a feeling they messed up a lot of people this year so there may be some leeway involved.

SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates?  I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 08:42:03 AM
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SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates?  I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.

You can always try, but they most likely will NOT respond.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 08:45:18 AM
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You can always try, but they most likely will NOT respond.

Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 13, 2023, 08:46:35 AM
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I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.


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I can’t be the only one under 30 seconds?

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:51:54 AM
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SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates?  I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.
We don't know how onPeak is going to handle this situation. It was bad enough that they had to post a notification to not resubmit the form. So what happens to those who did?
If you were going to contact them, you should just try to find out what their policy will be this year on resubmitted forms, and not bring up anything specific, unless you need to.
It is possible that they will address these duplicates on a one-to-one basis. We will have to wait and see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: KoolKoala on April 13, 2023, 08:54:14 AM
I got through in an incognito chrome window, I still have it open- is there a way for me to see my time stamp?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 08:55:03 AM
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I can’t be the only one under 30 seconds?

I have seen more than a dozen posts on social media from folk who say they got in that early.  Sadly, I was not one of them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:55:32 AM
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Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.
I've seen this happen in the past. It typically means that javascript wasn't working correctly in the browser with the form.
It is always important to test the browser with the sample form that onPeak provides making sure that you can go in and select the hotels and dates that you need.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 13, 2023, 09:04:36 AM
I checked my timestamp and I got in at 9:01:20 and finished at 9:06:42. I could have sworn that when I got in, the clock was still at 9:00. I may have been in shock and blanked out after finally seeing the pixel man moving.  :D

Curious... What was everyone's top 5 hotel choices? Mine were: 1. Omni 2. HBF 3. MMM 4. MGH 5. Hilton SD Gaslamp
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: EternalZan on April 13, 2023, 09:10:27 AM
This exact same thing happened to me. I listed 12 hotels, took screenshots, and then got an email from OnPeak this morning at 10:21 EST.

From: [email protected]
Subject: (Case ######) Comic-Con 23 Hotel Submission
Body: "Thank you for contacting onPeak, the official housing provider to forward-thinking travelers. We received your hotel form submission, but the hotel choices are missing.  Can you please provide your choices so that we can update your form? Thank you and please let us know if you need any additional assistance."

I replied with a list of my 12 hotel/bed choices. Also a screenshot of my hotel choices from my original submission. And now I wait.

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Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 09:27:00 AM
I would have really liked to have a COUNTDOWN TIMER, once the clock started on the submission form. Although I submitted my form within the 15 minutes, I kept checking and losing time trying to figure out how much time I had left.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 09:32:05 AM
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I've seen this happen in the past. It typically means that javascript wasn't working correctly in the browser with the form.
It is always important to test the browser with the sample form that onPeak provides making sure that you can go in and select the hotels and dates that you need.

Excellent information. She said she did a compatibility check but who knows. I, for one, completely went blank when I got in. Thankfully I had a printout of my hotel preferences in front of me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 09:33:07 AM
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This exact same thing happened to me. I listed 12 hotels, took screenshots, and then got an email from OnPeak this morning at 10:21 EST.

From: [email protected]
Subject: (Case ######) Comic-Con 23 Hotel Submission
Body: "Thank you for contacting onPeak, the official housing provider to forward-thinking travelers. We received your hotel form submission, but the hotel choices are missing.  Can you please provide your choices so that we can update your form? Thank you and please let us know if you need any additional assistance."

I replied with a list of my 12 hotel/bed choices. Also a screenshot of my hotel choices from my original submission. And now I wait.

I hope that fixes it and you get one of your picks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 09:37:58 AM
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I would have really liked to have a COUNTDOWN TIMER, once the clock started on the submission form. Although I submitted my form within the 15 minutes, I kept checking and losing time trying to figure out how much time I had left.

This time we actually had 10 minutes to submit the form, I hope you did it under 10!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 09:41:35 AM
I'm sure we all submitted in under ten minutes! It's a lot longer than you think it is. I forgot to steal the mouse from my work laptop, so I was at the mercy of my crappy laptop touchscreen, and I think I selected every single hotel incorrectly the first time, I had to go back through that dropdown SO many times. And my shaky nervous fingers mistyped basic things like my name and address (I am not a touch-typist) that I had to correct. Even with all that, and stopping at the end to reread the page and double check I'd fixed everything, it still took me about six minutes.

I'm sure everyone was fine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 09:46:36 AM
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I'm sure we all submitted in under ten minutes! It's a lot longer than you think it is. I forgot to steal the mouse from my work laptop, so I was at the mercy of my crappy laptop touchscreen, and I think I selected every single hotel incorrectly the first time, I had to go back through that dropdown SO many times. And my shaky nervous fingers mistyped basic things like my name and address (I am not a touch-typist) that I had to correct. Even with all that, and stopping at the end to reread the page and double check I'd fixed everything, it still took me about six minutes.

I'm sure everyone was fine.

I estimate my time was about 7 minutes, and I was on my phone.  Chrome autofill was a big help with all the initial contact information.  Having all my choices written out in front of me in the order I wanted was also helpful .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 13, 2023, 10:05:22 AM
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I got through in an incognito chrome window, I still have it open- is there a way for me to see my time stamp?

Funny enough Ive never tried looking at the history function in incognito before this post... looks like that doesn't work; in hindsight it should have been obvious the history function wouldn't work there.

There was some other tool mentioned in this thread earlier but not sure if that works with incognito as I'm not familiar with it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 13, 2023, 10:07:10 AM
I know very little about computers and how to do fancy cool stuff, but I was goofing off in the history tab of Chrome and I believe I gained access to the form at 9:02:01 -


(https://i.imgur.com/OL7lYca.png)


Not feeling great about that at all :/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2023, 10:18:39 AM
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I know very little about computers and how to do fancy cool stuff, but I was goofing off in the history tab of Chrome and I believe I gained access to the form at 9:02:01 -


Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.



Not feeling great about that at all :/

Not 'liking' the time just how to check the timestamp
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The good results come out on Monday, April 17th. The email usually comes around midday for East Coasters.
The bad results come out on Tuesday, April 18th.

so get the forum ready for a deluge on Monday-Tuesday. #addingToCalander
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 10:24:22 AM
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This time we actually had 10 minutes to submit the form, I hope you did it under 10!

@ozzz (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7985)

15 minutes to submit the form was listed at the top of the form:

Comic-Con 2023 Hotel Reservation Request Form

You will have 15 minutes to fill out and submit this form before your session expires.
(https://i.imgur.com/53iVnqc.jpg)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on April 13, 2023, 10:33:43 AM
So my son and I both got in. Him first and then me 2nd and I filled out the form with my member ID but with the same names listed and hotels etc - I don’t think it would be an issue though as we both should be able to try as we have our own member IDs - I don’t think it was an issue last year.

I’m seeing everyone saying they screenshot their forms - I didn’t even think of doing that and now am kicking myself for not doing it.

Oh well it’s out of our hands now and it’s just the waiting game.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 10:33:51 AM
It said 10 minutes on the actual form not the sample one. As long as everyone got submission I think it be fine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 10:46:13 AM
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It said 10 minutes on the actual form not the sample one. As long as everyone got submission I think it be fine.

I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit.  I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted.  REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good.  5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this.  Arghhh...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 10:53:29 AM
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I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit.  I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted.  REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good.  5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this.  Arghhh...

In the past if you reached the time limit and you hit submit it put you back in the queue.  If you submitted you should be fine.  It's done to keep the queue flowing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 10:56:57 AM
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I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit.  I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted.  REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good.  5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this.  Arghhh...

I have no love for OnPeak, and absolutely no trust in their procedures. However - I do believe that the form would have told you if you had timed out. Or perhaps that was why some people received the 502 Bad Gateway error. I think it's extremely unlikely that anyone who got through the form, submitted, and saw the "thanks" page has anything to worry about (at least regarding time taken to complete the form).

And those people that did receive errors saw them in real time, so they already know there is a problem. Fingers crossed that all those people are able to get in contact with OnPeak and have their submissions corrected and counted.

The 10/15 minute discrepancy is absolutely more proof to add to the absolutely towering pile of evidence that OnPeak is incredibly bad at this! But I would gently suggest that it's not a problem we need to focus on for now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 11:03:59 AM
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I have no love for OnPeak, and absolutely no trust in their procedures. However - I do believe that the form would have told you if you had timed out. Or perhaps that was why some people received the 502 Bad Gateway error. I think it's extremely unlikely that anyone who got through the form, submitted, and saw the "thanks" page has anything to worry about (at least regarding time taken to complete the form).

And those people that did receive errors saw them in real time, so they already know there is a problem. Fingers crossed that all those people are able to get in contact with OnPeak and have their submissions corrected and counted.

The 10/15 minute discrepancy is absolutely more proof to add to the absolutely towering pile of evidence that OnPeak is incredibly bad at this! But I would gently suggest that it's not a problem we need to focus on for now.

This the stated time difference did affect someone I know, and I completely understand them being focused on that point.  I suggest they bring that up with OnPeak directly and right away. Hope springs eternal.  ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:10:29 AM
What are the odds OnPeak sends the "submission recap with dates updated to 2023" at juuuuuuuuust about 5:30PM Central so that no one can actually contact them about it today?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:11:37 AM
The 10 minutes comes from the queue-it waiting room. While watching the running man, it says "When your turn is up, you will have 10 minutes to enter the site."

I didn't screen grab the waiting room, but it shows the message here:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg).

Thanks to @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) for capturing this image.


Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:13:04 AM
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What are the odds OnPeak sends the "submission recap with dates updated to 2023" at juuuuuuuuust about 5:30PM Central so that no one can actually contact them about it today?

I'm in the camp of  they won't send anything at all until confirmations on Monday  lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:14:14 AM
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The 10 minutes comes from the queue-it waiting room. While watching the running man, it says "When your turn is up, you will have 10 minutes to enter the site."

I didn't screen grab the waiting room, but it shows the message here:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg).

Thanks to @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) for capturing this image.

That's a different time than the time allotted to complete the form.  That means you have 10 min to start your form from when loads "Start my request"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:31:02 AM
I did capture the front of the form itself, which states 15 minutes. I couldn't find anything else that said 10 minutes, though. Just the waiting room.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaUXzYZ9Z02F8BCyqh_C7JpCA_ipeyStBfsmoO5T9diJncRnL97PI70Fx_OtuyUhD3Df21WC-B4caAXzHWOnQ_aJ_gGsjgHrPwTNMA58ZKib3P1ZqOnERQV02QJ9muwtG70QLRI8U77orBzOvOzqMVVhrQ=w800-h600-s-no)

Hopefully this will be visible to everyone.


Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 13, 2023, 11:32:44 AM
Just got my form submission receipt email

Title: You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received

Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!
We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week.  Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023.  Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.
Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.
Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on April 13, 2023, 11:33:20 AM
Just got an email from CCI that my submission was received and the correct dates have been applied:

"Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!

We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week.  Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023.  Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.

Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.

Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.

Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 11:33:28 AM
Submission confirmation emails are going out now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 13, 2023, 11:34:08 AM
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Just got my form submission email with the correct dates

My email said we’ve received your requests with the correct dates. But they never said what dates they were lol. Idk if I used the dates or the days. I think I was going so fast I just looked at the days not dates
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
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Just got my form submission email with the correct dates
This is all I got:

Quote
Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!

We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week.  Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023.  Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.

Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.

Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.

Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:35:40 AM
Hahahahahahaha! It's a form letter that tells you nothing. Oh, OnPeak, why did I ever expect actual information?

The joke is, as always, on me.




ETA: Also the subject line uses "You're" where it should be "Your". I hate OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 11:35:42 AM
An example of the most email on the planet🤣
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 11:40:44 AM
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Submission confirmation emails are going out now.
No. They received it. Doesn't say it's confirmed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 11:43:50 AM
Sorry for the "me too"-ness of this reply, but I just got the generic email as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xavier2518 on April 13, 2023, 11:44:18 AM
I used two devices but same email, would this affect me from grabbing a hotel since I put same email on two devices?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 13, 2023, 11:45:52 AM
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I used two devices but same email, would this affect me from grabbing a hotel since I put same email on two devices?
As long as you used different personal info on each form you should be good. They will throw it out if it has same names, emails, phone numbers
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 13, 2023, 11:47:05 AM
I was hopeful, but didn't expect to receive anything useful. I think that as long as we only saw dates that were off by one day, our requests will be fine. And these emails are only going out as a means to acknowledge the issue
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
So basically the email says - trust us, we got this.   >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:49:29 AM
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I was hopeful, but didn't expect to receive anything useful. I think that as long as we only saw dates that were off by one day, our requests will be fine. And these emails are only going out as a means to acknowledge the issue

I also love that these emails will bring nothing but rage and panic OnPeak's way. If you already knew there was an issue, this does not actually reassure you that it will be fixed in the way you hope it will. If you didn't notice there was an issue, now you have a new reason to panic!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 13, 2023, 11:53:42 AM
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So basically the email says - trust us, we got this.   >:D
I hope so. Wife and I made what could be considered duplicate submissions. Not because of dates, but just because we didn’t communicate well. OnPeak’s error may actually save us from maybe getting booted for unintentional bad behavior.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 13, 2023, 11:53:54 AM
Anyone else notice that they used the wrong "your" in the subject line?

"You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received"

OnPeak is just too pure for this world.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Thereisanother on April 13, 2023, 11:55:21 AM
My timestamp was 9:00:55 but I don’t have an email. Are they going in order of submission? Did mine get flagged as duplicate? It wouldn’t be SDCC without a new thing to panic about…
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 13, 2023, 11:56:22 AM
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I also love that these emails will bring nothing but rage and panic OnPeak's way. If you already knew there was an issue, this does not actually reassure you that it will be fixed in the way you hope it will. If you didn't notice there was an issue, now you have a new reason to panic!
Admittedly, I would be in the latter group were it not for this forum yesterday. Lol. I didn’t even look at the dates on the confirmation page.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 11:57:14 AM
So I have not received an email from Onpeak yet and my form access time was around 9:04:30.  My family member who got in like almost immediately or at about 30 seconds after 9am received the email at exactly 11:30am this morning.  Do you think they could be sending out emails in order of lottery access times?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:58:25 AM
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Admittedly, I would be in the latter group were it not for this forum yesterday. Lol. I didn’t even look at the dates on the confirmation page.


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Same  I looked for 7/18 & 7/24  and that's all I cared about lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 12:02:13 PM
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Hahahahahahaha! It's a form letter that tells you nothing. Oh, OnPeak, why did I ever expect actual information?

The joke is, as always, on me.




ETA: Also the subject line uses "You're" where it should be "Your". I hate OnPeak.

I was going to post this exact statement.  This email is...zippo.   OnPeak...Arghhhh ???   Tells us nothing helpful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 13, 2023, 12:02:32 PM
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So I have not received an email from Onpeak yet and my form access time was around 9:04:30.  My family member who got in like almost immediately or at about 30 seconds after 9am received the email at exactly 11:30am this morning.  Do you think they could be sending out emails in order of lottery access times?

I was wondering about that ... time stamp when you made it to the form. 

My other half got his email today at 11:30am ... he made it into the form right away yesterday. 

I entered the form at 9:05am and received my email today at 11:31am.  Tho the message did go into my spam folder first. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 12:06:11 PM
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I was wondering about that ... time stamp when you made it to the form. 

My other half got his email today at 11:30am ... he made it into the form right away yesterday. 

I entered the form at 9:05am and received my email today at 11:31am.  Tho the message did go into my spam folder first.

I still haven't received the email.  I checked my spam folder and its not there.  It's making me nervous.  I saved my submission to PDF and all the info on there is correct.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 13, 2023, 12:11:24 PM
Seems like some glitch in the Hotel matrix. Confirmation emails of Wrong day and time on drop down admission and I hope I get a selection email on Monday
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 13, 2023, 12:14:47 PM
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I still haven't received the email.  I checked my spam folder and its not there.  It's making me nervous.  I saved my submission to PDF and all the info on there is correct.

Haven't got mines either. I am so nervous that something went wrong.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 13, 2023, 12:24:15 PM
I received my email - I'm just deeply worried about the days that it may erroneously think I want, since it didn't seen to be letting me select what I *did* want - namely, Wednesday-Monday....!  *fretting earnestly*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 12:25:51 PM
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So I have not received an email from Onpeak yet and my form access time was around 9:04:30.  My family member who got in like almost immediately or at about 30 seconds after 9am received the email at exactly 11:30am this morning.  Do you think they could be sending out emails in order of lottery access times?
No email for me either.

Who is the sender?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 12:26:45 PM
Add me to the list of people that hasn't received an email.  My time stamp was just over five minutes into the lottery.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 12:27:37 PM
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No email for me either.

Who is the sender?

Comic-Con International San Diego 2023 <[email protected]>
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 13, 2023, 12:28:19 PM
I got an email and I was in the form under 1 minute. My friend who got in seconds after me hasn't received her email yet.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 12:28:41 PM
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No email for me either.

Who is the sender?

It's [email protected] as "Comic-Con International San Diego 2023"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 12:52:01 PM
I got into the hotel form at 9:01am, and I got the email from OnPeak at 11:31am PDT today.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 01:00:43 PM
Still haven’t received mine. Looks like quite a few on Twitter also reporting no email.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 01:01:49 PM
Just checked... my wife got her email as well. So 2 for 2 in this house (and we both got in around the 5 minute mark).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 01:03:00 PM
 "All valid submissions have been emailed confirmation of form receipt. This email does not outline your request submissions and does not guarantee placement." 
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023


From OnPeak twitters account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 13, 2023, 01:04:33 PM
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Still haven’t received mine. Looks like quite a few on Twitter also reporting no email.


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In that boat too, now I'll be frantically refreshing and I checked spam and it wasn't there either. I didn't have fantastic time, but had a semi decent time and now this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 01:10:18 PM
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"All valid submissions have been emailed confirmation of form receipt. This email does not outline your request submissions and does not guarantee placement." 
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023


From OnPeak twitters account.
Where do you see this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 01:11:53 PM
It's in their Twitter but it's under replies even though it's not replying to anything
https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1646596811707285504?t=AhKNAPYT2B0mC-LY1kh4qQ&s=19

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 01:12:37 PM
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It's in their Twitter but it's under replies even though it's not replying to anything
https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1646596811707285504?t=AhKNAPYT2B0mC-LY1kh4qQ&s=19

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 01:20:19 PM
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"All valid submissions have been emailed confirmation of form receipt. This email does not outline your request submissions and does not guarantee placement." 
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023


From OnPeak twitters account.

The incompetence of OnPeak is glaring and yet no one ever brings them up at the Comic-con Talkback because by the time the con rolls around, people have rooms and have forgotten the hassle. Instead, all people want to complain about is Hall H.

So, the printout I have that says "Form successfully submitted" is not valid?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bball2026 on April 13, 2023, 01:24:24 PM
Looks like a majority of Yahoo email users did not get the Onpeak email they just sent out according to an SDCC blog tweet. I used Yahoo and did not receive anything yet. I was in around 1:15 mark.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 13, 2023, 01:25:19 PM
Yeah and AOL emails. My friend has an AOL email address and she didn't get anything.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 01:27:08 PM
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Yeah and AOL emails. My friend has an AOL email address and she didn't get anything.

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That explains it.  I'm an AOL holdout myself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 01:32:34 PM
I just *love* the consistently inconsistent info from OP...it wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse w/o that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 01:37:25 PM
I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 01:41:55 PM
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I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)

Haha, that would be amazing! Although I highly doubt they would be ballsy enough to do it, especially after the Hotelpocalypse fiasco this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 01:42:27 PM
My friend and all noticed that those with no email used Yahoo.   Some issues happened when Funko switched its system over. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 01:43:46 PM
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I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)

Oh the line they would have at SDCC!  Wonder what kind of swag they would give out?   ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 01:50:59 PM
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That explains it.  I'm an AOL holdout myself.

Ditto for me as well, and still no email  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 01:55:25 PM
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That explains it.  I'm an AOL holdout myself.

I also have an AOL email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 13, 2023, 02:00:50 PM
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Oh the line they would have at SDCC!  Wonder what kind of swag they would give out?   ;D

That could be a great SDCC exclusive "Signing" opportunity. OnPeak managers sign a print out of your "Hotel acknowledgement, not confirmation" email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 02:03:26 PM
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That could be a great SDCC exclusive "Signing" opportunity. OnPeak managers sign a print out of your "Hotel acknowledgement, not confirmation" email.
They'd have lotteries for signings but people wouldn't know until after con  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 02:16:08 PM
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I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)

Old school carnival dunking booth behind the Convention Center.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 02:24:06 PM
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Old school carnival dunking booth behind the Convention Center.

Yes!! This would be absolutely perfect! (And honestly would probably create some goodwill for them.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 02:26:57 PM
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Looks like a majority of Yahoo email users did not get the Onpeak email they just sent out according to an SDCC blog tweet. I used Yahoo and did not receive anything yet. I was in around 1:15 mark.
I have yahoo and didn’t get one either. Yahoo is a huge problem when it comes to important emails.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 13, 2023, 03:28:20 PM
So does this mean that Yahoo users won't get the response email on Monday either?

This is a $%^$& mess....  >:(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 13, 2023, 03:29:15 PM
I got the confirm at 11:30am PDT today, it was in my spam folder.  I have att.net, which is part of Yahoo.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 03:39:15 PM
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So does this mean that Yahoo users won't get the response email on Monday either?

This is a $%^$& mess....  >:(

I hadn't thought of that.  I wasn't freaking out too much about not getting today's email, but next Monday's is a different story entirely.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 13, 2023, 03:39:42 PM
Nothing in my aol today.  Glad I printed the "From Successfully Submitted" page.  Wondering if this will impact receiving the email on Monday!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 03:48:59 PM
I used my yahoo last year and got a hotel placement email in that sale, but still no email today for the confirmation of submission. I hope it won’t affect the actual placement emails.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 13, 2023, 03:49:52 PM
Check your spam.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 03:52:29 PM
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Check your spam.
I’ve been refreshing my spam folder all day, still nothing.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 03:53:51 PM
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I’ve been refreshing my spam folder all day, still nothing.


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Same here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 13, 2023, 04:05:16 PM
Note to self, no longer using Yahoo for anything relating to OnPeak...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 04:18:08 PM
I really do hope they fix the email soon, sadly when it happened to Funko it was not an immediate fix. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 04:19:05 PM
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Note to self, no longer using Yahoo for anything relating to OnPeak...

Or AOL apparently.  I've been using the same AOL email for all Comic-Con stuff since I first started going 20 years ago.  I am hoping this notice was sent a different way and the actual hotel results will make it to our inboxes.  I had no issues last year or any year getting any SDCC related emails.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 04:21:09 PM
Well, my nephew has and AOL.  No email. Checked spam. Nada.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 13, 2023, 04:22:50 PM
omg I tried to preview a post before posting, due to some images being included, and I got a "Blocked" error page (not on the usual forum error page) and lost the text of my reply. Okay, time to see if I can remember what I said and find the post to quote again... and copy and paste my post before hitting post/preview this time lol

--

Oh OnPeak, it wouldn't be an OP SDCC Hotelpocalypse without you completely screwing something up and pissing off basically everyone. I feel like the absolute incompetence has to be brought up at Talk Back at some point, because even the years it runs moderately "smoothly", there's some massive #*$! ups that seem to completely screw over at least one group of people that easily could have been avoided. I would put it in my calendar to remind myself to do it, but I never manage to make it to the Talk Back panel as I'm usually ferrying my out of town friends to their varying flights and trains shortly after hotel check-out at 11am.

I apparently got my email at 11:31 PDT; however, I used an outlook email for it. Just confirmed with my friend that also managed to submit a form got her confirmation of receipt email. The amount with which I want to roll my eyes at how useless that email is... I shouldn't be surprised, but I am a little. I hope everything works out for the people who haven't received their emails yet. Hopefully the servers stop holding them hostage soon. Maybe this will be the kick that gets my other friend to finally stop using her yahoo email for SDCC stuff. "Luckily" she wasn't one of the participants for this year's hotel sale.

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Excellent information. She said she did a compatibility check but who knows. I, for one, completely went blank when I got in. Thankfully I had a printout of my hotel preferences in front of me.

This reminded me about what I found super frustrating about the browser check this year. I'm not sure if maybe your friend experienced this, as I'm not her, but if she really did run the browser check and it appears to be a javascript issue, this could be the answer. I'm not sure if the OP hotel sale browser check has always been this and I just never noticed, or if they changed it from the one that I'm almost certain the badge sales use. I distinctly remember the badge sales having a browser check page, at least previously, that listed the elements that they were checking by default and then told you whether that element was checking out fine or not. Something like:
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Javascript:
Cookies:
[Auto-Refresh or something like that]:

But this year the page is just an SDCC banner and the title, "Cookies and Javascript Check" and if the element checks out it says, "Javascript is enabled." If the element doesn't check out, it doesn't tell you that and is just blank instead. I almost missed that cookies weren't working on Firefox when I did my browser checks. I actually only noticed when Chrome etc. checked out and said, "Cookies are enabled" and noticed that Firefox hadn't said that. Which is what led to my 30 minute journey of trying to get them working. I just noticed, when checking what the page says, Firefox cookies aren't working again so I'll insert some screenshots of what it looks like.

Like I said, I don't know if this is what happened to your friend, and one could argue that it tells you what it's checking and if it doesn't say both, that's on you. However, it was actually quite easy to miss the first time around if you didn't know what the page was meant to look like when both were fine or if you were in a hurry. Either way, I think the browser check display of the page could use some tweaking to be more similar to the badge sale one or anything to make it more clear immediately.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 04:43:29 PM
So I work for a... uh... certain company, and I had the AntiSpam guys look into it, and it seems that the emails were throttled because OnPeak was simply sending out too many emails at once. These emails get blocked at the server and won't end up in your spam folder (apparently some 90% of spam never arrives at your email). Some domains don't handle throttling well, as apparently the case for OnPeak. ie, they should get an error message saying something to the effect "your emails have been throttled. Slow down and try again". Most of this logic should be built into most mail servers.

Anyway, at this point I'm not sure if the confirmation emails will go through, but they've done some config changes to always allow future OnPeak emails to go through.

EDIT: Email just arrived in my spam folder
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 05:02:04 PM
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So I work for a... uh... certain company, and I had the AntiSpam guys look into it, and it seems that the emails were throttled because OnPeak was simply sending out too many emails at once. These emails get blocked at the server and won't end up in your spam folder (apparently some 90% of spam never arrives at your email). Some domains don't handle throttling well, as apparently the case for OnPeak. ie, they should get an error message saying something to the effect "your emails have been throttled. Slow down and try again". Most of this logic should be built into most mail servers.

Anyway, at this point I'm not sure if the confirmation emails will go through, but they've done some config changes to always allow future OnPeak emails to go through.

Thank you!  I wonder if OnPeak could have forewarned those email companies that they were going to be sending out mass emails, and ---if that would have averted this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 05:13:33 PM
And mine just showed in Yahoo spam...something got fixed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 05:21:45 PM
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I got the confirm at 11:30am PDT today, it was in my spam folder.  I have att.net, which is part of Yahoo.

FINALLY got mine.  I'm AOL.  It was in my spam. 

I think AOL and Yahoo are together somehow (I think).

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 13, 2023, 05:23:09 PM
Yay! My email  just showed up in Yahoo Mail spam folder.  I feel at peace with the universe again...for now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 05:23:58 PM
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FINALLY got mine.  I'm AOL.  It was in my spam. 

I think AOL and Yahoo are together somehow (I think).

Verizon bought AOL. Then they bought Yahoo and merged the two under Verizon Media. Then Verizon sold off Verizon Media to a private asset investment company (Apollo).

So yes, Yahoo and AOL now share email backends.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 13, 2023, 05:24:51 PM
Whew! Got mine! Had to search through some spam folders, though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MaestraMissJ on April 13, 2023, 05:44:52 PM
I just got mine in my spam folder. I used a Yahoo email as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 05:55:59 PM
I got mine too.

All of us have to be really diligent next Monday.  If our emails don't arrive when everyone else's do, we won't know if it's because we got nothing or if the email is just delayed...again
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 06:44:36 PM
When it comes to Hotelpocalypse--It is OnPeak's world.  We are just trying to 'live' with it.  >:(

(modified thanks to @abrackishpond (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9467) )
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 07:06:51 PM
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When it comes to Hotelpocalypse--It is OnPeak's world.  We are just trying to 'live' in it.
 >:(

Live with it, is more like it!  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 13, 2023, 07:15:00 PM
Im certain I’ll get the room I deserve and desire. Positive affirmations
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
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Im certain I’ll get the room I deserve and desire. Positive affirmations

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if (isFoCCActiveMember(entry.idSDCC)) {
  return allocateHotelChoice(entry, entry.hotels[0]);
} else {
  return allocateHotelByTimestamp(entry);
}
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 13, 2023, 07:32:52 PM
What email is everyone talking about?

We got into the form and chose rooms.

I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 13, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
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What email is everyone talking about?

I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.

Just a confirmation email that says they have received your choices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 13, 2023, 07:39:23 PM
We received no confirmation email.

Glad we took screen grabs.

It's starting already.... >:(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 07:42:01 PM
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We received no confirmation email.

Glad we took screen grabs.

It's starting already.... >:(

If your email is yahoo or aol, it could still be delayed, or in your spam folder.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 13, 2023, 07:42:46 PM
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What email is everyone talking about?

We got into the form and chose rooms.

I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.

There was an issue on the OP system where they were drawing 2022 dates instead of 2023, so everyone's confirmation pages were off by 1 day (due to this year's July dates being one day off due to it pulling 2022 days of the week.) As such, at least some groups of people resubmitted their forms to try and fix that issue, once they noticed that their days of the week seemed incorrect. Normally, those forms, if they used all identical information, would be flagged as duplicates.

As a result, OP has released some info about how that's going to be handled (some of it more vague than other) and stated via Twitter yesterday that all people who submitted forms yesterday would receive a "Confirmation of Receipt" emails for their forms. There were issues with Yahoo/AOL and related domain email addresses not receiving the email today. The email was extremely bare bones.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 07:43:32 PM
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What email is everyone talking about?

We got into the form and chose rooms.

I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.

Just an email with the following:

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We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week.  Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023.  Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.

Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.

Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.

Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 07:50:45 PM
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Live with it, is more like it!  :P

Yes.  I like your take better!  I modified it.  Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 13, 2023, 08:02:41 PM
Can’t wait to see what Onpeak  glitches are going to happen when emails go out on Monday.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 13, 2023, 08:37:18 PM
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Im certain I’ll get the room I deserve and desire. Positive affirmations

 I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 13, 2023, 09:05:30 PM
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Looks like a majority of Yahoo email users did not get the Onpeak email they just sent out according to an SDCC blog tweet. I used Yahoo and did not receive anything yet. I was in around 1:15 mark.

Yahoo has some insane spam blockers that block/bounce emails with no notifications. This is a huge issue for communications with a non-profit rec sports group I am involved with.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 13, 2023, 09:34:20 PM
I also got the email that they received my requests and with the dates that I originally wanted will be adjusted.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 13, 2023, 10:08:58 PM
Same for me…. AOL in my junk folder…. good to have gotten something
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 13, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
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Same for me…. AOL in my junk folder…. good to have gotten something

Best to make sure you change that to not spam in case you get a hotel offer. It would suck to miss the deposit amount because it was in spam folder
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 14, 2023, 12:48:15 AM
We finally got our "we received your hotel form" email at 7:55 PM tonight NY time via Aol.

I'm guessing the real early time stamps got theirs early and us suckers who had later timestamps got them later :( .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 14, 2023, 12:50:43 AM
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I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!

Oh Stuart... ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 14, 2023, 07:47:46 AM
My Yahoo account got the onPeak email yesterday too. At least now I'm feeling more confident about receiving a results email on Monday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 14, 2023, 07:49:34 AM
Yup got my email finally in my AOL junk mail folder.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 14, 2023, 08:24:52 AM
Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado?  Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay. 

How hard is it to get to the convention? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: force951 on April 14, 2023, 08:26:14 AM
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Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado?  Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay. 

How hard is it to get to the convention?

Had some friends stay there back in 2018 and they enjoyed it. However its been so long i wouldn't be able to give you any details.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 14, 2023, 08:53:00 AM
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Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado?  Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay. 

How hard is it to get to the convention?

This post describes the experience.  Seems like a combo of ferry, uber works well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/comiccon/comments/12im912/hotel_del_coronado/jfw0cxy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 14, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Waiting until Monday confirmation is the bad part. Like even on badge release day you get your badge at the end. Waiting all weekend 😂👎🏽
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 14, 2023, 10:29:51 AM
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Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado?  Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay. 

How hard is it to get to the convention? 

I've only been to that beach once. It's a HUGE beach, a long beach walk to the ocean from the hotel.
The hotel is across the island from the ferry. so either a uber or rent a bike
there's a decent BBQ place close to the ferry terminal on the island
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on April 14, 2023, 12:40:06 PM
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Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado?  Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay. 

How hard is it to get to the convention?

The easiest if not the cheapest option is to take a water taxi from the landing by the Hotel Del to the convention center.

But even without a ticket, there's a lot to do during comic-con.  Take those off days to do the offsites.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2023, 05:16:07 AM
T-minus ~50ish hours... ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 10:09:45 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TheNeck on April 15, 2023, 10:19:04 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Going to watch the Super Mario movie in 45 minutes. other then that, check my email all weekend long.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 10:22:46 AM
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Going to watch the Super Mario movie in 45 minutes. other then that, check my email all weekend long.  :(

LOVED the movie! I hope you enjoy it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 15, 2023, 10:48:32 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

Someone posted that today is Titanic day. 

There are at least 6 of those movies, so watching those could take up a bit of time.  Already watched "A Night to Remember", with Kenneth More and a very young David McCallum.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 15, 2023, 10:55:22 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

Mostly stressing and wondering if I got in soon enough to get one of my top picks. I've only gone to SDCC three times so far, and I've never had to stalk the general sale. So I'm mentally preparing myself for that possibility, lol.

(The first time I attended I booked a hotel independently, the second time I went with someone who already had a room, and the third time I lucked into the MMM during Hotelpocalypse.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 15, 2023, 11:12:52 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

Went to a concert last night and going to a baseball game tomorrow.

I'm in the middle of a quest to get a ticket to a show that is more difficult than any Con-related thing I've ever done, and I just heard back from what I thought was my last hope that it's a "no go." But, like the true fighter that I am, I'm reaching out to one more friend of a friend of a friend.

Never say die.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 15, 2023, 11:22:57 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

I had a few tasks I planned to take care of this weekend

Straighten my garage
re pot some plants
finish my taxes  ???

Then a job crisis on Friday (not my fault.  :). ) is bleeding into the weekend, so I'll be busy.

For some reason, the wait isn't bothering me so much (yet).  :). When Monday morning rolls around though, it'll be a different story when I open my eyes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 11:28:55 AM
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Mostly stressing and wondering if I got in soon enough to get one of my top picks. I've only gone to SDCC three times so far, and I've never had to stalk the general sale. So I'm mentally preparing myself for that possibility, lol.

(The first time I attended I booked a hotel independently, the second time I went with someone who already had a room, and the third time I lucked into the MMM during Hotelpocalypse.)

Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!

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I had a few tasks I planned to take care of this weekend

Straighten my garage
re pot some plants
finish my taxes  ???
.

I’m so glad I’m not the only person who was doing taxes this week 😂 I just kind of forgot.

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Went to a concert last night and going to a baseball game tomorrow.

I'm in the middle of a quest to get a ticket to a show that is more difficult than any Con-related thing I've ever done, and I just heard back from what I thought was my last hope that it's a "no go." But, like the true fighter that I am, I'm reaching out to one more friend of a friend of a friend.

Never say die.

Concerts are a great way to pass the time! Who did you see?

🤞🏻 you’re able to get that ticket!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2023, 11:40:52 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Weekends are my "get 💩 done" days, so quite distracting from the wait.

But come around 12p EST on Monday, I'm slamming that mail refresh button 😂
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 15, 2023, 11:50:55 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

Well Friday was our 28th anniversary so we did a wine and dinner train and stayed overnight at a hotel. Then we drove back today and we stopped and bought some plants for the yard because new house and no landscape. Now my husband is out getting 28 bags of landscape rocks because we live off a blacktop road and our mailperson won't deliver because the area in front of our mailbox is too muddy. This is what old retired people do.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 11:55:53 AM
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Well Friday was our 28th anniversary so we did a wine and dinner train and stayed overnight at a hotel. Then we drove back today and we stopped and bought some plants for the yard because new house and no landscape. Now my husband is out getting 28 bags of landscape rocks because we live off a blacktop road and our mailperson won't deliver because the area in front of our mailbox is too muddy. This is what old retired people do.  ;D

Happy belated anniversary!! That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 15, 2023, 11:58:06 AM
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Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!

I’m so glad I’m not the only person who was doing taxes this week 😂 I just kind of forgot.

Concerts are a great way to pass the time! Who did you see?

🤞🏻 you’re able to get that ticket!

I saw They Might Be Giants, which was great. The tour had been postponed multiple times due to the pandemic. I think I bought my ticket at the beginning of 2020...

And thanks for wishing me luck on that other ticket. It's easily the most difficult one I've ever tried to get. It's out of the country, and the artist decided that the best way to stop scalpers is to use a very specific online-only ticketing service, and the buyer has to go to the show. Unfortunately, that service is impossible to get on a US phone, and none of my friends were able to get a pair in the initial lottery... You have no idea how maddening it is. Oh wait, you totally do. It's almost exactly like Hotelocalypse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 15, 2023, 12:13:11 PM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

I had a major drafting assignment due for class as of 11am this morning (Sat 4/15) and spent the last like 24 hours working on it and something else until 5am this morning. One day I'll stop procrastinating so badly lol. So one extra thing to be anxious about this week. Didn't kill the anxiety about hotelpocalypse, but it was distracting enough.

I'll be doing a gaming session with a discord server pretty soon, so we'll see what we end up playing soon. Other than that, I'm reading a new Korean light novel that should hopefully be suitably distracting until Monday when anxiety completely explodes again and I live on the forum to help coordinate walking people through deposits/trades/etc. Fingers crossed this entire time though, at least mentally.

--
Also chiming in to say happy belated anniversary, it sounds like a great way to celebrate it!! @Wkdbriss (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9652)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 12:24:04 PM
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I saw They Might Be Giants, which was great. The tour had been postponed multiple times due to the pandemic. I think I bought my ticket at the beginning of 2020...

And thanks for wishing me luck on that other ticket. It's easily the most difficult one I've ever tried to get. It's out of the country, and the artist decided that the best way to stop scalpers is to use a very specific online-only ticketing service, and the buyer has to go to the show. Unfortunately, that service is impossible to get on a US phone, and none of my friends were able to get a pair in the initial lottery... You have no idea how maddening it is. Oh wait, you totally do. It's almost exactly like Hotelocalypse.

That’s so frustrating but also awesome on the artist for trying to keep tickets in real fans hands though. Hopefully it works out. It would be pretty rewarding I’m sure after the work you’re putting in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 15, 2023, 01:07:05 PM
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Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!

I know, right‽ The MMM was really perfectly situated for everything I wanted. I'd love to eventually try some of the other nearby hotels (HBF, Omni, etc) just to gather more data points, but I have a hard time imagining any of them will be a better fit for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 15, 2023, 10:24:04 PM
2 more days for confirmation 😱
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 16, 2023, 05:22:39 AM
One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.

 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 16, 2023, 07:38:52 AM
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One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.

But you would not want to miss out on the fun of daily checking the OnPeak site, over and over and over...would you? :D


And...
I still have some confusion regarding the now supposed 'wait list'.

Will those who checked the box under 'notify me when the General Hotel Sale goes live', receive a UNIQUE link, that will allow access to available hotels BEFORE the April 25 free for all?  Otherwise, it will still be a free for all.

Suppose we simply have to wait and see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stove19 on April 16, 2023, 07:52:06 AM
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How is everyone coping with the long wait?

I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂

A lot of movies! However, that does lead to “I wonder if this franchise will have an SDCC panel? What would an offsite look like for this? I can’t believe SDCC is right around the corner. Is it Monday yet??” I can’t escape the spiral! 😂 It’s one of the few times a year that I look forward to a Monday!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 16, 2023, 08:31:57 AM
SDCC Blog posted on Twitter that Waitlist will open on April 25.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 16, 2023, 08:32:14 AM
I'm spending the weekend playing online games (True Dungeon) and planning my D&D game for next weekend.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 16, 2023, 08:44:09 AM
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SDCC Blog posted on Twitter that Waitlist will open on April 25.
According to CCI, https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels) the general sale opens to the public on April 25.
My guess is there probably won't be a waitlist sale this year since the deposit deadline isn't until Thursday night, which means the sale could only be Friday through Monday.
We won't really know for sure until the rejection notifications are sent out on Tuesday.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 16, 2023, 08:50:40 AM
Ugh I’m so nervous!! We were in at 2min 20 seconds. I’m not hopeful at all
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 16, 2023, 09:14:04 AM
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I'm spending the weekend playing online games (True Dungeon) and planning my D&D game for next weekend.
I'm trying to read up on Ghosts of Saltmarsh to run for my gang...looks like a great place to start a new campaign/group.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 16, 2023, 09:30:05 AM
So my work crisis that started on Friday and bled into my weekend (still not my fault  :). ) is still going on.  Anybody that works in IT can relate.  I was working on the issue from 12:00 - 2:00 AM last night.  Got about 6 hours of sleep, and back at it today.  Things seem to be stable for now, but I'll be looking at it most of the day, so this has really distracted me from stressing about what's going to happen tomorrow. 

Of course tomorrow will be a different story.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 16, 2023, 09:35:22 AM
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I'm trying to read up on Ghosts of Saltmarsh to run for my gang...looks like a great place to start a new campaign/group.

That does sound like fun, especially with the old school tie in. I'm in the middle of running Wild Beyond the Witchlight. I've been stalking the associated Reddit group.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 16, 2023, 09:42:40 AM
I feel oddly calm and haven't thought about it. I don't know if that's a good thing. I'm more worried if I'll be able to get a flight at a reasonable price. I don't want to spend all my money on the accommodations and not be able to enjoy the actual trip. Got myself a JetBlue card in hopes I'll be able to get a cheap flight. I'm helping my partner get ready for his 2 week theatre festival coming up at the end of the month. I'm doing chores like laundry and weekly food shopping. I wanted to check out John Wick 4 this weekend, but I don't have time now. But yeah, by tomorrow I'll probably chew off all my nails. Always the procrastinator.  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 16, 2023, 03:27:03 PM
I've been studying diligently for real estate class all weekend, which has been a great distraction, but now that we're getting closer to Monday, the jitters have started to return big time. Best of luck, board friends! Here's hoping we all get one of our top choices! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

(That's not too farfetched, right? 😜)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 16, 2023, 06:26:20 PM
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One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.

Did you get a decent timestamp?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 16, 2023, 06:36:31 PM
Will there be a form to put our hotel results (time in, hotel received, top choice, etc.) ?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 16, 2023, 10:26:49 PM
Countdown.....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 05:07:39 AM
T-minus 4ish hours...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 05:12:18 AM
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T-minus 4ish hours...

I’m sooooo nervous
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xavier2518 on April 17, 2023, 05:14:36 AM
I wonder will this affect us yahoo email users once they release the email today .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 17, 2023, 05:45:58 AM
Best of luck today everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 17, 2023, 06:18:41 AM
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I wonder will this affect us yahoo email users once they release the email today .

Wondering the same thing, Will be checking my spam folder as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 06:20:52 AM
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Best of luck today everyone!!
To you as well
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 06:24:54 AM
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Wondering the same thing, Will be checking my spam folder as well.

Chat on here & twitter will quickly let people know once the emails start coming out anyway so at least you'll know to check spam just in case once you here the emails are going out!

Best of luck to all today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 06:47:30 AM
Does anyone remember when notices went out last time?  Was it the end of the day?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 06:50:56 AM
Ublog tweeted that the first emails went out at 8:36am PT last year

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 06:53:43 AM
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Ublog tweeted that the first emails went out at 8:36am PT last year

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So you are saying the panic starts at 8:35...... 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 17, 2023, 07:06:07 AM
No panic or stress here just excited! good luck everyone! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TheNeck on April 17, 2023, 07:16:02 AM
good luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 07:21:30 AM
Today is here…be kind Onpeak!  :-X
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 07:29:08 AM
Today, i would love for OnPeak to be CLEAR in their communications.



Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 17, 2023, 07:34:39 AM
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Today, i would love for OnPeak to be CLEAR in their communications.

OnPeak says best they can do is confusion and chaos 😂
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 07:34:50 AM
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Today is here…be kind Onpeak!  :-X

The day is almost over for some of us  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ascaryman on April 17, 2023, 07:56:18 AM
OnPeak is the worst, not expecting much.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 17, 2023, 07:59:37 AM
I got in about 1 minute after the time i got in last year :03.xx vs :02.xx  Last year i got the hotel close to the aircraft carrier. This year my accounts got in within a minute of each other so I will see what diffrence that makes.

Nimitz
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 08:03:21 AM
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One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.

Ditto for me.

I know there are ways to get hotels, such as the Exchange here and the general sale, but I would really love to not have to jump through hoops to get a hotel room that I like.  It's probably been a decade since I got a hotel in the initial process and just could pay my down payment efficiently and easily with no extra effort.  Every other year, I've had to do something out of the ordinary to get a room.  I'm sick of it and reached my limit

I haven't purchased my pro badge yet or my flights, pending getting a hotel that I like.   I may not even attend this year.  I'm that tired of this crap.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 08:12:32 AM
OK... with potentially minutes left before the emails go out, I just had an unhappy revelation. We've talked here about how the ranking order worked, and whether it meant that:

- When they get to your submission, they give you the first available reservation on your list
or
- When they go through the submissions, they go through all the #1 choices for everyone, then #2 etc, so even if you were in early, your #2 might go to someone later if it was their #1.

Since OnPeak is opaque, the consensus here was that it was the former and not the latter. But I wondered why I thought that the latter was the case.

A few minutes ago, I found a private conversation I had with someone here in 2014, after I had gotten aced out of all of my rooms:
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I called on Monday morning. They told me that even though I was time-stamped at 9:02, since I picked the closest hotels first, I was aced out. They explained to me (for example) that the Marriott had 600 rooms available, but some of the companies wanted 20 or 30 rooms, so they were gone in seconds. By the time they got down to my 6th choice (which should have been my first), all of the downtown hotels were booked.

Granted, that was 9 years ago... but at least I have a reason why that thought nagged at me during this process. It's what OnPeak told me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 08:17:45 AM
Anyone get an email yet? I haven't gotten anything.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 08:19:48 AM
Special request:

If you get your email and you post about it, can you tell us what time you accessed the form?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 08:21:37 AM
Finding comfort in knowing that a lot of people will be thrilled with their email from OnPeak today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 17, 2023, 08:22:52 AM
Didn't get into the form till 5 minutes or so.  Not expecting much but fingers crossed.  Don't we usually see the emails around mid-day today or right after lunch CA time?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 17, 2023, 08:23:21 AM
Wasn’t 2014 still quickest to submit? 9:02 would not have been a good time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 08:24:51 AM
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OK... with potentially minutes left before the emails go out, I just had an unhappy revelation. We've talked here about how the ranking order worked, and whether it meant that:

- When they get to your submission, they give you the first available reservation on your list
or
- When they go through the submissions, they go through all the #1 choices for everyone, then #2 etc, so even if you were in early, your #2 might go to someone later if it was their #1.

Since OnPeak is opaque, the consensus here was that it was the former and not the latter. But I wondered why I thought that the latter was the case.

A few minutes ago, I found a private conversation I had with someone here in 2014, after I had gotten aced out of all of my rooms:
Granted, that was 9 years ago... but at least I have a reason why that thought nagged at me during this process. It's what OnPeak told me.

I think this response still supports the idea that the former is the case. An access time of 9:02 isn't the worst, but probably not great for your first pick(s) especially if you listed the most sought after hotels. By the time OnPeak would have gotten to a 9:02:xx request, the inventory for the top picks had already been allocated to earlier requests
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 08:29:02 AM
I was hoping that OnPeak goes down each submission list before going to the next person's list. But...it looks like that may not be the case.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:31:14 AM
T-minus <60 min...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 08:34:39 AM
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I think this response still supports the idea that the former is the case. An access time of 9:02 isn't the worst, but probably not great for your first pick(s) especially if you listed the most sought after hotels. By the time OnPeak would have gotten to a 9:02:xx request, the inventory for the top picks had already been allocated to earlier requests

I hope you're right, but at that point, my #6 choice was the Solamar, which is why I've held onto my belief that it's the latter for almost a decade.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 17, 2023, 08:35:34 AM
It’s the waiting that’s the worst part😱
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 08:40:00 AM
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It’s the waiting that’s the worst part😱
just crossing my fingers and toes
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 08:40:26 AM
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It’s the waiting that’s the worst part😱
Waiting plus have sense of dread since first one didn't get in until 6 min mark
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 08:43:22 AM
Are we having two waves like previous years?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:44:30 AM
Per the communication, only one wave this year.  So you'll know by tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 08:46:06 AM
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Per the communication, only one wave this year.  So you'll know by tomorrow.

Oh good like pulling off a bandage.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:49:23 AM
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Oh good like pulling off a bandage.
Yup.  From their hotels page (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels)...
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Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent on Monday, April 17, 2023. Those whose requests cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on April 17, 2023, 08:54:46 AM
I tried to chill out and find other things to do this morning. To heck with it ... now I'm just refreshing my email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 08:56:17 AM
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I tried to chill out and find other things to do this morning. To heck with it ... now I'm just refreshing my email.
So accurate. Sitting in my car at the gym and instead of going in and not thinking about it....I'm staring at my phone. Sigh....


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:56:55 AM
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So accurate. Sitting in my car at the gym and instead of going in and not thinking about it....I'm staring at my phone. Sigh....


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Today's stress takes the place of your cardio for the week, just sayin'...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 09:04:56 AM
I’ve already booked my flights to and from....I’m working on new cosplays and touching up some existing ones....and I’m sitting here with a knot growing in the pit of my stomach as re: the hotel situation.  Honestly, it’s the singular extreme stress of securing a place to stay for this con which has me increasingly feeling like I just can’t *even* with it anymore; the badges themselves are – ah, whatever, if I get in then I get in, if I don’t then I don’t....and even settling on my flights wasn’t even that big a deal either (a bit pricier than in years past, yeah, but I deliberately opted for first class for the sake of my sanity if nothing else).  It’s the imperative to find a suitable place to stay, to lay me ol’ head – one which will work for me – which is the single greatest stressor....! O.o
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: handelacruz on April 17, 2023, 09:10:17 AM
Still no emails yet? Back to sleep I gooo
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:23:02 AM
I don't think they'll come until later. This is onPeak. Low expectations, people...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:24:00 AM
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I don't think they'll come until later. This is onPeak. Low expectations, people...
and then lower a bit more
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 09:25:27 AM
With their mistake, I anticipate later.  Plus over the years we have received them at all sorts of different times.  We can't rely on last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:25:45 AM
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and then lower a bit more

Time to Limbo!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 09:26:13 AM
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Time to Limbo!

And crashes to the ground.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 17, 2023, 09:27:02 AM
The optimism on this Monday morning is truly inspiring.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on April 17, 2023, 09:27:45 AM
OnBleak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 09:29:23 AM
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With their mistake, I anticipate later.  Plus over the years we have received them at all sorts of different times.  We can't rely on last year.

You are saying they don't have a clear and straightforward plan ? 

 ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:31:11 AM
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You are saying they don't have a clear and straightforward plan ? 

 ;)

Maybe in Bizarro World.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 09:32:02 AM
My SDCC gang's group chat is just a series of rapidly escalating anxiety gifs at this point. Which is basically also the inside of my head rn lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 09:37:48 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 09:40:29 AM
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My SDCC gang's group chat is just a series of rapidly escalating anxiety gifs at this point. Which is basically also the inside of my head rn lol.

it sux being ADDHD today
but it is kinda normal LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:48:11 AM
Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM.  :)

Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:50:43 AM
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Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM.  :)

Got in within the first minute during the sale.
congrats!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on April 17, 2023, 09:51:30 AM
Sdcc blog says emails are going out now
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 09:52:13 AM
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Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM.  :)

Got in within the first minute during the sale.
interesting
they're not going in alphabetical order
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:52:30 AM
My group got in around 9:12-9:13am, so not super hopeful. But still crossing fingers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 17, 2023, 09:52:41 AM
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Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM.  :)

Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Was MMM your first choice?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xavier2518 on April 17, 2023, 09:53:04 AM
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Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM.  :)

Got in within the first minute during the sale.



Did you have yahoo email?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 17, 2023, 09:55:58 AM
Here we go...

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:57:12 AM
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Did you have yahoo email?

Yes, I do but it didn’t go to Spam like the other email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:58:41 AM
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Was MMM your first choice?

Yes, it was our first choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 17, 2023, 09:59:38 AM
Congrats to those who have received their email so far
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 10:01:19 AM
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Congrats to those who have received their email so far
so far across the forum and the discord only ONE person has reported getting an email
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: starlucy on April 17, 2023, 10:02:22 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 10:02:29 AM
A friend got one, I trust them but they haven't said what they got.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 17, 2023, 10:05:05 AM
Just received email, got MMM, in the form at right about a minute. (also have a yahoo email, not in spam folder)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 17, 2023, 10:05:38 AM
Between here, Discord, Twitter, and other groups, I've only seen around 20-30 people claiming they received their email. So either people aren't paying attention, or emails really are going out like molasses.

EDIT: They seem to be coming in much quicker now... but not for me :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 10:06:01 AM
Woo hoo! HBF it is!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 17, 2023, 10:08:13 AM
Just got Hilton Bayfront! Email sent to Gmail. 2 beds, got in around a minute.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on April 17, 2023, 10:08:31 AM
Hilton Bayfront just received.  In the form in under a minute.

I'll likely have 2 more hotels going up in the Exchange, both being in the form in under 5 min, so hopefully some good ones.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 10:11:40 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 10:11:59 AM
Got the hotel I wanted! :)

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 17, 2023, 10:13:41 AM
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Got the hotel I wanted! :)

Congrats!!!

You're going to keep us in suspense?   :)

What'd you get? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 10:16:04 AM
Got MMM, 1 king bed. I was in under a minute.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 10:17:00 AM
So where are the emails for people that got more than a min? You know the losers of this Hunger Games.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 17, 2023, 10:17:49 AM
Just heard my friend who got Omni, 1 bed, into the form at about a minute, her first choice!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: DaveG on April 17, 2023, 10:21:07 AM
Email received about 20 minutes ago. Got first choice at MMM. Was in under a minute.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:21:42 AM
Just got mine. MMM. I am floored. I totally thought my request would be thrown out as a duplicate after my wife submitted hers with mostly same info (except phone and email). Perhaps the date screw up was what saved us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 10:22:50 AM
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Just got mine. MMM. I am floored. I totally thought my request would be thrown out as a duplicate after my wife submitted hers with mostly same info (except phone and email). Perhaps the date screw up was what saved us.

What time did you get in the form?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:23:11 AM
Only one from my group has an email so far. He got HBF. Says he was in at :04, but I don't buy that he was that late.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 10:24:24 AM
🤞🏻🤞🏻 come on 2 min markers🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 10:26:11 AM
- yahoo mail, not in spam
- got into form 9:00:55
- got Omni, 1st choice listed
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 17, 2023, 10:26:56 AM
Just got my hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt.  I believe it was my 4th or 5th choice.  I want to say I got in 2 - 3
 minutes after the Hotel sale opened.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 17, 2023, 10:28:29 AM
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Only one from my group has an email so far. He got HBF. Says he was in at :04, but I don't buy that he was that late.

is that :04, 4 minutes after or 4 seconds after?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on April 17, 2023, 10:31:30 AM
Got my third choice room, I’m downtown so I’m happy. Residence Inn Downtown. Traveling with a child this year so I think it will work well for us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on April 17, 2023, 10:31:50 AM
Not looking good for me :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:32:07 AM
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is that :04, 4 minutes after or 4 seconds after?
He says 4 minutes after.

I was in at 1 minute with nothing so far.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 10:32:32 AM
Now I'm getting nervous because I don't have an email yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 10:33:19 AM
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Now I'm getting nervous because I don't have an email yet.
Same !!! We were 2:00:30
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 17, 2023, 10:35:00 AM
Other half got us MMM top of our list.  1 room King.  Non yahoo email address.  He was in the form under a minute. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: frgx on April 17, 2023, 10:35:22 AM
I got in less than 2 minutes. Got the Westin Gaslamp. Wasn't one of my choices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 17, 2023, 10:35:47 AM
00:49 form timestamp

Email just came and was given 6th choice of Manchester Grand Hyatt. Wonder if it was because I requested two rooms this time and double beds
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 10:36:17 AM
We will be at the MMM this year as well. Phew!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:36:32 AM
Ugh this wait is always the worst
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:37:17 AM
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Ugh this wait is always the worst

All good training for the Hall H queueing ahead of you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 17, 2023, 10:37:50 AM
Can we ask OnPeak to assigns rooms before we put down deposits so each person puts down their own deposit?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: daveruby on April 17, 2023, 10:38:05 AM
Got our first choice (Residence Inn Gaslamp)!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 17, 2023, 10:38:46 AM
Accessed the form at 9:01 and ended up getting a hotel that wasn’t one of my selections (Westgate). That being said I’m hoping the forums will help a fellow nerd out!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:39:33 AM
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What time did you get in the form?

I should have started a stopwatch, but my guess would be within 30 seconds.

For anyone else keeping score: MMM, in around 30 second mark.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 17, 2023, 10:41:45 AM
I received my email at 10:18 AM. Received first choice - MMM 1 king bed, double occupancy.

I got into the form somewhere between 30 seconds to 1 minute. I've never even gotten close to getting a hotel in the lottery (even with my first choice being The Sofia in the past), so I'm just floored.

For folks that do not receive a hotel, I have always managed to get a downtown hotel through the waitlist/open session just by stalking the heck out of the OnPeak site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:42:25 AM
In at 1 minute and I didn't get anything on my list. They put me in one that's a 23 minute walk from the Convention Center. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little annoyed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: gestes64 on April 17, 2023, 10:42:47 AM
Got the Embassy Suites (first choice).  I got into the system in under a minute.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clemson on April 17, 2023, 10:43:46 AM
I got in after a minute or so. Got the email a few minutes ago and got my top choice (Manchester Grand Hyatt).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:43:49 AM
I got in just before 9:01 and just got an email for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego which was my 8th choice.

Still a great location I'm happy enough but damn 8th choice when I got in so early!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 10:44:30 AM
got in 9:01 and still waiting for an email  :'(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:45:29 AM
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I got in after a minute or so. Got the email a few minutes ago and got my top choice (Manchester Grand Hyatt).

hey hotel buddy! (Since we're staying at the same place)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on April 17, 2023, 10:45:39 AM
in under a min got 6th choice... probably cause i had 3 rooms
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:45:43 AM
For the life of me I will never understand this hotel lottery format. It's made worse by OnPeak refusing to provide any window into this process.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 10:46:00 AM
Got in, I don't know...9:02 maybe? Email finally came in. Got Margaritaville (frmly Solamar). I think this was my 6th or 7th choice. Good enough!!  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 17, 2023, 10:46:21 AM
Got in around 12:01p and received my top choice; Gaslamp Quarter Marriott 1 Bed! Woot woot!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 17, 2023, 10:47:34 AM
This seems so random. Seems like OnPeak was just throwing darts at a map.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sangelus on April 17, 2023, 10:48:22 AM
Well, since I got in around the 11 minute mark, and haven't received an email yet, I'm pretty sure I won't get any of my choices. Happy for those of you who got their top choice rooms!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 17, 2023, 10:48:52 AM
Got Manchester Grand Hyatt (4th choice) in at 9:01. Beyond grateful just to be downtown!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 10:49:25 AM
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This seems so random. Seems like OnPeak was just throwing darts at a map.

This has been said on manyMany occasions over the years #sigh
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 10:49:41 AM
One of my group got in less than 2 minutes and we got the Westin.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on April 17, 2023, 10:49:53 AM
Ended up getting Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront, which was pretty far down on my list. Anyone know how much the check in and out dates influence the placement? Are people that are checking in earlier in the week (i.e. staying more days) more likely to get their top choices? It has to be a combination of that and room type.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:49:57 AM
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Got Manchester Grand Hyatt (4th choice) in at 9:01. Beyond grateful just to be downtown!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 10:50:05 AM
Anxious here.... got in at 9:02 and now crickets
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:51:50 AM
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Ended up getting Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront, which was pretty far down on my list. Anyone know how much the check in and out dates influence the placement? Are people that are checking in earlier in the week (i.e. staying more days) more likely to get their top choices? It has to be a combination of that and room type.

No I don't think it has any baring to be fair. I am staying Monday 17th-Monday 24th got in just before 9:01 went for 1 room 1 person and it was still my 8th choice. Just demand is high unfort!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:51:58 AM
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This seems so random. Seems like OnPeak was just throwing darts at a map.

Just OnPeak being OnPeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jason on April 17, 2023, 10:54:40 AM
Already posted on the Discord, but adding it here: I got in immediately to the form, got the Hilton Gaslamp which was my #1 (we stayed there last year and the wifi kinda sucked but we loved it otherwise)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 17, 2023, 10:57:21 AM
Just received the email. My wife and I got the Omni, our first choice! YEAH!!

I got in just under a minute! 9:00:55.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 10:57:35 AM
Got in at 9:01, got Embassy Suites which was my very last choice on my list. Long walk, but grandma and toddler will enjoy the free breakfast.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:58:37 AM
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Ended up getting Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront, which was pretty far down on my list. Anyone know how much the check in and out dates influence the placement? Are people that are checking in earlier in the week (i.e. staying more days) more likely to get their top choices? It has to be a combination of that and room type.

I don't think dates play a part. Certainly room type would. If someone needs a room with two beds, they wouldn't/shouldn't be giving that person a room with a single bed and forcing some awkward sleeping situation. A person only needing a single bed could still be given a double though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 17, 2023, 10:58:57 AM
Got in at 9:02.  Got the Sofia which was not on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 10:59:55 AM
Oh onPeak. You remain the worst.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 11:00:13 AM
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Just OnPeak being OnPeak

This needs to be a shirt for SDCC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 17, 2023, 11:00:27 AM
9:00:54

#6  San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 11:00:48 AM
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Oh onPeak. You remain the worst.

Ain't that the truth.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 11:02:46 AM
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This needs to be a shirt for SDCC.

I feel like the t-shirt should say: Peak OnPeak!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 11:03:38 AM
My turn came up before 9:01 and I was on the page at 9:01:20 (there was a very noticable wait for queue it to actually move me to the request page, to the point where I had started to think that the page itself had broken). I got the 4 Points San Diego Downtown (1.1 miles away, not on my list of hotels). Really hoping I can get my group into something closer somehow.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sheilaac717 on April 17, 2023, 11:04:25 AM
I Got my 4th choice, Springhill Suites, Mission Valley. I've stayed there before, very nice if you're stuck in Mission Valley.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 11:05:55 AM
Too early to hit the hotel giveaway list and too early to start drinking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:07:19 AM
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No I don't think it has any baring to be fair. I am staying Monday 17th-Monday 24th got in just before 9:01 went for 1 room 1 person and it was still my 8th choice. Just demand is high unfort!
IMO a way to make it more equitable would be if they did it like badge sales: have to log-in w/SDCC ID, one ID per 'session,' etc.  I know plenty of folks taking up bandwidth, so to speak, with dozens of open browsers and whatnot, which would plausibly hamper the experience overall for everyone.

BUT, it's not my world, I just cohabitate and go with the flow.  It is what it is, and like all things some folks are lucky, and some folks aren't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 11:08:19 AM
received an email but the hotel was not on the list. But a mile away.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:09:18 AM
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Too early to hit the hotel giveaway list and too early to start drinking.
As my alcoholic friend once said, "it's NEVER too early to start drinking"*

**may not be great advice, but an ethos nonetheless
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 17, 2023, 11:13:11 AM
To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 17, 2023, 11:14:07 AM
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To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"

Yes
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 11:15:32 AM
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To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"
Yes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 11:15:50 AM
No email at all for me :(  Got in at the 6 min mark.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 17, 2023, 11:16:07 AM
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To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"

Yup!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 17, 2023, 11:16:22 AM
Same here. No email at all. Keeping fingers crossed for all to get something at least. Good luck.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:17:41 AM
From what I recall from previous years, they release the emails in blocks BY HOTEL - correct?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Drogon on April 17, 2023, 11:18:37 AM
Just got my email.  In shortly after 9:02, ended up with my 10th choice.  Ummmm, ok.  OnPeak up to its usual shenanigans. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on April 17, 2023, 11:18:41 AM
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From what I recall from previous years, they release the emails in blocks BY HOTEL - correct?

It doesn't look that way this year based on what I am seeing on Twitter, but I could be totally mistaken.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: frgx on April 17, 2023, 11:20:53 AM
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To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"
Yes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 11:24:14 AM
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From what I recall from previous years, they release the emails in blocks BY HOTEL - correct?

They used to do that but I don't think it's been that way for a while.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 11:24:42 AM
We made it to the Puerto Vallarta airport about 15 minutes before the hotel lottery time. I looked frantically for a place to sit down, but there were almost no actual waiting seats before the security area. I found a few seats open near a restaurant. The blazing cold air was coming down from the AC nearby but I ignored it while setting up my laptop to connect to wifi. A server came up to take our order and I told them I have an 'important business thing' coming up right now, we'll be ordering in 20 minutes. I was able to connect and setup the page, with a second tab open to show the correct time and time zone as I waited for the lottery to start.

I took a picture of my screen while waiting- (https://bastardsofkingsgrave.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/img_20230412_095753.jpg)

The little walking icon started walking fairly early. I didn't get in the first minute I think but right after that. I submitted it and then we went to check our bags and go through security to fly home (we never ordered anything at the restaurant  :D).

And here is my result below today, the first time I think I've ever actually gotten something directly from the hotel lottery before!

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:24:51 AM
Family member who got in under 1 minute received first choice of MMM.  No email yet for my request which was in at more than 4 minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 11:25:50 AM
No email for me yet, either. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jon.reynolds on April 17, 2023, 11:27:22 AM
Also still waiting. 3 of my group got into the form in the first 5 minutes and no one has gotten an email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 11:30:46 AM
I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:31:22 AM
Just got a hotel email for my submission after 9:04.  Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Bayside.  Never heard of it before.  Request was for single bed, two people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: brand4d2 on April 17, 2023, 11:31:27 AM
I got the Sofia (top choice)!!!  My tablet actually got in the quickest that day ahead of laptop and phone. 
 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 11:32:25 AM
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I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?

I've seen both Hard Rock and Hilton Gaslamp, though not many.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: daveruby on April 17, 2023, 11:32:45 AM
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I got the Sofia (top choice)!!!  My tablet actually got in the quickest that day ahead of laptop and phone.

Same for me - iPad got in within first minute.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 17, 2023, 11:33:36 AM
We were in at .03 and we just got the Intercontinental at 1:18 cst. It wasn't on our list but I'm just happy we got a hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 11:33:49 AM
I got in at 9:14. I will be shocked, Shock I tell you, if I get any of my 12 hotels.  :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 11:34:04 AM
Got in at 9:04 AM and got the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, which wasn't one of our choices. If anyone has a hotel closer to the convention they're willing to part with, please let me know! Also definitely willing to make a trade but I'm not sure if anyone wants this particular hotel.

In any case, does anyone know what happens if we commit to a hotel room now and find a better one on the waitlist, can we cancel our original hotel room? Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on April 17, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
0903 and nothing. Wah
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 17, 2023, 11:34:35 AM
Just got my email Wyndham Bayside, after getting in at 9.04.44 wasnt expecting much was also not on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 11:34:53 AM
00:50 enter time

MGH 1 king

It was first on my list, but only because I thought 00:50 was borderline. In hindsight based on the responses and timing I was one of the first ones and I probably should have either moved closer or picked 2 beds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on April 17, 2023, 11:36:24 AM
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We were in at .03 and we just got the Intercontinental at 1:18 cst. It wasn't on our list but I'm just happy we got a hotel.

That's a super nice hotel. It's my favorite when visiting SD for non-SDCC trips.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on April 17, 2023, 11:37:37 AM
I have two rooms at the Doubletree San Diego Downtown but that was not even one of our listed choices. I also didn't check the box for "give me anything downtown" so I don't know why I got it. I will be using a scooter so not sure if that is even going to work for us. Hopefully we can get something closer when trading is allowed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:38:32 AM
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I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?

Hard Rock is the hottest ticket: worst ratio of highest demand to least number of rooms (of the coveted “Adjacent 6”) - and the most in-demand by the studios etc. It will have the fewest postings.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CallmeDae on April 17, 2023, 11:40:22 AM
Got Bayside Wyndham. I'm cancelling. Was not one of my options whatsoever. I booked at the kings in in hotel circle months ago as a back up. Looks like I'll be using it. I got none of my options. I wanted residence inn or the Sofia hotel. But instead got Wyndham at a higher price than a booking I made myself outside of hotelpocalypse months ago.

*Big sigh*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 11:41:37 AM
one tip: if you get an error trying to setup your account, use an incognito or disable/delete your old passwords in your password manager. some 3rd party ones (Lastpass, maybe Bitwarden) seems to like to autofill something hidden in the background and thus trips up activation feature.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 11:42:05 AM
Anyone else at 2 min mark still waiting?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 17, 2023, 11:42:17 AM
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I have two rooms at the Doubletree San Diego Downtown but that was not even one of our listed choices. I also didn't check the box for "give me anything downtown" so I don't know why I got it. I will be using a scooter so not sure if that is even going to work for us. Hopefully we can get something closer when trading is allowed.
I'm convinced that requesting more than one room plays a big factor in hotel placement even with a quick form entry time. Lesson learned
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 11:42:23 AM
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Got my third choice room, I’m downtown so I’m happy. Residence Inn Downtown. Traveling with a child this year so I think it will work well for us.
residence inn is great. I love the Subway across the street is open 24 hours a day
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 11:44:05 AM
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residence inn is great. I love the Subway across the street is open 24 hours a day
I'm not sure if that subway is still open 24/7
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:44:20 AM
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Hard Rock is the hottest ticket: worst ratio of highest demand to least number of rooms (of the coveted “Adjacent 6”) - and the most in-demand by the studios etc. It will have the fewest postings.

I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era.  I was gunning for it.  I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds.  It was an interesting experience.  Loud.  We got to watch the EW party from our balcony.  Lots of celebrities.  Not something I'm dying to do again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 11:44:30 AM
It's looking dire for a "5 minute access" person like myself.  I've already meditated.  Now, I'm headed on my bike to the gym.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on April 17, 2023, 11:44:47 AM
Got Hilton Bayfront. It was my second choice and I had it last year. I was happy then and I'm happy now. :) Hard Rock is always first choice but sooooo hard to get.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:45:50 AM
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I got the Sofia (top choice)!!!  My tablet actually got in the quickest that day ahead of laptop and phone.
First glance I thought that read "I got the SOFA" meaning you were crashing on someone's couch  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tommygun514 on April 17, 2023, 11:45:55 AM
I was in at 9:01, submitted at 9:03. Got the Intercontinental, which wasn't on my list, but is a pretty long-ish walk to the Con (20 minutes). If anyone wants to trade for something closer I'd be open!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 11:46:38 AM
Was in at under 5 minutes. Got Doubletree Downtown (single occupancy) Wed-Sun.

Won't be keeping it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:47:32 AM
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I have two rooms at the Doubletree San Diego Downtown but that was not even one of our listed choices. I also didn't check the box for "give me anything downtown" so I don't know why I got it. I will be using a scooter so not sure if that is even going to work for us. Hopefully we can get something closer when trading is allowed.
It's about a mile north of the Convention Center
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 11:48:27 AM
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Anyone else at 2 min mark still waiting?
me.... 9:02 and still waiting
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 11:50:41 AM
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Anyone else at 2 min mark still waiting?

I was given access to the form around 9:01 (it took a little longer than expected to actually load), and I'm still waiting.

I think I messed up the occupant number + bed number, though. My group is two people and ideally we would have two beds, but we'd also be okay with one bed.

I selected "2 people/2 beds" at the top and then under hotels I picked both options that had two beds and options that had only one bed. I'm now worried that all of my one-bed selections were automatically filtered out.

I really wish CCI or OnPeak had provided some guidance on what would happen if the initial selection and the hotel selections didn't match. Oh well, it's a learning experience and I'm definitely selecting "2 people/1 bed" next time!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 17, 2023, 11:52:56 AM
Got in at xx:04:50, and got Handlery Hotel at Hotel Circle. Blarg.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 11:55:11 AM
I got the email at 10:52 for the Andaz (which hotel I know nothing about) - which was at like the bottom of my list!  Blargh indeed.  What makes it worse is, the dates on it are wrong as well....check-in Thursday to check-out Sunday....which of course blatantly wouldn't work for me, since I fly down on Wednesday and back out on Monday....! 😬😬
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 11:57:21 AM
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I got the email at 10:52 for the Andaz (which hotel I know nothing about) - which was at like the bottom of my list!  Blargh indeed.  What makes it worse is, the dates on it are wrong as well....check-in Thursday to check-out Sunday....which of course blatantly wouldn't work for me, since I fly down on Wednesday and back out on Monday....! 😬😬
You should be able to adjust the dates when you put down your deposit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:58:00 AM
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I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era.  I was gunning for it.  I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds.  It was an interesting experience.  Loud.  We got to watch the EW party from our balcony.  Lots of celebrities.  Not something I'm dying to do again.

Yeah, the big parties are loud - but I’ve met and chatted with dozens of celebrities there over the years (I think I’ve stayed there 8 or 9 times now). If you enjoy that, it’s a fun additional aspect of SDCC - and has meant many fond memories for my daughter and I.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 17, 2023, 11:59:46 AM
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I was given access to the form around 9:01 (it took a little longer than expected to actually load), and I'm still waiting.

I think I messed up the occupant number + bed number, though. My group is two people and ideally we would have two beds, but we'd also be okay with one bed.

I selected "2 people/2 beds" at the top and then under hotels I picked both options that had two beds and options that had only one bed. I'm now worried that all of my one-bed selections were automatically filtered out.

I really wish CCI or OnPeak had provided some guidance on what would happen if the initial selection and the hotel selections didn't match. Oh well, it's a learning experience and I'm definitely selecting "2 people/1 bed" next time!

I selected 2 people/1 bed as my room type but when listing hotels I put in a few 2 bed options since I was in to the form really fast. We tend to try for one bed as a hedging our bets option that I have no idea if it actually works or not. Turns out we did end up getting the 2 bed option. Long story short, we had a mix and got a hotel/room type that was different than the top description.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 17, 2023, 12:01:55 PM
Fourth or Fifth time back to the Springhill Suites, haha. I think I got it like around 9:05 (maybe later?) and it was my third choice. Was hoping for something closer since we’re only going Wed-Fri but getting a tried and true hotel that we really like is awesome ~
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Thereisanother on April 17, 2023, 12:03:48 PM
Got MGH (6th choice)

Timestamp 9:00:55 (accurate-chrome history)
1 room
Triple
2 beds
Th-Sun

1 other in my group got in 9:01 got none on the list, but got closest downtown, Carte hotel

1 other in group got in 2min, got Springhill Suites (her 5th choice)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:04:46 PM
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I selected 2 people/1 bed as my room type but when listing hotels I put in a few 2 bed options since I was in to the form really fast. We tend to try for one bed as a hedging our bets option that I have no idea if it actually works or not. Turns out we did end up getting the 2 bed option. Long story short, we had a mix and got a hotel/room type that was different than the top description.

Thank you for the data point! It makes sense that they might give a room with 2 beds to someone who selected a room type with only 1 (an extra bed isn't a problem).

It gets stickier the other way around though... If they give a room with 1 bed to someone who selected a room type with 2, that might not be enough space. (It would be fine for me, but I'm worried they will filter it out on the general principle.)

I'm not a fan of breaking up the hotels by bed type/number anyway, honestly. The room type selection should be sufficient to provide guidance there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 12:08:31 PM
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It's looking dire for a "5 minute access" person like myself.  I've already meditated.  Now, I'm headed on my bike to the gym.

I was a "4 minute access" person and I am in the same boat.  Stress eating time!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Violet on April 17, 2023, 12:09:36 PM
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Got in at 9:02.  Got the Sofia which was not on my list.

I got in at 9:02:14 and got the Sofia, which was also not on my list. I had made 12 selections.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 12:11:28 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 12:14:07 PM
reported on the discord

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Beware if you got a room last year via Booking.com. I only now got a cancellation and they’re trying to stick me much further out as an accommodation
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 17, 2023, 12:15:06 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
Oh no!!! (loud groan)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 12:16:27 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
Well I guess it's nice knowing that 3/5 of my group completely struck out ::) . (It could possibly be 4/5, but the one person I haven't heard from is in a can't check their phone at all work thing right now and had an early enough access time that they should have at least gotten SOME sort of placement).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:17:25 PM
I feel like I wont be getting anything coming in at 9:08, a friend got in earlier and did not get any of her top choices, ended up with Hotel Republic.

At least that one is on the trolley line, but we'll see if we can find anything closer
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:19:10 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.

That sucks! So, as a relative newbie who's never tried to book through the general sale... Is there a guide or anything somewhere that I can read while I'm waiting for that to open up?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 12:19:11 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.

This massive bulls**t! Why are we even using onPeak if they are going to play these mental games with us in the lottery? This is much worse than in years past. I'm going out of the country on holiday to Italy and I don't want to worry about this hotel crap again. Enough of this lame s**t.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 12:19:59 PM
Cannot stress enough how much I hate OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: spritegirl24_7 on April 17, 2023, 12:21:02 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.

Wow, if that's true, that sucks. I wasn't expecting to get any of my choices since I wasn't into the form until almost 9:07, but I guess I got nothing this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 12:22:09 PM
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They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.

Hmmmmm. I was in at 9:01, and no email yet. Odd.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 12:23:09 PM
I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:23:50 PM
Yea I feel like there should be an email sent out that at least says I got absolutely nothing..... I've seen people getting hotels that they didn't put on the list... I would wait a little longer to see if anything comes in before making any quick assumptions....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:25:20 PM
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I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.

Yea most of my group got in earlier... honestly it might be a glitch on their end maybe? I feel like if they went through 2 rounds and everyone got something then at least they should send out emails to everyone this time... unless it's acting like it is a 2 round process....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 17, 2023, 12:27:13 PM
No hotel selection for me. Good thing I’m retired Military and booked a room at 32nd st Naval base last year for this year’s CCI
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 12:28:53 PM
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I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era.  I was gunning for it.  I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds.  It was an interesting experience.  Loud.  We got to watch the EW party from our balcony.  Lots of celebrities.  Not something I'm dying to do again.

Honestly, SAME!  It was loud, a pain to get in and out of, and the garbage trucks come reaaaaallly early.  Plus someone nearby kept smoking week and it was somehow getting vented into our room LOL!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 12:30:02 PM
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Hmmmmm. I was in at 9:01, and no email yet. Odd.

Check your spam. You should have gotten *something*.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 12:31:21 PM
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Cannot stress enough how much I hate OnPeak.

onPeak is really onPutz. I truly believe that the hotels only allot them so many hotels, and open the rest of the rooms for us to fight over at the general public sale date. I think onPutz should just be canceled, and let us book our own hotels directly, with a 2-night non-refundable deposit immediately upon booking to ensure that it's a booking we plan to keep. That would make it easier for all serious inquiries. I'm sick of this mess. Now I have to go spend 10-days in Italy with no hotel booked for Comic Con!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 12:32:34 PM
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Yea I feel like there should be an email sent out that at least says I got absolutely nothing..... I've seen people getting hotels that they didn't put on the list... I would wait a little longer to see if anything comes in before making any quick assumptions....

It looks like they are sending out emails to let us know we got nothing. I just got one
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CarrieD on April 17, 2023, 12:32:42 PM
Just got the you received nothing email from onPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 17, 2023, 12:32:46 PM
Out of luck this year, definitely thought I had a chance getting in within three minutes. Just got the email from OnPeak saying all available rooms assigned.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 12:33:02 PM
not looking promising for me...I'll be refreshing the open sale, something I'm experienced at...lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 12:33:13 PM
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I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.

It seems the cutoff is fine... given that 00:50 got people stuff, I would think that anyone who did get something with 9:01 was closer to :00 than :59...

Makes me wonder how often they released chunks. Earliest was 00:30 it seems, then 00:50-55, wonder what's the next timeframe...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on April 17, 2023, 12:33:31 PM
My friend just got a rejection email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:33:34 PM
I officially got a rejection email from CCI/OnPeak:

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Thank you for participating in the hotel reservation request process for Comic-Con 2023. All received requests have been processed as outlined on www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels and all placements have been made.
Due to high demand and your placement in the queue, none of your hotel choices were available when your request was processed. Per your selection on the request form, you asked for us to email you when general sale opens.
The general sale is scheduled to open on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.  If you choose to book a hotel, you will be required to pay a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax for each reservation at the time of booking. Inventory will be limited and will sell quickly. Be sure to check your email on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Thank you again for your participation in the 2023 hotel sale.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 12:34:14 PM
My wife just got her "you got nothing" email. She got in a few seconds after me. Close to 5:00...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 12:35:08 PM
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Check your spam. You should have gotten *something*.

Nope. Just got the email saying I didn’t get anything.

In at 9:01 and NOTHING.

Much pain.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 17, 2023, 12:35:48 PM
"You got nothing" for us.  Around the 5 minutes mark.. Gratz to those who did get placed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 12:35:54 PM
Well finally got email.........with bad news.  I had said any downtown if none of my choices so seems by 6 min mark ALL downtown hotels gone.

Due to high demand and your placement in the queue, none of your hotel choices were available when your request was processed. Per your selection on the request form, you asked for us to email you when general sale opens.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:37:14 PM
I got the "you got nothing" email....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 12:37:35 PM
So no waitlist this year, just the general sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: pegleg1204 on April 17, 2023, 12:38:19 PM
Well, no hotel for us.   We did our best.   I don't understand next Tuesday.   Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 12:39:33 PM
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Well, no hotel for us.   We did our best.   I don't understand next Tuesday.   Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????

It'll be a free for all
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 17, 2023, 12:39:58 PM
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Well, no hotel for us.   We did our best.   I don't understand next Tuesday.   Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????

I don't believe they will assign any more hotels. I think that's when the Onpeak page will open for direct booking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 12:40:08 PM
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Well, no hotel for us.   We did our best.   I don't understand next Tuesday.   Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????
Starting Tuesday, you would just go into the site and pick from what's available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 12:40:50 PM
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Well, no hotel for us.   We did our best.   I don't understand next Tuesday.   Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????

No assigned hotels. You'll browse available inventory and pick what you need/want. It's first come, first served.

But it's live, so stuff will be added as people cancel. People who got a room today have until May 1 to cancel and still get the whole deposit back so that's a good day to check back if you don't get anything on the 25th.

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They REALLY SHOULD do TICKETS AND ROOMS TOGETHER. What a novel idea... ::) .

Disagree. Those of us who don't attend as paid attendees don't necessarily know about our badges when the badge sale happens. Press registration hasn't even happened yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:40:55 PM
What is the likelihood of people having extra hotel rooms to share?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 17, 2023, 12:41:36 PM
Congrats to those that got in  :) .

We got nothing   :(  .

So now we have SDCC tickets and no rooms...

We tried for 2 at the MMM.

They REALLY SHOULD do TICKETS AND ROOMS TOGETHER. What a novel idea... ::) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 12:41:39 PM
OnPeak needs to go. I understand there's no easy way to do this but there HAS to be a better way. They mess up every year. There's zero transparency with respect to how they place people. They "lose" reservations. They delete things they "think" are duplicates. They argue that forms are timestamp based despite all evidence to the contrary.

They even got the dates wrong this year!!!

...Oh and they refuse to answer questions about any of these things.

Send OnPeak Packing
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on April 17, 2023, 12:43:26 PM
Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled.  I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.

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We need a credit card to hold your room. A Service & Technology Fee will be charged today to cover the cost of managing your reservation. Review the hotel policies for additional information. Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darnvader on April 17, 2023, 12:44:44 PM
I received a rejection for my submission (accessed to form at 9:07), but strangely my wife's 9:09 form (with 99% different info) got placed at the BW Island Palms on Shelter Island (one of our "safety hotels" on both submissions).  Not sure how that worked.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 17, 2023, 12:45:15 PM
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Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled.  I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.
that does seem new, yeah.  Last time I didn't have the option to change the name, I called OnPeak and they fixed it right up.  So, maybe this time they can.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 17, 2023, 12:45:42 PM
My second submission that I swear got in at least a minute after my first submission (which I got placed into my first choice hotel) struck out. Wondering if I should have used gmail instead of yahoo for that one too. Unfortunately, that means I can’t pay it forward to anyone this year, but I hope people can look on the bright side. I can’t stress enough about how many times I’ve struck out through the initial hotel sale, but between the exchange and diligently, almost obsessively, checking out the open sale page every single day has blessed me with a close downtown hotel for the past 8 years.

It’s NOT over and you’re not SOL.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 17, 2023, 12:47:13 PM
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I received a rejection for my submission (accessed to form at 9:07), but strangely my wife's 9:09 form (with 99% different info) got placed at the BW Island Palms on Shelter Island (one of our "safety hotels" on both submissions).  Not sure how that worked.

If Onpeak flagged you somehow as a duplicate with that 1% shared info, they may have thrown out your submission and used the later one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 17, 2023, 12:48:11 PM
My sister got a rejection and I got the MGH. I was in around 9:00:50am and she was around the 9:01am mark. It seems this year was wonky all around.

Onpeak needs better transparency and a better way to handle this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darnvader on April 17, 2023, 12:51:35 PM
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If Onpeak flagged you somehow as a duplicate with that 1% shared info, they may have thrown out your submission and used the later one.

Definite possibility.. although literally the only thing that was the same were the fields where you give the names of the occupants.  In previous years that definitely hasn't been enough to flag them as duplicates, but who knows now?

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 12:53:53 PM
Got in at 9:06 this year, so no luck. But don't be discouraged everyone.

I (and I'm sure several others) regularly post updates on available rooms once the general sale is live. If you still need a room and are diligent, it is very possible you'll still get one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 17, 2023, 12:57:11 PM
:03 and :04 nada here, anyone know if Friend of CC will open a hotel exchange tread this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 12:58:35 PM
Add us to the 9:01 and 9:03 nada list...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 17, 2023, 12:58:49 PM
What an odd year. I got in under 30 seconds and got none of my selections but got the Westin (so not terrible, but was really hoping with the good time in I'd get something closer). Our friend entered (not sure on time) and put 2 rooms, 2 beds/triple occupancy for each, and entered 2 queen beds on all the picks, but got 2 rooms with 1 bed/double occupancy for Hilton Gaslamp.  Husband got in fast (not sure on time) but got his top pick of Embassy Suites for us, so we'll be going for that overall! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 01:00:01 PM
sigh

Just got the email that I struck out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 01:00:53 PM
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I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.
That is insane.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 01:04:21 PM
Struck out again.

I guess I will try next week, but the possibility is increasing that I won't get anything that I like and won't be attending this year.  I won't purchase my Professionals Badge until I know I have something.

It appears more people struck out than usual.  Or is that a mistaken impression on my part?  I remember in the poll from last year that someone posted before the lottery said that about half of people with my timestamp got something downtown.  Now, it seems nobody did.

I'm sure lots of people are going to turn rooms in that they don't want or need, but I'm worried that more demand for the rooms makes for more chaos on the 25th.  More chaos = more technical issues.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 01:05:09 PM
Both our 9:01 and 9:04 forms struck out, and both had the "put me in any downtown hotel" checkbox marked. I really thought the first one at least would get something...

On a related note, does anyone know when the general sale will be opening on the 25th?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roshawn on April 17, 2023, 01:06:34 PM
I got my 1st or 2nd choice MMM was in at 9:01
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 01:06:46 PM
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Disagree. Those of us who don't attend as paid attendees don't necessarily know about our badges when the badge sale happens. Press registration hasn't even happened yet.
I'm with you here; buying a badge is a simple procedure: buy what's left/what you want, pay, you're out.  Reserving a hotel room is sooooo different from person-person/family-family and there's no WAY it could be as streamlined/simplistic as buying a badge.

Can the process be improved? I'm a pragmatic teacher/musical artist whom _ALWAYS_ thinks stuff can be improved, so of course,  But a simple waving of the arm with a "reserve it EZPZ w/badges!" doesn't seem plausible/likely
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 17, 2023, 01:08:03 PM
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That is insane.

I agree:  That is insane and surprising!  You have my sympathy.  I got in at 9:10 a.m. and just received the email stating that none of my hotel choices were available - but that isn't surprising, considering my entry time. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 01:08:58 PM
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Definite possibility.. although literally the only thing that was the same were the fields where you give the names of the occupants.  In previous years that definitely hasn't been enough to flag them as duplicates, but who knows now?
I have no idea if minor information overlap is enough to make onpeak declare something a duplicate, but I've been making sure that my sister and I use completely different (no overlap for anything AT ALL) info ever since I had my earliest access time request seemingly tossed as a duplicate to hers (which had a access time a good 90 seconds later) a few years pre-2020.

(Due to our schedules, I almost always end up having to run sessions/submit requests for both myself and my sister, so I actually started making room info cheat sheets to make sure I don't accidentally go on automatic and put overlapping info on the second request by accident).

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 01:10:47 PM
Those who say they got in at 9:01 and received nothing, I'd strongly recommend you double check there was no duplicate information anywhere in your submissions.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Forge on April 17, 2023, 01:11:56 PM
I got in just before 9:02 and ended up with the Sofia, wasn't on my list but I'm happy I got something at all, especially within walking distance.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 01:15:44 PM
Anyone know if there will be a request/giveaway thread this year? I see the Exchange thread but I vaguely recall them being different threads.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 01:16:30 PM
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Those who say they got in at 9:01 and received nothing, I'd strongly recommend you double check there was no duplicate information anywhere in your submissions.

There wasn't on ours. Different names, different roommate names, different member IDs, different contact details... Literally the only things that were the same were the dates and a couple of the hotel choices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 01:17:36 PM
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Anyone know if there will be a request/giveaway thread this year? I see the Exchange thread but I vaguely recall them being different threads.

Please use the forms in the Exchange thread. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 01:18:29 PM
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Anyone know if there will be a request/giveaway thread this year? I see the Exchange thread but I vaguely recall them being different threads.

If you see the exchange section, go on in. You can make a request there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 01:18:36 PM
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The general sale is scheduled to open on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.  If you choose to book a hotel, you will be required to pay a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax for each reservation at the time of booking. Inventory will be limited and will sell quickly. Be sure to check your email on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: suepafly81 on April 17, 2023, 01:19:57 PM
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What an odd year. I got in under 30 seconds and got none of my selections but got the Westin (so not terrible, but was really hoping with the good time in I'd get something closer). Our friend entered (not sure on time) and put 2 rooms, 2 beds/triple occupancy for each, and entered 2 queen beds on all the picks, but got 2 rooms with 1 bed/double occupancy for Hilton Gaslamp.  Husband got in fast (not sure on time) but got his top pick of Embassy Suites for us, so we'll be going for that overall!

If you didn’t want any of the rooms you got I’m sure a number of people in this group, myself included would snap them up. Not a single person in my group got a room, all of us in in under 5 minutes!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
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There wasn't on ours. Different names, different roommate names, different member IDs, different contact details... Literally the only things that were the same were the dates and a couple of the hotel choices.

Same for my friends. They don't even live in the same cities and were booking for different sets of friends, so no chance for duplicates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 01:25:50 PM
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Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled.  I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.

That may be a new requirement.  I thought last year we could change the name.  Maybe the name can be changed after payment?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 01:26:26 PM
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That may be a new requirement.  I thought last year we could change the name.  Maybe the name can be changed after payment?

Name can be changed after payment.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 01:38:51 PM
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What an odd year. I got in under 30 seconds and got none of my selections but got the Westin (so not terrible, but was really hoping with the good time in I'd get something closer). Our friend entered (not sure on time) and put 2 rooms, 2 beds/triple occupancy for each, and entered 2 queen beds on all the picks, but got 2 rooms with 1 bed/double occupancy for Hilton Gaslamp.  Husband got in fast (not sure on time) but got his top pick of Embassy Suites for us, so we'll be going for that overall!

I'll take a Westin room off your hands! ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dezurtdog on April 17, 2023, 01:43:29 PM
Hello! Like many others. we came up snake eyes on Hotelpocalypse.
If anyone has a reservation they won't be needing anymore, I'd love to take it off your hands.

I'm looking for either of these:
Hilton Bayfront
Marriott Marquis
Manchester Grand Hyatt

Maybe a Gaslamp hotel

Thanks in advance!  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 01:50:06 PM
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Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled.  I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.

That is potentially concerning/problematic for me; the person with whom I was potentially going to room (had expressed an interest; we were going to use their CC to place the deposit hold, etc) now will not be able to, so, I find myself in the situation of having received a room Email but not having a CC of my own readily to hand.  I take it that something like a prepaid Visa would not be accepted?  (I know that it would need to have the full amount on it beforehand – that wouldn’t be a problem)

....I had hoped for something closer in for comfort/ease, etc, I will allow....  *sighsigh*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 17, 2023, 01:50:09 PM
I got nothing!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Snick3 on April 17, 2023, 01:51:23 PM
When does the official hotel swap/exchange/trade happen? I would rather not put down any money on these two hotel rooms and end up getting stuck with them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 01:55:19 PM
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That is potentially concerning/problematic for me; the person with whom I was potentially going to room (had expressed an interest; we were going to use their CC to place the deposit hold, etc) now will not be able to, so, I find myself in the situation of having received a room Email but not having a CC of my own readily to hand.  I take it that something like a prepaid Visa would not be accepted?  (I know that it would need to have the full amount on it beforehand – that wouldn’t be a problem)

....I had hoped for something closer in for comfort/ease, etc, I will allow....  *sighsigh*

I don't think it should be a problem to use a prepaid Visa as long as your Visa is able to be charged the full 2 nights' deposit, 3% service fee, etc. CCI will hand the reservation to the hotel, who would then be responsible for collecting the remainder of the amount of your hotel charges + the customary hold for incidentals.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 01:57:20 PM
Hi all! I got a hotel room that wasn't on our list (the Wyndham Bayside) and we were wondering: if once you put a deposit down, does that lock in that hotel room/make it nonrefundable or not available to give away? We want to try for a better hotel on the waitlist and hope we can cancel our Wyndham room if we end up lucky.

P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 17, 2023, 02:00:16 PM
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Hi all! I got a hotel room that wasn't on our list (the Wyndham Bayside) and we were wondering: if once you put a deposit down, does that lock in that hotel room/make it nonrefundable or not available to give away? We want to try for a better hotel on the waitlist and hope we can cancel our Wyndham room if we end up lucky.

P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!

I've stayed at the Wyndham several times. It's about a 10 minute walk to the convention center and I found the rooms clean and spacious. There are fridges in the room, but no microwaves. There is a gym and a pool. It's always one of my top choices. I'll add my name to the list as I got nothing, but I'd gladly take it off your hands.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 02:00:40 PM
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Hi all! I got a hotel room that wasn't on our list (the Wyndham Bayside) and we were wondering: if once you put a deposit down, does that lock in that hotel room/make it nonrefundable or not available to give away? We want to try for a better hotel on the waitlist and hope we can cancel our Wyndham room if we end up lucky.

P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!

You have until May 1 to cancel and receive the full deposit back (minus the processing fee). After May 1 there is a penalty for cancelling.

So you could put down a deposit to hold the room and try your luck later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 02:04:47 PM
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I've stayed at the Wyndham several times. It's about a 10 minute walk to the convention center and I found the rooms clean and spacious. There are fridges in the room, but no microwaves. There is a gym and a pool. It's always one of my top choices. I'll add my name to the list as I got nothing, but I'd gladly take it off your hands.

I'm happy to pass along this room to you if we strike out on the watilist! I'll keep you posted!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 02:14:05 PM
Officially found out that I was the ONLY person in my extended friend group to get a room (that was not one of my top choices at all), so this was truly a brutal sale for us :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on April 17, 2023, 02:21:33 PM
Our group of 16 got clobbered.  I wonder if it is Karmic come uppence for doing well in badge sales, or if the hotels are holding rooms back.  I know I know, it's bad every year, but I mean only one person got something and it was the "any room downtown" and so she's been given a room at Santa Fe Station.  We are telling her she is lucky she got anything.  Hoping some people after all the sorting is done will have rooms to give away on the forum. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 02:30:17 PM
I don't think I'll waste my time with onpeak lottery again in the future. The mental games and time wasted is incredibly unprofessional and disheartening. I'll just do the general public sale because the "lottery" is rigged against anyone who didn't enter to fill out their request within 3 mins. It's a sham.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 17, 2023, 02:31:08 PM
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Our group of 16 got clobbered.  I wonder if it is Karmic come uppence for doing well in badge sales, or if the hotels are holding rooms back.  I know I know, it's bad every year, but I mean only one person got something and it was the "any room downtown" and so she's been given a room at Santa Fe Station.  We are telling her she is lucky she got anything.  Hoping some people after all the sorting is done will have rooms to give away on the forum.

I think the splitting up of the room types had a lot to do with it, I bet there's a lot of people that ordinarily would have gotten the room they wanted with their time stamp in the past. But by making everyone choose the room type, it's almost like it makes it harder to score what you want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on April 17, 2023, 02:36:08 PM
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I don't think I'll waste my time with onpeak lottery again in the future. The mental games and time wasted is incredibly unprofessional and disheartening. I'll just do the general public sale because the "lottery" is rigged against anyone who didn't enter to fill out their request within 3 mins. It's a sham.
I entered in the first 3 minues and got nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lolaswill on April 17, 2023, 02:36:59 PM
Just my data points - I was able to secure one reservation that was in before 9:01:00,  this was on Firefox so I couldn't figure out the seconds. Another in my group that got in at 9:01:34 didn't get any on their list (they stated they only wanted what was on their list). There are too many variables to figure out what onpeak does and doesn't take into consideration but glad to have a room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on April 17, 2023, 02:41:18 PM
Is anyone getting an error when they click on the link in the email to add a credit card and then when it says it's your first time and in an email so that you get a code, it pops up with an error to try again later?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on April 17, 2023, 02:43:43 PM
One thing I do remember from last year is that there a lot of room left for sale long after the general open sale began and one of the hotels, Kona Kai, had rooms left.  For anyone who has not stayed there in the past, it's really a very nice property.  It's not in the gaslamp, sure, BUT it is a pleasant shuttle ride straight up Harbor Drive, no crossing the railroad tracks (and getting stuck) and it's a short distance from the Conv Center and it has nice pools and great restaurant and nice rooms.  Hopefully everyone gets a clean safe place to sleep at night.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 02:44:43 PM
another data point

- my friend got in a little before 9:02
- didn't get any of their top 12 choices
- placed in residence inn bayfront about 1 mile away as an alternate downtown option
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 02:49:52 PM
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I don't think I'll waste my time with onpeak lottery again in the future. The mental games and time wasted is incredibly unprofessional and disheartening. I'll just do the general public sale because the "lottery" is rigged against anyone who didn't enter to fill out their request within 3 mins. It's a sham.

It also encourages people to game the system and request more rooms than they actually need.  It's an extremely inefficient way to allocate rooms when people are given rooms they don't need on the one hand and people getting nothing on the other hand.  I honestly think that if it operated like a real hotel site at the first stage and you bought the room in a non-refundable way when you picked it, there would be more efficiency to the whole thing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 02:54:39 PM
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I entered in the first 3 minues and got nothing.

Well, you just proved my point that it's even worse and that onpeak is useless.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 02:55:20 PM
I got in at 2:04 and got nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 02:56:25 PM
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another data point

- my friend got in a little before 9:02
- didn't get any of their top 12 choices
- placed in residence inn bayfront about 1 mile away as an alternate downtown option

I stayed at this hotel back in 2019 and we really enjoyed our stay! We need to be a little closer to the con now for a number of reasons, but if your friend ends up with this hotel I don't think they'll be disappointed. Close enough to walk to the convention center, but a short shuttle ride if you're not feeling up to it. Also a Bird scooter will get you to the con in 5 minutes. Lots of great food in the area too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: z8a9squigg on April 17, 2023, 02:59:02 PM
Got access to the form in less than a minute and ended up with nothing... If anyone has a room that houses 4 they don't need or a lead for one, please message me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 03:07:36 PM
I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 03:11:17 PM
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I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.

Nope. I'm pretty sure that they keep that information quiet so that they can change it whenever they feel like it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 03:16:26 PM
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Nope. I'm pretty sure that they keep that information quiet so that they can change it whenever they feel like it.

And/or so they can't be held accountable when they don't follow their own system, assuming they do have one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 03:17:56 PM
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Is anyone getting an error when they click on the link in the email to add a credit card and then when it says it's your first time and in an email so that you get a code, it pops up with an error to try again later?

I was able to add my card without any issues
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 03:22:05 PM
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It also encourages people to game the system and request more rooms than they actually need.  It's an extremely inefficient way to allocate rooms when people are given rooms they don't need on the one hand and people getting nothing on the other hand.  I honestly think that if it operated like a real hotel site at the first stage and you bought the room in a non-refundable way when you picked it, there would be more efficiency to the whole thing.
I don't think a direct booking model/queue that eventually lets you directly book your own room from currently available inventory is without its own unique pitfalls or challenges, but, at this point, it would at least be much more straightforward than the current model (and, I think, better for situations where your top choices are all full and you need to pick something you didn't originally want). It would help eliminate some of the deeply confusing quirks of the system (why a later request might get a better result than a seemingly similar earlier request, why there are some requests that seemingly get lost in the ether ever year, etc.) and probably cut down on the amount of room churn that leads to some people having to stalk the general hotel page for weeks at a time in order to get something workable for them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 03:23:09 PM
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And/or so they can't be held accountable when they don't follow their own system, assuming they do have one.

Nailed it 👆 I suspect OnPeak's system is a very loose one, at best, and suspect it's more of a free-for-all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 03:27:37 PM
Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 03:28:41 PM
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Is anyone getting an error when they click on the link in the email to add a credit card and then when it says it's your first time and in an email so that you get a code, it pops up with an error to try again later?

Try using incognito mode (copy and paste the link).

I think the issue is I had a 3rd party password manager that was auto-filling in non-visible fields which was causing the error.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hminton on April 17, 2023, 03:29:21 PM
Our entire group struck out in the lottery which sounds like most everyone. Am looking for anything Tues 7/18-Mon 7/24 in a .5 mile radius of the convention center either King or 2 double/queens, 2 rooms are needed if anyone got extras or is declining their picks. I run a very successful and organized line group as well you can join if you can help. We were group A for both Friday and Saturday Hall H last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 03:30:32 PM
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Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?

Let's not all get too conspiracy driven here...

If I had to guess, multiple browsers/instances, then pick the one that gets in first. With enough devices and windows, your chances of getting in early jumps up a lot.

Hopefully with there just being 1 sale a bunch of hotels get returned.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 03:38:44 PM
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Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?

I don't know who the usual suspects are but I will say that when it is all said and done, usually everyone gets a hotel and is usually almost satisfied with what they got.  So, yeah, we may not be first, but second...third...or even fourth will still get it.  And, hey...it's Comic Con!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 03:41:58 PM
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Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?

Its multi tabs and devices. I saw some people with 60+ tabs. Its a numbers game. With enough entries you'll get in quick on at least one of them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 17, 2023, 03:44:16 PM
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Its multi tabs and devices. I saw some people with 60+ tabs. Its a numbers game. With enough entries you'll get in quick on at least one of them.
Wow! I can’t even imagine having 60+ tabs (but then again I can lol)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 03:45:59 PM
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Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?

hmmm ... i can say i've been going 10+ years and have never NOT gotten a downtown hotel.  my requests have always been for a simple single room though wed-sun.  i would say since the start of the lottery system i've always been in under 3 mins. 

i think the difficult thing, as many people have pointed out, is the onpeak system isn't transparent and not entirely as they describe.  how many nights you stay, the number of rooms requested will factor in.  they're definitely flagging certain forms for "irregularities".  maybe same address, same phone, same email, roommate names, etc.  they're either discarding them or penalizing the timestamps i think.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 03:48:15 PM
Obviously access time matters.  However, I'm going to keep beating the drum of simple room choice.  1 room, 1 bed, 2 people, thurs-sun.  The more rooms/beds/people you add the more complicated it gets.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 03:48:37 PM
Reminder everyone

If you get a hotel room from someone on the forum please let us know so we can give that person a Karma point for doing a good deed
 
here's the thread to report it. It is located in the Announcements area https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12814.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: radiho on April 17, 2023, 03:51:24 PM
Out of our group of 4, only 1 of us got rooms. Luckily, it was our first choice hotel. What was surprising to all of us lol, was that OnPeak actually got our room types correct. We asked for 2 rooms, a double (1 bed) and a quad (2 beds), and was actually assigned those. We weren't sure how it was going to work since the hotel preference dropdown made you choose 1 king or 2 doubles, but I guess there is 1 person at OnPeak exercising some common sense.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 03:53:11 PM
I do think the form having 2 places to specify room type (both with the dates/occupants, AND as a specific hotel selection) might really have messed a lot of people up. So many of the San Diego hotels have similar names to begin with, and then effectively doubling those listings be adding king vs doubles, really made it confusing - especially when it feels like you have to go as fast as you can.

As usual onPeak finds new ways to make the experience worse!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 17, 2023, 04:01:27 PM
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So many of the San Diego hotels have similar names to begin with...
This happened to my friend last year - he got in super fast so we were excited, but didn't notice until it was too late that he requested Hilton BAYSIDE instead of Hilton Bayfront. He got his top choice that year but not what we really wanted lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:06:29 PM
Does anyone know how to transfer a hotel to someone else? A friend of mine scored MMM and wants to give it to me. But both of us have no idea how to do it. Help! Please.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 04:08:14 PM
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I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.

To that, OnPeak shouts from the highest pinnacle. ---NEVER!!! >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hminton on April 17, 2023, 04:10:45 PM
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Does anyone know how to transfer a hotel to someone else? A friend of mine scored MMM and wants to give it to me. But both of us have no idea how to do it. Help! Please.

call on peak and they can transfer the reservation from your friend to you. Your friend needs to be on the call 312-527-7270
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:12:22 PM
I could've sworn it could also be done online. Did I read wrong?


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call on peak and they can transfer the reservation from your friend to you. Your friend needs to be on the call 312-527-7270
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 04:18:46 PM
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I could've sworn it could also be done online. Did I read wrong?


essentially to transfer a room, in case you've got 2.
go into the reservation. Put in the email address of the person to whom you are transferring the room. Then click the mail icon in the upper right corner of the box (next to the speech bubble and trash can icons) and they will get a copy of the reservation. They will be able to then login themselves and change the info.


I'm working on getting more specific instructions
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 04:24:18 PM
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Does anyone know how to transfer a hotel to someone else? A friend of mine scored MMM and wants to give it to me. But both of us have no idea how to do it. Help! Please.

It will change, generally, based on what kind of reservation it is.

Is it an MMM room that is on it's own (just a single room from the reservation) or is it a block room (1 room within a main reservation that has more than 1 room?)


I see that alyssa has already directed you in the right way! So don't worry about replying to this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:40:00 PM
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Yes

nope. I checked,
"Book me at any hotel that is on the shuttle route, regardless of rate or location."
"Email me when general sale goes live."

I got a hotel not on my list, but it's downtown, but a single. I need at least a double because my mom has been coming for the last few times.
Given: Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside.

anybody give me the deets? pretty ok? decent? this isn't my usual hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:43:17 PM
Payment must be atta he'd to this individual

So they mean the card must belong to the rightful person who's name your entering? Or card must belong to the person whose name is on the hotel reservation? Cuz what if I wanna reserve but someone else wants to pay for the hotel?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 04:44:25 PM
Everyone who is upset that they didn't get a hotel today: relax. It sucks, but remember that you're still getting the chance to attend Comic Con. Many others aren't even afforded that luxury. You're going to have a blast regardless of your accomodations.

It also means you get the chance to join us all in the annual "Stalking of the OnPeak Hotel Sale." Snagging a hotel during a random refresh of the page is a thrill of it's own!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:44:57 PM
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Was in at under 5 minutes. Got Doubletree Downtown (single occupancy) Wed-Sun.

Won't be keeping it.

its actually a pretty nice hotel. I stayed there, 2017 and 2018.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 04:48:46 PM
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I think the splitting up of the room types had a lot to do with it, I bet there's a lot of people that ordinarily would have gotten the room they wanted with their time stamp in the past. But by making everyone choose the room type, it's almost like it makes it harder to score what you want.

Yes, I absolutely think this contributed to folks not getting rooms this year who otherwise might've. I also think it was confusing and redundant considering there was already a place to select room type / number of desired beds.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 04:53:24 PM
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I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.

I have information on an insider, they let me know how it works at OnPeak  8)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:56:44 PM
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Everyone who is upset that they didn't get a hotel today: relax. It sucks, but remember that you're still getting the chance to attend Comic Con. Many others aren't even afforded that luxury. You're going to have a blast regardless of your accomodations.


Can we please not do this. We are allowed to feel how we feel and vent our frustrations, even at having the luxury of attending something that not everyone gets to attend. It's a fair and valid emotion to want an exact spot where we want it and not get it. Invalidating someone because, "you should be lucky you get to attend, others don't" is rude.

For some people, the accomodations is the difference of packing extra in your backpack and being able to quickly walk/run/shuttle back to grab something or a rest and come back in time to the convention center, or the difference in being able to get on a shuttle that's not always crowded last.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 04:57:58 PM
i'm not surprised I didn't get a room since I got into the form after 3 minutes.  But, I was soooo surprised I received an email today because of the initial problems with AOL and being told if we didn't get a room, we would get that email tomorrow.  So, I got really excited when I saw the email today which was supposed to mean we got a hotel.  Very bummed when I read it! 

I feel very lucky to have gotten badges to SDCC on my first try this year, but now having to play the game on the 25th is rough.  Will be in meetings on the 25th so won't be able to participate that day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 05:03:37 PM
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Can we please not do this. We are allowed to feel how we feel and vent our frustrations, even at having the luxury of attending something that not everyone gets to attend. It's a fair and valid emotion to want an exact spot where we want it and not get it. Invalidating someone because, "you should be lucky you get to attend, others don't" is rude.

For some people, the accomodations is the difference of packing extra in your backpack and being able to quickly walk/run/shuttle back to grab something or a rest and come back in time to the convention center, or the difference in being able to get on a shuttle that's not always crowded last.

I'm not trying to sound rude, but I'm not sure you read the second half of my comment. I am not saying "You didn't get what you wanted, deal with it."

What I'm saying is that the road to a hotel room isn't over. The general sale always has downtown rooms open up, and it's now on us to hunt these down.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 05:08:51 PM
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i'm not surprised I didn't get a room since I got into the form after 3 minutes.  But, I was soooo surprised I received an email today because of the initial problems with AOL and being told if we didn't get a room, we would get that email tomorrow.  So, I got really excited when I saw the email today which was supposed to mean we got a hotel.  Very bummed when I read it! 

I feel very lucky to have gotten badges to SDCC on my first try this year, but now having to play the game on the 25th is rough.  Will be in meetings on the 25th so won't be able to participate that day.

H! Just a clarifications on the 25th sale: it's not a one time event. Essentially, OnPeak will open up a live page with hotel inventory. It is constantly updating. Rooms will appear at random for weeks, so you absolutely don't have to be there on the 25th itself.

In fact, I find that the best rooms don't appear until a few weeks after the page goes up. So just check the OnPeak page regularly and you may snag an amazing room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 05:14:09 PM
Thanks for sharing that with me, NYjin.  I had booked a back-up months ago and just checked to make sure that reservation hadn't gotten cancelled because it showed up on the hotel list.  We have the Carte Hotel that is 1.1 miles from the convention center/no shuttle.  My daughter is on the autism spectrum so I really want to find a room closer where we can more easily take breaks when she decides she's done or me for that matter!  I have until July 14th to cancel that room so I'll keep checking.  I'm glad I have the back up for sure.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 05:28:13 PM
May 1 is the first cancellation deadline, so I'd recommend checking then.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 05:32:48 PM
Thanks for the additional information.  This forum is making the planning much easier.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 17, 2023, 06:09:51 PM
I didn't expect to get anything, but so sad.  :'(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: omraged9 on April 17, 2023, 06:15:49 PM
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Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?

It feels like it might be better to change up your hotel list based on your form submission time. If you don't get the form within a minute, I wouldn't bother choosing the top 3, Hard Rock, Hilton Bayfront, MMM. Ditto maybe Omni and Hilton Gaslamp which seem to be the next 2 popular hotels. MGH seems to be the least popular of the top 6 so I think you can get it if your form is is within 2 minutes. If your form is over 2 minutes, I'd chose a lesser popular hotel that you still sort of want so at least you don't get nothing or a much further random downtown hotel over 1 mile away.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 06:23:37 PM
I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MaestraMissJ on April 17, 2023, 06:24:28 PM
  Hey everyone! I was able to access the form within at minute. I was able to check off all 12 hotels. This morning, I got my confirmation at 10:03. I got my 'first' choice. I say 'first' because although it was #1 on the list, I really wanted the Bayfront or the Marriot. However, it was one of my top 12. Lesson learned. When you fill out the form, it goes by the order. Overall, I am happy that I was able to get a hotel downtown. It's a 20 minute walk to the convention center. I got the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 06:25:16 PM
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I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.


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I did not enter it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 17, 2023, 06:27:49 PM
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I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.


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I did not get a room and I did not enter my ID.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Thereisanother on April 17, 2023, 06:30:23 PM
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I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.


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I got a room and did not enter my ID.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 17, 2023, 06:34:19 PM
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I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 06:35:02 PM
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  Hey everyone! I was able to access the form within at minute. I was able to check off all 12 hotels. This morning, I got my confirmation at 10:03. I got my 'first' choice. I say 'first' because although it was #1 on the list, I really wanted the Bayfront or the Marriot. However, it was one of my top 12. Lesson learned. When you fill out the form, it goes by the order. Overall, I am happy that I was able to get a hotel downtown. It's a 20 minute walk to the convention center. I got the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn.

Oh that's so unfortunate. Yeah, you can drag and drop the hotel list to put them in order if you didn't add them in order, but you have to put them in the order that you want for sure (so Bayfront or MMM would've had to have been first on your list of hotels.) I'm glad you at least got something you're happy with though! I'm so sorry it happened to you though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 06:47:36 PM
My hotel booking is at "charge pending" stage and the email says the confirmation will be sent within 24 hours of the transaction. But then it says the actual charge (i.e. the transaction) will not be until the 20th! I am guessing that is the same for everyone else?

I wish they would do it now just in case there is an issue with the card. It means I can't sit 100% easy until as late as Friday. I looked at last years and it seemed to have done the charge immediately rather than waiting, but I may be wrong as I did not win the lottery initially, it was transferred to me after.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 17, 2023, 06:59:35 PM
i enter the lotto at 3 mins and 41 second and did not get anything on my list but was given hotel republic. a friend of min entered a min before me and got a hotel a mile further away from the hotel i got, also another friend enter the lotto under 30 seconds and got a rejection letter. I dont think it was based on the time you enter like it was in past years. we may never truly know how they pick the rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 07:01:12 PM
I contacted OnPeak with a few questions regarding the hotel email that I got, for the Andaz San Diego; specifically, one of the most important questions for me was the ability to change check-in and check-out dates, to extend them 1 day on each end past what the form submission gave me (because it literally would not let me select the actual dates I need).  They've gotten back to me and have stated: "At this time, we are only able to add the night of the 19th. You are welcome to check back for possible cancellations after 4/25/23. An updated confirmation has been sent."

This is a bit on the stressful side, since, if there weren't cancellations, that would kind of leave me bollocksed when my flight back is on Monday - not Sunday! O.o

So, as my confirmation presently stands, it's now for check-in Wednesday, check-out Sunday.  I'm seriously thinking about being willing to transfer it to someone else for whom those confirmed dates may be more amenable....!  That way, if there's someone out there with a confirmed space, close-in, whose dates correspond with mine - that could well end up working rather better.  (this whole thing is so incredibly stressful, my gosh! O.o)

(I will say that I Emailed them like an hour ago, and didn't expect a response until at least tomorrow; they got back to me surprisingly quickly, however!  So, maybe whatever else can fairly be said of OnPeak's handling of things, at least that was pleasant for me to see)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sondra17 on April 17, 2023, 07:09:04 PM
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I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?

I got in almost immediately and was able to get the Hard Rock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sondra17 on April 17, 2023, 07:10:18 PM
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Yeah, the big parties are loud - but I’ve met and chatted with dozens of celebrities there over the years (I think I’ve stayed there 8 or 9 times now). If you enjoy that, it’s a fun additional aspect of SDCC - and has meant many fond memories for my daughter and I.

I agree totally. Between the locations and the opportunity to chat up lots of celebrities in the elevators - it was fun!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 07:27:50 PM
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yeppers! I did

and I think I got in the room at like 09:04 or 5 mins after. I was at work.. and I work for the big online retailer that ships everything, so our server is pretty decent. but I was also at the back of the warehouse, where the wifi/server kinda spotty, so that could have also affected me getting in delayed. I also had 2 screens open. one was moving, was was about 1 minute behind it. once I got in on the first one, I jumped in and entered my info. luckily, my work laptop is still saved from last year, so didn't have to type anything, just clicked enter for auto typed, and I only chose 6 hotels. all downtown, but got none of those, but another random downtown hotel. but because I chose single/1 person, I guess I was easy to place, even though its going to be me and my madre.. I'm going to reserve this one but also I'm hoping to trade for a 2 bd one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 07:47:08 PM
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I contacted OnPeak with a few questions regarding the hotel email that I got, for the Andaz San Diego; specifically, one of the most important questions for me was the ability to change check-in and check-out dates, to extend them 1 day on each end past what the form submission gave me (because it literally would not let me select the actual dates I need).  They've gotten back to me and have stated: "At this time, we are only able to add the night of the 19th. You are welcome to check back for possible cancellations after 4/25/23. An updated confirmation has been sent."

This is a bit on the stressful side, since, if there weren't cancellations, that would kind of leave me bollocksed when my flight back is on Monday - not Sunday! O.o

So, as my confirmation presently stands, it's now for check-in Wednesday, check-out Sunday.  I'm seriously thinking about being willing to transfer it to someone else for whom those confirmed dates may be more amenable....!  That way, if there's someone out there with a confirmed space, close-in, whose dates correspond with mine - that could well end up working rather better.  (this whole thing is so incredibly stressful, my gosh! O.o)

(I will say that I Emailed them like an hour ago, and didn't expect a response until at least tomorrow; they got back to me surprisingly quickly, however!  So, maybe whatever else can fairly be said of OnPeak's handling of things, at least that was pleasant for me to see)

Check with the hotel directly. Often, you are able to get bookending nights at a similar rate. A lot of people leave on Sunday, so you might be able to snag it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 08:19:10 PM
Ditto to what Transmute Jun said!  In the past I never booked my Tuesday or Sunday night through the sale, the rate on the hotel website was always lower.  Just book Sunday night online and then once OnPeak transfers reservations to the hotels call the hotel and ask them to combine them.  @soldierofwinter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6037)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 08:24:02 PM
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Ditto to what Transmute Jun said!  In the past I never booked my Tuesday or Sunday night through the sale, the rate on the hotel website was always lower.  Just book Sunday night online and then once OnPeak transfers reservations to the hotels call the hotel and ask them to combine them.  @soldierofwinter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6037)

I did take a boo on the hotel's website and tried to see if just the Sunday night was bookable, and it gives me an error message of 'Unfortunately, this hotel is not available during those dates.'  *facepalms self into the sun*
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 08:30:12 PM
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I did take a boo on the hotel's website and tried to see if just the Sunday night was bookable, and it gives me an error message of 'Unfortunately, this hotel is not available during those dates.'  *facepalms self into the sun*

Well that sucks!  But I seriously doubt you won't be able to extend for the one night through the hotel once reservations are transferred.  It's really weird OnPeak doesn't have Monday check out available, but I guess that's to be expected given how the sale has gone.

You know, I bet it's because they didn't update the year to 2023.  Sunday's date was Monday's date last year.  If you know what I mean.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on April 17, 2023, 09:17:27 PM
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Well that sucks!  But I seriously doubt you won't be able to extend for the one night through the hotel once reservations are transferred.  It's really weird OnPeak doesn't have Monday check out available, but I guess that's to be expected given how the sale has gone.

You know, I bet it's because they didn't update the year to 2023.  Sunday's date was Monday's date last year.  If you know what I mean.

I have Monday checkouts for my rooms. Not sure if you're referring to their confirmation page error which showed wrong days. It said sunday but it really should be monday
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 09:19:55 PM
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Ditto to what Transmute Jun said!  In the past I never booked my Tuesday or Sunday night through the sale, the rate on the hotel website was always lower.  Just book Sunday night online and then once OnPeak transfers reservations to the hotels call the hotel and ask them to combine them.  @soldierofwinter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6037)


Mine was a $5 difference so we are just going to have it be one reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 09:31:48 PM
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I have Monday checkouts for my rooms. Not sure if you're referring to their confirmation page error which showed wrong days. It said sunday but it really should be monday

I believe TardisMom meant this in the context that they're not letting people add Sunday night to reservations that are already set to check-out Sunday morning. Other nights seem to be able to added online by the reservation holder, but OP has already confirmed that if you want to extend to check-out on Monday, you have to hope for dropped reservations and that night to open up after the 25th.

Reservations that were already set to check-out on Monday (or later) are fine so far and haven't shown any issues/errors that I know of. It's only adding Sunday night (which generally isn't super popular so much that it can't be added) that is an issue.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 10:28:00 PM
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Congrats!!!

You're going to keep us in suspense?   :)

What'd you get?
Lol Sorry, I was too excited/relieved on getting my email. It was MGH aka my #1. Btw, thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 18, 2023, 05:48:38 AM
Do we know what time on the 25th the general sale will start?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 18, 2023, 06:42:29 AM
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From the screenshots I have seen- OnPeak did not state a time in their rejection email, just that the day is April 25th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tc12oz on April 18, 2023, 07:58:17 AM
It also seems to be the 25th will be first come first served.  Wonder if the form will be the same?  It's hard to prepare.  Maybe there will be some information released as the date gets closer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 18, 2023, 08:11:54 AM
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It also seems to be the 25th will be first come first served.  Wonder if the form will be the same?  It's hard to prepare.  Maybe there will be some information released as the date gets closer.

The 25th is the start date, but the General Sale will run for weeks.  It's a marathon.  There's no form, you go online and stalk the page and watch for availability to pop up. Good rooms will show up randomly over time as people cancel or the hotels release additional rooms.

That said, with just one round of hotel results this year there might be decent inventory at the start, so get there early.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tc12oz on April 18, 2023, 08:18:43 AM
Thanks.  I did not know how it would work.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on April 18, 2023, 08:54:56 AM
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Thanks.  I did not know how it would work.

In past years, OnPeak didn't hold the rooms that were in your cart while you were finishing the reservation. Hotels would sell out while you were trying to enter your personal information, payment method, etc. It's going to be wild, but not in a good way.

There's always a few people in my group who end up doing the wait list hotel sale so I end up participating every year :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 18, 2023, 09:03:09 AM
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residence inn is great. I love the Subway across the street is open 24 hours a day

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Just to be sure---Maybe doublecheck which Residence Inn has the Subway?  The Residence Inn Downtown is on Pacific Highway.  The Residence Inn Gaslamp on Sixth, and I do see it is near a Subway.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 18, 2023, 09:13:40 AM
According to the Subway website, there is one 24-hour Subway in downtown San Diego, and it is the one at 611 K St Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 18, 2023, 09:19:43 AM
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According to the Subway website, there is one 24-hour Subway in downtown San Diego, and it is the one at 611 K St Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101.

glad to see they're back to 24 hr's
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 18, 2023, 09:32:34 AM
I've only been going to Comic Con since 2015 and only participated in the hotel sale since 2016.

As a history buff, this thought just popped into my head, and is probably mainly for the 'old timers'.  (I'm an old lady, but not an old timer when it comes to Comic Con  :). )

How did people get hotels BEFORE On Peak/Travel Planners (if there was such a time )

I'd love to hear any and all memories
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 18, 2023, 09:41:23 AM
The first time I tried to get a San Diego hotel for Comic-Con... must have been 15 years ago... I think it was already Travel Planners (maybe?) but it was still live booking. So it was just a link to a giant free for all, with rooms disappearing as soon as you clicked on them, getting yanked out of your cart, etc. I finally managed to get something into my cart and went to check out... only to get denied because my main credit card was set to expire in June that year, before the convention. (It was March, I think, and I had no idea that would be a problem.) I made up some excuse to leave work and rush home to get a different credit card, but by the time I got home, all the rooms were gone. :(


I can't remember if that was the last year of live booking, or if I just didn't try the official sale again for a few years. Either way it was the only time I experienced it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 18, 2023, 09:51:16 AM
Has anyone seen pending transactions on their credit cards?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 18, 2023, 09:52:59 AM
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I think they said 4/20 for charges.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 18, 2023, 10:07:53 AM
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Nope. That's been freaking me out as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 18, 2023, 10:08:18 AM
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Yeah, as SteveD pointed out, they don't process deposits until the 20th. Why? No idea. Maybe there is some efficiency advantage to batch processing or something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 18, 2023, 10:08:49 AM
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Nope. That's been freaking me out as well.

Deposits don't process until the 20th. No need to freak out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 18, 2023, 10:42:38 AM
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Nope. That's been freaking me out as well.

I don't love it either but maybe after all the mess-ups last year, they are letting it get all sorted and then charging. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 18, 2023, 01:26:38 PM
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I've only been going to Comic Con since 2015 and only participated in the hotel sale since 2016.

As a history buff, this thought just popped into my head, and is probably mainly for the 'old timers'.  (I'm an old lady, but not an old timer when it comes to Comic Con  :). )

How did people get hotels BEFORE On Peak/Travel Planners (if there was such a time )

I'd love to hear any and all memories

I started going in 2008. That year, I missed the hotel request period.... I think it was open for weeks? So I just booked MMM directly and got a decent rate. The next few years, I was able to book HBF the September of the year before, also at a decent rate. Then sometime in the mid 2010s, these hotels started charging upward of $700 per night, which was enough to make me brave Hotelpocalypse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 18, 2023, 01:31:48 PM

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How did people get hotels BEFORE On Peak/Travel Planners (if there was such a time )

I'd love to hear any and all memories

My first year going (2012), I had no idea how to do anything, but I knew I wanted to come to SDCC, so I booked a hostel months before tickets even went on sale! I figured if I ended up not getting tickets, I could just cancel, but my friend's mom ended up snagging us 4-day passes. We actually came in early to do touristy things before the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 18, 2023, 01:42:40 PM
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Deposits don't process until the 20th. No need to freak out.

Until I have the deposit safely charged and get final confirmation, I can't rest 100% easy  :blank:.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 18, 2023, 01:44:51 PM
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Until I have the deposit safely charged and get final confirmation, I can't rest 100% easy  :blank:.
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 18, 2023, 03:44:42 PM
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In past years, OnPeak didn't hold the rooms that were in your cart while you were finishing the reservation. Hotels would sell out while you were trying to enter your personal information, payment method, etc. It's going to be wild, but not in a good way.

There's always a few people in my group who end up doing the wait list hotel sale so I end up participating every year :P

Judging by a poll I saw that the SDCC blog did, a very high number of people didn't get rooms in the initial round compared to previous years.  While there may be a large inventory also, I think the initial hour or so is going to be a madhouse, particularly for getting the most popular hotels. People should consider their strategy very carefully if they are participating.  Will it be worth pursuing a popular hotel if the room will disappear while you are entering information and you lose time?  Or, would it be worth pursuing a hotel that is less popular, but you have a better shot at it not disappearing?  Worth pondering over the next week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 18, 2023, 06:13:21 PM
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I've only been going to Comic Con since 2015 and only participated in the hotel sale since 2016.

As a history buff, this thought just popped into my head, and is probably mainly for the 'old timers'.  (I'm an old lady, but not an old timer when it comes to Comic Con  :). )

How did people get hotels BEFORE On Peak/Travel Planners (if there was such a time )

I'd love to hear any and all memories

I attended SDCC for the first time in 1998.  Around 2000 I was offered a choice of a few hotels from a grant that SDCC used to give to fan clubs.  I won't mention the fan club I was in, but it was a sweet deal.  That lasted for about 3-4 years and then stopped.  It was a complete shock trying to navigate the whole Travel Planners deal. At times I was left to my own devices to find a hotel and I have at least one nightmare story to tell about that.  I think at that point you could still purchase badges for the next year (at a discount) on Sunday afternoon downstairs in the lobby.  When that switched, (I have a story to tell about that one!) my SDCC world turned upside down.  Then I found FoCC and the forum members became a beacon of light to help navigate the madness & chaos.  God bless FoCC!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 18, 2023, 06:48:15 PM
I only did the hotels once before in 2012 when Comic-Con was doing business with Travel Planners.  I was successful in scoring a hotel on the first try.  Until this year, I’ve been using Ace Parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: geargirl on April 18, 2023, 07:43:01 PM
My first hotel we booked Westin Gaslamp outside of the Comic Con and paid full price. Honestly was not too bad. We had decided to try to surprise my son with tickets for his 10th birthday. The rooms were non-refundable. We figured if we did not get badges we would just hang out. We were lucky to get them and had a great time. We have gone every year since. I still feel the stress of hotels and badge sales - I think maybe even more now since I know how many people are trying to get them.  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Drogon on April 19, 2023, 05:52:11 AM
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Nope but I expect on the 20th to see it.  So nerve racking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 19, 2023, 06:32:58 AM
Is there a way to set up my autofill info in a new Firefox profile in advance of the general sale? (I don't usually use autofill, but It seems like it would be a good idea here.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 19, 2023, 06:54:49 AM
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Is there a way to set up my autofill info in a new Firefox profile in advance of the general sale? (I don't usually use autofill, but It seems like it would be a good idea here.)
Yes, you can go into Settings -> Privacy & Security, then scroll down to Forms and Autofill.
There you can add names, addresses, and credit card information.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 19, 2023, 06:57:20 AM
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Yes, you can go into Settings -> Privacy & Security, then scroll down to Forms and Autofill.
There you can add names, addresses, and credit card information.

Awesome, thank you so much! <3
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on April 19, 2023, 02:12:45 PM
So did anyone else just never get any reply at all about the hotels?  I was traveling and knew I probably wasn’t fast enough to get anything, but I never even got a rejection email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 19, 2023, 02:18:05 PM
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So did anyone else just never get any reply at all about the hotels?  I was traveling and knew I probably wasn’t fast enough to get anything, but I never even got a rejection email.

Did you check your spam box it could have possibly went there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 19, 2023, 02:34:44 PM
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So did anyone else just never get any reply at all about the hotels?  I was traveling and knew I probably wasn’t fast enough to get anything, but I never even got a rejection email.
Did you get the confirmation email they sent last week (mine came on Thurs 13th titled "You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received")? I would have expected that you should have gotten a rejection email at the very least on Monday or Tuesday.  As someone else mentioned, check Trash/Spam perhaps.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on April 19, 2023, 02:59:03 PM
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Did you get the confirmation email they sent last week (mine came on Thurs 13th titled "You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received")? I would have expected that you should have gotten a rejection email at the very least on Monday or Tuesday.  As someone else mentioned, check Trash/Spam perhaps.

You know, I did not.  I knew I was on some crappy internet signal (of course, they decided to do the hotel lottery on the exact day of an all-day event for which I had traveled to Paris) but I got to the page that said I had submitted the form at the end so I thought it went through at least.  If it didn't, I guess that would explain why I never got a result email back.  Thanks for letting me know!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on April 19, 2023, 03:02:58 PM
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Did you check your spam box it could have possibly went there.

I did--so far nothing but looks like, in retrospect, I never got the confirmation email either so possibly my submissions never went through.  Sigh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 19, 2023, 03:36:15 PM
One more day till Hotelpocalypse Deposit Day!  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 19, 2023, 04:08:50 PM
Question: I was part of a group to secure a room. The primary person can access their information via a link that OnPeak sent. He transferred the account to me, but OnPeak sent me an email with my ID but without a link to my account. Has anyone else had this problem?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 19, 2023, 04:21:25 PM
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Question: I was part of a group to secure a room. The primary person can access their information via a link that OnPeak sent. He transferred the account to me, but OnPeak sent me an email with my ID but without a link to my account. Has anyone else had this problem?
When you get confirmation after someone assigned room. There is a tiny link that says like "view detail" or something. Click that to manage ur room


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 19, 2023, 04:23:56 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 19, 2023, 04:47:59 PM
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According to the Subway website, there is one 24-hour Subway in downtown San Diego, and it is the one at 611 K St Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101.

I'm happy to hear that but my partner is not - I feast on cost effective Subway when travelling as far away as the UK (the cheese and onion sandwiches were great) and Mexico, while she is not a Subway fan.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 19, 2023, 08:32:24 PM
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You know, I did not.  I knew I was on some crappy internet signal (of course, they decided to do the hotel lottery on the exact day of an all-day event for which I had traveled to Paris) but I got to the page that said I had submitted the form at the end so I thought it went through at least.  If it didn't, I guess that would explain why I never got a result email back.  Thanks for letting me know!
Darn, yeah it sounds like maybe they didn't get your form afterall or perhaps your email was not entered properly when you filled it out. Sorry, but I hope you can get a good placement during the general sale!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 19, 2023, 10:16:46 PM
Onpeak charge to my account right at MN with confirmation email from comic-Con 2023 Hotels 5 minutes later.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 19, 2023, 10:18:08 PM
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One more day till Hotelpocalypse Deposit Day!  :D

the end is in sight, thank god!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: smiley424 on April 19, 2023, 10:18:33 PM
Just got my deposit charged to my credit card and confirmation from OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 19, 2023, 10:32:06 PM
Received my confirmation that my card was charged for the deposit and my card is showing the charge now. The only problem is that despite [email protected] being whitelisted for that email for years now, the email went straight to junk/spam. So make sure to keep an eye on that folder when you're expecting a confirmation. I swear, I have to whitelist this email every damn year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 19, 2023, 11:02:37 PM
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Just got my deposit charged to my credit card and confirmation from OnPeak.
Me too! It’s real!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 19, 2023, 11:46:53 PM
Got my deposit confirmation at 10:22pm PDT.  I can rest easy now!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xio on April 20, 2023, 01:26:36 AM
Hotel deposit email and charge confirmed, woot!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 20, 2023, 02:28:34 AM
So my laptop is right next to me in bed, and I wake up around 5:00 am, and I can't get right back to sleep, so I decide to check my email.  I start to see a bunch of emails from the forum in my inbox, and my first thought is..."don't you people sleep".  :). Then I spy an email from my credit card company with the subject 'Credit Card Transaction exceeds alert limit you set', which wakes me up completely.  It's the one I've been waiting for.   :). Thank You God and @Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314)   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 20, 2023, 05:25:47 AM
Got my confirmation email and my card has been charged. What a relief
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 20, 2023, 05:29:53 AM
I just think it's funny that 1a EST is 10p PST on 4/19 (which is the time zone that oP usually works on)...so, technically the charge showed up on 4/19...

Consistent Inconsistency  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 20, 2023, 06:22:53 AM
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So my laptop is right next to me in bed, and I wake up around 5:00 am, and I can't get right back to sleep, so I decide to check my email.  I start to see a bunch of emails from the forum in my inbox, and my first thought is..."don't you people sleep".  :). Then I spy an email from my credit card company with the subject 'Credit Card Transaction exceeds alert limit you set', which wakes me up completely.  It's the one I've been waiting for.   :). Thank You God and @Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314)

I hope that you were able to authorize the charge to let it go through!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 20, 2023, 06:45:59 AM
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I hope that you were able to authorize the charge to let it go through!

It's just an alert I set up to notify me if a charge is over a certain amount.  It basically says I can dispute it if I don't recognize it.  Of course that ain't gonna happen.   :)

I see the charge on my account, so we're good!!!!   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 20, 2023, 07:21:45 AM
This just got really real! I got my deposit notification from OnPeak. I am so excited for this trip. This past year has been awful and I really need to enjoy myself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on April 20, 2023, 07:32:50 AM
Anyone know how to change the name on the reservation?  Do we have to call?

I see where to change e-mail/phone but doesn't look like an option to change reservation name online.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 20, 2023, 07:46:45 AM
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I just think it's funny that 1a EST is 10p PST on 4/19 (which is the time zone that oP usually works on)...so, technically the charge showed up on 4/19...

Consistent Inconsistency  :D

I think the system (at least for charging) may be on EST, given all these charges started after midnight there so far.

Anyway, I received the email last night while I was asleep. Certainly was a nice confirmation to wake up to!  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 20, 2023, 07:58:42 AM
Only time I will be happy to see a charge that high.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 20, 2023, 08:09:15 AM
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Anyone know how to change the name on the reservation?  Do we have to call?

I see where to change e-mail/phone but doesn't look like an option to change reservation name online.

Yes you will need to contact Onpeak for. that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 20, 2023, 08:47:54 AM
I'm excited to get a deposit too...but isn't the notification of the deposit a little early? Wasn't it supposed to be tonight?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 20, 2023, 08:50:22 AM
Deposits are due by tonight, they didn't specify when they would be charging. Just that they would be charged today.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 20, 2023, 09:16:21 AM
I am still shocked they waited until the last day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 20, 2023, 09:24:45 AM
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Anyone know how to change the name on the reservation?  Do we have to call?

I see where to change e-mail/phone but doesn't look like an option to change reservation name online.

I called them to fix names and it was very easy and the wait wasn't very long. They had my name listed as both the occupant and roommate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 20, 2023, 09:27:51 AM
For the general hotel openings I’m creating 30 accounts and going to operate each browser with my fingers and toes separately simultaneously
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 20, 2023, 09:34:34 AM
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For the general hotel openings I’m creating 30 accounts and going to operate each browser with my fingers and toes separately simultaneously

That's impressive and something I'd definitely like to see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on April 20, 2023, 09:35:16 AM
Just called and swapped names.  Quick and easy.

They also let me update the contact e-mail and phone number.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 20, 2023, 09:57:02 AM
I got my charge and confirmation email last night as well! I feel so much less stress knowing my reservation is "real" now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 20, 2023, 10:03:46 AM
If you've gotten a room from someone on the forum please fill out this very short form & give them a Karma point

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexAuOqYAsksRwH2T_8AYZAu3Jn-1DdraWRoYBIllBcj0OVeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 20, 2023, 12:46:13 PM
For anyone who is staying at HBF or Hilton Gaslamp, sign up for extra Hhonors points!

https://thepointsguy.com/deals/hilton-honors-bonus-points-offer/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 20, 2023, 12:58:23 PM
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For the general hotel openings I’m creating 30 accounts and going to operate each browser with my fingers and toes separately simultaneously
please live stream that. Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 20, 2023, 12:59:11 PM
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For anyone who is staying at HBF or Hilton Gaslamp, sing up for extra Hhonors points!

https://thepointsguy.com/deals/hilton-honors-bonus-points-offer/

I wish I could get into one of those. I’ve got gold status with Hilton. We got the Intercontinental and I’m very happy we got a room but I think I’m going to try to get HBF or Hilton Gaslamp on the 25th. It’s nice that the IC is on the shuttle route and still walkable if necessary. I’m recovering from thyroid cancer and I still get winded/tired easily so it would be nice to be close enough to rest if needed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 20, 2023, 01:04:25 PM
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For anyone who is staying at HBF or Hilton Gaslamp, sing up for extra Hhonors points!

https://thepointsguy.com/deals/hilton-honors-bonus-points-offer/
Awesome! Gotta do this with my Embassy Suites reservation too. Much thanks.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 20, 2023, 01:46:51 PM
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For anyone who is staying at HBF or Hilton Gaslamp, sing up for extra Hhonors points!

https://thepointsguy.com/deals/hilton-honors-bonus-points-offer/
Thank you for the info!!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 20, 2023, 06:19:39 PM
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For anyone who is staying at HBF or Hilton Gaslamp, sign up for extra Hhonors points!

https://thepointsguy.com/deals/hilton-honors-bonus-points-offer/

Won't lie, it was super weird to not inserting my HHonors account number this year for our SDCC hotel reservation. On the bright side, I guess I can finally check out what it'll be like to stay directly in the Gaslamp Quarter instead of across the pedestrian bridge. As we're likely not camping this year, who knows, maybe we'll prefer it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 20, 2023, 08:40:53 PM
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I'm excited to get a deposit too...but isn't the notification of the deposit a little early? Wasn't it supposed to be tonight?

OnPeak is based in Chicago and I got my notice at 10:22pm my time which makes it 12:22am their time (the next day), so technically they got back to us on the 20th!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 21, 2023, 04:21:39 AM
it's finally official...the 'Pending' is gone from my credit card charge  :D
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: nightshade on April 21, 2023, 09:50:33 AM
Hi folks, forgive me if this has been brought up a hundred times already -- but did anyone else NOT receive an email from SDCC announcing the Hotel Sale in the first place?  Neither my spouse or I received anything from Comic-Con.org regarding hotel sale at all, and not in our spam/junk either.  Have received the email every year, so wondering if it was some kind of setting issue or glitch for professionals?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 21, 2023, 09:59:57 AM
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Hi folks, forgive me if this has been brought up a hundred times already -- but did anyone else NOT receive an email from SDCC announcing the Hotel Sale in the first place?  Neither my spouse or I received anything from Comic-Con.org regarding hotel sale at all, and not in our spam/junk either.  Have received the email every year, so wondering if it was some kind of setting issue or glitch for professionals?

My husband got one but I didn't. I checked all of my folders and then obsessed over whether or not I had badges. The only thing I can think is that the box to receive emails wasn't checked in CCI.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 21, 2023, 11:40:40 AM
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Hi folks, forgive me if this has been brought up a hundred times already -- but did anyone else NOT receive an email from SDCC announcing the Hotel Sale in the first place?  Neither my spouse or I received anything from Comic-Con.org regarding hotel sale at all, and not in our spam/junk either.  Have received the email every year, so wondering if it was some kind of setting issue or glitch for professionals?

I have a friend who falls under Pro Reg, and they didn't get the hotel sale announcement email either.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 21, 2023, 11:53:22 AM
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I have a friend who falls under Pro Reg, and they didn't get the hotel sale announcement email either.

I’m a Pro Reg and DID get the email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 21, 2023, 12:43:48 PM
I'm press and DID not get the email, but our key contact did.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dol3 on April 21, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
I saw this video on Onpeak's website that kinda previews what the open sale will probably look like

https://www.onpeak.com/how-to-make-a-reservation/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 21, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
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I saw this video on Onpeak's website that kinda previews what the open sale will probably look like

https://www.onpeak.com/how-to-make-a-reservation/
Somehow, I don't think it will be like that at all lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dol3 on April 21, 2023, 03:40:35 PM
Should have phrased it better.  More of a visual guide for the process of booking the room on the site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 21, 2023, 04:26:45 PM
Now I'll be disappointed if that music is not playing in the background everytime I go to OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 21, 2023, 05:53:56 PM
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Hi folks, forgive me if this has been brought up a hundred times already -- but did anyone else NOT receive an email from SDCC announcing the Hotel Sale in the first place?  Neither my spouse or I received anything from Comic-Con.org regarding hotel sale at all, and not in our spam/junk either.  Have received the email every year, so wondering if it was some kind of setting issue or glitch for professionals?

Have you both verified that your communication settings in the MemberID system are correct? I believe when they migrated servers/systems, some people experienced that their communication settings were defaulted/changed and they had to go back and fix them when they noticed the lack of e-mails.

If so, I don't really know what else it could be, other than possibly your email servers. What domain does your emails go through? I know, for example, aol/yahoo domains had an issue with one of the OnPeak emails about confirmation receipts. I believe those domains have also had problems for other instances in the past too (Funko was mentioned I believe.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 21, 2023, 06:57:04 PM
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I saw this video on Onpeak's website that kinda previews what the open sale will probably look like

https://www.onpeak.com/how-to-make-a-reservation/

I was like wow lots of choices and you even get pleasant music.

That said I was also one of the ones that didn't receive the hotel email and thus missed the sale. I have never had problems receiving emails for the con so I am not really sure what happened.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 22, 2023, 07:15:03 AM
Congrats to everyone who was able to make their deposit this week?  For those who did not get a room, are we supposed to receive a link to the general onsale if we specified that on the lottery form?

Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 22, 2023, 07:54:49 AM
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Congrats to everyone who was able to make their deposit this week?  For those who did not get a room, are we supposed to receive a link to the general onsale if we specified that on the lottery form?

Thanks!
I would be pro active and keep an ear to this site/twitter/the cci hotel page.  Email is not full proof. There's way to many ways it can get caught in the transfer
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 22, 2023, 09:53:51 AM
Thanks!  Now, I need to get twitter!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 22, 2023, 09:57:07 AM
Still worried I won’t get a Premium hotel spot on general sale! And if that busts I need to worry about parking lotto next
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 22, 2023, 11:51:21 AM
Do people still hope for hotels that are right next to the convention center ie MMM ,Hilton Bay front , Omni, Or expectation gets lower during general sales? I remember I was able to get another room at the Wyndham Bayfront pretty  easily way after the lotto last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MaestraMissJ on April 22, 2023, 12:50:13 PM
  Is anyone else here a professional? Does anyone else think this might have been a factor as to why some got their hotels and others didn't?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 22, 2023, 12:51:00 PM
Hotel Motel Holiday day Inn, if your Inpeak submission starts actin up. Then you crash with friends
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 22, 2023, 12:59:12 PM
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  Is anyone else here a professional? Does anyone else think this might have been a factor as to why some got their hotels and others didn't?

I have a friend with a pro badge and she got nada.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 22, 2023, 01:14:33 PM
Even Germain Lussier got put somewhere far out. 

https://twitter.com/germainlussier/status/1648032927689895936?s=61&t=lXSgir3x29SWkXNxgnr8rw
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 22, 2023, 02:55:49 PM
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Do people still hope for hotels that are right next to the convention center ie MMM ,Hilton Bay front , Omni, Or expectation gets lower during general sales? I remember I was able to get another room at the Wyndham Bayfront pretty  easily way after the lotto last year.

Rooms from all hotels will pop up, but it's not a guarantee. It's really is just a matter of supply and if people cancel their reservations, either due to having a better hotel or unforeseen circumstances meaning they can no longer go to SDCC.

What you'll often find is rooms pop up, but not for all SDCC dates. So you may see a room available for just Thur/Fri, or even just Wed. What I've done in the past is if a good downtown room pops up for Fri/Sat, I'll nab it and hope that same hotel will eventually have Wed/Thur, or a nearby hotel will have those dates available. I've done hotel hopping in the past -- not ideal, but worth it to be in downtown.

The thing is, if you happen to see one of the big four (MMM / HBF / Omni / MGH) pop up, jump on it immediately. More than likely it's one room and it'll be gone within minutes, if not seconds. If you wait for someone in this thread to post of its availability, more than likely it'll be gone by the time you go to OnPeak. This is really a game of luck and timing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 22, 2023, 03:28:44 PM
Hoping that Onpeak is as quick and as snappy as that demo went the sale goes live.  Definitely dug the music.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 22, 2023, 03:57:03 PM
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Do people still hope for hotels that are right next to the convention center ie MMM ,Hilton Bay front , Omni, Or expectation gets lower during general sales? I remember I was able to get another room at the Wyndham Bayfront pretty  easily way after the lotto last year.

I have seen lots of statements from folk that are going to try for close hotels still.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 22, 2023, 04:09:17 PM
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  Is anyone else here a professional? Does anyone else think this might have been a factor as to why some got their hotels and others didn't?

I'm a professional and I got nothing in the lottery. I only have a hotel through the kindness of a member here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 22, 2023, 04:12:26 PM
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Still worried I won’t get a Premium hotel spot on general sale! And if that busts I need to worry about parking lotto next

Don't worry. I didn't get anything last year in the lottery, but was able to get a downtown hotel in the general sale.
It was the Wyndam Bayside, which worked for me.
I thought I got it in the lottery, but now I'm remembering I did the general sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: weemiji on April 22, 2023, 04:17:56 PM
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  Is anyone else here a professional? Does anyone else think this might have been a factor as to why some got their hotels and others didn't?

I have a professional badge, got into the form at about 4 minutes and got nothing.  My friend who also has a professional badge (we are in the same field/do the same job) got into the form at 5 minutes and received a hotel that was on my list.  My friend who is using one of my guest badges got in under 30 seconds and got her first choice.  I really doubt the type of badge matters at all tbh, form access time definitely matters in most cases but otherwise it seems a bit random.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 22, 2023, 05:20:06 PM
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Do people still hope for hotels that are right next to the convention center ie MMM ,Hilton Bay front , Omni, Or expectation gets lower during general sales? I remember I was able to get another room at the Wyndham Bayfront pretty  easily way after the lotto last year.

If you can wait long enough than the closer we get to the con, more of the big hotels start popping up. That's said towards the end they can be ridiculously priced. I got the Hardrock in early June last year on a random drop. So it's definitely possible to get a close hotel. Since I missed the hotel sale this year, I hope I get lucky and am able to get something close.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on April 22, 2023, 08:12:22 PM
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Still worried I won’t get a Premium hotel spot on general sale! And if that busts I need to worry about parking lotto next
Depends on what you mean by Premium. If you are diligent about checking the general sale site, then you’ll certainly find something downtown.

Flexibility is key. Someone that will only accept a few hotels is, of course, going to have a much more difficult time.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 23, 2023, 09:45:39 AM
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Hotel Motel Holiday day Inn, if your Inpeak submission starts actin up. Then you crash with friends

Oh my goodness...I have been listening to old school music all morning.  Yes!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 23, 2023, 02:23:05 PM
What times does the onsale usually start?  I'm on the east coast and will probably be in a meeting when it opens up.  At least, the lottery was during lunch!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 23, 2023, 02:53:49 PM
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What times does the onsale usually start?  I'm on the east coast and will probably be in a meeting when it opens up.  At least, the lottery was during lunch!

I don't know if there is a "usually start" time. I don't know if we'll even get email notifications. But if last year is any indication, it'll probably be around 9am PST / 12pm EST. I'm basing this off the timestamp of the tweet from SDCC Blog last year:
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1529494422978760708
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 24, 2023, 06:37:39 AM
I wonder why OnPeak even ask for information like your status:  Professional, Attendee, etc. or if you want to be put on the list to be emailed when the General Hotel goes live, etc.  IF --they do not use it for the good of the process...from our POV, that is.  Maybe for statistics or something on their end, but, I want those things to help us get what we need.  Do not make me spend precious seconds thinking about things that do not help us.  ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 24, 2023, 08:02:54 AM
I wondered the same thing….
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 24, 2023, 09:26:54 AM
I suspect that it's to mollify those of us who complain that the lottery is open to everyone and not just attendees. People who do not have badges and just come down to participate in offsites are taking hotel rooms that are supposed to be for con attendees. Asking for the 'badge type' makes it seem like CCI is tracking this and actually cares about the issue.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 24, 2023, 09:58:40 AM
Did anyone get the email about the general sale yet? I haven't gotten anything and I checked the box. What's the link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 24, 2023, 10:02:13 AM
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Did anyone get the email about the general sale yet? I haven't gotten anything and I checked the box. What's the link?

The general sale is tomorrow.  So the email probably isn’t going out until tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 24, 2023, 10:06:51 AM
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Did anyone get the email about the general sale yet? I haven't gotten anything and I checked the box. What's the link?

It sure would be nice to get an email link before tomorrow...however---who knows?  Nothing yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 24, 2023, 10:51:50 AM
I would guess for a release at 10 CT, 8 PT, 11 ET
^^^ complete guess on my part 
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 24, 2023, 11:44:00 AM
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I would guess for a release at 10 CT, 8 PT, 11 ET
^^^ complete guess on my part 
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This should be about right based on last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 24, 2023, 11:59:17 AM
Just moved some some early morning meetings and hoping to be working from home around 10 Central.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 24, 2023, 01:32:34 PM
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I would guess for a release at 10 CT, 8 PT, 11 ET
^^^ complete guess on my part 
:smilie_confused_dontknow:

What about us MT folks  :cry:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 24, 2023, 02:36:08 PM
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I wonder why OnPeak even ask for information like your status:  Professional, Attendee, etc. or if you want to be put on the list to be emailed when the General Hotel goes live, etc.  IF --they do not use it for the good of the process...from our POV, that is.  Maybe for statistics or something on their end, but, I want those things to help us get what we need.  Do not make me spend precious seconds thinking about things that do not help us.  ::)

I wouldn't put down anything for optional fields.  Don't want to give more reason for onpeak to throw out your form or penalize your timestamp for whatever bizarre reason.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 24, 2023, 02:51:53 PM
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If you can wait long enough than the closer we get to the con, more of the big hotels start popping up. That's said towards the end they can be ridiculously priced. I got the Hardrock in early June last year on a random drop. So it's definitely possible to get a close hotel. Since I missed the hotel sale this year, I hope I get lucky and am able to get something close.

How much more was Hard Rock charging for a room in June?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 24, 2023, 03:47:51 PM
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I wouldn't put down anything for optional fields.  Don't want to give more reason for onpeak to throw out your form or penalize your timestamp for whatever bizarre reason.

Right, that was my same thinking. I didn't want to give out information that was not mandatory and to avoid the chance of any bugs in the system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 24, 2023, 03:57:50 PM
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How much more was Hard Rock charging for a room in June?

OnPeak only sells rooms at the posted Con rate, which does not change. Whenever you get the room through them, the price will be the same. The key is getting the room at all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 24, 2023, 04:24:42 PM
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OnPeak only sells rooms at the posted Con rate, which does not change. Whenever you get the room through them, the price will be the same. The key is getting the room at all.
Ok. But the person I quoted said it could get ridiculously priced as it got closer to the con dates. I was curious as to how much more it was.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 24, 2023, 04:29:41 PM
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Ok. But the person I quoted said it could get ridiculously priced as it got closer to the con dates. I was curious as to how much more it was.


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I don't think that's correct, but I'm not 100% sure. The OnPeak sale should just be for hotel rooms in CCI's contracted "block" though, and the contract only allows them to sell rooms at the rate agreed to in the contract. I guess it's possible that toward the end they start also selling non-block rooms, but I personally haven't seen it.

It's possible the person you quoted was talking about shoulder dates or booking directly with the hotels... the direct hotel rates for during Con are already ridiculous and will only get more so the closer we get to July.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Xircuits on April 24, 2023, 04:33:28 PM
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I don't think that's correct, but I'm not 100% sure. The OnPeak sale should just be for hotel rooms in CCI's contracted "block" though, and the contract only allows them to sell rooms at the rate agreed to in the contract. I guess it's possible that toward the end they start also selling non-block rooms, but I personally haven't seen it.

It's possible the person you quoted was talking about shoulder dates or booking directly with the hotels... the direct hotel rates for during Con are already ridiculous and will only get more so the closer we get to July.
Ok, I don’t know why you’re trying to correct me specifically as I haven’t stated anything wrong. I was only inquiring. Trying to find out more information. Perhaps you should correct the person I quoted from?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 24, 2023, 04:36:40 PM
I'm sorry, I am not trying to correct anyone. I am just trying to make sure the information here is correct for everyone. I'm sharing what I know about the hotel sale, but I'm aware that I don't know everything and might have missed something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 24, 2023, 07:08:17 PM
I think there is confusion regarding booking through OnPeak and booking through the hotel itself. 

As it gets closer to the con some hotels release additional rooms to the general public as well as to OnPeak.  The OnPeak rooms are at the con rate, the same as being paid by those who got rooms last week.

The rooms released on the hotels own websites, on the other hand, can be much more expensive.  I've seen MGH and MMM for sure, and there are probably other hotels as well, that are available at over $1000/night.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 24, 2023, 07:42:46 PM
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I think there is confusion regarding booking through OnPeak and booking through the hotel itself. 

As it gets closer to the con some hotels release additional rooms to the general public as well as to OnPeak.  The OnPeak rooms are at the con rate, the same as being paid by those who got rooms last week.

The rooms released on the hotels own websites, on the other hand, can be much more expensive.  I've seen MGH and MMM for sure, and there are probably other hotels as well, that are available at over $1000/night.

Currently Manchester Grand Hyatt 2-bed rooms are going for $1,284/night.

You can buy 74 one-dozen boxes of donuts --- 888 donuts worth -- from Dunkin across the street from the hotel for that price.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 24, 2023, 08:48:20 PM
Still no email about the general sale. Does anyone know if the reservations can be cancelled once made?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 24, 2023, 08:59:14 PM
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Still no email about the general sale. Does anyone know if the reservations can be cancelled once made?
You can cancel before May 1st (on or before I forget) and only lose your tech fee - it’s like 30-40 bucks. I’m willing to sacrifice that amount to get a closer hotel.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 24, 2023, 09:16:43 PM
What’s up with this 25th waitlist sale
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 24, 2023, 09:17:20 PM
Waiting waiting
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 24, 2023, 09:29:56 PM
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Currently Manchester Grand Hyatt 2-bed rooms are going for $1,284/night.

You can buy 74 one-dozen boxes of donuts --- 888 donuts worth -- from Dunkin across the street from the hotel for that price.

I wonder if anyone actually books those rooms at that price? (Also, I appreciate the conversion from USD to DD [Dunkin' Donuts]!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 24, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
So for the left over room listed on Comiccon site are they inflated prices also
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 25, 2023, 12:05:47 AM
no

if you go thru the onpeak link that they'll send out, the general sale is the same as the lottery hotel prices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 25, 2023, 04:07:10 AM
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Currently Manchester Grand Hyatt 2-bed rooms are going for $1,284/night.

You can buy 74 one-dozen boxes of donuts --- 888 donuts worth -- from Dunkin across the street from the hotel for that price.
These outrageous prices from the hotels happen every year.  I wonder if media outlets covering the event  or studios pay this rate to get lodging for their support staff. Maybe EW, HBO, or Amazon doesn’t mind paying that rate.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 25, 2023, 04:27:31 AM
It’s supply and demand.  Demand for downtown hotels is at its highest during SDCC.  But b/c of the hotel block, general supply is very low.  As a result, market price for rooms is usually about 5x the normal rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 25, 2023, 06:15:31 AM
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I don't think that's correct, but I'm not 100% sure. The OnPeak sale should just be for hotel rooms in CCI's contracted "block" though, and the contract only allows them to sell rooms at the rate agreed to in the contract. I guess it's possible that toward the end they start also selling non-block rooms, but I personally haven't seen it.

It's possible the person you quoted was talking about shoulder dates or booking directly with the hotels... the direct hotel rates for during Con are already ridiculous and will only get more so the closer we get to July.

I do recall that there was one year when it got very close to the con, and onPeak started selling rooms that were NOT in the CCI block... so those rooms were direct from the hotels, at whatever rate the hotels were charging. That might be the situation of which this other person was thinking.

If you want a nostalgic trip down memory lane... in 2009, I had a room booked direct at MMM for $250 per night. Then I found HBF on Priceline in early July for $190. I canceled MMM and stayed at HBF. They put me in a room looking over the Hall H lawn without even asking (and I wouldn't have known to ask, since it was my first time staying there).

Good times, good times...  :sport_25: <---- walking down memory lane
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 06:43:43 AM
HR was 900 a night last year booked directly with them and yeah this was towards the end of start of July.

Good luck to everyone today :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 06:46:17 AM
Wishing everyone good luck today! Thank you to all who helped others secure rooms! Excelsior!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 07:19:28 AM
Please, what's the link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 25, 2023, 07:26:06 AM
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Please, what's the link?
No link yet
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 25, 2023, 07:28:03 AM
Anyone else refreshing the hotel page and their email like crazy for the past few hours? LOL!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 25, 2023, 07:29:02 AM
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Anyone else refreshing the hotel page and their email like crazy for the past few hours? LOL!
Yes lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 07:33:34 AM
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Anyone else refreshing the hotel page and their email like crazy for the past few hours? LOL!

What's the hotel page link, please?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 25, 2023, 07:36:01 AM
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What's the hotel page link, please?
Again, there isn't one yet


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 07:37:06 AM
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Again, there isn't one yet


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What page is everyone refreshing? Can I have that link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 25, 2023, 07:38:12 AM
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What page is everyone refreshing? Can I have that link?
Probably the cci hotels page waiting for link


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bertonebeatle on April 25, 2023, 07:39:28 AM
Hey, what's the link?

Just kidding.

Ugh so much anxiety now. I can't get back to my day until this is resolved.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 25, 2023, 08:05:49 AM
I was really hoping the sale would go live at 8am PDT... I guess not.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 25, 2023, 08:08:09 AM
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I was really hoping the sale would go live at 8am PDT... I guess not.

I have a friend who said it went live last year at 8:22 am PST LOL.  I'm obsessively waiting. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 08:08:59 AM
I'm guessing 8:30 PT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 25, 2023, 08:09:36 AM
(https://j.gifs.com/ElomLN.gif)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 25, 2023, 08:10:33 AM
Story of the morning
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 25, 2023, 08:11:09 AM
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(https://j.gifs.com/ElomLN.gif)

Is it weird I kind of miss those days?! LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 25, 2023, 08:11:32 AM
Who else says the word "refresh" when they keep hitting the button?  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mllNY on April 25, 2023, 08:22:32 AM
but whats the link
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 25, 2023, 08:23:13 AM
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but whats the link

I thought you had it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 08:23:38 AM
But why is the link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 25, 2023, 08:24:41 AM
Found it.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.xha6mObGeFbHzkq6Iu1ylgHaKJ?pid=ImgDet&rs=1)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 08:24:47 AM
I wonder which will post first

Our Email

CC.Org website

Twitter CC Page
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: emeron729 on April 25, 2023, 08:24:53 AM
But who is the link
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 25, 2023, 08:25:26 AM
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But why is the link?

I'll do you one better.  WHO is the link?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mllNY on April 25, 2023, 08:26:06 AM
the link is just a concept in your mind. forget the link, be the link!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 08:26:48 AM
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Found it.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.xha6mObGeFbHzkq6Iu1ylgHaKJ?pid=ImgDet&rs=1)

Do tell  :) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 08:34:08 AM
(makes mystical pass) This is not the link that you are looking for.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 25, 2023, 08:39:37 AM
There's a queue to view my reservation. Should be up anytime now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 08:42:21 AM
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There's a queue to view my reservation. Should be up anytime now.

Where?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 08:43:08 AM
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There's a queue to view my reservation. Should be up anytime now.

What do you mean?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 25, 2023, 08:49:46 AM
I got a room in the first sale and when I try to log in to view my reservation a queue pops up to wait in line. It mentions that you have 15min to make reservations and that inventory is live and can be taken at any moment. Additionally, it says you can refresh up to 3 times within a 10min interval or you will lose your place in the queue it line.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 25, 2023, 08:49:56 AM
come on link I have a busy day today hehe leaving for Vietnam in 2 days got lots of stuff to do.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 25, 2023, 08:50:27 AM
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but whats the link
Behave
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 08:51:45 AM
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I got a room in the first sale and when I try to log in to view my reservation a queue pops up to wait in line. It mentions that you have 15min to make reservations and that inventory is live and can be taken at any moment. Additionally, it says you can refresh up to 3 times within a 10min interval or you will lose your place in the queue it line.

You have to refresh at least 3 times in 10 minutes, or you cannot refresh more than 3 times in 10 minuutes?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 25, 2023, 08:54:29 AM
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You have to refresh at least 3 times in 10 minutes, or you cannot refresh more than 3 times in 10 minuutes?

COPY AND PASTE BELOW. It looks like the website is glitching as well.

You Have Left the Waiting Room for Official Hotels
You have lost your place in line. Users can rejoin up to 3 times within 10 minutes. Click the button below to rejoin the waiting room at the end of the line.
What is this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 08:55:42 AM
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COPY AND PASTE BELOW. It looks like the website is glitching as well.

You Have Left the Waiting Room for Official Hotels
You have lost your place in line. Users can rejoin up to 3 times within 10 minutes. Click the button below to rejoin the waiting room at the end of the line.
What is this?

I don't see the link yet on CCs page
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on April 25, 2023, 08:57:03 AM
COPY AND PASTE FROM QUEUE-IT WAITING ROOM

You are in line for Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotels
Your place in line is based on the time in which you accessed the Comic-Con 2023 housing link. When it is your turn, you will have 15 minutes to enter the site which offers real-time hotel inventory available for sale.

Warning: Do not attempt to access the Comic-Con 2023 hotel site from multiple tabs in your browser or you may experience errors.
What is this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2023, 08:57:42 AM


I think this link is for folks who are adding a room. it may not work but there is a running man
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 08:58:37 AM
Copy and Paster what?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 09:01:35 AM
When did the link go live?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2023, 09:01:52 AM
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Copy and Paster what?
whne your on the running man page the url is different then the one I listed above. don't c/p the running man page url
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sangelus on April 25, 2023, 09:02:45 AM
The link is up on the CCI page
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 25, 2023, 09:03:21 AM
So...another running man... >:(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 25, 2023, 09:03:54 AM
Link is live on CCI
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 25, 2023, 09:05:06 AM
Was able to book MMM. Phew
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:06:16 AM
Got the Hilton Bayfront!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 25, 2023, 09:06:46 AM
There's a waiting room of doom. C'mon little guy, walk faster!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ratcub on April 25, 2023, 09:07:48 AM
internal service error!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 25, 2023, 09:08:41 AM
Not even halfway and i logged in right away THIS IS NOT MY YEAR FOR LUCK!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:09:01 AM
Mine went to 500 error! And made me restart!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2023, 09:10:03 AM
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Mine went to 500 error! And made me restart!
that's what i got too
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 09:10:29 AM
Just Got MMM woooohooooo! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 09:10:58 AM
I used the link in the email with no problem.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:11:41 AM
MGH is still available all nights. Looking at live inventory now.

EDIT: Aaaand it's gone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:11:56 AM
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that's what i got too
Man where did I go wrong! Not my year. I just got another 500 error.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 25, 2023, 09:12:11 AM
Keep tryin peeps, wins are showing up here left n right!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 09:12:39 AM
Westin Gaslamp is Available all days!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2023, 09:12:58 AM
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I used the link in the email with no problem.
what is this mysterious 'email' that u speak off?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 09:13:59 AM
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Man where did I go wrong! Not my year. I just got another 500 error.
I got the error too I just went back and refreshed and it worked fine
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 09:14:16 AM
From CCI
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:14:36 AM
I'm curious if the Pendry was available at all for anyone? I see that it's greyed out and have always been curious about it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:14:43 AM
500 error multiple times
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 25, 2023, 09:15:01 AM
I never received any hotel link from CCI. Relied solely on the link from the CCI site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:15:57 AM
got mmm for one darn day Thur-Fri. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:17:23 AM
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I got the error too I just went back and refreshed and it worked fine

I refreshed and it took me back to the beginning. So upsetting. I'll keep trying though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 25, 2023, 09:20:46 AM
So every different OnPeak link I tried, including the one to modify my existing reservation, threw a 406 error for the first ELEVEN MINUTES after the general sale went live for other people. I'm so mad right now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:20:59 AM
Anyone can update us on what's left?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:21:56 AM
Pathetic.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:23:00 AM
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Anyone can update us on what's left?

Closest hotels with all nights available are Westin Bayview and The Guild.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 25, 2023, 09:23:12 AM
Had the MMM but lost it.  ARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 25, 2023, 09:23:18 AM
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Anyone can update us on what's left?
Within a mile, I still see The Hotel Republic and the Intercontinental.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 09:23:52 AM
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I refreshed and it took me back to the beginning. So upsetting. I'll keep trying though.
same here took me back to the beginning but the running man went in fast 3 seconds lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on April 25, 2023, 09:23:56 AM
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Anyone can update us on what's left?

For Wed-Sun, the only available hotels have a distance of 1.0 miles or more
edit: Hotel Republic currently the closest at 0.9
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 25, 2023, 09:24:03 AM
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Had the MMM but lost it.  ARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Had a quad bayfront room checking out & poof  so I feel you


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 09:26:05 AM
I had HBF as well and went poof gone too then acted quickly on MMM lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:26:14 AM
Literally had the MMM and it gave a 505 only ONE window open. What the hell?

 So now we have one day there Thr to Fri only.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 25, 2023, 09:26:39 AM
got denied 2 times with room gone before i got the westin bayview.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:27:06 AM
I am guessing the next major inventory update will be in 24 hours or so. I received an email saying "Charge Pending" after booking a room with the following:

'Thank you for booking in the hotel block with onPeak. As the official housing provider of Comic-Con International San Diego 2023, we're here to make sure you have the best possible stay.

Charge Pending: Your room is being held while we attempt to process the credit card on file. See the below Payment Information for more details. You will receive a final confirmation within 24 hours of the completed transaction."

So if any peoples' cards decline, they will be sent back to the OnPeak system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:28:02 AM
Finally through and all that's left is hotels 5.8 miles or more away. So sad. I was in initially at 9:06 only to get errors.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 25, 2023, 09:28:35 AM
Slim pickings now. Unless you want broken days in different hotels. Sigh I'll rely now on cancellations.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 25, 2023, 09:28:57 AM
I just got the email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 25, 2023, 09:29:57 AM
Hard Rock was probably the only hotel I saw with no availability
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 25, 2023, 09:30:18 AM
Not looking good this year.  Page crashed twice and missed ones filling out the form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 25, 2023, 09:31:45 AM
I feel like this was a downgrade from last year's experience? I mean when the wait-list opened last year after the second round of hotel lottery, it just... opened. Kind of unfair to have a FCFS for something they didn't have allotted a specific time for.... Not everyone has the time to sit and wait for the page to load (people work!), But if they had a specific time at least they would have a chance?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:32:12 AM
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Finally through and all that's left is hotels 5.8 miles or more away. So sad. I was in initially at 9:06 only to get errors.

Similar here Kamis.

Was in 9:03/12:03

Will look out for both of us for MMM and others close :) .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 25, 2023, 09:34:44 AM
This didn't go well. In at 9:01 and no double occupancy anything for the full stay. Ugh.

Going to need a lot of help this year  :drinking01:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:35:18 AM
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Similar here Kamis.

Was in 9:03/12:03

Will look out for both of us for MMM and others close :) .

Thanks!! :)

It's interesting that some of us got errors no matter what we tried. I guess it just wasn't our day today.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 09:35:55 AM
In typical OnPeak/SDCC fashion...they just posted to their Twitter/FB that rooms were open 4 minutes ago. Not much left at that point lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 25, 2023, 09:38:00 AM
At this point, I'll just succumb to staying out in hotel circle and using the shuttles.  :497:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 09:41:27 AM
Finally got the email with the link. Lol A little late me thinks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 09:44:41 AM
Got the email at 9:01
Got in at 9:06 with one error and failed at getting the HBF
Got MMM at 9:09
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 25, 2023, 09:45:33 AM
I got the email twice! At 9:01am and 9:32am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 09:45:44 AM
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In typical OnPeak/SDCC fashion...they just posted to their Twitter/FB that rooms were open 4 minutes ago. Not much left at that point lol

Pathetic.

No other word for it :( .

Congrats of course to our fellow members.

Not sure with us literally having 1 room Thur-Fri at the MMM  :undecided: .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 25, 2023, 09:54:18 AM
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I got the email twice! At 9:01am and 9:32am.
I did as well!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 25, 2023, 10:00:17 AM
Shows everything is unavailable now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 25, 2023, 10:03:12 AM
I got nothing :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 25, 2023, 10:05:37 AM
It's definitely worth checking off and on, you never know if something will pop up that works for the dates (or partial dates) that you need
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 10:07:02 AM
Checking randomly can definitely net you a room! I'll say the MGH of all of the "big" hotels tends to appear the most often.

And normally a few weeks before the con, there's a drop of major rooms at places like the Bayfront/MMM/etc. So don't lose hope if you still need a room! And check here often, as people like to post availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 10:10:06 AM
Also check on May 1st which is the deadline to cancel for a full refund
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 25, 2023, 10:13:06 AM
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It's definitely worth checking off and on, you never know if something will pop up that works for the dates (or partial dates) that you need

Yeah...Keep checking. 

Just as an example...

A few minutes ago, Springhill Suites was showing unavailable, now it's got one room (which may be gone by the time I post this).  I know it's not up there with the big 5, but it is downtown.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 10:14:44 AM
Just got the confirmation email that my card was charged and it's not pending anymore, I can rest easy now :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on April 25, 2023, 10:20:01 AM
I don't know that there's a perfect system for doing this. However, I'm reasonably certain that OnPeak is terrible at this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 25, 2023, 10:21:14 AM
For those that received two emails for the General Sale today, did both come from CCI or did one come from onpeak?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 10:22:59 AM
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For those that received two emails for the General Sale today, did both come from CCI or did one come from onpeak?

First Email was from OnPeak, second from CCI. One said "Comic-Con 2023 Hotels are Open!" and the second one said "Comic-Con 2023 General Hotel Reservations are Open!"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: abrackishpond on April 25, 2023, 10:23:22 AM
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For those that received two emails for the General Sale today, did both come from CCI or did one come from onpeak?

My first one (9:01am) came from OnPeak. My second one (9:32am) came from CCI.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: emeron729 on April 25, 2023, 10:23:46 AM
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For those that received two emails for the General Sale today, did both come from CCI or did one come from onpeak?
I got the onpeak email at 12:00 EST and the CCI email at 12:17 EST
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 25, 2023, 10:24:35 AM
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For those that received two emails for the General Sale today, did both come from CCI or did one come from onpeak?
I got the first one from OnPeak then minutes later from CCI
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 25, 2023, 10:27:00 AM
I never got the one from onPeak, just the later one from CCI.  :smilie_confused_dontknow:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 25, 2023, 10:27:27 AM
My two nights man have been charged already and got a confirmation email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on April 25, 2023, 10:28:20 AM
Dang, I got in quick ... loaded up MMM double and then onpeak told me I needed to reset my password. When I got back it was gone. Loaded up MGH, by the time hit the button that one was gone.

So then I settled for Mission Valley Doubletree. I've stayed there before and really like it; trolley stop is right by the door. If a great downtown one pops up later I might grab it and just lose my deposit. But I'm happy that the last piece is in place.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 25, 2023, 10:29:25 AM
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I never got the one from onPeak, just the later one from CCI.  :smilie_confused_dontknow:
Weird I received emails for all of my family's ID emails.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 10:30:57 AM
On Peak is definitely terrible at this with that being said,  which method do you guys  prefer? the two rounds of hotel placements with a waitlist or this new one of waiting to enter the general sale?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 25, 2023, 10:34:44 AM
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Weird I received emails for all of my family's ID emails.
Everyone in my family who had a CCI Member ID received an email from CCI.  None received an email from onPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 10:36:14 AM
That was uneventful. Tried to help out some friends but none of the hotels were available that were closest nor did the dates match up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 25, 2023, 10:36:49 AM
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Everyone in my family who had a CCI Member ID received an email from CCI.  None received an email from onPeak.

I never got anything from on-peak.  I even checked spam, and nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 10:39:39 AM
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I never got anything from on-peak.  I even checked spam, and nothing.

There were 2 emails today both from CCI. I got one 11:01 cst and one at 11:35 am cst. The 11:35 one saying general sale is open.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 10:47:02 AM
Looks like May 1st will be the next day to try to get hotels as that is the last day to get full refunds minus the non-refundable service and tech fee which is 3% of the hotel deposit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 25, 2023, 11:09:43 AM
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On Peak is definitely terrible at this with that being said,  which method do you guys  prefer? the two rounds of hotel placements with a waitlist or this new one of waiting to enter the general sale?

I personally liked the 2 round version? I think there was more luck in your control associated with it. After first round you can try to see if anyone had any leftovers, then second round try again for trades, THEN access the wait-list. I was able to slowly move up from the Days inn to Hotel Republic to Hotel Solamar that way and just being on the hunt and I feel like i was in control for a good portion of it (plus some luck). Even helped others which led to making some friends.

This time around it was just one and done, and if you didn't get anything, tough luck. People were more hesitant to trade since there wasn't any guarantee in the general sale, and there was less to go around (or at least it felt like that). More out of my control and due to sheer luck than last time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 25, 2023, 11:27:37 AM
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I personally liked the 2 round version? I think there was more luck in your control associated with it. After first round you can try to see if anyone had any leftovers, then second round try again for trades, THEN access the wait-list. I was able to slowly move up from the Days inn to Hotel Republic to Hotel Solamar that way and just being on the hunt and I feel like i was in control for a good portion of it (plus some luck). Even helped others which led to making some friends.

This time around it was just one and done, and if you didn't get anything, tough luck. People were more hesitant to trade since there wasn't any guarantee in the general sale, and there was less to go around (or at least it felt like that). More out of my control and due to sheer luck than last time.
Agreed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 25, 2023, 11:28:51 AM
In with the rest of you guys.  Got the hotel I wanted and then when I went to check out...POOF!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 25, 2023, 11:42:31 AM
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In with the rest of you guys.  Got the hotel I wanted and then when I went to check out...POOF!

I feel like there should be some sort of cart lock so that this doesn't happen to folks. Otherwise what's the point of waiting in line if someone who comes in after you is able to take your room?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 11:43:42 AM
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On Peak is definitely terrible at this with that being said,  which method do you guys  prefer? the two rounds of hotel placements with a waitlist or this new one of waiting to enter the general sale?
Definitely prefer 2 rounds because at least I got something. Like someone said above you are able to work your way up. This year nothing. I also found less trading or giving away went on. I do wonder if that has to to do with less hotel rooms being available since it seems the big ones are keeping more rooms to sell on their own (bayfront, mmm, mgh, hardrock, guild, US grant all have rooms available at over $1000 a night right now) just a thought since we don't actually know how many rooms the hotels have to make available to the con per their agreement.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 25, 2023, 11:44:11 AM
I think the point of the line is just to not overwhelm OnPeak's site... they don't actually care about the order people are let in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 25, 2023, 11:57:38 AM
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I think the point of the line is just to not overwhelm OnPeak's site... they don't actually care about the order people are let in.

The truth in this makes me sad  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on April 25, 2023, 12:09:38 PM
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I think the point of the line is just to not overwhelm OnPeak's site... they don't actually care about the order people are let in.
Yup because with their one wave they crashed on deposit day lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 25, 2023, 12:11:35 PM
 :headbang: Okay so I was STUPID and went on to the page saw that the Sunday night that I needed was available, put in my information, it said I had a reservation and did I want to update it, well, without really thinking it through (I'm at work and we not only are busy (Recovery room) but we have peds patients that are crying) yes, I want to update and I added the Sunday night to my reservation, but in reality what I did was UPDATE MY RESERVATION TO JUST SUNDAY NIGHT. Yip, it cancelled out my Wednesday night through Sunday night.  :cry:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 12:29:18 PM
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Definitely prefer 2 rounds because at least I got something. Like someone said above you are able to work your way up. This year nothing. I also found less trading or giving away went on. I do wonder if that has to to do with less hotel rooms being available since it seems the big ones are keeping more rooms to sell on their own (bayfront, mmm, mgh, hardrock, guild, US grant all have rooms available at over $1000 a night right now) just a thought since we don't actually know how many rooms the hotels have to make available to the con per their agreement.

Totally a business's right, but asking for over $1000 is kind of disgusting.

$1449 at the MMM. Unbelievable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 25, 2023, 12:32:21 PM
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:headbang: Okay so I was STUPID and went on to the page saw that the Sunday night that I needed was available, put in my information, it said I had a reservation and did I want to update it, well, without really thinking it through (I'm at work and we not only are busy (Recovery room) but we have peds patients that are crying) yes, I want to update and I added the Sunday night to my reservation, but in reality what I did was UPDATE MY RESERVATION TO JUST SUNDAY NIGHT. Yip, it cancelled out my Wednesday night through Sunday night.  :cry:

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you! That sucks! :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 12:38:03 PM
Intercontinental San Diego is still showing available at the moment. Thursday through Saturday at the moment if anyone is still looking/needing
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 25, 2023, 12:40:24 PM
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Intercontinental San Diego is still showing available at the moment. Thursday through Saturday at the moment if anyone is still looking/needing

It also says this:

Minimum stay of 4 nights is required.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 25, 2023, 12:45:23 PM
Anyone successful in adding days?  I know someone who tried and lost their entire reservation.  As you can imagine they are devastated. 

Yes, they called on-peak and they would not help them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: conventiongeek on April 25, 2023, 12:45:40 PM
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:headbang: Okay so I was STUPID and went on to the page saw that the Sunday night that I needed was available, put in my information, it said I had a reservation and did I want to update it, well, without really thinking it through (I'm at work and we not only are busy (Recovery room) but we have peds patients that are crying) yes, I want to update and I added the Sunday night to my reservation, but in reality what I did was UPDATE MY RESERVATION TO JUST SUNDAY NIGHT. Yip, it cancelled out my Wednesday night through Sunday night.  :cry:

If you have not already, you should call to see if they can correct it.  Be persistant.... be nice, but persistant.   I had issues with mine, they canceled yesterday and after them initially telling me they could not do anything, they told me to call another department and they were able to reinstate my reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 12:46:11 PM
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It also says this:

Minimum stay of 4 nights is required.

Maybe if a lot of us contact on peak saying there isn't enough to be a 4 night minimum they will unblock that message for people to buy rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: conventiongeek on April 25, 2023, 12:51:18 PM
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Anyone successful in adding days?  I know someone who tried and lost their entire reservation.  As you can imagine they are devastated. 

Yes, they called on-peak and they would not help them.

Future note, do not add days right when the general sale goes live... and if you do, use another name/email/address and create a new reservation.

That is horrible news... I hope they are able to get them back
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 25, 2023, 12:52:09 PM
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Anyone successful in adding days?  I know someone who tried and lost their entire reservation.  As you can imagine they are devastated. 

Yes, they called on-peak and they would not help them.
yeesh...

At one point I was thinking about changing types of room (it's a double, and I just need a single), but a voice in my head said not to risk touching it at all, as it's the hotel I wanted and the rate is the same.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 25, 2023, 12:54:39 PM
keep checking throughout the day. I have seen hotels come back but they are mainly Thursday through Saturday. Saw Sofia and Springhill downtown/bayfront showing up. So don't lose out help yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 25, 2023, 01:18:50 PM
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:headbang: Okay so I was STUPID and went on to the page saw that the Sunday night that I needed was available, put in my information, it said I had a reservation and did I want to update it, well, without really thinking it through (I'm at work and we not only are busy (Recovery room) but we have peds patients that are crying) yes, I want to update and I added the Sunday night to my reservation, but in reality what I did was UPDATE MY RESERVATION TO JUST SUNDAY NIGHT. Yip, it cancelled out my Wednesday night through Sunday night.  :cry:

I am hopeful you will straighten it out.  I doubt you are the only one where this happened. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 25, 2023, 01:28:01 PM
This has been a stressful General Sale.  OnPeak once again changed things, making it even more stressful than it had to be.  I am not surprised.  I just do not get why OnPeak does these things.  I guess you can tell I did not manage to get what I needed...yet.  I will persist though!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 25, 2023, 01:39:14 PM
Managed to only get 1 day and hoping to add more if they become available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 25, 2023, 01:41:33 PM
It's almost crazy how many people have to resort to booking multiple days at different hotels. I feel like this was much less common last year, hence why I feel like the 2 round version was much better
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 25, 2023, 01:42:29 PM
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Managed to only get 1 day and hoping to add more if they become available.

Yes...keep at it!  Confident you will get more days!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jangos1 on April 25, 2023, 01:47:40 PM
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This has been a stressful General Sale.  OnPeak once again changed things, making it even more stressful than it had to be.  I am not surprised.  I just do not get why OnPeak does these things.  I guess you can tell I did not manage to get what I needed...yet.  I will persist though!
Hang in there!  Something will turn up for you.  Best of luck! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 25, 2023, 01:49:55 PM
Can we get a tshirt that says- OnPeak leaves much to be desired-.  Ok, that is not what I really want the shirt to say, but this is the clean version.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 25, 2023, 02:35:08 PM
My husband & I both clicked the link right when we received the email at 9:00 and we both kept getting the "406 Not Acceptable" message....so frustrating! UGH...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: pegleg1204 on April 25, 2023, 04:29:13 PM
By the time we got our emails the hotels were booked.  So we will keep trying and hoping
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 25, 2023, 04:34:09 PM
Might start to see some in the next few days of people canceling the reservation they previously booked if they got a different hotel today.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 25, 2023, 04:55:37 PM
Is there a way for the OnPeak site to only show what is available rather than making you scroll through the hotel icons and just see unavailable?  I feel like I must be missing a filter option.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 25, 2023, 05:00:49 PM
On mine it defaults to available first.  There are only 2 hotels with any availability.  Not much to scroll through.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 25, 2023, 05:12:19 PM
I see where you can sort by distance and price but not availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 25, 2023, 05:17:16 PM
This just popped up with availability


InterContinental San Diego
$335
USD | average nightly event rate
distance
1.01 Miles
rating
View hotel policies »
Room Type
Select your room type to view rates and availability.
July 2023   
You can reserve 5 more rooms at this hotel.
SMTWTFS
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 25, 2023, 06:07:10 PM
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This just popped up with availability


InterContinental San Diego
$335
USD | average nightly event rate
distance
1.01 Miles
rating
View hotel policies »
Room Type
Select your room type to view rates and availability.
July 2023   
You can reserve 5 more rooms at this hotel.
SMTWTFS
It's a 4 night stay minimum and there aren't 4 days straight available. It's just there to play with our emotions.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 25, 2023, 06:09:50 PM
Will it let you book the 4 nights that are available?  It doesn’t say 4 *straight* nights, just 4 nights.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: takit0 on April 25, 2023, 06:18:28 PM
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Will it let you book the 4 nights that are available?  It doesn’t say 4 *straight* nights, just 4 nights.

And then the hotel can just hold the luggage until you check back in haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 25, 2023, 06:27:29 PM
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And then the hotel can just hold the luggage until you check back in haha

Maybe they will let you keep it in that King room that's available on Wednesday which is, conveniently the only day the Queen rooms aren't available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 25, 2023, 08:27:26 PM
I just realized I got 2 emails from CCI about the general sale.  The other one went to another email address, which I just checked. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 25, 2023, 08:55:17 PM
I just checked the OnPeak inventory out of curiousity, and there's literally no rooms available to reserve. There's no way that's possible right?

Normally, even the Mission Valley hotels are still lingering around. Makes me feel like they're holding back inventory or something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 25, 2023, 09:02:34 PM
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I just checked the OnPeak inventory out of curiousity, and there's literally no rooms available to reserve. There's no way that's possible right?

Normally, even the Mission Valley hotels are still lingering around. Makes me feel like they're holding back inventory or something.

Hmm.....  If it is, that is super frustrating.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 25, 2023, 09:07:08 PM
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Hmm.....  If it is, that is super frustrating.

You have to plug in dates. If you get the dates right, there are lots of rooms. For example, just Saturday night gets 13 hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 25, 2023, 09:09:55 PM
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You have to plug in dates. If you get the dates right, there are lots of rooms. For example, just Saturday night gets 13 hotels.

Yes, that is helpful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 26, 2023, 12:18:55 AM
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Hard Rock was probably the only hotel I saw with no availability

I booked it about two seconds after the page went live. Must’ve been the only one available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 26, 2023, 05:38:01 AM
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I just checked the OnPeak inventory out of curiousity, and there's literally no rooms available to reserve. There's no way that's possible right?

Normally, even the Mission Valley hotels are still lingering around. Makes me feel like they're holding back inventory or something.

I think with the 2 missing years and the rush of 2022, everyone's trying to get there..
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 26, 2023, 06:34:28 AM
So today is post Hotel Sale day.  It was a weird process for a lot of us, wasn't it? Someone suggested that at the Feedback session, Onpeak should be brought up.  I  totally agree, and I have my list of suggestions.  Will it help?  CCI does listen and I have seen them take action in other areas. There is hope---I hope.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 26, 2023, 06:44:02 AM
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It's a 4 night stay minimum and there aren't 4 days straight available. It's just there to play with our emotions.
Exactly! It makes no sense!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 26, 2023, 07:16:46 AM
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So today is post Hotel Sale day.  It was a weird process for a lot of us, wasn't it? Someone suggested that at the Feedback session, Onpeak should be brought up.  I  totally agree, and I have my list of suggestions.  Will it help?  CCI does listen and I have seen them take action in other areas. There is hope---I hope.   :)

Not sure it will help much. I’m sure they see any blowback on social media, Twitter at the very least. At the end of the day most if not all attendees book accommodations and buy badges and at least for the hotels it’s a business. You may not like the way it’s handled, but OnPeak is a big part of getting the rooms filled. They’re not gonna care if it’s not affecting the bottom line which is pretty much the motto for corporate America.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 26, 2023, 07:56:01 AM
So this is what's happening when adding days:

From twitter "I heard the OnPeak software code overwrites your exiting reservation and leave you  with only with that day you added.  Very sloppy coding on OnPeak part and the CCI manager handling the Service Level Agreement."

Be careful if you're trying to add days ppl!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 26, 2023, 08:18:25 AM
Hotel page is giving errors this morning.

406 Not Acceptable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2023, 08:59:14 AM
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So this is what's happening when adding days:

From twitter "I heard the OnPeak software code overwrites your exiting reservation and leave you  with only with that day you added.  Very sloppy coding on OnPeak part and the CCI manager handling the Service Level Agreement."

Be careful if you're trying to add days ppl!

Yep if you read above a few people had it happen to them and onpeak won't fix it. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 26, 2023, 09:14:44 AM
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Hotel page is giving errors this morning.

406 Not Acceptable.
That happened to me & my hubby yesterday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 26, 2023, 09:20:50 AM
The site shows Intercontinental as available but you must have 4 consecutive days which are not available!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 26, 2023, 09:23:43 AM
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Yep if you read above a few people had it happen to them and onpeak won't fix it. 

well, first onpeak needs to acknowledge there is a problem.... then accept their poor UI was the cause.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 26, 2023, 09:26:25 AM
Noticed this yesterday during the sale as well. Unneeded headache.


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The site shows Intercontinental as available but you must have 4 consecutive days which are not available!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2023, 09:39:22 AM
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well, first onpeak needs to acknowledge there is a problem.... then accept their poor UI was the cause.

I would  :PH: :PH: :PH: :PH: for this to happen
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 10:02:11 AM
The site currently has all days for the Intercontinental.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 26, 2023, 10:05:26 AM
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The site currently has all days for the Intercontinental.
They finally fixed it lol I saw them take it out and put it back in with all dates
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 10:09:32 AM
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They finally fixed it lol I saw them take it out and put it back in with all dates

They must have seen quite a few people complaining about it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 26, 2023, 10:09:55 AM
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That happened to me & my hubby yesterday.

Going back to the original link usually resolves it for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 10:20:18 AM
Handlery shows availability until Sunday and now the Intercontinental is gone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 26, 2023, 10:38:06 AM
Fixing it made it reservable and so its gone lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 26, 2023, 10:53:10 AM
Gosh...just when you thought OnPeak couldn't make it more stressfull...here we are...!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 11:02:29 AM
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Fixing it made it reservable and so its gone lol.

It appears to be gone off the site completely or I may just be missing it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 26, 2023, 11:26:02 AM
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So today is post Hotel Sale day.  It was a weird process for a lot of us, wasn't it? Someone suggested that at the Feedback session, Onpeak should be brought up.  I  totally agree, and I have my list of suggestions.  Will it help?  CCI does listen and I have seen them take action in other areas. There is hope---I hope.   :)

I really wish more people would bring this up in the talk back. Despite what people think, complaints  by attendees made on various platforms rarely get to those in a position to be able to change things. I would definitely encourage you or anyone else to attend and speak your mind.
On another note, perhaps a petition would get their attention as well if enough of us signed it  Just a thought.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 26, 2023, 11:35:41 AM
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Totally a business's right, but asking for over $1000 is kind of disgusting.

$1449 at the MMM. Unbelievable.

They do take a risk when they raise their rates to that level.  There's no guarantee anyone will book a room at that rate.    If no one books, I'm guessing, there is a chance the rate comes down the closer you get to the Con.  Keep in mind, it's a total guess.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 26, 2023, 11:43:12 AM
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I really wish more people would bring this up in the talk back. Despite what people think, complaints  by attendees made on various platforms rarely get to those in a position to be able to change things. I would definitely encourage you or anyone else to attend and speak your mind.
On another note, perhaps a petition would get their attention as well if enough of us signed it  Just a thought.
I suspect the reality is; If cci approaches onPeak, onPeak will have every right to say 'NO, if you don't like it go somewhere else"
Is there another company that does hotel bookings that can handle the load of sdcc?

The free market only works if there's competition
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 26, 2023, 11:45:44 AM
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They do take a risk when they raise their rates to that level.  There's no guarantee anyone will book a room at that rate.    If no one books, I'm guessing, there is a chance the rate comes down the closer you get to the Con.  Keep in mind, it's a total guess.
Out of curiosity I went to check what rates are today and the Bayfront is asking $2422 a night!! That's probably the highest I have ever seen for a hotel during the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
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Out of curiosity I went to check what rates are today and the Bayfront is asking $2422 a night!! That's probably the highest I have ever seen for a hotel during the con.

If they are asking it, chances are there are people paying it.  If they took away the hotel lottery and we all had to pay that, I would no longer be attending. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 11:51:27 AM
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If they are asking it, chances are there are people paying it.  If they took away the hotel lottery and we all had to pay that, I would no longer be attending.

Only people I could see paying that price is studios and celebrities.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 26, 2023, 11:55:19 AM
Wed 555- bay city king or 2 queen beds
Thu 2763- corner suite king suit
Fri sold out
Sat 1284- bay city king or 2 queen beds
Sun 397- bay city king or 2 queen beds

Yeah these prices are certainly for studios or celebs
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 11:57:46 AM
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Wed 555- bay city king or 2 queen beds
Thu 2763- corner suite king suit
Fri sold out
Sat 1284- bay city king or 2 queen beds
Sun 397- bay city king or 2 queen beds

Yeah these prices are certainly for studios or celebs

Sunday is more a reasonable price to pay if booking outside the con rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 26, 2023, 12:04:26 PM
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I suspect the reality is; If cci approaches onPeak, onPeak will have every right to say 'NO, if you don't like it go somewhere else"
Is there another company that does hotel bookings that can handle the load of sdcc?

The free market only works if there's competition

Very true. But can OnPeak really be the only major-convention-booking travel agency in the US?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on April 26, 2023, 12:07:19 PM
Update on my erroneously cancelled hotel reservation when adding Sunday night to my previously booked reservation. I spoke with On Peak manager this morning, explained everything that happened, he said they would research it and MY ROOM RESERVATION IS BACK  :yahoo: :smilie_party_swinging: :47:

Love all these new emojis.

I want to thank all who reached out directly and indirectly for all of your kind offers and words of support, it was so much appreciated. Love you all
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2023, 12:18:25 PM
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Only people I could see paying that price is studios and celebrities.

Nope they get rooms through onpeak also. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 26, 2023, 12:41:01 PM
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Nope they get rooms through onpeak also.

Wow that is very interesting maybe they held more inventory for them this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2023, 12:52:44 PM
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Wow that is very interesting maybe they held more inventory for them this year.

That is my hope, maybe we will get more content. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 26, 2023, 01:12:31 PM
Checking several websites both public and through work it looks like hotels are holding a bunch of rooms back and asking those outrageous prices.  I'm guessing this is normal but seems like more this year than previous.  We had a friend maybe 5 years back got a room for his family at the MMM and they weren't going to the Con, they would wake up and head to the beach or wherever.  How did they get that room, of course he won't tell me when I ask.  We always want to go to the talk back panel but we never manage to make it. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 26, 2023, 03:49:55 PM
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Update on my erroneously cancelled hotel reservation when adding Sunday night to my previously booked reservation. I spoke with On Peak manager this morning, explained everything that happened, he said they would research it and MY ROOM RESERVATION IS BACK  :yahoo: :smilie_party_swinging: :47:

Love all these new emojis.

I want to thank all who reached out directly and indirectly for all of your kind offers and words of support, it was so much appreciated. Love you all

YAY!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 26, 2023, 03:51:52 PM
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Checking several websites both public and through work it looks like hotels are holding a bunch of rooms back and asking those outrageous prices.  I'm guessing this is normal but seems like more this year than previous.  We had a friend maybe 5 years back got a room for his family at the MMM and they weren't going to the Con, they would wake up and head to the beach or wherever.  How did they get that room, of course he won't tell me when I ask.  We always want to go to the talk back panel but we never manage to make it.
Part of this could also be trying to claw back some monies from the fact that there wasn't cons for a couple years, but as others have said, they charge them cause some folks pay them...nuts.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on April 26, 2023, 04:18:08 PM
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They finally fixed it lol I saw them take it out and put it back in with all dates

I'm glad they finally fixed it. Now it finally has an accurate inventory of what's available. This will help people buying and not wasting their time looking for a 4 night minimum. Sucks that it took that long for them to remove it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 26, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Still only seeing option for single days. The fact that the Mission Valley hotels aren't even displaying for multiple days is wild. There's no possible way the MV hotels are sold out as well.

OnPeak or the individual hotels have to be holding back inventory hoping to upcharge like others have said.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on April 26, 2023, 06:08:59 PM
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Fixing it made it reservable and so its gone lol.
Yeah would have been nice to have seen that during one of the 8 times I logged in today. Sigh


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 26, 2023, 08:27:42 PM
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Update on my erroneously cancelled hotel reservation when adding Sunday night to my previously booked reservation. I spoke with On Peak manager this morning, explained everything that happened, he said they would research it and MY ROOM RESERVATION IS BACK  :yahoo: :smilie_party_swinging: :47:

Love all these new emojis.

I want to thank all who reached out directly and indirectly for all of your kind offers and words of support, it was so much appreciated. Love you all

Congrats! It is a good thing that On Peak's system must keep track of your original reservation history, so they could verify what you said happened (i.e. "research it") and get it back for you  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on April 27, 2023, 01:00:48 AM
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That is my hope, maybe we will get more content.
The unofficial blog tweeted they are holding them back and will continue to release rooms. Crossing fingers for someplace within walking distance this year.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 27, 2023, 01:07:45 AM
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The unofficial blog tweeted they are holding them back and will continue to release rooms. Crossing fingers for someplace within walking distance this year.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on April 27, 2023, 01:13:14 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on April 27, 2023, 01:20:27 AM
Sorry, I meant that as a general post not as a reply to your request.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 27, 2023, 05:47:54 AM
Anyone else notice this or am I missing something.

The Hilton Bayfront is NOT appearing on the list at all.  Not even as unavailable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 27, 2023, 05:55:29 AM
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Anyone else notice this or am I missing something.

The Hilton Bayfront is NOT appearing on the list at all.  Not even as unavailable.
Some hotels have currently dropped off the site.

eta: They seem to come and go.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 27, 2023, 07:10:00 AM
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Some hotels have currently dropped off the site.
  • Andaz San Diego
  • Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  • InterContinental San Diego

eta: They seem to come and go.

Very odd.  And annoying.  We know to change dates to see additional hotels-- but for them to totally disappear from the site, and pop back in at random?  Argghhh.  I have been taking more screen shots so I don't think I have lost my mind.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 27, 2023, 08:30:53 AM
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Anyone else notice this or am I missing something.

The Hilton Bayfront is NOT appearing on the list at all.  Not even as unavailable.

They are probably done with their charitable donations for now.  Time for them to make some big money by selling their remaining rooms to WB or Paramount or ABC or Disney who won't care about a writable off expense and housing their higher ups. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 27, 2023, 09:09:13 AM
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They are probably done with their charitable donations for now.  Time for them to make some big money by selling their remaining rooms to WB or Paramount or ABC or Disney who won't care about a writable off expense and housing their higher ups.

I don't think they charge them more, it's not a sound business decision.  Studios hire people to look into the best options and they would notice if the public rooms were cheaper.  When I traveled for my job there was a person specifically in charge of that.  If anything they would take bulk rooms and get them cheaper. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 27, 2023, 09:29:27 AM
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I don't think they charge them more, it's not a sound business decision.  Studios hire people to look into the best options and they would notice if the public rooms were cheaper.  When I traveled for my job there was a person specifically in charge of that.  If anything they would take bulk rooms and get them cheaper.

Not higher specifically for them.  Just the rate they now have on their website is 4-5 times more than the apocalypse rate because there is an audience that has the capability to pay for that.   MMM has rooms available for SDCC right now on their website for over 1,584 dollars a night after taxes.  I need someone to arrange my family Disneyworld trip with inside tips.  Doing research on youtube is tiring. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 27, 2023, 09:44:39 AM
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Not higher specifically for them.  Just the rate they now have on their website is 4-5 times more than the apocalypse rate because there is an audience that has the capability to pay for that.   MMM has rooms available for SDCC right now on their website for over 1,584 dollars a night after taxes.  I need someone to arrange my family Disneyworld trip with inside tips.  Doing research on youtube is tiring.

I've seen a few comments where rates are quoted for hotels at these rates, but when I go to the websites, it's coming up as 'sold out'.
I'm curious as to where are you seeing this?  Can you post the link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 27, 2023, 09:48:13 AM
https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hilton%20san%20diego%20bayfront&g2lb=2502548%2C2503771%2C2503781%2C2504113%2C4258168%2C4270442%2C4284970%2C4291517%2C4306835%2C4597339%2C4757164%2C4814050%2C4850738%2C4864715%2C4874190%2C4886480%2C4893075%2C4920132%2C4924070%2C4936396%2C4965990%2C4968087%2C4972345%2C4985183%2C4991446%2C72248280%2C72248525%2C72251324&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&ts=CAESABocEhoSFAoHCOcPEAcYExIHCOcPEAcYFxgEMgIIASoJCgU6A1VTRBoA&qs=CAAgASgAMiRDaGNJMTctQ3RmN3Q4clRXQVJvS0wyMHZNRFEyTlhkZk1oQUI&ap=MAC6AQZwcmljZXM&ictx=1&ved=0CAAQ5JsGahgKEwiY7quBvsr-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmAE
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 27, 2023, 10:02:22 AM
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https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hilton%20san%20diego%20bayfront&g2lb=2502548%2C2503771%2C2503781%2C2504113%2C4258168%2C4270442%2C4284970%2C4291517%2C4306835%2C4597339%2C4757164%2C4814050%2C4850738%2C4864715%2C4874190%2C4886480%2C4893075%2C4920132%2C4924070%2C4936396%2C4965990%2C4968087%2C4972345%2C4985183%2C4991446%2C72248280%2C72248525%2C72251324&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&ts=CAESABocEhoSFAoHCOcPEAcYExIHCOcPEAcYFxgEMgIIASoJCgU6A1VTRBoA&qs=CAAgASgAMiRDaGNJMTctQ3RmN3Q4clRXQVJvS0wyMHZNRFEyTlhkZk1oQUI&ap=MAC6AQZwcmljZXM&ictx=1&ved=0CAAQ5JsGahgKEwiY7quBvsr-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmAE

Interesting...

The link does show rooms at those rates, but when you try to book, it says there are no rooms available.  At least that's what happened when I clicked on the offers.  Not that I was going to go all the way thru, but those deals don't look like they're bookable (is that even a word   :). )


Then again, if you go thru Expedia, it does look like you can get it at that rate. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 27, 2023, 10:09:15 AM
OMNI shows not available on their site for Con dates but they usually release 5 plus rooms the last week of June, just gotta wait :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 27, 2023, 10:18:39 AM
Marriott shows availability on their app.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: L3g3nd33 on April 27, 2023, 11:07:20 AM
Surprised by the lack of hotels available this year.  I feel like years passed Mission Valley and farther hotels are usually available.  The single round of hotel placement probably spooked people into just booking something right away.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 27, 2023, 11:43:29 AM
OnPeak, always going the extra mile to show that no matter how terrible this hotel process is, they can always make it worse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 27, 2023, 11:55:53 AM
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Surprised by the lack of hotels available this year.  I feel like years passed Mission Valley and farther hotels are usually available.  The single round of hotel placement probably spooked people into just booking something right away.

Yeah I was confident before the hotel sale that I'd def pick something up in general sale worst case but its been slim pickings so far.

it's early days still though so I wouldn't be panicking just yet if I was someone with no accommodation as I still expect we'll see plenty more rooms open up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 27, 2023, 12:14:26 PM
So the SDCC Unofficial Blog did a poll  and 13 percent of 950 people are holding on to a reservation that plan to cancel by 5/1 the refund deadline. That's about 123 rooms that will be free by then!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on April 27, 2023, 12:26:41 PM
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So the SDCC Unofficial Blog did a poll  and 13 percent of 950 people are holding on to a reservation that plan to cancel by 5/1 the refund deadline. That's about 123 rooms that will be free by then!
For all information- It is free to cancel as of now but they will keep the technology fee.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: L3g3nd33 on April 27, 2023, 12:37:26 PM
Something I thought was interesting and worth sharing.  I initially booked Westin Gaslamp when I got thru queue for general sale.  I had tried to get Omni, MMM, Hard Rock and none had all the nights I needed.  So I panicked and just booked Westin as I had stayed there in 2019.  Then I remembered MGH so I went back to see if they had availability and turns out they did so I booked there too.  Long story made shorter, I cancelled Westin and because I never got the second confirmation email, I was never charged and thus didnt have to eat the 3% technology fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 27, 2023, 12:42:40 PM
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OnPeak, always going the extra mile to show that no matter how terrible this hotel process is, they can always make it worse.

Your comments about OnPeak are always --on point!  And...fun to read.
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 27, 2023, 01:58:11 PM
So for those needing single days, I'd advise to play with the Search Filters. For instance, if I limit it to Check In on 22 Jul and Check Out on 23 Jul, I see quite a few Mission Valley hotels available.

Why this doesn't show up without any filters is beyond me.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on April 27, 2023, 04:05:47 PM
Doubletree Downtown currently has all nights available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 27, 2023, 04:45:28 PM
InterContinental is back to play with our emotions!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 27, 2023, 04:47:37 PM
Yeah, but helpfully only for the 18th and 20th
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on April 27, 2023, 04:51:37 PM
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InterContinental is back to play with our emotions!
Why is it jumping through hoops to book for a con?? Do they like tormenting the attendees? ?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on April 27, 2023, 04:52:46 PM
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Yeah, but helpfully only for the 18th and 20th
This ordeal is convoluted. They should have them all available until sold instead of holding them back.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 27, 2023, 05:16:11 PM
Given how fast hotels show (and then disappear), as close as possible to real-time info is quite important.  If you haven't joined the discord server, it's a good idea to do so.  The server is an extension of the community here, and there's a hotel channel that posts updates on hotels super quick.

Check out the thread here (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12182.msg312189#msg312189) and join up if you haven't already.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 28, 2023, 06:53:27 AM
So, because this is my first year doing this, will there still be hotels available after May 1st for booking?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 28, 2023, 06:59:36 AM
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So, because this is my first year doing this, will there still be hotels available after May 1st for booking?
Yes. But you need to check daily. Dates will be sporadic.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 28, 2023, 07:05:13 AM
Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley all days

gone
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 28, 2023, 07:05:46 AM
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Yes. But you need to check daily. Dates will be sporadic.
Yes they come and go all the time. Just have to keep checking
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2023, 08:08:12 AM
I just wanted everyone to know we closed the Hotel Exchange area for 2023.

Special thank you to @takit0 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1425) , @debster (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3593) , @TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842) , and @Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) for helping me moderate the exchange.  Thank you @SteveD (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3710) and @Alyssa for helping us get the forum area set up. 

This year was a success, thank you to all the members for participating and coming here to pay it forward. 

I look forward to doing the exchange again in 2024!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on April 28, 2023, 08:58:36 AM
So are the hotels holding back rooms or are our block of rooms truly sold out?  Can't tell if the demand went up or not.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on April 28, 2023, 09:03:51 AM
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So are the hotels holding back rooms or are our block of rooms truly sold out?  Can't tell if the demand went up or not.
I’ve been taking around 13 times a day at all sorts of times and haven’t been able to find days to cover Wednesday-Sunday that don’t require me to change properties every 1-2 days. I’ll keep checking but at this point I have to decide if paying 600-700 a night for a hotel 4 miles out (when that same hotel is 250ish in the block) is worth it or just refunding my badge and flight.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 28, 2023, 12:13:17 PM
There’s a mission valley room avail rn for all days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 28, 2023, 12:22:36 PM
Holiday Inn Bayside Wed-Sat
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: L3g3nd33 on April 28, 2023, 01:26:01 PM
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I’ve been taking around 13 times a day at all sorts of times and haven’t been able to find days to cover Wednesday-Sunday that don’t require me to change properties every 1-2 days. I’ll keep checking but at this point I have to decide if paying 600-700 a night for a hotel 4 miles out (when that same hotel is 250ish in the block) is worth it or just refunding my badge and flight.


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I'd say be ready just before the cancelation deadline on May 1st.  More than likely, you'll see lots of cancels hitting the site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 28, 2023, 01:35:06 PM
Sofia is up all days one bed
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on April 28, 2023, 03:08:12 PM
MGH up 3 rooms


gone now
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 28, 2023, 03:32:26 PM
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown is up
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 28, 2023, 08:58:43 PM
Courtyard Mission Valley is up, one room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 29, 2023, 11:54:22 AM
In case any one is feeling a little hopeless, I've been passively tracking the number of rooms that pop up in a day and it's been increasing by a lot. Deadline to cancel rooms is Monday. I really think we'll see an influx of inventory tonight and all day tomorrow. I just cancelled two rooms yesterday I was holding on to as backups and I know a lot of people are/were doing the same.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 29, 2023, 12:09:55 PM
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In case any one is feeling a little hopeless, I've been passively tracking the number of rooms that pop up in a day and it's been increasing by a lot. Deadline to cancel rooms is Monday. I really think we'll see an influx of inventory tonight and all day tomorrow. I just cancelled two rooms yesterday I was holding on to as backups and I know a lot of people are/were doing the same.
Thanks for this info Bert’s! I am hoping to snag a room with double beds for the me and the family so I’m hoping one opens up.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: f22raptor on April 29, 2023, 03:42:32 PM
I will be in San Diego early Wednesday morning. Does anybody know what time MGH let guests do early check-in? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 29, 2023, 04:28:23 PM
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I will be in San Diego early Wednesday morning. Does anybody know what time MGH let guests do early check-in?
Call and find out
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 29, 2023, 04:46:36 PM
If you arrive early and they cannot get you into your room, you should still be able to leave your bags with the concierge and walk around the Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 29, 2023, 04:49:37 PM
Yeah, early check in is usually a function of availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 29, 2023, 05:08:25 PM
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Yeah, early check in is usually a function of availability.

And during SDCC, they prefer to spread out arrivals at the desk, since they get long lines at the peak check in time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 29, 2023, 05:24:50 PM
Hello!  I've appreciated all the tips received so far as a newbie.  I've started looking at other types of properties.  We're beginning our trip with 4 nights in a hotel at Disneyland and then 5 nights for SDCC.  We're going to be tired of hotels.  I made a Carte Hotel reservation as a backup right when we got our badges.  It's 1.1 miles away.  Is that really too far away to experience the atmosphere?  Finding homes in Bankers Hill, Cortez area and also East Village since I refuse to pay over $1K for a closer hotel room.  East Village is closer than Carte Hotel but I've read it's a little dicey.  So, is a little dicey really add to the experience more than staing at the Carte Hotel or a comfortable home in Bankers Hill or Little Italy?  I'm hoping my daughter is not going to want to do Hall H.  She's on the autism spectrum so I"m not sure she will be able to handle that process.  Sorry this is so long....  I'm just tired of constantly checking for a closer hotel in order to feel like our trip would be ruined before it even starts!

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 29, 2023, 06:31:45 PM
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Hello!  I've appreciated all the tips received so far as a newbie.  I've started looking at other types of properties.  We're beginning our trip with 4 nights in a hotel at Disneyland and then 5 nights for SDCC.  We're going to be tired of hotels.  I made a Carte Hotel reservation as a backup right when we got our badges.  It's 1.1 miles away.  Is that really too far away to experience the atmosphere?  Finding homes in Bankers Hill, Cortez area and also East Village since I refuse to pay over $1K for a closer hotel room.  East Village is closer than Carte Hotel but I've read it's a little dicey.  So, is a little dicey really add to the experience more than staing at the Carte Hotel or a comfortable home in Bankers Hill or Little Italy?  I'm hoping my daughter is not going to want to do Hall H.  She's on the autism spectrum so I"m not sure she will be able to handle that process.  Sorry this is so long....  I'm just tired of constantly checking for a closer hotel in order to feel like our trip would be ruined before it even starts!

That's interesting that you were able to get a room before the hotel sale.  Good for you!!!   :w000t:

The major atmosphere is really around the convention center and the gaslamp area, which is very big.  You will get a ton of the atmosphere once you get there.  One key for your hotel is that it's on the shuttle route.

My first year, I was on shelter island, which is 8 miles away.  I didn't really care, because I hung out in the convention center, and then walked across the street to the gaslamp when I needed a break.  There's plenty of atmosphere there with the offisites and restaurants, believe me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: neuralhandshake on April 29, 2023, 07:34:21 PM
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I'm hoping my daughter is not going to want to do Hall H.  She's on the autism spectrum so I"m not sure she will be able to handle that process.

You can get an ADA sticker for your daughter and one for you as a companion. I'm also on the spectrum and got one last year for the first time. It was an incredible help for a lot of my crowd/noise related challenges and it was really nice having spaces where I could "retreat" when needed. They aren't really equipped for sensory-related needs, so ear plugs/headphones/etc. are things you need to bring, if noise is a concern.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 29, 2023, 10:39:40 PM
Courtyard Mission Valley and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina are up. I'm not sure what dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 30, 2023, 12:01:06 AM
A few hotels just dropped. Best western plus and Kona kai. A bit far but if someone needs a hotel those are options


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 30, 2023, 12:07:06 AM
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A few hotels just dropped. Best western plus and Kona kai. A bit far but if someone needs a hotel those are options

It really looks like folks are starting to drop their "backup" hotels, maybe?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 30, 2023, 12:26:00 AM
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It really looks like folks are starting to drop their "backup" hotels, maybe?
Yeah I agree with you there. Maybe a few more will drop tomorrow.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: neuralhandshake on April 30, 2023, 12:39:27 AM
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Hopefully. I've seen some good ones pop up but I've been too slow every single time. It's hard not to get discouraged but now I'm just determined.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on April 30, 2023, 06:50:25 AM
Last minute question: Some hotels charge a resort fee or amenities fee. Are these fees included in all of our bookings through onPeak? Could we get an additional charge when we check in if our hotel has this fee?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 30, 2023, 07:51:54 AM
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Last minute question: Some hotels charge a resort fee or amenities fee. Are these fees included in all of our bookings through onPeak? Could we get an additional charge when we check in if our hotel has this fee?
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 30, 2023, 07:55:20 AM
I know the MMM didn’t charge it last year, but then you also had to pay for the stuff included in the resort fee separately.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 08:54:33 AM
Andaz appeared for a couple days
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 30, 2023, 08:57:21 AM
MGH is up...
and gone...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on April 30, 2023, 09:05:16 AM
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MGH is up...
and gone...
Yup, tried for it....slipped away.  Will keep trying!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 09:48:43 AM
Westin Bayview up
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freshstart19 on April 30, 2023, 11:46:55 AM
Thanks for the info on the ADA sticker, Neutralhandshake.  There are 3 of us so I wouldn't want to exclude my husband.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 30, 2023, 12:42:29 PM
Quick reminder for peeps that need a hotel...tomorrow's the cut off day to cancel reservations w/o getting dinged for $$$...keep an eye out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: neuralhandshake on April 30, 2023, 12:46:42 PM
Is there literally any strategy to success on the hotel search page? Sorting by dates, refreshing, when things update first, when to refresh?

Every time I think I have it figured out... I don't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 30, 2023, 01:07:17 PM
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Is there literally any strategy to success on the hotel search page? Sorting by dates, refreshing, when things update first, when to refresh?

Every time I think I have it figured out... I don't.
I would follow the #hotels channel is the discord chat...just-about-real-time info for hotels that pop up and peeps see.  Great forum resource.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: neuralhandshake on April 30, 2023, 01:12:25 PM
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I would follow the #hotels channel is the discord chat...just-about-real-time info for hotels that pop up and peeps see.  Great forum resource.

Somehow, didn't even think about that. Thank you for the tip!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 02:48:16 PM
Westin up with certain days. Coronado Marriott, and Holiday Inn Bayside
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on April 30, 2023, 03:13:37 PM
is there some overlap with some other event?  why are the hotels all missing wednesday availability?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 03:16:09 PM
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is there some overlap with some other event?  why are the hotels all missing wednesday availability?

Some of the hotels have Wednesday availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 03:31:20 PM
Marriott gaslamp up now
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 30, 2023, 03:36:25 PM
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Marriott gaslamp up now
Wow!! Do you know which days were available?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on April 30, 2023, 03:38:24 PM
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I believe it was all the days except for Sunday when I checked
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 30, 2023, 03:39:58 PM
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I believe it was all the days except for Sunday when I checked
Dang I’m too slow lol I needed those days


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on April 30, 2023, 04:04:50 PM
Soooo....question: Is today the day that hotels will drop or will it be tomorrow as well? So far not much downtown (less than 1m)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 30, 2023, 04:06:47 PM
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You can get an ADA sticker for your daughter and one for you as a companion. I'm also on the spectrum and got one last year for the first time. It was an incredible help for a lot of my crowd/noise related challenges and it was really nice having spaces where I could "retreat" when needed. They aren't really equipped for sensory-related needs, so ear plugs/headphones/etc. are things you need to bring, if noise is a concern.

Can you tell us more what accommodations they make for autism? I know someone who has an adult autistic child on the more severe side of the spectrum. How does the ADA sticker help with the crowd/noise issue? Do you get to skip the line? What space do they give you to retreat to? For Hall H, how does having the accommodation help you with the crowd/noise issue? Isn't it still crowded and noisy? Don't you still have to wait a long time in line with other people? When I tell her about the sticker, I want to tell her how it might help her.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: neuralhandshake on April 30, 2023, 04:36:08 PM
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Can you tell us more what accommodations they make for autism?

I'll try to answer as best I can, but everyone is different. Under a spoiler since it's long.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 30, 2023, 06:49:25 PM
8 places non-downtown have popped up with availability. Additionally, the Intercontinental is there - not immediately close to the convention center, but at least it is downtown.

That's the most hotels I've seen with any availability yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on April 30, 2023, 08:09:58 PM
Currently sitting at 11 hotels


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 30, 2023, 09:29:29 PM
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I'll try to answer as best I can, but everyone is different. Under a spoiler since it's long.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Thank you. I will pass this on. Can the person have more than one assistant? I mean, he's got both parents going; it's just the three of them. It would be sad to split them up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 30, 2023, 11:31:17 PM
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Thank you. I will pass this on. Can the person have more than one assistant? I mean, he's got both parents going; it's just the three of them. It would be sad to split them up.
No you can only have one attendant. I think they may be able to take turns being the attendant but only one at a time.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 01, 2023, 07:12:41 AM
Current hotels
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & MARINA

COURTYARD SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SD HOTEL CIRCLE

HILTON GARDEN INN SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN/BAYSIDE, CA

HOLIDAY INN SAN DIEGO BAYSIDE

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 01, 2023, 08:45:48 AM
So, currently the majority of the hotels that are available are the Early Bird hotels, correct?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: L3g3nd33 on May 01, 2023, 08:46:42 AM
Does anyone know if there's any issues reducing the hotel stay length after today's deadline?  I might need to drop Saturday night from my reservation but won't know until later in the month. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 01, 2023, 11:01:15 AM
Dang. The only downtown hotel I've seen pop up is the Intercontinental, but if you enter dates for Wednesday arrival and Sunday departure, there is nothing available at all. Is anyone else having better luck?

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: takit0 on May 01, 2023, 11:02:07 AM
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Does anyone know if there's any issues reducing the hotel stay length after today's deadline?  I might need to drop Saturday night from my reservation but won't know until later in the month.

You should be fine. I've done it in past years with no issues. Just be mindful and double check if/when you do it so you don't accidentally remove more than you wanted.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 01, 2023, 12:12:52 PM
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Does anyone know if there's any issues reducing the hotel stay length after today's deadline?  I might need to drop Saturday night from my reservation but won't know until later in the month.

usually you should be fine, but some hotels require friday and saturday for a reservation
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 01, 2023, 12:17:10 PM
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Dang. The only downtown hotel I've seen pop up is the Intercontinental, but if you enter dates for Wednesday arrival and Sunday departure, there is nothing available at all. Is anyone else having better luck?
no luck for me either....last year i finally got a room through onpeak in june, so this might be another long month of trolling the site
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on May 01, 2023, 12:52:41 PM
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Dang. The only downtown hotel I've seen pop up is the Intercontinental, but if you enter dates for Wednesday arrival and Sunday departure, there is nothing available at all. Is anyone else having better luck?

there's just less availability this year i think so they're gone really quick when they appear.  i've seen the intercontinental have those four days you mentioned available a few times but they were gone within 5 minutes.  also seen hotel republic, four points pop up briefly with full days.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on May 01, 2023, 03:17:45 PM
Keep trolling because they will release rooms today as people cancel before the deadline. I got into springhill and haven't seen it pop up but the IHG next door has popped up. The IHG is a great hotel and the rooftop pool is fab. It's my go to [or springhill) when I visit SD for fun (not SDCC). Unfortunately the rooms are averaging $350-450/night normally during the summer, yikes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 01, 2023, 05:50:22 PM
Westin Gaslamp quarter is up. Quick it’s .6 miles from convention center


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Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 01, 2023, 05:51:17 PM
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Westin Gaslamp quarter is up. Quick it’s .6 miles from convention center


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They have Wed to Saturday 1 bed.

Ok now gone.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on May 01, 2023, 07:14:54 PM
Hilton Garden Inn Bayside has all days available at the moment
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on May 01, 2023, 08:38:30 PM
I've seen quite a few of the mission valley hotels pop up with all days, but they're not there very long
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on May 01, 2023, 09:03:09 PM
The Westin San Diego Bayview (NOT the Westin Gaslamp) is currently up for all dates. It's 0.8 miles from the convention center.

Edit: annnnd Friday and Saturday night are gone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on May 01, 2023, 09:30:03 PM
Hotel Republic is up with all days
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on May 02, 2023, 09:03:14 AM
So many day gaps that are already full.  Not looking good this year and the 13th will come up fast.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 02, 2023, 12:45:02 PM
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So many day gaps that are already full.  Not looking good this year and the 13th will come up fast.

Yeah, this year seems really rough.

June 1 is the next big deadline in which the deposit becomes completely non-fundable. Also, just pure speculation, but it "feels" as if hotels held back more inventory this year. Perhaps as they don't actually get the $700+ per night and up, they'll start giving rooms to OnPeak as CCI gets closer. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: geargirl on May 02, 2023, 02:09:38 PM
I agree. Hotels seem less available this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 02, 2023, 02:47:50 PM
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I agree. Hotels seem less available this year.

I feel like a lot of hotels dropped out of it. I'm not sure if Con is a headache for them, but 2019, it feels like there were so many more hotels... I dunno. Maybe staffing is low that hotels can't staff to keep the rooms clean since Covid..
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 02, 2023, 02:52:03 PM
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I feel like a lot of hotels dropped out of it. I'm not sure if Con is a headache for them, but 2019, it feels like there were so many more hotels... I dunno. Maybe staffing is low that hotels can't staff to keep the rooms clean since Covid..

Ever since COVID, a lot of hotels have stopped cleaning rooms regularly. They often only clean it when we leave. Sometimes, they only clean it every 3 days or upon request. Sooo, I don't think keeping rooms clean is a problem. They gave up on that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 02, 2023, 03:06:59 PM
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June 1 is the next big deadline in which the deposit becomes completely non-fundable. Also, just pure speculation, but it "feels" as if hotels held back more inventory this year. Perhaps as they don't actually get the $700+ per night and up, they'll start giving rooms to OnPeak as CCI gets closer.

I checked online for fun and MMM is $1200+ on the open market, which is mind boggling to me. One night there is worth more than my car.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 02, 2023, 03:43:36 PM
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I checked online for fun and MMM is $1200+ on the open market, which is mind boggling to me. One night there is worth more than my car.
Yeah it’s half my rent. (Cries in Bay Area) Even if I could afford it I don’t know if I could justify it.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 02, 2023, 03:48:01 PM
Yeah, I definitely couldn't justify it. 4 nights at that price is almost double my mortgage (cries in Los Angeleno).

Even $350/night is steep for a room I'll barely use (but I'm grateful to have it for sure).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 02, 2023, 03:49:32 PM
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Yeah, this year seems really rough.

June 1 is the next big deadline in which the deposit becomes completely non-fundable. Also, just pure speculation, but it "feels" as if hotels held back more inventory this year. Perhaps as they don't actually get the $700+ per night and up, they'll start giving rooms to OnPeak as CCI gets closer.

Yeah I definitely think they are keeping a lot more rooms this year. A quick search shows that most of the top hotels except the Omni, have rooms available for $1000+ a night.
We know for the hotels its just good business but I hope that the next time comic con renews their contract with the city (2024 i believe) that they are able to get more rooms for attendees.
It's very frustrating having a full badge yet not actually having any place to stay.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 02, 2023, 03:56:50 PM
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Yeah I definitely think they are keeping a lot more rooms this year. A quick search shows that most of the top hotels except the Omni, have rooms available for $1000+ a night.
We know for the hotels its just good business but I hope that the next time comic con renews their contract with the city (2024 i believe) that they are able to get more rooms for attendees.
It's very frustrating having a full badge yet not actually having any place to stay.
Yeah and if they don’t curb the behavior it might make people start second guessing going. Con goers behaviors (like Cosplay presence) have already changed over the years with the crowds and line situations getting crazy over the years.

My backup room (not at the con rate since I haven’t been able to get the hotel sale) is costing more than my trip to Japan. With the line situation getting worse every year the idea of skipping and going traveling instead seems more appealing (and I’ve been going since 09).


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on May 02, 2023, 04:03:24 PM
Maybe they need to reserve OnPeak rooms for badge holders. I saw a guy actually trying to scalp rooms on Facebook. It was revolting. They're expensive enough without people trying to make an extra buck.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angie on May 02, 2023, 04:05:11 PM
Been trying to access the hotel page for hours and its giving me a "406 not acceptable" error.

Anyone else?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 02, 2023, 04:05:35 PM
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Maybe they need to reserve OnPeak rooms for badge holders. I saw some guy on Facebook actually trying to scalp rooms on Facebook. It was revolting. They're expensive enough without people trying to make an extra buck.
They need to tbh. (Also not allow those that were placed the first time and cancelled to get in the room before the open sales waiting room opens up but that’s a whole other thing)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 02, 2023, 04:06:30 PM
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Been trying to access the hotel page for hours and its giving me a "406 not acceptable" error.

Anyone else?
If you refresh too quickly they think you are a bot from what I read. You can use a vpn or you have to wait until the IP soft band ends.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on May 02, 2023, 04:08:19 PM
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If you refresh too quickly they think you are a bot from what I read. You can use a vpn or you have to wait until the IP soft band ends.

That happened to me last night. I had to go on my phone and get off the Wi-Fi for it to work again.
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
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Ok thanks! I was refreshing alot
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 02, 2023, 04:23:15 PM
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Yeah and if they don’t curb the behavior it might make people start second guessing going. Con goers behaviors (like Cosplay presence) have already changed over the years with the crowds and line situations getting crazy over the years.

My backup room (not at the con rate since I haven’t been able to get the hotel sale) is costing more than my trip to Japan. With the line situation getting worse every year the idea of skipping and going traveling instead seems more appealing (and I’ve been going since 09).


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Your right, my group opted not to cosplay this year because it's too difficult planning wise. We really wanted to because we cosplay other cons except this one.

It's funny you mentioned vacations to other places because my family wants to go to France and skip the con in the future. I've been attending since 2010 and would be sad not to go.
I am glad you have a backup hotel at least, I am looking at them but I just can't justify the crazy rates they want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 02, 2023, 04:35:14 PM
I've been Googling hotels in the last 2 hours and looks like a lot of the hotels in the lottery, didn't release all of their rooms this year. I'm not sure if they're holding to make up for money lost, knowing (or assuming) that Con Goers will just pay any price for a room, even outside of lottery prices, but I think they took a risk on the wrong year. Maybe in 2022 or 2021 even but naaah. with inflation and everything doing what it's doing, people are scaling down all over. And with the writer's strike, a lot of creatives don't have $$$ flowing or companies aren't paying $$ back on Con Going they way they used to. I think the hotels took a gamble on the wrong year to hold back inventory..
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 02, 2023, 04:46:51 PM
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Your right, my group opted not to cosplay this year because it's too difficult planning wise. We really wanted to because we cosplay other cons except this one.

It's funny you mentioned vacations to other places because my family wants to go to France and skip the con in the future. I've been attending since 2010 and would be sad not to go.
I am glad you have a backup hotel at least, I am looking at them but I just can't justify the crazy rates they want.

I think many of us are having thoughts of other destinations next year.  France is top 3 for us. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 02, 2023, 04:49:23 PM
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Your right, my group opted not to cosplay this year because it's too difficult planning wise. We really wanted to because we cosplay other cons except this one.

It's funny you mentioned vacations to other places because my family wants to go to France and skip the con in the future. I've been attending since 2010 and would be sad not to go.
I am glad you have a backup hotel at least, I am looking at them but I just can't justify the crazy rates they want.
Oh I have a backup only because I got one of the cheapest off site places and I already paid for my flight.  I still hope I can find something so I can cancel it since it’s still more than my rent but not as bad if I had booked one of the big three.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on May 02, 2023, 06:45:14 PM
Don’t forget that room rates don’t include additional charges. Rooms at $350 are closer to $400 per night with taxes and service fees added. It doesn’t include additional fees..


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 03, 2023, 05:44:09 AM
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Don’t forget that room rates don’t include additional charges. Rooms at $350 are closer to $400 per night with taxes and service fees added. It doesn’t include additional fees..


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2023, 06:40:44 AM
Last year we did notice fewer cosplayers.  I did not know that it might be partially because of hotel costs.  Hotel proximity I did think about. Looking at positives, there may be more badges possible for newbies, and long timers get new wonderful experiences doing other wonderful things. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 03, 2023, 08:41:06 AM
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Last year we did notice fewer cosplayers.  I did not know that it might be partially because of hotel costs.  Hotel proximity I did think about. Looking at positives, there may be more badges possible for newbies, and long timers get new wonderful experiences doing other wonderful things. :)
Maybe, only if less returning eligible people go for open or they get rid of Returning. The allocation of badges between returning and open registration is pretty even from what I hear but Returning doesn’t cover all the attendees from the previous year.

I suspect without buy groups many of us wouldn’t be able to get badges that’s an advantage that most returning attendees know to leverage that newbies might not (not to say there’s not newbies that do though) so even if they did the above returning attendees would still have that advantage.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 03, 2023, 09:00:07 AM
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Last year we did notice fewer cosplayers.  I did not know that it might be partially because of hotel costs.  Hotel proximity I did think about. Looking at positives, there may be more badges possible for newbies, and long timers get new wonderful experiences doing other wonderful things. :)

Hotel costs (through OnPeak, I mean) have been relatively flat for years, though. They go up a few dollars every time, but probably less than inflation at this point. I think the lack of cosplayers last year had more to do with lingering COVID concerns (for some) and the masking rule (for a lot more). I think a lot of cosplayers didn't want to make a fabulous costume and then accessorize with an out-of-place mask, or not be able to wear the mask/headgear that was part of the costume because of a required COVID mask.

This year, though... hotel costs through OnPeak again remain in the pre-pandemic range. Hotel AVAILABILITY seems to have fallen off a cliff, though, and I'm not sure why.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on May 03, 2023, 09:12:59 AM
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This year, though... hotel costs through OnPeak again remain in the pre-pandemic range. Hotel AVAILABILITY seems to have fallen off a cliff, though, and I'm not sure why.

It appears that either OnPeak or the hotels themselves are holding back room which may come back to bite them in the butt with the WGA strike and impending possibility of the SAG and DGA going on strike too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 03, 2023, 09:14:48 AM
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Hotel costs (through OnPeak, I mean) have been relatively flat for years, though. They go up a few dollars every time, but probably less than inflation at this point. I think the lack of cosplayers last year had more to do with lingering COVID concerns (for some) and the masking rule (for a lot more). I think a lot of cosplayers didn't want to make a fabulous costume and then accessorize with an out-of-place mask, or not be able to wear the mask/headgear that was part of the costume because of a required COVID mask.

This year, though... hotel costs through OnPeak again remain in the pre-pandemic range. Hotel AVAILABILITY seems to have fallen off a cliff, though, and I'm not sure why.
I don’t necessarily think it’s strictly just the hotel situation though.

As someone who has been going consistently from 09 to now there’s been a downward trend towards cosplay presence at least from what I’ve seen. (Not all cosplay are elaborate but there’s definitely more graphic tee and pants combos in recent years than past)

I think it’s a combination of factors rather than one particular cause. I used to cosplay everyday for example (if I couldn’t get a nearby hotel I’d get a parking pass at the convention center and use it for storage) but due to the line situation and crowds have scaled back  what I cosplay or even if I do it at all for SDCC. I still do for other cons since it’s much easier to do there.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 03, 2023, 10:22:16 AM
I agree. I used to have more elaborate cosplays (2008-2012), but with SDCC being so intense now, I've scaled back and only do comfortable costumes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on May 03, 2023, 10:27:23 AM
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As someone who has been going consistently from 09 to now there’s been a downward trend towards cosplay presence at least from what I’ve seen. (Not all cosplay are elaborate but there’s definitely more graphic tee and pants combos in recent years than past)

I think it’s a combination of factors rather than one particular cause. I used to cosplay everyday for example (if I couldn’t get a nearby hotel I’d get a parking pass at the convention center and use it for storage) but due to the line situation and crowds have scaled back  what I cosplay or even if I do it at all for SDCC. I still do for other cons since it’s much easier to do there.


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This is interesting, and now that you mention it I have noticed what seems like maybe a drop in cosplay.  Of course, I typically spend Saturday in Hall H all day, and then I'm typically exhausted after the last panel and trudge home like the old local dude I am so I've always presumed since Saturday is the really hopping cosplay day (and to a less extent Sunday am, when the Ballers do their pseudo victory lap) and I've just missed a lot.  I have presumed that with as nutty as lines for everything nowadays is the cosplay presence for many may be (a little) more hassle than it's worth.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on May 03, 2023, 10:40:19 AM
Per the UBlog: @sdccHotelTrackr is tracking and tweeting hotels as they pop up on OnPeak website (and when they go away).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 03, 2023, 11:59:17 AM
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Hotel costs (through OnPeak, I mean) have been relatively flat for years, though. They go up a few dollars every time, but probably less than inflation at this point. I think the lack of cosplayers last year had more to do with lingering COVID concerns (for some) and the masking rule (for a lot more). I think a lot of cosplayers didn't want to make a fabulous costume and then accessorize with an out-of-place mask, or not be able to wear the mask/headgear that was part of the costume because of a required COVID mask.

This year, though... hotel costs through OnPeak again remain in the pre-pandemic range. Hotel AVAILABILITY seems to have fallen off a cliff, though, and I'm not sure why.

I kind of felt that even last year there seem to be less availability at some hotels during the OnPeak lottery.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on May 03, 2023, 12:38:59 PM
i'm surprised by the lack of availability for the non downtown hotels.  i thought there would be more options along the trolley path up towards old town and farther out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 03, 2023, 02:05:09 PM
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I agree. I used to have more elaborate cosplays (2008-2012), but with SDCC being so intense now, I've scaled back and only do comfortable costumes.

For me it's the lack of available hotels. I also like to do elaborate cosplay and not having a close hotel is a deal breaker if I will cosplay or not. This year I don't even have a hotel so cosplay for my group is out of the question. Its disheartening because we see less cosplay every year and my group really wanted to but at this point just being to get parking to attend will be a miracle.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on May 03, 2023, 03:07:24 PM
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For me it's the lack of available hotels. I also like to do elaborate cosplay and not having a close hotel is a deal breaker if I will cosplay or not. This year I don't even have a hotel so cosplay for my group is out of the question. Its disheartening because we see less cosplay every year and my group really wanted to but at this point just being to get parking to attend will be a miracle.

In my many years, last year was the most barren I've ever seen for cosplay at SDCC. On Saturday, I wore an elaborate costume with armor and lights and nobody was there to see it. We walked around the convention center twice and I could count on two hands the amount of cosplayers we saw. I think people have given up on cosplay for watching panels and braving the exclusives lottery lines. There was a slight smattering of cosplayers on Sunday toward the end of the show.

If I can't get a nearby hotel, I won't cosplay. One year, I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton, which was a little over a mile away, but it was a nightmare walking to and from the con with the heat, humidity and walking through the homeless areas... Waiting for the shuttle was a gamble because it was often full by the time it arrived. That year, the humidity was cranked up extra high to make matters worse, so I felt like a wet, sloppy mess whenever I got to my destination. Even worse if I was in a costume.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: geargirl on May 03, 2023, 03:54:20 PM
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In my many years, last year was the most barren I've ever seen for cosplay at SDCC. On Saturday, I wore an elaborate costume with armor and lights and nobody was there to see it. We walked around the convention center twice and I could count on two hands the amount of cosplayers we saw. I think people have given up on cosplay for watching panels and braving the exclusives lottery lines. There was a slight smattering of cosplayers on Sunday toward the end of the show.

If I can't get a nearby hotel, I won't cosplay. One year, I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton, which was a little over a mile away, but it was a nightmare walking to and from the con with the heat, humidity and walking through the homeless areas... Waiting for the shuttle was a gamble because it was often full by the time it arrived. That year, the humidity was cranked up extra high to make matters worse, so I felt like a wet, sloppy mess whenever I got to my destination. Even worse if I was in a costume.


This makes me so sad. I love the cosplay so much! It makes the event so unique.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 03, 2023, 06:40:24 PM
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In my many years, last year was the most barren I've ever seen for cosplay at SDCC. On Saturday, I wore an elaborate costume with armor and lights and nobody was there to see it. We walked around the convention center twice and I could count on two hands the amount of cosplayers we saw. I think people have given up on cosplay for watching panels and braving the exclusives lottery lines. There was a slight smattering of cosplayers on Sunday toward the end of the show.

If I can't get a nearby hotel, I won't cosplay. One year, I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton, which was a little over a mile away, but it was a nightmare walking to and from the con with the heat, humidity and walking through the homeless areas... Waiting for the shuttle was a gamble because it was often full by the time it arrived. That year, the humidity was cranked up extra high to make matters worse, so I felt like a wet, sloppy mess whenever I got to my destination. Even worse if I was in a costume.

Just as a counterpoint to your experience, I know I definitely saw a ton of cosplay last year. I have fairly elaborate cosplays myself. Most you will see on Friday and Saturday, particularly if you're in front of the convention center doors and near the Gaslamp/Convention divide. The exhibit hall floor is fairly restrictive so you will definitely see less there.

But having a hotel definitely helps those with more involved costumes. I've counted myself fortunate in getting a Gaslamp area hotel for the last several years, which has made cosplay more manageable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 04, 2023, 07:55:30 AM
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In my many years, last year was the most barren I've ever seen for cosplay at SDCC. On Saturday, I wore an elaborate costume with armor and lights and nobody was there to see it. We walked around the convention center twice and I could count on two hands the amount of cosplayers we saw. I think people have given up on cosplay for watching panels and braving the exclusives lottery lines. There was a slight smattering of cosplayers on Sunday toward the end of the show.

If I can't get a nearby hotel, I won't cosplay. One year, I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton, which was a little over a mile away, but it was a nightmare walking to and from the con with the heat, humidity and walking through the homeless areas... Waiting for the shuttle was a gamble because it was often full by the time it arrived. That year, the humidity was cranked up extra high to make matters worse, so I felt like a wet, sloppy mess whenever I got to my destination. Even worse if I was in a costume.

to add on, they also moved the Cosplay Wall last year. I'm not sure why but it was not in its usual spot.
i also think Covid had something more to do with people not cosplaying than before. i think people were still in the "im not sure if i want to wear this, and pair it with a mask"or moreso, people were i guess testing out last year to see the crowd and stuff, post-covid.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on May 04, 2023, 02:19:43 PM
What irks me is the scattered dates. It's very hard to find consecutive dates in a row. Like yes, Sheraton, I'll check in Tuesday to only check out Wednesday, then check back in on Thursday. Sigh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 04, 2023, 02:50:52 PM
 This could be the year where people buy a big suite,  for an outside the Con rate and share. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on May 04, 2023, 03:26:52 PM
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What irks me is the scattered dates. It's very hard to find consecutive dates in a row. Like yes, Sheraton, I'll check in Tuesday to only check out Wednesday, then check back in on Thursday. Sigh.

This is my main concern as well.  If I look elsewhere I can get a room but not at that price.  One year we had the Omni for 1 or 2 nights then packed up and moved to the MGH.  Wasn't ideal but it worked, the 1sy, 2sy days this year is a head scratcher.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 05, 2023, 12:12:55 AM
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One year we had the Omni for 1 or 2 nights then packed up and moved to the MGH.  Wasn't ideal but it worked, the 1sy, 2sy days this year is a head scratcher.

Definitely not ideal, but at least they were two good downtown hotels. There has been so little so far, and I could swear that in the past you could still at least regularly see all nights at Mission Valley hotels. Does the availability this year so far seem worse than in previous years?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 05, 2023, 08:32:29 AM
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Definitely not ideal, but at least they were two good downtown hotels. There has been so little so far, and I could swear that in the past you could still at least regularly see all nights at Mission Valley hotels. Does the availability this year so far seem worse than in previous years?

Yes.  Availability at even the hotels that are at more distant locations seems oddly limited at this same point last year, from what I remember.  Odd indeed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 05, 2023, 08:54:23 AM
Here is my latest theory about why there are so few hotels showing up right now.

The hotels as a group, decided to hold back on the number of hotel rooms they would put in the lottery, betting on us paying the much higher prices they would, of course, prefer us to pay.

I believe—hope—-that as the weeks get closer, they will place more rooms into OnPeak, when they find we are not reserving at those higher rates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on May 05, 2023, 09:40:58 AM
is there usually more hotels around this time? i've been fortunate to always get a hotel from lottery so never rally bothered to check. Trying to help friends get another room now
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 05, 2023, 10:21:57 AM
Yea, usually there's lots of hotels lingering. a lot of mission valley hotels would still be posted up but a few downtown hotels.

Seems like more people than before are wanting downtown rooms. I dont remember the request for downtown being this highly requested vs. previous years. But there werw also a few more hotels to choose from. In one of the years past, since ive been going (2016), i remember someone saying they preferred mission valley vs. downtown and gaslamp as they didnt want to be in the mix of the Con Commotion.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on May 05, 2023, 10:29:33 AM
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Here is my latest theory about why there are so few hotels showing up right now.

The hotels as a group, decided to hold back on the number of hotel rooms they would put in the lottery, betting on us paying the much higher prices they would, of course, prefer us to pay.

I believe—hope—-that as the weeks get closer, they will place more rooms into OnPeak, when they find we are not reserving at those higher rates.

I pray that your theory proves true!  The ANXIETY of not finding a hotel is killing me!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wonkybonkers on May 05, 2023, 02:49:10 PM
I feel like since COVID, less people are willing to share rooms with new people. So I think that might also be the reason it seems like there are less rooms, more people getting their own room
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 05, 2023, 09:01:28 PM
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Here is my latest theory about why there are so few hotels showing up right now.

The hotels as a group, decided to hold back on the number of hotel rooms they would put in the lottery, betting on us paying the much higher prices they would, of course, prefer us to pay.

I believe—hope—-that as the weeks get closer, they will place more rooms into OnPeak, when they find we are not reserving at those higher rates.

Let's just hope the hotels learn from the experience and don't try this again. Obviously a select people will pay the exuberant $1000+ a night rates, but for even the Mission Valley hotels to not have inventory is wild.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 06, 2023, 11:38:32 AM
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I feel like since COVID, less people are willing to share rooms with new people. So I think that might also be the reason it seems like there are less rooms, more people getting their own room

It's possibly a factor.  But, I think it may also be that hotels are holding inventory for the open market.

About eight years ago, I kept track of hotels selling on the open market and what price they were asking.  I was habitually shut out of the lottery and wanted to track if prices changed over time.  Basically, there were only about two hotels selling on the open market then.  One of them was the Indigo.  I forget the other one and I deleted my spreadsheet.  None of the most popular hotels near the convention center were doing it, though.

I just checked Expedia and eight of the SDCC listed downtown hotels are trying to sell rooms on the open market for $1000+ and they include MGH and Hilton Bayfront.  They didn't do that years ago.  There are also other hotels that dropped off the SDCC list entirely, like the Horton Grand.  That hotel is entirely "open market" and completely booked.  I stayed there last year when I struck out in the lottery.  I had booked it at a premium price--not $1000+ thankfully--and kept it when I struck out last year.

I always thought hotels that have SDCC deals weren't allowed to sell on the open market, but more hotels seem to be.  The Horton Grand changed ownership a few years ago and the new owners decided not to be on the SDCC list entirely.  Given they are still completely booked, I am sure the new owners are making much more money than the old owners did by being a con hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 06, 2023, 12:14:19 PM
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It's possibly a factor.  But, I think it may also be that hotels are holding inventory for the open market.

About eight years ago, I kept track of hotels selling on the open market and what price they were asking.  I was habitually shut out of the lottery and wanted to track if prices changed over time.  Basically, there were only about two hotels selling on the open market then.  One of them was the Indigo.  I forget the other one and I deleted my spreadsheet.  None of the most popular hotels near the convention center were doing it, though.

I just checked Expedia and eight of the SDCC listed downtown hotels are trying to sell rooms on the open market for $1000+ and they include MGH and Hilton Bayfront.  They didn't do that years ago.  There are also other hotels that dropped off the SDCC list entirely, like the Horton Grand.  That hotel is entirely "open market" and completely booked.  I stayed there last year when I struck out in the lottery.  It had booked it at a premium price--not $1000+ thankfully--and kept it when I struck out last year.

I always thought hotels that have SDCC deals weren't allowed to sell on the open market, but more hotels seem to be.  The Horton Grand changed ownership a few years ago and the new owners decided not to be on the SDCC list entirely.  Given they are still completely booked, I am sure the new owners are making much more money than the old owners did by being a con hotel.

Looks like this may be a 'shake out' year.  With the deadline for refunding badges coming up on May 12, I have seen more posts than I have ever seen from folk who are seriously considering refunding their badge, and keeping just 1 day in order to participate in pre-reg next year.

Most of us cannot affored to pay over $1,000 a night. 

The Witching Hour is nigh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 06, 2023, 06:49:43 PM
Hilton Bayfront has done $1000/night rooms in the past, that’s nothing new.  Remember the year when Hard Rock screwed up and let rooms be booked on booking sites for con, and some people were “lucky” enough to get rooms at the Bayfront on like Booking or Expedia’s tab?   MMM has also had $1000/night rooms available to book directly. One of the other downtown Marriotts has had rooms at $900/night.  And further proof that block hotels have historically been able to also rooms on the open market — my very first year, 2012, when I didn’t know what I was doing, I booked a room at the Town & Country directly through their site.

Let’s also remember that I think it was Glazer who said before that the thing most likely to prevent SDCC from coming back is the hotels.  So it’s possible that whenever SDCC re-upped for three more years, they had to cut a deal with the hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on May 06, 2023, 09:58:35 PM
How did the set prices for the SDCC hotel block come about in the first place? Did SDCC negotiate with the hotels to set a certain number of rooms that follow the set prices for the year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 07, 2023, 11:32:29 AM
It's probably not everyone's first choice, and most of you have already looked at this, but I started looking at the trolley route stops, and then started drilling down using google maps to see if there were any hotels near the trolley stops.  Two that are also on On-Peaks list have openings, which means they're also on the shuttle route.  Yes, they're more expensive than On-Peak, but not in the $1000/night range, and I'm pretty sure they're refundable.  Might be good for a backup as you're still hoping for something closer (and cheaper -  ;). ). Here are two (2) that I found so far.

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station. -  $462/night

Hilton Garden Inn - $508/night

Just something to think about.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on May 07, 2023, 12:39:12 PM
There are quite a few old town hotels close to a trolley stop also.  They currently are 400-550 range.

Some are refundable if people need a backup until they can find something better.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 07, 2023, 01:24:15 PM
I've done this for my own needs in previous years but I've mapped out the current hotels in the block and added the Shuttle Routes from last year in Google Maps. (Click on the caret to expand and show the names. Click on the pins to see info about the stops, routes, or hotels depending on which layer you are looking at)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Z_gatXwefHG7TBopTmUqyZGEcrqHQpM&usp=sharing

I've used a similar map for previous years when I had to look for back up places to stay. I'll update it to this year's map when it drops and I get a chance. Hope that this helps people with figuring out their options.

Note: Some shuttle stops service more than one hotel or on street corners I tried to drop pins and label them with the hotels they service. Also because this is data from last year it might change. (ex. I didn't see Sheraton Hotel and Marina Bay Tower on the hotel block this year but it was a stop last year I don't think that it will be this year so keep that in mind. If the SDCC 2023 Block of hotels is there chances are the stop will be the same though.) 

You should be able to search your hotel (in the block or not) and see if there was a stop nearby. There are definitely some stops that you should expect a lot of traffic at (particularly 6th at Broadway as it serves a lot of hotels so plan accordingly).

Update: Just added Ace Parking based on what they have listed under the company. This will be updated once we get the confirmed list of parking locations are part of the lottery. If there is any other info people would like added. I'd be more than happy to add to it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 07, 2023, 01:48:14 PM
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There are quite a few old town hotels close to a trolley stop also.  They currently are 400-550 range.

Some are refundable if people need a backup until they can find something better.
I just got home from SD, and I took the trolley from the Convention Center to Old Town for the first time. Got to admit, the place is charming as hell and there are a bunch of good restaurants. My typical SDCC visit is W-Sun, but if I had a day on either side to enjoy my surroundings, Old Town is not bad.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 07, 2023, 04:08:00 PM
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I've done this for my own needs in previous years but I've mapped out the current hotels in the block and added the Shuttle Routes from last year in Google Maps. (Click on the caret to expand and show the names. Click on the pins to see info about the stops, routes, or hotels depending on which layer you are looking at)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Z_gatXwefHG7TBopTmUqyZGEcrqHQpM&usp=sharing

I've used a similar map for previous years when I had to look for back up places to stay. I'll update it to this year's map when it drops and I get a chance. Hope that this helps people with figuring out their options.

Note: Some shuttle stops service more than one hotel or on street corners I tried to drop pins and label them with the hotels they service. Also because this is data from last year it might change. (ex. I didn't see Sheraton Hotel and Marina Bay Tower on the hotel block this year but it was a stop last year I don't think that it will be this year so keep that in mind. If the SDCC 2023 Block of hotels is there chances are the stop will be the same though.) 

You should be able to search your hotel (in the block or not) and see if there was a stop nearby. There are definitely some stops that you should expect a lot of traffic at (particularly 6th at Broadway as it serves a lot of hotels so plan accordingly).

Update: Just added Ace Parking based on what they have listed under the company. This will be updated once we get the confirmed list of parking locations are part of the lottery. If there is any other info people would like added. I'd be more than happy to add to it.

@lidlesseye (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=746)  - Amazing work! Thank you. :smiley_star:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 07, 2023, 04:17:09 PM
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@lidlesseye (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=746)  - Amazing work! Thank you. :smiley_star:

Aww shucks. Thank you.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 08, 2023, 11:34:30 AM
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I've done this for my own needs in previous years but I've mapped out the current hotels in the block and added the Shuttle Routes from last year in Google Maps. (Click on the caret to expand and show the names. Click on the pins to see info about the stops, routes, or hotels depending on which layer you are looking at)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Z_gatXwefHG7TBopTmUqyZGEcrqHQpM&usp=sharing

I've used a similar map for previous years when I had to look for back up places to stay. I'll update it to this year's map when it drops and I get a chance. Hope that this helps people with figuring out their options.

Note: Some shuttle stops service more than one hotel or on street corners I tried to drop pins and label them with the hotels they service. Also because this is data from last year it might change. (ex. I didn't see Sheraton Hotel and Marina Bay Tower on the hotel block this year but it was a stop last year I don't think that it will be this year so keep that in mind. If the SDCC 2023 Block of hotels is there chances are the stop will be the same though.) 

You should be able to search your hotel (in the block or not) and see if there was a stop nearby. There are definitely some stops that you should expect a lot of traffic at (particularly 6th at Broadway as it serves a lot of hotels so plan accordingly).

Update: Just added Ace Parking based on what they have listed under the company. This will be updated once we get the confirmed list of parking locations are part of the lottery. If there is any other info people would like added. I'd be more than happy to add to it.

And @lidlesseye (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=746)  has updated the map to include Ace Parking and offsites!!!

I think this call for some karma points!!!   :drinking24:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 08, 2023, 03:50:09 PM
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And @lidlesseye (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=746)  has updated the map to include Ace Parking and offsites!!!

I think this call for some karma points!!!   :drinking24:

@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681) Here is the link to nominate someone for karma, go nuts!
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 09, 2023, 02:10:06 AM
Dang...and now there is no hotel availability AT ALL. I don't remember that happening last year - it seemed like there was always some non downtown hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 09, 2023, 07:13:21 AM
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Dang...and now there is no hotel availability AT ALL. I don't remember that happening last year - it seemed like there was always some non downtown hotels.

Very odd. Just checked again. I wonder if OnPeak is doing some work in there. We shall see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Wkdbriss on May 09, 2023, 07:46:25 AM
If you put in dates of 17-19 July a bunch pop up. There's just nothing during the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 09, 2023, 08:04:36 AM
I feel like in the past there have always been non-downtown hotels up until the con.  this is definitely new. 

This is a good year to pack the talkback, not having housing for everyone is not good. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 09, 2023, 10:56:55 AM
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I feel like in the past there have always been non-downtown hotels up until the con.  this is definitely new. 

This is a good year to pack the talkback, not having housing for everyone is not good.

The talkback is always packed.  You have to get there early to sit near the microphone.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 09, 2023, 11:27:26 AM
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The talkback is always packed.  You have to get there early to sit near the microphone.   :)

I have never made it to one, maybe this is the year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 09, 2023, 12:00:53 PM
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I have never made it to one, maybe this is the year.

The room fills up and there are even people standing in the back.  While some people get the opportunity to bring up a specific topic, or compliment the board on the event, the biggest issue is usually Hall-H line management. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 09, 2023, 12:49:16 PM
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I feel like in the past there have always been non-downtown hotels up until the con.  this is definitely new. 

This is a good year to pack the talkback, not having housing for everyone is not good.
You know that there's nothing CCI can do about it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 09, 2023, 01:11:54 PM
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You know that there's nothing CCI can do about it.

That depends on several things we don't know, mostly involving the exact wording of their contract with the hotels. If the hotels holding back rooms after the initial lottery and they aren't supposed to, then SDCC can demand they honor the contract, or, failing that, sue the hotels for breach. If the contract says that the hotels must offer X amount of rooms in the lottery, but does not specify what happens to rooms returned in the lottery, then SDCC can try to change the wording of the next contract so that it states that the hotels must continue to offer the discounted rooms until a specific amount of time before the convention.

Those are just examples. But without seeing the contract (we never will) we have no idea what SDCC can and can't do about it. The answer is definitely not "nothing" but it might be "not much without renegotiating the contract", which could then take years to come into effect.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 09, 2023, 01:54:04 PM
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That depends on several things we don't know, mostly involving the exact wording of their contract with the hotels. If the hotels holding back rooms after the initial lottery and they aren't supposed to, then SDCC can demand they honor the contract, or, failing that, sue the hotels for breach. If the contract says that the hotels must offer X amount of rooms in the lottery, but does not specify what happens to rooms returned in the lottery, then SDCC can try to change the wording of the next contract so that it states that the hotels must continue to offer the discounted rooms until a specific amount of time before the convention.

Those are just examples. But without seeing the contract (we never will) we have no idea what SDCC can and can't do about it. The answer is definitely not "nothing" but it might be "not much without renegotiating the contract", which could then take years to come into effect.

And they definitely need to know how we all feel to give them motivation to see what they can do!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 09, 2023, 04:11:41 PM
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That depends on several things we don't know, mostly involving the exact wording of their contract with the hotels. If the hotels holding back rooms after the initial lottery and they aren't supposed to, then SDCC can demand they honor the contract, or, failing that, sue the hotels for breach. If the contract says that the hotels must offer X amount of rooms in the lottery, but does not specify what happens to rooms returned in the lottery, then SDCC can try to change the wording of the next contract so that it states that the hotels must continue to offer the discounted rooms until a specific amount of time before the convention.

Those are just examples. But without seeing the contract (we never will) we have no idea what SDCC can and can't do about it. The answer is definitely not "nothing" but it might be "not much without renegotiating the contract", which could then take years to come into effect.

CCI's current contract with the city is till 2024 so contract renegotiation is definitely on the horizon. When CCI agreed to that contract, a sticky point was keeping room costs down for attendees. Like you mentioned, unfortunately for us nothing was disclosed about how many rooms the hotels must offer. Now here we are with badges but no hotels, and with some rooms going for $1000+ on the hotel's own sites. Something definitely needs to change.

That said apart from the talkback or maybe emailing them ( do they read those?), I am not sure there is much we can do which is very disheartening.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 09, 2023, 04:29:38 PM
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CCI's current contract with the city is till 2024 so contract renegotiation is definitely on the horizon. When CCI agreed to that contract, a sticky point was keeping room costs down for attendees. Like you mentioned, unfortunately for us nothing was disclosed about how many rooms the hotels must offer. Now here we are with badges but no hotels, and with some rooms going for $1000+ on the hotel's own sites. Something definitely needs to change.

That said apart from the talkback or maybe emailing them ( do they read those?), I am not sure there is much we can do which is very disheartening.

According to UBlog, CCI signed a 3 year contract through 2024 the last time it came up. But unfortunately we don't know if the terms were stipulated as being for for 3 years, or for three San Diego Comic Cons. If it's the latter (which is definitely possible, that's what happened to the nonprofit where I'm a board member), then they may not be able to renegotiate until the 2026 convention.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 09, 2023, 04:47:18 PM
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If you put in dates of 17-19 July a bunch pop up. There's just nothing during the con.

Why would we be looking for con hotels during non con days?
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MsButtaskotch on May 09, 2023, 04:51:31 PM
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According to UBlog, CCI signed a 3 year contract through 2024 the last time it came up. But unfortunately we don't know if the terms were stipulated as being for for 3 years, or for three San Diego Comic Cons. If it's the latter (which is definitely possible, that's what happened to the nonprofit where I'm a board member), then they may not be able to renegotiate until the 2026 convention.

Interesting thought
If they signed the contract in 2021, that was still fresh out of the pando.. what if the contract they signed back then limited rooms availability because back then they assumed attendance would be down due to an ongoing (back then) pandemic. But now, we're out of the heads of our and attendance is skyrocketing but theyre locked in and can't do anything.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 09, 2023, 05:46:36 PM
Upon further investigation, it says in 2017, CCI agreed to an extension of the their current contract till 2021. Than in 2019 they agreed to a new 3 year contract that would have them there till 2024. So does that mean a new contract negotiation is possible after 2024?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 10, 2023, 05:46:43 PM
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Why would we be looking for con hotels during non con days?
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Some people arrive early before con start date. They can do some sight seeing that is more harder to get done once con starts.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 10, 2023, 05:53:17 PM
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Some people arrive early before con start date. They can do some sight seeing that is more harder to get done once con starts.
Plus cheap hotel rooms for people who aren’t going to the con but are taking a vacation down there. (Maybe not a lot but I know some who have done that before) There’s also other events doing on down there like concerts.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 10, 2023, 05:54:08 PM
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The talkback is always packed.  You have to get there early to sit near the microphone.   :)

That's good that everyone comes to provide feedback. The only thing is that people who share their feedback to try to make it better, does the organization actually improve on the stuff the following year?

I'm curious if someone is gonna ask about how many hotels were actually used during for the lottery. Or specifically if they want a percentage of rooms from each hotel. Hotels know that no matter how much they charge during the con someone will pay that price, especially if it's a downtown room.

I also think that more people are attending this year than last year because the program schedule, celebrities attending might be better than last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 11, 2023, 05:50:40 AM
Honestly, they need to hear about the hotel situation at Talkback. 90% of the complaints are ADA people saying that they didn't get enough special treatment in the lines. It's a small segment taking over the entire session. It's good for CCI to hear from other people about other issues. They need a full picture of what's going on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 11, 2023, 06:51:47 AM
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Some people arrive early before con start date. They can do some sight seeing that is more harder to get done once con starts.

Yep!!!

If all goes well, my flight will arrive on Monday night.  Getting in early for me, gives me some time to adjust and get ready for what's coming.  I guess that's what happens when you get old.    ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on May 11, 2023, 06:52:50 AM
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Yep!!!

If all goes well, my flight will arrive on Monday night.  Getting in early for me, gives me some time to adjust and get ready for what's coming.  I guess that's what happens when you get old.    ;)
Nope, that’s what happens when you get smart!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on May 11, 2023, 08:24:12 AM
It’s also good in case your flight gets delayed. I used to arrive on Wednesday…too much stress for me! I can relax before the con knowing I’m already in San Diego.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on May 11, 2023, 09:09:49 AM
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Plus cheap hotel rooms for people who aren’t going to the con but are taking a vacation down there. (Maybe not a lot but I know some who have done that before)
A friend of mine got married the Saturday of Comic-Con in San Diego; he didn't realize it until after he & his bride set a date, and while the ceremony was downtown their family & friends coming from out-of-town (he said the majority of the guests) had a REAL hard time booking hotels.  I reminded him he should've checked with me first but...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on May 11, 2023, 09:16:07 AM
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That's good that everyone comes to provide feedback. The only thing is that people who share their feedback to try to make it better, does the organization actually improve on the stuff the following year?

I'm curious if someone is gonna ask about how many hotels were actually used during for the lottery. Or specifically if they want a percentage of rooms from each hotel. Hotels know that no matter how much they charge during the con someone will pay that price, especially if it's a downtown room.

I also think that more people are attending this year than last year because the program schedule, celebrities attending might be better than last year.
I think they genuinely try to fix what they can.  There have been years, both at WonderCon & SDCC, where I've met CCI employees in line because they wanted to experience how things ran from attendee's end.  One explained it to me that things looked great on paper and the city was happy with the plans but wanted to be 'on the ground' to experience what things were like for attendees.  This was while in line for the arena at WonderCon, and for the Hilton Bayfront ballroom at SDCC (can't remember what it's called at this time, mostly because I haven't finished my morning espresso yet).

Over the years I've gotten to talk to several CCI folks, some high-up and some regular employees, and I've always gotten the sense that they _only_ care about making the experience as awesome as possible.  Those I've talked to understand they're working for a non-profit that doesn't have to sweat attracting attendees generally, and so their problems to solve are mostly just giving everyone the best experience possible with the resources and logistics they have available to them.  In the case of hotels, when discussing 3rd party for-profit corporations, I suspect things get very murky because there isn't a ton CCI can do about things since they have little control over what 3rd party businesses do.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Stoops on May 11, 2023, 09:51:48 AM
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Totally agree. There's nothing better than being downtown a day or two before the Con. Get to relax, walk around without crowds, watch the offsites get built... It's great. It's the calm before the storm.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2023, 09:54:58 AM
I am going to need to borrow PTO from everyone so I can spend more time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 11, 2023, 10:05:25 AM
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I am going to need to borrow PTO from everyone so I can spend more time.
I got unlimited so I'll slide you a couple days :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2023, 10:07:11 AM
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I got unlimited so I'll slide you a couple days :D

I always dream of a place telling me they are unlimited. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 11, 2023, 12:24:56 PM
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I think they genuinely try to fix what they can.


I do, too. The problem is that they'll fix one problem but create another. They never seem to have the same problem twice, so it's always a guessing game. I do think they try, though. I'm just glad they put this on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 11, 2023, 12:27:49 PM
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I think they genuinely try to fix what they can.  There have been years, both at WonderCon & SDCC, where I've met CCI employees in line because they wanted to experience how things ran from attendee's end.  One explained it to me that things looked great on paper and the city was happy with the plans but wanted to be 'on the ground' to experience what things were like for attendees.  This was while in line for the arena at WonderCon, and for the Hilton Bayfront ballroom at SDCC (can't remember what it's called at this time, mostly because I haven't finished my morning espresso yet).

Over the years I've gotten to talk to several CCI folks, some high-up and some regular employees, and I've always gotten the sense that they _only_ care about making the experience as awesome as possible.  Those I've talked to understand they're working for a non-profit that doesn't have to sweat attracting attendees generally, and so their problems to solve are mostly just giving everyone the best experience possible with the resources and logistics they have available to them.  In the case of hotels, when discussing 3rd party for-profit corporations, I suspect things get very murky because there isn't a ton CCI can do about things since they have little control over what 3rd party businesses do.
This. I’ve volunteered in the past and this is something does. They have also try to review the learns of the day and improve during the con.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on May 12, 2023, 07:23:52 AM
So, here's a random thought I had before coffee this morning.

The change in the distribution and quantity of hotel rooms is presenting in a similar way as the reduction in parking lottery winners last year.
if this follows, the parking lottery may give a clue to what the hotel situation may be like next year.

Just a random idea worth thinking about as we look at the parking lottery next month
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 14, 2023, 08:41:09 AM
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Honestly, they need to hear about the hotel situation at Talkback. 90% of the complaints are ADA people saying that they didn't get enough special treatment in the lines. It's a small segment taking over the entire session. It's good for CCI to hear from other people about other issues. They need a full picture of what's going on.

I attended the Talkback last year and can confirm almost all of the complaints were about Hall H and/or ADA.  Not a single person brought up hotels.  I don't know if no one complains about the Hotel lottery because the problem has faded by the time we get to the convention, but the PTB just don't have the impression it's serious based on the Talkback.

I'm not staying through Sunday this year, but I hope someone brings the hotel situation up for once.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 14, 2023, 07:52:34 PM
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I attended the Talkback last year and can confirm almost all of the complaints were about Hall H and/or ADA.  Not a single person brought up hotels.  I don't know if no one complains about the Hotel lottery because the problem has faded by the time we get to the convention, but the PTB just don't have the impression it's serious based on the Talkback.

I'm not staying through Sunday this year, but I hope someone brings the hotel situation up for once.
Is it possible ADA becomes a central topic because ADA have access to priority seating near the mic during the talk back?  It always seems that those who have a chance to get the mic in Hall H during panels are predominantly ADA.

Could have just been a coincidence at the panels I attended, but I do find it curious that a group who, I think, are a rather small minority have  what seems to be a statistically significant presence at the talk back. Perhaps they are more motivated to be heard, which I could see as well.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 14, 2023, 10:33:24 PM
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I attended the Talkback last year and can confirm almost all of the complaints were about Hall H and/or ADA.  Not a single person brought up hotels.  I don't know if no one complains about the Hotel lottery because the problem has faded by the time we get to the convention, but the PTB just don't have the impression it's serious based on the Talkback.

I'm not staying through Sunday this year, but I hope someone brings the hotel situation up for once.

I think its because as bad as the hotel situation has been in the past, people always have been able to manage somehow, even if it means staying in Mission Valley. This year is really odd in that even places like Town and Country or humphreys half moon in has zero availability as of this posting. I've never seen zero availability before in all of my years of SDCC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 14, 2023, 10:35:33 PM
what's the possibility of them selling more badges this year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on May 14, 2023, 11:54:07 PM
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I think its because as bad as the hotel situation has been in the past, people always have been able to manage somehow, even if it means staying in Mission Valley. This year is really odd in that even places like Town and Country or humphreys half moon in has zero availability as of this posting. I've never seen zero availability before in all of my years of SDCC.
This year is definitely different.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on May 15, 2023, 02:20:29 AM
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what's the possibility of them selling more badges this year?

In terms of general sale: zero. There are badge auctions for charity each year and that's your best bet now.

NB: Do not buy from unofficial sources.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on May 15, 2023, 06:25:34 AM
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what's the possibility of them selling more badges this year?

Probably 1 percent.  Like another poster said SDCC will put up some for charity but sometimes those bids end up really high.  But it can be a write off..............
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 15, 2023, 06:55:53 AM
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In terms of general sale: zero. There are badge auctions for charity each year and that's your best bet now.

NB: Do not buy from unofficial sources.
Only auctions from them on behalf of the museum.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 15, 2023, 07:49:50 AM
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In terms of general sale: zero. There are badge auctions for charity each year and that's your best bet now.

NB: Do not buy from unofficial sources.

I don't think he was asking if more badges will be going up for sale; I think he is asking if it is possible that a higher number a badges were sold, hence the higher demand for hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on May 15, 2023, 09:32:53 AM
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I don't think he was asking if more badges will be going up for sale; I think he is asking if it is possible that a higher number a badges were sold, hence the higher demand for hotels.

Selling is future sales.  Sold would be past sales. 
 :tongue:

We could always ask the original poster lol. 

This post is just humor.  Not being a jerk. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 15, 2023, 09:48:05 AM
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Selling is future sales.  Sold would be past sales. 
 :tongue:

We could always ask the original poster lol. 

This post is just humor.  Not being a jerk.

yeah since the talk was about hotel scarcity I meant about more badges sold this year, then more people then so more room demand haha sorry english not my native language
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on May 15, 2023, 09:51:54 AM
Quick question: is it just me or does something seem to be off this year?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 15, 2023, 09:57:25 AM
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Quick question: is it just me or does something seem to be off this year?


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very much yeah, no hotel rooms, rumors of big names getting out of the exhibit floor... I thought things would come back to "normal" this year
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 15, 2023, 11:23:45 AM
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Quick question: is it just me or does something seem to be off this year?


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Just you. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 15, 2023, 12:58:44 PM
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Just you. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.
I assume this is a joke...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 15, 2023, 02:51:57 PM
Okay y'all, this situation is NUTS.  It's ridiculous that an organization holding a huge convention doesn't make sure its attendees are able to book lodgings.  CCI outsources the responsibility to OnPeak, but ultimately it is THEIR responsibility to make sure attendees don't have to sleep on sidewalks.

Has anyone been flooding CCI with emails/contact forms to make sure they're aware of the situation, and including screenshots of the complete lack of availability??  Because if CCI people aren't reading forums and chats and such, they may honestly not know.  I've never seen a lack of hotels like this in the past, and there's no indication that anything has changed as far as number of attendees.  We know OnPeak didn't properly prepare for this sale (incorrect dates on the hotel sale form, not being able to book Sunday night) but does CCI know this?

Bottom line is you all need to make sure CCI is taking ownership.  Let them know what is happening.  https://comic-con.org/contact
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 15, 2023, 03:19:45 PM
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Okay y'all, this situation is NUTS.  It's ridiculous that an organization holding a huge convention doesn't make sure its attendees are able to book lodgings.  CCI outsources the responsibility to OnPeak, but ultimately it is THEIR responsibility to make sure attendees don't have to sleep on sidewalks.

Has anyone been flooding CCI with emails/contact forms to make sure they're aware of the situation, and including screenshots of the complete lack of availability??  Because if CCI people aren't reading forums and chats and such, they may honestly not know.  I've never seen a lack of hotels like this in the past, and there's no indication that anything has changed as far as number of attendees.  We know OnPeak didn't properly prepare for this sale (incorrect dates on the hotel sale form, not being able to book Sunday night) but does CCI know this?

Bottom line is you all need to make sure CCI is taking ownership.  Let them know what is happening.  https://comic-con.org/contact


That is a great idea.  We shouldn't assume they know, we should tell them loudly by all of us emailing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 15, 2023, 06:12:19 PM
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Is it possible ADA becomes a central topic because ADA have access to priority seating near the mic during the talk back?  It always seems that those who have a chance to get the mic in Hall H during panels are predominantly ADA.

Could have just been a coincidence at the panels I attended, but I do find it curious that a group who, I think, are a rather small minority have  what seems to be a statistically significant presence at the talk back. Perhaps they are more motivated to be heard, which I could see as well.

That's not it.  The room they use for the Talkback is small.  Last year, it wasn't just ADA people complaining.  There were a lot of complaints about the wristband waiting lines and how many people were cheating and breaking the line rules.  Hall H dominated the complaints.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on May 16, 2023, 07:03:20 AM
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I think its because as bad as the hotel situation has been in the past, people always have been able to manage somehow, even if it means staying in Mission Valley. This year is really odd in that even places like Town and Country or humphreys half moon in has zero availability as of this posting. I've never seen zero availability before in all of my years of SDCC.

I have never seen it either.  You can usually get something in mission valley.

I was in at 903,friend at 902 and nothing. Usually within 1-2 minutes gets something
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lostninja on May 16, 2023, 07:27:55 AM
I'm so glad I did the Early Hotel Specials, I'm sure next year it'll sell alot quicker.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 16, 2023, 09:15:18 AM
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Okay y'all, this situation is NUTS.  It's ridiculous that an organization holding a huge convention doesn't make sure its attendees are able to book lodgings.  CCI outsources the responsibility to OnPeak, but ultimately it is THEIR responsibility to make sure attendees don't have to sleep on sidewalks.

Has anyone been flooding CCI with emails/contact forms to make sure they're aware of the situation, and including screenshots of the complete lack of availability?? 

I don't think On Peak's job is to make sure I get a hotel. I think their job is to manage the traffic to the reservations, so the hotel's systems (mainly the big 5) are not inundated with it.  My understanding of the first time they did the hotel sale, was that it was pretty bad.  Forms crashed, people didn't know if there submissions went thru, etc.  From what I see, they may have sub contracted with the company that provides the walking man as a way to manage submissions (just a guess on my part).

I agree that it looks like things are tougher as far as hotels are concerned.  This may speak to the popularity of Comic Con.  My first year (2015), I didn't know anything about the hotel sale, and missed it completely.  I eventually booked directly with Humphrey's Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island in May.  It was no problem...AND...as I was checking in, a couple made a reservation AT THE DESK!  The next year, I did participate in the sale, and I got the Westin downtown.  While I was ok with that, I did keep checking availability, and noticed that there was still a lot of availability in non downtown hotels very close to the Con date.  I thought that things were always that way.  Then around 2018 or 2019, I noticed it was tougher and tougher to get anything at all.

Based on this article from the unofficial blog, there's no way 130,000 people are going to get a hotel room in the block.  Yet, somehow, there are still 130,000 that attend the Con.  Some live in San Diego or the surrounding area, and choose not to get a hotel, but can either drive in or take the trolley.  Some live further out, but close enough to drive in every day.  Some stay at hotels farther away (there are a lot), and either drive in or take the trolley, or drive in to a shuttle stop and come in that way.  Some stay at an Air BNB or VRBO.  Some stay at a hostel.  There seem to be many options I'm not even aware of, but somehow they figure it out.


https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/

Some of the hotels may be holding onto rooms hoping to get more money.  We even know that there are downtown hotels that are not even in the block (Horton Grand, Pendry, et al).  Yes, they're charging much higher daily rates, and in some cases they're getting them.  We may not be happy, but that's just business.  They may or may not succeed in that area, but that's their prerogative.  Who knows.  If they don't get a bite at the higher rates as we get closer to the dates, they may become available.  For those still looking, there may still be hope.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 16, 2023, 09:27:32 AM
I can say one thing for sure if I didn't get a hotel through the exchange I would be canceling my trip.  There is no way I can afford that much for a hotel.

Sadly, since covid, I have been watching people pay stupid amounts of money for different things.  Not that people didn't before, but for some reason, it's more intense. 

It's a trend that I hope dies.  At the end of the day though if people are willing to pay 7K for HBF, then HBF is going to charge that. 

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 16, 2023, 09:47:29 AM
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I don't think On Peak's job is to make sure I get a hotel. I think their job is to manage the traffic to the reservations, so the hotel's systems (mainly the big 5) are not inundated with it.  My understanding of the first time they did the hotel sale, was that it was pretty bad.  Forms crashed, people didn't know if there submissions went thru, etc.  From what I see, they may have sub contracted with the company that provides the walking man as a way to manage submissions (just a guess on my part).

I agree that it looks like things are tougher as far as hotels are concerned.  This may speak to the popularity of Comic Con.  My first year (2015), I didn't know anything about the hotel sale, and missed it completely.  I eventually booked directly with Humphrey's Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island in May.  It was no problem...AND...as I was checking in, a couple made a reservation AT THE DESK!  The next year, I did participate in the sale, and I got the Westin downtown.  While I was ok with that, I did keep checking availability, and noticed that there was still a lot of availability in non downtown hotels very close to the Con date.  I thought that things were always that way.  Then around 2018 or 2019, I noticed it was tougher and tougher to get anything at all.

Based on this article from the unofficial blog, there's no way 130,000 people are going to get a hotel room in the block.  Yet, somehow, there are still 130,000 that attend the Con.  Some live in San Diego or the surrounding area, and choose not to get a hotel, but can either drive in or take the trolley.  Some live further out, but close enough to drive in every day.  Some stay at hotels farther away (there are a lot), and either drive in or take the trolley, or drive in to a shuttle stop and come in that way.  Some stay at an Air BNB or VRBO.  Some stay at a hostel.  There seem to be many options I'm not even aware of, but somehow they figure it out.


https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/

Some of the hotels may be holding onto rooms hoping to get more money.  We even know that there are downtown hotels that are not even in the block (Horton Grand, Pendry, et al).  Yes, they're charging much higher daily rates, and in some cases they're getting them.  We may not be happy, but that's just business.  They may or may not succeed in that area, but that's their prerogative.  Who knows.  If they don't get a bite at the higher rates as we get closer to the dates, they may become available.  For those still looking, there may still be hope.

You make very valid points. I wonder what the long-term effect of diminished housing will be on the convention. Will it become more of a corporate show? Will it force it to move? Will it just stay the same?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 16, 2023, 10:20:52 AM
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I don't think On Peak's job is to make sure I get a hotel.

Yep, and this is why I said to contact CCI.

I've been going since 2012 and have never seen it this bad.  There have ALWAYS been MV hotels available.  The number of attendees is the same, so what has changed?  CCI needs to be aware of and to address the issue.  Even though CCI doesn't handle the sale it is still part of the SDCC convention experience.  You can't sell the badges and then leave people hanging like this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 16, 2023, 10:40:48 AM
Yes, something is weird this year. I don't buy that it's increased demand - the number of badges is something of an absolute, given the capacity of the convention center. And if anything (although I hate to say it) Comic-Con is on the decline, between studio consolidation and companies deciding to save their big promos for their own events (DC Fandome, D23, etc), plus the lack of things like Conival, NerdHQ, etc. Plus I think the number of people desperate to get back to doing things post-Covid is somewhat balanced by the number of people still hesitant to attend MASSIVE events when you can get a lot of the content online shortly after.

So IMO it can't be that more people need rooms than ever before. Which means there are less rooms overall? Or they're being held up somewhere in the process? Something is rotten in the state of OnPeak... even more so than usual.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 16, 2023, 10:47:00 AM
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Yep, and this is why I said to contact CCI.

I've been going since 2012 and have never seen it this bad.  There have ALWAYS been MV hotels available.  The number of attendees is the same, so what has changed?  CCI needs to be aware of and to address the issue.  Even though CCI doesn't handle the sale it is still part of the SDCC convention experience.  You can't sell the badges and then leave people hanging like this.

This!  They hire Onpeak to do a job and if it's not working properly they need to know.  We can debate here all year long but it does nothing if we don't contact CCI and let them know how we feel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 16, 2023, 12:18:57 PM
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This!  They hire Onpeak to do a job and if it's not working properly they need to know.  We can debate here all year long but it does nothing if we don't contact CCI and let them know how we feel.
So, if CCi don't know. What would you want or expect them to do?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 16, 2023, 12:32:02 PM
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So, if CCi don't know. What would you want or expect them to do?

I want them to know.  Then I want to sit back and let them solve it. It's above my pay grade to solve it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 16, 2023, 01:07:33 PM
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So, if CCI don't know. What would you want or expect them to do?

They have a contract with the hotels, and a contract with OnPeak to manage the hotel process. They need to enforce those contracts as written. If those contracts are being fulfilled and this is still happening, then they need to modify the language of the contracts when they renew.

Or they could just fire OnPeak... a girl can dream...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 16, 2023, 01:49:19 PM
why are we blaming it all on onpeak? I mean afaik they are in charge of the sale, they don't decide how much rooms are up do they? feels weird to defend on peak lol but the lack of rooms seems to be a problem with the hotels not onpeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 16, 2023, 02:17:47 PM
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why are we blaming it all on onpeak? I mean afaik they are in charge of the sale, they don't decide how much rooms are up do they? feels weird to defend on peak lol but the lack of rooms seems to be a problem with the hotels not onpeak

We don't actually know, because we don't know *exactly* how OnPeak holds rooms, how they distribute them, whether or not they stay in a pool or on a list or are returned to the hotel's control, or when/how any of that happens. We DO know that OnPeak routinely makes a stressful process even more difficult, nonsensical, and torturous than it has to be so... blaming them always seems like a good place to start.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 16, 2023, 03:31:06 PM
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They have a contract with the hotels, and a contract with OnPeak to manage the hotel process. They need to enforce those contracts as written. If those contracts are being fulfilled and this is still happening, then they need to modify the language of the contracts when they renew.

Or they could just fire OnPeak... a girl can dream...

Why would the hotels agree to a modification if they think they can make more by offering more rooms outside the room block?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 16, 2023, 03:36:27 PM
Generally, because CCI threatens to leave San Diego entirely, and the San Diego Tourism Association does their best to strong-arm them into it. At least that's how it's worked in the past.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 16, 2023, 04:00:18 PM
Which I’m sure also factors into the hotels’ analysis.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sylent_asassin on May 17, 2023, 10:41:22 AM
I just checked and Kimpton Alma (fmly Hotel Palomar) currently has vacancies for all days if you play with the calendar.

I've never seen the hotel sitch this bad. In all my years attending SDCC (since 2002), there have always been vacancies in Hotel Circle. I'm wondering what changed from this year to years past. Onpeak should start making it mandatory to link your SDCC ID to booking a room. It isn't fair that attendees are being shut out because other people looking to hang out and party are booking up all the rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 17, 2023, 10:44:03 AM
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Onpeak should start making it mandatory to link your SDCC ID to booking a room.

This. One thousand percent.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 17, 2023, 11:56:51 AM
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This. One thousand percent.

Completely agree, but do wonder how many are sold to non-Con goers. Might just be my small perspective, but I cannot imagine a very sizeable group of people wanting to pay CCI hotel rates just to hit up some of the activations and other events around that don't require badges.

Started thinking about why they wouldn't implement such an obvious barrier and that's all I can come up with.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 17, 2023, 12:27:44 PM
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Completely agree, but do wonder how many are sold to non-Con goers. Might just be my small perspective, but I cannot imagine a very sizeable group of people wanting to pay CCI hotel rates just to hit up some of the activations and other events around that don't require badges.

Started thinking about why they wouldn't implement such an obvious barrier and that's all I can come up with.
CCI hotel rates are generally lower than the rack rate. So if you even plan to visit San Diego during the Con at all, it’s worth it.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 17, 2023, 12:32:02 PM
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CCI hotel rates are generally lower than the rack rate. So if you even plan to visit San Diego during the Con at all, it’s worth it.


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No. CCI hotel rates have historically still been MORE than a hotel’s normal non-con rate.  The CCI rates are just less than the market rate during SDCC.  But for instance, the MMM is over $300/night during SDCC but normally $200-$250 I believe.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 17, 2023, 12:48:11 PM
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No. CCI hotel rates have historically still been MORE than a hotel’s normal non-con rate.  The CCI rates are just less than the market rate during SDCC.  But for instance, the MMM is over $300/night during SDCC but normally $200-$250 I believe.

That’s not true. I just went to the Marriott site and put in a week in August, and ALL the hotels are more expensive than the CCI rate. I stand by my original comment.


Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 17, 2023, 01:07:46 PM
MMM might be a bad example b/c of its proximity to the convention center, but if you look at the latter half of November through the beginning of January, rates are mostly in the $200s.  In fact it’s $195 on 11/29.  I checked the Residence Inn too.  Thanksgiving week is apparently a quiet week in the Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 17, 2023, 01:12:38 PM
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MMM might be a bad example b/c of its proximity to the convention center, but if you look at the latter half of November through the beginning of January, rates are mostly in the $200s.  In fact it’s $195 on 11/29.  I checked the Residence Inn too.  Thanksgiving week is apparently a quiet week in the Gaslamp.
I looked up MMM because that’s the one you cited. Of course the prices are cheaper during the off season. I literally looked at hotels in the Gaslamp and Marina 3 to 4 weeks after SDCC, and the prices are higher. And in my original comment, I specifically used the term “rack rate”. If you go into any hotel room and look at the posted rate on the door, you’ll see it’s higher than the rate we get reserving through OnPeak for the Con.

So my point is: if someone without a badge wanted to come down to San Diego in July or August, they’d get the best deal if they were able to book their room through the OnPeak with the Con rate.

And perhaps that should be looked at.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lostninja on May 17, 2023, 01:39:54 PM
It's simple supply and demand, basic in any business, same thing in Vegas, same room different week huge difference. All averages out with good weeks and empty weeks. Only way to survive in the Hotel industry or any other industry.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 17, 2023, 05:08:29 PM
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It's simple supply and demand, basic in any business, same thing in Vegas, same room different week huge difference. All averages out with good weeks and empty weeks. Only way to survive in the Hotel industry or any other industry.
Sure the only problem is when the price exceeds what people are willing to pay and demand drops and hotels are left with supply. The goal of any business is to maximize profit but part of that is not losing money on holding onto inventory that could have sold.

How many people would still go if the actors and directors also strike come July and more vendors pull out? (Not saying that’s why a lot of people are going but there are a large number of people that go for panels rather than just exhibit floor and comics)

I booked extra rooms at a cost but can cancel up til the day before (same with my flight) with no money lost on my side outside the badges I can’t return (but I already take that into account) but if I was already 2 nights locked in I’d be less inclined to cancel. Hotel though could have booked that room to someone else if I cancelled sooner.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 17, 2023, 07:15:04 PM
Many theories on the hotel shortage have been offered and they may all contribute.

May I offer up another category of people who use hotel rooms:  Employees of the offsites.

I stayed at the Horton Grand last year, which wasn't an official con hotel.  The hotel has a nice bar and I was having a drink in the early evening.  I met two people who had just gotten off work from working at one of the offsites.  They weren't staying at the Horton, but had rooms at another hotel.  The Horton was just a place they found to have a drink after work.  These offsites each have dozens of workers and they aren't all San Diego locals.  I think the studios behind the offsites have to secure them rooms, in addition to people you see at panels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 17, 2023, 07:46:17 PM
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I looked up MMM because that’s the one you cited. Of course the prices are cheaper during the off season. I literally looked at hotels in the Gaslamp and Marina 3 to 4 weeks after SDCC, and the prices are higher. And in my original comment, I specifically used the term “rack rate”. If you go into any hotel room and look at the posted rate on the door, you’ll see it’s higher than the rate we get reserving through OnPeak for the Con.

So my point is: if someone without a badge wanted to come down to San Diego in July or August, they’d get the best deal if they were able to book their room through the OnPeak with the Con rate.

And perhaps that should be looked at.


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Hi! Using just one hotel for your example isn't a great sample size. However, I did a search using several of the major hotels (Hard Rock, Manchester Grand Hyatt, Hilton Gaslamp, and Omni). I tried several date ranges within both June and July.

Different hotels had different results, even using the same date ranges. The Hard Rock varied between being cheaper than Con Rate and not having any availability, while the Manchester basically had the Con Rate through most dates. The Omni's rack rate was usually higher than the con rate by about $50-80 per night, and the Hilton Gaslamp had their rack rate essentially the same as the con rate.

This is also not including the large hassle booking a Comic-Con hotel is compared to the normal process (Filling out the form on the specific date, knowing the specific date at all, being available for the different deadline s).

My conclusion is that if there are any vacationers using the con rates, it's likely a negligible number if any. The difference in rates is negligible compared to if you simply shift your vacation a few days away from SDCC. I believe the most likely reasoning for this year's hotel wasteland is the hotels holding back inventory in order to increase their margins. This will be more verifiable once early June rolls around and we get the final inventory release from OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 18, 2023, 10:29:25 AM
Since pricing is "supply and demand" driven, I don't think there is any week on the San Diego hotel calendar that is comparable to the demand that SDCC drives or the low supply as a result.  Thus, comparing the prices to any other week of the year isn't very useful.

There's an unanswered question:  what would the pricing be if there were no SDCC contract with any of these hotels while SDCC was happening?  My guess is that all the pricing would be somewhere between the negotiated rates and the pricing we are seeing open market now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 18, 2023, 10:51:25 AM
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There's an unanswered question:  what would the pricing be if there were no SDCC contract with any of these hotels while SDCC was happening?  My guess is that all the pricing would be somewhere between the negotiated rates and the pricing we are seeing open market now.

I think that's a pretty good guess. But, for me, at that point I'm out. Could I afford to pay more than the negotiated rates? Probably. But these rates are about as much as I'm willing to pay for these caliber of hotels. Add 25-30% and I'll be looking at different trips I could be taking for the same price, and choosing one of those instead.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 18, 2023, 12:18:37 PM
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I think that's a pretty good guess. But, for me, at that point I'm out. Could I afford to pay more than the negotiated rates? Probably. But these rates are about as much as I'm willing to pay for these caliber of hotels. Add 25-30% and I'll be looking at different trips I could be taking for the same price, and choosing one of those instead.

Especially considering how little time I spend in said room.  :headbang:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on May 18, 2023, 02:54:16 PM
I don't have a hotel yet, but on principle I refuse to pay off-block prices (or even share a room that's paying off block prices) for any hotel that's in the block. I also refuse to pay off-block prices for any hotel that used to be on the block, or should be on the block, but isn't.

I currently have a backup that's not particularly close, but as far as I know has never been in the block (at least not in recent years.) Pricing, while not cheap, also isn't too marked up from what it normally is.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 18, 2023, 07:27:38 PM
Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 18, 2023, 08:44:07 PM
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Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.

i don't think people are necessarily complaining about the lack of downtown hotels (that is always known to be tough and not guaranteed when they do become available) but rather the lack of hotels period. as stated before i've never seen it where there wasn't anything available at all. i would surmise there are a large good chunk of people who for legitimate reasons do not have any accommodations at all. in years past you could at least count on the likes of Town and Country. Now, nothing.

Hopefully there's more availability as we get closer to the con; also with all the strikes going on a stuff there may suddenly be a lot more space available, but not for good reasons...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 18, 2023, 08:54:24 PM
All of this may mean that people are more interested in the Early Bird sale next year.
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 18, 2023, 08:54:54 PM
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Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.
As someone that didn’t get a hotel I had hotels on my list that were downtown, airport, and mission valley got nothing.

I’ve been checking everyday including when intercontinental was available. The main issue with intercontinental when it was sitting on the site for almost a week was the list was requiring 4 days consecutive nights but didn’t have that available to book. When they finally removed the restriction it was snapped up.

By sheer dumb luck I got one day at MGH by spending a weekend refreshing several times an hour and following discords with people doing the same thing but ended up up returning it because I couldn’t fill the other days and didn’t want to be sitting on a hotel room I was going to to have the checking and out in the same 24 hours during the con.

I’m flying in and have badges for 4 day + PN and was fine with anything but haven’t been able to get anything. I booked a hotel not with onpeak out of necessity not by choice. If I wasn’t going with friends I might have cut my losses and not just cancelled going at all.

While I do think a lot of of people are gunning for Downtown it’s telling when people can’t even get a MV hotel there’s an issue.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on May 18, 2023, 09:00:27 PM
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Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.

Wanted something non-Mission Valley (Airport, Shelter Island, Old Town ok) with 3.5+ stars on Yelp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LauLauris on May 19, 2023, 12:37:04 PM
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Wanted something non-Mission Valley (Airport, Shelter Island, Old Town ok) with 3.5+ stars on Yelp.
Originally got a MV hotel as backup and rebooked with a downtown hotel before the free cancellation date. Not much inventory after the cancel date.  Still looking for more nights but unsure of availability to the public. Assuming just like above poster, the studios /vips block out rooms for their people.
Went many years ago when a full ticket was about $50 and stayed at the Manchester grand Hyatt for $50! Gone are those days of simplicity. Wish it was that simple.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 19, 2023, 12:44:26 PM
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Okay y'all, this situation is NUTS.  It's ridiculous that an organization holding a huge convention doesn't make sure its attendees are able to book lodgings.  CCI outsources the responsibility to OnPeak, but ultimately it is THEIR responsibility to make sure attendees don't have to sleep on sidewalks.

Has anyone been flooding CCI with emails/contact forms to make sure they're aware of the situation, and including screenshots of the complete lack of availability??  Because if CCI people aren't reading forums and chats and such, they may honestly not know.  I've never seen a lack of hotels like this in the past, and there's no indication that anything has changed as far as number of attendees.  We know OnPeak didn't properly prepare for this sale (incorrect dates on the hotel sale form, not being able to book Sunday night) but does CCI know this?

Bottom line is you all need to make sure CCI is taking ownership.  Let them know what is happening.  https://comic-con.org/contact

A quick update -- I contacted CCI yesterday and had a reply in the afternoon.  I replied and got an additional reply.

My email:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Their reply: 
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


My reply:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


And their reply: 
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 19, 2023, 12:48:25 PM
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A quick update -- I contacted CCI yesterday and had a reply in the afternoon.  I replied and got an additional reply.

Thank you for doing that! And WOW what an enormous mess of auto replies is that?

The first email certainly describes the process, which you were trying to tell them is NOT working. Sigh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 19, 2023, 12:54:48 PM
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Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.

I think this is fair to ask with the caveat that the hotel landscape has never looked so bleak. Meaning, I know some people turned down rooms I was offering to wait for "better", whether that was very close to Con (the farthest I offered was Hotel Republic) or had just a couple very specific hotels they wanted and nothing else. Any other year, that would have been fine but this year just turned out to be a different beast. I do wonder how they fared.

After this year, I kinda doubt anyone would pass up a downtown room again unless it just totally didn't fit their needs with number of beds or something. It was certainly fair to pass on rooms with the expectation they'd eventually get what they wanted.

It's not my style. I put my needs before my wants and frankly, I need a place to sleep and bathe regardless if said place fits my wish list of wants. If I get the opportunity to "trade up" later, great. If not, at least I'm covered.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 19, 2023, 12:59:42 PM
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A quick update -- I contacted CCI yesterday and had a reply in the afternoon.  I replied and got an additional reply.

My email:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Their reply: 
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.



Woah. Is that a joke? They think that only CCI badge holders are using a generic link that anyone can use? That link gets posted all over. As others mentioned, if they really wanted to prioritize badge holders, there would be validation prior to entering the waiting room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 19, 2023, 01:05:39 PM
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Woah. Is that a joke? They think that only CCI badge holders are using a generic link that anyone can use? That link gets posted all over. As others mentioned, if they really wanted to prioritize badge holders, there would be validation prior to entering the waiting room.

I think we all have said this at some point but I think we have let it go over the years and now, it's a bit more real.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on May 19, 2023, 01:22:38 PM
I didn't get the email because press registration hadn't happened yet, so I didn't have a badge until like a week after. If they want to make sure only badge holders get it, it should either be done through the MemberID portal, or the MemberID field should be required and verified.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on May 19, 2023, 03:00:36 PM
Looks like my email went to OnPeak so the reply went to my SPAM folder.  LOL.

As Comic-Con 2023 gets closer, changes/cancellations may occur which would then free up hotel rooms. The booking website shows hotel room inventory in real-time and room availability changes regularly.

Note that all rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and we encourage you to act quickly if you are still in need of accommodations.

https://www.comic-con.org/hotels

Thank you and please let us know if you need any additional assistance.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 19, 2023, 04:48:29 PM
Also I don’t think people will take you that seriously if the thing you complain doesn’t impact you personally.
Hi getting a room was hard this year… follow by I got a room….but it was difficult in getting one.
Doesn’t work that well but that’s just my thought.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 19, 2023, 05:40:49 PM
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Also I don’t think people will take you that seriously if the thing you complain doesn’t impact you personally.
Hi getting a room was hard this year… follow by I got a room….but it was difficult in getting one.
Doesn’t work that well but that’s just my thought.

Advocating for others is a good thing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 19, 2023, 06:03:23 PM
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Also I don’t think people will take you that seriously if the thing you complain doesn’t impact you personally.
Hi getting a room was hard this year… follow by I got a room….but it was difficult in getting one.
Doesn’t work that well but that’s just my thought.

What a horrible way to think, time and time again history has shown that those who help advocate for others can change things.  I think @TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842) did a wonderful thing for the community and I am in awe at how much they care.  We are stronger together. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on May 19, 2023, 07:43:11 PM
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I didn't get the email because press registration hadn't happened yet, so I didn't have a badge until like a week after. If they want to make sure only badge holders get it, it should either be done through the MemberID portal, or the MemberID field should be required and verified.

I am a trade professional and I didn't get my badge until after getting a hotel.  I didn't get the email, but the link was easily accessible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 19, 2023, 07:46:26 PM
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What a horrible way to think, time and time again history has shown that those who help advocate for others can change things.  I think @TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842) did a wonderful thing for the community and I am in awe at how much they care.  We are stronger together.

Well it’s good to think about people that I agree with but coming from someone who works in dealing with client’s  technical issues. You are force to deal with an abundant amount of request. You have to prioritize. If it’s not an issue from the get go. Realistically it will get ignore.
This is the point I am making.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 19, 2023, 08:09:05 PM
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Just out of curiosity for the all the people who did not get hotels, what was the expectation?
Was it downtown hotel or bust or anything within the shuttle route will be good enough? I saw the Intercontinental was free most of the time during beginning of General sales . Even getting place like Wyntham and Springhill doesn’t seem much a difference from previous years.
Not trying to put anyone on the spot but tampering expectations may make this really non issue like any other years.
I never received the onpeak hotel link and thus missed the hotel lottery.  I knew I wouldn't get a close downtown hotel so I adjusted my expectations. In the general sale I was one of those unfortunate ones to get a 404 error. So I missed out again. By the time I got the page to work there was a sparse few left but with missing days. For example the InterContinental was there for a long time but it was missing days. I was trying for hotels like the Sheraton marina, Wyndham type distance. It was just bad luck for me this year I guess.
I don't currently have a hotel and I am just hoping the hotels make more of their inventory available through Onpeak come June. I think if I didn't have a full badge and had put in less days in the general sale I might have gotten a hotel. At this point I know I will lose out on Saturday and Sunday because whenever a hotel would pop up I'd try to book it and the Saturday would be gone first. I know Saturday is the popular day for some to go who don't have a badge but it's frustrating for those of us who just want a complete hotel booking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 19, 2023, 08:18:54 PM
I feel for you. I have been in the same boat in other years. I end up renting a car and staying in places like La Jolla or Mira Mesa. Yes it is an adjustment. Everything will be fine.Things always works out if there is a will.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 19, 2023, 08:44:47 PM
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I never received the onpeak hotel link and thus missed the hotel lottery.  I knew I wouldn't get a close downtown hotel so I adjusted my expectations. In the general sale I was one of those unfortunate ones to get a 404 error. So I missed out again. By the time I got the page to work there was a sparse few left but with missing days. For example the InterContinental was there for a long time but it was missing days. I was trying for hotels like the Sheraton marina, Wyndham type distance. It was just bad luck for me this year I guess.
I don't currently have a hotel and I am just hoping the hotels make more of their inventory available through Onpeak come June. I think if I didn't have a full badge and had put in less days in the general sale I might have gotten a hotel. At this point I know I will lose out on Saturday and Sunday because whenever a hotel would pop up I'd try to book it and the Saturday would be gone first. I know Saturday is the popular day for some to go who don't have a badge but it's frustrating for those of us who just want a complete hotel booking.

Have you been checking 3rd party sites?  I don't know what price range you're looking for, but there is some availability.  They're higher than the Con rate, but not $1000/night.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 19, 2023, 09:06:53 PM
Usually what I do is book further away hotels that allow cancellation as a backup and look for closer hotel when available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on May 21, 2023, 02:18:37 PM
as others have mentioned there are hotels that are close to the trolley line (e.g. old town) that have availability and are refundable up to check in date.  good backup option until something better can be found.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 23, 2023, 08:04:48 AM
Only one popped up on OnPeak
Hotel del Coronado
From the 19-23

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 24, 2023, 05:57:32 AM
So I was looking at a question posted on twitter to the unofficial blog about the hotel sale, and their response was something I didn't think about, but it kind of makes sense.  If CCI's contracts with the hotels is that they hold out a specific number of rooms and all those rooms don't sell out, CCI is on the hook for them.  It's possible CCI requested fewer rooms be held for the Con, to reduce their risk of having to pay for rooms that are not booked.

Here's the answer I got back.

".... Last year and at special edition they had inventory all the way up to the con as far as we can recall. And that is typically how a room block works - you’re on the hook for so many of the rooms you request be held. Not 100% sure how CCI’s agreement works"

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 24, 2023, 08:31:34 AM
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So I was looking at a question posted on twitter to the unofficial blog about the hotel sale, and their response was something I didn't think about, but it kind of makes sense.  If CCI's contracts with the hotels is that they hold out a specific number of rooms and all those rooms don't sell out, CCI is on the hook for them.  It's possible CCI requested fewer rooms be held for the Con, to reduce their risk of having to pay for rooms that are not booked.

Here's the answer I got back.

".... Last year and at special edition they had inventory all the way up to the con as far as we can recall. And that is typically how a room block works - you’re on the hook for so many of the rooms you request be held. Not 100% sure how CCI’s agreement works"

This very well could be (and would not surprise me) but I don't know if they have had to be on the hook for downtown hotels.  Second thought on this is that if they were concerned about that then they need to have a better system that only allows ticket holders to get rooms.  Right now this is not the case.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on May 26, 2023, 01:22:16 PM
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as others have mentioned there are hotels that are close to the trolley line (e.g. old town) that have availability and are refundable up to check in date.  good backup option until something better can be found.

I think at least one of my panelists will have to go with this option. These old town hotels are not in the SDCC system right, I believe they would need to go book directly with them?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 27, 2023, 12:40:08 PM
Doubletree downtown is up for almost all nights except for Friday one bed
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 27, 2023, 12:56:37 PM
Town & Country is now up
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 30, 2023, 04:47:59 PM
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
19-23 available
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: pegleg1204 on May 30, 2023, 04:54:31 PM
Got MMM for Thursday thru Saturday still need Tuesday and Wednesday
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 30, 2023, 04:55:50 PM
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Got MMM for Thursday thru Saturday still need Tuesday and Wednesday

That's awesome!

You could try booking direct with MMM. Tuesday, at least, should be a reasonable price.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 30, 2023, 05:25:22 PM
Lots of activity on Onpeak right now.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 30, 2023, 05:25:52 PM
Lots of hotels opening up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on May 30, 2023, 05:29:19 PM
Several hotels have popped up


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 30, 2023, 05:32:54 PM

INTERCONTINENTAL SAN DIEGO

SHERATON SAN DIEGO HOTEL &

WESTGATE HOTEL

WESTIN SAN DIEGO BAYVIEW
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 30, 2023, 05:34:30 PM
westin gaslamp up, closest seen as of this post
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 30, 2023, 06:27:30 PM
I'm surprised the Hotel Republic is still up.  All nights.  Am I missing something?

I guess somebody heard me, because now it's gone. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 30, 2023, 06:49:14 PM
Yay!  Finally got my needed hotel nights! :smilie_happy_clapping:  Thanks for posting availability here!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on May 31, 2023, 12:53:06 AM
Just got Doubletree Mission Valley! My aversion to MV hotels is mainly due to how much of a cluster Hotel Circle is and having to rely on the shuttle, but this one is in Hazard Center and right on a trolley stop so that mitigates both issues. A 2br popped up with the correct dates; I figured I better just get this one than gamble for a downtown one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 31, 2023, 06:58:56 AM
Keep an eye out folks and hammer the hotels page...today's the last day to cancel before losing full deposit...
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Reservations cancelled on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, through Wednesday, May 31, 2023, by 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)/9:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), a cancellation fee equal to one night's room rate and tax will be deducted from the deposit provided.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 31, 2023, 07:16:33 AM

COURTYARD SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY

HOLIDAY INN SAN DIEGO BAYSIDE

HOTEL DEL CORONADO

WYNDHAM SAN DIEGO BAYSIDE
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 31, 2023, 08:26:58 AM
Anyone getting a 406 error code?and know how to reset it?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230531/0fd286e7dd5ced1a7ea44a40c859698b.png)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 31, 2023, 08:56:08 AM
Sheraton MV up for 16-23
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clarrkkent on May 31, 2023, 08:56:59 AM
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Anyone getting a 406 error code?and know how to reset it?


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I was able to access by PC browser. I'd try the usual of deleting browser data (cache/cookies/etc). Otherwise, try a new browser. If you were IP banned for refreshing too often, then maybe another device?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on May 31, 2023, 12:13:46 PM
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If you were IP banned for refreshing too often, then maybe another device?

That person seems to be on mobile.  It's easy to get a different IP address on mobile internet.  Just toggle airplane mode on and then back off.  The phone will be assigned a new IP address.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 31, 2023, 07:37:02 PM
Town & Country still up, all nights. That's at least something.

I wonder if there will be much movement after today's cancellation deadline passes. @sdccHotelTrackr on Twitter seems to be pretty helpful. Does anyone have any idea how quickly it updates? Is it instantaneous, or is there some lag time?
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 01, 2023, 11:38:21 AM
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I wonder if there will be much movement after today's cancellation deadline passes. @sdccHotelTrackr on Twitter seems to be pretty helpful. Does anyone have any idea how quickly it updates? Is it instantaneous, or is there some lag time?

I’m wondering the same thing about movement after the deadline … and I don’t remember if the same circumstances were in place last year? I do know from my records that I got a room thru onpeak last year on June 6…. So I’m trying to stay hopeful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on June 01, 2023, 12:06:55 PM
I think a lot of these opened up because hotels release some inventory rather than people cancelling. Someone mentioned they were all Marriott properties.

I can see some of the other hotel groups holding out until later trying to see if people will pay out of con rates for rooms.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on June 01, 2023, 10:35:37 PM
Hmm, interesting theory. But I would guess that this round was people cancelling, because it was right before the second cancel deadline. (Most of the ones mentioned in the past few days also were not Marriott properties. Westin, Sheraton, Republic and Courtyard are, but Doubletree, Hotel Del, Westgate, Town & Country, Holiday Inn, Wyndham, and Intercontinental are not.) However, I wouldn’t be surprised if the hotels held out until later to release inventory to try to get people to pay full rates.

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I think a lot of these opened up because hotels release some inventory rather than people cancelling. Someone mentioned they were all Marriott properties.

I can see some of the other hotel groups holding out until later trying to see if people will pay out of con rates for rooms.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 02, 2023, 06:59:26 AM
7 Hotels just opened up.

Two downtown have all days!!! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on June 02, 2023, 07:13:00 AM
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7 Hotels just opened up.

Two downtown have all days!!!

I think these hotels dropping 4-5 rooms each all of a sudden two days past the refund deadline kind of proves they were holding back inventory.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 02, 2023, 08:06:25 AM
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I think these hotels dropping 4-5 rooms each all of a sudden two days past the refund deadline kind of proves they were holding back inventory.

I think you're right.

More hotels have popped in

Someone set up a twitter account that is (supposedly) monitoring on peak availability. It seems to be in real time.  Might be worth following.

https://twitter.com/sdccHotelTrackr
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on June 02, 2023, 08:13:10 AM
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I think you're right.

More hotels have popped in

Someone set up a twitter account that is (supposedly) monitoring on peak availability. It seems to be in real time.  Might be worth following.

https://twitter.com/sdccHotelTrackr

More have popped up with multiple nights and rooms. Embassy Suites, Indigo, Intercontinental. People in need of rooms should be camping the page right now.

EDIT: Moxy and Kimpton just dropped multiple rooms as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 02, 2023, 09:07:50 AM
Getting "406 Not Acceptable"..ugh
Title: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on June 02, 2023, 09:35:57 AM
What a busy morning but Hotel is booked!  Further out than last few years but not bad. The stress this year was way too high but like most folks say it all worked out in the end.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 02, 2023, 04:31:55 PM
Anyone think there will be more hotels dropping before the con.  You know, the closer ones: Marriott Marquis, Bayfront, Manchester...
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 03, 2023, 04:45:06 AM
I think it’s likely, but may not be for more than a month. That’s a nerve-wracking wait.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on June 03, 2023, 10:54:02 AM
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Anyone think there will be more hotels dropping before the con.  You know, the closer ones: Marriott Marquis, Bayfront, Manchester...

Historically speaking, there are always a handful of these that drop in the last week or two before the con, usually from people who have to cancel their attendance at the last minute, but be aware that they're usually gobbled up pretty fast (especially if/when someone like the UBlog tweets about it), so be prepared to be hyper vigilant if you're going to attempt it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 05, 2023, 04:25:35 AM
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Anyone think there will be more hotels dropping before the con.  You know, the closer ones: Marriott Marquis, Bayfront, Manchester...

They're available now when I check in mornings if you split the days (e.g. Wed-Fri one hotel, Sat - Sunday another). When I'm there, too, I can typically just hotels tonight a downtown hotel whenever I feel like it due to those price gouging rooms not selling.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on June 05, 2023, 06:47:00 AM
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That person seems to be on mobile.  It's easy to get a different IP address on mobile internet.  Just toggle airplane mode on and then back off.  The phone will be assigned a new IP address.
Thanks. It’s weird as I get the 406 error code on both my pc and my phone when I’m on wifi. If I disconnect and go 5g it works but my reception area sucks lol. Gosh I wish I knew how to fix this error code


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 05, 2023, 07:41:09 AM
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Thanks. It’s weird as I get the 406 error code on both my pc and my phone when I’m on wifi. If I disconnect and go 5g it works but my reception area sucks lol. Gosh I wish I knew how to fix this error code


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Same here! Very frustrating to say the least!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on June 05, 2023, 08:12:40 AM
There are a number of hotels up now, but nights are spotty. Sheraton SD Hotel and Marina is up for all nights, though. 🙂
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on June 05, 2023, 08:25:12 AM
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Thanks. It’s weird as I get the 406 error code on both my pc and my phone when I’m on wifi. If I disconnect and go 5g it works but my reception area sucks lol. Gosh I wish I knew how to fix this error code


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MandoSaves on June 05, 2023, 10:35:41 AM
Remember, booking a hotel with onpeak at this point and canceling a reservation will result in a non-refund of your deposit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 05, 2023, 12:31:53 PM
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Thanks. It’s weird as I get the 406 error code on both my pc and my phone when I’m on wifi. If I disconnect and go 5g it works but my reception area sucks lol. Gosh I wish I knew how to fix this error code


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To elaborate on the response above, it’s an IP ban. It means they determined there were too many hits coming from your IP address (you refreshed too much according to whatever metric they use). Which is why it will work on data, which has a different IP address than your wifi.

They likely won’t lift the ban so you will have to use a VPN or data.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on June 05, 2023, 12:37:37 PM
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They likely won’t lift the ban so you will have to use a VPN or data.

Dang. To the original posters getting this error message, how often were you reloading? A permanent ban sounds pretty harsh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on June 05, 2023, 12:54:33 PM
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Thanks. It’s weird as I get the 406 error code on both my pc and my phone when I’m on wifi. If I disconnect and go 5g it works but my reception area sucks lol. Gosh I wish I knew how to fix this error code

It doesn't matter if you use your PC or your phone if you are using the same wifi. Since it's not the device that matters, it's the IP address.  Your broadband connection has the same external IP address no matter which device you use.

You can change your broadband IP address.  That is unless you paid for a static IP address.  Very few people have that at home.  Most IP addresses at home are dynamic.  Some ISPs will allocate a different IP address every time you power cycle your modem.  So try turning your modem off and then back on.  That's pretty uncommon though.  What is more common is that your ISP will assigned an IP address based on your MAC address.  That MAC address is the one given to the modem by your router.  So if your router has the ability to clone a MAC address, you can use that feature to change the MAC address sent to your ISP.  Then your ISP will assign you a new IP address based on that MAC address.  Remember to power cycle the modem after changing the MAC address.

If your router doesn't have that capability, then there is the way that will always work.  But you'll be without internet for a while.  You are only assigned an IP address for a specific period of time.  It's not permanently bound to your MAC address, it's dynamic.  It needs to be renewed.  If your modem is online all the time, then your existing IP address lease will just be renewed.  If it isn't online, then your IP address will be recycled and assigned to someone else.  So then the next time you turn your modem on, you'll get a different one.  It's up to your ISP to set how long that time is.  It could be 2 hours.  It could be 6 hours.  It could be 24 hours.  You can give it a try and turn off your modem while you are at work or while you are a asleep.  That is if you don't have some application that needs internet access during that time.  Since obviously without your modem on, you won't have internet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on June 05, 2023, 10:54:23 PM
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It doesn't matter if you use your PC or your phone if you are using the same wifi. Since it's not the device that matters, it's the IP address.  Your broadband connection has the same external IP address no matter which device you use.

You can change your broadband IP address.  That is unless you paid for a static IP address.  Very few people have that at home.  Most IP addresses at home are dynamic.  Some ISPs will allocate a different IP address every time you power cycle your modem.  So try turning your modem off and then back on.  That's pretty uncommon though.  What is more common is that your ISP will assigned an IP address based on your MAC address.  That MAC address is the one given to the modem by your router.  So if your router has the ability to clone a MAC address, you can use that feature to change the MAC address sent to your ISP.  Then your ISP will assign you a new IP address based on that MAC address.  Remember to power cycle the modem after changing the MAC address.

If your router doesn't have that capability, then there is the way that will always work.  But you'll be without internet for a while.  You are only assigned an IP address for a specific period of time.  It's not permanently bound to your MAC address, it's dynamic.  It needs to be renewed.  If your modem is online all the time, then your existing IP address lease will just be renewed.  If it isn't online, then your IP address will be recycled and assigned to someone else.  So then the next time you turn your modem on, you'll get a different one.  It's up to your ISP to set how long that time is.  It could be 2 hours.  It could be 6 hours.  It could be 24 hours.  You can give it a try and turn off your modem while you are at work or while you are a asleep.  That is if you don't have some application that needs internet access during that time.  Since obviously without your modem on, you won't have internet.
Wow I just learned quite a bit. Thank you Chocolateshake! I’m going to try power cycle my modem and see if that does the trick.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 08, 2023, 02:05:14 PM
There’s movement on the hotel site if anyone is still looking.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 08, 2023, 02:20:19 PM
Hilton Bayfront popped up...just one room but I was too slow!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 08, 2023, 02:58:11 PM
I am…. And the MGH is there but only for days before & after sdcc…. :-/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TeeTee214 on June 08, 2023, 06:16:31 PM
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Hilton Bayfront popped up...just one room but I was too slow!

I saw it too and didn't get it either :'(  But I'm holding out hope that it, and some of the closer hotels, will pop up again this month! I will be so happy to be done monitoring the OnPeak site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 08, 2023, 06:23:20 PM
Same
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 09, 2023, 01:21:40 PM
I just saw this on reddit.  Does anyone know this hotel?


"Hey people - onPeak has a whole new hotel with full availability as of right now. It's the Palihotel San Diego about 0.8 miles from the center."
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on June 09, 2023, 01:44:17 PM
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I just saw this on reddit.  Does anyone know this hotel?


"Hey people - onPeak has a whole new hotel with full availability as of right now. It's the Palihotel San Diego about 0.8 miles from the center."

The Palihotel is the old Ramada Inn redone as a boutique hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on June 09, 2023, 02:49:24 PM
I just picked up Maragaritaville for Friday-Sunday … my other room is Doubletree in Mission Valley. I was surprised to see something in Gaslamp for the weekend. Is there something I don’t know?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 09, 2023, 04:28:36 PM
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I just picked up Maragaritaville for Friday-Sunday … my other room is Doubletree in Mission Valley. I was surprised to see something in Gaslamp for the weekend. Is there something I don’t know?
Gaslamp hotels have been popping up periodically over the last couple of days. Congrats!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on June 09, 2023, 04:37:01 PM
Palihotel 0.7 miles away from SDCC available 7/19 to 7/23


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on June 09, 2023, 11:35:18 PM
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Palihotel 0.7 miles away from SDCC available 7/19 to 7/23

Still there! Is this a completely new add to the SDCC hotels?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on June 10, 2023, 06:13:19 AM
Info on Palihotel.

https://www.costar.com/article/35751016/century-old-hotel-once-billed-as-san-diegos-tallest-building-gets-new-owner


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on June 11, 2023, 09:32:14 AM
3 hotels now available from 7/19 through 7/23.  Palihotel, Doubletree and Coronado.  Palihotel,  which listed as 0.7 miles from the Convention Center,has had availability all weekend it seems.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 12, 2023, 10:59:14 AM
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3 hotels now available from 7/19 through 7/23.  Palihotel, Doubletree and Coronado.  Palihotel,  which listed as 0.7 miles from the Convention Center,has had availability all weekend it seems.


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It sat there for a while, but now Palihotel is unavailable.  I'm kind of curious why it took so long for that to happen.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: suepafly81 on June 12, 2023, 11:10:43 AM
I have a reservation I no longer need, anyone interested?
Handlery Hotel Wed Jul 19-Sun Jul 23, 2 beds Quad occupancy. It’s 4.72 miles from the event but it’s on the shuttle route.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on June 12, 2023, 03:16:51 PM
I know someone who is still trying to find a room for her and her family, let me ask them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 12, 2023, 07:18:13 PM
What is with the Tues/Thurs/Sat availability.  Pretty painful to see.  What makes these available but Wed and Fri full ?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on June 12, 2023, 08:12:55 PM
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I have a reservation I no longer need, anyone interested?
Handlery Hotel Wed Jul 19-Sun Jul 23, 2 beds Quad occupancy. It’s 4.72 miles from the event but it’s on the shuttle route.


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Hi I have sent you a couple of messages and shared contact info with you for my friend Neisha and her daughter who are DESPERATE for this room if you still have it to give.  They have been burned several times and time is running out for them.  I know you are offline right now, but I hope you still have the room and will see the message.  I hope you and Neisha can connect and it works out.  She is a good soul, just kept striking out on the room lotteries and due to her work schedule kept missing the room drops these past couple of weeks.  Thank you sooo much!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on June 13, 2023, 06:29:38 AM
Out of interest has the accomodation situation improved for most by now or are many still trying to sort something out?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 13, 2023, 09:30:13 AM
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Out of interest has the accomodation situation improved for most by now or are many still trying to sort something out?

I am still seeing posts from folk looking for hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: suepafly81 on June 13, 2023, 09:48:27 AM
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Hi I have sent you a couple of messages and shared contact info with you for my friend Neisha and her daughter who are DESPERATE for this room if you still have it to give.  They have been burned several times and time is running out for them.  I know you are offline right now, but I hope you still have the room and will see the message.  I hope you and Neisha can connect and it works out.  She is a good soul, just kept striking out on the room lotteries and due to her work schedule kept missing the room drops these past couple of weeks.  Thank you sooo much!!!
I don’t see any messages but I do still have the room and I sent you a message with my contact information. I’d love to see the room go to someone who needs it!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on June 13, 2023, 10:41:32 AM
There are a handful of hotels up now if people are still looking, some within a mile even.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 13, 2023, 11:55:13 AM
OMNI UP


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on June 13, 2023, 11:55:53 AM
Omni all Nights availableeeeee ruuuun
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: FTC316 on June 13, 2023, 12:13:32 PM
Anyone still looking for a room downtown?

I have The Westgate from Wednesday 7/19- Sunday 7/23 (also have 7/24 booked thru Priceline but that’s readily available.)

Looking to get my deposit back to transfer to you! (667.60)

1 bed - double occupancy.

We’ve since moved closer since we are location snobs but The Westgate is an awesome hotel and a landmark of SD!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 13, 2023, 01:07:09 PM
Residence Inn Downtown (NOT GASLAMP) JULY 21-24 on OnPeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 13, 2023, 04:03:42 PM
Residence Inn Gaslamp Quarter up for 19-23!
Edit: and 3 minutes later the Friday is gone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 13, 2023, 08:21:00 PM
Just finished watching the ublog's podcast, and they had as a guest, Daniel Shaughnessy, Director of Sales & Marketing for Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.  One of the questions asked was if there was less inventory in the hotel block this year, and his answer was 'no'.  He said the agreements are signed years in advance.  It was a good episode.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Y_sCOWGrWHo?feature=share


 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kpasta on June 13, 2023, 08:42:13 PM
WESTIN GASLAMP - .6 miles away
Currently Wednesday to Monday
2 beds - $304 a night for double occupancy

Friends originally wanted wednesday to monday, but when I was reserving the first hotels, I didn't know so I got till Sunday and then I couldnt get Monday for them. I was then able to snag this hotel for them this morning, but they forgot to tell me they decided to only stay till Sunday and keep the original reservation... so now this is available and I don't want to lose my deposit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TeeTee214 on June 14, 2023, 07:27:43 AM
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Omni all Nights availableeeeee ruuuun

I couldn't believe when I saw the availabilty yesterday! I didn't think Omni would ever pop up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 14, 2023, 09:11:01 AM
I see The InterContinental has all days
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 14, 2023, 01:04:06 PM
The Sofia is up for 15-23.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 14, 2023, 03:13:58 PM
So, five weeks to SDCC, what do we think folks?  Do we think more hotels that are closer to the convention center will open up? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 14, 2023, 03:21:38 PM
We already had OMNI and MGH yesterday, but yah more will drop rooms soon!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 14, 2023, 04:52:29 PM
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We already had OMNI and MGH yesterday, but yah more will drop rooms soon!

I have seen really close hotels open up in the past day or so, and it looks as if this might continue or even speed up.  Gaslamp hotels are flashing in and out.  great for those who have waited!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 15, 2023, 10:09:49 AM
HBF up now!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on June 15, 2023, 10:13:52 AM
MMM available! Ruuuuuuuuuunn
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 15, 2023, 10:15:41 AM
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MMM available! Ruuuuuuuuuunn

Posting same thing.  And for all days.  Run now so you can run less there. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on June 15, 2023, 10:16:09 AM
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Posting same thing.  And for all days.  Run now so you can run less there.



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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on June 15, 2023, 10:16:26 AM
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Posting same thing.  And for all days.  Run now so you can run less there.

all days King bed not bad.

HBF is scattered days
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 15, 2023, 10:26:05 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 15, 2023, 10:27:32 AM
Gone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on June 15, 2023, 10:38:24 AM
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Does that thumbs up mean you got it?
No! It meant you are top notch for letting us know!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: FTC316 on June 15, 2023, 10:52:28 AM
Just scored the MMM on that drop!

Now I have to scramble and get rid of my Westgate reservation!

HAVE: The Westgate - 7/19-7/23. 0.7 from the convention center. 1 bed. Deposit $667. Beautiful hotel, we just have needs where we needed to be closer to the con.

Please let me know if you are interested!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 15, 2023, 11:34:41 AM
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Just scored the MMM on that drop!

Now I have to scramble and get rid of my Westgate reservation!

HAVE: The Westgate - 7/19-7/23. 0.7 from the convention center. 1 bed. Deposit $667. Beautiful hotel, we just have needs where we needed to be closer to the con.

Please let me know if you are interested!

Congats!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 15, 2023, 12:11:40 PM
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Just scored the MMM on that drop!

Now I have to scramble and get rid of my Westgate reservation!

HAVE: The Westgate - 7/19-7/23. 0.7 from the convention center. 1 bed. Deposit $667. Beautiful hotel, we just have needs where we needed to be closer to the con.

Please let me know if you are interested!

Congrats !!!  MMM is so awesome.  Good luck finding a Westgate reservation taker.  "First world SDCC problems" haha. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 15, 2023, 01:16:10 PM
HBF just added 5 more rooms single bed 20th-23rd
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roybq on June 15, 2023, 01:25:24 PM
Just snagged one of those HBF rooms! Thanks!
Now I just need something for the 19th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 15, 2023, 01:35:23 PM
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Just snagged one of those HBF rooms! Thanks!
Now I just need something for the 19th.

They just dropped a TON of hotels.  wed to sunday westin gaslamp. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 15, 2023, 03:32:39 PM
Was able to grab HBF and now need to get rid of my Intercontinental res. Question... If I'm unable to get a taker on that and need to cancel, it's the two day deposit I lose correct? I looked at canceling and it said the cancellation fee was $768 (2 nights). That's not in addition to what I paid already right?

#lost lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 15, 2023, 04:18:04 PM
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Was able to grab HBF and now need to get rid of my Intercontinental res. Question... If I'm unable to get a taker on that and need to cancel, it's the two day deposit I lose correct? I looked at canceling and it said the cancellation fee was $768 (2 nights). That's not in addition to what I paid already right?

#lost lol

It's my understanding you will get a partial refund minus two nights cost.  So i think the answer to your question is not in addition to what you paid.  You just don't get a full refund.  That possibility passed on June 1. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 15, 2023, 06:42:50 PM
Question: I was fortunate to get 3 nights at hbf(so excited) but I still need the 19th. Somewhere. Does anyone know if I can add one night to my reservation, either hbf or another? It’ll only be one night & it seems like hotels require 2 nights. Thank you!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on June 15, 2023, 09:19:55 PM
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Question: I was fortunate to get 3 nights at hbf(so excited) but I still need the 19th. Somewhere. Does anyone know if I can add one night to my reservation, either hbf or another? It’ll only be one night & it seems like hotels require 2 nights. Thank you!!

If you don't find a closer place, worst case, it seems like you could get a hotel far away from the convention centre and then commute back and forth for that time period. Congrats for getting HBF for the remainder of the convention!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 16, 2023, 08:08:53 AM
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Question: I was fortunate to get 3 nights at hbf(so excited) but I still need the 19th. Somewhere. Does anyone know if I can add one night to my reservation, either hbf or another? It’ll only be one night & it seems like hotels require 2 nights. Thank you!!
I just looked on the Hilton app & you can get a room for the 18th & 19th for $409 a night with AAA Park & Stay rate. The rate would be $543 if you only wanted to stay the 19th. So, if you want to pay the price, you are able to book directly with the hotel.🙂
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 16, 2023, 10:04:45 AM
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I just looked on the Hilton app & you can get a room for the 18th & 19th for $409 a night with AAA Park & Stay rate. The rate would be $543 if you only wanted to stay the 19th. So, if you want to pay the price, you are able to book directly with the hotel.🙂
Thank you!! This is really helpful!! They’ve dropped their own prices as the last time I looked they were $1k a night. So this is better:) thx!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: IanCar on June 16, 2023, 12:28:07 PM
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Was able to grab HBF and now need to get rid of my Intercontinental res. Question... If I'm unable to get a taker on that and need to cancel, it's the two day deposit I lose correct? I looked at canceling and it said the cancellation fee was $768 (2 nights). That's not in addition to what I paid already right?

#lost lol

I'm in the same situation. I was able to grab a room at HBF (Thursday - Sunday) and had a room previously at Intercontinental. Just need to grab a Wednesday night room at HBF or somewhere in Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 16, 2023, 05:58:33 PM
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I'm in the same situation. I was able to grab a room at HBF (Thursday - Sunday) and had a room previously at Intercontinental. Just need to grab a Wednesday night room at HBF or somewhere in Gaslamp.
I called onpeak this morning, they said that I could only get a room  through them by finding a hotel that would offer me one night or if one popped up for HBF. (Lots of them require 2 nights)Then it was suggested to me here on FOCC to look on the Hilton website. (i’m sorry I’m not quoting them)Hilton is offering rooms for $550-ish for wed the 19th, you can buy just 1 night.  I was able to use Hilton points & $$ to get a room. I feel fortunate especially since I don’t have to troll the onpeak website 24/7 anymore. I finally have 19-23!!! A small miracle
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ocwankenobi on June 16, 2023, 09:33:40 PM
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I called onpeak this morning, they said that I could only get a room  through them by finding a hotel that would offer me one night or if one popped up for HBF. (Lots of them require 2 nights)Then it was suggested to me here on FOCC to look on the Hilton website. (i’m sorry I’m not quoting them)Hilton is offering rooms for $550-ish for wed the 19th, you can buy just 1 night.  I was able to use Hilton points & $$ to get a room. I feel fortunate especially since I don’t have to troll the onpeak website 24/7 anymore. I finally have 19-23!!! A small miracle

I have been trolling the onpeak site gratuitously daily with no intention of getting a hotel.  Its just a part of my day now.  Strangely cathartic like when I am figuring out lego mystery figure packs.  Not sure anyone else is out there with me but there I am. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 16, 2023, 10:49:41 PM
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I have been trolling the onpeak site gratuitously daily with no intention of getting a hotel.  Its just a part of my day now.  Strangely cathartic like when I am figuring out lego mystery figure packs.  Not sure anyone else is out there with me but there I am.
Lol…. I still have a compulsion to look, but I’m resisting it:)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on June 19, 2023, 08:01:56 AM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights are available at Hotel Republic.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 19, 2023, 11:39:05 AM
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I have been trolling the onpeak site gratuitously daily with no intention of getting a hotel.  Its just a part of my day now.  Strangely cathartic like when I am figuring out lego mystery figure packs.  Not sure anyone else is out there with me but there I am.

I've been doing the same.  I've also been looking at the open market using Expedia.  While prices are still higher than the on peak prices, they are coming down.  For example, in the beginning, MGH was over $1000/night.  It's now down to $834.  It'll be interesting to see what happens as we get closer to the Con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 20, 2023, 11:36:05 AM
Could someone point me to the hotel transfer process? I can't seem to find the specific instructions.

Or...

If anyone has done it recently, just DM me the info?

Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: FTC316 on June 20, 2023, 12:10:57 PM
So is the deadline to transfer a room on Thursday...meaning if I don't find a taker by then for my extra room then I'm out of luck and will have to eat the deposit?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 20, 2023, 12:16:05 PM
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So is the deadline to transfer a room on Thursday...meaning if I don't find a taker by then for my extra room then I'm out of luck and will have to eat the deposit?

Per OnPeak:

Changes Policy
"NAME CHANGES: Please have all name changes made with onPeak prior to June 22, 2023.
Some hotels consider name changes taken after June 22, 2023 at 2pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)/ 12pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to be a cancellation. Name changes done after June 22, 2023, may result in the cancelation of the room and may not be reinstated."

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on June 20, 2023, 12:41:45 PM
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Per OnPeak:

Changes Policy
"NAME CHANGES: Please have all name changes made with onPeak prior to June 22, 2023.
Some hotels consider name changes taken after June 22, 2023 at 2pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)/ 12pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to be a cancellation. Name changes done after June 22, 2023, may result in the cancelation of the room and may not be reinstated."

It would have been nice to know which hotels they're talking about, otherwise you're rolling the dice if you change info.

They don't send over data till later though, so I would have thought in theory you could hypothetically change it up to the day they send the info over.

FWIW there is a later deadline to adjust the length of stay; I am pretty sure cci spelled it out explicitly before but they took out mention of that (essentially it was the date after which they would start sending the info over to the hotels).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on June 21, 2023, 10:54:55 AM
I was curious what was going on at the regular travel booking sites, given how OnPeak has released rooms in the last few weeks.  I hadn't done this in a while.  Interetingly, The Pendry, which I hadn't seen show up before on the site I check (American Express), has shown up.  The price is $1,397 a night, but it looks like even they have available rooms.  The other hotels showing up with premium pricing are The US Grant ($824), Hotel Del Coronado ($595), Andaz ($796), SD Marriott Gaslamp ($775), Omni ($659), HBF ($591), Moxy ($569), Indigo ($562), Sofia ($562), Hotel Republic ($541), Hilton Gaslamp ($516), Solamar ($501), Palihotel ($492), Bristol ($485), Westin Gaslamp ($475), Doubletree ($456), Westgate ($446), Carte ($427), Hilton Garden Inn ($401), Hampton Inn ($396), and Intercontinental ($589).

Another non-OnPeak hotel, Horton Grand, is trying to get $650 a night.

Given this is less than a month until the con, the supply seems high to me and the pricing isn't as high as it was a month ago.  I wonder if these prices will go down further.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 21, 2023, 11:03:24 AM
The lottery inventory was off this year. I saw the Manager of the MMM saying that the room block was the same as previous years, but other hotels felt way off. Most of this hotels were still posting availability for the last few months at $1k p/night. That price has been steadily falling and OnPeak seems to have new rooms (and even new hotels) daily.

It's been a weird year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 21, 2023, 03:01:48 PM
So are we back to zero hotels available with OnPeak?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on June 21, 2023, 03:14:01 PM
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So are we back to zero hotels available with OnPeak?

It is showing availability again on the site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 21, 2023, 03:28:21 PM
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It is showing availability again on the site.

thanks!  Must have been a glitch.  As an OnPeak stalker, I wasn't sure what happened when all hotels were all greyed out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 24, 2023, 09:20:33 AM
Our Hilton reservation for SDCC is showing up on our Hilton Honors account already.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on June 24, 2023, 09:28:28 AM
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Our Hilton reservation for SDCC is showing up on our Hilton Honors account already.

Oh wow, super early!  I checked and nothing yet with my Hyatt reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 24, 2023, 09:30:06 AM
I have 2 reservations through onPeak. One of them is showing up in my Bonvoy account, but the other is not there yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on June 24, 2023, 09:36:36 AM
Mine is not showing yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TheNeck on June 24, 2023, 05:13:05 PM
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Our Hilton reservation for SDCC is showing up on our Hilton Honors account already.
Mine too just checked now. Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on June 25, 2023, 02:43:10 PM
Just checked Marriott and my reservation is showing up there. Success!

It's also letting me do name changes as well online. Unfortunately, it is not letting me change occupancy, but I'll just do that at check-in as it's the correct room type. It seems that even though I changed occupancy after/during the deposit process originally, the OG occupancy on the room went to Marriott. So it's showing as a double instead of a triple.

I would say that at this point, obviously transferring still may be a crapshoot if people need to, especially with OP's notice that some hotels may take name changes post June 22nd as a cancellation instead. If you're ever in doubt about that, I'd say call or email the individual hotel itself to check on their policy regarding changes. It seems many reservations have or are in the process of transferring to the hotel systems and dealing directly with them can sometimes be easier and you'll usually get a definitive answer and help easily.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on June 25, 2023, 05:29:53 PM
Has anyone seen their deposits transfer to the hotels as well?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on June 25, 2023, 06:02:48 PM
I'm not seeing my deposit as recorded, but it's also mostly giving me a "Room total" for the folio. I'm not worried about that, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't release the money until closer to the con or it'll take a while. Everything still seems to be a WIP in terms of reservations going over too. For example, some people with stays at MMM aren't seeing their reservations on their online portals yet, but I'm staying at the Gaslamp Quarter Marriott and my stay is up.

I imagine it may take a few days just to get the reservations all over and into the systems, then maybe deposits will start showing up. Have the deposits shown up in advance on folios for others? If we're being honest, I've never checked that with my HHonors stays the past ~8 years or so, so I've never noticed lol. I always assume even if there's an issue with that, I have proof I was charged the deposit via OnPeak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sondra17 on June 26, 2023, 01:10:38 PM
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Per OnPeak:

Changes Policy
"NAME CHANGES: Please have all name changes made with onPeak prior to June 22, 2023.
Some hotels consider name changes taken after June 22, 2023 at 2pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)/ 12pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to be a cancellation. Name changes done after June 22, 2023, may result in the cancelation of the room and may not be reinstated."


I just got back from traveling internationally, and called to see if I could change names.They asked for my hotel, looked it up, and said it was still possible. Some hotels, like the Hard Rock, have extended the grace period per the OnPeak person.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: omraged9 on June 27, 2023, 01:05:22 AM
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I was curious what was going on at the regular travel booking sites, given how OnPeak has released rooms in the last few weeks.  I hadn't done this in a while.  Interetingly, The Pendry, which I hadn't seen show up before on the site I check (American Express), has shown up.  The price is $1,397 a night, but it looks like even they have available rooms.  The other hotels showing up with premium pricing are The US Grant ($824), Hotel Del Coronado ($595), Andaz ($796), SD Marriott Gaslamp ($775), Omni ($659), HBF ($591), Moxy ($569), Indigo ($562), Sofia ($562), Hotel Republic ($541), Hilton Gaslamp ($516), Solamar ($501), Palihotel ($492), Bristol ($485), Westin Gaslamp ($475), Doubletree ($456), Westgate ($446), Carte ($427), Hilton Garden Inn ($401), Hampton Inn ($396), and Intercontinental ($589).

Another non-OnPeak hotel, Horton Grand, is trying to get $650 a night.

Given this is less than a month until the con, the supply seems high to me and the pricing isn't as high as it was a month ago.  I wonder if these prices will go down further.

My guess is that since a lot of studios are backing out from holding panels usually held every year, there's a lot more hotel cancelations this year, hence the higher supply right now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 27, 2023, 08:07:13 AM
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I was curious what was going on at the regular travel booking sites, given how OnPeak has released rooms in the last few weeks.  I hadn't done this in a while.  Interetingly, The Pendry, which I hadn't seen show up before on the site I check (American Express), has shown up.  The price is $1,397 a night, but it looks like even they have available rooms.  The other hotels showing up with premium pricing are The US Grant ($824), Hotel Del Coronado ($595), Andaz ($796), SD Marriott Gaslamp ($775), Omni ($659), HBF ($591), Moxy ($569), Indigo ($562), Sofia ($562), Hotel Republic ($541), Hilton Gaslamp ($516), Solamar ($501), Palihotel ($492), Bristol ($485), Westin Gaslamp ($475), Doubletree ($456), Westgate ($446), Carte ($427), Hilton Garden Inn ($401), Hampton Inn ($396), and Intercontinental ($589).

Another non-OnPeak hotel, Horton Grand, is trying to get $650 a night.

Given this is less than a month until the con, the supply seems high to me and the pricing isn't as high as it was a month ago.  I wonder if these prices will go down further.

I've been checking Expedia.  MGH came up for between $374/night - $404/night (singles).  That's a big drop from over $1000/night on Expedia.

MMM has popped up.  It started over $900 a night, but it's dropping.

I'm thinking more drops in price will be coming soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 27, 2023, 08:38:59 AM
Seems as if the theory about hotel rooms was correct.  Cannot blame the hotels for trying to hold out for more $$$- however-- the time has come to sort this out.  Those who have had the nerves of steel to wait this out may, indeed be rewarded at last!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 27, 2023, 09:58:52 AM
I really think the hotels over played their hands on this one. Typically there's a price drop as you get closer to the convention. I had a friend in 2019 who got MGH the week prior to the Con at normal prices. They hold out rooms to book on their own at whatever they can get. That said, it seems like they held onto additional rooms this year and it was not rewarded.

I don't think studios pulling out had much to do with the extra inventory. Those rooms aren't booked through OnPeak and they don't typically shop for deals. They'll pay whatever the room cost is and then write it off later. This feels more like the hotels (and OnPeak) messed up this year.

As a side note, it's weird to see FB groups jumping on people trying to get rid of extra rooms (even calling them scalpers). Seems oddly hostile this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on June 27, 2023, 11:19:35 AM
Yeah, this year's hotel selection has really been off (and a bit off-putting).  I hope this is just an anomaly of a year and things will get worked out for 2024. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on June 27, 2023, 12:03:37 PM
My friends are still holding out and don’t even have a back up hotel room booked. I would have caved long before now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 27, 2023, 12:13:49 PM
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My friends are still holding out and don’t even have a back up hotel room booked. I would have caved long before now.

Just curious. 

what are they holding out for?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 27, 2023, 12:24:13 PM
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My friends are still holding out and don’t even have a back up hotel room booked. I would have caved long before now.

I think a lot of people caved and it's one reason why there was a recent flood of hotels being up for grabs. I panic booked one when it popped up and later found a better option (thankfully was able to transfer the other reservation).
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on June 27, 2023, 12:25:11 PM
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Just curious. 

what are they holding out for?

A specific hotel in the Gaslamp that they always stay at (don’t remember which one but it’s not the Bayfront, Hard Rock, MMM, etc.). They seem to get it every year and never just get it through the lottery.  I am more anxious for them than they are!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on June 27, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
I haven't participated in the hotelpocolypse in 11 years, so I'll need a refresher.  Are we supposed to pay the entire balance in full before the con or is that done automatically after the con?  Up to now I only paid the deposit.  I still have a reservation last check.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 27, 2023, 03:47:04 PM
You'll pay the rest at the hotel when you check out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on June 27, 2023, 03:48:36 PM
Facelift for the Hilton Gaslamp:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-25/hilton-san-diego-gaslamp-hotel-and-restaurant-gets-22-5m-renovation (https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-25/hilton-san-diego-gaslamp-hotel-and-restaurant-gets-22-5m-renovation)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 27, 2023, 04:21:18 PM
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Facelift for the Hilton Gaslamp:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-25/hilton-san-diego-gaslamp-hotel-and-restaurant-gets-22-5m-renovation (https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-25/hilton-san-diego-gaslamp-hotel-and-restaurant-gets-22-5m-renovation)
Ooh glad to see they finished on time! I saw after I booked that they were under construction and I was a bit worried.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on June 27, 2023, 04:28:15 PM
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As a side note, it's weird to see FB groups jumping on people trying to get rid of extra rooms (even calling them scalpers). Seems oddly hostile this year.

I think the hotel situation was more stressful this year. which could lead to harsh behavior.  A person shut out in the initial lottery might look at a person with extra rooms as the reason they may have been shut out.

Out of curiosity, are more people trying to unload extra rooms than is normal for this point in the con?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on June 28, 2023, 09:10:31 AM
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I think the hotel situation was more stressful this year. which could lead to harsh behavior.  A person shut out in the initial lottery might look at a person with extra rooms as the reason they may have been shut out.

Out of curiosity, are more people trying to unload extra rooms than is normal for this point in the con?

Perceived hoarding/scalping has actually been one of the things I've seen. I think a lot of people missed out on hotels and booked whatever they could. Once something better came along they would book that and try to offload the original hotel. Seriously, if you're "scalping" at cost then you're doing it wrong lol.

It seems worse this year than in previous years. It also feels like a lot more hotels opened up right at the deadline for refunds. I can't speak for everyone else but it does look like there have been more requests for people to take existing reservations.

Just a weird year overall.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MaestraMissJ on June 28, 2023, 07:14:52 PM
  Wow. It seems like experiences regarding the hotels are varied (in righteous anger). For those of you who received your ideal rooms, congrats. I think mine went pretty smoothly. I ended up at the Best Western Plus Bayside. Is anyone else staying there? I noticed that there aren't reviews about it in the Hotel Reviews thread. I am going to be there with a friend. I am very excited as this is my first time trying Hotelpocalypse. My choice was the Hilton or Omni but I think I know what I need to do the next time. I am just happy and excited that I am staying in Downtown for the first time!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 29, 2023, 06:14:07 AM
So it seems that the frenzy has died down considerably.

AC Hotel by Marriot San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.  Thursday thru Sunday.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on June 29, 2023, 09:32:19 AM
Wow Hard Rock popped up very briefly this morning around 5:40am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on June 29, 2023, 10:46:56 AM
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Wow Hard Rock popped up very briefly this morning around 5:40am.
I sdaw that too, also saw it was 1 bed, but still Hard Rock 3 weeks before SDCC :smilie_confused_dontknow:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: susanml10881 on June 29, 2023, 02:28:35 PM
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I think the hotel situation was more stressful this year. which could lead to harsh behavior.  A person shut out in the initial lottery might look at a person with extra rooms as the reason they may have been shut out.

Out of curiosity, are more people trying to unload extra rooms than is normal for this point in the con?

Yeah I did see more requests than usual on Facebook? I don’t even think it was people canceling. They mostly upgraded or were hoarding rooms. Idk
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 30, 2023, 10:46:07 AM
So continuing to watch hotels in the open market on expedia:

The Pendry popped up.  $1040/night.

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 30, 2023, 11:51:51 AM
And amazingly, the big news in that is the ability to book the Pendry at all!!!!!! :w000t:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 30, 2023, 05:10:21 PM
Margaritaville Hotel ( formerly Solamar hotel) available all days 18 -23 .
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 01, 2023, 09:56:10 PM
Has anybody who had a reservation transferred to them gotten it to show up in their Bonvoy account yet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on July 02, 2023, 05:13:49 AM
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Has anybody who had a reservation transferred to them gotten it to show up in their Bonvoy account yet?
Wasn't transferred, but my MMM isn't on Bonvoy yet and I think nobody else with MMM has theirs either.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 02, 2023, 05:15:11 AM
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Wasn't transferred, but my MMM isn't on Bonvoy yet and I think nobody else with MMM has theirs either.

Ah, that might explain it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 02, 2023, 08:36:21 AM
Yeah, MMM hasn’t shown up on my Bonvoy account either. I have a vague recollection of them being slow from a prior year as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on July 02, 2023, 03:28:21 PM
Not Marriott, but my Doubletree reservation shows up in my Hilton account now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on July 02, 2023, 04:17:58 PM
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Has anybody who had a reservation transferred to them gotten it to show up in their Bonvoy account yet?

Mine has. I got my Marriott Gaslamp room through a transfer here and it's shown up in my Bonvoy account as of ~June 23. It looks like MMM might be one of the holdouts so far. I'm not sure about the other Marriott properties though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on July 02, 2023, 10:42:44 PM
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Not Marriott, but my Doubletree reservation shows up in my Hilton account now.

Were we supposed to put in our membership number or something when we initially booked? I didn't pay attention to that because I was rushing to make sure I didn't lose the room. I will add my reservation to my Hilton account when I get the confirmation number from the hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TeeTee214 on July 03, 2023, 06:25:54 AM
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Were we supposed to put in our membership number or something when we initially booked? I didn't pay attention to that because I was rushing to make sure I didn't lose the room. I will add my reservation to my Hilton account when I get the confirmation number from the hotel.

I did the same thing! An Omni popped up and I started entering information as quickly as possible without paying as close attention as I should have... I didn't even look at the room type. lol. Luckily, it was a single bed and not a double since we just need a single. But yeah, there was also a Hotel Rewards Number field where you could've entered your membership number. Once I get confirmation, I'll do the same as you and just add the reservation to my Omni account. And I'll try to remember to have membership numbers listed out and ready to enter next year!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on July 04, 2023, 12:13:41 AM
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Were we supposed to put in our membership number or something when we initially booked? I didn't pay attention to that because I was rushing to make sure I didn't lose the room. I will add my reservation to my Hilton account when I get the confirmation number from the hotel.

Yes, there’s a space for hotel rewards program # on OnPeak. They’ll link it to your account when they transfer the reservation. But it’s not an issue if you don’t enter it; you can either add it manually to your account with the reservation number, or ask the hotel to link it to your account when checking in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on July 05, 2023, 07:03:14 AM
Queston- After OnPeak transfers the room to the hotel, are you still able to login and and see it in OnPeak?  I tried this morning and I could no longer log in for a reservation that has been sent to the hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 05, 2023, 07:08:09 AM
I think once it goes to the hotel, hotel is in control.
And it seems like the MMM still doesn’t have reservations and now I’m less than 2 weeks from check in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MochiMonster on July 05, 2023, 07:16:15 AM
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Queston- After OnPeak transfers the room to the hotel, are you still able to login and and see it in OnPeak?  I tried this morning and I could no longer log in for a reservation that has been sent to the hotel.

I just logged into OnPeak and am still able to see the hotel room reservations. I know my reservations were transferred to the hotel maybe a week ago because the hotel sent me a separate email to confirm the room reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on July 05, 2023, 08:02:45 AM
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I just logged into OnPeak and am still able to see the hotel room reservations. I know my reservations were transferred to the hotel maybe a week ago because the hotel sent me a separate email to confirm the room reservation.

I tried again and...nothing.  Hmmm..Tried to reset the password and it didn't recognize my email or OnPeak ID.  Will contact them.  I do have the reservation email from the hotel as if they transferred it already, though. Odd.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on July 05, 2023, 08:09:21 AM
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I think once it goes to the hotel, hotel is in control.
And it seems like the MMM still doesn’t have reservations and now I’m less than 2 weeks from check in.

For those still waiting on MMM, I hope Skee doesn't mind me cross-posting this, but they sent this in the discord server re: MMM transfers yesterday:
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I called MMM yesterday and they had a date of the 30th to transfer but with the holiday it’s all a bit slow. They said expect early next week at the latest.

Hopefully it turns out to be true, what they were told, and more people will be getting their transfers properly.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 05, 2023, 08:14:21 AM
As long as all of the MMM people are in the same boat, I'm (relatively) okay. But if some people get their MMM reservations in their Bonvoy accounts and I do not, then I'll be nervous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on July 05, 2023, 11:18:45 AM
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As long as all of the MMM people are in the same boat, I'm (relatively) okay. But if some people get their MMM reservations in their Bonvoy accounts and I do not, then I'll be nervous.

I just called the MMM, and they told me that they expect the reservations to be transferred from OnPeak and into the Marriott system 10 days before check-in... so this week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on July 05, 2023, 02:23:51 PM
FWIW, I have the Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront and the reservation hasn't hit my Bonvoy account either.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 05, 2023, 05:24:18 PM
My reservation is now showing in my Omni account.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 06, 2023, 01:03:51 AM
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FWIW, I have the Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront and the reservation hasn't hit my Bonvoy account either.

Checked tonight in the OnPeak acct and saw the confirmation number. I also have Springhill Suites, but didn't add member number before, so found the reservation and updated the guest info and address in Bonvoy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on July 06, 2023, 07:06:34 AM
Called the Westgate yesterday and she didn't even try to look and had me contact On-Peak.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 06, 2023, 08:17:56 AM
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Called the Westgate yesterday and she didn't even try to look and had me contact On-Peak.

I'm going to give the hotel staff a pass.  Consider they have to perform their regular jobs, and then add to that all of us 'crazy' attendees calling to ask about our hotel room.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on July 06, 2023, 10:13:55 AM
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I'm going to give the hotel staff a pass.  Consider they have to perform their regular jobs, and then add to that all of us 'crazy' attendees calling to ask about our hotel room.   :)

Oh yes,  she was very polite and On-Peak told me this morning the reservations will be getting sent to the hotel today and call next week to just work with them  Hotel staff always do a great job.  Some I have seen in other trips to SD outside of the con and they know its a crazy time for everyone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on July 06, 2023, 01:40:05 PM
Hyatt stayers, reservations showing up in your accounts yet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on July 06, 2023, 06:38:20 PM
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Checked tonight in the OnPeak acct and saw the confirmation number. I also have Springhill Suites, but didn't add member number before, so found the reservation and updated the guest info and address in Bonvoy.

Thanks -- I found the reservation number and added it to my Bonvoy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 07, 2023, 09:12:39 AM
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Hyatt stayers, reservations showing up in your accounts yet?

Nope.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 08, 2023, 11:12:35 AM
So there's absolutely no availability on On-Peak.

I'm guessing they're transferring reservations.  Just a guess.   :smilie_confused_dontknow:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 08, 2023, 05:39:09 PM
Anyone have luck with Marriot yet? I assume that if they have your  Bonvoy account #, it would appear on your account. But if you didn't provide it or didn't have one, you don't get an email from Marriot confirming it has been transferred right? One would instead have to call the hotel to see if the booking is showing up in their system?

edit: I went back and saw that I did provide my Bovoy account to the onpeak booking, but nothing showing up far in there  :smilie_confused_dontknow:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 08, 2023, 05:46:55 PM
Yep, nothing in my Bonvoy account either. I heard from someone who called MMM that they said that they would be posting in the reservations 'early next week'.

As long as all MMM people are in the same boat, I'm not too worried.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on July 08, 2023, 10:26:01 PM
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Anyone have luck with Marriot yet? I assume that if they have your  Bonvoy account #, it would appear on your account. But if you didn't provide it or didn't have one, you don't get an email from Marriot confirming it has been transferred right? One would instead have to call the hotel to see if the booking is showing up in their system?

edit: I went back and saw that I did provide my Bovoy account to the onpeak booking, but nothing showing up far in there  :smilie_confused_dontknow:

I don't know if anyone else received confirmation emails once the transfer went through from OP to Marriott's systems [for the hotels that have gone through,] but I didn't receive a confirmation email from Marriott after it appeared in my Bonvoy account for my Marriott Gaslamp Quarter room. I only received a confirmation email when I did a modification to the reservation through the Bonvoy system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on July 10, 2023, 07:34:37 AM
Still nothing for me for MMM in bonvoy.  Checked in OnPeak and still says - Hotel Confirmation Number:  Available approximately 1 week prior to the event for participating hotels.

I know I shouldn't be worried as is same for everyone but this close I can't help to get a little freaked out..........
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on July 10, 2023, 07:47:17 AM
I haven’t received an email yet but my Marriott reservation is showing up in my account. I’m not staying at the MMM though
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on July 10, 2023, 08:12:28 AM
Anyone have their credit card pinged by the hotel?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on July 10, 2023, 08:32:27 AM
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Anyone have their credit card pinged by the hotel?


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Not yet. (staying in Manchester Grand Hyatt myself)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on July 10, 2023, 10:43:17 AM
My MMM is showing in my Bonvoy account
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 10, 2023, 10:48:50 AM
Mine too!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 10, 2023, 10:53:51 AM
Nice! Mine isn't yet, but I'll keep checking....
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 10, 2023, 02:22:19 PM
After checking every 5 minutes all morning, my MMM rooms finally showed up in my Bonvoy account!  :boogie:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on July 10, 2023, 04:05:42 PM
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After checking every 5 minutes all morning, my MMM rooms finally showed up in my Bonvoy account!  :boogie:

Checked mine. It wasn't there. Went back to OnPeak and realized that one letter in my stupidly long last name was missing. Called Marriott and it was added to my Bonvoy app in 20 seconds. Phew!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 10, 2023, 04:47:00 PM
That's one nice thing about Bonvoy... If you call them and identify a reservation as yours, they will transfer it to your account.

I'm already looking forward to the M Lounge... :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 10, 2023, 05:33:26 PM
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That's one nice thing about Bonvoy... If you call them and identify a reservation as yours, they will transfer it to your account.

I'm already looking forward to the M Lounge... :D

Can I ask...


Did you put your bonvoy account number in the on peak reservation request?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 10, 2023, 05:50:40 PM
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Can I ask...

Did you put your bonvoy account number in the on peak reservation request?

@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681)  Yes, I did. If you didn’t, then you can add it to your Bonvoy account online by using the reservation number. If you don’t have the reservation number, Marriott should be able to look it up by using your name.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on July 10, 2023, 06:26:55 PM
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Still nothing for me for MMM in bonvoy.  Checked in OnPeak and still says - Hotel Confirmation Number:  Available approximately 1 week prior to the event for participating hotels.

I know I shouldn't be worried as is same for everyone but this close I can't help to get a little freaked out..........
Staying at MMM too.  Still don’t have my confirmation number and has not  popped up in my bonvoy account yet.  Going to give it until middle of the week before I start calling the hotel.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on July 10, 2023, 06:30:29 PM
Mine is finally showing up. So relieved.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 10, 2023, 06:31:09 PM
Finally showing up for me in my bonvoy account! Now just hope my press barcode email shows up soon and I'm all set for SDCC!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on July 10, 2023, 06:53:57 PM
Anyone seen their deposits show?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on July 10, 2023, 07:56:30 PM
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Anyone seen their deposits show?


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We deposited way back in April. Thats what my CC shows
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on July 11, 2023, 03:26:24 PM
Got my confirmation number finally


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on July 11, 2023, 03:27:19 PM
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Anyone seen their deposits show?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 12, 2023, 10:22:36 AM
I called the MMM number and got my confirmation number.  The customer service rep did see my reservation and he said he updated my bonvoy account, but I don't see it yet.  I'll give it a little time.  I'm really not that worried.

I SEE MY RESERVATION!!!!   :w000t: :yahoo: :smilie_party_swinging: :47: :drinking24:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bball2026 on July 12, 2023, 10:50:57 AM
Anyone with an Hyatt reservation is it showing up in your account now, nothing for me yet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 12, 2023, 01:55:19 PM
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Anyone with an Hyatt reservation is it showing up in your account now, nothing for me yet?

I just called MGH and they have mine.  I gave them my World of Hyatt number so hopefully it will show up on the app soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 12, 2023, 04:03:17 PM
Hotels are back up on Onpeak! Higher rates of course since these are no longer con rates.
The Pendry is finally there and can be yours for $1696 a night. I will say some of the hotel rates are slightly better on the individual hotel's website, so if you plan to book its worth a look there as well.
Edit: Most of the downtown hotels are available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 12, 2023, 05:04:16 PM
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Hotels are back up on Onpeak! Higher rates of course since these are no longer con rates.
The Pendry is finally there and can be yours for $1696 a night. I will say some of the hotel rates are slightly better on the individual hotel's website, so if you plan to book its worth a look there as well.
Edit: Most of the downtown hotels are available.


Interesting to see a lot more hotels that are not in the block, not on the shuttle route, further out and sold out.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on July 12, 2023, 06:51:52 PM
First year I've ever been able to get to stay at Hard Rock and it's the year where there will likely be no celebrities. Fun! :smilie_happy_thumbup:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 12, 2023, 07:00:28 PM
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First year I've ever been able to get to stay at Hard Rock and it's the year where there will likely be no celebrities. Fun! :smilie_happy_thumbup:

That means that you’ll actually be able to sit in the lobby and take the elevator. ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on July 12, 2023, 07:01:07 PM
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First year I've ever been able to get to stay at Hard Rock and it's the year where there will likely be no celebrities. Fun! :smilie_happy_thumbup:
On the plus side maybe the staff will treat you like an actual human! Enjoy!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miclpea on July 12, 2023, 07:01:16 PM
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That means that you’ll actually be able to sit in the lobby and take the elevator. ;)
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Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 12, 2023, 07:13:03 PM
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That means that you’ll actually be able to sit in the lobby and take the elevator. ;)
I always tell people in other groups that happened to me at the Hardrock and no one ever believes me . I am so glad for everyone staying there this year that EW party is canceled.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on July 13, 2023, 10:58:14 AM
Westgate hotel confirmed. 

Sounds like the hard Rock is worse than the 2nd floor of the Bayfront?  I was hanging there waiting for the elevator and happened to walk a little around saw a buch of celebrities' but security didn't say anything till I sat down and was using my phone, but politely asked me to move on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on July 15, 2023, 11:43:48 AM
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Anyone with an Hyatt reservation is it showing up in your account now, nothing for me yet?

I didn't reach out to Hyatt because I wasn't fretting to much about my reservation, but was pleasantly surprised that I got an email from them yesterday.  When I checked my account, my reservation was there.  I was also pleasantly surprised by some of the amenities like a daily $10 bar credit for Top of the Hyatt.  This is my first time staying at this particular hotel and I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by: Amurphy599 on July 16, 2023, 07:26:56 AM
Now that Hollywood has pulled out of SDCC, has there been many cancellations for Hotels in the Prime Convention areas. I’d still love the Hilton Batmyfront
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Zero on July 16, 2023, 10:44:51 AM
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Now that Hollywood has pulled out of SDCC, has there been many cancellations for Hotels in the Prime Convention areas. I’d still love the Hilton Batmyfront
Forum Housekeeping:

Merged this new thread with the established SDCC 2023 hotel discussion thread.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on July 18, 2023, 11:52:01 AM
did anyone staying at the mmm get their rooms in two separate reservation numbers?  I never got a chance to put my bonvoy account number in on peak.  We got a reservation email from marriott to my friends email (she booked the two rooms in her on peak account) but it only shows one room.  I am hoping we get a second reservation email soon for tomorrows check in
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 18, 2023, 01:00:10 PM
I got nothing from MMM via email and had to call, and so did my friend also at MMM.

If you do call, ignore the option that says "press 2 for group or convention reservations", because that will just get you put on hold for over an hour (it happened to both of us). Just pick the normal reservation option and it should take less than ten minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on July 18, 2023, 05:53:49 PM
Thank you so much @semigeekgirl (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1291) ! I was finally able to get both rooms in my app and we are set. That was unnecessarily stressful lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on July 20, 2023, 03:31:40 PM
I have arrived at the Hilton Garden Inn where it is an additional $50 a night to park your car here!!!  LOL!  😂 Well, the one other time I stayed at a hotel for Comic-Con in 2012 I took Amtrak so it’s a bit of a shock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dianekde on July 20, 2023, 09:31:47 PM
Story from MGH.

I went to the Top of the Hyatt for a nightcap and sat next to a finely dressed couple at the bar.

I chatted with them on the elevator down and it turns out they weren’t in town for SDCC. When they planned the trip they didn’t know SDCC was happening. I commented that their rooms room must have been expensive and they said it was but thought it was just a seasonal thing. So, there is an example of some people who bought at the exorbitant market prices. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 20, 2023, 10:18:32 PM
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Story from MGH.

I went to the Top of the Hyatt for a nightcap and sat next to a finely dressed couple at the bar.

I chatted with them on the elevator down and it turns out they weren’t in town for SDCC. When they planned the trip they didn’t know SDCC was happening. I commented that their rooms room must have been expensive and they said it was but thought it was just a seasonal thing. So, there is an example of some people who bought at the exorbitant market prices.

...And could afford to pay it!!! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 28, 2023, 09:17:16 AM
Well, @Michaelnaut (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) gets the Number of the Beast award for his Hotel review  ;) :hystery:

No prize, just a big \m/ \m/
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on July 28, 2023, 09:56:55 AM
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Well, @Michaelnaut (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) gets the Number of the Beast award for his Hotel review  ;) :hystery:

I can't find a link in your post - could you share? I could use a good laugh today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 28, 2023, 10:15:47 AM
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I can't find a link in your post - could you share? I could use a good laugh today!
It was HBF - it's the latest review - on top (Note - I have a a weird sense of humor - YMMV LOL)

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5512.msg134041#msg134041

eta: Under "Finally, what didn't you like about staying at this hotel?"
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 28, 2023, 11:20:52 AM
All cards on the table, I did actually pause for a second or two before initially opening the door for the first time  :hystery: >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on July 28, 2023, 03:56:29 PM
We stayed at HBF this year (first time ever). My child and spouse waited while I checked in. I came back to hear that a man sitting next to my child recognized someone and asked if he could take a photo with him. My child said from his behavior, it must have been a celebrity, as he acted like this was normal and happened all the time. They didn't recognize him, though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 28, 2023, 08:18:24 PM
Stayed at MMM and received a city viewing room. Was told it would cost extra (substantially more) to get a bay/ocean view. Is this a random assignment each year or is there a way to increase odds of the bay/ocean? Since the con rate listed is the same and I don't recall there being a way to choose one over the other when getting it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 28, 2023, 09:14:52 PM
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Stayed at MMM and received a city viewing room. Was told it would cost extra (substantially more) to get a bay/ocean view. Is this a random assignment each year or is there a way to increase odds of the bay/ocean? Since the con rate listed is the same and I don't recall there being a way to choose one over the other when getting it.

hmmm....  That's interesting.  I stayed at MMM as well, and requested a change to the North Tower when I checked in. It ended up being a city view, but it didn't matter to me, as I just really wanted to be in the North Tower.  Did you request a bay view?
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 29, 2023, 09:50:53 AM
Typically, most people prefer the bay view, so there is a slight upcharge for those rooms. Personally, I prefer the city view, because it looks out onto Harbor Blvd./convention center (depending upon the tower).

Generally, you can ask at check-in and see if they can move you without charge. It also helps to have some status with Bonvoy. ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 29, 2023, 10:03:45 AM
I was given a bay view room as an “upgrade” due to status.  Not only an amazing view of the water, but it woukd have been a great view of the Hall H/next day line if there had been one.  Instead I had a view of the line for the Dragonball offsite.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 29, 2023, 10:38:14 AM
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Typically, most people prefer the bay view, so there is a slight upcharge for those rooms. Personally, I prefer the city view, because it looks out onto Harbor Blvd./convention center (depending upon the tower).

Generally, you can ask at check-in and see if they can move you without charge. It also helps to have some status with Bonvoy. ;)

Yes.  Initially I was getting a little push back from my request for a change (very little). I think my Bonvoy account plus the number of nights I was staying (6) helped with my request.  And it was a great room!  I like the north tower, because of the balconies.  This room had two (2) balconies.  It was a wonderful surprise.   :smilie_party_swinging:
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 29, 2023, 03:12:43 PM
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I was given a bay view room as an “upgrade” due to status.  Not only an amazing view of the water, but it woukd have been a great view of the Hall H/next day line if there had been one.  Instead I had a view of the line for the Dragonball offsite.

True, some of the Bay Views do look out on the lines. But many of them focus on the pool and the bay beyond that, with the 'side view' cut off by the towers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 30, 2023, 09:57:57 PM
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hmmm....  That's interesting.  I stayed at MMM as well, and requested a change to the North Tower when I checked in. It ended up being a city view, but it didn't matter to me, as I just really wanted to be in the North Tower.  Did you request a bay view?

Yes I did request a bay view and they said it would be something like $70 or $80 more per night - far too much for me given I am converting from CAD to US already.

I think that if I had checked in Tuesday I might have had more luck, it was already busy when checking in on Wednesday. But the past years was Wednesday and always bay view  :smilie_confused_dontknow:

I am just a member (0-9 nights) and don't think I'll make it to 10 for the next level in 2023 (if they count per year, not sure if it is that or the last 12 months before checkin)

Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 31, 2023, 05:21:03 AM
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Yes I did request a bay view and they said it would be something like $70 or $80 more per night - far too much for me given I am converting from CAD to US already.

I think that if I had checked in Tuesday I might have had more luck, it was already busy when checking in on Wednesday. But the past years was Wednesday and always bay view  :smilie_confused_dontknow:

I am just a member (0-9 nights) and don't think I'll make it to 10 for the next level in 2023 (if they count per year, not sure if it is that or the last 12 months before checkin)

So past years you've gotten Bayview without paying an up charge?

I think you're right about checking in earlier.  I've checked in on Monday night, and there's absolutely no line.  I haven't really had any problems with my request for changes to the North Tower. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 31, 2023, 06:31:28 AM
Agreed on the night. 15 years ago, I would check in Wednesday morning and the line would be short. Then all of Wednesday was bad, and I had to check in on Tuesday. Now Tuesday is starting to get bad, and I check in on Monday. Based on the number of people I see lined up in the lobby, by Wednesday noon there is not a lot of room choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 31, 2023, 07:30:32 AM
Yes, last year I was able to get bay view at MMM without a charge. Some years ago I also stayed at MMM with friends and I believe it was the same for them.

On onpeak last year and this year, it doesn't say which type of room you get. I can't remember what the booking said on Marriott before I arrived last year (I just remember saying I want bay view when I checked in), this year it said city view when it showed up on my Marriott account just before the convention. Not sure if they are randomly assigned when it goes from on peak onto their system (so that you wouldn't have to worry about changing it if you got the side you want) or if they all say city view by default.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 31, 2023, 07:52:34 AM
Mine said bay view when it went into my account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2023 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 31, 2023, 08:17:28 AM
I checked in Friday 9:30AM there was no line but it took them a couple of minutes to find me an available room but I did get bay view as assigned before on the app.
Title: Re: Hotel Review and Feedback Thread
Post by: dolphina on August 03, 2023, 11:27:57 AM
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Name of Hotel: Hilton Bayfront

Type of Room: 2 full-sized beds tower room facing south 20th floor Fridge and Coffee maker in room

Number of Nights You Stayed: 6 nights

Year(s) You Stayed There: First year there

Hotel Review:

* Were there any dining options inside or near the hotel? There were few dining options and food delivery was the best bet. There is a general market downstairs that does breakfast sandwiches that are decent, but expensive. It was over $30 for 2 sandwiches, a cup of coffee, and an oatmilk.

* How was the hotel staff?  Staff was helpful and courteous.

* Did you order room service? Did not order room service.

* Tell us about the hotel amenities, like the gym or pool. Did not use amenities as they closed by the time I got back from afterparties.

* How long did it take you to travel to and from your hotel by shuttle, trolley, or on foot? By foot it was about 12 minutes to Hal G from my room and all the way to Hall A about 17 min.

* Are the walls of the room thin?  What are the noise levels in your room from outside sources (hallway or next door)? I could hear doors closing and people talking in the hall, but not noises from their rooms.

* Does the hotel have free WiFi for guests? Yes with password provided by front desk

* Are you a member of the hotel's rewards program?  What level do you have, and what kind of perks did you get? Yes I'm a member, but not a high enough level for perks.

* Is there anything else you like to mention about the hotel (i.e., celebrity sightings) or your room that isn't mentioned above? A few celebrity sightings in the lobby area and the bar. Mostly Con professionals

What did you like about staying at this hotel?

List:
- close location to the convention center
- fast elevator
- friends staying here
- easy to meetup in lobby

Finally, what didn't you like about staying at this hotel?

- couldn't set the thermostat lower than 66
- the fridge didn't get very cold and took a long time for drinks to chill
- limited food options and was a long walk to gaslamp for other options.
- Front desk doesn't answer when I called. I tried multiple times, even just to schedule a taxi.

One more thing was that a friend had random charges on his account each day that would later fall off. The front desk said those were incidental fees that can range from $2-$300/day. However, the front desk employee could not explain what the charges were for and whenever he'd ask to speak to someone that could explain it, they'd put him on hold then hang up.

We did have that same issue with the thermostat in our room too, but ours wouldn't go below 68, which sounds like a cool temperature, but it wasn't. I did talk to a couple of others who were staying at Bayfront and their room did not have this issue.