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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #45 on: November 02, 2016, 06:42:34 PM »
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Thanks for the help.

When is the Early Bird Sale usually? in your exp is the lottery to much of a gamble?

The lottery is very hit or miss. I always get nervous about it, such that I'll often pay a lot more to book out of block to avoid it. But then, I'm really picky about location. Others who aren't so particular will plunge in.

The Early Bird hotel sale usually happens shortly before or after open registration in the spring.
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #46 on: November 02, 2016, 09:01:28 PM »
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Thanks for the help.

When is the Early Bird Sale usually? in your exp is the lottery to much of a gamble?
Just a note-Early bird hotels are usually pay all up front and nonrefundable. So if you take one, you have to stick with it. They are usually hotels that are further out (Mission Valley). I believe the closest option is usually the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. It is still far, but according to some reviews, there are only a handful of hotels on the shuttle route that services it.

From last year's sale (which was posted March 3, 2016):
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All rooms must be paid for in advance and are non-transferable. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #47 on: November 02, 2016, 10:20:51 PM »
Very excellent points, [member=2264]RustyPonds[/member], [member=364]Angology[/member], and [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member]! 

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Just a note-Early bird hotels are usually pay all up front and nonrefundable. So if you take one, you have to stick with it. They are usually hotels that are further out (Mission Valley). I believe the closest option is usually the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. It is still far, but according to some reviews, there are only a handful of hotels on the shuttle route that services it.

From last year's sale (which was posted March 3, 2016):

Adding to Angology's post, here's the information for the Early Bird sale for Comic-Con 2016.  (We like to archive official CCI announcements for reference for cases like this.  ^__~)

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #48 on: November 03, 2016, 07:28:13 AM »
I think Hotel Z *might* still have a few rooms available during SDCC but prices were a bit high.

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #49 on: November 03, 2016, 07:58:22 AM »
i booked a backup hotel last week using booking.com. i haven't used booking.com so im worried about my reservation, especially if i end up needing to use it. any advice with booking.com reservations?

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #50 on: November 03, 2016, 04:18:09 PM »
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i booked a backup hotel last week using booking.com. i haven't used booking.com so im worried about my reservation, especially if i end up needing to use it. any advice with booking.com reservations?

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Keep checking/badgering Booking.com until you get a hotel reservation number (NOT the booking.com reservation number). Once you have that, contact the hotel and ensure that they have your reservation on file. Rinse, repeat, every week.

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #51 on: November 03, 2016, 06:23:17 PM »
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Keep checking/badgering Booking.com until you get a hotel reservation number (NOT the booking.com reservation number). Once you have that, contact the hotel and ensure that they have your reservation on file. Rinse, repeat, every week.
ok thanks will do. it's so far away, i wouldnt think i would get a hotel reservation number for a while, correct?
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #52 on: November 04, 2016, 07:35:56 AM »
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ok thanks will do. it's so far away, i wouldnt think i would get a hotel reservation number for a while, correct?

That's what they will tell you. But until you have it, your booking is suspect.

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #53 on: November 04, 2016, 08:15:27 AM »
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That's what they will tell you. But until you have it, your booking is suspect.
again thanks, i will keep on it.

my booking.com hotel is just a backup in case i can't be my preferred hotel during the hotel apocalypse.
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #54 on: November 22, 2016, 12:31:07 PM »
Is anyone aware of any other hotels not mentioned yet in downtown area that are taking reservations now?
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #55 on: January 02, 2017, 06:00:24 PM »
Holiday Inn downtown has rates in the $300's for refundable rooms.  It's about 1 mile walk, 5 minute Uber (Uber had made me much less picky about location). 

Some of the other closer hotels have openings but they are starting at $600/night.

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #56 on: January 08, 2017, 10:16:13 PM »
Hi FOCC, it's been a minute since I've posted.  [member=317]Zero[/member], if this post should go somewhere else, pls fwd it there.

For those of you that don't mind spending more just to make sure you have a room, I just noticed that Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown just opened up rooms ranging from $400-900/night, if you have AAA or AARP.  But if you are a government employee, as low as $201/night. BUT you have to book from July 18-23.  If you try and book July 19-23, it will say there are no rooms available.  So you must book from Tues-Sun.  What's nice is that you can cancel up to 72 hours before check in without penalty. 

Good luck!

Edited:  Go directly to Embassy Suites San Diego Website.
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #57 on: January 09, 2017, 03:10:11 AM »
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Hi FOCC, it's been a minute since I've posted.  [member=317]Zero[/member], if this post should go somewhere else, pls fwd it there.

For those of you that don't mind spending more just to make sure you have a room, I just noticed that Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown just opened up rooms ranging from $400-900/night, if you have AAA or AARP.  But if you are a government employee, as low as $201/night. BUT you have to book from July 18-23.  If you try and book July 19-23, it will say there are no rooms available.  So you must book from Tues-Sun.  What's nice is that you can cancel up to 72 hours before check in without penalty. 

Good luck!

Edited:  Go directly to Embassy Suites San Diego Website.

This is the correct place to post these and inform others of good hotel-related deals.  Thank you for sharing with your fellow forum members.
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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #58 on: January 09, 2017, 09:04:57 AM »
That's a great find, QTkeylala! Thanks for sharing your info!

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Re: SDCC 2017 Hotel Discussion, July 20th to July 23rd
« Reply #59 on: January 09, 2017, 09:32:47 AM »
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Hi FOCC, it's been a minute since I've posted.  [member=317]Zero[/member], if this post should go somewhere else, pls fwd it there.

For those of you that don't mind spending more just to make sure you have a room, I just noticed that Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown just opened up rooms ranging from $400-900/night, if you have AAA or AARP.  But if you are a government employee, as low as $201/night. BUT you have to book from July 18-23.  If you try and book July 19-23, it will say there are no rooms available.  So you must book from Tues-Sun.  What's nice is that you can cancel up to 72 hours before check in without penalty. 

Good luck!

Edited:  Go directly to Embassy Suites San Diego Website.
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