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Title: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2021, 09:28:18 AM
This article provides some information about the 2019 hotel lottery, which is the last time a SDCC hotel lottery was held.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2019/04/09/sdcc-2019-hotel-lottery-date-announced/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on February 25, 2021, 12:15:00 PM
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Are you asking about the lottery that's run by On-Peak?

I’m not quite sure. Lol but I’m sure the article posted will help
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on January 18, 2022, 11:39:07 AM
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Can someone point me to the info board that talks about the lottery and how that works for SDCC? I'm a newbie, so I'm still figuring out the navigating part of it
Here is a good guide as well --  https://sdccblog.com/2019/04/visual-guide-to-the-san-diego-comic-con-2019-hotel-sale/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on January 31, 2022, 05:03:38 PM
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This article provides some information about the 2019 hotel lottery, which is the last time a SDCC hotel lottery was held.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2019/04/09/sdcc-2019-hotel-lottery-date-announced/

I cannot believe it's been nearly three years now. Remember that time we thought this would be gone by Fall 2020? Oh, only me?  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on February 02, 2022, 06:02:47 PM
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I cannot believe it's been nearly three years now. Remember that time we thought this would be gone by Fall 2020? Oh, only me? 
I was convinced we would still have SDCC 2020, boy was I wrong.......

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on February 15, 2022, 10:36:53 AM
Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley
CCI listing from 2019

Handlery Hotel San Diego $190.00

Hotels.com price $172 https://www.hotels.com/ho114332/?q-check-in=2022-07-18&q-check-out=2022-07-24&q-rooms=1&q-room-0-adults=2&q-room-0-children=0&sort-order=BEST_SELLER&WOD=1&WOE=7&JHR=8&FPQ=3&MGT=6&ZSX=0&SYE=3&YGF=14 (https://www.hotels.com/ho114332/?q-check-in=2022-07-18&q-check-out=2022-07-24&q-rooms=1&q-room-0-adults=2&q-room-0-children=0&sort-order=BEST_SELLER&WOD=1&WOE=7&JHR=8&FPQ=3&MGT=6&ZSX=0&SYE=3&YGF=14)

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on March 21, 2022, 11:25:58 PM
Just saying hi..and that I think I forgot how to Hotelpocalypse 🤣
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lrdavis28 on April 05, 2022, 12:20:59 AM
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Just saying hi..and that I think I forgot how to Hotelpocalypse 🤣

Same here,but hoping it comes back to me before it starts again
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Zero on April 10, 2022, 03:41:41 PM


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Just saying hi..and that I think I forgot how to Hotelpocalypse

Hahahahahahahaha, no worries. We will all be here to get through it together! ;D

*laughs*
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 11, 2022, 09:41:00 PM
I thought for sure there would be some announcement today!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 11, 2022, 10:37:06 PM
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I thought for sure there would be some announcement today!

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I thought 'buts its a Tuesday' and then realised that I am 17 hours in front and its only Monday night in the US lol. But I think the annoncement will be the 25th of April
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 16, 2022, 01:04:28 PM
Can anyone please refresh for me - does speed matter when filling out the hotel lottery form? I have memories of trying to frantically type in my name and info as fast as possible, but is it more based on entry time, that once your form loads up it doesn't matter if you submit in 10 seconds vs say 1 minute? Thank you  :)

Here is the quote from that 2019 article, that suggests that time does not matter it is just gaining access to the form at least in 2018. Is that how it was dealt with in 2019/20?

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All reservation requests last year were processed in order of the timestamp that you gained access to the form, with phone reservations being processed in a random order.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 16, 2022, 01:21:05 PM
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I thought 'buts its a Tuesday' and then realised that I am 17 hours in front and its only Monday night in the US lol. But I think the annoncement will be the 25th of April

I agree with Exhibitors having until the 20th that seems likely.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 23, 2022, 05:42:37 AM

Twas the nights before Hotelpocalypse,
and all through the forum,
many con-goers were stirring,
but keeping up their decorum.

Yet soon there would be movement,
much communication and planning,
with spreadsheets galore,
and emails being sent like spamming.

Do I have my computer(s) right,
my hotels ranked in their list?
If I don't get the Bayfront,
I'm gonna be pi$$3d!

But we do this every year,
preparing for our trip out west.
And every time we go,
it's always the best!

So let's get this rolling,
pray your internet connection doesn't get the yips.
get your popcorn ready,
and bring on Hotelpocalypse :D

(the above brought to you by 2 hours of sleep and, at the moment, 3 coffees :D)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 23, 2022, 01:31:15 PM
I'm really hoping they don't decide to give us super, super short notice this year or something because I'm on telephone standby for jury duty all next week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 23, 2022, 04:16:07 PM
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I thought 'buts its a Tuesday' and then realised that I am 17 hours in front and its only Monday night in the US lol. But I think the annoncement will be the 25th of April
That kind of makes sense: dealing with WonderCon "cleanup," + Member ID Portal update right now in order to get the Hotel stuff ready for early May.

Also, not to panic anyone, but today, April 23, = 88 days to Preview Night!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 24, 2022, 09:50:21 AM
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I'm really hoping they don't decide to give us super, super short notice this year or something because I'm on telephone standby for jury duty all next week.

Yeah, my junior (now adult) has Sunday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 24, 2022, 04:20:00 PM
So even though early bird hasn't closed yet, there is strong speculation that the hotel sale is this week?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 24, 2022, 04:28:59 PM
That, I think, is the only thing pointing to it not being this week...I just can't see them having hotelpocalypse *before* early bird closes.  I mean, that's the whole point of early bird. And I do not think that's ever happened before.


Peeps keep me honest here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 24, 2022, 04:32:26 PM
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That, I think, is the only thing pointing to it not being this week...I just can't see them having hotelpocalypse *before* early bird closes.  I mean, that's the whole point of early bird. And I do not think that's ever happened before.


Peeps keep me honest here.

I thought so also but a friend of mine said they dug into past dates and it was open at the same time in the past.  Disclaimer I was too lazy to research it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 24, 2022, 04:37:33 PM
Okay it was easy to look.

2018 Early bird ends 4/25/18, Hotel lottery 4/4/18
2019 Early Bird ends 4/25/19, Hotel Lottery 4/11/19
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 24, 2022, 04:43:08 PM
I just wish that they'd announce it already, dang it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 24, 2022, 06:36:28 PM
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Okay it was easy to look.

2018 Early bird ends 4/25/18, Hotel lottery 4/4/18
2019 Early Bird ends 4/25/19, Hotel Lottery 4/11/19
Now I'm scared...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 24, 2022, 11:27:34 PM
I'm travelling this week until Thursday night so I am hoping it happens Friday or later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 25, 2022, 08:27:41 AM
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I'm travelling this week until Thursday night so I am hoping it happens Friday or later.

It has never been on a Friday, that would shake things up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2022, 09:00:07 AM
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I just wish that they'd announce it already, dang it!

it isn't even 9 am here yet
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SARAHHINSLEY on April 25, 2022, 09:23:33 AM
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Just saying hi..and that I think I forgot how to Hotelpocalypse 🤣
I had hoped the craziness of Hotelpocalypse would be over and done by now too! I think that they are teasing us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 25, 2022, 01:04:15 PM
There wasn't an email sent out to badge holders regarding early-bird hotel sales, right? I opted in for all email notifications & just want to make sure I'm getting emails. I do not want to miss out on the hotel lottery! Thanks ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 25, 2022, 01:17:23 PM
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There wasn't an email sent out to badge holders regarding early-bird hotel sales, right? I opted in for all email notifications & just want to make sure I'm getting emails. I do not want to miss out on the hotel lottery! Thanks ;D

There was not.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on April 25, 2022, 04:56:25 PM
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I had hoped the craziness of Hotelpocalypse would be over and done by now too! I think that they are teasing us.

I think they are too. The anxiety is overwhelming LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 25, 2022, 05:44:00 PM
Well, I officially have to go in and report for jury duty tomorrow morning. Here's hoping, for multiple reasons and not just hotelpocalypse, I don't get put on trial during the lottery.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on April 26, 2022, 01:20:13 PM
ITS HAPPENING!

Hello!

It’s almost time to book your Comic-Con 2022 hotel room! Below you will find the link to the waiting room for Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations. The waiting room will open at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, 2022, and Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations will begin at 9:00 AM PDT.

Important! Downtown hotels are limited and in high demand. We encourage you to read all of the information below to increase your chances of booking your desired hotel.

Waiting Room Link: https://cci.onpeak.info

The Waiting Room

Beginning at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, you may access the waiting room via the link above. The time you enter the waiting room 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 and your chances of getting a room will decrease.

Hotel Selection

To understand how the hotel request process works, please review the details on our Hotels page by visiting www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels. We strongly recommend that you research and make a list of the hotels you have in mind well before the sale. You may select up to six (6) downtown hotels and six (6) non-downtown hotels for a maximum request of 12 different hotels. Only one (1) hotel selection is required to submit the form. The full list of hotels is available on our Hotels page.

Phone Requests

Hotel requests may also be accepted by phone beginning at 9:00 AM PDT on Thursday, April 28, 2022. To submit your request over the phone, please call onPeak at 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 1-312-527-7300.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s hotel sale.

Sincerely,
Comic-Con and onPeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RustyPonds on April 26, 2022, 01:44:49 PM
Now it feels real!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: L3g3nd33 on April 26, 2022, 01:47:48 PM
So excited!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 26, 2022, 01:53:15 PM
After nearly three years of not feeling that unique SDCC brand of stress, the hotel email yanked me right back into it :-\
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 26, 2022, 01:53:42 PM
Man I feel like I need to go take some extra blood pressure meds.........this ramps things up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 26, 2022, 01:55:02 PM
Oh, hello anxious stomach butterflies! Long time no see!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 26, 2022, 01:56:09 PM
Ooof with Hotelpocalypse back I need to re-acquaint myself with the reservation system and figure out my strategy. We're back in the trenches again, lads!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 26, 2022, 02:00:51 PM
Interesting change to the form this time around: rather than picking our top six downtown hotels (with an option to pick top six non-downtown as well), now we can just pick (up to) our top twelve.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 26, 2022, 02:02:53 PM
Doesn't appear rates have gone up too much which is nice.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 26, 2022, 02:05:37 PM
For those that are new if you are staying additional nights it is typically cheaper to book those separately outside of the lottery. Hopefully that stays true as I've been doing that for Tue and Sun nights the last few cons and saved me some $$$

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Bionic 7 on April 26, 2022, 02:14:28 PM
Wow...I get the Hotelpocalypse e-mail and all of a sudden it feels like Comic Con again.  I feel alive again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2022, 02:16:45 PM
It's great to see so many faces coming back to the site! Comic Con is back! :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 26, 2022, 02:23:55 PM
I'm assuming that the new 3% charge for each reservation only refers to confirmed reservations, right?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 26, 2022, 02:34:44 PM
Ugh, I was not prepared for it this week.  I was prepared for it next week.  I was not expecting that extra dose of anxiety this week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2022, 02:46:55 PM
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I'm assuming that the new 3% charge for each reservation only refers to confirmed reservations, right?

I believe so. Basically, if you make a deposit, they take a 3% non-refundable fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 26, 2022, 02:54:22 PM
Does anyone remember how to check the time you got access to the form? I remember it involved having to do something with checking the source code. I'm trying to make a guide for my hotel buying group lol.

Also, are people doing the full 12 hotel list or only sticking with 6?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: larry999 on April 26, 2022, 02:58:13 PM
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Does anyone remember how to check the time you got access to the form? I remember it involved having to do something with checking the source code. I'm trying to make a guide for my hotel buying group lol.
I think we found it by just going to your browser history and seeing what time the page loaded
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2022, 03:04:21 PM
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I think we found it by just going to your browser history and seeing what time the page loaded

Yes, I think that was it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 26, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
Does the hotel email go out to junior badge holders as well?  I know they cannot purchase hotels but an adult could, I guess?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on April 26, 2022, 04:28:05 PM
It's been a long time coming. Hopefully our group gets lucky this year. Would be nice to actually get one of our top picks for once.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2022, 05:22:29 PM
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Does the hotel email go out to junior badge holders as well?  I know they cannot purchase hotels but an adult could, I guess?

The email may not go out, but the junior can certainly participate. However, it takes an adult to book a room/pay the deposit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aodmisery on April 26, 2022, 05:54:46 PM
has anyone ever done hotel form from a phone? does the waiting room time out when screen blacks out?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chaosdreamer on April 26, 2022, 06:22:21 PM
And... we're back!  Here's to the strategizing and practice runs on the sample form everyone.  May the odds be ever in your favor!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 26, 2022, 07:13:49 PM
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has anyone ever done hotel form from a phone? does the waiting room time out when screen blacks out?

I actually got through on my phone's browser in 2019. It's been a while, so I can't say this with 100% certainty, but I'm pretty sure I remember the page keeping the phone "active" so to speak, so the screen never actually blacked out. If you're planning on using your phone this year, I'd keep an eye on it though, just in case. Bc the waiting room could definitely time out if your screen blacks out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Imogen16 on April 26, 2022, 07:21:39 PM
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I actually got through on my phone's browser in 2019. It's been a while, so I can't say this with 100% certainty, but I'm pretty sure I remember the page keeping the phone "active" so to speak, so the screen never actually blacked out. If you're planning on using your phone this year, I'd keep an eye on it though, just in case. Bc the waiting room could definitely time out if your screen blacks out.

I second this. I've gotten through on my phone and it didn't black out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 26, 2022, 08:29:20 PM
Just got the hotel email.

Is this the shortest turnaround between announcement and actual sale? Less than 48 hours. I seem to recall past years we got maybe a week, or at least 4-5 days heads up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 26, 2022, 08:37:10 PM

Archive


Toucan


Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations Are Coming!

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2022-hotel-reservations-are-coming
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Hotel reservations for Comic-Con 2022 will open on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open at 8:00 AM PDT, but there’s no need to rush! At 9:00 AM PDT, everyone in the waiting room will begin to be randomly filtered to the hotel reservation request form. However, anyone who enters the waiting room after 9:00 AM PDT will be placed at the end of the line. We encourage you to visit our Hotels page and read everything—including the fine print—to get ready in advance of the sale.

All Comic-Con 2022 badge holders were sent an email with information on how to access the onPeak waiting room and the hotel reservation request form. If you have a Comic-Con 2022 badge and did not receive the email, you may not be opted in to receive marketing emails in your Comic-Con Member ID account.

To ensure you receive important emails from Comic-Con, please log in to your Member ID account and click “My Account Information”. Select “Yes” from the dropdown for “Do you want to receive marketing emails?” On the same page, there are three additional opt-in preferences you can customize.

To confirm you have a badge for Comic-Con 2022, log in to your Member ID account and check under “My Orders”. If you have badges to attend Comic-Con 2022 but did not receive the hotel sale announcement email, please contact us.

Available Now: The Comic-Con 2022 Hotel List featuring hotels in the official Comic-Con block.
Click here to download or view the Hotel List!


Hotel Page

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

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Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations Open Thursday, April 28, 2022 — 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.

Comic-Con International
 
Click here to download the Comic-Con 2022 Hotel List

The PDF above includes a complete list of all the hotels in the 2022 block. Please review this information before reservations open on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

 

The Email (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, an email will be sent from Comic-Con to Comic-Con 2022 badge holders, which will include the link to the waiting room/hotel reservation request form. The form will not open until 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Opening the link prior to opening day will only take you to a page indicating you are in the right place and to check back when the form opens.

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

The Waiting Room (Thursday, April 28, 2022, | 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT))

Beginning at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), you may access the waiting room via the link in your email. The time you enter the waiting room prior to 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) has no impact on your position in line. At 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (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 Pacific Daylight Time (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 simple 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 (below).

Placing Your Requests (Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT))

The hotel request form officially opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (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 Pacific Daylight Time (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 Pacific Daylight Time (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 Pacific Daylight Time (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 2022 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 out in two groups. The first will be sent on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, and the second on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Those whose request cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

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 cancelled.

Once confirmations are sent, you will be required to provide a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax.

For reservations confirmed on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the required deposit must be provided by Friday, May 6, 2022, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/11:59 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).
For reservations confirmed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the required deposit must be provided by Friday, May 13, 2022, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/11:59 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Reservations without a deposit will be cancelled and cannot be reinstated for any reason.

In order to defray the costs of credit card processing, a non-refundable service 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 2022 Hotels" on the user's credit card statement.

A Few FAQ's

As everyone knows from past experience, Comic-Con hotel rooms sell out very quickly. We work hard to create a process that is easy and fair for as many people as possible. That said, there are a LOT of details. Please take a moment to read through the fine print.

Who is onPeak?

Comic-Con has contracted with onPeak to provide hotel accommodations.

How does the randomization process work?

To ensure fairness in the request and placement process, Comic-Con uses a randomization process for granting users access to the form. Beginning at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, 2022, all users within the online 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. The order in which requests are processed will be based on the time a guest was granted access to the form. No further randomization will take place throughout the process.

Is there anything special this year that I should be aware of?

In order to defray the costs of credit card processing, a non-refundable service 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 2022 Hotels" on the user's credit card statement.

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Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent out in two groups. The first will be sent on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, and the second on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Those who cannot be placed will be notified no later than May 17, 2022.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 26, 2022, 08:37:48 PM
I remember in the past, if there was any sign that your form was a duplicate, they'd throw it out and remember some people saying that having the same roommate names, and/or the same address would be a giveaway as a duplicate entry even if you're using different Member IDs. Does anyone have any information on this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 26, 2022, 08:41:21 PM
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Just got the hotel email.

Is this the shortest turnaround between announcement and actual sale? Less than 48 hours. I seem to recall past years we got maybe a week, or at least 4-5 days heads up.
It was two days in 2019 too (4/9 and 4/11). Before that I believe we had a bit more warning.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 26, 2022, 08:41:50 PM
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I remember in the past, if there was any sign that your form was a duplicate, they'd throw it out and remember some people saying that having the same roommate names, and/or the same address would be a giveaway as a duplicate entry even if you're using different Member IDs. Does anyone have any information on this?

So I don't recall there was any solid evidence, just a lot of anecdotal evidence this occurred.

What I usually do is I use completely different names for roommates (I've never had a hotel check IDs of the other people listed), and I use different addresses. It's usually me and my sister going, so one form I'll use my name and a random friend's name. For the second form, I'll use my sister and another random friend's name.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 26, 2022, 08:59:57 PM
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So I don't recall there was any solid evidence, just a lot of anecdotal evidence this occurred.

What I usually do is I use completely different names for roommates (I've never had a hotel check IDs of the other people listed), and I use different addresses. It's usually me and my sister going, so one form I'll use my name and a random friend's name. For the second form, I'll use my sister and another random friend's name.
Ah ok. Would you also put your hotel choices in a different order/add in other ones or would you keep that the same on both forms?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 26, 2022, 09:10:21 PM
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Ah ok. Would you also put your hotel choices in a different order/add in other ones or would you keep that the same on both forms?

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Yup. Mainly because whatever browser window gets in second is usually quite a bit of time after the lottery starts, which means it’s highly unlikely the hotels I put on the first form (all within a few blocks of the convention center) would still be available by the time OnPeak gets to my form. So I put down other downtown hotels that are still walking distance but further out.

But in the unlikely event I’m extremely lucky and get two browsers in within the first minute, I’ll still put down mostly different hotels, and any of the same hotels will be in a different order.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on April 26, 2022, 09:15:56 PM
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Yup. Mainly because whatever browser window gets in second is usually quite a bit of time after the lottery starts, which means it’s highly unlikely the hotels I put on the first form (all within a few blocks of the convention center) would still be available by the time OnPeak gets to my form. So I put down other downtown hotels that are still walking distance but further out.

But in the unlikely event I’m extremely lucky and get two browsers in within the first minute, I’ll still put down mostly different hotels, and any of the same hotels will be in a different order.
Awesome thanks for the information!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 26, 2022, 09:46:03 PM
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It's great to see so many faces coming back to the site! Comic Con is back! :D

I never left, pretty sure I stuck around so much I have been haunting you in your dreams  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 26, 2022, 10:00:41 PM
I know a lot of ppl didn't refund. But speculating there may be slightly less attendance this year and may be a little easier to get the hotel you want. Just a thought!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 26, 2022, 10:17:07 PM
I'm actually preparing to go into the office on Thursday and put on a do not disturb notice on my computer so that I can have the fastest and most reliable high-speed internet and request my hotels. My home service can drop without a warning and I can't let that happen on  Thursday morning.

Is anyone else bummed out that there are so few hotels offering breakfast? At these prices, it should come automatically included in the price.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on April 27, 2022, 01:38:24 AM
Hello! Hard to believe that we're finally back for the first time since 2019!

I'm not sure if I am posting this question in the right thread, but I could swear that there were some sort of issues for folks in the past depending on which button is selected on the form under "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available..." and/or "Waitlist Preferences".

Does anyone remember something like this? Like it affected whether you were kicked out of the system or something? Or maybe placed in a hotel you really didn't want and then kicked out when not taking it? Ugh. I really don't remember exactly.

What does the Waitlist actually do for you?

I've never had luck in the initial lottery, but have always gotten my hotel of choice when reservations are returned by keeping an eye on availability.

Thank you!

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SARAHHINSLEY on April 27, 2022, 03:29:07 AM
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I'm actually preparing to go into the office on Thursday and put on a do not disturb notice on my computer so that I can have the fastest and most reliable high-speed internet and request my hotels. My home service can drop without a warning and I can't let that happen on  Thursday morning.

Is anyone else bummed out that there are so few hotels offering breakfast? At these prices, it should come automatically included in the price.
To have breakfast included is always a nice bonus but getting up early for queuing does not always make it possible. I wish there were more grab bags when they did provide breakfast.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 27, 2022, 07:35:03 AM
I could not be more excited and more terrified. Whatever happens with Hotelpocalypse, I just really hope Comic Con returns to its former glory and the fervor, media participation, and excitement hasn't dropped off too much. I know the hotel sale link isn't unique and I can find it anywhere but I still haven't received the hotel sale email which is concerning. Anyway, it's SO good t be back!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 27, 2022, 07:36:29 AM
Does anyone remember how they treat Wednesday?
Do you have to book separately?

Thank you
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 27, 2022, 07:42:22 AM
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Does anyone remember how they treat Wednesday?
Do you have to book separately?

Thank you
The practice form lets you choose Sunday July 17th as the earliest arrival date and Tuesday July 26th as the latest departure date, so you should be good to book with Wednesday included, but I have heard that sometimes it's cheaper to book outside the OnPeak system and merge later.  For Wednesday I would probably just book with OnPeak, but if you're going earlier/staying later it might be worth comparing since it might not be peak pricing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 27, 2022, 07:51:41 AM
Thanks good to know. Yes I look at a previous year I book through Onpeak and that was the case.

Also again due to old age or Covid, I do not remember if we need our onPeak password for tomorrow’s “Bash”…(your head against the closest hard object).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 27, 2022, 07:56:39 AM
Yup, I usually book Wed -> Sun during Hotelpocalypse. And I book Tuesday usually directly through the hotel's website.

I do wonder though if your chances of getting the hotel you want go up if you book, say, Thur -> Sun instead of Wed -> Sun.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 27, 2022, 08:23:49 AM
First time doing hotelpocalypse! I've always done early bird in the past, and was super happy with it, but this year we decided to go for it and spend the extra money on a closer hotel. I have a million alarms set on my phone for the sale  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 27, 2022, 08:30:18 AM
Has anyone compiled a list of added/subtracted hotels between this year and years past? From a quick glance at the hotel list, The Pendry (nobody ever got this hotel anyway) and Horton Grand aren't part of the hotel sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 27, 2022, 08:50:02 AM
Just think, tomorrow at this time we'll be in the waiting room... T minus 10 minutes (+ 24H)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 27, 2022, 09:21:03 AM
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Has anyone compiled a list of added/subtracted hotels between this year and years past? From a quick glance at the hotel list, The Pendry (nobody ever got this hotel anyway) and Horton Grand aren't part of the hotel sale.
With a quick glance from 2019, I came up with this list. (May not be all inclusive).

Removed from 2019 list:
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Crowne Plaza San Diego
Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley
Horton Grand Hotel
Hotel del Coronado
Hotel Iris
Pendry Hotel

Added since 2019 list:
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn SD Downtown/Bayside
The Guild Hotel, San Diego


Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 27, 2022, 10:52:57 AM
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I never left, pretty sure I stuck around so much I have been haunting you in your dreams  :P

You always haunt my dreams.  :-*
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 27, 2022, 10:56:05 AM
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What does the Waitlist actually do for you?

People on the waitlist receive direct emails with unique links to access (and book) available hotels BEFORE those rooms are made available to the public. At least, that's how it has been in the past.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 27, 2022, 11:27:33 AM
I'm a little confused.  The email announcement says you can select 6 downtown hotels and 6 non-downtown hotels like years past but the form and the page on SDCC website says you can just select up to 12 hotels and doesn't distinguish between downtown/non-downtown.  Does anyone have any clarification on that?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 27, 2022, 11:52:38 AM
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I'm a little confused.  The email announcement says you can select 6 downtown hotels and 6 non-downtown hotels like years past but the form and the page on SDCC website says you can just select up to 12 hotels and doesn't distinguish between downtown/non-downtown.  Does anyone have any clarification on that?

CCi's left hadn doesn't know what the right hand is doing?

More likely, they made a change and didn't update something to reflect the new policy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 27, 2022, 11:56:52 AM
Yep, odds are they updated the hotel page on the website and the form/sample form... and then just copy/pasted the text from the old email.

Precise, accurate, and timely communication from CCI has just never been a thing, sadly.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 27, 2022, 11:58:13 AM
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CCi's left hadn doesn't know what the right hand is doing?

More likely, they made a change and didn't update something to reflect the new policy.

I'll just plan on putting in more than 6 downtown hotels.  If the form allows it and doesn't distinguish then I assume that's their intent and the email is wrong/based on years past.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: scottydizzy on April 27, 2022, 12:00:53 PM
Has anyone else heard of people not getting the hotel email?

I have not and I was getting all notifications leading up to Wondercon, but am concerned that the update they did to the website recently may have affected some accounts. I have confirmed all my information is still correct and have email SDCC about this, but just want to check in here to get a sense of any larger issues.

Cheers,
~S
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 27, 2022, 12:18:20 PM
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Has anyone else heard of people not getting the hotel email?

I have not and I was getting all notifications leading up to Wondercon, but am concerned that the update they did to the website recently may have affected some accounts. I have confirmed all my information is still correct and have email SDCC about this, but just want to check in here to get a sense of any larger issues.

I have seen a few people on these forums who did not get the email, but they do not have a confirmed badge (i.s. press or pros).

One of my friends thought they didn't get it, but then realized that the mail associated with their Member ID was an account they no longer used. They had to go check that account to find it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on April 27, 2022, 12:56:17 PM
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Has anyone else heard of people not getting the hotel email?

I have not and I was getting all notifications leading up to Wondercon, but am concerned that the update they did to the website recently may have affected some accounts. I have confirmed all my information is still correct and have email SDCC about this, but just want to check in here to get a sense of any larger issues.

Cheers,
~S

I also did not get the email.  All the permissions are set in my account to allow for emails.  I have been getting the other emails.

As per the announcement, they are only sending it out to people with confirmed badges.  In the past, that also included volunteers.  I am only a volunteer.  But things are backwards this year.  Normally, volunteer registration happens before this.  This year, it's happening after.  So right now, there aren't any registered volunteers.  So volunteers aren't anything and didn't get this email.  That's how I'm rationalizing it.  Of course, it could be that I didn't get the email for other reasons.  Did any volunteers, only volunteers and not badge holders otherwise, get this email?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 27, 2022, 01:10:49 PM
Press registration has also not happened yet, so press are also not getting the email. What a nightmare. :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bball2026 on April 27, 2022, 01:54:47 PM
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Yup, I usually book Wed -> Sun during Hotelpocalypse. And I book Tuesday usually directly through the hotel's website.

I do wonder though if your chances of getting the hotel you want go up if you book, say, Thur -> Sun instead of Wed -> Sun.

For me in the past I have tried to book Tuesday-Tuesday through CCI Onpeak system as I usually have great success in getting my top 3 choices since 2012. Depending on how fast I get in tomorrow I might switch it up and only do Wed-Sun. For my Tuesday-Tuesday request in the past the price point is always around the CCI rate and that is why I haven chosen to go that route. I would rather have 1 reservation that numerous ones.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 27, 2022, 02:41:38 PM
I just checked with everyone in my family. 
Out of the 4 of us, both my son and I got the badge order receipts and hotel emails, my sister only got the hotel email, and my wife got none of the emails.
So something is a little screwy with what CCI is doing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 27, 2022, 02:45:41 PM
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I just checked with everyone in my family. 
Out of the 4 of us, both my son and I got the badge order receipts and hotel emails, my sister only got the hotel email, and my wife got none of the emails.
So something is a little screwy with what CCI is doing.

Yikes! There may be folk who miss this hotel sale if they are not watching here and other places almost daily.
Title: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on April 27, 2022, 04:07:15 PM
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Thanks good to know. Yes I look at a previous year I book through Onpeak and that was the case.

Also again due to old age or Covid, I do not remember if we need our onPeak password for tomorrow’s “Bash”…(your head against the closest hard object).
You don’t need a password. If it’s the same as last time, if you are assigned a room the email from OnPeak will contain a link to your reservation and you would create a password at that time. The password you create will be linked to the reservation, not an OnPeak account, and it would not carry over to next year.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 27, 2022, 04:20:04 PM
I know there is a map somewhere that shows the location of all the downtown hotels but I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it? Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 27, 2022, 04:41:47 PM
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I know there is a map somewhere that shows the location of all the downtown hotels but I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it? Thanks

Someone on reddit made a Google map with all of the SDCC hotels on it and grouped them the way SDCC does.

Map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1pBF4v8Cb6JX7nh45o9l2ilS1TIIPpZUN&ll=32.71227282507991%2C-117.16192124911156&z=15)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 27, 2022, 04:43:19 PM
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Someone on reddit made a Google map with all of the SDCC hotels on it and grouped them the way SDCC does.

Map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1pBF4v8Cb6JX7nh45o9l2ilS1TIIPpZUN&ll=32.71227282507991%2C-117.16192124911156&z=15)

Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 27, 2022, 05:01:38 PM
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Someone on reddit made a Google map with all of the SDCC hotels on it and grouped them the way SDCC does.

Map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1pBF4v8Cb6JX7nh45o9l2ilS1TIIPpZUN&ll=32.71227282507991%2C-117.16192124911156&z=15)
Thanks for the map. Really helps with the visual on how far the distance really is for some of the hotels. Good luck!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 27, 2022, 05:48:09 PM
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Someone on reddit made a Google map with all of the SDCC hotels on it and grouped them the way SDCC does.

Map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1pBF4v8Cb6JX7nh45o9l2ilS1TIIPpZUN&ll=32.71227282507991%2C-117.16192124911156&z=15)

That is a great map thank you for posting it and can you thank the person who made this for me, going to be very useful in making my list of 12 hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tc12oz on April 27, 2022, 06:01:28 PM
Just want to send out good vibes and wish everyone luck.  My anxiety is at peak levels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: scottydizzy on April 27, 2022, 06:41:34 PM
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Just want to send out good vibes and wish everyone luck.  My anxiety is at peak levels.

Don't you mean ONpeak levels...ahhh thank you ;)

Positive vibes to all. We're back in the thick of it after 3 years!

~S
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: straightline3 on April 27, 2022, 06:47:50 PM
Hi everybody! OMG is it really happening tomorrow? I have really missed the madness... good luck everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 27, 2022, 08:55:28 PM
This is mainly a note to self: When selecting Room Type, choose TWIN (2 people / 2 bed), not DOUBLE (2 people / 1 bed).

At least twice in the past 5-6 years, in my rush to fill out the form, I accidentally selected "DOUBLE", thinking that meant two beds. One of those years, I couldn't get my reservation changed, so I ended up sleeping on a pullout mattress that the staff brought in.

So yeah, TWIN TWIN TWIN.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 27, 2022, 09:03:04 PM
Is filling the form out fast important?  Is the order reservations are processed based off of time stamp when you are granted access to the form, not the time when you submit the form?  I know there is a time limit to fill it out, but there’s no need to try to set a speed record filling it out, right?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 27, 2022, 09:12:30 PM
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Is filling the form out fast important?  Is the order reservations are processed based off of time stamp when you are granted access to the form, not the time when you submit the form?  I know there is a time limit to fill it out, but there’s no need to try to set a speed record filling it out, right?


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Correct!  It is entry time to the form that matters. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on April 27, 2022, 10:22:19 PM
hey guys, I have a little shady question, what happens if I request for a 1 bed 1 person room but two people stay in the room? there's a diferent rate in the list but do they really enforce it?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 27, 2022, 10:34:03 PM
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hey guys, I have a little shady question, what happens if I request for a 1 bed 1 person room but two people stay in the room? there's a diferent rate in the list but do they really enforce it?

It depends on the hotel. If the hotel catches you, they can charge you the higher rate, or they can add an unknown fee for the additional roommate, or if they really want to they can cancel your reservation and kick you out. People definitely do it, but it is very much at your own risk, and you should be prepared for possible consequences.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 28, 2022, 12:14:24 AM
TODAY IS OFFICIALLY HOTELPOCALYPSE!!!

Who else is freaking out?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lolaswill on April 28, 2022, 12:49:32 AM
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TODAY IS OFFICIALLY HOTELPOCALYPSE!!!

Who else is freaking out?

lol me, I am!! It feels like ages since I've done this, and only with 2 days notice  ???. I lucked out I'll be able to sit by the computer and hopefully members on the hotel exchange again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 28, 2022, 12:59:59 AM
Definitely freaking out here. I spent a lot of the evening trying to get things ready for tomorrow but still feel very Not Ready ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 01:05:06 AM
Marcia, at OnPeak form, her eyes wide open.😳
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 01:14:53 AM
Outwardly, I'm calm.

I'm screaming on the inside, but I look calm.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 01:28:45 AM
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I just checked with everyone in my family. 
Out of the 4 of us, both my son and I got the badge order receipts and hotel emails, my sister only got the hotel email, and my wife got none of the emails.
So something is a little screwy with what CCI is doing.
And just got another badge email 10 minutes ago!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lrdavis28 on April 28, 2022, 03:23:40 AM
Too nervous to sleep,keep redoing my list,uggghhhhh
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 28, 2022, 03:38:52 AM
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And just got another badge email 10 minutes ago!
Same here, I've now gotten a badge order email on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
My wife and sister still have gotten none.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 28, 2022, 04:20:14 AM
Just got another badge confirmation email myself...who knows what's going on at CCI  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: demonchocobo on April 28, 2022, 05:50:02 AM
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TODAY IS OFFICIALLY HOTELPOCALYPSE!!!

Who else is freaking out?

I’m trying to keep calm and focus at work but it’s not working 😂

This is the first time I’m doing the sale and my anxiety is through the roof!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 05:51:57 AM
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Just got another badge confirmation email myself...who knows what's going on at CCI  ;D

I now have a total of 5 badge confirmation emails.  Guess I am in... :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 28, 2022, 06:25:33 AM
Woke up at 4am, sure I hadn't done enough "research". Now I'm just looking at the hotel list and reordering it over and over...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: superkatchick on April 28, 2022, 06:50:46 AM
Wait, so we can pick 12 downtown hotels?! I have done this no less than 7-8 times and feel so lost this year! Also Good Luck Everyone!!!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 28, 2022, 07:00:31 AM
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Yikes! There may be folk who miss this hotel sale if they are not watching here and other places almost daily.

This almost was going to happen to me. I've received THREE badge confirmation email but ZERO hotel emails. The only reason I even knew about it was because my cousin called me and essentially said "Hotels are happening! Are you freaking out?" I was very confused. Still have not received a hotel email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on April 28, 2022, 07:04:26 AM
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I now have a total of 5 badge confirmation emails.  Guess I am in... :)

Awwww, man. I thought I was special with three.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 28, 2022, 07:35:14 AM
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Wait, so we can pick 12 downtown hotels?! I have done this no less than 7-8 times and feel so lost this year! Also Good Luck Everyone!!!

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Yes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 07:38:22 AM
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Awwww, man. I thought I was special with three.

@The Mighty Jerd (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1987)    Now I wonder if they are sending 1 for each day.  I have preview night too.   ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 28, 2022, 07:38:35 AM
Good luck to everyone today! Fingers crossed and praying to all the gods.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 28, 2022, 07:44:02 AM
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hey guys, I have a little shady question, what happens if I request for a 1 bed 1 person room but two people stay in the room? there's a diferent rate in the list but do they really enforce it?
The hotel may notice if you ask for two keycards for your room. It's usually $10-20 a night extra for occupancy tax, the rate difference in the sample form is for 2 people/2 beds which would put you in a different room type.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tragedys on April 28, 2022, 07:45:36 AM
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Just got another badge confirmation email myself...who knows what's going on at CCI  ;D

It's been awhile for CCI too.  I'm sure they want to make sure they remember how this whole thing goes too. LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 07:58:39 AM
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ITS HAPPENING!

Hello!

It’s almost time to book your Comic-Con 2022 hotel room! Below you will find the link to the waiting room for Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations. The waiting room will open at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, 2022, and Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations will begin at 9:00 AM PDT.

Important! Downtown hotels are limited and in high demand. We encourage you to read all of the information below to increase your chances of booking your desired hotel.

Waiting Room Link: https://cci.onpeak.info

The Waiting Room

Beginning at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 28, you may access the waiting room via the link above. The time you enter the waiting room 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 and your chances of getting a room will decrease.

Hotel Selection

To understand how the hotel request process works, please review the details on our Hotels page by visiting www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels. We strongly recommend that you research and make a list of the hotels you have in mind well before the sale. You may select up to six (6) downtown hotels and six (6) non-downtown hotels for a maximum request of 12 different hotels. Only one (1) hotel selection is required to submit the form. The full list of hotels is available on our Hotels page.

Phone Requests

Hotel requests may also be accepted by phone beginning at 9:00 AM PDT on Thursday, April 28, 2022. To submit your request over the phone, please call onPeak at 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 1-312-527-7300.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s hotel sale.

Sincerely,
Comic-Con and onPeak

Bumping for those who didn't get the email:


"The waiting room will open at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)"

"At 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be granted access to the form in random order."

"The hotel request form officially opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)"

"Anyone accessing the link after 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (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."
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on April 28, 2022, 08:00:16 AM
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The hotel may notice if you ask for two keycards for your room. It's usually $10-20 a night extra for occupancy tax, the rate difference in the sample form is for 2 people/2 beds which would put you in a different room type.   

Yeah, but even chosing a room for 2 people does not guarantee 2 beds and with already a really tight budget this year, got me thinking if I should risk it with my bud paying for 1 bed 1 person...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 08:02:29 AM
Waiting room open

Quote
Welcome to the waiting room for Comic-Con 2022 Hotel Reservations!

The Comic-Con Official Hotel Request Form is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). No reservation requests will be accepted now. Please check back on April 28, 2022.

When the Comic-Con 2022 Official Hotel Request Form opens, everyone in the waiting room will be given access to the request form in random order in an effort to ensure fairness of the request and placement process. Guests will then be moved from the waiting room to the Comic-Con 2022 Official Hotel Request Form based on this randomized order. If you enter the waiting room after 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time PDT, you will be placed at the end of the line.

You may enter this waiting room on April 28 prior to 9:00 AM (PDT), but the randomization process will not begin until 9:00 AM (PDT) on April 28, 2022. Early arrival to the waiting room does not guarantee hotel selection. This randomization process will determine the order in which you have access to the form. All successfully submitted forms will then 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.

A sample version of the Official Hotel Request Form is available here.

To ensure best performance of the waiting room and hotel request form, you must have JavaScript and cookies enabled in your browser. IE 10 and below are not supported. Click here to verify you meet these requirements.

Sincerely,
The Comic-Con Housing Team at onPeak

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on April 28, 2022, 08:04:40 AM
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Waiting room open

Can we use same device but diferent browsers to have multiple chances or just multiple devices work? anyone knows?

thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 08:10:52 AM
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Can we use same device but diferent browsers to have multiple chances or just multiple devices work? anyone knows?

thanks!

Different browsers, Yes.

At bottom of waiting room, compare the Queue IDs to confirm they are different.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 08:17:06 AM
I'm so nervous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 08:17:54 AM
On the hotel form..I see that a member ID is not required.  Do folk put that in anyway?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 08:23:30 AM
Do we have to use different credit cards and different names for each form we fill out? Can the primary name be the same?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 28, 2022, 08:24:15 AM
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On the hotel form..I see that a member ID is not required.  Do folk put that in anyway?

I always have.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 08:25:00 AM
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I always have.

Thank you.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 28, 2022, 08:33:31 AM
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On the hotel form..I see that a member ID is not required.  Do folk put that in anyway?
I don't...up to you though. Nothing wrong if you do.

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Yeah, but even choosing a room for 2 people does not guarantee 2 beds and with already a really tight budget this year, got me thinking if I should risk it with my bud paying for 1 bed 1 person...
I don't know, you might get arrested for playing tricks!  :D  (I'm joking!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on April 28, 2022, 08:36:04 AM

I didn't sleep well last night but am wired now. Also received yet another badge confirmation email this morning.

Good luck, everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 08:38:05 AM
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Do we have to use different credit cards and different names for each form we fill out? Can the primary name be the same?

No credit card today.

Info will be same as seen in sample form.

Caution, If same name or email, system may take oldest time "submitting" and bump out a form's earlier time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 28, 2022, 08:40:36 AM
Currently running 11 browser sessions across 4 devices. Is it weird to say I miss this chaos?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 08:42:51 AM
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Currently running 11 browser sessions across 4 devices. Is it weird to say I miss this chaos?

Not at all!  We are all wired up for this.  I have missed it so much!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 28, 2022, 08:51:27 AM
ugh I would be running more browsers and devices, but my internet at home hates my guts for "mysterious" reasons. Currently looking at 4 browsers on one laptop and maybe 2-3 another. My internet situation is... it's hard to describe. However, I can't do it at work, so it is what it is.

Good luck everyone! It's almost 9AM! I'll be rushing off to the office after this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on April 28, 2022, 08:55:14 AM
Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RustyPonds on April 28, 2022, 08:55:49 AM
Yes, good luck everybody!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 28, 2022, 08:58:00 AM
Fingers and toes crossed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 08:58:58 AM
Once more into the breach we go... :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 09:00:20 AM
Comic-Con 2022 Live Official Hotel Request Form

You are in line for the Comic-Con 2022 Official Hotel Request Form. When your turn is up, you will have 10 minutes to enter the site.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aodmisery on April 28, 2022, 09:07:25 AM
Wow I got in quick 9:01. Hopefully I get my first pick
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nicodimas on April 28, 2022, 09:07:54 AM
Was let in immediately . Done at 9:05

That’s never happened before. Anyone else
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 28, 2022, 09:08:24 AM
That is the fastest I have ever gotten in! In at 12:01. I'm usually stuck waiting for like 15 minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 28, 2022, 09:08:38 AM
That went really fast... I was like am I doing this right? Haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on April 28, 2022, 09:09:41 AM
I got in at 9:02am PST. Hoping for the best.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on April 28, 2022, 09:09:45 AM
got in before the first minute and submitted within two minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: superkatchick on April 28, 2022, 09:10:03 AM
Has anyone posted how to check the timestamp for entry, I got in really fast but got so excited didn't note the time!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on April 28, 2022, 09:11:26 AM
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Has anyone posted how to check the timestamp for entry, I got in really fast but got so excited didn't note the time!

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IIRC, someone figured out how to find the exact second you logged in a couple of years ago via browser logs...or something.

anyone remember how?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 28, 2022, 09:11:59 AM
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Has anyone posted how to check the timestamp for entry, I got in really fast but got so excited didn't note the time!

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Same here. I got too excited to check but I don't think I ever saw the popup timestamp message on my screen. It just automatically went to the form
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on April 28, 2022, 09:13:26 AM
In at 5 minutes 43 seconds.

I don't remember from years past what that bodes for me.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on April 28, 2022, 09:14:44 AM
Made it in riiiight at 9:01am. Fingers crossed!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jason on April 28, 2022, 09:16:15 AM
I also got in immediately, but did take my time filling it out. C'mon Hilton Gaslamp!
Title: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jmcwho64 on April 28, 2022, 09:16:18 AM
Got in at 7 minutes after submit at 11 minutes after

I really think they should just let people fill out form submit it and then just randomly draw from the bunch. Would work the same and people wouldn’t be waiting to fill in form


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on April 28, 2022, 09:16:28 AM
I made it in at 9:07, which was about the same time I got in back in 2019 and was able to get one of my top 5 hotels. I selected 7 this time, 6 downtown, and one in Mission Valley.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 28, 2022, 09:20:20 AM
I got one in under a minute, but hard to tell exact time as it was on my iphone and I don't think you can get exact timestamp from safari on iphone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: superkatchick on April 28, 2022, 09:21:02 AM
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IIRC, someone figured out how to find the exact second you logged in a couple of years ago via browser logs...or something.

anyone remember how?
If I remember correctly one year someone made a spreadsheet to try to analyze when everyone got in and just rooms they ended up with but I don't remember how we found the timestamp. I may try to dig through forum threads, I think it was 2019.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 28, 2022, 09:21:47 AM
Just over 2 minutes to get in. Fingers crossed!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 09:23:08 AM
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IIRC, someone figured out how to find the exact second you logged in a couple of years ago via browser logs...or something.

anyone remember how?

I don't know if it's right, but my browser history shows 2 timestamps for SDCC. I'm thinking one is the time I hit the button to enter, and the other is the time I hit the button to submit. 9:00 and 9:05.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 28, 2022, 09:25:49 AM
I got in right away on my iPad, but after I filled everything out and hit 'submit', it took me back to "it is your turn". I'm thinking my timestamp is not going to be great. I wound up getting in on another device about a minute later, so I made selections using my Con roommate's name and email with that. I'll be happy if either of us gets a room at all... (and if we both get one, we'll take the best and the other goes back in the pool...)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lolaswill on April 28, 2022, 09:27:09 AM
Yea, there was a google doc form to enter what time you were given access, how long it took to submit (all details of if you seleted waitlist etc), and what hotel you received. So maybe it's better to wait until after the hotels go out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 28, 2022, 09:27:51 AM
Dumb question: I requested Tuesday - Sun. If I get the reservations and decide not to come until Wednesday, how tough is it to modify?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 09:27:54 AM
Got in late 9:07, too.but first browser got in first. Only submitted one form 9:11

FWIW

Print button on Confirmation screen! Save as pdf.

Error on later browser, waiting it to time out:



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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 28, 2022, 09:28:31 AM
Wouldn't worry about submission time. Only mattered in the past

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.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on April 28, 2022, 09:29:06 AM
I finished and submitted at 9:02...but not sure when the form appeared. And still freaking out I was too slow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 28, 2022, 09:29:12 AM
Got in right as the clock hit 11:01 so hoping for good things.  Had 15 browsers going so was hoping one but be instant but will see how it goes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 09:29:53 AM
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I got in right away on my iPad, but after I filled everything out and hit 'submit', it took me back to "it is your turn". I'm thinking my timestamp is not going to be great. I wound up getting in on another device about a minute later, so I made selections using my Con roommate's name and email with that. I'll be happy if either of us gets a room at all... (and if we both get one, we'll take the best and the other goes back in the pool...)

Same thing happened to me!  Argh!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: indiglow on April 28, 2022, 09:30:57 AM
My first post back in a lifetime it feels like lol.

Got in right away at 9:00 or 9:01 and submitted in 5 minutes.
My 2nd one got in at 9:08 and done in 3.

Feels unusually lucky this year, but hope these fast times bodes well for all of us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 28, 2022, 09:31:09 AM
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I finished and submitted at 9:02...but not sure when the form appeared. And still freaking out I was too slow.
Don't worry about the slow part. It doesn't matter nowadays when filling out the form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 28, 2022, 09:31:18 AM
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Dumb question: I requested Tuesday - Sun. If I get the reservations and decide not to come until Wednesday, how tough is it to modify?
I think it would be easier to get rid of a day than add one, system wise.  If it's before the convention, like before they send everything to the hotels then try calling OnPeak to get it amended, if its close to the convention then call the hotel to modify it.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on April 28, 2022, 09:31:33 AM
Did anyone else notice that once the sale went live, it took a while for the walking man to update with your actual position in line? I noticed that right went 9am hit, all of my walking man progress bars were at the beginning but after 10 seconds or so they all automatically updated to varying positions.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 28, 2022, 09:32:04 AM
Had three computers with three browsers each running a session, plus my phone. So 10 total sessions. Got in with my phone session first around 9:05 which... is not great. Especially since all the hotels I listed are the most popular hotels for the con. Kind of a pain in the butt filling out the form on my phone too.\

When can I post in the hotel request thread!? Ha Ha!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 09:32:21 AM
Well, that went quickly.  I like that we got an actual confirmation page with all our info that was submitted.  Still tried to do as many screen shots as possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 28, 2022, 09:32:27 AM
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Did anyone else notice that once the sale went live, it took a while for the walking man to update with your actual position in line? I noticed that right went 9am hit, all of my walking man progress bars were at the beginning but after 10 seconds or so they all automatically updated to varying positions.
That's normal.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 09:33:26 AM
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Wouldn't worry about submission time. Only mattered in the past

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.

Thank goodness! I was soooo slow in choosing hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 28, 2022, 09:35:29 AM
Out of three devices, I had two--my iPad and one of my laptops--get in at nearly identical times around 7 minutes.  While the iPad was less than a second faster, I chose to use the laptop because of the keyboard convenience.  I remember the one year my iPad got in fast and it was clunky to submit the form.

I'm assuming there will be no downtown hotel for me.  It's been a long time since I had such luck.

Fortunately, I was tipped off weeks ago that the Horton Grand had rooms.  I got one.  It's pretty expensive, but I'll use it given I'm probably not getting anything downtown in the lottery.

The Horton Grand is no longer on the official hotel list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 28, 2022, 09:35:33 AM
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Well, that went quickly.  I like that we got an actual confirmation page with all our info that was submitted.  Still tried to do as many screen shots as possible.
That was so nice! Finally, a confirmation page ~

I had 3 browsers going and Firefox for me got in the quickest at 9:02... I think Chrome was next but I only did the one form so only had the one actual time stamp check (my group also applied, so that was enough to try with, me thinks)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on April 28, 2022, 09:36:05 AM
Whew, that went by quickly and I'm still exhausted. Hoping our group has good chances based on our entry times.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on April 28, 2022, 09:36:49 AM
I had 12 browsers and the first one got in at just before 12:02.  The little guy got to the end and walked in place for like 30 seconds before I was actually let in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 28, 2022, 09:37:39 AM
Archive

Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2022 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

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https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels


Hotels

Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2022 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 this page regularly for updated room availability. All rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at that time.


Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 28, 2022, 09:38:57 AM
My group was pretty lucky this year, I'm very hopeful! Normally we have maybe one person who gets in fairly early and everyone else sits around waiting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: koop1974 on April 28, 2022, 09:39:28 AM
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Same thing happened to me!  Argh!

This also happened to me in my 2nd browser used to try to get extra reservations to offer for the hotel exchange. For that attempt I got in at 9:07.

Got in at 9:02 in the browser used for my member id. And at 9:02, my mind went blank, forgot my name & how to type. Sigh!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 28, 2022, 09:40:38 AM
Can someone send me the link? I didn't receive any correspondence regarding this sale for the first time in 9 years. Yes, I have everything checked off regarding communications for SDCC. I assume I didn't get an email because I don't have a badge for this year yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on April 28, 2022, 09:41:48 AM
How do you find the timestamp?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 28, 2022, 09:42:25 AM
My sister and I both had sessions get in before 9:01, so we're REALLY hoping that at least one of those requests comes through for us.

(We haven't had particularly great luck in the hotel sale the last few con years, so I am trying to not let my hopes get too high yet).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: larry999 on April 28, 2022, 09:42:39 AM
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Can someone send me the link? I didn't receive any correspondence regarding this sale for the first time in 9 years. Yes, I have everything checked off regarding communications for SDCC. I assume I didn't get an email because I don't have a badge for this year yet.

Sorry you missed out. It's closed already. Some options should open up after once the lottery distribution is over.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 28, 2022, 09:46:04 AM
Good luck to all! It was great having a confirmation page this year. I had been just taking photos of the screen with my phone lol. At least with a printed copy I won't keep second guessing whether I mistyped info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 28, 2022, 09:49:28 AM
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How do you find the timestamp?
I found it under History.  Chrome seems to display it right out, Firefox I had to click through a few options under View to get the actual time and not just the pages.  Not sure how to do it on Edge or Safari but probably similar methods?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 28, 2022, 09:52:05 AM
I was presenting in a work meeting so it was all up to my husband and friend to run the queue.  My husband got in right away, and friend got in pretty quickly after, however friend messed up and put the Hilton Airport instead of Hilton Bayfront as our second choice ;_;  so hopefully my husband's is good enough and we get something close.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on April 28, 2022, 09:58:40 AM
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I found it under History.  Chrome seems to display it right out, Firefox I had to click through a few options under View to get the actual time and not just the pages.  Not sure how to do it on Edge or Safari but probably similar methods?
There is a thread under the 2017 Hotel discussion on timestamps. Trying to find the link. They did write ups in past based in access times and whether or not folks got their hotel choices.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 28, 2022, 10:09:51 AM
If you're using the Chrome browser, there is a tool from nirsoft called chromecacheview that will show you the full browser cache.
For the entry timestamp, you're looking for a cache entry with a URL that starts with https://cci.onpeak.info/addRequest?q=.
For the submission timestamp, you're looking for a cache entry with the URL https://cci.onpeak.info/thanks.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: frgx on April 28, 2022, 10:13:23 AM
Got in at the 8 minute mark. That's probably too late to get any of my choices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on April 28, 2022, 10:14:31 AM
Ok I feel like that was very twilight zone lol. Seems like everyone got in pretty fast. I had 2 browsers on my phone. Was texting hubby saying that my men wernt walking and when I went back to check the one was ready for me to enter !! My second went through about the time I was done filling our the first one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 28, 2022, 10:22:53 AM
Got on fast on my phone than on the desktop.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on April 28, 2022, 10:25:10 AM
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Got on fast on my phone than on the desktop.

Same, I seriously  think its just to screw with us. Making us fill out that form on mobile.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on April 28, 2022, 10:26:46 AM
NirSoft also makes a cache viewer for the Firefox browser called MZCacheView. I haven't tried it, but it should work the same way.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 28, 2022, 10:27:23 AM
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Got on fast on my phone than on the desktop.

My iPhone got on faster than my iPad & desktop. I kept making mistakes with my fat fingers, though!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 28, 2022, 10:31:47 AM
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Same, I seriously  think its just to screw with us. Making us fill out that form on mobile.
If I had longer nails, I couldn't submit it at all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Violet on April 28, 2022, 10:42:35 AM
Hi, it's been awhile since I've posted here! I got in right at 9:02, so hoping that's good enough!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Namron83 on April 28, 2022, 10:43:48 AM
Got in somewhere between 9:01-9:02 through my phone.
A bit of a struggle since I never filled that form out before on my phone. It was trying to prefill everything with multiple choices and would take up the whole screen. Had it on desktop view too.
Anyways, as soon as I submitted the form, my computer got through at 9:08.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on April 28, 2022, 10:46:02 AM
Got in at 9:02 9:06 and 9:10ish

Used different emails and memberid and phone number but the names where the same but in different order with the memberid being occupant 1. I hope I did not mess myself up with the names.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 28, 2022, 10:56:32 AM
Correct me if I am wrong but speed of filling your form in this process is irrelevant. Seems this question has been ask many times.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 10:59:36 AM
So I got in a little after 9:01. As did my sister. The problem is I submitted for me and my girlfriend, and my sis submitted for herself and her friend. BUT we used the same home address, cuz well, we live together. I should’ve had her submit using our parents’ address. I hope OnPeak doesn’t flag ours as duplicates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 28, 2022, 11:08:40 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but speed of filling your form in this process is irrelevant. Seems this question has been ask many times.

No, you're right. OnPeak and CCI have said so. We're just all superstitious and/or not totally confident in OnPeak's competence at doing what they say they're doing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on April 28, 2022, 11:12:06 AM
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So I got in a little after 9:01. As did my sister. The problem is I submitted for me and my girlfriend, and my sis submitted for herself and her friend. BUT we used the same home address, cuz well, we live together. I should’ve had her submit using our parents’ address. I hope OnPeak doesn’t flag ours as duplicates.

Based on what the  SDCC Blog has posted, the address is not a determining factor for duplicate entries.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 11:30:30 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but speed of filling your form in this process is irrelevant. Seems this question has been ask many times.

Especially since they did not give much time to get the word out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on April 28, 2022, 11:58:04 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but speed of filling your form in this process is irrelevant. Seems this question has been ask many times.
Some say yes and others say no.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 28, 2022, 12:00:26 PM
Based on people's responses in this thread just now, I wonder if this year's sale allowed in a deceiving number of people within 12:01 or 12:02...or...maybe this group is just really prepared, so we have more folks with early times, haha.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 12:02:37 PM
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Based on people's responses in this thread just now, I wonder if this year's sale allowed in a deceiving number of people within 12:01 or 12:02...or...maybe this group is just really prepared, so we have more folks with early times, haha.

That was my thought as well. I think I had somewhere around 8 browsers, and 6 of them got in before xx:05. One lagged behind and didn't get in til around xx:12.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 28, 2022, 12:04:11 PM
I also think there's a significant group who didn't know - Press and pros who haven't reregistered yet
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 12:05:33 PM
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Based on people's responses in this thread just now, I wonder if this year's sale allowed in a deceiving number of people within 12:01 or 12:02...or...maybe this group is just really prepared, so we have more folks with early times, haha.

Well, no one is complaining about waiting 20 minutes to get in.

FWIW, I filled in the first form with my list exactly how I want it. I filled in the second form willy nilly just hoping to get anything. If I don't get hotels from the first form, no way would I get those hotels in my second form. The second form is for my backup hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on April 28, 2022, 12:08:49 PM
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Can someone send me the link? I didn't receive any correspondence regarding this sale for the first time in 9 years. Yes, I have everything checked off regarding communications for SDCC. I assume I didn't get an email because I don't have a badge for this year yet.

It's the same link every year.  Which makes it baffling why SDCC tries to be so hush hush about it.  Especially since the link is easy found online.  Including, in a way, on the housing page at comic-con.org.  The waiting room link is the base URL for the sample form and the browser check.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on April 28, 2022, 12:14:11 PM
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I also think there's a significant group who didn't know - Press and pros who haven't reregistered yet

And volunteers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 12:38:07 PM
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It's the same link every year.  Which makes it baffling why SDCC tries to be so hush hush about it.  Especially since the link is easy found online.  Including, in a way, on the housing page at comic-con.org.  The waiting room link is the base URL for the sample form and the browser check.

I had no idea the link was the same every time!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 12:51:16 PM
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I had no idea the link was the same every time!

I realized it this morning when I started manually typing in the URL in one of my browsers, and it autocompleted to the full URL.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on April 28, 2022, 12:54:00 PM
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I also think there's a significant group who didn't know - Press and pros who haven't reregistered yet
Maybe they are putting aside a number of hotel rooms for these groups?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on April 28, 2022, 01:02:17 PM
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Maybe they are putting aside a number of hotel rooms for these groups?
That seems unlikely, especially since there's no way to know how many Pros want to go but didn't get a badge yet, where said Pros live (maybe local, like my wife and I, maybe not).  Seems like an unneeded complication. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on April 28, 2022, 01:30:15 PM
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Maybe they are putting aside a number of hotel rooms for these groups?

Speaking as small press, nope. We have to go through the regular hotel sale like everyone else. Major outlets I think get their own blocks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Hgmaddhatter on April 28, 2022, 03:09:20 PM
That was my first Hotel-pocolypse. Very intense!! Good Luck everyone and May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on April 28, 2022, 03:22:35 PM
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So I got in a little after 9:01. As did my sister. The problem is I submitted for me and my girlfriend, and my sis submitted for herself and her friend. BUT we used the same home address, cuz well, we live together. I should’ve had her submit using our parents’ address. I hope OnPeak doesn’t flag ours as duplicates.

I hope not. I mean my friend did hers and used her name, but my address since I will probably be taking care of everything. It's not a duplicate even though she used me as her second person and I used her as my second person. She got in first.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 03:38:42 PM
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I hope not. I mean my friend did hers and used her name, but my address since I will probably be taking care of everything. It's not a duplicate even though she used me as her second person and I used her as my second person. She got in first.

So reading here and on Reddit, it seems duplicates are based on


Now the only question is, are there additional fields that OnPeak looks at, like home address and the same names on the forms (even if in different order). I don't know if anyone outside of OnPeak knows for certain.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 28, 2022, 03:42:45 PM
I got notified of a duplicate waaaaaaaay back in 2010. I'm 90% certain the only thing that matched was the full name.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on April 28, 2022, 04:20:13 PM
So when do we find out our fate?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 04:30:55 PM
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So when do we find out our fate?

From: https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels

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Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent out in two groups. The first will be sent on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, and the second on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Those whose request cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2022, 04:54:34 PM
Sorry long day but I was in it with you this morning!   I was lucky and got in fast, I hope I broke my curse of 2019! 

I agree it seemed to be soooo fast for everyone.  I don't know what to read of that, did they let more in at once? Did people not realize it was happening?  Did that many refund their badges? 

As usual, I am in a sea of unknowns. 

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Namron83 on April 28, 2022, 04:57:42 PM
So wait, you guys have multiple windows open, even tho you have 1 or 2 accounts that can submit one form? So next year, I can have like 10 windows open and just submit the first one that gets in first?
Also, since the link appears to be the same, is there anyone without a badge that still submitted a hotel form? Or do they verify that you're a current attendee before giving out rooms?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SlmDiva30 on April 28, 2022, 05:05:37 PM
It is a duplicate if certain information is used during submission. OnPeak said that duplicate submissions were based on three factors: phone number, e-mail address, or a unique identifier associated with the user’s queue/waiting room session (likely the QueueID at the bottom of the waiting room).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on April 28, 2022, 05:40:56 PM
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So wait, you guys have multiple windows open, even tho you have 1 or 2 accounts that can submit one form? So next year, I can have like 10 windows open and just submit the first one that gets in first?
Also, since the link appears to be the same, is there anyone without a badge that still submitted a hotel form? Or do they verify that you're a current attendee before giving out rooms?

Multiple browsers, not windows of the same browser. And no, they do not verify that you have a badge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 28, 2022, 05:41:53 PM
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So wait, you guys have multiple windows open, even tho you have 1 or 2 accounts that can submit one form? So next year, I can have like 10 windows open and just submit the first one that gets in first?
Also, since the link appears to be the same, is there anyone without a badge that still submitted a hotel form? Or do they verify that you're a current attendee before giving out rooms?
Yes run multiple and just use first one. Yes can get room without a badge like volunteers. No they don't confirm member id

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on April 28, 2022, 05:54:34 PM
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So wait, you guys have multiple windows open, even tho you have 1 or 2 accounts that can submit one form? So next year, I can have like 10 windows open and just submit the first one that gets in first?
Also, since the link appears to be the same, is there anyone without a badge that still submitted a hotel form? Or do they verify that you're a current attendee before giving out rooms?
Multiple browsers + multiple devices. I had a desktop, my work laptop, two other laptops and an iPad. You've got 15 minutes to put in information, so you don't have to rush if you get access in more than one browser.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 28, 2022, 05:56:12 PM
Has anyone used the call-in method to submit their hotel list? Wondering if it is automated, or do you speak to a human being?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on April 28, 2022, 05:56:25 PM
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So wait, you guys have multiple windows open, even tho you have 1 or 2 accounts that can submit one form? So next year, I can have like 10 windows open and just submit the first one that gets in first?
Also, since the link appears to be the same, is there anyone without a badge that still submitted a hotel form? Or do they verify that you're a current attendee before giving out rooms?

I even submit two lists, first browser that gets in a list with all my top choices and second one that goes in a list with less popular choices
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2022, 06:00:16 PM
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Has anyone used the call-in method to submit their hotel list? Wondering if it is automated, or do you speak to a human being?

Anyone who reported here they tried it got nothing.  I think it's a person and the hold time is too long. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: thebeardednerd on April 28, 2022, 06:28:52 PM
I too am concerned on how many people got in right away but they increased the amount of hotels you can select at one time.  I'm assuming they also increased the amount of people allowed into the lottery.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 28, 2022, 07:04:20 PM
Okay, I am finally home from work and it is time to try and figure out what browser got in for my hotel form this morning (I really should've noted it down. I pdf'd the confirmation page, but of course that doesn't give you any info except the website afaik.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dkd on April 28, 2022, 08:59:38 PM
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I too am concerned on how many people got in right away but they increased the amount of hotels you can select at one time.  I'm assuming they also increased the amount of people allowed into the lottery.

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It seems to me that a lot of people didn't know about the lottery.  I also have a friend who opted out because she had something else to do.  The increase to 12 hotels is an intriguing element.  In the past, if you were an early person and selected "closest to the convention" you should have gotten any of the hotels you might have selected 7-12 without having to name them.

As for people admitted later, I'm not sure what advantage it had.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mdla on April 28, 2022, 09:08:36 PM
Only had two browsers but got in at 9:04... hopefully ill get something downtown!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 09:19:51 PM
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I got notified of a duplicate waaaaaaaay back in 2010. I'm 90% certain the only thing that matched was the full name.

I tried to get all the names different, but I think I messed up and put my husband's name on two forms. He was a guest on one form. Do you think that would be a match?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on April 28, 2022, 09:22:31 PM
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Has anyone used the call-in method to submit their hotel list? Wondering if it is automated, or do you speak to a human being?

It's a human. I got in on the phone, but I was already filling out the form and hung up on her. Sorry I did that, but I was in such a rush to fill out the form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 28, 2022, 09:41:15 PM
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I tried to get all the names different, but I think I messed up and put my husband's name on two forms. He was a guest on one form. Do you think that would be a match?

It could be, but I wouldn't worry about it too much yet. Some years they just notify you that they have a duplicate name... and some years they don't even flag it. Whatever it is, we'll find out Tuesday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on April 28, 2022, 09:52:57 PM
I'm trying to remember what year it happened, and I don't have access to that email anymore to verify either. Either way, it was either one or two years before Travel Planners became OnPeak or vaguely possibly the year of the merge. Either way, my group of friends got a duplicate reservation flag (as in after the deposits were made) on one of our reservations, we had a large group and reservations were made split for probably multiple stupid reasons, for duplicate occupant names. Now, back then you could easily go in and change occupant names online with no issues and we did get like 24-48 hours or something to make the change before they would void the entire reservation.

But honestly, it's so uncertain beyond some very obvious things (unique names, same session, etc.) what will actually cause them to flag something as a duplicate. I would hope that the name name being in different positions in the submission (reservation holder vs. occupant/guest) wouldn't be an issue.

Unfortunately, I think there was also a year in which you got no notification if you were flagged as a duplicate even if you were and they just automatically trashed it. I don't recall it being a widespread issue though...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2022, 10:11:02 PM
I guess I am a little confused about why everyone is so concerned about duplications.  I do see people doing multiple forms, is that it?  You get in, fill out the form, why fill out later forms?  They sort by when you got in. At that point, it seems we are taking from others trying.

I do understand why people try on their multiple laptops, tablets, and phones.  It's a lotto and we all have too many electronics.

I also get people are at different locations when filling out for the room, but everyone should have their own phone number nowadays and then just use family names for the room of people you know who are not going.  If everyone is just doing one form for themselves this should be easy.  I think we all have a family member not going for an address.  Or maybe a few coworkers?

Is it just that people have gotten nothing in the past and are paranoid?






Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: victor.m.calderon.jr on April 28, 2022, 10:32:57 PM
I was unable to try for a hotel since I didn’t receive link. I don’t have a badge, so didn’t get it.
Today I was notified of my chance to register possibly for volunteering. So now I may have a badge but no room.
Can I reach out to anyone who may get an extra room in downtown area?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 28, 2022, 10:54:14 PM
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I guess I am a little confused about why everyone is so concerned about duplications.  I do see people doing multiple forms, is that it?  You get in, fill out the form, why fill out later forms?  They sort by when you got in. At that point, it seems we are taking from others trying.

I do understand why people try on their multiple laptops, tablets, and phones.  It's a lotto and we all have too many electronics.

I also get people are at different locations when filling out for the room, but everyone should have their own phone number nowadays and then just use family names for the room of people you know who are not going.  If everyone is just doing one form for themselves this should be easy.  I think we all have a family member not going for an address.  Or maybe a few coworkers?

Is it just that people have gotten nothing in the past and are paranoid?
Personally, while not super concerned with duplicate submissions, I have had a submission vanish into what I think was the duplicate void in the past (most of my group was busy/unable to help, I ran multiple sessions, submitted two requests that I thought had no duplicate info, and, in the end, only got a room confirmation for my second, slower request) (Naturally, it was not a downtown room).

I don't know if this was due to duplicate info or simply my request getting lost, but ever since, I have been super cautious about doing everything I can to minimize the chances of having that sort of thing happen again. In fact, this year I actually typed cheat sheets for myself and my sister prior to the sale, each with different addresses, phone numbers, and room occupants, to ensure that, aside from our hotel lists, our requests did not overlap in any other way.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 28, 2022, 11:02:42 PM
@NCDS. For me it’s the paranoia and having a backup in case something goes wrong. At least once in the past, not only did I not get a hotel, I wasn’t even notified that i didn’t get one, which led me to believe my submission got lost in transit. Another reason: putting down the wrong info. Like the wrong dates or wrong room size (both of which I’ve done).

Side story: before Travel Planners became OnPeak, the hotel form date picker was a calendar instead of a drop down menu. And the dates I had selected one time were the week before. So imagine the elation of getting the Marriott Marquis, only to realize it was for seven days too early.

My third reason is that I usually have lots of other friends going, and inevitably one group of them strikes out, so I tend to give away my extra reservation, if I happen to get one.

I do agree however, in a perfect world, everyone would submit just one entry.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on April 28, 2022, 11:04:30 PM
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Is it just that people have gotten nothing in the past and are paranoid?
That's why we do multiple forms, one time the person with the last time stamp was the one to get a hotel (not something we picked, but at least something) and the person with the quickest got nothing.  It's just to cover a few bases and stuff and then you release or offer up extras that you can to help out.

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I was unable to try for a hotel since I didn’t receive link. I don’t have a badge, so didn’t get it.
Today I was notified of my chance to register possibly for volunteering. So now I may have a badge but no room.
Can I reach out to anyone who may get an extra room in downtown area?
There is a hotel exchange section with information about the whole process in this subsection ~ something to check out :)  If you don't meet the requirements there are still opportunities to get a hotel through CCI/OnPeak especially after the last deadline for deposit refunds.  Keep an eye out on the hotels page and the link they provide, I think following the last email batch that goes out to people who participated in the lotto, they will have a link to the available hotels.  And sometimes downtown hotels are released back into the pool (I've gotten the Intercontinental and even the MMM through this).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 29, 2022, 08:53:05 AM
Okay, Paranoia I can understand and appreciate all the responses. 

I know there are times we can't communicate with the other person trying the lotto.  I know someone that took an emergency bathroom break once to do a form.  Clearly, they were not going to be able to tell anyone they were in.  Other people sneak it in on a meeting, break, and such so then you need different information.  On peak wants a lottery announced 2 days before and during the workweek, so they can't expect people not to get creative to get a form in.  They essentially make it every man for themselves and work it out when the results come.

My roommate and I live in different states, so duplicating is never a worry, but we are at work and sometimes don't get to catch up until the end of the day.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on April 29, 2022, 09:09:08 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but speed of filling your form in this process is irrelevant. Seems this question has been ask many times.
Yup. Speed is not your friend, but luck needs to be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 29, 2022, 09:14:17 AM
Congratulations all! We have survived one day of waiting! Only four to go!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on April 29, 2022, 09:21:18 AM
We filled out two forms just because we were in two different places and it's hard to coordinate knowing who actually got in first or not.  Previously we've tried to all be on a call or in the same room so we could just go with whoever got in first, but with the short notice we weren't able to move work meetings and arrange it this time. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 29, 2022, 09:30:08 AM
For me, it's so we (a group of 2) can try for 2 beds instead of a king.  The first form goes for a king and if the second one gets in at a good time, we try for 2 beds. 

One time, we got absolutely burned even though we got in within the first 2 minutes so our priority is getting downtown and then getting a good room. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on April 29, 2022, 10:30:43 AM
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For me, it's so we (a group of 2) can try for 2 beds instead of a king.  The first form goes for a king and if the second one gets in at a good time, we try for 2 beds. 

One time, we got absolutely burned even though we got in within the first 2 minutes so our priority is getting downtown and then getting a good room.

That is an interesting method, I can see the logic in it, Just not something I would have ever thought about on my own.

Though now we all know your secret strategy  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 01, 2022, 11:20:27 AM
Yea or going with your significant others make life easier hehe 😜
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on May 01, 2022, 02:09:38 PM
[Me sitting in the back seat of the family vehicle] "Is it Tuesday yet?"
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nicodimas on May 03, 2022, 07:51:37 AM
So yea doesn’t this process happen like one hotel at a time and take all day ? Been awhile …
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on May 03, 2022, 08:16:30 AM
Today's the day! Wishing everyone luck that we get emails/get one of our hotel picks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on May 03, 2022, 08:25:30 AM
iirc in alphabetical order?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mario Wario on May 03, 2022, 08:39:07 AM
Looks like the emails have begun to go out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: winnipeggirl on May 03, 2022, 08:39:19 AM
Just received an email about our hotel. Got our rooms at the Marriott (MMM).


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SlmDiva30 on May 03, 2022, 08:40:05 AM
Emails started a minute ago going out!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on May 03, 2022, 08:44:28 AM
Woohoo! My friend got the Omni!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 03, 2022, 08:45:01 AM
I missed the Hotel sale date so now I'll have to wait for whatever is left  :(
oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Good luck to everyone! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on May 03, 2022, 08:47:19 AM
Ugh. this is the worst part. As soon as you see the emails start going out, every minute that goes by without an email is painful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: oneroomdisco on May 03, 2022, 08:47:32 AM
After what feels like 5000 years, I finally managed to get the Omni again. It's my FAVORITE downtown hotel, but I haven't managed to get it these last few cons.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on May 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
I managed to get a room at the Omni, also.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 03, 2022, 08:52:40 AM
The Omni is my favorite in terms of actual hotel qualities. But with cosplay shoes to think about I always end up trying for the adjacent ones instead.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 08:54:14 AM
My number 1 choice! Manchester Grand Hyatt!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tehfiestygoat on May 03, 2022, 08:55:08 AM
Got my number one choice at Hard Rock. Good luck everyone.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 03, 2022, 08:58:19 AM
I got the Omni, and didn’t even list it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: verovero8 on May 03, 2022, 08:59:32 AM
Yay! Got the Bayfront. GL all!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 03, 2022, 09:00:47 AM
I'm back at MMM! Huge relief.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: OnePromise on May 03, 2022, 09:01:11 AM
Got the Hard Rock!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on May 03, 2022, 09:01:18 AM
Nice, got the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. My #5 choice, but happy to be close to the action.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on May 03, 2022, 09:03:48 AM
OMNI!

Best of luck everyone. We had a few forms filled so anything else I get will be given away here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mdla on May 03, 2022, 09:04:15 AM
Ooph no email yet. Worried I may have gotten nada in round one 😬
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on May 03, 2022, 09:05:30 AM
Wanted the Hard Rock. Got Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lrdavis28 on May 03, 2022, 09:06:29 AM
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Ooph no email yet. Worried I may have gotten nada in round one 😬

Same,but trying to remain calm
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: indiglow on May 03, 2022, 09:06:43 AM
Got our last choice - Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on May 03, 2022, 09:10:03 AM
Got my first choice MMM!!! Wooo!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mdla on May 03, 2022, 09:11:12 AM
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Same,but trying to remain calm
I’m moving to a new city this week so my nerves are (thankfully? 😂) already completely shot.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on May 03, 2022, 09:12:12 AM
under a min got second choice, gaslamp marriott
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Godolphin on May 03, 2022, 09:12:44 AM
No email yet, I got access to the form 9.01, hoping for the Bayfront, but any of my choices will do.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on May 03, 2022, 09:12:50 AM
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Ooph no email yet. Worried I may have gotten nada in round one 😬

Same boat. Which is surprising when I got in exactly on the hour. Every year I go, it seems like I end up just refreshing the list every day for when cancelations happen and I end up getting something last minute. Was hoping it would be easier this time haha.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Violet on May 03, 2022, 09:12:55 AM
No email yet... Starting to get worried  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 03, 2022, 09:13:50 AM
I got one not on our list, still waiting to hear back from my friend who got in shortly before me. My form got Hotel Indigo. (for ref. I got in some time between 9:00:30-9:00:0045
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 03, 2022, 09:14:13 AM
Got my second choice the Hilton Gaslamp
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on May 03, 2022, 09:14:47 AM
in at 54 seconds, got MGH. not on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jamiesugah on May 03, 2022, 09:15:15 AM
Got the Westin Gaslamp, which was not on our list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 09:16:33 AM
One in my group got the Omni! It was on our list but not first choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on May 03, 2022, 09:16:47 AM
Submission time of about 9:01 more or less on the dot got first choice, MMM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on May 03, 2022, 09:17:31 AM
Oof. Seeing people getting in within a minute and receiving their, like, 10th choice or a hotel not even on their list is filling me with dread. I don't know my exact time getting in but I know it wasn't within the first minute. Going to have to get crafty or rely on the kindness of this forum to get a hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on May 03, 2022, 09:19:38 AM
You can normally do a daily refresh of the hotel list after the second round goes out. Prime downtown hotels end up popping up once a day or so that you can get if youre quick.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on May 03, 2022, 09:20:44 AM
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You can normally do a daily refresh of the hotel list after the second round goes out. Prime downtown hotels end up popping up once a day or so that you can get if youre quick.

This is absolutely true. My friend got the Hard Rock in 2018 doing it this way. There’s always hope!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on May 03, 2022, 09:21:14 AM
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Oof. Seeing people getting in within a minute and receiving their, like, 10th choice or a hotel not even on their list is filling me with dread. I don't know my exact time getting in but I know it wasn't within the first minute. Going to have to get crafty or rely on the kindness of this forum to get a hotel.
Same here! I got in at 9:02 and no email yet. (Have awful luck with the hotel lottery). Keeping fingers crossed for all.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 09:21:53 AM
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Oof. Seeing people getting in within a minute and receiving their, like, 10th choice or a hotel not even on their list is filling me with dread. I don't know my exact time getting in but I know it wasn't within the first minute. Going to have to get crafty or rely on the kindness of this forum to get a hotel.

I got in almost immediately with one of the forms. That one got me my first choice, which wasn't most other people's first choice (MGH). The second form got in quite a bit later. I believe it was probably around 9:07. I haven't heard back on that one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on May 03, 2022, 09:22:12 AM
Ooof, I got in right under 9:02 and based on these results I'm pretty sure that's going to be nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dianosaurus on May 03, 2022, 09:23:23 AM
I got in within 2 minutes and got the Westin (the one a mile away, not gaslamp). Not on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 03, 2022, 09:24:08 AM
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This is absolutely true. My friend got the Hard Rock in 2018 doing it this way. There’s always hope!

yeah I got MGH this way in 2018 lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 03, 2022, 09:24:51 AM
I’m not seeing a pattern yet.  Anyone have an idea how selections are being made?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 09:25:24 AM
I will say, my friend did two of our forms for the group. She got in first for us and no email yet. She got in with our 2nd person afterwards, and THAT is the person who got the hotel email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 09:26:28 AM
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Same here! I got in at 9:02 and no email yet. (Have awful luck with the hotel lottery). Keeping fingers crossed for all.


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I was able to get MGH last time through the kindness of an FoCC member. The hotels also popped up all the time, like everyone said. After I realized that, I was no longer afraid of going hotel-less during the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 03, 2022, 09:26:40 AM
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I will say, my friend did two of our forms for the group. She got in first for us and no email yet. She got in with our 2nd person afterwards, and THAT is the person who got the hotel email.

Did they happen to get one of their top choices?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on May 03, 2022, 09:26:50 AM
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I will say, my friend did two of our forms for the group. She got in first for us and no email yet. She got in with our 2nd person afterwards, and THAT is the person who got the hotel email.

onpeak gonna onpeak
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: indiglow on May 03, 2022, 09:27:26 AM
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You can normally do a daily refresh of the hotel list after the second round goes out. Prime downtown hotels end up popping up once a day or so that you can get if youre quick.

Got MMM this way a few years ago too!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 09:27:32 AM
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Did they happen to get one of their top choices?

The hotel we got so far was on our list but not first. I believe we had Omni as our 3rd choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 03, 2022, 09:27:35 AM
It's really crappy that it appears I have to wait for Round 2, again, for my hotel placement. Those lucky to get in within the first 3 minutes appear to be the ones who got their assignment this week. Now the rest of us have to keep our fingers crossed that we get lucky next week, and I didn't even ask for the top hotels. This all just makes me sick, it's not a fair process especially considering that I was Round 2 last time, and I'll be in Round 2 for next week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on May 03, 2022, 09:28:24 AM
Ridiculous!! I got right in and just got email for Westin  >:(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on May 03, 2022, 09:30:10 AM
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Ridiculous!! I got right in and just got email for Westin  >:(
At least you got an email, I got nothing yet lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MickeyJack on May 03, 2022, 09:30:20 AM
Got in three requests all between 15 seconds and 2 minutes.

1.Hilton Gaslamp double
2. Westin double
3. Hilton Gaslamp single

Bayfront was first choice.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 03, 2022, 09:30:57 AM
My friend, who got in a few seconds before me, got MGH. Edit: Forgot to say, MGH also wasn't on our list. So she probably got in around 9:00:30-9:00:40.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 09:32:21 AM
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It's really crappy that it appears I have to wait for Round 2, again, for my hotel placement. Those lucky to get in within the first 3 minutes appear to be the ones who got their assignment this week. Now the rest of us have to keep our fingers crossed that we get lucky next week, and I didn't even ask for the top hotels. This all just makes me sick, it's not a fair process especially considering that I was Round 2 last time, and I'll be in Round 2 for next week.

I'm sorry. I've been in your shoes. The last time, I didn't get in until 15 or 20 minutes. Totally got nothing, but that turned out to be a good thing in the end. It's not over yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on May 03, 2022, 09:34:59 AM
Got in at 9:02am. No email yet. Not liking my chances at this point.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on May 03, 2022, 09:35:22 AM
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It's really crappy that it appears I have to wait for Round 2, again, for my hotel placement. Those lucky to get in within the first 3 minutes appear to be the ones who got their assignment this week. Now the rest of us have to keep our fingers crossed that we get lucky next week, and I didn't even ask for the top hotels. This all just makes me sick, it's not a fair process especially considering that I was Round 2 last time, and I'll be in Round 2 for next week.
I got in within 2 minutes and still waiting on email. Hang in there. Keeping fingers crossed


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: larry999 on May 03, 2022, 09:36:41 AM
Emails are still going out

Got in at 9:02 and got InterContinental San Diego (not on my list)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 03, 2022, 09:36:44 AM
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I'm sorry. I've been in your shoes. The last time, I didn't get in until 15 or 20 minutes. Totally got nothing, but that turned out to be a good thing in the end. It's not over yet.

Thank you. But it's so much time wasted, as you demonstrated the effort of 20 minutes of your time absolutely wasted in not getting a hotel through this system. I know what you mean, and I know good downtown hotels come up weeks before the event, but for peace of mind, I just wish this wasn't broken up in two rounds. It's unnecessarily stressful, it's not an efficient prcoess.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on May 03, 2022, 09:36:59 AM
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You can normally do a daily refresh of the hotel list after the second round goes out. Prime downtown hotels end up popping up once a day or so that you can get if youre quick.

Does anyone have the link to the hotel list? I would like to keep checking. I kind of want to see if Hard Rock ever pops up even for one night. I like to go in and out of that hotel during the con and you only get to do it if you have a key. Last time, someone let me buy their key when they were done with it and I was able to hang in the lobby when I wanted.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nicodimas on May 03, 2022, 09:37:54 AM
Got in the first 30 seconds and got my 7th pick




Never mind thought I got Marriott , this was not on my top six
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: eek on May 03, 2022, 09:38:42 AM
My group was lucky today. We will be offering the extras on the hotel exchange.  ^-^
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on May 03, 2022, 09:39:12 AM
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Got in at 9:02am. No email yet. Not liking my chances at this point.
Same lol. And my first choice was like Springhill Suites xD which is rarely people’s first choice. Oh well! We’ll see what happens. 


Glad to see people getting their first choices! Congrats!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 03, 2022, 09:40:34 AM
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Does anyone have the link to the hotel list? I would like to keep checking. I kind of want to see if Hard Rock ever pops up even for one night. I like to go in and out of that hotel during the con and you only get to do it if you have a key. Last time, someone let me buy their key when they were done with it and I was able to hang in the lobby when I wanted.

I don't have the link, but it won't be active until after the second round deposit deadline expires anyway. Nothing will "pop up" until all the official requests are confirmed/denied.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 03, 2022, 09:41:03 AM
Also got the Westin. Will most likely be available in the exchange.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on May 03, 2022, 09:41:40 AM
Okay finally got an email for the Wyndam Bayfront which is my last choice. Got in at 9:00 on the dot, so hmmm. Also put in a few more forms; will see what happens. I wanted the Coronado Island hotel because I prefer hanging out there away from the chaos.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Violet on May 03, 2022, 09:42:37 AM
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Also got the Westin. Will most likely be available in the exchange.

Same, just got the email for Westin Gaslamp at 9:28am. It was #5 on our list. Got into the form in just under 2 min.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 03, 2022, 09:43:07 AM
got an email 9:20! I got in at min 1:50 and got my 4th option, marriot gaslamp! for the record my first 3 options were hard rock, MMM and hilton gaslamp
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 03, 2022, 09:43:35 AM
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I got the Omni, and didn’t even list it.

Just curious...

How do you think you got it.

Did you choose the option of getting closest to downtown?

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 03, 2022, 09:43:59 AM
I got in at 53 seconds give or take and got MMM, which was my first choice on the form. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2022, 09:46:55 AM
My sis got in almost intantly, and no email yet. Her first choice was not one of the closest. I wonder if those who got the closest hotels are getting emails first?  ::)  Hoping.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dianosaurus on May 03, 2022, 09:48:25 AM
I'm SO happy that we have discussions like this because transparency and helping each other is great!

...but I'm also soooo jealous of all the people getting hotels on their list lol  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: nightshade on May 03, 2022, 09:49:28 AM
Has anyone had any luck (or advice) on converting a 1-bed double occupancy to 2-beds?  Or is it pretty set in stone?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rickythump on May 03, 2022, 09:50:49 AM
(https://bookdown.org/danbarch/psy_207_advanced_stats_I/images/pepe_silvia.gif)

ahh yes, here comes that familiar feeling of me trying to figure out what the OnPeak pattern is after six cups of coffee while realizing none of it makes sense.

feels good to be back.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 03, 2022, 09:51:04 AM
So dispiriting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: farhad7 on May 03, 2022, 09:51:53 AM
Got in instantly.  Didn't get any of my top 6 choices.  Ended up thrown into the Westin.  Not pleased (though I understand that this is better than nothing).

Will likely throw the Westin up on the exchange, if anyone has one of the closer hotels and is interested in a swap let me know.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 09:54:52 AM
Sounds like on Twitter emails are still going out.

Is there a time frame on when they stop going out? (I've never actually done hotel hell before lol)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2022, 09:55:39 AM
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(https://bookdown.org/danbarch/psy_207_advanced_stats_I/images/pepe_silvia.gif)

ahh yes, here comes that familiar feeling of me trying to figure out what the OnPeak pattern is after six cups of coffee while realizing none of it makes sense.

feels good to be back.
^^^ This

try adding a case of covid foggy brain/falling asleep at random times unexpectedly, into the mix
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 03, 2022, 09:56:39 AM
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Has anyone had any luck (or advice) on converting a 1-bed double occupancy to 2-beds?  Or is it pretty set in stone?
That’s a tough one. You can always ask but it’s pretty unlikely as they are also allocating the two-bed rooms now. I have tried it at Omni and they said no.

When you have a king bed room you’re normally allowed a rollaway, so while not ideal you can sleep at least 3 people.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: magicalme7 on May 03, 2022, 09:57:01 AM
I got in almost immediately (within the first 60 seconds for sure) and also was thrown into the Westin. Ugh... I mean its better than nothing but not in our top 12 choices at all. And I am not being included on the exchange so guess I am out of luck on trying to find something else.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nicodimas on May 03, 2022, 09:57:21 AM
Happy I got a hotel, just wasn’t on my list.

Anyone ever stay at the Sheraton hotel and marina. I guess this is considered gas lamp?

Anyhow I called and they said it’s a 20 minute walk to Middletown station is that were I would want to walk too?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 03, 2022, 09:57:47 AM
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Sounds like on Twitter emails are still going out.

Is there a time frame on when they stop going out? (I've never actually done hotel hell before lol)
I don’t remember when they stopped but I know they usually take torturously long breaks between batches. So that’s always fun.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jazzyj on May 03, 2022, 10:00:16 AM
Even though I already have a room at the Omni via my friend's submission, I got an email from OnPeak with an offer for the Westin San Diego. It wasn't in my top 6 but I did list the option to assign me at a hotel closest to the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: force951 on May 03, 2022, 10:00:58 AM
Got in pretty quick, under a minute but got Hotel Solamar which wasn't on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on May 03, 2022, 10:01:46 AM
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Happy I got a hotel, just wasn’t on my list.

Anyone ever stay at the Sheraton hotel and marina. I guess this is considered gas lamp?

Anyhow I called and they said it’s a 20 minute walk to Middletown station is that were I would want to walk too?

It's considered the airport region.  You will need to take the shuttle.  I stayed there one night like 10 years ago, when I needed a last minute hotel room.  I got it from priceline or one of those hotel websites with last minute deals.  Anyways, it was a perfectly fine hotel with a very good view.  But you had to take the shuttle and it took about 30 minutes to get to the convention center on the shuttle.  A bit far away from the action, but better than Mission Valley IMO.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on May 03, 2022, 10:03:41 AM
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Got in pretty quick, under a minute but got Hotel Solamar which wasn't on my list.

I stayed at Solamar one year.  I did not like it because they had us next to an adjoining room and we could hear our neighbors and their TV loud and clear.  The actual hotel was nice and it's not too bad of a walk, but the noise was a problem.  Thin walls.  Other rooms may not be as bad, and we may have just been unlucky.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ALF on May 03, 2022, 10:04:35 AM
Got Wyndham Bay front again. Want to stay far enough to not expose 3 year old but close enough to power walk to the con at 2 in the morning.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 10:04:52 AM
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Got in pretty quick, under a minute but got Hotel Solamar which wasn't on my list.

I stayed there years ago. It was used by Syfy for talent and a few parties were hosted there too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on May 03, 2022, 10:05:03 AM
I was woefully staring at emails until my friend who also did a form was like 'oh hey, I got an email!' and got Springhill Suites! YAY!  Does he know what time he got in? Not exactly, 'cause he didn't pay attention.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: cellophane28 on May 03, 2022, 10:10:36 AM
I got in right around the 1 min mark and got Manchester Grand Hyatt. It was on my list but not in the top 5. Glad to have a room though!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on May 03, 2022, 10:11:16 AM
 I got in within a minute, filled the form and was out at 9:02. Got my top choice, but wasn't one of those that everybody wanted. I tried to gets something less popular.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on May 03, 2022, 10:15:52 AM
In right before the minute mark, and got MGH - not on my list, but feel lucky to get it anyway.

DH got in at about 1:30 min mark and got Westin Gaslamp
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: LB42 on May 03, 2022, 10:16:50 AM
Saw the man sprint straight across my screen (no stops) so under 30 seconds. Got Solomar... again. I must be on Solomar's preferred list because I think this is maybe the 4th or 5th time in the last 6 Con's that I've gotten it.  That said - I do like Solomar.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 03, 2022, 10:22:39 AM
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Happy I got a hotel, just wasn’t on my list.

Anyone ever stay at the Sheraton hotel and marina. I guess this is considered gas lamp?

Anyhow I called and they said it’s a 20 minute walk to Middletown station is that were I would want to walk too?

You can try checking the hotel review thread, as that's been an SDCC hotel for ages, and see if anyone's reviewed it on here. That's on the island bar thing behind/by the airport, which would be about ~3mi walk by foot. You'll want to take the shuttle.

Edit: Just saw that this is a bit late, sorry!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on May 03, 2022, 10:33:13 AM
Got in under a minute, got the MGH, third on my list. Got the 2 beds that I wanted, whoo!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 03, 2022, 10:39:35 AM
Wave one emails have all gone out as per onpeaks twitter page
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 03, 2022, 10:40:33 AM
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Wave one emails have all gone out as per onpeaks twitter page

Nada. Two in in under two minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Webdude007 on May 03, 2022, 10:41:11 AM
Got in at 9:01:24, got the Springhill Suites.  1.5 miles away. Sigh.  Happy we got something but, I was hoping for anything else on my list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on May 03, 2022, 10:44:51 AM
Got in the first 2 minutes Nada so far also looks like this time I did not Qualify for the hotel exchange like i did in years past must of upped the requirements.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roshawn on May 03, 2022, 10:46:59 AM
Got in at 9:01,

I got my 1st selection Embassy Suites 2 rooms double Beds City view
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: justboogie on May 03, 2022, 10:48:49 AM
Onpeak's tried and true method in sorting hotel selections: dart board, coin flip, and rock paper scissors.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chaosdreamer on May 03, 2022, 10:49:32 AM
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I will say, my friend did two of our forms for the group. She got in first for us and no email yet. She got in with our 2nd person afterwards, and THAT is the person who got the hotel email.

Just curious, do you know if the two forms were the same?  That is, were the same hotels listed in the same order with the same bed preferences and the same radio button choices?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Applescruff on May 03, 2022, 10:49:38 AM
Nothing for me...yet.  This doesn't look good. On the other hand, happy for those who got their choices!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 03, 2022, 10:50:36 AM
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Wave one emails have all gone out as per onpeaks twitter page

That's close to last year's time! Hopefully next week will stay after noon.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 10:52:21 AM
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Just curious, do you know if the two forms were the same?  That is, were the same hotels listed in the same order with the same bed preferences and the same radio button choices?

As far as we remember, they were the same. Same dates, same hotels, same bed options.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aodmisery on May 03, 2022, 11:12:46 AM
Not sure what time I got in. But it was within the first minute. Got my first choice San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. It's right across the street. Across from hard rock
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on May 03, 2022, 11:18:02 AM
Got in right at the 1 min mark but no email  ???  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on May 03, 2022, 11:31:08 AM
My bf got in around 2 minute mark and got the MGH. My family didn't get in until after 3 minutes and they didn't receive an email this round.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Darxlot on May 03, 2022, 11:35:10 AM
No email and it appears I cannot join the hotel exchange this year. I bummed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 03, 2022, 11:36:05 AM
It looks like this go around, only 1 in my group got an email. I believe we submitted 3 forms (might have been 4 but 3 for sure).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on May 03, 2022, 11:39:35 AM
I think last year for the second round of emails some people even got the top downtown hotels like MMM and Bayfront. Hopefully this will be the case this go around as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Bionic 7 on May 03, 2022, 11:43:59 AM
I was in a meeting all morning (ugh!) and completely forgot today was the day!  I accessed the site at 9:02am EST and submitted at 9:03am EST.  I got my first pick, Marriot Marquis and Marina.  Exciting times.  Still sending my best vibes to to those still waiting for rooms!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: T3hshultzie on May 03, 2022, 11:58:06 AM
Looks like I didn't meet requirements for the hotel exchange this year (made my profile in 2019), is there another thread to help with hotel exchanges? Was hoping to get a downtown hotel considering I will have an 8 month old with me at the time of SDCC. Thanks all!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 12:00:42 PM
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Looks like I didn't meet requirements for the hotel exchange this year (made my profile in 2019), is there another thread to help with hotel exchanges? Was hoping to get a downtown hotel considering I will have an 8 month old with me at the time of SDCC. Thanks all!

I would just post in the discord. Could be people with extras don't meet the requirements and they have to post them somewhere. Hopefully they look at the discord before going to other groups.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Darxlot on May 03, 2022, 12:16:39 PM
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I would just post in the discord. Could be people with extras don't meet the requirements and they have to post them somewhere. Hopefully they look at the discord before going to other groups.

Would you please share the discord invite link?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on May 03, 2022, 12:27:50 PM
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Looks like I didn't meet requirements for the hotel exchange this year (made my profile in 2019), is there another thread to help with hotel exchanges? Was hoping to get a downtown hotel considering I will have an 8 month old with me at the time of SDCC. Thanks all!

Twitter is also a good place to scour. You're going to have to search different tags/keywords. Also, keep checking the onpeak link once it goes live again. I received downtown hotels twice that way in May and June by checking it several times a day, every day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 12:29:23 PM
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Would you please share the discord invite link?

There is a discord Chat post in the forum at the top. I accessed it through that
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 03, 2022, 12:38:08 PM
I have only ever once gotten lucky during Hotelpocalypse. I am beginning to think I am cursed... I had a glimmer of hope this year when I made it in by 9:05am but OnPeak kicked me in the nards again this year.

Congrats to those that got in early!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kneque on May 03, 2022, 12:49:36 PM
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I have only ever once gotten lucky during Hotelpocalypse. I am beginning to think I am cursed... I had a glimmer of hope this year when I made it in by 9:05am but OnPeak kicked me in the nards again this year.

Congrats to those that got in early!

I’ve only been to SDCC a few years and this is the first year I’ve gotten anything from hotelpocalypse. Ofc it’s the one year I’m not actually going!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 03, 2022, 12:52:08 PM
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I’ve only been to SDCC a few years and this is the first year I’ve gotten anything from hotelpocalypse. Ofc it’s the one year I’m not actually going!

This is my 8th year going? 9th? Can't remember at this point... I scored the Hilton Bayfront my first year, got spoiled, and never had successful submission after that. Lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 12:58:19 PM
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This is my 8th year going? 9th? Can't remember at this point... I scored the Hilton Bayfront my first year, got spoiled, and never had successful submission after that. Lol

I think this is my 10th.  The first time I went I bought my ticket two days before the event lol. Those were the days. I have been pretty lucky. Ive gotten a hotel because of myself or others 3 times since onpeak started. 2019 I didn't get anything nor did I this time around though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 12:59:17 PM
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This is my 8th year going? 9th? Can't remember at this point... I scored the Hilton Bayfront my first year, got spoiled, and never had successful submission after that. Lol

I once missed the hotel sale for whatever reason. By sheer luck, I was able to score Omni. I called the national line and they said they had one room. I was so newbie, I hung up and called the hotel directly later not realizing I should snatch that up. They said no rooms. I called the national line back and booked the room (it was still available). The price was not bad at all. That method doesn't work anymore.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 03, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
I know some of you might be really bummed right now but keep the hope up, at least in my experience for past Cons I got MGH in second round and also have scored HBF, MMM and Horton (not available this year) from the waitlist!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 03, 2022, 01:01:50 PM
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This is my 8th year going? 9th? Can't remember at this point... I scored the Hilton Bayfront my first year, got spoiled, and never had successful submission after that. Lol

Lol! Same. I had MMM my second year & felt spoiled but now I am on my 6th year & no luck since lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: conventiongeek on May 03, 2022, 01:20:21 PM
any one notice a discrepancy on the Onpeak form as to when a deposit must be made??

"A deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax must be provided by Friday, May 13, 2022, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or your reservation will be cancelled. Deposits can be paid with a credit card by accessing your reservation via the button below. Until your reservation is guaranteed with a deposit, it is subject to cancellation."

"Apply credit card details to your hotel requests by Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT or they will be cancelled."
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 01:29:12 PM
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any one notice a discrepancy on the Onpeak form as to when a deposit must be made??

"A deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax must be provided by Friday, May 13, 2022, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or your reservation will be cancelled. Deposits can be paid with a credit card by accessing your reservation via the button below. Until your reservation is guaranteed with a deposit, it is subject to cancellation."

"Apply credit card details to your hotel requests by Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT or they will be cancelled."

I wouldn't wait until the 13th
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 03, 2022, 01:32:18 PM
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I wouldn't wait until the 13th

yeah, that 13th date must be a mistake, the deadline for 1st round is always before 2nd round since those canceled/not paid hotels go to the 2nd round pool
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on May 03, 2022, 01:34:22 PM
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any one notice a discrepancy on the Onpeak form as to when a deposit must be made??

"A deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax must be provided by Friday, May 13, 2022, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or your reservation will be cancelled. Deposits can be paid with a credit card by accessing your reservation via the button below. Until your reservation is guaranteed with a deposit, it is subject to cancellation."

"Apply credit card details to your hotel requests by Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT or they will be cancelled."
Someone on twitter pointed out the mistake. Looks like a typo for sure. Definitely do not wait until May 13th to make the deposit! If you like the hotel you made put in the deposit before the May 6th deadline. Good luck
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: T3hshultzie on May 03, 2022, 01:51:04 PM
For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 01:52:38 PM
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For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.

My parents were able to use their timeshare with marriott to get me a room and one time I had a condo with friends. This is the first time I was actually depending on a hotel in the sale and didn't get one so we will see ..
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 03, 2022, 02:05:41 PM
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For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.

I would not be too nervous. In the past, the hotels popped up all the time on the hotel page. You WILL have a place, though depending on your luck, it may or may not be walkable. FoCC is also a great source. I got nothing during the last hotelpocolypse, but a kind FoCC'er helped me out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 03, 2022, 02:09:53 PM
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For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.

dont worry, the only hotels that are 100% sold out will be downtown hotels, you can always find a room in mission valley
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 03, 2022, 02:14:24 PM
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For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.

Keep checking the onpeak page. Downtown hotels will pop.  If not the big ones, then definitely the likes of intercontinental or Wyndham.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: T3hshultzie on May 03, 2022, 02:16:38 PM
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My parents were able to use their timeshare with marriott to get me a room and one time I had a condo with friends. This is the first time I was actually depending on a hotel in the sale and didn't get one so we will see ..

Never thought of that. I'll try using my Marriott timeshare as well.

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Keep checking the onpeak page. Downtown hotels will pop.  If not the big ones, then definitely the likes of intercontinental or Wyndham.

The onpeak webpage has not been posted yet correct? I recall they only do that after the second round?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2022, 02:26:45 PM
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Never thought of that. I'll try using my Marriott timeshare as well.

The onpeak webpage has not been posted yet correct? I recall they only do that after the second round?

OnPeak will open its link to all, once their first and second round emails have gone out, and the emails to those who could not be placed.  Looks like it will be around May 17.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: anime23 on May 03, 2022, 02:34:09 PM
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Never thought of that. I'll try using my Marriott timeshare as well.

The onpeak webpage has not been posted yet correct? I recall they only do that after the second round?

I know the Pulse allow us to do it. Really early on before the sale got like this the Marriott gaslamp let us do it but I think we got someone who had no idea what they were doing. They wouldn't allow it after that and that was maybe 6 years ago. Plus was about 2018
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on May 03, 2022, 02:41:10 PM
Has anyone successfully added days to your stay through OnPeak?  We got our results for Manchester Grand Hyatt, only we are arriving Saturday the 16th and the form only let us start with Sunday the 17th.  The OnPeak number doesn't let you talk to anyone, but we want to make sure we could adjust our date before making the deposit (especially given the non-refundable processing charge this year). 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: seabisquick on May 03, 2022, 02:41:43 PM
i got in under 1 min and got my 5th choice - hotel indigo

it's definitely back to as challenging as it has ever been
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on May 03, 2022, 02:43:31 PM
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Has anyone successfully added days to your stay through OnPeak?  We got our results for Manchester Grand Hyatt, only we are arriving Saturday the 16th and the form only let us start with Sunday the 17th.  The OnPeak number doesn't let you talk to anyone, but we want to make sure we could adjust our date before making the deposit (especially given the non-refundable processing charge this year).

It's usually cheaper to book the out of con days on your own instead of adding them to your On Peak reservation. They will usually let you combine reservations once you get there so you don't have to change rooms.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kihou on May 03, 2022, 02:54:20 PM
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It's usually cheaper to book the out of con days on your own instead of adding them to your On Peak reservation. They will usually let you combine reservations once you get there so you don't have to change rooms.
Thank you! After your suggestion I ran the numbers and I think we're in trouble.  There must be another event/convention/something going on that weekend because it's $694 per room just Saturday night at MGH  :'(  so now I guess we look at staying one night somewhere else, or stick with my backup hotel I booked months back that has our full stay. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SchoolboyQ on May 03, 2022, 03:00:05 PM
I got in under 30 seconds and got my 2nd choice Hilton Bayfront
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 03, 2022, 03:16:05 PM
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i got in under 1 min and got my 5th choice - hotel indigo

it's definitely back to as challenging as it has ever been
I was in at 51 seconds and didn't get any of my picks, but they did give me the US Grant
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 03, 2022, 03:23:56 PM
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Has anyone had any luck (or advice) on converting a 1-bed double occupancy to 2-beds?  Or is it pretty set in stone?

So two years, I've accidentally selected DOUBLE (1-bed) when I meant to select TWIN (2-bed). One was Omni, and the other was Westln Gaslamp. Neither time, I was able to change to 2-bed.

BUT... in the case of Westin, I booked an extra night (Tuesday) directly through their website. And when I checked in on Tuesday and had them combine my two reservations, I asked if I could just keep the two bed, and they said YES! But for the Omni, they couldn't do the same since they were absolutely booked to capacity.

So the answer is, it depends on how accommodating then hotel staff is.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 03, 2022, 03:28:54 PM
I purposely didn't check my email until noontime, as I was busy with work and didn't want the disappointment of possibly not getting a hotel to interfere.

But I did finally check at lunchtime, and I found out I got my second choice -- Hilton Bayfront! My first was Marriott Marquis, which I thought I had a good shot at getting since I got in at 9:00:50 PDT. But I'm not in any way disappointed, because we all know, any downtown hotel is a victory. And I've definitely enjoyed my stay at Bayfront in the past.

My sister got in a few seconds after me and got her first choice -- Manchester Grand Hyatt.

BTW, if it matters, my email arrived at 8:54am PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: scottydizzy on May 03, 2022, 03:31:44 PM
Also keep in mind that OnPeak holds the reservation until about 3weeks before the con and the transfers it to the hotel. Once it's transferred, you can call and try to make any adjustments ahead of time since you'll be talking to an actual rep of the hotel that can look up your reservation.

I've done this a few times requesting certain floors/balconies, etc. The hotel folks are usually very helpful if you are kind to them and understand they are likely dealing with a lot of us trying to get our way :)

Best of luck
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on May 03, 2022, 03:32:36 PM
Not sure about my exact time pretty sure it was at ~1 min.(I had several devices going & my iPad got in first.  I can’t figure out how to review time stamp on safari).  I got my first choice, Hard Rock.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on May 03, 2022, 03:46:53 PM
On Peak already charged my credit card and emailed me a confirmation. I put in my credit card info a little over an hour ago.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 03, 2022, 03:49:30 PM
Same here. I put my card in at 5:11 EDT and got a confirmation at 6:15 EDT
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 03, 2022, 03:52:10 PM
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Same here. I put my card in at 5:11 EDT and got a confirmation at 6:15 EDT
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On Peak already charged my credit card and emailed me a confirmation. I put in my credit card info a little over an hour ago.

Wow  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 03, 2022, 03:55:41 PM
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On Peak already charged my credit card and emailed me a confirmation. I put in my credit card info a little over an hour ago.

Me too.  The pop up message said today, but I wanted to make some changes first.  Oh well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Namron83 on May 03, 2022, 03:57:34 PM
We got Springhills, which was our 5th choice. It was a last minute addition since I read all their rooms were practically suites, which seems about perfect for 3 (possibly 4) of us. I didn't have time to look up anything on it then, but it appears to be a bit of a walking distance (1 mile). We do a lot of back and forth. Seems like a shuttle ride could take long, if not longer, than walking. Was really hoping for MMM or something closer or even somewhere on Shelter Island. I kinda like being out there. Doesn't look like I made it into Hotel Exchange, so we'll probably just stick with this one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 03, 2022, 04:11:13 PM
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We got Springhills, which was our 5th choice. It was a last minute addition since I read all their rooms were practically suites, which seems about perfect for 3 (possibly 4) of us. I didn't have time to look up anything on it then, but it appears to be a bit of a walking distance (1 mile). We do a lot of back and forth. Seems like a shuttle ride could take long, if not longer, than walking. Was really hoping for MMM or something closer or even somewhere on Shelter Island. I kinda like being out there. Doesn't look like I made it into Hotel Exchange, so we'll probably just stick with this one.
So I think SpringHill Suites is where the old Holiday Inn by the Bay used to be (or on the same block). That Holiday Inn I’ve stayed at a couple times for SDCC, and it’s walkable, Depending on the shuttle route and whether the hotel is near the first or near the last stop, it might be faster walking than taking the shuttle. In my past experience (which was over a decade ago), walking to the con from that area has been faster, but taking shuttle back to the hotel has been faster (also, tired feet).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: indiglow on May 03, 2022, 04:17:01 PM
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For those of you who have not gotten lucky in the past with hotel placement, what do you do to afterwards to secure a place? This is the first year I've gone (I've gone every year since 2015) where I haven't gotten a room so I'm a bit nervous.

I wouldn’t worry at all. Even now, I’m going to try for a better hotel too even though I have MGH. Downtown ones WILL pop up on Onpeak. You just have to be diligent on the forum and Twitter. There are many people in the same boat.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 03, 2022, 04:18:06 PM
Also, any rooms in the first round that do not receiev a deposit WILL be up for grabs in round 2. So the first few people in round 2 will get some downtown hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 03, 2022, 04:41:39 PM
Add to the above, if you are especially persistent and don't mind potentially hotel hopping, you can find available rooms for one or two days on OnPeak if you stalk the website frequently enough. And eventually, you might be able to secure a walkable hotel all four days, just potentially at different hotels. Though getting a Saturday hotel is by far the most difficult.

I've gone this route in the past, where I had a hotel further out (near the airport), but then got lucky and found a room within a few blocks of the convention center for the latter days. Yes, it was annoying to pack up and switch hotels, but being closer to the con was worth it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on May 03, 2022, 05:03:47 PM
In 2018, I crapped out on the lottery and ultimately wound up with a room at the Hotel Republic. It had never been on my radar before. Turns out, before it was the Republic, it was a W - and the rooms were modern and super-comfortable. It was also two blocks from the trolley, which turned out to be as convenient as any of the downtown hotels that aren't adjacent to or directly across the street from the Convention Center.

If that one turns up on the OnPeak list on May 17, I give it my strongest recommendations.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2022, 05:04:49 PM
We've opened up a thread for folks who are looking for a room **and are not** on the exchange

please keep all requests to that thread!

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12124.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: pegleg1204 on May 03, 2022, 05:49:54 PM
Just curious how can we check when we actually got into the site?   I know someone gave the link but I cant find it
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 03, 2022, 05:54:03 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on May 03, 2022, 07:23:48 PM
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We got Springhills, which was our 5th choice. It was a last minute addition since I read all their rooms were practically suites, which seems about perfect for 3 (possibly 4) of us. I didn't have time to look up anything on it then, but it appears to be a bit of a walking distance (1 mile). We do a lot of back and forth. Seems like a shuttle ride could take long, if not longer, than walking. Was really hoping for MMM or something closer or even somewhere on Shelter Island. I kinda like being out there. Doesn't look like I made it into Hotel Exchange, so we'll probably just stick with this one.
It’s not too terrible a walk especially if you walk the bay side - cuts down a few minutes. But this hotel is also right across the street from the trolly station if the shuttle service isn’t being ideal. We usually went those routes when we stay here. Don’t think I’ve ever used the shuttle? Haha.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 03, 2022, 07:28:23 PM
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It’s not too terrible a walk especially if you walk the bay side - cuts down a few minutes. But this hotel is also right across the street from the trolly station if the shuttle service isn’t being ideal. We usually went those routes when we stay here. Don’t think I’ve ever used the shuttle? Haha.

Good point about the trolly. I was looking at the map & failed to recognize that as a pro.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aodmisery on May 03, 2022, 07:55:36 PM
Since they're charging 2 nights stay right away. When do they charge the rest of the amount?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 03, 2022, 07:58:59 PM
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Since they're charging 2 nights stay right away. When do they charge the rest of the amount?

When you check in to the hotel
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: scottydizzy on May 03, 2022, 08:04:24 PM
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When you check in to the hotel

It's actually when you check out...but they'll put your card on file for the weekend to make sure it can cover the cost, then charge it and any other expenses when you check out.

~S
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aodmisery on May 03, 2022, 08:06:12 PM
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It's actually when you check out...but they'll put your card on file for the weekend to make sure it can cover the cost, then charge it and any other expenses when you check out.

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Oh ok so it's like a regular hotel charge
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 03, 2022, 08:11:29 PM
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It's actually when you check out...but they'll put your card on file for the weekend to make sure it can cover the cost, then charge it and any other expenses when you check out.

~S

I guess coz they have always put a hold on the money I just take it that I don't have the money from when I check in lol, but you are right the finalisation of the payment doesn't happen till after checkout
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 03, 2022, 08:34:14 PM
I received no email and got in around 9:02 ish. I am wondering how many rooms were actually available through onpeak because I've seen people who got in at 9 am or a fews seconds in and either got nothing or some random choice. Google says hotels are 53% available currently, so I wonder are hotels keeping more of their rooms?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 03, 2022, 08:48:24 PM
For those who didn't get an email today: do check your spam. My sister thought she didn't get a hotel email until I told her to check her spam folder, and there it was.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on May 03, 2022, 09:00:58 PM
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I received no email and got in around 9:02 ish. I am wondering how many rooms were actually available through onpeak because I've seen people who got in at 9 am or a fews seconds in and either got nothing or some random choice. Google says hotels are 53% available currently, so I wonder are hotels keeping more of their rooms?

I got in shortly after 9, and got my first choice. But also I didn't book something popular, at least not in my mind. I'd be curious what hotels you put in your top 5 or 6, and whether or not they are the ultra popular ones. Cause to me that has a humongous affect on the lottery.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chachime45 on May 03, 2022, 10:42:16 PM
Got in a little less than a minute, got fifth choice of MGH … always wanted to stay there although I would rather have been in Gaslamp.

Absolutely thrilled to have all the uncertainty behind me!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 03, 2022, 10:56:47 PM
First timer here with hotelpocalypse. Got in around within 45 secs and selected 8 hotels with no email received. I keep hearing that there’s a chance next week. But some folks were saying Hotel draws was based on the time of entrance to the form and not when it was completed. Is that correct? Or are there folks that got in under 1 min and also didn’t hotels or were placed on a waitlist?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2022, 11:05:57 PM
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First timer here with hotelpocalypse. Got in around within 45 secs and selected 8 hotels with no email received. I keep hearing that there’s a chance next week. But some folks were saying Hotel draws was based on the time of entrance to the form and not when it was completed. Is that correct? Or are there folks that got in under 1 min and also didn’t hotels or were placed on a waitlist?


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ahh yes, here comes that familiar feeling of me trying to figure out what the OnPeak pattern is after six cups of coffee while realizing none of it makes sense.

feels good to be back.

People have been trying to figure out the OnPeak special sauce for years

Their is a really interesting article written a few years ago. It might shed some light
https://www.friendsofcc.com/2017/06/21/sdcc-2017-hotel-lottery-analysis-and-reflection/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teriqueen on May 04, 2022, 06:09:14 AM
I feel a little guilty posting about my good luck, but this year was the easiest ever for me--got in in less than 15 seconds, spent a leisurely 10 minutes selecting six downtown hotels and triple-checking that I had entered everything correctly, and got my first choice (MGH). For anyone worried about getting a room, if my previous 10 SDCCs are any indicator, you WILL get a room and very probably one downtown. I've managed to get one through the forum's Exchange, by stalking the On Peak site for weeks, by combining days at two different hotels, or by just sending out a general appeal to this group of lovely humans. It's nerve-wracking and time-consuming, but it's completely possible.

BTW, I always make MGH my first choice because (I think) it has the most rooms of all the downtown hotels, increasing the odds of getting a room. Also, it won my allegiance the first time I stayed there, when I came down from my room and found Matt Smith standing all by himself at the front desk, waiting for the concierge. :-)

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on May 04, 2022, 06:44:54 AM
Yeah, the only way you possibly won't get a downtown hotel, from my experience, is if you're too lazy to check Onpeak daily until you get one once the second chance sale is done. There are cancels every day and hotels are still holding some rooms open, so downtown hotels trickle in once a day until very close to the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on May 04, 2022, 03:18:54 PM
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Yeah, the only way you possibly won't get a downtown hotel, from my experience, is if you're too lazy to check Onpeak daily until you get one once the second chance sale is done. There are cancels every day and hotels are still holding some rooms open, so downtown hotels trickle in once a day until very close to the con.
I’ve gotten both MGH and Bayfront this way.  I would check the Onpeak website religiously throughout the day on my phone.  A lot of times  people will also post in the forum when  a new block of hotels appear on the Onpeak website..


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 05, 2022, 01:12:51 AM
Words (Tweets) from onPeak

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Q: When’s the best time to request a King size or two double beads?

A: If you have a reservation and need to make changes, please refer to the changes policy as listed on the Comic-Con Website:  https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels.

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Q: Could bookings be modify? change a 5 night to 4 night?

A: Please refer to the changes policy as listed on the Comic-Con Website: https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels.

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Q: Are deposits refundable?

A: Please refer to the deposit cancellation policy as listed on the Comic-Con Website:
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels.

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Q: How would we get a handicap accessible room?

A: If you’ve received your hotel reservation confirmation and require ADA accommodations, email onPeak, include your onPeak ID, and detail your request.  ADA requests are based on availability and have no bearing on your assigned hotel's proximity to the Convention Center (From onPeak (https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1521924235190448128) )


Q: When’s next chance to book hotel?

A: The hotel submission form is now closed.  On or around May 25 any available room will be open for sale. We encourage you to check back on the Comic-Con website: https://t.co/dtpN8xvYrx. (From onPeak (https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1521955259412742144) )

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The date on the Submission Form read "If your request cannot be accommodated, you will be notified no later than May 17, 2022. At that time you will be able to book any available room and a deposit will be required at the time of booking".




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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 05, 2022, 07:18:14 AM

For those who don't get a hotel or want something better here are some stats from 2019
SO yeah there is hope later on! :)

May 6th 2019 9:am open sale day

Moxy up 5 rooms
Courtyard by Marriot DT up 5 rooms
Sofia up 5 + rooms
Westin 5 + rooms
Westgate 5 + rooms
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay 1 room
Westgate 5 rooms



May 9th MGH, HR, Sofia

May 10th MMM MGH


6-26
Hilton Gaslamp 5plus rooms
Embassy suits 5 plus rooms
Andaz 5 plus rooms
Courtyard Marriot downtown
Courtyard Gaslamp 5 plus rooms
Horton Grand 5plus rooms
Indigo 5 plus rooms
Republic 5 plus
U.S. Grant 5 plus rooms
Westin Gaslamp 5 plus rooms
Residence inn Gaslamp 5 plus rooms

6-27
MMM - 5plus rooms
Th, F, S
6-28 MMM sat only  5 plus rooms
MGH- 3plus rooms
hard rock 2 rooms

6-28 OMNI 5plus rooms
Indigo
Solamar 5 plus rooms

7-2 HBF 5plus rooms W, Tue Sat, Sun

7-8 HBF MGH 5 plus rooms
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 05, 2022, 11:41:41 AM
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For those who don't get a hotel or want something better here are some stats from 2019
SO yeah there is hope later on! :)


This is great info!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 05, 2022, 12:19:12 PM
So I was looking at booking a room directly through the hotel for Tuesday night. And I’m reading up on the Destination charge, which I’d never paid attention to. For at least the two hotels I looked at — Hilton Bayfront & Manchester Grand Hyatt — the charge includes free Wi-Fi, $10-15 daily credit for food, one hour bicycle rental, discount for spa, and other miscellaneous unspecified discounts.

The food credit will definitely come in handy when it comes to grabbing something quick in the morning.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 05, 2022, 01:25:25 PM
I forgot about destination charges. Is the “food credit” just for their little convenient store behind the front desk?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 05, 2022, 01:38:54 PM
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I forgot about destination charges. Is the “food credit” just for their little convenient store behind the front desk?
I assume so. They didn’t specify exactly. I’m hoping it extends to whatever cafes are in the hotel. A coffee + croissant would be a nice way to start the day in some long ass line somewhere.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MickeyJack on May 05, 2022, 01:41:03 PM
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I forgot about destination charges. Is the “food credit” just for their little convenient store behind the front desk?
It can be used in any of the restaurants


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 05, 2022, 01:41:28 PM
Last time the fee didn't apply for On Peak reservations.  I think that was 2019?  ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 05, 2022, 01:45:01 PM
I wasn’t sure how that worked ( the mandatory fee) few years back when I stayed at Hard Rock, I still had to pay the fee in addition to my on peak charge
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 05, 2022, 01:50:29 PM
They waved the fee if you are a member of their rewards program.
At least that's how it works at MGH and HBF :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 05, 2022, 01:51:41 PM
In 2019, at MMM, the resort fee did not apply to OnPeak reservations.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 05, 2022, 01:57:39 PM
Great to know. Maybe HR didn’t have or I didn’t sign up for their loyalty program
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 05, 2022, 01:59:13 PM
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So did you get charged a fee or is that your experience with Hilton properties in general?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 05, 2022, 02:18:45 PM
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People have been trying to figure out the OnPeak special sauce for years

Their is a really interesting article written a few years ago. It might shed some light
https://www.friendsofcc.com/2017/06/21/sdcc-2017-hotel-lottery-analysis-and-reflection/
Thank you for the article!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 05, 2022, 02:23:16 PM
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I forgot about destination charges. Is the “food credit” just for their little convenient store behind the front desk?

My friend and I stayed at the Bayfront for the Green Day/Fallout Boy/Wheezer concert overnight (didn't plan to drive home same night) in summer last year, and they told her that it could be used at any of their restaurants too. So we ended up using it for breakfast in the morning at Odysea Lounge (Vela was closed etc.) So, unless they changed that policy, it should be other places within the hotel's purview too.

But yeah, it's apparently a relatively new-ish fee, at least that's what they told her last year, and she is a pretty high Honor's member, but they didn't waive it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on May 05, 2022, 03:47:15 PM
Hilton gives $15 dollar credit's to 2 folks in the room. As long as the main member has gold status. More for Diamond etc

it's usually good at any hotel restaurants on site. Like, not at Starbucks for example
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 05, 2022, 05:00:55 PM
Has anyone been successful in changing the occupant name (not roommate name) on a single reservation with OnPeak? I remember them not letting us do that in years past and I don't want to waste my time calling if they won't do it.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hipchick on May 05, 2022, 05:35:45 PM
I couldn't do it when I was putting in my credit card info. I think I remember doing this in the past directly with the hotel after the reservation transferred though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: scottydizzy on May 05, 2022, 05:57:40 PM
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Has anyone been successful in changing the occupant name (not roommate name) on a single reservation with OnPeak? I remember them not letting us do that in years past and I don't want to waste my time calling if they won't do it.


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My friend got a group reservation for 3 rooms at the MGH and when she submitted the deposit, she was able to assign each room to the person responsible for that room.

Not really a transfer, but the confirmation she got included the updated names and emails. She was even able to reduce one of the rooms to 3 nights instead of 4 since the other occupants are going down Thursday.

Ultimately, you may be able to just wait until the reservation transfers to the hotel a couple of weeks before the convention and make any name changes, etc.

Luck!
~S
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 05, 2022, 05:59:09 PM
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I haven't actually heard much from anyone about what OP will do over the phone this year. All I've heard is people are having trouble getting through to them period. People started trying the main line recently, but I don't think anyone has reported back on how it's going. The person I transferred to this year was able to get her name on as a roommate at least, and in the past that's always been enough to deal with it later directly with the hotel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 05, 2022, 10:08:24 PM
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Same like the others, so far... it seems to just be roommate name only for my reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 06, 2022, 01:37:55 AM
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I haven't actually heard much from anyone about what OP will do over the phone this year. All I've heard is people are having trouble getting through to them period. People started trying the main line recently, but I don't think anyone has reported back on how it's going. The person I transferred to this year was able to get her name on as a roommate at least, and in the past that's always been enough to deal with it later directly with the hotel.

Hi! I actually was able to successfully change the name on a reservation transferred to me from somebody on the exchange. I was NOT listed as a Roommate.

First, do NOT call the 877-552-6642 number. I didn't get anywhere there. Use the international number which is 312-527-7300. Select the appropriate prompts (There were two I believe, one asking if you were a single or group reservation. I can't recall the other).

As long as you have the identifying information of whoever is on file initially (Name, address, etc.), the representative simply asked what name I wanted the reservation updated to. I was able to update all this info before the phone-call via the email confirmation OnPeak sent initially. They sent me a new confirmation email afterwards and everything was now under my name.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 06, 2022, 04:01:32 AM
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My friend and I stayed at the Bayfront for the Green Day/Fallout Boy/Wheezer concert overnight (didn't plan to drive home same night) in summer last year, and they told her that it could be used at any of their restaurants too. So we ended up using it for breakfast in the morning at Odysea Lounge (Vela was closed etc.) So, unless they changed that policy, it should be other places within the hotel's purview too.

But yeah, it's apparently a relatively new-ish fee, at least that's what they told her last year, and she is a pretty high Honor's member, but they didn't waive it.

That’s awesome!! I hate destination charges but if they give you a food card in return each day, you can’t buck it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 06, 2022, 04:49:59 AM
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Hi! I actually was able to successfully change the name on a reservation transferred to me from somebody on the exchange. I was NOT listed as a Roommate.

First, do NOT call the 877-552-6642 number. I didn't get anywhere there. Use the international number which is 312-527-7300. Select the appropriate prompts (There were two I believe, one asking if you were a single or group reservation. I can't recall the other).

As long as you have the identifying information of whoever is on file initially (Name, address, etc.), the representative simply asked what name I wanted the reservation updated to. I was able to update all this info before the phone-call via the email confirmation OnPeak sent initially. They sent me a new confirmation email afterwards and everything was now under my name.

This is great important to share! Thank you. Will pass this info on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 06, 2022, 07:13:10 AM
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Hi! I actually was able to successfully change the name on a reservation transferred to me from somebody on the exchange. I was NOT listed as a Roommate.

First, do NOT call the 877-552-6642 number. I didn't get anywhere there. Use the international number which is 312-527-7300. Select the appropriate prompts (There were two I believe, one asking if you were a single or group reservation. I can't recall the other).

As long as you have the identifying information of whoever is on file initially (Name, address, etc.), the representative simply asked what name I wanted the reservation updated to. I was able to update all this info before the phone-call via the email confirmation OnPeak sent initially. They sent me a new confirmation email afterwards and everything was now under my name.

Thank you so much for this information! It'll be so helpful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 06, 2022, 07:28:53 AM
Just gave them a call.  My name was listed as a guest on the reservation, asked them to switch my name to the main occupant (as I had already updated my number and email online) and they quickly took care of that for me.  Whole process took under 5 minutes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on May 06, 2022, 08:11:28 AM
I know someone that called to change the info on their reservation - OP also asked for the last 4 digits of the card used to put down the deposit. OP changed all the info they couldn't change - including roommate name and the address on the account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: foxbatkllr on May 06, 2022, 09:27:49 AM
Okay, I am trying to transfer a room to another member.  That member tried calling yesterday and was shot down and they said they needed me to call.  I called today myself and they said comic-con now requires a credit card on file to transfer the room.  Therefore the member I'm transferring to needs to call again and give them my information and put down her card on file in order to transfer.

So it looks like if there isn't a card on file, you need to have one in order to change anything on the reservation over the phone.  If there is already a card on file, you need to have the information available to change reservation details.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 06, 2022, 04:46:52 PM
Update on name changes with OnPeak. My situation is I had a one room reservation with someone else's name on it. I needed to make it my name. I already made the deposit.

I logged into the reservation and clicked Help (top right), then Contact Us link. Since I was logged into the reservation with the other person's name that needed to be removed, I asked them to remove "me" from the reservation and make [my real name] the occupant name and my daughter the roommate name. They changed it within a couple hours. :)

Can't tell you how happy I am not to have to call them!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 06, 2022, 10:01:14 PM
Just made my deposit for my hotel (yeah yeah, cutting it close to deadline, haha).
Also made a reservation directly through the hotel for Tuesday night.
And made our flight reservations.

So yeah, I'm pretty much all set for SDCC! Now to stalk events \m/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 07, 2022, 06:06:40 AM
We are too!! Hotel, and airfare are all set!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 07, 2022, 06:08:16 AM
Logged in this morning and my reservation/confirmation is still there, so I'm set! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 07, 2022, 08:50:49 AM
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Logged in this morning and my reservation/confirmation is still there, so I'm set! :)
I may or may not be that guy who checks / verifies his hotel confirmation every couple of days right up to SDCC just to make sure my hotel is still there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 07, 2022, 09:00:14 AM
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I may or may not be that guy who checks / verifies his hotel confirmation every couple of days right up to SDCC just to make sure my hotel is still there.
No judgement here, as I'm not doing the same. Nope nope nope
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 07, 2022, 03:28:19 PM
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I may or may not be that guy who checks / verifies his hotel confirmation every couple of days right up to SDCC just to make sure my hotel is still there.

I do that too. Just finished a login to double-check things are still right now that I'm conscious for the day lmao I'll be doing this at least daily until the second wave passes safely out of paranoia. Then it'll move to a multiple times a week until the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 08, 2022, 01:34:26 PM
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I may or may not be that guy who checks / verifies his hotel confirmation every couple of days right up to SDCC just to make sure my hotel is still there.

I’m not judging. I do the same lol

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I do that too. Just finished a login to double-check things are still right now that I'm conscious for the day lmao I'll be doing this at least daily until the second wave passes safely out of paranoia. Then it'll move to a multiple times a week until the con.

What do you mean?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sin86a on May 09, 2022, 06:22:53 AM
Yeah I check occasionally too. I think we've all seen enough OnPeak mess ups that we're all a bit edgy when it comes to them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 10, 2022, 06:52:41 AM
Round 2 today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 10, 2022, 07:32:50 AM
Good luck to all the peeps lookin for a place in Round 2!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 10, 2022, 08:01:33 AM
Wanted to come in and say good luck to everyone looking for wave 2!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 10, 2022, 08:34:02 AM
Second round emails are going out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: DragonJuls on May 10, 2022, 08:42:28 AM
Received an email for my 1st Choice:

Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown.

So relieved.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: brand4d2 on May 10, 2022, 08:57:21 AM
I got the Sofia!  Soooo relieved and I can go back to my Star Wars Celebration planning. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 10, 2022, 09:32:33 AM
I love hearing people are getting what they want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Silenthillnight on May 10, 2022, 09:33:42 AM
I got the MGH, which was my... 4th choice?  I was really hoping for Bayfront or MMM this year considering I got in within the first minute of queue but oh well.  On the plus side, MGH allows doggos so she'll get to enjoy the SD humidity as well.

On a side note, out of all my hotelapocalypses (5 now?), I've only gotten MGH or Omni.  It's really weird.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on May 10, 2022, 09:48:35 AM
I got the form by 9:02 - email the second week and it was my 8th choice (Town and Country Mission Valley). Oh well. Grateful forever that friend had better luck and was able to a room in round one in Gaslamp. On Peak just does not like me lol!!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on May 10, 2022, 09:50:41 AM
So from what I can tell due to submitting multiple forms with multiple people at the same time, it seems like they consolidated your submissions based on username and gave you a choice based on that. I split emails on the same username at the same entry time to test, and the email differences didnt seem to matter. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chirigami on May 10, 2022, 09:53:12 AM
Hah, and to round out my group I too got the Springhill Suites but just a week later than they did.  Twas my first choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on May 10, 2022, 09:57:07 AM
Got one not even on our list--Mission Valley when we had checked the downtown hotel preference. Ugh.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on May 10, 2022, 10:01:32 AM
Got in at 9:02  got Wyndham Bayside not one of my choices but it is at lease right close to the rail line. Waiting on my 9:06 to see it that one got something.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lrdavis28 on May 10, 2022, 10:03:25 AM
It's gonna be a long day
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 10, 2022, 10:10:33 AM
Another person in my group got an email today and we got the same hotel we got in the 1st round LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 10, 2022, 10:13:28 AM
It'd be interesting to hear if anyone gets Bayfront or Mariott Marquis this round.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 10, 2022, 10:14:27 AM
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It'd be interesting to hear if anyone gets Bayfront or Mariott Marquis this round.

I heard of people getting Omni and MMM this round.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 10, 2022, 10:15:18 AM
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It'd be interesting to hear if anyone gets Bayfront or Mariott Marquis this round.

I've seen a couple people on Twitter saying they got MMM this morning. Haven't seen anyone claiming to have gotten Bayfront.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on May 10, 2022, 10:17:37 AM
And I think the hotel request form is down. I was just curious.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 10, 2022, 10:18:10 AM
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It'd be interesting to hear if anyone gets Bayfront or Mariott Marquis this round.

After you hooked me up with a room there in the first round, I got an email for the MMM in this morning's round.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 10, 2022, 10:18:15 AM
So got Humphrey's Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island, which WAS on my list, but not my first choice.  I did get my first choice on the exchange.  I will post it on the offers forum, in case someone wants it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 10, 2022, 10:20:38 AM
I got the Hilton Garden Inn
It was #7 on my list of 12.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on May 10, 2022, 10:26:28 AM
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It'd be interesting to hear if anyone gets Bayfront or Mariott Marquis this round.

I got MMM this round, it was my #2
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 10, 2022, 11:06:58 AM
I'm very disappointed with the hotel On Peak assigned me to. I got into the system 6 mins into the sale, and at the tail ass end of Wave 2, they assign me, a single female requesting one single room, has been relegated to Shelter Island, Bay Club, a hotel that was NOT one of my 10 choices! I'll decline it because there is no way in hell I'm dealing with the shuttle. I need to be downtown and this process is incredibly unfair and extremely random. For people to get hotels within crawling distance, and for someone to get one of the hotels so far away that was not on my list just doesn't make sense. I'll have to take my chances with other options but this just sucks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Rubylyon on May 10, 2022, 11:09:50 AM
I’ve an extra room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, someone had to cancel. Interested?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 10, 2022, 11:10:27 AM
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I’ve an extra room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, someone had to cancel. Interested?

I'm interested.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 10, 2022, 11:12:39 AM
"All @Comic_Con wave two confirmations have gone out. Please check your email! #SDCC"


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on May 10, 2022, 11:14:12 AM
I got the Wyndham Bayside. I've stayed there twice before and love it. Big rooms, walkable to the convention center and free airport shuttle! LET'S GO!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on May 10, 2022, 11:16:07 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 10, 2022, 11:18:54 AM
Everyone in my group struck out :/ guess it's waitlist and obsessively checking the available hotel list until we get something  :(

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 10, 2022, 11:22:42 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on May 10, 2022, 11:23:39 AM
Anyone staying at Hard Rock just for Tuesday and leaving Wednesday?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 10, 2022, 11:26:14 AM
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Everyone in my group struck out :/ guess it's waitlist and obsessively checking the available hotel list until we get something  :(

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Yeah, same.  It's not so bad.  The waitlist had some great hotels pop up last time.  Here's hoping...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 10, 2022, 11:30:27 AM
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Yeah, same.  It's not so bad.  The waitlist had some great hotels pop up last time.  Here's hoping...
Yeah we had to do it back in 2019 after we didn't get anything, and I had nightmares about hotels popping up but I wasn't fast enough to grab lol I didn't sleep much until I finally got something. Was just hoping I didn't have to deal with that stress this time around but alas, here we go again.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lrdavis28 on May 10, 2022, 11:31:06 AM
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Yeah, same.  It's not so bad.  The waitlist had some great hotels pop up last time.  Here's hoping...

I'm ready,bring it
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on May 10, 2022, 11:31:28 AM
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Everyone in my group struck out :/ guess it's waitlist and obsessively checking the available hotel list until we get something  :(

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Same. Thought we'd at least get something.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Namron83 on May 10, 2022, 11:32:49 AM
Got nothing, probably shouldn't have gambled that Springhills from the 1st round  :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Kittyhardcore on May 10, 2022, 11:52:19 AM
Has anyone been able to buy Hard Rock directly from them at a ridiculously large price? We stayed there once and I saw someone walk up without a reservation and get one, no issues!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 10, 2022, 11:53:29 AM
The hotel I was assigned is absolutely gorgeous, but a 45 min Shuttle ride from Shelter Island is not convenient. I'm working on securing an extr room in downtown. It's more expensive, but the convenience of the hotel is what I need, especially as I"m going solo.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 10, 2022, 12:10:23 PM
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Has anyone been able to buy Hard Rock directly from them at a ridiculously large price? We stayed there once and I saw someone walk up without a reservation and get one, no issues!!!

Yes, basically all the hotels in the CCI block don't have all their rooms in the SDCC block. They then put them up for reservation at ridiculous rates outside the lottery. People who can and want to are able to pay those prices to get a room there as such.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 10, 2022, 12:26:34 PM
In at 9:02 got the Sheraton (yep the one you could get from the early bird sale) that's about 4 miles away which doesn't work for me since i just had surgery. It's wasn't on my list. I swear my 9:02 time is cursed! Lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dville on May 10, 2022, 12:39:10 PM
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In at 9:02 got the Sheraton (yep the one you could get from the early bird sale) that's about 4 miles away which doesn't work for me since i just had surgery. It's wasn't on my list. I swear my 9:02 time is cursed! Lol

I’m thinking that unless you got in immediately, then it’s hit or miss on what you are assigned.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 10, 2022, 12:42:47 PM
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I’m thinking that unless you got in immediately, then it’s hit or miss on what you are assigned.

Agreed, it's why we have a rule if you are in the room, you have to try that day.  Lottos are no fun!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Requia on May 10, 2022, 12:55:32 PM
I'd forgotten how stressful this whole process was, haha

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 10, 2022, 01:11:39 PM
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I’m thinking that unless you got in immediately, then it’s hit or miss on what you are assigned.
So true. My sister got in at 9:03 (a minute after me) and got the US Grant Hotel,which was on her list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hminton on May 10, 2022, 01:41:21 PM
I am interested

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I’ve an extra room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, someone had to cancel. Interested?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: xavier2518 on May 10, 2022, 01:55:37 PM
Got selected for Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina for 6 days ( was not even on my list of hotels)  Going too cancel, i already set up reservation at Palomar since August.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 10, 2022, 02:10:59 PM
Interesting quite a few of you are still getting downtown hotels. I know round 2 in the past has given out downtown hotels, but it kinda seems like there’s more this year? I will be interested if final statistics bear that out.

My friend got Palomar today, which was one of his choices. so I’m excited for him.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on May 10, 2022, 02:11:51 PM
I was surprised that one from our group got the Hotel Indigo in today's round. We're excited to put it up on the Hotel Offers page in case anyone needs!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on May 10, 2022, 03:34:16 PM
got a hotel from a friend of a friend but don't see an option to update dates before putting down a deposit on the site. should i call to make the change over the phone before the deposit?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mistborn on May 10, 2022, 03:45:47 PM
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Has anyone been able to buy Hard Rock directly from them at a ridiculously large price? We stayed there once and I saw someone walk up without a reservation and get one, no issues!!!

Yes. I’ve been looking at the military reservation through USAA and Hilton and Hard Rock have been available, but for like $1000-$1200 a night
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on May 10, 2022, 04:10:27 PM
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got a hotel from a friend of a friend but don't see an option to update dates before putting down a deposit on the site. should i call to make the change over the phone before the deposit?
You would need to reserve the room first with a credit card, then you can make changes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 10, 2022, 04:17:41 PM
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Everyone in my group struck out :/ guess it's waitlist and obsessively checking the available hotel list until we get something  :(

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Yeah, same.  It's not so bad.  The waitlist had some great hotels pop up last time.  Here's hoping...


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 10, 2022, 04:26:03 PM
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got a hotel from a friend of a friend but don't see an option to update dates before putting down a deposit on the site. should i call to make the change over the phone before the deposit?

Just know that representatives have been telling people different things. Some people are being told that they have to put a deposit down before they (customer service) can make any changes to the reservations. Some people are being told that they can make the changes in advance of the deposit being placed down. Also, I don't know if it's changed from wave 1, but during wave 1 the OnPeak dedicated SDCC line was down and basically not working. You could only reach them via the email, the reservation help button (which I don't know if you have access to without a deposit being down,) or via the main line.

For anyone who might need it, OnPeak's main line is: 1-312-527-7270

Edit: I believe their phone hours are currently 8am-4:30pm CENTRAL! So they've been down for a while today yet.

Extra edit: didn't say it initially because Steve basically already answered in a way, but I'll expand. You can usually change reservation dates after deposit online, this year they are not letting you do it on individual reservations before paying the deposit (you used to be able to adjust more things before the deposit.) However, unless you're removing nights, you probably can't add nights at this point. They generally lock adding nights for all reservations during the two waves. After the waves end, and definitely by the time the site goes live for waitlist etc., you should be able to adjust nights after all this calms down. So long as you're not trying to add convention nights (thurs night, fri night, sat night) it should be fine and should be available at a later date.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sndoming on May 10, 2022, 06:24:10 PM
Has anyone ever had any luck changing their beds from 1 to 2? We were lucky enough to get the Marriott Marquis on Round 1 with 1 bed. It would just be me and a friend so we'd share the bed as we usually do. I found out this week I'm expecting and would be around 18 weeks at SDCC, and think it might be easier for me to have my own bed. That being said, I wanted to see if anyone's been able to change their bed preference after putting in a deposit? Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 10, 2022, 06:40:15 PM
I’ve only ever been able to change beds once, and that was contacting the hotel directly a week before the convention.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 10, 2022, 06:41:51 PM
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Has anyone ever had any luck changing their beds from 1 to 2? We were lucky enough to get the Marriott Marquis on Round 1 with 1 bed. It would just be me and a friend so we'd share the bed as we usually do. I found out this week I'm expecting and would be around 18 weeks at SDCC, and think it might be easier for me to have my own bed. That being said, I wanted to see if anyone's been able to change their bed preference after putting in a deposit? Thanks!
Congratulations!!!
I stayed at the MMM in 2017 and my reservation was for 1 king and I was able to get two beds. Now I don't know if this will work and I just got lucky but I added a third person to the reservation with onpeak. Once the Marriott got my reservation, I was changed to 2 beds room type. The 2 beds type was a slightly higher rate but nothing crazy. Funfact but the Marriott later upgraded me to bay view while I was checking in. They are seriously the best!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 10, 2022, 07:45:54 PM
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Has anyone ever had any luck changing their beds from 1 to 2? We were lucky enough to get the Marriott Marquis on Round 1 with 1 bed. It would just be me and a friend so we'd share the bed as we usually do. I found out this week I'm expecting and would be around 18 weeks at SDCC, and think it might be easier for me to have my own bed. That being said, I wanted to see if anyone's been able to change their bed preference after putting in a deposit? Thanks!

Another option might be asking for a roll away bed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on May 10, 2022, 08:31:36 PM
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Has anyone ever had any luck changing their beds from 1 to 2? We were lucky enough to get the Marriott Marquis on Round 1 with 1 bed. It would just be me and a friend so we'd share the bed as we usually do. I found out this week I'm expecting and would be around 18 weeks at SDCC, and think it might be easier for me to have my own bed. That being said, I wanted to see if anyone's been able to change their bed preference after putting in a deposit? Thanks!
We did not have any luck getting changed to 2 beds in 2018 when we were at the Omni. We did get a rollaway bed to help. Made the room cramped but it was a lot easier than having to share a queen bed with my son. Congrats on expecting! Hopefully you can get your own bed. Each hotel is different.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: victor.m.calderon.jr on May 10, 2022, 08:32:52 PM
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After you hooked me up with a room there in the first round, I got an email for the MMM in this morning's round.

Is this room still available?
I do not have a room
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 11, 2022, 08:11:29 AM
@victor.m.calderon.jr (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9472)  If you want to request a room, please post in this thread.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12132.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 11, 2022, 10:46:52 AM
Thanks to SDCCBlog for the forum shout out yesterday!

https://sdccblog.com/2022/05/i-didnt-get-a-hotel-room-now-what-3/


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Great time to read today's Hotelpocalypse Recap  "HOTELPOCALYPSE 2022: THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME."



https://sdccblog.com/2022/05/hotelpocalypse-2022-the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 10:59:37 AM
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Thanks to SDCCBlog for the forum shout out yesterday!

https://sdccblog.com/2022/05/i-didnt-get-a-hotel-room-now-what-3/


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Great time to read today's Hotelpocalypse Recap  "HOTELPOCALYPSE 2022: THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME."



https://sdccblog.com/2022/05/hotelpocalypse-2022-the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/

I am okay as long as it attracts the right type of people who want to come here and participate.  I am very sensitive about people who pop in just to try and get a room every year.

This forum is so much more than a last result. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freem118 on May 11, 2022, 12:16:16 PM
Curious- did anyone actually get Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp in the lottery? It was my group's first and truly only choice. I received a handful of Downtown/Gaslamp rooms (including Hard Rock, Marriott Marquis, Westin, etc) that weren't on my list but hadn't seen anyone get Residence Inn.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 12:22:11 PM
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Curious- did anyone actually get Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp in the lottery? It was my group's first and truly only choice. I received a handful of Downtown/Gaslamp rooms (including Hard Rock, Marriott Marquis, Westin, etc) that weren't on my list but hadn't seen anyone get Residence Inn.

I hadn't seen anyone get the Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp either, and it was our first choice as well. I've seen a lot of people getting the Hyatt, Hard Rock, and Omni, but nothing downtown. This is our first time doing the Hotel Apocalypse, and we got a hotel that wasn't on our list (Shelter Island), so we are in search of a downtown hotel as well since this is our first time doing the con with a little one and we want to be close in case of emergencies.

That being said, shameless plug, if you have an extra Gaslamp room we'd love to be considered! I hear there is a Hotel Exchange thread on this forum, but I didn't discover this wonderful forum until today (first time doing the Hotel Apocalypse, read about it in the SDCC unofficial blog) so I will keep active until I get access next time!

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 12:36:22 PM
@kimchi_paradise (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9501) Please keep all posts requesting rooms in the thread for those who do not qualify. 

I will be frank, those coming here just for a hotel at this point don't really have a chance.  This forum has a strong community and everyone tends to take care of the people that are active and around all year long.  So I encourage you to look around the forum and get to know where things are and become an active participant.  Maybe you will be the one able to help people in future years!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 11, 2022, 12:39:26 PM
Residence Inn had rooms available for direct booking on the Marriott website back in August, but those got booked up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: freem118 on May 11, 2022, 12:50:07 PM
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Residence Inn had rooms available for direct booking on the Marriott website back in August, but those got booked up.

Yeah I was able to book using points for half of the con- just not the full 5 nights sadly.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 12:56:34 PM
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@kimchi_paradise (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9501) Please keep all posts requesting rooms in the thread for those who do not qualify. 

I will be frank, those coming here just for a hotel at this point don't really have a chance.  This forum has a strong community and everyone tends to take care of the people that are active and around all year long.  So I encourage you to look around the forum and get to know where things are and become an active participant.  Maybe you will be the one able to help people in future years!

@sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091) Sorry about that! This is my first ever hotel apocalypse so I apologize if I'm doing things incorrectly! We went through the process and have a hotel (Shelter Island -- wasn't on our list), just wanted to try and see if we could potentially grab a closer downtown hotel that someone has to spare and pass our hotel to someone else who might need it. We also have a friend who has a couple of non-downtown hotels to share too -- is there a place we can post those as well? Or should we share it here?

I just discovered this forum because of the hotel apocalypse, but I will for sure keep active in this community as well (I am an active follower of the SDCC Unofficial Blog Twitter and in a few reddit/FB groups)!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 01:08:19 PM
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@sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091) Sorry about that! This is my first ever hotel apocalypse so I apologize if I'm doing things incorrectly! We went through the process and have a hotel (Shelter Island -- wasn't on our list), just wanted to try and see if we could potentially grab a closer downtown hotel that someone has to spare and pass our hotel to someone else who might need it. We also have a friend who has a couple of non-downtown hotels to share too -- is there a place we can post those as well? Or should we share it here?

I just discovered this forum because of the hotel apocalypse, but I will for sure keep active in this community as well (I am an active follower of the SDCC Unofficial Blog Twitter and in a few reddit/FB groups)!


This thread is to discuss hotels, however, this thread is not for asking and giving away hotels.  There is a thread for those who don't qualify for the exchange in this area.  You may post your request there. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 01:13:42 PM
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This thread is to discuss hotels, however, this thread is not for asking and giving away hotels.  There is a thread for those who don't qualify for the exchange in this area.  You may post your request there.

Thanks!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 11, 2022, 01:15:14 PM
@kimchi_paradise (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9501) We're always glad to have new members! I think @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) was just trying to keep everyone's expectations realistic. We all try to help each other out, but basically everyone wants a close downtown hotel - even in here - so not everyone will get what they want. Definitely stay to discuss, and of course it never hurts to ask for what you want (in the appropriate thead, of course). Welcome!

Also I don't speak for NCDS so she's welcome to come kick my butt if I have totally misinterpreted her.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 01:23:12 PM
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@kimchi_paradise (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9501) We're always glad to have new members! I think @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) was just trying to keep everyone's expectations realistic. We all try to help each other out, but basically everyone wants a close downtown hotel - even in here - so not everyone will get what they want. Definitely stay to discuss, and of course it never hurts to ask for what you want (in the appropriate thead, of course). Welcome!

Also I don't speak for NCDS so she's welcome to come kick my butt if I have totally misinterpreted her.

I won't kick your butt  ;) 

I know I can be more blunt than I should be sometimes, but yes I am trying to level expectations.  I don't think the Unofficial blog really let's people know what we are and what we are doing here.  I think they give the impression that you can come here and just get what you want and that is 100% not it.  I wish they wouldn't mention us.

This only works if we work together, when people come here for the first time after the hotel emails go out it's pretty much game over and they are not going to get anything.

Personally, if I have room to give I look for a member that has been on for a while and participates. 

However, if people thought of it as oh look at this great resource I am going to stick around and get to know everyone I would be thrilled.  We can use more community members like that!

I did say I was sensitive on this subject, but it's really me trying to protect everyone here.  You all are my family!

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 11, 2022, 01:26:13 PM

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on May 11, 2022, 01:28:17 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 01:28:44 PM
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Dying of laughter over here!  Surprised you didn't give me a boomsick  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 11, 2022, 01:31:54 PM
And honestly, if someone just asks me here in this thread if they can have a room (I gave that MMM room to a friend who struck out anyway), I’m just going to ignore it, because if I respond to one person, I could get flooded with requests.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 01:49:33 PM
@sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091) @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) @semigeekgirl (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1291)

Thanks so much guys for all of the reassurance! Lol so sorry, I probably came in here crashing the party like the Koolaid man! I appreciate it all -- I wish I found this community sooner! Yea the SDCC blog leads here but even then I had to google and join. Maybe some disclosure that it's usually for long-time members could be useful! Usually we just go early-bird for our hotels since it's easiest for us, but we had a kiddo during the pandemic, and so with that the life changes encourage us to be closer this time and try out the craziness that is Hotel Apocalypse. I can see why it gets that name! It's interesting that you could still score a hotel even without going through the whole process -- so I could totally see others trying to take advantage of that. Keep doing what you guys are doing!

And that meme is hilarious! @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) you don't deserve a broomstick! lolol you are the bearer of justice!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 01:56:10 PM
I have a lot of theories about that Koolaid man, He is up to something!  That sugar has made him crazy!  :P

I am not sure what page it was but there are some good stories about people's experience with the waitlist and open sale that could be helpful.

I know there are people on here who got good hotels that way in the past.  I haven't used it so I am worthless to you there.  I think a lot of F5 is involved. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 11, 2022, 02:24:24 PM


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I appreciate it all -- I wish I found this community sooner! Yea the SDCC blog leads here but even then I had to google and join. Maybe some disclosure that it's usually for long-time members could be useful!

Welcome! That Forum mention still reads the same way for the last few years. Was a Waitlist option selected on your form?



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I am not sure what page it was but there are some good stories about people's experience with the waitlist and open sale that could be helpful.

I know there are people on here who got good hotels that way in the past.  I haven't used it so I am worthless to you there.  I think a lot of F5 is involved.

2019 Waitlist Discussion at

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10452.msg270831.msg#270831

Seems already having a reservation was a plus in seeing the link early on Waitlist Day.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 11, 2022, 02:27:54 PM
I've definitely heard a lot of stories about people who stalk the waitlist and check it every hour or so, then jump on a downtown room that becomes available. I did it myself one year and got Hilton Bayfront.

Ugh on that SDCC Blog mention. It does make it sound like anyone can wander over here and we are just handing out hotel rooms to any takers. That is NOT what we do here... but I'm sure that if CCI gets wind of it and thinks that's what we're doing, we might be subject to some blowback.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 11, 2022, 02:38:15 PM
Well, if CCI would like to remove us from the process by moving to well-organized and fair live-booking utilizing a randomized queue and upfront payment, so that no one reserves extra rooms and everyone gets to choose for themselves from what's left during their booking slot... I'm all for it.

But since they seem to have no interest in doing that and/or are content with paying OnPeak the big bucks to manage the process incredibly poorly... we will continue to help each other out as much as we can for as long as we can.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 02:41:45 PM
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Well, if CCI would like to remove us from the process by moving to well-organized and fair live-booking utilizing a randomized queue and upfront payment, so that no one reserves extra rooms and everyone gets to choose for themselves from what's left during their booking slot... I'm all for it.

But since they seem to have no interest in doing that and/or are content with paying OnPeak the big bucks to manage the process incredibly poorly... we will continue to help each other out as much as we can for as long as we can.

True and it's not like we are hoarding rooms, but they make us enter on a wokday when we can't communitate with our other roommates at work.  Two days notice isn't enough time to come up with a plan to al fill out the form together.  We are lucky our jobs let us do it in the first place.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 11, 2022, 02:46:00 PM
It's not the lack of notice. It's the fact that we can't just choose our own rooms. This whole lottery + no transparency as to how rooms are actually allocated means that EVERYONE is entering the lottery, because we have no idea what we will get. If we were able to choose and book.confirm immediately, then everyone else in our room would leave the queue and there would be very few cancelled rooms. An immediate deposit upon booking would seriously discourage room hoarding. But CCI refuses to do that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 11, 2022, 02:50:37 PM
All of this.  I agree with it all!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 03:05:23 PM
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It's not the lack of notice. It's the fact that we can't just choose our own rooms. This whole lottery + no transparency as to how rooms are actually allocated means that EVERYONE is entering the lottery, because we have no idea what we will get. If we were able to choose and book.confirm immediately, then everyone else in our room would leave the queue and there would be very few cancelled rooms. An immediate deposit upon booking would seriously discourage room hoarding. But CCI refuses to do that.

I think we are saying the same thing and different ways. So I maintain my lack of notice as still part of the problem  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 03:18:09 PM
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Welcome! That Forum mention still reads the same way for the last few years. Was a Waitlist option selected on your form?



2019 Waitlist Discussion at

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10452.msg270831.msg#270831

Seems already having a reservation was a plus in seeing the link early on Waitlist Day.

@NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) we checked off the waitlist! Although I did call OnPeak to ask some questions, and they said that since we got a hotel that wasn't on our list but still "was the closest available regardless of price" we weren't eligible for the waitlist. It sounds like that may not be true? I feel like everyone seems to have different information from their conversations from OnPeak.  What is the source of truth? Would love to be on the waitlist if possible, especially if we don't go with the room they gave us.

Some other things I learned from the person I spoke to:

- If you have multiple rooms, you can give rooms that you don't need to others. For example, if you have 2 rooms with 1 bed each and only need one of them, you could give one room to another person.
- You can add days depending on eligibility -- it is contingent that those days are actually available. So if you get a room from someone who reserved from 7/21 to 7/23 and you need 7/20 to 7/24, you can call and ask to extend, but there is no guarantee.
- You can have multiple deposits for rooms, but you are on the hook for the 3% service charge if you cancel. If you cancel after the June 1st deadline, you forfeit your 2 nights+tax deposit completely. You can however have your stay broken up (i.e. Residence Inn for 2 nights, Omni for 2 nights, Sofia for 1 night) on the same card.

I thought I'd share this info to anyone who could use it, but it looks like this info might depend on who you talk to.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2022, 03:21:26 PM
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@NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) we checked off the waitlist! Although I did call OnPeak to ask some questions, and they said that since we got a hotel that wasn't on our list but still "was the closest available regardless of price" we weren't eligible for the waitlist. It sounds like that may not be true? I feel like everyone seems to have different information from their conversations from OnPeak.  What is the source of truth? Would love to be on the waitlist if possible, especially if we don't go with the room they gave us.

Some other things I learned from the person I spoke to:

- If you have multiple rooms, you can give rooms that you don't need to others. For example, if you have 2 rooms with 1 bed each and only need one of them, you could give one room to another person.
- You can add days depending on eligibility -- it is contingent that those days are actually available. So if you get a room from someone who reserved from 7/21 to 7/23 and you need 7/20 to 7/24, you can call and ask to extend, but there is no guarantee.
- You can have multiple deposits for rooms, but you are on the hook for the 3% service charge if you cancel. If you cancel after the June 1st deadline, you forfeit your 2 nights+tax deposit completely. You can however have your stay broken up (i.e. Residence Inn for 2 nights, Omni for 2 nights, Sofia for 1 night) on the same card.

I thought I'd share this info to anyone who could use it, but it looks like this info might depend on who you talk to.


They do give different answers but the info you received above the forum has found to be true. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clambert1273 on May 11, 2022, 03:22:09 PM
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@NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) we checked off the waitlist! Although I did call OnPeak to ask some questions, and they said that since we got a hotel that wasn't on our list but still "was the closest available regardless of price" we weren't eligible for the waitlist. It sounds like that may not be true? I feel like everyone seems to have different information from their conversations from OnPeak.  What is the source of truth? Would love to be on the waitlist if possible, especially if we don't go with the room they gave us.

Some other things I learned from the person I spoke to:

- If you have multiple rooms, you can give rooms that you don't need to others. For example, if you have 2 rooms with 1 bed each and only need one of them, you could give one room to another person.
- You can add days depending on eligibility -- it is contingent that those days are actually available. So if you get a room from someone who reserved from 7/21 to 7/23 and you need 7/20 to 7/24, you can call and ask to extend, but there is no guarantee.
- You can have multiple deposits for rooms, but you are on the hook for the 3% service charge if you cancel. If you cancel after the June 1st deadline, you forfeit your 2 nights+tax deposit completely. You can however have your stay broken up (i.e. Residence Inn for 2 nights, Omni for 2 nights, Sofia for 1 night) on the same card.

I thought I'd share this info to anyone who could use it, but it looks like this info might depend on who you talk to.
Yes that info is correct & how most of us operate with rooms.  When I do my forms, I always have a lot of days that was someone can shrink them if they want a lot easier to subtract then add lol

Even if you can't be on the waitlist, after may 17th probably there will be a link you can use to refresh a million times and catch hotels as they pop up available.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 11, 2022, 03:27:29 PM
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I've definitely heard a lot of stories about people who stalk the waitlist and check it every hour or so, then jump on a downtown room that becomes available. I did it myself one year and got Hilton Bayfront.


I kinda have been doing that the last 3 cons and got MMM, HBF and Horton out of it. I have an office work with 2 monitors, so I just do my job on one and on the other have the waitlist open with and auto refresher addon all day long lol its a little exhausting but have been really worth the time for me, the MMM was for my honeymoon!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on May 11, 2022, 03:39:54 PM
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I kinda have been doing that the last 3 cons and got MMM, HBF and Horton out of it. I have an office work with 2 monitors, so I just do my job on one and on the other have the waitlist open with and auto refresher addon all day long lol its a little exhausting but have been really worth the time for me, the MMM was for my honeymoon!

It IS exhausting. I've done this quite a few times. But for me, it was worth it to get a hotel within walking distance (which for me is under a mile). I've managed to have a downtown hotel every single year since I've been going (2003), except for that first year (mainly because I didn't know anything about SDCC, and I was a complete noob). In at least 5-6 of those years those downtown hotels came due to my persistence, stalking OnPeak / Travel Planners multiple times a day an hour, but a couple of years the hotel came because of FoCC.

The lesson is, persistence / tenacity can pay off, with maybe a sprinkling of luck No, it's not a guarantee you'll get that downtown hotel, but you definitely increase your chances over passively waiting.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 11, 2022, 03:57:54 PM
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I kinda have been doing that the last 3 cons and got MMM, HBF and Horton out of it. I have an office work with 2 monitors, so I just do my job on one and on the other have the waitlist open with and auto refresher addon all day long lol its a little exhausting but have been really worth the time for me, the MMM was for my honeymoon!

Congratulations on your honeymoon! What time does the waitlist usually start? I still have to read up on the "what happens next" of the hotel apocalypse, but I agree with @accelerate (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4314) that I'd rather be actively instead of passively waiting!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: VeggieKitten on May 11, 2022, 04:27:38 PM
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It's not the lack of notice. It's the fact that we can't just choose our own rooms. This whole lottery + no transparency as to how rooms are actually allocated means that EVERYONE is entering the lottery, because we have no idea what we will get. If we were able to choose and book.confirm immediately, then everyone else in our room would leave the queue and there would be very few cancelled rooms. An immediate deposit upon booking would seriously discourage room hoarding. But CCI refuses to do that.
Agreed. I think I recall we used to be able book rooms in real time before the lottery system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 11, 2022, 04:29:33 PM
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I kinda have been doing that the last 3 cons and got MMM, HBF and Horton out of it. I have an office work with 2 monitors, so I just do my job on one and on the other have the waitlist open with and auto refresher addon all day long lol its a little exhausting but have been really worth the time for me, the MMM was for my honeymoon!

I have a room, but I still hope I get the link to check on availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 11, 2022, 05:26:20 PM
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I have a room, but I still hope I get the link to check on availability.

If you have a room you don't need a link, open up your booking and then log out it will take you to the page that has the current availability, at the moment it just has the early bird hotel with no availability but that will be updated when the waitlist opens. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 11, 2022, 05:39:10 PM
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If you have a room you don't need a link, open up your booking and then log out it will take you to the page that has the current availability, at the moment it just has the early bird hotel with no availability but that will be updated when the waitlist opens.

This forum is THE BEST!!!

That worked.

Thank You...   :)

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 11, 2022, 06:07:13 PM
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This forum is THE BEST!!!

That worked.

Thank You...   :)

Glad I could help
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: hikanteki on May 11, 2022, 11:05:47 PM
In at 9:06 and got nothing, but someone in our group ended up with an extra Springhill Suites Downtown (Little Italy) and transferred it to me. :) No complaints about the hotel from me…it’s pretty new, with free breakfast, and less than a mile away from the Hall A side of the convention center as well as right across from the trolley.

Changing my name was easy. After I paid the deposit I simply emailed OnPeak from the form with my name & roommate’s name and they changed it within 24 hours.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: manamp88 on May 12, 2022, 12:46:54 AM
Hi,

First of all, thanks for everyone's help during this hotel apocalypse.

Just wondering, if you got a hotel room, but it wasn't part of your top 12 selections, would you only get access to the first waitlist if you cancel or did not do the two nights deposit? Or would you still be able to be on the waitlist if you did do the deposit.

Thanks !  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 12, 2022, 03:06:25 AM
In 2019, a Waitlist Process email arrived on April 24, before the end of Round 2 deposits. The email confirmed the Waitlist sale on April 29. Around that timeframe, a separate Waitlist discussion/watch thread was created.

The 2022 "Form Successfully Submitted" page stated "If your request cannot be accommodated, you will be notified no later than May 17, 2022. At that time you will be able to book any available room and a deposit will be required at the time of booking."

If the 2022 waitlist sale does occur on or about the 17th,  a similar process email may arrive soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 12, 2022, 09:55:01 AM
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It's not the lack of notice. It's the fact that we can't just choose our own rooms. This whole lottery + no transparency as to how rooms are actually allocated means that EVERYONE is entering the lottery, because we have no idea what we will get. If we were able to choose and book.confirm immediately, then everyone else in our room would leave the queue and there would be very few cancelled rooms. An immediate deposit upon booking would seriously discourage room hoarding. But CCI refuses to do that.

I couldn't agree more. I wish the hotel selection was like buying the hottest concert tickets (after 30 years, buying Pearl Jam tickets is a b***h) because EVERYONE would be on the same playing field and there would be no hoarding. We would request exactly what we want. If that suddenly isn't available, go to our #2, and so on. Those participating would have the funds available to participate, but this slow roll out lottery based on your time stamp of filling out the request form is not fair, it's not random, and it's not efficient. None of us should have to be praying and crossing our fingers to get be notified of winning a room in one of our top 5 choices, spread out over several weeks. This is torture.

I got placed in Wave 2 at a Shelter Island hotel. As I'm not all that familiar with SD, I had to Google Shelter Island. The hotel was gorgeous, and I wouldn't mind staying there in the future for a non-SDCC event. But I'm not down with being so far removed from the convention center, and I'm a walker, I love walking. But to be placed at a hotel that wasn't in my top 10, I pre-selected a MV hotel, and I got none of them. I'm grateful that a member of this forum who is a very seasoned Comic Con attendee, had an extra room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and reached out to me. It was a little more than I budgeted, but it's worth it due to the time I would have to commit to a 45 min shuttle, r/t, over 4 days. And again, I'm going solo so I just didn't like being so remote.

Anyway, I just wanted to add my two cents and say that On Peak provides a good service, but it seems like 60% of the users are not happy with the end results and I was one of them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 12, 2022, 10:11:21 AM
OnPeak is a strange animal.  In the forest of hotels, no one I know of has ever captured the elusive Pendry hotel, though many have tried.  The Pendry has finally been banished from the forest, perhaps never to be seen again on the OnPeak list of hotels.   8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 12, 2022, 10:19:37 AM
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I couldn't agree more. I wish the hotel selection was like buying the hottest concert tickets (after 30 years, buying Pearl Jam tickets is a b***h) because EVERYONE would be on the same playing field and there would be no hoarding. We would request exactly what we want. If that suddenly isn't available, go to our #2, and so on. Those participating would have the funds available to participate, but this slow roll out lottery based on your time stamp of filling out the request form is not fair, it's not random, and it's not efficient. None of us should have to be praying and crossing our fingers to get be notified of winning a room in one of our top 5 choices, spread out over several weeks. This is torture.

I got placed in Wave 2 at a Shelter Island hotel. As I'm not all that familiar with SD, I had to Google Shelter Island. The hotel was gorgeous, and I wouldn't mind staying there in the future for a non-SDCC event. But I'm not down with being so far removed from the convention center, and I'm a walker, I love walking. But to be placed at a hotel that wasn't in my top 10, I pre-selected a MV hotel, and I got none of them. I'm grateful that a member of this forum who is a very seasoned Comic Con attendee, had an extra room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and reached out to me. It was a little more than I budgeted, but it's worth it due to the time I would have to commit to a 45 min shuttle, r/t, over 4 days. And again, I'm going solo so I just didn't like being so remote.

Anyway, I just wanted to add my two cents and say that On Peak provides a good service, but it seems like 60% of the users are not happy with the end results and I was one of them.

That's exactly what happened with us. And I think some things to boot as a newcomer to this process are the lack of clarity of what happens next (really the source of truth seems to be "what happened last year" or "in experience" ), the slight inconsistency of information across OnPeak employees (basically depends on who you talk to)... Somehow the process creates more of a "some who have all, many who have none" where if you don't have an extensive network going to the con that you can work together with, it's pretty much the luck of the draw. Same with badges, honestly.

Luckily though this community is nice enough to help each other out, where those who get lucky are open and super kind to help others out (like yourself!) so that everyone gets a slice of cake in the end. I can't imagine what it would be like if this community wasn't as nice as it is. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on May 12, 2022, 11:52:10 AM
I got in 902ish and didn’t get any of my choices but they dropped Residence Inn downtown. Wife got in 903-904 and got Humphrey’s. Neither were on our list. We had luck with a friend and got something we’re happy with.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on May 12, 2022, 12:09:21 PM
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Interesting quite a few of you are still getting downtown hotels. I know round 2 in the past has given out downtown hotels, but it kinda seems like there’s more this year? I will be interested if final statistics bear that out.

My friend got Palomar today, which was one of his choices. so I’m excited for him.
Yeah I also got a downtown hotel, closer to the airport than the Convention Center. I only tried to help out someone so it's not a big deal for me.  But I too was surprised to get a relatively close hotel
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: perc2100 on May 12, 2022, 12:11:53 PM
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In at 9:02 got the Sheraton (yep the one you could get from the early bird sale) that's about 4 miles away which doesn't work for me since i just had surgery. It's wasn't on my list. I swear my 9:02 time is cursed! Lol
Is that hotel on the SDCC shuttle line?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 12, 2022, 01:49:53 PM
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Is that hotel on the SDCC shuttle line?
It is. It's near the airport. Takes about 25 minutes via shuttle to convention center.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 12, 2022, 03:57:39 PM
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OnPeak is a strange animal.  In the forest of hotels, no one I know of has ever captured the elusive Pendry hotel, though many have tried.  The Pendry has finally been banished from the forest, perhaps never to be seen again on the OnPeak list of hotels.   8)

CCI is also its own strange animal. 

Hotels are for profit.  They have their own infrastructure that handles 'normal' reservation traffic.  Then you've got Comic Con.  130,000 rabid fans of pop culture.  The hotels obviously wouldn't be able to handle the traffic, especially those most in demand.  In addition to that, is the complexity of determining who gets what hotel (approximately 50), all with different configurations and capacity. For an event that occurs once a year, the hotels and I guess CCI, determined it's more economical to outsource the process.  In comes On Peak. It serves the purpose of handling the traffic.  They're probably never going to tell us the algorithm they use, and it would obviously be impossible to make most everybody happy.

I did get a chuckle around @Dune930 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8372) comments on staying on Shelter Island.  That's where I stayed my first year.  The hotel was fine, and I was very impressed with how well the shuttle was organized.  I traveled solo as well.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 12, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
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OnPeak is a strange animal.  In the forest of hotels, no one I know of has ever captured the elusive Pendry hotel, though many have tried.  The Pendry has finally been banished from the forest, perhaps never to be seen again on the OnPeak list of hotels.   8)

What is interesting is that The Pendry was available during Comic Con Special Edition back in November. So either it's a recent development that OnPeak and Pendry parted ways, or something behind the scenes is going on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 13, 2022, 02:02:05 AM
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What is interesting is that The Pendry was available during Comic Con Special Edition back in November. So either it's a recent development that OnPeak and Pendry parted ways, or something behind the scenes is going on.

They’re booked. I had called when I noticed they weren’t blacked out for the corporate rate, and they told me there were no availabilities. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 13, 2022, 04:43:26 AM
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They’re booked. I had called when I noticed they weren’t blacked out for the corporate rate, and they told me there were no availabilities.

Looks like maybe a big studio booking the Pendry? That sounds good from that end.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 13, 2022, 05:42:05 AM
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What is interesting is that The Pendry was available during Comic Con Special Edition back in November. So either it's a recent development that OnPeak and Pendry parted ways, or something behind the scenes is going on.

I wasn't surprised the Pendry was available during CCSE.  There was a lot of availability at all the downtown hotels. It was an opportunity for business, which I'm sure they were happy to get, given the shut downs from the previous months.  It pretty much made sense that the Pendry was no longer part of the hotel sale, as in the years that it's been open, we haven't heard of anyone getting it during Comic Con.  I put it as one of my choices the first year it opened.  After that, I didn't waste any of my choices on the Pendry.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 08:38:38 AM
I have it from a good source that the CW ppl always stay at HBF, the Marvel ppl stay at HR mainly but also some stay at MMM so there lol ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 13, 2022, 08:52:22 AM
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I have it from a good source that the CW ppl always stay at HBF, the Marvel ppl stay at HR mainly but also some stay at MMM so there lol ;)

Not all the CW does, though it is a lot of the sub-characters.  I know supernatural boys stayed at the MGH, while co stars were HBF.  But let's face it those boys could ask for anything they want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 13, 2022, 09:06:54 AM
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Not all the CW does, though it is a lot of the sub-characters.  I know supernatural boys stayed at the MGH, while co stars were HBF.  But let's face it those boys could ask for anything they want.
I know @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) stays at HBF, I hear she's a great celebrity to bump into.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 13, 2022, 09:21:30 AM
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I know @NCDS (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2339) stays at HBF, I hear she's a great celebrity to bump into.

I heard she is kinda stuck up and won't take selfies with people. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 09:30:28 AM
Yeah I guess supernatural boys are the exception lol :D

Ok I'll just come out and say it..
Stephen Amell the Green Arrow ALWAYS stays at HBF ( he told me lol)
as well as the flash and the cast of the legends of tomorrow
so from these only the flash is left to stay at HBF lol

But if you want to run into marvel ppl HR is you hotel ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 09:33:15 AM
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I heard she is kinda stuck up and won't take selfies with people.
My boy Stephen Amell would take selfies with any fan if you asked nicely :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: NCDS on May 13, 2022, 09:35:32 AM
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My boy Stephen Amell would take selfies with any fan if you asked nicely :)

I haven't seen him in the lobby but I see others.  He also told a Nerd HQ panel a story about heading back to the HBF once.  His wife thought everyone sleeping out for Hall H was homeless people  :D

I can't blame her, if you don't know what's happening I bet it looks insane.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 09:36:25 AM
Oohh this is long gone nut MAYBE Conan will come back but all Team COCO says at US Grant lol if any of ya'll go t that hotel ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 13, 2022, 09:36:29 AM
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I haven't seen him in the lobby but I see others.  He also told a Nerd HQ panel a story about heading back to the HBF once.  His wife thought everyone sleeping out for Hall H was homeless people  :D

I can't blame her, if you don't know what's happening I bet it looks insane.
If you *do* know what you're doing it's still insane! :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 09:44:42 AM
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I haven't seen him in the lobby but I see others.  He also told a Nerd HQ panel a story about heading back to the HBF once.  His wife thought everyone sleeping out for Hall H was homeless people  :D

I can't blame her, if you don't know what's happening I bet it looks insane.
Oh yeah of course! if you're not from SD or know the SDCC the you forsure would thinnk "All these homeless in SD" lol

Cassie and Stephen are cool tho HBf again oyud find them at the lobby bar after their Ballroom 20 Arrow thing lol ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 10:06:24 AM
And I don't get special treatment for being the green arrows friend lol
I've been on this forum and community for a while now I love all yah guys
I keep the stats on hotels popping up im just here to help!
Trust me I'll be here posting later on when hotels go up for all ya :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 13, 2022, 10:42:49 AM
From Marvel I've ran into Mike Colter (Luke Cage) and Chadwick Bosman (Black Panther) at  Hard Rock.  But also from WB side I've seen Jason Mamoa, entire Suicide Squad cast, and Ezra Miller there.
Maybe not a battle of the studios, possibly just more likely with the TV shows filming interviews there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 13, 2022, 12:35:57 PM
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I have it from a good source that the CW ppl always stay at HBF, the Marvel ppl stay at HR mainly but also some stay at MMM so there lol ;)

I've run into SO MANY CW people at HBF over the years. It feels like 50% of the time, I'm in an elevator with one of their actors lol. But yeah, I've heard the Supernatural guys stayed at another hotel (because one of my friends was disappointed to hear about the exception.)

One year, one of my personal group's rooms was across from John Barrowman's room lol

Isn't SyFy everyone known to always stay at Solamar? Or am I thinking of the wrong one?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 01:22:22 PM
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I've run into SO MANY CW people at HBF over the years. It feels like 50% of the time, I'm in an elevator with one of their actors lol. But yeah, I've heard the Supernatural guys stayed at another hotel (because one of my friends was disappointed to hear about the exception.)

One year, one of my personal group's rooms was across from John Barrowman's room lol

Isn't SyFy everyone known to always stay at Solamar? Or am I thinking of the wrong one?
DUDE SYFY Parties are the best!! that harry Potter one free drinks and free food! I had stayed a MGH then so I was cross the street! :D
Also, if you don't mind the noise of the SD Trolley  you are good in DT otherwise you'll hear the bells all through the morning lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 01:24:43 PM
I think WE ALL NOW want to KNOW who stays at the mysterious PENDRY lol :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dune930 on May 13, 2022, 01:34:04 PM
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I did get a chuckle around @Dune930 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8372) comments on staying on Shelter Island.  That's where I stayed my first year.  The hotel was fine, and I was very impressed with how well the shuttle was organized.  I traveled solo as well.   :)

I'm happy it worked out for YOU, but it wasn't acceptable for me. I might stay on Shelter Island in the future for a non-SDCC SD stay, but not during SDCC.  :-*
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jonathan on May 13, 2022, 01:39:50 PM
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I'm happy it worked out for YOU, but it wasn't acceptable for me. I might stay on Shelter Island in the future for a non-SDCC SD stay, but not during SDCC.  :-*

Many years ago I stayed at Humphrey's on Shelter Island. I absolutely agree with you, never again.  The bus took forever, and oftentimes was full and so I couldn't even board.  The price of the Shelter Island hotels aren't worth it versus downtown. I'd pay a little more to be in Downtown. I probably sound super snobby saying this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 13, 2022, 01:49:26 PM
Humphrey's on Shelter Island for me is only good if there is a concert going on and you get the rooms with the view of of the bay then you get a free concert coming back to your room!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 13, 2022, 02:10:14 PM
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I think WE ALL NOW want to KNOW who stays at the mysterious PENDRY lol :P

Stake out!  8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 13, 2022, 02:11:09 PM
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Many years ago I stayed at Humphrey's on Shelter Island. I absolutely agree with you, never again.  The bus took forever, and oftentimes was full and so I couldn't even board.  The price of the Shelter Island hotels aren't worth it versus downtown. I'd pay a little more to be in Downtown. I probably sound super snobby saying this.

Hey...  I get it.  I absolutely LOVE staying downtown.  LOVE IT!!!

But, there will always be a special place in my heart for Shelter Island.  It's where I stayed for my first Comic Con (2015).  This may be a surprise, but I did absolutely no research on Comic Con.  I stayed at Humphrey's as well.  I didn't know anything about the hotel sale, so I didn't even participate.  I did look at the list from CCI, and took a shot at Humphrey's not knowing anything about it (After striking out at trying to get a hotel close to the convention center   :) ).  I had no expectations, so the shuttle trip didn't bother me.  After having a blast my first day, I had so much energy, that I would get up early to catch the shuttle, so I always had a seat.  As there were many Con attendees on the shuttle, I fed off their energy.

On a side note, a couple made a reservation at Humphreys at the moment that I was checking in.  The rate they were quoted was $100/day more than I was paying.  They took that rate.  That told me something was special about the adventure I was about to embark upon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on May 16, 2022, 09:50:45 AM
Got email today notifying one of my accounts will get access on the waitlist.  Surprisingly enough, it was an account that I chose "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available, disregard my request completely" where my other accounts that requested to be put on waitlist have not received any notification.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 16, 2022, 12:12:12 PM
Got this email today about a hotel room I did NOT reserve.  I already had the room I wanted, and no one on the exchange wanted it (It was on Shelter Island after all   :). )

"We never received your credit card details. This hotel request has been cancelled."

I will love to see what's going to be available when they open up the waitlist.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 16, 2022, 12:24:08 PM
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Got email today notifying one of my accounts will get access on the waitlist.  Surprisingly enough, it was an account that I chose "If none of my preferred hotel choices are available, disregard my request completely" where my other accounts that requested to be put on waitlist have not received any notification.

Neither of our accounts where we requested to be on the waitlist received an email. 🤷🏻‍♀️Go figure!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Namron83 on May 16, 2022, 03:07:46 PM
Requested, but no waitlist email either
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: taka on May 16, 2022, 04:13:20 PM
feels odd not being worried about the waitlist this year  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: waltbionik on May 16, 2022, 07:14:27 PM
I'm at the end of a really intensive 11-month graduate program at an Ivy League University. My program ends July 22nd at 4pm. I wasn't going to do SDCC this year, but did the Hotel Lottery "just in case." I ended up getting a downtown hotel for the days I can attend and I'm HAPPY I'm going back to Comic-Con. The flight is way more than I usually pay and because my crew can't make it this year, the hotel cost is all on me. But, this is the FIRST trip I've taken all year and after this past year, I'm looking forward to being with MY PEOPLE!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 16, 2022, 07:17:06 PM
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I'm at the end of a really intensive 11-month graduate program at an Ivy League University. My program ends July 22nd at 4pm. I wasn't going to do SDCC this year, but did the Hotel Lottery "just in case." I ended up getting a downtown hotel for the days I can attend and I'm HAPPY I'm going back to Comic-Con. The flight is way more than I usually pay and because my crew can't make it this year, the hotel cost is all on me. But, this is the FIRST trip I've taken all year and after this past year, I'm looking forward to being with MY PEOPLE!!!

@waltbionik (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=457)   Yay for you!🎉  Confident you will have a blast!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: armenianeric on May 16, 2022, 09:50:27 PM
Does anyone know when the waitlist email/sales go live?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 16, 2022, 11:53:33 PM
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Does anyone know when the waitlist email/sales go live?

Waitlist is live tomorrow!

You might be able to access the list of hotels from one of the links in your email. I got the cancellation "You didn't pay your deposit in time" and it says "Need a hotel? Book Now" so I hope to follow that link to see what will pop up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 17, 2022, 12:06:05 AM
I am all set on hotels, but I'm so curious to see if the ever-so-elusive Residence Inn in Gaslamp will pop up on the waitlist...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Islander009 on May 17, 2022, 12:31:07 AM
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I am all set on hotels, but I'm so curious to see if the ever-so-elusive Residence Inn in Gaslamp will pop up on the waitlist...
I’m new and I’ve been hearing a lot about that hotel recently of how hard it is to get a room there. Would you mind helping understand what’s the draw to that hotel? Just curious.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 17, 2022, 02:28:29 AM
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I am all set on hotels, but I'm so curious to see if the ever-so-elusive Residence Inn in Gaslamp will pop up on the waitlist...

It hasn't popped up in the list of hotels that have appeared for the waitlist yet, all the other gaslamp hotels have.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 17, 2022, 07:02:23 AM
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I’m new and I’ve been hearing a lot about that hotel recently of how hard it is to get a room there. Would you mind helping understand what’s the draw to that hotel? Just curious.


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It is one of the smaller hotels, so I think that may be part of it. Fewer rooms. Compared with The Marriott Marquis Marina, especially.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on May 17, 2022, 07:10:47 AM
They also had reservations available online starting last year, which I guess they’re honoring.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 17, 2022, 07:48:22 AM
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I’m new and I’ve been hearing a lot about that hotel recently of how hard it is to get a room there. Would you mind helping understand what’s the draw to that hotel? Just curious.


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It's got a full kitchen, free continental breakfast, and it's walking distance from the con. Probably one of the best value hotels to stay for comic con, it's like staying in an apartment for the same price as a hotel room.

But like others said it's also really small since you've got suite style living.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 17, 2022, 07:57:16 AM
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It hasn't popped up in the list of hotels that have appeared for the waitlist yet, all the other gaslamp hotels have.

When I look at OnPeak, All I see are hotels further out in Mission Valley. Odd.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 17, 2022, 08:06:39 AM
Has the waitlist gone live already? No one in my group got an email yesterday or today even though we chose to be on it.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 17, 2022, 08:07:59 AM
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Has the waitlist gone live already? No one in my group got an email yesterday or today even though we chose to be on it.

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Yes, I got an email that I am on the waitlist.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 17, 2022, 08:13:43 AM
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Yes, I got an email that I am on the waitlist.
Ah ok. Thanks! Guess it's general sale for us then next week :(

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 17, 2022, 08:17:10 AM
So I didn't get a specific email, but I got an email that said my request was cancelled, and there was a link that said "Book now". I refreshed the page a couple of times, and it look like the waitlist went live! My top hotels had all but one day (omni missing saturday, MGH missing Friday, etc.) but I got Solamar hotel!

There were 2 residence inns, but none of which seemed close to the convention center....
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: force951 on May 17, 2022, 08:20:19 AM
I was able to get the Hilton Gaslamp off the waitlist this morning. Wednesday-Sunday
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 17, 2022, 08:23:07 AM
Still haven't received the waitlist email with the link even though we received the previous one. Never had this many problems trying to get a hotel in the past. Ugh
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 17, 2022, 08:23:54 AM
I was able to get the Hard Rock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 17, 2022, 08:24:31 AM
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I was able to get the Hilton Gaslamp off the waitlist this morning. Wednesday-Sunday

Were all days available for you? I think I tried that one but not all the days were available...

Maybe if I waited a moment then it might have popped up...?

Also Hard Rock wasn't available when I had access to the hotel...
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on May 17, 2022, 08:25:04 AM
My friend was able to book Springhill Suites off of the waitlist, her first choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: force951 on May 17, 2022, 08:25:44 AM
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Were all days available for you? I think I tried that one but not all the days were available...

Maybe if I waited a moment then it might have popped up...?

Also Hard Rock wasn't available when I had access to the hotel...

It might have taken it out of inventory when i got to the booking page. Took a little while for me to enter all the information. But yes i saw all days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SlmDiva30 on May 17, 2022, 08:26:32 AM
Waitlist emails are going out now!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: armenianeric on May 17, 2022, 08:28:37 AM
Can someone please DM me the link? I have no idea why I have many gotten jr. Please!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 17, 2022, 08:32:04 AM
Requested waitlist, and still no email. Argggh. Happy for all getting great hotels, though. 🌹
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 17, 2022, 08:37:45 AM
I see a lot of availability. 

Obviously the real close hotels are booked, but there are hotels that are considered downtown that are open, and there's definitely availability further out and on shuttle route.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lidlesseye on May 17, 2022, 08:56:12 AM
Finally got the email and grabbed Wyndham San Diego Bayside. Not the closest of what was available but we liked it in the past and didn't require us to change rooms during the con. Still will keep an eye out for some that we're higher on our list opening up though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 17, 2022, 08:57:43 AM
Almost had the MGH! Curse who ever bought just a Saturday there! Anywho settled for Hotel Indigo for now. Moxy is the closest available with full con days available. Logged in at around 8:24 and never saw MMM or Omni. Did anyone see those?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 17, 2022, 09:02:36 AM
Dangit. I marked that I wanted to be on the waitlist and never got the email.  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 17, 2022, 09:17:26 AM
This might be helpful for those that didn't get the waitlist email.

I didn't get a waitlist email.  I got a message that I didn't reserve a hotel that i got in the second round, and that the request was cancelled..  In that same email, there was a link that said 'Book A Room'.  I clicked on that, and it went thru the motions to create another account for me (send activation code, email address).  Once I did that, and picked my password, it pulled up all availability. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sangelus on May 17, 2022, 09:19:30 AM
None of tge close hotels were available to me for all days, ended up booking The Westgate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on May 17, 2022, 09:26:26 AM
I was so close on the hilton gaslamp but just missed it because I was too slow putting my info in.  I am going to keep trying though and hope I get another chance, fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: robertee on May 17, 2022, 09:27:28 AM
Ended up getting Springhill Suites off the waitlist. There were some closer hotels available, but most didn't have the occupancy I needed or the days. Stayed at Springhill in 2019, so I was good with it this time around.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: calpolo17 on May 17, 2022, 09:30:10 AM
I scored a Marriott Gaslamp...was hoping for Hilton Bayside for points, but Saturday was sold out.

I have a Hotel Indigo 7/20-7/24 if someone needs a Gaslamp hotel.  Will need to transfer funds for the deposit and switch to your credit card.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on May 17, 2022, 09:38:20 AM
I didn't ask for waitlist but my email telling me I didn't get a hotel went to Spam even though all previous emails were fine. So just a heads up to check there if you're still waiting for an email!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 17, 2022, 09:47:11 AM
i didn't get an email but went to the site to see what hotels are available anyway. I did click on the waitlist. So don't wait just go.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madoca93 on May 17, 2022, 09:49:07 AM
What is the site link?  I don't have any link at all?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 17, 2022, 10:00:44 AM
I haven't gotten a link yet either...do you mean the onpeak site?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 17, 2022, 10:05:33 AM
Can we transfer the other reservation that we have? Or at least can still cancel other reservations we have?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madoca93 on May 17, 2022, 10:08:25 AM
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I haven't gotten a link yet either...do you mean the onpeak site?

Yes the onpeak site
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 17, 2022, 10:12:46 AM
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Can we transfer the other reservation that we have? Or at least can still cancel other reservations we have?

You can transfer a reservation, but the new reservation holder will have to repay the deposit directly to you - OnPeak will not refund you and charge the new person.

The cancellation policy per CCI is:
"Reservations may be cancelled on or before Tuesday, May 31, 2022, by 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)/9:59pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to receive a refund of the two-night room and tax deposit minus the non-refundable service fee.
Reservations cancelled on or after Wednesday, June 1, 2022, ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE."

So you can cancel until 5/31 but you will lose the 3% fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 17, 2022, 10:18:50 AM
I feel like an idiot....but I can't find the onpeak site...only a corporate web page....smh
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 17, 2022, 10:26:52 AM
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I feel like an idiot....but I can't find the onpeak site...only a corporate web page....smh

Can someone post the link.

Mine is specific to my email, so it won't work for just anybody.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madoca93 on May 17, 2022, 10:29:39 AM
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Can someone post the link.

Mine is specific to my email, so it won't work for just anybody.

Yes please, post the waitlist link.  I didn't get an e-mail for round 1 or round 2, and I signed up for the wait list and still don't have the e-mail for the wait list link.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 17, 2022, 10:30:06 AM
ok, thank you...I'm still waiting for mine to be sent. It seemed like there was another way to access it....but I guess not
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 17, 2022, 10:32:25 AM
I'm in the same boat. Got into the request list at something like 9 minutes in, no emails in Round 1 or Round 2, and now no waitlist email even though I most definitely selected in the request process.

Nothing in my spam and I've never had issues with SDCC or OnPeak emails in the past. CRY.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on May 17, 2022, 11:48:17 AM
EDIT:  Sorry, but it must need to be accessed through the email.

Here ya go:

https://compass.onpeak.com/e/43CCI2022HIR/70#hotels
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 17, 2022, 11:59:20 AM
Thank you! I’m thinking it’s proprietary to each person… it won’t work for me. But it was worth a try!  Thank you!
Hopefully mine will come in soon….
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 17, 2022, 12:03:52 PM
I called ONPeak because I never received the waitlist link....they tried resending it to me a few times but I am not getting it. Not in spam either. They also tried sending it to my son's email address & it's not showing up there either. We have a Cox email address.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 17, 2022, 12:04:01 PM
I saw on twitter that some people are having success getting a link sent to them if they contact Onpeak

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: blusurfer on May 17, 2022, 12:06:43 PM
Call OnPeak at (312) 527-7270 and let them know that you have not received your waitlist email and they will send you another one. HOWEVER - stay on the line with them until you receive it and verify that it works. It is very slow to arrive and the first one they sent me came up as 500 Internal Sever Error.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 17, 2022, 12:40:32 PM
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I saw on twitter that some people are having success getting a link sent to them if they contact Onpeak

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Yes, I forwarded them my print out from the submission form and they sent out a "we sent it this morning" link!

Update:

I got Springhill Suites-MV, which was our backup hotel.

Service & Technology Fee was $16!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 17, 2022, 12:43:38 PM
I finally called and after 2 links, I'm finally in! Good luck everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 17, 2022, 12:58:15 PM
Onpeak DMed me on twitter after I tweeted that I never received anything lol they sent me the link and I was able to book Westin Gaslamp for all the days!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 17, 2022, 01:01:35 PM
In my skeptical mind, I do believe OnPeak was toying with us. It took 2 links for me as well. I think the employee I spoke to was hoping I would hang up right after getting the first link, without checking it.  He was soooooo slow. Thanks to notes here, I tested the crappy first link, then stayed on for as long as it took to send and test again. Yay!

Note: He checked my email and name. I think to make sure I was legit. That was a good thing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 17, 2022, 01:23:07 PM
They finally dm'd the link to me on twitter after I sent them a message along with a picture of my "form successfully submitted" info showing that I had requested to be placed on the waitlist.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 17, 2022, 03:27:42 PM
For those who are interested, I have now published my article summarizing the FoCC Hotel Lottery poll.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/
Title: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on May 17, 2022, 05:08:46 PM
Heads up, waitlist has Hotel Indigo and Hotel Palomar right now :)

Edit: also The Guild, the Sofia, US Grant, Westin Gaslamp.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 18, 2022, 09:02:26 AM
Waitlist people, don't give up hope. My friend was able to score the Omni for us this morning for all days! (Around 6:50 AM PST for what it's worth)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 18, 2022, 09:31:44 AM
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Waitlist people, don't give up hope. My friend was able to score the Omni for us this morning for all days! (Around 6:50 AM PST for what it's worth)

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Dude go play the powerball next! That's awesome! :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: agent00dragon on May 18, 2022, 09:32:56 AM
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Dude go play the powerball next! That's awesome! :D
Lol! I just might!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on May 18, 2022, 09:58:34 AM
So ugh, I just got my registration email last week and never got anything about the hotel lottery so I managed to miss the whole thing.  At this point, is there nothing I can sign up for now, like a waitlist or anything?  Just keep checking the website in case they post something when people cancel?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on May 18, 2022, 10:02:04 AM
That gives me hope! I have spent all day watching the hotels refresh at work.  I have hotel republic but I am not willing to give up on a super close hotel yet!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 18, 2022, 10:49:06 AM
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So ugh, I just got my registration email last week and never got anything about the hotel lottery so I managed to miss the whole thing.  At this point, is there nothing I can sign up for now, like a waitlist or anything?  Just keep checking the website in case they post something when people cancel?

I think it should open up for everyone on May 25th! So you'll be able to see what's left after then. You're less likely to stay downtown, but honestly you'll have shuttle access so it shouldn't be too bad! And there's always early bird hotels in Mission Valley!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 18, 2022, 06:24:49 PM
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So ugh, I just got my registration email last week and never got anything about the hotel lottery so I managed to miss the whole thing.  At this point, is there nothing I can sign up for now, like a waitlist or anything?  Just keep checking the website in case they post something when people cancel?

To follow up on what kimchi_paradise said, also keep an eye on them especially around the cancellation deadlines (ie. full refund - processing fee, only 1 night's fee cancellation, etc.) But people often keep an eye on the list regularly and get gaslamp hotels closer to July too right up until shortly before the con. (By that point, you've usually booked something else though and may eat a fee if you cancel that one.)

There will of course be Mission Valley hotels definitely available through early bird (I can't remember when it ends but probably soon) and definitely once the main list opens up on the 25th. So you're definitely not completely out of luck.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on May 19, 2022, 06:22:07 AM
If anyone is still looking, there is currently one room at the Hotel Indigo, three rooms at the Westin Gaslamp, and one room at The Sofia.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: aaktraveler on May 19, 2022, 06:27:33 AM
Nice, I hope they are still there on the 25th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 19, 2022, 06:30:56 AM
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If anyone is still looking, there is currently one room at the Hotel Indigo, three rooms at the Westin Gaslamp, and one room at The Sofia.
That’s awesome, if someone wants you better grab quick, it won’t last long I’m sure.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 19, 2022, 06:55:08 AM
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Nice, I hope they are still there on the 25th.

I'm actually a little surprised at how many downtown hotels still have availability.  Maybe that will change on the 25th, but things are moving slowly IMO.  Right now, I'm thinking you have a good chance.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 19, 2022, 06:57:01 AM
Sadly, from where I’m looking they are not avail for all days. Hopefully some more rooms might appear. I believe in prior years they have?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 19, 2022, 07:39:03 AM
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If anyone is still looking, there is currently one room at the Hotel Indigo, three rooms at the Westin Gaslamp, and one room at The Sofia.

Not exactly. If you click on each hotel, days are missing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: peperryvt on May 19, 2022, 10:32:27 AM
There are several Comic Con week units at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites available for rent on tugbbs.com.  There's a studio that sleeps 4 for $1500, and two 1BR/2Ba units that sleep 6 for $2500 and $3000. The dates are 7/17-24 and it includes free breakfast at their rooftop restaurant. and it's a 0.6mi walk to the Convention Center.

If you are going to be attending SDCC regularly then you might want to consider buying a unit at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites.  You can pick up resale units for free or very cheap. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 19, 2022, 11:01:39 AM
^All their posts are just shilling their condo.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 19, 2022, 11:20:45 AM
Availability for Friday and Saturday together

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on May 19, 2022, 11:50:04 AM
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Not exactly. If you click on each hotel, days are missing.
You are correct. Strange I thought that the dates used to default to Wednesday through Sunday, now it looks like it defaults to just Thursday night.
onPeak is forcing us to enter check-in and check-out dates to get the true inventory for the con dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 19, 2022, 12:58:24 PM
Right now the Westgate hotel is the closest one that still has full con days available. Most the other ones are missing their Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: its_a_Leon on May 19, 2022, 01:03:17 PM
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If anyone is still looking, there is currently one room at the Hotel Indigo, three rooms at the Westin Gaslamp, and one room at The Sofia.

Yeah I saw this and cancelled my room and got the Westin Gaslamp. I was going for The Sofia but it got booked just that fast. I'll check again later for a closer one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 19, 2022, 01:46:34 PM
Has anyone had any luck with extending their hotel stay?

We got the MGH but only from Tuesday-Saturday. We tried calling Onpeaks & the hotel but no progress so far. I can see the MGH still has room availability from Saturday to Monday so it’s not like rooms aren’t unavailable. Does it get easier to extend once the general sales happen?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 19, 2022, 01:59:40 PM
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Has anyone had any luck with extending their hotel stay?

We got the MGH but only from Tuesday-Saturday. We tried calling Onpeaks & the hotel but no progress so far. I can see the MGH still has room availability from Saturday to Monday so it’s not like rooms aren’t unavailable. Does it get easier to extend once the general sales happen?

Did you try to do it online.

I did it for mine with my reservation at MMM.  I clicked on 'view details, make changes, or cancel' link.  it showed the days i wanted were available, so when i clicked on them, it took my changes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 19, 2022, 02:46:05 PM
Onpeak MGH shows Sunday availability only..

MGH site has AAA rates available and 72 hours prior to cancel.  Maybe try combining to keep same room at check-in? Does have a destination fee of $30 per night.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on May 19, 2022, 03:27:23 PM
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I think it should open up for everyone on May 25th! So you'll be able to see what's left after then. You're less likely to stay downtown, but honestly you'll have shuttle access so it shouldn't be too bad! And there's always early bird hotels in Mission Valley!

Thanks!  I'm not too fussy about staying close if I can get parking (another lottery I only heard about through random tweets) so if I can just get something not sketchy I should be ok.  I'll mark down 5/25 for hunting time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on May 19, 2022, 03:31:38 PM
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To follow up on what kimchi_paradise said, also keep an eye on them especially around the cancellation deadlines (ie. full refund - processing fee, only 1 night's fee cancellation, etc.) But people often keep an eye on the list regularly and get gaslamp hotels closer to July too right up until shortly before the con. (By that point, you've usually booked something else though and may eat a fee if you cancel that one.)

There will of course be Mission Valley hotels definitely available through early bird (I can't remember when it ends but probably soon) and definitely once the main list opens up on the 25th. So you're definitely not completely out of luck.

Thanks! I guess I always made it in time for the lottery before, so it didn't occur to me that you couldn't even check the list if you didn't.  It's such a change from the Special Edition one last year, where there was so much hotel availability I was even able to find reward nights at the Hilton Bayfront.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 19, 2022, 06:13:03 PM
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Has anyone had any luck with extending their hotel stay?

We got the MGH but only from Tuesday-Saturday. We tried calling Onpeaks & the hotel but no progress so far. I can see the MGH still has room availability from Saturday to Monday so it’s not like rooms aren’t unavailable. Does it get easier to extend once the general sales happen?

Where are you seeing the availability? If it's OnPeak, have you tried doing it online like sessionka said? Though as Sam said, they're only seeing Sunday availability.

MGH won't be able to help you directly with an OnPeak reservation. Reservation information doesn't go to the actual hotels until 1-2 weeks pre-convention. So, until then only OP can help you.

Sam mentioned this, you can do bookend dates in a separate reservation(s) directly through the hotel, sometimes depending on the nights you can get better rates too than the con rate for certain nights. Ideally, make sure to book the same type of room you have through your OP one (guests, beds, etc.) When the reservations transfer, you can then call them and ask if they can combine the reservations/note in them that they're basically for a single stay. They may or may not do a full combination.

When you check-in to MGH then, you also tell them about it and request to stay in the same room throughout the duration of your stay. Then you can discuss if you need to do anything additional due to the multiple reservations (like call the desk to confirm or something or go down to check-in briefly.) Many people on the forum who have longer stays do this basically yearly and it's almost always successful. I haven't done it personally, but maybe one of the people who have can chime in on this. It's escaping me who usually does this...

Edit: Someone mentioned resort/destination fees. Sometimes those are waived for SDCC lotto reservations, sometimes they are not and are still charged on check-out. If I'm not remembering incorrectly, I'm pretty sure OP has somewhere verbiage about how there may be extra hotel specific fees that you will pay when you arrive. So that may or may not be an extra cost when booking directly.

Edit 2: I'm attempting to find the verbiage about the extra resort/destination fees and I can't find it on the current OP emails, reservation, etc. so they may have removed it. But I'm like 90% certain they used to have something as to that affect, but very vague.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 19, 2022, 06:32:13 PM
I have had success combining bookend days with OnPeak days. It may help if you are a member of the hotel  reward program or similar.  It has probably helped that they were the same room type.  Pretty smooth.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Stoops on May 19, 2022, 07:02:35 PM
Thanks for the advice about bookending Onpeak reservations with hotel ones. I just made reservations today to do just that and I was hoping to keep the same room throughout the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SlmDiva30 on May 19, 2022, 07:03:09 PM
Resort fees are definitely charged when you check in at MGH. I stayed there in 2019 and I'll be staying there this year. Their fee is $39 a day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 19, 2022, 07:22:16 PM
Marcia made a good point. Joining their rewards program (they're basically all free, you'll just be a low tier member) seems to help in many things, so it's recommended even if you don't stay there/with that chain often (sometimes they also give members, even basic, free wifi and things like that if it's not already included in the nightly fees.) Some hotel chains will waive the resort/destination fees sometimes for even base level hotel rewards members, you just have to ask about it.

If you don't want the rewards emails, just make sure to unsubscribe from the list so they don't spam you with vacation email twice a week  :D

@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681) This is slightly random, but out of curiosity, when you changed your dates on your reservation, did you get an additional confirmation email of the change or anything? I'm a bit curious so as to update the guide with that info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 19, 2022, 07:39:56 PM
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Marcia made a good point. Joining their rewards program (they're basically all free, you'll just be a low tier member) seems to help in many things, so it's recommended even if you don't stay there/with that chain often (sometimes they also give members, even basic, free wifi and things like that if it's not already included in the nightly fees.) Some hotel chains will waive the resort/destination fees sometimes for even base level hotel rewards members, you just have to ask about it.

If you don't want the rewards emails, just make sure to unsubscribe from the list so they don't spam you with vacation email twice a week  :D

@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681) This is slightly random, but out of curiosity, when you changed your dates on your reservation, did you get an additional confirmation email of the change or anything? I'm a bit curious so as to update the guide with that info.

@Iris (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1256) I did get a confirmation email of the change and when I check my reservation from the original email, it reflects the additional dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 19, 2022, 07:49:03 PM
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@Iris (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1256) I did get a confirmation email of the change and when I check my reservation from the original email, it reflects the additional dates.

Thanks! I assumed you would get a confirmation of any changes like that, but OP is sketchy on common sense sometimes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: CHEYS671Guam on May 19, 2022, 08:09:59 PM
Thank you so much for the information! I forgot to mention that I saw MGH being available from Saturday - Monday on booking.com and Expedia but with the crazy $1,000+ fee. I'll share the info with my roommates. Greatly appreciate this!

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Where are you seeing the availability? If it's OnPeak, have you tried doing it online like sessionka said? Though as Sam said, they're only seeing Sunday availability.

MGH won't be able to help you directly with an OnPeak reservation. Reservation information doesn't go to the actual hotels until 1-2 weeks pre-convention. So, until then only OP can help you.

Sam mentioned this, you can do bookend dates in a separate reservation(s) directly through the hotel, sometimes depending on the nights you can get better rates too than the con rate for certain nights. Ideally, make sure to book the same type of room you have through your OP one (guests, beds, etc.) When the reservations transfer, you can then call them and ask if they can combine the reservations/note in them that they're basically for a single stay. They may or may not do a full combination.

When you check-in to MGH then, you also tell them about it and request to stay in the same room throughout the duration of your stay. Then you can discuss if you need to do anything additional due to the multiple reservations (like call the desk to confirm or something or go down to check-in briefly.) Many people on the forum who have longer stays do this basically yearly and it's almost always successful. I haven't done it personally, but maybe one of the people who have can chime in on this. It's escaping me who usually does this...

Edit: Someone mentioned resort/destination fees. Sometimes those are waived for SDCC lotto reservations, sometimes they are not and are still charged on check-out. If I'm not remembering incorrectly, I'm pretty sure OP has somewhere verbiage about how there may be extra hotel specific fees that you will pay when you arrive. So that may or may not be an extra cost when booking directly.

Edit 2: I'm attempting to find the verbiage about the extra resort/destination fees and I can't find it on the current OP emails, reservation, etc. so they may have removed it. But I'm like 90% certain they used to have something as to that affect, but very vague.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 19, 2022, 08:13:14 PM
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Thank you so much for the information! I forgot to mention that I saw MGH being available from Saturday - Monday on booking.com and Expedia but with the crazy $1,000+ fee. I'll share the info with my roommates. Greatly appreciate this!

Ah yes, those are rooms that are technically outside of the block of rooms reserved/contracted by CCI for SDCC that the hotel is able to book outside of OnPeak. So they aren't beholden to OP/SDCC nightly rates and don't affect your OP reservation beyond the bookend reservation(s) method mentioned before.

No problem!

Edit: Additionally, keep checking your OP reservation page/this thread to see if you can add the days. As people cancel/change their reservations, the nights you need may become available. You just need to be vigilant.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 19, 2022, 08:56:15 PM
FYI I originally booked at omni hotel without convention rates last year in case I didn't get a hotel with convention rates. They emailed me this week that regardless of what my original reservation was, they will be charging a 3 night deposit fee that will be non-refundable. They said it's because of comic-con with the huge demand and supply they want to make sure those rooms would be used. Originally my reservation was refundable up until 7/17 with no deposit being taken out of. So if Omni is doing that other hotels may follow suit. Omni's deadline to cancel without card being charged was 5/20 without convention rate prices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on May 19, 2022, 09:10:31 PM
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FYI I originally booked at omni hotel without convention rates last year in case I didn't get a hotel with convention rates. They emailed me this week that regardless of what my original reservation was, they will be charging a 3 night deposit fee that will be non-refundable. They said it's because of comic-con with the huge demand and supply they want to make sure those rooms would be used. Originally my reservation was refundable up until 7/17 with no deposit being taken out of. So if Omni is doing that other hotels may follow suit. Omni's deadline to cancel without card being charged was 5/20 without convention rate prices.

This seems to happen every year, not specifically the Omni. I've had it happen with back-up hotels at least two separate years too. I believe one was The Keating? They suddenly try to charge cards or impose a deposit deadline etc. I can understand it in a way, but it is supremely annoying.

I always try to keep copies of cancellation policies and such at the time of booking and when cancelling and whatnot just in case something goes wrong. It wasn't for SDCC time, but a gaming event in Atlanta, where a hotel tried to charge my card for a no-show on a hotel reservation I'd cancelled well in advance and within the free cancellation/refund deadline when I decided to go with something else. I ended up having to dispute the charge iirc and sent over the cancellation policy for the booking and confirmation of cancellation.

Edit: iirc with The Keating they told me in an email that ALL reservations were now non-cancellable, regardless of cancellation policy on booking. They didn't give a time frame for canceling before it would go into effect or anything. I think they also attempted to charge a deposit after the email came through, but the card happened to have had an issue and was replaced with a new one a few months prior, so the charge didn't go through. I ended up canceling same day (that was probably their goal, but I also had another option for accommodations and I wasn't going to keep a potentially problem back-up any longer.) Ended up not having an issue with it at least.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 19, 2022, 10:18:32 PM
I think its annoying that hotels do that. Like if I have an original reservation with the email and what it entails they should honor that. It is shady that the hotel will email separately and assume your stay is because of comic con. Like what happens if my email went to spam. I would have had no idea my card would be getting charged like that. I think they forgot to block out those dates ahead of time and are now covering up their mistakes. I guess I should be happy that they waited after 2 rounds of hotel apocalypse before charging. Would have been better if they did it closer to the stay in July.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: puppy on May 20, 2022, 06:32:29 AM
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I think its annoying that hotels do that. Like if I have an original reservation with the email and what it entails they should honor that. It is shady that the hotel will email separately and assume your stay is because of comic con. Like what happens if my email went to spam. I would have had no idea my card would be getting charged like that. I think they forgot to block out those dates ahead of time and are now covering up their mistakes. I guess I should be happy that they waited after 2 rounds of hotel apocalypse before charging. Would have been better if they did it closer to the stay in July.

I think we would have a good case for a credit card chargeback if that were to happen.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 20, 2022, 09:53:03 AM
Embassy Suites is available DT... all days. ( 1K bed/bayview)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 20, 2022, 10:33:09 AM
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Embassy Suites is available DT... all days. ( 1K bed/bayview)

Gone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 21, 2022, 07:40:32 PM
The Guild and The Sofia are currently Sold Out
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: concelialiss on May 21, 2022, 08:30:25 PM
Hey guys!! Long time no see since our 2019-2020 fun. Lol at any case, I’ve got an Omni room from 20 July to 25 July I’m looking to trade for a solamar or hard rock room for those same dates. Please DM me or reply here if interested. Thanks guys!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 21, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
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OnPeak is a strange animal.  In the forest of hotels, no one I know of has ever captured the elusive Pendry hotel, though many have tried.  The Pendry has finally been banished from the forest, perhaps never to be seen again on the OnPeak list of hotels.   8)

Glad that's its off the list. Veterans will know after the first year that no one gets it, newbies will pick it thinking it's close by as a pick. Hence it's a wasted pick on everyone's list. Glad this year they said you can do up to 12 downtown hotels. Still didn't get one from the email, but thanks to a member I did get a room at the MGH, which I've been staying for the past two years.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on May 22, 2022, 03:15:07 PM
I know the waitlist is closing soon, but figured I'd offer. I already have a hotel from the Exchange, so if anyone wants my Waitlist Link to book one of the available hotels. There's a few downtown ones still available like the Westin and U.S. Grant.

Cheers!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 24, 2022, 11:23:51 AM
I’m feeling a little rusty…. would someone fill me in? The waitlist link is gone, so does onpeak open up a new link soon? There’s nothing yet on sdcc…thanks!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on May 24, 2022, 01:02:36 PM
was able to get the marriott gaslamp off the waitlist just now.  looks like there are still some nights available there and some rooms at embassy suites if anyone else is still looking
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 24, 2022, 01:05:52 PM
How are people getting rooms today? I thought the rooms opened up tomorrow?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 01:07:12 PM
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was able to get the marriott gaslamp off the waitlist just now.  looks like there are still some nights available there and some rooms at embassy suites if anyone else is still looking
I was entering my info for that one and bam gone Now full con days are gone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 24, 2022, 01:07:56 PM
Yep me too
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on May 24, 2022, 01:10:51 PM
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I was entering my info for that one and bam gone Now full con days are gone.

I am sorry!  I just missed hilton bayfront last night and am still upset about it.  The waitlist stalking was starting to drive me a little crazy
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 01:11:14 PM
Although hotel Indigo went up last night with 5 rooms. I was able to get that one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 01:16:55 PM
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I am sorry!  I just missed hilton bayfront last night and am still upset about it.  The waitlist stalking was starting to drive me a little crazy
Oh that's ok! I was like that when I lost the MGH.
Honestly checking the waitlist at random times is driving me kinda crazy too!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 24, 2022, 01:17:34 PM
other hotels seem to be coming and going. i got the marriott gaslamp 1 king (sorry to the other poster who missed out on it). edit: there is  Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter if you're looking for 1 king bed
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 24, 2022, 01:29:39 PM
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How are people getting rooms today? I thought the rooms opened up tomorrow?

Even though I don't need it (have the hotel I want) I have access to the waitlist.  I'm assuming others have it as well.  I got it when I didn't put in a reservation for a hotel I requested that came up for me in the 2nd round.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 24, 2022, 01:37:15 PM
Hardrock is up
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 24, 2022, 01:38:31 PM
Embassy Suites is up - All days
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 24, 2022, 01:40:09 PM
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Hardrock is up

and hardrock is gone! that was fast
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 01:41:44 PM
Got the Hard Rock!! I am about to cancel my hotel Indigo for all days so keep an eye out for that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on May 24, 2022, 01:41:56 PM
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and hardrock is gone! that was fast
So fast! ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on May 24, 2022, 01:43:28 PM
I saw the Hard Rock up Wed to Sunday and then it was quickly snatched up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 24, 2022, 01:52:23 PM
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Got the Hard Rock!! I am about to cancel my hotel Indigo for all days so keep an eye out for that.
And *this* is why you frequently check the waitlist *and* monitor the site here...that's awesome!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 24, 2022, 01:54:27 PM
If someone would share how to get to these it would be great.....
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: mcnuggets on May 24, 2022, 02:17:20 PM
Im pretty sure they are going to post more rooms tomorrow morning to have non waitlist people have a pick at something downtown. Then on may 31 i expect a lot of random openings throughout the day before the cancellation deadline.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 06:04:44 PM
My Indigo hotel is up!!
Edit: Gone
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 24, 2022, 08:34:48 PM
FYI,
 I would avoid omni hotel cuz of their horrible customer service. I emailed that manager telling him that I am going to cancel my reservation since of the email he sent out to guests with their non-refundable rates for 3 nights. I told him that I now I only needed wed to Thursday so I canceled the reservation (since I got a comic con rate at another hotel for the other dates). He reinstates my reservation and charges me for wed checkin and thurs check out and its a NON-REFUNDABLE rate which he didn't even mention. My original non-comic con rate was refundable. My credit card now has a pending charge.

I call and speak with reservations and they are trying to talk me into staying, and I'm like nope I want my money back. She calls front desk and they are like we can refund you. Reservations still wants me to stay and asks front desk to modify the rate. Front desk is like nope. I'm like nope I don't want to stay either with your changing rates and fees. Reservations still wants to talk and front desk disconnects the call.

Seriously that is a messed up customer service experience. I don't think I will ever stay at omni on this property. I really should email their corporate office saying that this location is changing rates out of the blue. Like I feel bad if someone booked that wasn't attending and their like why should I be punished for these rates because of the overlap in dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 24, 2022, 09:47:24 PM
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FYI,
 I would avoid omni hotel cuz of their horrible customer service. I emailed that manager telling him that I am going to cancel my reservation since of the email he sent out to guests with their non-refundable rates for 3 nights. I told him that I now I only needed wed to Thursday so I canceled the reservation (since I got a comic con rate at another hotel for the other dates). He reinstates my reservation and charges me for wed checkin and thurs check out and its a NON-REFUNDABLE rate which he didn't even mention. My original non-comic con rate was refundable. My credit card now has a pending charge.

I call and speak with reservations and they are trying to talk me into staying, and I'm like nope I want my money back. She calls front desk and they are like we can refund you. Reservations still wants me to stay and asks front desk to modify the rate. Front desk is like nope. I'm like nope I don't want to stay either with your changing rates and fees. Reservations still wants to talk and front desk disconnects the call.

Seriously that is a messed up customer service experience. I don't think I will ever stay at omni on this property. I really should email their corporate office saying that this location is changing rates out of the blue. Like I feel bad if someone booked that wasn't attending and their like why should I be punished for these rates because of the overlap in dates.

If you don't get anywhere, you can always go the nuclear option and start a chargeback. Be sure to have documentation and stuff ready to send to the credit card company to prove your side. Before doing so I hope you can resolve your issue via other means, because a chargeback I think could lead to other consequences from them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 24, 2022, 10:07:52 PM
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FYI,
 I would avoid omni hotel cuz of their horrible customer service. I emailed that manager telling him that I am going to cancel my reservation since of the email he sent out to guests with their non-refundable rates for 3 nights. I told him that I now I only needed wed to Thursday so I canceled the reservation (since I got a comic con rate at another hotel for the other dates). He reinstates my reservation and charges me for wed checkin and thurs check out and its a NON-REFUNDABLE rate which he didn't even mention. My original non-comic con rate was refundable. My credit card now has a pending charge.

I call and speak with reservations and they are trying to talk me into staying, and I'm like nope I want my money back. She calls front desk and they are like we can refund you. Reservations still wants me to stay and asks front desk to modify the rate. Front desk is like nope. I'm like nope I don't want to stay either with your changing rates and fees. Reservations still wants to talk and front desk disconnects the call.

Seriously that is a messed up customer service experience. I don't think I will ever stay at omni on this property. I really should email their corporate office saying that this location is changing rates out of the blue. Like I feel bad if someone booked that wasn't attending and their like why should I be punished for these rates because of the overlap in dates.
They seems to respond to reviews posted on Google, so you can try and leave a review there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 25, 2022, 12:44:37 AM
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FYI,
 I would avoid omni hotel cuz of their horrible customer service. I emailed that manager telling him that I am going to cancel my reservation since of the email he sent out to guests with their non-refundable rates for 3 nights. I told him that I now I only needed wed to Thursday so I canceled the reservation (since I got a comic con rate at another hotel for the other dates). He reinstates my reservation and charges me for wed checkin and thurs check out and its a NON-REFUNDABLE rate which he didn't even mention. My original non-comic con rate was refundable. My credit card now has a pending charge.

I call and speak with reservations and they are trying to talk me into staying, and I'm like nope I want my money back. She calls front desk and they are like we can refund you. Reservations still wants me to stay and asks front desk to modify the rate. Front desk is like nope. I'm like nope I don't want to stay either with your changing rates and fees. Reservations still wants to talk and front desk disconnects the call.

Seriously that is a messed up customer service experience. I don't think I will ever stay at omni on this property. I really should email their corporate office saying that this location is changing rates out of the blue. Like I feel bad if someone booked that wasn't attending and their like why should I be punished for these rates because of the overlap in dates.

This is one of the reasons why I try to avoid getting housing that isn't through SDCC. Our group has been burnt once by Airbnb (cancelled 1 month before the con, relisted at 2x the price), and honestly hotels try to nickel and dime you when it comes to big events like these. I'd honestly stay at a mission valley hotel via early bird (with a shuttle and everything) than to pay for a downtown hotel outside of the con.

If push comes to shove, I'd do what @quantumslip (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1243) mentioned and do a chargeback.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 25, 2022, 12:48:24 AM
Good luck to everyone shooting for hotels tomorrow! I have a hotel republic that I'll be canceling, will post when that is up. (not sure when though, as I am stuck on vacation with COVID)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 25, 2022, 09:08:32 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/hotels

Hotel Reservations Are Now Open to the Public

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As Comic-Con 2022 gets closer, changes/cancellations occur which frees 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.

View Available Hotel Rooms »

https://compass.onpeak.com/e/43CCI2022HIR/0#hotels

Policy info doesn't mention the 3% credit card transaction fee seen in Round 1 and Round 2.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 25, 2022, 09:13:08 AM
Yup couple Downtown hotels available but not the big ones everyone wants lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on May 25, 2022, 10:45:44 AM
Oh, interesting--I hadn't noticed that there was a non-refundable fee for each reservation now.  That's new right?  I feel like before there was no penalty for canceling before the deadline.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: manamp88 on May 25, 2022, 10:50:45 AM
Yes, on the payment summary screen it will show up as "Service and Technology Fee".
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 25, 2022, 11:05:02 AM
Yea I think its somewhere around $29-35 for downtown hotels in the low $300/night range. Totally worth it (at least for me) to switch from a hotel that is downtown but not super close (20 min walk, 16 min shuttle, 14 min trolley ride) to a hotel that is in the Gaslamp and only an 8 minute walk from the convention center. Even more since our original hotel was on Shelter Island.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on May 25, 2022, 04:06:30 PM
Sofia Hotel wed through Sunday, one bed, available


Sent from my ???? using
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 26, 2022, 10:11:04 AM
Sofia Hotel is back up all days ;)

Edit: Sofia gone now
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 26, 2022, 10:49:49 AM
Hard Rock available SAT only 1 room
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 26, 2022, 10:52:18 AM
I just got the Hard rock Sat :D

I'll wait for Friday on another hotel since I'm only going Friday and Saturday I'm good with changing hotels for a day :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vpoulsen on May 26, 2022, 02:01:06 PM
So frustrating, soul crushing, annoying that I was either driving, sleeping or just could not get to a keyboard in time to grab a Manchester Grand Hyatt room when there were more available, and now I see the hotel still has plenty of rooms, but only if one is willing to spend $1300-1400 per night.  That hotel never gets more than $315 the rest of the year, and if they are going to participate in the lottery, then they should go all in.  It's just so cruel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on May 26, 2022, 02:26:10 PM
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So frustrating, soul crushing, annoying that I was either driving, sleeping or just could not get to a keyboard in time to grab a Manchester Grand Hyatt room when there were more available, and now I see the hotel still has plenty of rooms, but only if one is willing to spend $1300-1400 per night.  That hotel never gets more than $315 the rest of the year, and if they are going to participate in the lottery, then they should go all in.  It's just so cruel.
EVERY hotel keeps high end rooms available if you have enough cash.  Those have been available at any time over the last year at that price they just wait for some one desperate enough or for whom money doesn't matter.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 26, 2022, 02:46:18 PM
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So frustrating, soul crushing, annoying that I was either driving, sleeping or just could not get to a keyboard in time to grab a Manchester Grand Hyatt room when there were more available, and now I see the hotel still has plenty of rooms, but only if one is willing to spend $1300-1400 per night.  That hotel never gets more than $315 the rest of the year, and if they are going to participate in the lottery, then they should go all in.  It's just so cruel.

On the flip side, and this might not make you feel better, they take a risk holding out rooms from the lottery.  There's no guarantee they will get someone to rent rooms at that rate.  While the close hotels are pretty booked up right now, there is still plenty of inventory both 'downtown' and further out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 26, 2022, 03:22:18 PM
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On the flip side, and this might not make you feel better, they take a risk holding out rooms from the lottery.  There's no guarantee they will get someone to rent rooms at that rate.  While the close hotels are pretty booked up right now, there is still plenty of inventory both 'downtown' and further out.

If I remember correctly from 2019, these are the same rooms that a couple days before the con, go up on onpeak for like $900 a night.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 26, 2022, 03:29:33 PM
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If I remember correctly from 2019, these are the same rooms that a couple days before the con, go up on onpeak for like $900 a night.
 

Yeah MGH had a suite for that price on onpeak around first week of july
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: QTkeylala on May 26, 2022, 11:52:34 PM
Does anyone notice that Residence Inn Gaslamp Quarter is not even on the list at all?  I stayed there last 5 years.  I wonder why. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 27, 2022, 04:52:41 AM
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Does anyone notice that Residence Inn Gaslamp Quarter is not even on the list at all?  I stayed there last 5 years.  I wonder why.

Yes, I noticed that as well. It was on the lottery list, then nowhere to be found on the OnPeak hotels...not even as 'unavailable'. I wonder if they overbooked, and are hoping some people just cancel so they can fulfill the reservations they already have.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on May 27, 2022, 05:34:21 AM
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So frustrating, soul crushing, annoying that I was either driving, sleeping or just could not get to a keyboard in time to grab a Manchester Grand Hyatt room when there were more available, and now I see the hotel still has plenty of rooms, but only if one is willing to spend $1300-1400 per night.  That hotel never gets more than $315 the rest of the year, and if they are going to participate in the lottery, then they should go all in.  It's just so cruel.

 I didn't even see more rooms go live for Manchester when I saw the link go live on twitter. I've been watching it for the past week and I only see days before the con available not anything during. In addition, it was for 1 bed and single occupancy that I kept seeing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 27, 2022, 06:53:30 AM
Don't give up hope on the Manchester.  The deadline for deposit refunds is May 31, so some may yet open up then and even after.  We saw that the last time there was a hotel sale.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 27, 2022, 07:03:34 AM
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Don't give up hope on the Manchester.  The deadline for deposit refunds is May 31, so some may yet open up then and even after.  We saw that the last time there was a hotel sale.
Keep a real good lookout on June 1 on the list, and just hammer it over the course of that day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on May 27, 2022, 07:12:46 AM
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I didn't even see more rooms go live for Manchester when I saw the link go live on twitter. I've been watching it for the past week and I only see days before the con available not anything during. In addition, it was for 1 bed and single occupancy that I kept seeing.

When those rooms pop up, you've got to be vigilant and quick.

Like Data when he was locking out the Borg from the master computer (I so wish I could find that gif).  :)

Found the clip!!!

https://youtu.be/9E2_iCVIjJ4
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 27, 2022, 07:31:34 AM
Yeah it took me 47 page refreshes and changing dates until the HR appeared and was able to get it yesterday :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on May 27, 2022, 08:16:18 AM
The Sofia 1 Bed Single Occupancy for all days is available now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 27, 2022, 08:19:59 AM
As much as I can, I’ve had the page on a 45 second refresh….. and still nada…. They must come up when I’m having to do life
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 27, 2022, 08:23:39 AM
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The Sofia 1 Bed Single Occupancy for all days is available now.

This one keeps popping in and out, I wonder who keeps getting it and canceling it or is it just onpeak being onpeak lol
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 27, 2022, 10:30:46 AM
MGH is up SAT only  1 room

Edit: gone
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on May 27, 2022, 10:57:33 AM
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MGH is up SAT only  1 room

I cancelled a 2-bed room for July 20-24 at 10:27am. Only Saturday showed up in inventory? Must be holding some back.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 27, 2022, 11:05:51 AM
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I cancelled a 2-bed room for July 20-24 at 10:27am. Only Saturday showed up in inventory? Must be holding some back.

Aha...MGH trying to make that money.  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 27, 2022, 11:07:07 AM
Yup that's the one 2-bed. They'll prob release them on June 1st like 5 plus rooms 
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 27, 2022, 02:55:04 PM
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Aha...MGH trying to make that money.  ???
Yep. We'll probably see that room again the week before the con at $900 a night lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on May 27, 2022, 08:59:15 PM
going to drop a hotel indigo gaslamp 2 bed. will do so at 11:38 PM CDT. Note: no guarantee that OnPeak will immediately make it available.

edit: dropped. onpeak made it immediately available it seems
edit2: gone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: clumsycat on May 27, 2022, 09:51:44 PM
I grabbed it! Thank you for the heads up  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kimchi_paradise on May 28, 2022, 12:09:23 AM
I just let go of Hotel Republic, 1 King bed from Wed July 20 - Sun July 24.

Can't wait to see everyone soon!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on May 28, 2022, 07:43:45 AM
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I grabbed it! Thank you for the heads up  :)

Aw, this is why I love the forum!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 28, 2022, 10:20:53 AM
Love this too!! Alas, I need to stay more vigilant, those darn kids keep getting in my way:/
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on May 28, 2022, 10:15:33 PM
I just noticed the Sofia is up with one bed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 29, 2022, 07:26:41 PM
Hotel Indigo up all nights

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on May 29, 2022, 10:23:13 PM
The Sofia 1 Bed up all nights

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roybq on May 30, 2022, 07:06:35 PM
Sofia is back up for all nights (1 bed)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on May 30, 2022, 10:07:30 PM
I dropped an Intercontinental Bayfront for 5 nights king bed.  It's a great hotel, right outside the Midway and the maritime museum for anyone planning to do sightseeing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on May 31, 2022, 12:28:40 PM
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I dropped an Intercontinental Bayfront for 5 nights king bed.  It's a great hotel, right outside the Midway and the maritime museum for anyone planning to do sightseeing.
Isn’t that real close to the trolly too?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on May 31, 2022, 06:47:02 PM
Has anyone booked just 1 night through OnPeak?  Is the 2 night deposit still required?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on May 31, 2022, 08:17:44 PM
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Has anyone booked just 1 night through OnPeak?  Is the 2 night deposit still required?
Yeah I got the HR for Sat only last week, I've also done it 2019 MGH sat only. I never had to pay 2 night required deposit.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 31, 2022, 09:34:29 PM
Indigo is up all days.
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 01, 2022, 03:40:37 AM
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Yeah I got the HR for Sat only last week, I've also done it 2019 MGH sat only. I never had to pay 2 night required deposit.

Thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on June 01, 2022, 06:18:24 AM
Westgate Hotel 0.73 Miles
1 Bed double occupancy all days available
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 01, 2022, 07:46:14 AM
I was able to grab Westin Gaslamp for all 4 days yesterday on a random refresh, and cancelled my Bayfront. Seems like far more hotels are open than normal - might be a lower attended con in general.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 01, 2022, 08:05:18 AM
Just wondering, for those who still waiting for one of the big ones to pop up,
Did you guys cancelled your current hotel? or are you guys going to be willing to lose the deposit just to move closer to one of the big ones?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on June 01, 2022, 10:29:36 AM
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Isn’t that real close to the trolly too?


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It's probably gone now, but yes, like right across the street. I actually find this grouping of hotels pretty easy to get in and out of. The MMM was disappointing so I've preferred  these. I opted for springhill for the breakfast option.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on June 02, 2022, 06:29:35 AM
Do we know when the Onpeak system closes altogether?  I'm wondering if I can wait until I find out what I get in the parking lottery because that might change where I would be able to stay.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 02, 2022, 06:52:22 AM
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Do we know when the Onpeak system closes altogether?  I'm wondering if I can wait until I find out what I get in the parking lottery because that might change where I would be able to stay.

@jnyama (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4669)    Have not seen a specific date for that, but I see on my confirmation that changes are to be made through OnPeak on or before July 7.  Thinking the site will be open until then.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 02, 2022, 08:14:48 AM
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It's probably gone now, but yes, like right across the street. I actually find this grouping of hotels pretty easy to get in and out of. The MMM was disappointing so I've preferred  these. I opted for springhill for the breakfast option.

Right now, the worst case is the Westgate, which is an easy walk, and you can always stagger hotels to get better ones (saw the Hilton available for Saturday only, for instance). Shouldn't have been an issue cancelling.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 02, 2022, 08:55:32 AM
May I ask, do ya'll come from north, ,midwest or eastcoast?

I was born and raised in SD, my older brother owns a condo next to Petco park. The only reason I get hotels here is to feel the REAL sdcc experience lol

this forum is amazing tho all helping each other without a reason that's nice AF lol :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 02, 2022, 08:56:19 AM
So far not much movement…does anyone think we’ll see any more hotels pop up? I thought yesterday was the day to check…. But there was next to nothing…
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 02, 2022, 09:31:59 AM
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So far not much movement…does anyone think we’ll see any more hotels pop up? I thought yesterday was the day to check…. But there was next to nothing…

Been thinking that this is a bit different from prior years. Figure folk may be keeping what they have because everyone is coming! Or...maybe the hotels have put fewer rooms into the lottery, hoping folk will pay higher prices.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on June 02, 2022, 09:54:26 AM
There has been more downtown hotels readily available this year than any year in recent history.  It may not be top 3 rooms available....but there has been constantly decent rooms available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 02, 2022, 10:08:51 AM
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May I ask, do ya'll come from north, ,midwest or eastcoast?

I was born and raised in SD, my older brother owns a condo next to Petco park. The only reason I get hotels here is to feel the REAL sdcc experience lol

this forum is amazing tho all helping each other without a reason that's nice AF lol :D

east coast.  Love staying as close to the convention center as possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 02, 2022, 10:24:07 AM
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There has been more downtown hotels readily available this year than any year in recent history.  It may not be top 3 rooms available....but there has been constantly decent rooms available.

Yeah, I'm really confused as to what people are looking at. In prior years at this time, all we had was Mission Valley stuff constantly up and even stuff like the Coronado hotels would only pop up briefly. Even having the Republic and the Wyndam currently available for all days is unprecedented, much less me being able to pull a choice of multiple Gaslamp hotels casually in the last couple of days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: angi on June 02, 2022, 10:48:21 AM
Hotel Republic is nice and three blocks from the trolley.

In the past, there would be NO hotels downtown at this point. I think attendance will be lower due to Covid,which is fine with me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 02, 2022, 11:04:36 AM
In past years there were 2 deposit refund deadlines.  There was a bit of hotel drop movement after each one.  That is probably what I am missing this time around.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Boybugle1963 on June 02, 2022, 02:54:44 PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt is available all days! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 02, 2022, 02:58:08 PM
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Manchester Grand Hyatt is available all days!
Wow! 5 King rooms & 5 Double Q rooms!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: OnePromise on June 02, 2022, 03:20:45 PM
I think in 2019 OnPeak collected rooms that studios/people would give back and would release a bunch at a time. I think that allows people to get a full stay more easily.  But as with OnPeak, who knows?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on June 02, 2022, 03:28:29 PM
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@jnyama (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4669)    Have not seen a specific date for that, but I see on my confirmation that changes are to be made through OnPeak on or before July 7.  Thinking the site will be open until then.

Thanks!  I'll keep my eyes open and fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on June 02, 2022, 03:40:13 PM
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Manchester Grand Hyatt is available all days!

Saturday is not available, but Indigo has all days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 02, 2022, 05:09:46 PM
For the MGH, must be some of those $1500 a night ones they kept outside of onpeak hoping people would be desperate enough.
The Bayfront and MMM still have rooms so it's possible we will see them on onpeak as hotels try and get rid of too many rooms they kept.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 02, 2022, 07:06:59 PM
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For the MGH, must be some of those $1500 a night ones they kept outside of onpeak hoping people would be desperate enough.
The Bayfront and MMM still have rooms so it's possible we will see them on onpeak as hotels try and get rid of too many rooms they kept.

Nothing in the Bayfront now, but there's a room in MMM...  If you want to pay $1034/night.   ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Boybugle1963 on June 02, 2022, 07:31:14 PM
I think we may be witnessing a hotel strategy change because of the pandemic.  In 2014 I really wanted to stay at MMM, so we upped our budget and got a room there.  I think it was almost $600.00 a night.   I saw all the hotels still had rooms, but the rates were crazy high that year right before Con.  With revenues down during the height of the pandemic, I think all of the hotels will have goals of completely full occupancy.  Several other downtown hotels showed up this evening.  Hopefully this pattern will continue for all who hope to stay DT. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on June 02, 2022, 08:56:12 PM
Moxy  hotel one bed single or double occupancy available 7/20 to 7/24 $289 through Onpeak. 


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 02, 2022, 09:32:11 PM
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Nothing in the Bayfront now, but there's a room in MMM...  If you want to pay $1034/night.   ???

I just checked the Bayfront's website and their rates are $2094 to $2867 a night for con dates! I am pretty sure that's the highest rates I've seen of any of the hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 03, 2022, 06:07:46 AM
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I just checked the Bayfront's website and their rates are $2094 to $2867 a night for con dates! I am pretty sure that's the highest rates I've seen of any of the hotels.

I do not understand this pricing tactic at all.  Feels like price gouging.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on June 03, 2022, 06:20:01 AM
Supply and demand.  Other hotels with rooms outside of the block usually price those rooms at at least 5x their normal rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 03, 2022, 06:38:22 AM
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Supply and demand.  Other hotels with rooms outside of the block usually price those rooms at at least 5x their normal rate.

But who is really gonna book rooms at these astronomically absurd rates?  I mean...really...who? Not even big corps.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on June 03, 2022, 08:34:01 AM
You’ll be surprised, if you need to be there and at the last minute and you have the money, anything is possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 03, 2022, 08:42:07 AM
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You’ll be surprised, if you need to be there and at the last minute and you have the money, anything is possible.

Well sure, if and if. I am going to continue then conclude my mini rant with...Arghhhhh!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 03, 2022, 09:06:22 AM
I was able to get MGH for Friday only :)

So I got MGH Friday and HR Saturday, it's good I guess lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 03, 2022, 09:07:10 AM
And afterward you can write reviews about the top SDCC hotels... ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 03, 2022, 07:36:27 PM
Via lottery got the Manchester all nights so I’m set. Like an addiction keep checking onpeak though, only upgrade be my vain hope of if a room becomes available at HardRock
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 03, 2022, 08:24:08 PM
SDCC saying on IG these exclusive con rates won’t last long (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220604/a7372661a01b366944bce70709219b59.jpg)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 03, 2022, 10:03:46 PM
I can’t find that page at al… does it give any more info on the bio like it mentions? Thank you
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 03, 2022, 11:09:08 PM
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I can’t find that page at al… does it give any more info on the bio like it mentions? Thank you

The link just leads back to the comic con website hotel page. Doesn't say anything new about what their post was about.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 04, 2022, 06:50:04 AM
Got it! Thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 06, 2022, 01:40:51 PM
MGH up 5 plus rooms all days!
 Single and Two beds

;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on June 06, 2022, 02:06:39 PM
Embassy Suites Has July 17-24 1bed king

Hilton Gaslamp has July 20-23 1bed



Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 06, 2022, 02:09:45 PM
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MGH up 5 plus rooms all days!
 Single and Two beds

;)
Saw that! I still check multiple times a day even though got MGH via lottery. Only way I’ll let my room go if single room opens at HR haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 06, 2022, 02:12:34 PM
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Saw that! I still check multiple times a day even though got MGH via lottery. Only way I’ll let my room go if single room opens at HR haha

Haha yeah I keep constantly checking even tho I got MGH and HR :)

Good luck on the HR

;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 06, 2022, 02:18:52 PM
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Haha yeah I keep constantly checking even tho I got MGH and HR :)

Good luck on the HR

;)
Haha thanks. If ya let HR room go let me know ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lliving on June 06, 2022, 05:08:18 PM
Westgate 1 bed, double occupancy available, dates are 7/18 through 7/24
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Karilg on June 09, 2022, 09:13:10 AM
Hi everyone, I have an Embassy suites available if anyone is interested. Posted in the hotel request thread.

Claimed
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: debster on June 09, 2022, 11:25:52 AM
In case anyone is a Marriott Bonvoy member and is staying at a Marriott, earlier this week I got an email that was 20% off all e gift cards, so you might be able to use it to buy a gift card to reduce the actual cost of your hotel room.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on June 10, 2022, 05:58:19 PM
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In case anyone is a Marriott Bonvoy member and is staying at a Marriott, earlier this week I got an email that was 20% off all e gift cards, so you might be able to use it to buy a gift card to reduce the actual cost of your hotel room.

That's potentially a great discount for those staying at Marriott!

I see info about that online but I think you need to be one of the ones that got that email I think, looks like a customized link per customer and it expires end of today
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
  Also I think I turned off all emails anyway due to avoiding email floods, guess that goes against me this time  ;D


Edit: The way the website looks, you can actually send the gift card to someone else (in fact that's the way gift cards are normally intended to be used) (https://wwws-usa2.givex.com/cws4.0/marriottprcom/e-gifts/). So one person could buy it for someone else and get paid back if they wanted to coordinate that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 14, 2022, 07:59:17 AM
MMM, HBF, OMNI up 5 plus rooms!


;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 14, 2022, 08:11:30 AM
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MMM, HBF, OMNI up 5 plus rooms!


;)

Saw that! Almost did Omni switch but doing w-m so 5nights. It will just matter of being in right time of I’m at MGH but want to get Hard Rock
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on June 14, 2022, 08:41:36 AM
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Saw that! Almost did Omni switch but doing w-m so 5nights. It will just matter of being in right time of I’m at MGH but want to get Hard Rock

Omni is available W-M.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MrFunGuy on June 14, 2022, 09:03:39 AM
There are some hotel rooms listed here along with number of available rooms!
https://compass.onpeak.com/e/43CCI2022HIR/in/category/35084
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roybq on June 14, 2022, 10:49:35 AM
Thanks for the notice! I was able to get the Hilton Bayfront.  I can't believe it's still available long after I secured my room!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Car_Low on June 14, 2022, 03:36:12 PM
King suite for hard rock up on on peak for all days
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 14, 2022, 04:33:41 PM
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King suite for hard rock up on on peak for all days
Saw that :/ If was studio would’ve jumped on that with only 50$ difference with my MGH reservation
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 14, 2022, 11:07:43 PM
Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 15, 2022, 05:22:19 AM
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Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!
I think it was briefly. If u find yourself letting go of HR let me know. I’m staying 5nights at MGH but want hard rock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 15, 2022, 05:23:32 AM
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Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!

It was at that time.  At the moment, it showing availability, but not for all days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on June 16, 2022, 09:49:01 PM
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Manchester Grand Hyatt is available all days!

I''m worried if I add preview night their gonna make me add another deposit to my current reservation :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 17, 2022, 02:24:54 PM
Grand Hyatt just released a few rooms, single and double beds
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 17, 2022, 03:02:13 PM
MMM is up...all days
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 17, 2022, 03:10:56 PM
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Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!

I sent you a message! MMM is up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 17, 2022, 03:11:31 PM
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Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!
Go go go!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 17, 2022, 03:15:34 PM
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Was the MMM available for all days?
This is the only hotel I would give up the Hard Rock for!!
MGH and mmm available all days. if u get a room at mmm ill b interested in your hard rock room
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 17, 2022, 03:54:02 PM
Omni 1 bed is up all days. I’m looking for 2 beds either at Hard rock or Omni.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 17, 2022, 04:17:59 PM
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MGH and mmm available all days. if u get a room at mmm ill b interested in your hard rock room
If there was a way to give my Hard Rock reservation away I totally would! But my group refused to eat up the full cost of the refund.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 17, 2022, 04:35:52 PM
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If there was a way to give my Hard Rock reservation away I totally would! But my group refused to eat up the full cost of the refund.
what kind of room? Your able to transfer to someone else without losing deposit. The person your transfering room to would pay u the deposit, and youd call onpeak, and give onpeak the persons name & email and theyd make note in system and then youd give the person the reservation ID and when person calls onpeak onpeak changes all the info
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 17, 2022, 04:49:09 PM
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what kind of room? Your able to transfer to someone else without losing deposit. The person your transfering room to would pay u the deposit, and youd call onpeak, and give onpeak the persons name & email and theyd make note in system and then youd give the person the reservation ID and when person calls onpeak onpeak changes all the info

It's a 1 bed double occupancy $325 a night 21-24 (still trying to add that Wednesday) not sure what room type it is like a studio or suite or something.

Nevertheless thanks for the info. I honestly had no idea about this.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on June 17, 2022, 05:09:38 PM
MMM 20-23  double beds
AND
omni & hyatt

^^all open

per @Car_Low (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13) on our discord feed

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on June 17, 2022, 05:13:02 PM
I saw that there were double beds at MMM (which I really want), and I have a room with a single bed. I went to OnPeak to change the room, but even though doubles show on their page, the option isn’t available in my existing reservation. So I tried to call OnPeak, but of course they closed at 4:30pm Central Time until Monday… Ah well.

Fingers crossed for a sofa bed. Or - worst case scenario - I’ll toss an air mattress in my trunk when I drive down from LA.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on June 18, 2022, 04:07:16 AM
Has anyone changed their reservation yet?  I'm just wondering if you change hotels, whether they make you pay the non-refundable booking fee again, or only the difference if the new hotel is more expensive?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 18, 2022, 06:57:33 AM
Grand Hyatt is open all days. This has never happened before this late into the process.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on June 18, 2022, 01:44:32 PM
This happens frequently. In 2018, HBF rooms were available for all days as late as July 5
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 18, 2022, 02:46:25 PM
Ya more rooms will open up as peoples plans change last minute. I called a couple of the hotels directly, the clerks talked with both said same thing that they’ll be releasing rooms randomly to the block as gets closer to convention
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 18, 2022, 02:52:55 PM
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This happens frequently. In 2018, HBF rooms were available for all days as late as July 5
Yes...I got the HBF on July 8 in 2019!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: f22raptor on June 18, 2022, 03:24:41 PM
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Grand Hyatt is open all days. This has never happened before this late into the process.

Does this suggests a lower attendance rate for 2022?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 18, 2022, 03:41:02 PM
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Does this suggests a lower attendance rate for 2022?

Possibly...but I don't care!!! 

We're having Comic-Con!!! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on June 18, 2022, 05:40:03 PM
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Does this suggests a lower attendance rate for 2022?

I think so. A friend of a friend who works at one of the big 5 said they usually keep rooms to have availability for their business class folks (we all know the hotels really keep them hoping people going to the con will pay big bucks). As it gets closer to the con and in order to sell all rooms they will likely be releasing them bit by bit.
I think this is year will be the odd one out because not as many people will be going including those who despite not having badges still go and those who refunded their badges.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bball2026 on June 18, 2022, 06:03:46 PM
With so much hotel inventory still out there I believe that this year will be much more manageable in crowd sizes. A large company that just went through a major merger will have a smaller presence on the floor including bringing talent....
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 18, 2022, 06:26:27 PM
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Does this suggests a lower attendance rate for 2022?
I doubt we’ll b able to tell the difference. Think they posted about attendance records one year of 14 or 15 was 180k and since then it’s been 130-140k. Only time seems can tell is preview night of some years seems more crowded than other years and same for Sundays floor
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on June 18, 2022, 06:52:48 PM
I feel that its not because of the badge holder but alot of guess are not coming. There would of been alot of refuns for badges and we would of saw a badge sale early this year
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on June 18, 2022, 07:05:36 PM
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Has anyone changed their reservation yet?  I'm just wondering if you change hotels, whether they make you pay the non-refundable booking fee again, or only the difference if the new hotel is more expensive?

I would like to know the answer to this too. I have a room but I have friends that are further out. Based on reading of the room rates terms and conditions the text it makes it sound like one could switch hotels without losing their deposit, but in practice it doesn't seem like that. Is this something that you may have to call in? Would make it kind of difficult especially if the room is in high demand. Not sure if this is something I would want to go back to fix after the fact.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 20, 2022, 05:58:23 AM
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Ya more rooms will open up as peoples plans change last minute. I called a couple of the hotels directly, the clerks talked with both said same thing that they’ll be releasing rooms randomly to the block as gets closer to convention

For an hour. Then its scooped up. Not for multiple days in a row.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 20, 2022, 09:46:28 AM
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For an hour. Then its scooped up. Not for multiple days in a row.
Nope. Last week MGH, mmm, Omni & hard rock leased a few rooms with all nights available. Just have check often.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: arrogancy on June 20, 2022, 09:57:18 AM
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Nope. Last week MGH, mmm, Omni & hard rock leased a few rooms with all nights available. Just have check often.

Sorry quoted the wrong post here. Was responding to someone who was saying hotels were this available in years prior.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 22, 2022, 07:12:21 AM
Hard Rock up 1 room all days King Suite 325 per night

;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: karli2067 on June 22, 2022, 07:15:50 AM
omni is also showing available wed-sun
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 23, 2022, 01:05:34 PM
It looks like a 'new' hotel was added to the on peak selections

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

It's not on the shuttle route, but according to the map, it looks like it's close to Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, which is on the route.



Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 23, 2022, 01:12:59 PM
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It looks like a 'new' hotel was added to the on peak selections

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
It's a nice hotel in Little Italy...only has valet parking & it's $56/day. Nice view of the bay if you get the rooms that face that way.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 23, 2022, 04:14:11 PM
Marriott Gaslamp is up. And Westin Gaslamp.
Title: Downtown room for 4
Post by: peperryvt on June 26, 2022, 10:30:04 AM
I have a Studio Suite at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites for 7/17-24 that I'm trying to rent.  If I don't get some interest soon I'll have to turn it over to them to rent for me.  I've done that in the past.  They charge more than twice as much as I'm asking, but after fees and their cut I get about same or slightly less than renting it myself.

Is anyone interested in a Gaslamp district room that sleeps 4 for $1500 (all in cost, no resort fees or taxes added) for the full week of Comic Con?  The room has a partial kitchen, free wifi, and free breakfast every day.

https://tug2.com/timeshare-classifieds/search/results.aspx?ResortName=11589&
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on June 27, 2022, 10:03:29 AM
Crazy how many great rooms have been coming up.  I can't imagine me being willing to roll the dice and hope I could snag something this late......
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on June 27, 2022, 06:01:44 PM
Lol.  That's me, still trying to see if the Hampton becomes available for the whole time.  Something is definitely weird though, as the Holiday Inn went from having at least 5 king bedrooms to no king bed rooms to 3 king bedrooms in the last couple of days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Roshawn on June 27, 2022, 11:56:09 PM
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Crazy how many great rooms have been coming up.  I can't imagine me being willing to roll the dice and hope I could snag something this late......

It's much easier to gamble once you get SDCC parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 28, 2022, 04:09:53 AM
Indigo Gaslamp just put up multiple rooms all days
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on June 28, 2022, 07:25:51 AM
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Has anyone changed their reservation yet?  I'm just wondering if you change hotels, whether they make you pay the non-refundable booking fee again, or only the difference if the new hotel is more expensive?

Finally remembered to call and ask before they closed for the day.  They said at this point, if you cancel, switch, or otherwise modify your reservation you lose both the deposit and your booking fee unless you end up staying at least 2 nights at your original hotel.  They also said that they expect the rooms to be sent back to the hotels by 7/7, although some may go earlier or later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 30, 2022, 08:35:11 AM
MMM available all nights
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vwphibs on June 30, 2022, 08:41:52 AM
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MMM available all nights

Dang that went quick
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on June 30, 2022, 09:11:49 AM
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MMM available all nights

Just curious.  Do You remember how many rooms?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: vwphibs on June 30, 2022, 10:35:33 AM
All hotels are now unavailable. Guessing they got released back to the hotels
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 30, 2022, 10:50:02 AM
Is this the end of rooms being available through onpeak?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on June 30, 2022, 10:59:00 AM
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Is this the end of rooms being available through onpeak?
I called OnPeak to find out...I was told they sent over the preliminary lists to the hotels & to check back later today because hotels will probably open back up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 30, 2022, 11:01:48 AM
ahhhhh....theres still hope....thank you
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 30, 2022, 11:10:06 AM
No rooms available, they must be sorting the list. Probably in next hour or so rooms will get released again. Anyone have success of making reservation on their phone? not calling in but using phone browser? Heard it doesnt work all the time or glitches out?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on June 30, 2022, 11:13:19 AM
I made a res on my phone…. Worked fine. Granted it always feels a bit more real on a pc.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on June 30, 2022, 11:18:12 AM
They're back up and nothing new ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on June 30, 2022, 11:34:52 AM
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They're back up and nothing new ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
think some r like the moxy and grant and few more north like mile or so away
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nimitz on July 03, 2022, 06:41:39 AM
a couple questions
1) when will onpeak send out the hotel confirmation numbers so we can link our reservations to our loyalty programs
2) has anyone been able to use points to book a room before the next years dates are announced and keep their reservation
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 03, 2022, 07:26:37 AM
1). I think somewhere I saw the target was the 9th
2). Usually the next year’s dates are announced at the show.  But most hotels don’t do reservations more than 50 weeks out.  So that wouldn’t work.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: quantumslip on July 03, 2022, 08:26:03 AM
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a couple questions
1) when will onpeak send out the hotel confirmation numbers so we can link our reservations to our loyalty programs
2) has anyone been able to use points to book a room before the next years dates are announced and keep their reservation

You can actually attach the loyalty program now if they haven't sent over the info yet (YMMV if they already did); there should be a field in onpeak to enter this (frequent guest number).

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on July 04, 2022, 02:21:27 PM
FYI- Our OnPeak Hilton Bayfront reservation is showing up on our Hilton Honors account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 04, 2022, 02:29:44 PM
I'm sure I'll be getting an alert soon from my credit card company that The Omni Hotel has charged my whole stay ahead of time to my card like they have for the last two events.  :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 04, 2022, 02:36:44 PM
I never did see a place to put our Omni frequent guest number in On Peak - will the confirmation number be in the On Peak info?
eta: meaning the confirmation number that the hotel will recognize so that we can look up the reservation
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on July 04, 2022, 02:43:50 PM
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I never did see a place to put our Omni frequent guest number in On Peak - will the confirmation number be in the On Peak info?
eta: meaning the confirmation number that the hotel will recognize so that we can look up the reservation

I just looked & did not see the Hilton reservation # on my On Peak account reservation. I'm sure you will be able to add your Omni frequent guest # once the hotel has your reservation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 04, 2022, 02:57:21 PM
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I never did see a place to put our Omni frequent guest number in On Peak - will the confirmation number be in the On Peak info?
eta: meaning the confirmation number that the hotel will recognize so that we can look up the reservation
You had to add the Omni Select Guest loyalty number when you entered your credit card.
The hotel confirmation number should eventually show up in your Reservation Details in your onPeak online confirmation.
When logged in to the onPeak site, click on Folio, and then View Confirmation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 04, 2022, 03:08:06 PM
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You had to add the Omni Select Guest loyalty number when you entered your credit card.
The hotel confirmation number should eventually show up in your Reservation Details in your onPeak online confirmation.
When logged in to the onPeak site, click on Folio, and then View Confirmation.
Found it (the placeholder anyway) Thanks!!
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Hotel Confirmation Number:  Available approximately 1 week prior to the event for participating hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jim Watari on July 05, 2022, 07:56:11 AM
Does anybody see their Manchester Grand Hyatt reservations showing up yet?

I just checked and no joy
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 05, 2022, 08:16:29 AM
HR has available rooms on their site for 849 a night lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: RighteousRita on July 05, 2022, 09:13:24 AM
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Does anybody see their Manchester Grand Hyatt reservations showing up yet?

I just checked and no joy
It has two days available Thurs and Fri 2 beds single - quad occ only
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 05, 2022, 10:36:23 AM
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HR has available rooms on their site for 849 a night lol

LOL!!! is right!!!   ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 05, 2022, 11:36:11 AM
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Does anybody see their Manchester Grand Hyatt reservations showing up yet?

I just checked and no joy

@Jim Watari (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1237) Nothing here, either.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 05, 2022, 07:47:42 PM
Does anyone know that once after on peak transfers hotel reservations to our specific hotel, would we be able to cancel and get all of our money back? I know when reservations were tied to on peak the answer was no up until that specific deadline? Also once it shows up, will it let you add more dates with the comic con rate?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on July 05, 2022, 07:58:50 PM
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Does anyone know that once after on peak transfers hotel reservations to our specific hotel, would we be able to cancel and get all of our money back? I know when reservations were tied to on peak the answer was no up until that specific deadline? Also once it shows up, will it let you add more dates with the comic con rate?

I asked one hotel (Holiday Inn Bayside) when I was calling to ask about availability after the On Peak sales end, and they were unable to make a statement on whether the rate would go up or not...but the impression I got was that the rooms would go back into their regular inventory and would be priced at the non-sale rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on July 06, 2022, 06:59:13 AM
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Does anyone know that once after on peak transfers hotel reservations to our specific hotel, would we be able to cancel and get all of our money back? I know when reservations were tied to on peak the answer was no up until that specific deadline? Also once it shows up, will it let you add more dates with the comic con rate?
My reservation on the Hilton site says "Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation before 11:59 PM local hotel time on 14 Jul 2022. " I don't know if that means I would get all my money back or not...it kind of sounds like I would but I would always call and check with the hotel before canceling!
It is allowing me to "edit stay" to add more dates but when I click that the rates are very high(not OnPeak rates).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 06, 2022, 07:17:04 AM
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I asked one hotel (Holiday Inn Bayside) when I was calling to ask about availability after the On Peak sales end, and they were unable to make a statement on whether the rate would go up or not...but the impression I got was that the rooms would go back into their regular inventory and would be priced at the non-sale rate.

And I'm betting that non sale rate is higher.  Already some down town hotels that have inventory outside of on-peak are quoting higher rates than the on peak rate.

My first year (2015) as I was checking into my Shelter Island hotel, a couple made a reservation at the desk.  The rate they were quoted was $100 more per day than mine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 06, 2022, 07:23:44 AM
Yup just checked MMM they got rooms right now for 949 a night, HBF for 1101 a night lol 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 06, 2022, 07:29:41 AM
Only $949?  Usually their non-block rooms are over $1k!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 06, 2022, 07:43:23 AM
Sefton is right. While we are laughing at these prices (because we have in-block rooms), those hotels have been listing rooms for over $1,000 per night, so this is a decrease.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teriqueen on July 07, 2022, 06:33:55 AM
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Does anybody see their Manchester Grand Hyatt reservations showing up yet?

I just checked and no joy

Nope, still waiting. :-(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 07, 2022, 08:15:35 AM
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Nope, still waiting. :-(

Same, just checked and still nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 07, 2022, 08:17:09 AM
Nothing on my Bonvoy account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jim Watari on July 07, 2022, 09:00:29 AM
Did somebody say that by July 9 hotel reservations should be transferred?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 07, 2022, 09:03:06 AM
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Did somebody say that by July 9 hotel reservations should be transferred?
onPeak states one week before for the Omni Hotel. It may be different for others, but the reservations are usually transferred earlier than they say.

eta:  Looking at my confirmation, the Changes Policy lists 7/7/2022 as the final day onPeak can make changes. So maybe tomorrow for the Omni?

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Changes Policy
If you need to make any changes or cancellations to your reservation on or before 07/07/2022, make your changes online or call (877) 552-6642. Changes or cancellations to your reservation after this date must be made directly with Omni San Diego Hotel at 1-619-231-6664. All changes are based on availability.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on July 07, 2022, 09:06:06 AM
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Did somebody say that by July 9 hotel reservations should be transferred?
My reservation for the Hilton Bayfront was transferred over a few days ago.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 07, 2022, 11:12:02 AM
Don't we also get confirmation emails when the respective hotels get the reservations? Or am I not remembering correctly?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 07, 2022, 11:19:10 AM
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Don't we also get confirmation emails when the respective hotels get the reservations? Or am I not remembering correctly?

That may depend upon which hotel you booked.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 07, 2022, 11:24:45 AM
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Don't we also get confirmation emails when the respective hotels get the reservations? Or am I not remembering correctly?

It looks like it... I have emails from OnPeak about my reservation on 7/3/19 and 7/12/18. The 2018 one includes the hotel confirmation number, but the 2019 one is just a recap of the reservation and doesn't mention the trasnfer to the hotel itself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on July 07, 2022, 11:25:20 AM
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That may depend upon which hotel you booked.

Still waiting on my Marriott reservations to transfer over.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 07, 2022, 11:26:02 AM
Yeah my reservation is under my work email which is not tied to my Hilton Honors account...so once I get a confirmation number from Hilton then I can add it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 07, 2022, 11:26:58 AM
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Yeah my reservation is under my work email which is not tied to my Hilton Honors account...so once I get a confirmation number from Hilton then I can add it.

My reservation is under my husband's email, also not tied to my Marriott account. Definitely need the confirmation number.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 07, 2022, 11:32:17 AM
This is what it says on my On peak confirmation

"Hotel Confirmation Number:  Available approximately 1 week prior to the event for participating hotels."

so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 07, 2022, 11:58:24 AM
I looked at my OnPeak reservation and didn't have a MMM confirmation number. I keep checking my Bonvoy account to see if it will show up. I check in a week from Sunday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sefton42 on July 07, 2022, 06:53:28 PM
My MMM reservation is in my Bonvoy account now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 07, 2022, 08:39:49 PM
Did anyone who have MGH get theirs transferred over yet to their account? I haven't heard anything but I don't think on peak added my rewards member. I'm debating about adding a pre-stay at a Hilton, but their cancelation says free cancelation up until a certain date. I originally was thinking it meant I would get my amount back up until that date, but my friend said no. So we were going at it back and forth. What do you all think if a reservation has free cancelation
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 08, 2022, 08:29:08 AM
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My MMM reservation is in my Bonvoy account now.

Mine too!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 08, 2022, 09:15:24 AM
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This is what it says on my On peak confirmation

"Hotel Confirmation Number:  Available approximately 1 week prior to the event for participating hotels."

so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

That's what I see as well. We don't check in until the Wednedsay so I am guessing that is why I don't see one yet or in my Marriot account as compared to people checking in earlier.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Miterin on July 08, 2022, 09:22:01 AM
I really need it to hurry up and give us confirmation numbers lol. I have to add 2 days to mine and I’ve been waiting forever to do so.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 08, 2022, 09:32:25 AM
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That's what I see as well. We don't check in until the Wednedsay so I am guessing that is why I don't see one yet or in my Marriot account as compared to people checking in earlier.

I haven't checked OnPeak since Tuesday but my MMM reservation showed up in the Bonvoy app yesterday. We also check in Wednesday 7/20. We did put the rewards number in OnPeak when we paid the deposit though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 08, 2022, 10:30:54 AM
My MGH still hasn't transferred.  We check in on Tuesday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: jnyama on July 08, 2022, 01:43:54 PM
Lol. I like how Hilton Bayfront is offering rooms for +$1k a night now…”but with free parking!”
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 08, 2022, 02:15:22 PM
HR just lowered theirs for 786.50 a night lol

They call it the comic con rate  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on July 08, 2022, 02:25:27 PM
My MGH is in my account now!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on July 08, 2022, 04:06:03 PM
Looks like the on peak page has gone a bit wonky…. prices are way up
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 08, 2022, 04:14:39 PM
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Looks like the on peak page has gone a bit wonky…. prices are way up

And there's availability EVERYWHERE!!!


What's going on?

Actually...

The Map is showing availability everywhere, but the Gallery view is not reflecting that. 

Also,..

Now the Gallery view is showing The Pendry (Unavailable) ???  and. the. Residence Inn by Marriott Gaslamp Quarter (Unavailable)??? .

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 08, 2022, 04:23:34 PM
OnPeak just switched to an open sale. No more Comic-Con rates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 08, 2022, 05:19:05 PM
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My MGH is in my account now!

Lucky mine has not transferred over yet :(. Does it show that we can cancel or modify without penalty?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 08, 2022, 05:34:39 PM
When booking hotels right now on comic con's website beware of the free cancelation date. It's conflicting dates. On the main screen it says cancel by July 18, but for one of the hotels, if you view the hotel policy it is the 17th on further details. I also recommend you play around with prices. Take a look at the hotel's website and compare it with on peak. After I clicked the one with pay at hotel stay I noticed it's even more expensive than booking from the original website.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on July 09, 2022, 09:15:23 AM
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I'm sure I'll be getting an alert soon from my credit card company that The Omni Hotel has charged my whole stay ahead of time to my card like they have for the last two events.  :(

You called it.

https://twitter.com/sd_comic_con/status/1545752249711955969?s=21
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on July 09, 2022, 09:26:45 AM
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I'm sure I'll be getting an alert soon from my credit card company that The Omni Hotel has charged my whole stay ahead of time to my card like they have for the last two events.  :(

So they do this every year? I've never stayed at the Omni before but I am this year and was charged. What happens to your deposit?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 09, 2022, 09:32:19 AM
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So they do this every year? I've never stayed at the Omni before but I am this year and was charged. What happens to your deposit?
I usually call and get the entire amount refunded. They are not supposed to charge anything up front.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Gretchmarie on July 09, 2022, 09:56:28 AM
I wasn't charged last night. So I called Omni this morning they couldn't find my reservation, and told me to call On Peak. On Peak is closed until Monday, called back to Omni and they said that group reservaiton would call me back monday. I did use a debit card since it was one of those omni reservation posted grab it in 30 seconds . Didn't realize we were going to be charged the whole amount today so we hadn't moved anyting to savings . So now my anxiety brain is going to be" I know we are homeless all weekend."  Omni why do I do this?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 09, 2022, 12:20:19 PM
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So they do this every year? I've never stayed at the Omni before but I am this year and was charged. What happens to your deposit?

Omni warned people who booked not thru the comic con they were gonna get charged in email if u booked with them separately. Because onpeak transferred info to omni they probably charged your card automatically.  I wouldn't be surprised if they did that. Yet to do it without notice you can call your card to dispute and contact on peak as well. Yet they might not have control anymore wants it gets transferred
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jim Watari on July 09, 2022, 02:20:03 PM

My MGH reservation has been transferred from OnPeak . I had to call to confirm. I had to create a new World of Hyatt account (been a quite few years since my last stay at Hyatt) and because it's new they can add the reservation to the account until I check in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: TardisMom on July 09, 2022, 06:49:28 PM
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My MGH reservation has been transferred from OnPeak . I had to call to confirm. I had to create a new World of Hyatt account (been a quite few years since my last stay at Hyatt) and because it's new they can add the reservation to the account until I check in.

Thanks, just called and mine has transferred, too.  They're adding the loyalty number for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bmag on July 09, 2022, 06:51:21 PM
Not sure where to post this. I know it's a longshot, but I need a Close hotel like Hard Rock or MMM. Have younglings, and need something close for less hauling of my art supplies and kids. we would be really grateful! Thanks in advance everyone and have a great SDCC experience!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on July 10, 2022, 01:24:45 AM
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Not sure where to post this. I know it's a longshot, but I need a Close hotel like Hard Rock or MMM. Have younglings, and need something close for less hauling of my art supplies and kids. we would be really grateful! Thanks in advance everyone and have a great SDCC experience!

The Marriot Marquis Marine (MMM) is currently on the open sale for $623 a night 1 King Bed. Not sure if that fits your needs, but at this very last-minute stage you may not have much luck at getting a con-rat transfer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 10, 2022, 08:30:25 AM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on July 10, 2022, 11:06:50 AM
I have to check my card to see if Bayfront charged me or not. It's confusing cause it says 0 for payment after the initial money down. I wanted to know the balance but subtracted it myself.

Is anyone still looking for a hotel room to share? I posted on the thread but this is the only thread people are posting on so if you still need a room share head to the other thread.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teriqueen on July 11, 2022, 09:53:48 AM
[quote : author=TardisMom link=topic=12066.msg315814#msg315814 date=1657417768]
Thanks, just called and mine has transferred, too.  They're adding the loyalty number for me.
[/quote]

OK, this is kind of bizarre and a little funny, but I just called the MGH to check on my reservation, which has not yet shown up in my account. The operator who answered explained that there is ONE GUY there who is working on transferring the reservations one at a time to the hotel. She suggested that I email him: [email protected]. I'm going to email him now--I sure hope I wrote down his email address correctly.

Update: Armando rocks! He emailed me back with my hotel confirmation number a couple of hours later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on July 11, 2022, 11:37:12 AM
Hi all…. Posting here just in case anyone at the last minute needs to cancel a room,  I am still looking for hard rock Omni or Hilton bayfront… I know these are dream hotels but I just thought I would put it out there:)
 I do need two beds…. thank you so much!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on July 11, 2022, 11:40:30 AM
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Hi all…. Posting here just in case anyone at the last minute needs to cancel a room,  I am still looking for hard rock Omni or Hilton bayfront… I know these are dream hotels but I just thought I would put it out there:)
 I do need two beds…. thank you so much!

Are you looking for roommates? My friend and I have Bayfront
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bigteddy on July 11, 2022, 11:58:56 AM
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Are you looking for roommates? My friend and I have Bayfront

Thank you, but no…. It’s my son & I…. And I’d like my own room. But thank you!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bankkey on July 11, 2022, 03:50:53 PM
Hi All.  I have a room I no longer need.  Let me know if you’re interested!
Westin Gaslamp Quarter- 1 Bed.
2 Nights, Check in Thurs 7/21, out Sat 7/23
Total Cost $645.81
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teppope on July 11, 2022, 07:00:33 PM
Anyone have Hard Rock for only Tuesday night? Asking because I like having the keepsake key. Last time, someone helped me out and let me buy the key. Just asking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on July 11, 2022, 07:43:55 PM
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Anyone have Hard Rock for only Tuesday night? Asking because I like having the keepsake key. Last time, someone helped me out and let me buy the key. Just asking.
I do. Switched my flight & coming in day early & staying HR Tuesday night & rest of con at hyatt
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on July 11, 2022, 11:01:44 PM
Be careful. He may be using the key to have access to the hotel for the weekend.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 12, 2022, 12:56:45 PM
Interesting when I called Hyatt to see when on peak had open availability and it's the same rate as general to see if they will honor the comic con rate since I'm staying there for the next few days. They said my reservation was from Expedia. I'm like no I booked directly with on peak so it's weird if there saying that it's Expedia. So in on peak working with Expedia then?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 12, 2022, 01:09:50 PM
Its on peak, so you never know what's gonna happen until it happens lol


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 12, 2022, 08:52:22 PM
Also I noticed when it transferred over they gave me 2 double beds instead of 2 queen beds that on peak gave me. So its gonna be such a pain to contact them again :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: bball2026 on July 12, 2022, 09:33:45 PM
For folks that have MGH did the confirmation number show up in Onpeak? Just checked mine in Onpeak and still states awaiting confirmation number.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: teriqueen on July 13, 2022, 05:26:38 AM
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For folks that have MGH did the confirmation number show up in Onpeak? Just checked mine in Onpeak and still states awaiting confirmation number.

Mine did not. I didn't receive it until I emailed Armando at the MGH (see my slightly earlier post). I first tried to call the MGH directly (which is how other people have gotten their confirmation numbers), but the wait time for someone who could help with reservations was "more than 10 minutes." I also tried the chat feature on the Hyatt site, but that's useless because those guys don't know anything about specific hotels and had never heard of OnPeak. Finally, I called the MGH again and entered 7 to get an operator, and she told me to email Armando. He seems to be the only person who is transferring the OnPeak reservations to the hotel, but he replied within a couple of hours with my confirmation number. He also added my Hyatt rewards number to my reservation and changed my roommate's name for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tk415650 on July 13, 2022, 09:59:42 AM
Just checked Onpeak and my MGH reservation now has a confirmation number! Hooray - I can almost taste that salty San Diego sea breeze...!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 13, 2022, 10:12:46 AM
Same here, just checked my HR and the confirmation number is there! wooohoo!

7 more sleeps to go :D

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 13, 2022, 01:28:02 PM
Called On Peak and they confirmed my reservation was transferred to MMM

Got my MMM Confirmation number.  YAY!!!   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 13, 2022, 02:01:17 PM
My OMNI reservation doesn't have the confirmation number in On Peak yet. My husband made it, and I thought I could add the loyalty number later - lesson learned LOL (Like I will remember next year...)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on July 13, 2022, 04:23:31 PM
I looked at onpeak and there was a confirmation # there, I was able to confirm at Marriot Marquis website that my booking is there and looking good  :)

But this was annoying to see "Please note - A daily destination fee of USD 35 plus tax will be added to the room rate. The fee includes bike rental, food and beverage credit and more."
And in my current estimated invoice I see "Destination Amenity Fee-175.00"  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Car_Low on July 13, 2022, 05:11:47 PM
Hilton Bayfront workers might go on strike. Voting at the end of this week.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-hotel-workers-threaten-strike/509-0d6e2abd-fd71-4f81-9585-93cfba67b882
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 13, 2022, 07:38:10 PM
My confirmation number for the Omni Hotel was in the onPeak reservation system tonight, but they did not transfer my loyalty number over to the hotel.  I had to call the hotel to have it added so that the reservation would show up in my Omni account.
- @Angology (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=364)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 14, 2022, 05:33:15 AM
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My confirmation number for the Omni Hotel was in the onPeak reservation system tonight, but they did not transfer my loyalty number over to the hotel.  I had to call the hotel to have it added so that the reservation would show up in my Omni account.
- @Angology (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=364)
Thanks! I am seeing it there this morning. Looks like I have to call, too (but because it's not under my name). Did you put it in when you added your cc info in On Peak?

I am able to look it up, which is a big relief! I will try not to check it a million more times before next week LOL
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SteveD on July 14, 2022, 06:33:28 AM
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Thanks! I am seeing it there this morning. Looks like I have to call, too (but because it's not under my name). Did you put it in when you added your cc info in On Peak?

I am able to look it up, which is a big relief! I will try not to check it a million more times before next week LOL
Yes, I added my select guest number when I put the deposit down, but had to call the hotel to get the reservation added to my account,.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 14, 2022, 07:36:42 AM
Technically I can add my stay to my Marriott account online, but the system doesn't allow it until after the stay is complete.  I'm ok with that, but sometimes it can be done at check in, so I'll see if that's possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 14, 2022, 08:56:32 AM
That is so weird! I can see mine on my Bonvoy account right now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 14, 2022, 12:59:23 PM
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That is so weird! I can see mine on my Bonvoy account right now.

@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) .  Can you tell me how you got your stay added to your account?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 14, 2022, 03:40:20 PM
@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681)   When I booked with Onpeak, I gave them my frequent guest number. When they transferred the reservation to MMM, it was then atatched to my Bonvoy account, and showed up when I logged into Bonvoy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 14, 2022, 05:20:43 PM
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@sessionka (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5681)   When I booked with Onpeak, I gave them my frequent guest number. When they transferred the reservation to MMM, it was then atatched to my Bonvoy account, and showed up when I logged into Bonvoy.

I missed that, but then again, I didn't do the original booking, as I got my room thru the exchange, so it may not have been an option for me. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 15, 2022, 10:23:40 AM
Whew - got everything sorted. Adding my number transferred the reservation to me, so the address that was entered incorrectly (wrong city, for some reason, and a bogus zip code) was cleared up as a result.

I am letting out a huge sigh of relief!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: manamp88 on July 15, 2022, 12:40:11 PM
Hi,

I did the same, I called the hotel, and stated to confirm my reservation but also I forgot to add my Marriott Bonvoy number, which they added for me.

Logged into my Marriot Bonvoy account , and poof ! it was now loaded in. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Verdant on July 15, 2022, 01:16:39 PM
If anyone wants room at MGH, let me know. I have one trying to let go
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on July 17, 2022, 09:06:51 PM
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OK, this is kind of bizarre and a little funny, but I just called the MGH to check on my reservation, which has not yet shown up in my account. The operator who answered explained that there is ONE GUY there who is working on transferring the reservations one at a time to the hotel. She suggested that I email him: [email protected]. I'm going to email him now--I sure hope I wrote down his email address correctly.

Update: Armando rocks! He emailed me back with my hotel confirmation number a couple of hours later.

Your lucky armando has replied back. Ive emailed him and haven't heard back in a few days. Tomorrow is the last day to cancel at MGH for a full refund. So im glad their not following onpeak with no refunds at all
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Telly-tel on July 18, 2022, 03:53:59 AM
Onpeak just sent me an email yesterday with my hotel confirmation number.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 18, 2022, 07:08:36 AM
OnPeak sent my one yesterday too… about 6 hours after I had checked in!  :o
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Godolphin on July 18, 2022, 11:34:42 AM
So it's my first time staying at MMM, I looked up my reservation in the Marriott Bonvoy app and the total cost is $140 more than the total from my Onpeak booking. The $140 extra is a $35 per night resort fee.
Is this normal in years past?
Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 18, 2022, 12:37:27 PM
We checked in yesterday and they told us that the Comic Con rate does not have the resort fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: lowgun on July 19, 2022, 01:13:35 PM
anyone check in today and get told the dates dont match whats in the email? i even called hotel a few days ago to confirm but now we lost a few days ugh. SD GL Marriott
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 19, 2022, 01:29:48 PM
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anyone check in today and get told the dates dont match whats in the email? i even called hotel a few days ago to confirm but now we lost a few days ugh. SD GL Marriott
Not sure if the OnPeak Hotel Desk is open in Sails, can you try that? Badge pickup hours open until 5pm.



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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 20, 2022, 07:06:15 AM
Anyone staying at HBF? I want to wish y’all good luck! Be patient, the strike just happened (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220720/e47bd898b2483b11f9bfced28a20daeb.jpg)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: madfly on July 20, 2022, 07:32:42 AM
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Anyone staying at HBF? I want to wish y’all good luck! Be patient, the strike just happened (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220720/e47bd898b2483b11f9bfced28a20daeb.jpg)


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UGH! What a nightmare! :o
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 20, 2022, 07:37:28 AM
Oh no. I had a spa appointment at the HBF later today. Guess I'd better call and cancel. (I won't cross a picket line.)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: chocolateshake on July 20, 2022, 10:13:15 AM
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Anyone staying at HBF? I want to wish y’all good luck! Be patient, the strike just happened

It may not just be about people staying at HBF.  The Indigo Balloom is there.  Where will the picket line be?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mel on July 20, 2022, 10:22:33 AM
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Oh no. I had a spa appointment at the HBF later today. Guess I'd better call and cancel. (I won't cross a picket line.)

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As a proud union member (of a different union) I really appreciate that!! I understand those with room reservations can't do anything, but cancelling other activities is awesome and I appreciate people who see it as something other than a personal inconvenience to themselves. ^5!!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 20, 2022, 10:43:52 AM
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It may not just be about people staying at HBF.  The Indigo Balloom is there.  Where will the picket line be?
The lines are located at each of the entrances: door out to the promenade, the other side when walking to Starbucks, and the doors at the main lobby.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Iris on July 20, 2022, 07:20:09 PM
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The lines are located at each of the entrances: door out to the promenade, the other side when walking to Starbucks, and the doors at the main lobby.

I'll be checking in tomorrow for HBF. I guess I'll warn my friends who won't know about it to expect it. Like Mel said, we're kind of locked into our hotel reservation and there isn't terribly much to do about that unfortunately at this stage in the event even though I'd prefer to not cross a picket line when possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Mel on July 20, 2022, 10:28:56 PM
The union and HBF reached an agreement tonight! Things should be back to normal tomorrow

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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 21, 2022, 09:19:37 AM
Has anyone checked in earlier than the time they say to check in like 3PM?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: twiley79 on July 21, 2022, 10:21:33 AM
Yes, I checked in two hours early yesterday. It can’t hurt to ask and if the say no you can leave your bags with the bellman until you are ready to check in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on July 21, 2022, 11:52:27 AM
Yes I checked in at 9 yesterday and the room was ready :)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 25, 2022, 01:39:11 PM
Is it too soon to leave hotel feedback in the hotels reviews thread? I really want to share my disappointing experience staying at the Hardrock.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on July 25, 2022, 01:43:02 PM
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Is it too soon to leave hotel feedback in the hotels reviews thread? I really want to share my disappointing experience staying at the Hardrock.
I stayed there a few years ago but I had a friend stay there this year and she was charged $15 to replace her misplaced key card
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 25, 2022, 01:43:54 PM
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Is it too soon to leave hotel feedback in the hotels reviews thread? I really want to share my disappointing experience staying at the Hardrock.
Oooh, I wanna hear...


I went to Fandom Thursday night and walking around there it was soooooo loud, I don't know how peeps there slept...so I'd love to hear it all!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: MarvelGurl on July 25, 2022, 01:45:21 PM
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I stayed there a few years ago but I had a friend stay there this year and she was charged $15 to replace her misplaced key card

That is one of the craziest hotel charges I’ve ever heard of.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 25, 2022, 01:49:15 PM
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Is it too soon to leave hotel feedback in the hotels reviews thread? I really want to share my disappointing experience staying at the Hardrock.
It's never too soon! I just got back home, so I had not had a chance to put up the reminders

Leave your review in this thread. The first post has the format.
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6079.0

Then I will add it to the review thread.
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5513.0

(You can talk about it here, too - since you got everyone curious LOL)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on July 25, 2022, 01:54:32 PM
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That is one of the craziest hotel charges I’ve ever heard of.
Especially since I lost count of how many times the Bayfront replaced my missing,lost, or forgotten keycard d. My only complaints for Hilton Bayfront ,well outside of the one day housekeeping strike, was the digital key wouldn’t work for elevator lkike it said it would, and I couldn’t get a late check out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 25, 2022, 03:20:18 PM
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It's never too soon! I just got back home, so I had not had a chance to put up the reminders

Leave your review in this thread. The first post has the format.
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6079.0

Then I will add it to the review thread.
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5513.0

(You can talk about it here, too - since you got everyone curious LOL)

Oh ok! I just didn't want to leave a long rant of a post lol. It's was just generally a bad experience at that hotel where the only good thing I can say about the hotel was that it was close to the con center. I can share a few highlights.
It started even before I checked in. I drove there and it was an adventure to get to valet. They didn't believe me that i was staying there. I had my email, reservation but i figured they were just being strict.Than upon check in they wanted to charge $25 a day for wifi and amenities like the pool, gym, 207 lounge etc. All those amenities are closed because some celebrities are staying there and some of those have been reserved for parties. I tild her that too and front desk agent just laughed. I have their rewards program and the front desk agent said she never heard of the program when i mentioned it to her. Her manager came and said the rewards program doesn't do anything . I am like ok well thanks for letting me know. Also we weren't allowed to wait in the lobby. I was waiting for a friend for dinner and the hotel staff said I can't wait in the lobby and sent me to my room. She says go back upstairs or wait outside! I've never stayed at a hotel where the lobby is forbidden to wait in. Day 2 I was only allowed to use 1 elevator because the other 2 were just for celebrities. I thought ok whatever but than the day of EW party they wouldn't me use any of the elevators to get to my room on the 7th floor. They told me to go to the other end of the hotel and use those or take the stairs. When I tried to take the car out they said they weren't taking valet calls because of the party. So I paid 50 a night to have my car trapped behind celebrities cars. Checkout time came and I asked for bell service and no one came. Called again and the guy said oh we forgot we are busy. At this point I just want to leave and get my car from valet but plot twist they aren't 0taking valet calls. So me and my group go downstairs finally get a guy to find our car. 3 trips up and down to get our stuff in the car. I should mentioned that I tried to checked out like 5 times and never got my bill. I finally get a txt 3 hours later saying I checked out. I will never stay at the Hardrock again. I will say that most people staying there were industry people but the hotel needs to decide if they want to be a celebrity hotel like The Pendry or a half assed hotel experience for us regular folks.
Edit to add that the hotel was insanely noisy at all times of the day! You know your hotel stay was bad when the noise level wasn't even the worst thing about the stay. And l never received my hotel folio. I emailed them already.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 25, 2022, 03:43:33 PM
Holy shnikies! That warrants an email thread as well as a social media rant (whichever networks work) to bubble that story up. I mean, that's almost criminal to charge that kinda money and then that's the experience you get...just wow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 25, 2022, 03:50:23 PM
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Holy shnikies! That warrants an email thread as well as a social media rant (whichever networks work) to bubble that story up. I mean, that's almost criminal to charge that kinda money and then that's the experience you get...just wow.
I probably should have said something to them but i just didn't want to be that person. I tried to be understanding but my patience only went so far. I just don't like the feeling of being treated like this. I hope my experience will help and save others from going through this in the future.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 25, 2022, 07:19:25 PM
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I probably should have said something to them but i just didn't want to be that person. I tried to be understanding but my patience only went so far. I just don't like the feeling of being treated like this. I hope my experience will help and save others from going through this in the future.
Well, this makes it easy...taking Hard Rock off the list going forward...that's just awful.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on July 25, 2022, 08:01:56 PM
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Oh ok! I just didn't want to leave a long rant of a post lol. It's was just generally a bad experience at that hotel where the only good thing I can say about the hotel was that it was close to the con center. I can share a few highlights.
It started even before I checked in. I drove there and it was an adventure to get to valet. They didn't believe me that i was staying there. I had my email, reservation but i figured they were just being strict.Than upon check in they wanted to charge $25 a day for wifi and amenities like the pool, gym, 207 lounge etc. All those amenities are closed because some celebrities are staying there and some of those have been reserved for parties. I tild her that too and front desk agent just laughed. I have their rewards program and the front desk agent said she never heard of the program when i mentioned it to her. Her manager came and said the rewards program doesn't do anything . I am like ok well thanks for letting me know. Also we weren't allowed to wait in the lobby. I was waiting for a friend for dinner and the hotel staff said I can't wait in the lobby and sent me to my room. She says go back upstairs or wait outside! I've never stayed at a hotel where the lobby is forbidden to wait in. Day 2 I was only allowed to use 1 elevator because the other 2 were just for celebrities. I thought ok whatever but than the day of EW party they wouldn't me use any of the elevators to get to my room on the 7th floor. They told me to go to the other end of the hotel and use those or take the stairs. When I tried to take the car out they said they weren't taking valet calls because of the party. So I paid 50 a night to have my car trapped behind celebrities cars. Checkout time came and I asked for bell service and no one came. Called again and the guy said oh we forgot we are busy. At this point I just want to leave and get my car from valet but plot twist they aren't 0taking valet calls. So me and my group go downstairs finally get a guy to find our car. 3 trips up and down to get our stuff in the car. I should mentioned that I tried to checked out like 5 times and never got my bill. I finally get a txt 3 hours later saying I checked out. I will never stay at the Hardrock again. I will say that most people staying there were industry people but the hotel needs to decide if they want to be a celebrity hotel like The Pendry or a half assed hotel experience for us regular folks.
Edit to add that the hotel was insanely noisy at all times of the day! You know your hotel stay was bad when the noise level wasn't even the worst thing about the stay. And l never received my hotel folio. I emailed them already.
I’ve stayed there a few times and it’s always like that. I was there again this year and I’m over it, won’t be going back. No one was rude to me but that’s probably only bc I have stayed there enough to “know my place” and follow their rules. It doesn’t feel nice to be treated that way. There are a lot of other hotels, several just as close to the convention center, and all of them offer  better amenities to con goers, I’ll be giving them my business instead.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 25, 2022, 08:29:21 PM
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I’ve stayed there a few times and it’s always like that. I was there again this year and I’m over it, won’t be going back. No one was rude to me but that’s probably only bc I have stayed there enough to “know my place” and follow their rules. It doesn’t feel nice to be treated that way. There are a lot of other hotels, several just as close to the convention center, and all of them offer  better amenities to con goers, I’ll be giving them my business instead.


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I was looking for the right words but your right I think I didn't "know my place". I also didn't do enough research about others past experiences like I normally would have because this was my first con since the pandemic. I've stayed at MMM, MGH, courtyard marriott and Westin, they were all good experiences (except the courtyard was haunted but thats for another day). I guess I am shocked how this hotel being of moderate quality can get away with treating people like this (their rooms are dated and were probably new 20 years ago). I now at least know it wasn't just me. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on July 25, 2022, 09:35:38 PM
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I was looking for the right words but your right I think I didn't "know my place". I also didn't do enough research about others past experiences like I normally would have because this was my first con since the pandemic. I've stayed at MMM, MGH, courtyard marriott and Westin, they were all good experiences (except the courtyard was haunted but thats for another day). I guess I am shocked how this hotel being of moderate quality can get away with treating people like this (their rooms are dated and were probably new 20 years ago). I now at least know it wasn't just me. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I've always thought the noise level was the top reason to avoid the Hard Rock, but it seems your experience reinforced that it wasn't the right pick for my Con experience. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that! I've stayed at the MGH past years, and this year at the Hilton Gaslamp. Both had their pros and cons, but definitely were stays I'd easily recommend to most people. Hard Rock seems like a coin-flip at this rate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: ozzz on July 26, 2022, 07:25:30 AM
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Oh ok! I just didn't want to leave a long rant of a post lol. It's was just generally a bad experience at that hotel where the only good thing I can say about the hotel was that it was close to the con center. I can share a few highlights.
It started even before I checked in. I drove there and it was an adventure to get to valet. They didn't believe me that i was staying there. I had my email, reservation but i figured they were just being strict.Than upon check in they wanted to charge $25 a day for wifi and amenities like the pool, gym, 207 lounge etc. All those amenities are closed because some celebrities are staying there and some of those have been reserved for parties. I tild her that too and front desk agent just laughed. I have their rewards program and the front desk agent said she never heard of the program when i mentioned it to her. Her manager came and said the rewards program doesn't do anything . I am like ok well thanks for letting me know. Also we weren't allowed to wait in the lobby. I was waiting for a friend for dinner and the hotel staff said I can't wait in the lobby and sent me to my room. She says go back upstairs or wait outside! I've never stayed at a hotel where the lobby is forbidden to wait in. Day 2 I was only allowed to use 1 elevator because the other 2 were just for celebrities. I thought ok whatever but than the day of EW party they wouldn't me use any of the elevators to get to my room on the 7th floor. They told me to go to the other end of the hotel and use those or take the stairs. When I tried to take the car out they said they weren't taking valet calls because of the party. So I paid 50 a night to have my car trapped behind celebrities cars. Checkout time came and I asked for bell service and no one came. Called again and the guy said oh we forgot we are busy. At this point I just want to leave and get my car from valet but plot twist they aren't 0taking valet calls. So me and my group go downstairs finally get a guy to find our car. 3 trips up and down to get our stuff in the car. I should mentioned that I tried to checked out like 5 times and never got my bill. I finally get a txt 3 hours later saying I checked out. I will never stay at the Hardrock again. I will say that most people staying there were industry people but the hotel needs to decide if they want to be a celebrity hotel like The Pendry or a half assed hotel experience for us regular folks.
Edit to add that the hotel was insanely noisy at all times of the day! You know your hotel stay was bad when the noise level wasn't even the worst thing about the stay. And l never received my hotel folio. I emailed them already.

I'm sorry you had to go through that, that's horrible :(
I actually had a good experience there everyone was nice to me I even got free drinks at both bars met some cool ppl,
I was able to use all elevators, and yeah the noise was kinda bad in the morning but I just put headphones on.
I saw some ppl just hanging out in the lobby at a table charging their phones idk why they told you to go to your room that sux.
I was walking to my room late when some ppl from the EW party invited me to an after party that was nice and fun!
Again I'm sorry you had a bad time there :(

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Deathbyjackal on July 26, 2022, 11:14:26 AM
This is a little early, but the Horton Grand has rooms available for the SDCC dates next year. Booking through Hotels.com allows you to pay at the hotel as well, no pre-pay needed.

Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Nyjin on July 26, 2022, 12:59:00 PM
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This is a little early, but the Horton Grand has rooms available for the SDCC dates next year. Booking through Hotels.com allows you to pay at the hotel as well, no pre-pay needed.

Did the Horton Grand have events this year? Normally I hear about the Theatre hosting a few Comic-Con related offerings.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: dolphina on July 26, 2022, 02:22:45 PM
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This is a little early, but the Horton Grand has rooms available for the SDCC dates next year. Booking through Hotels.com allows you to pay at the hotel as well, no pre-pay needed.
That is great, unfortunately with only 1 queen bed in the rooms it won’t work for me and my family but for a single person or couple this would be awesome. No worries for next year hotel
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Old Man Grey on July 26, 2022, 02:30:34 PM
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Did the Horton Grand have events this year? Normally I hear about the Theatre hosting a few Comic-Con related offerings.
No. One of my volunteer assignments was holding a sign that said limited signings and Horton. I asked my supervisor about it, and he said there wasn't anything there and they were just using old signs. Someone asked me who "Horton" was.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rabbitwarren on July 26, 2022, 03:06:01 PM
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I was looking for the right words but your right I think I didn't "know my place". I also didn't do enough research about others past experiences like I normally would have because this was my first con since the pandemic. I've stayed at MMM, MGH, courtyard marriott and Westin, they were all good experiences (except the courtyard was haunted but thats for another day). I guess I am shocked how this hotel being of moderate quality can get away with treating people like this (their rooms are dated and were probably new 20 years ago). I now at least know it wasn't just me. Thank you for sharing your experience.

It certainly wasn’t just you. While not rude, I found them to be quite unhelpful and disorganized when I stayed there.  I can certainly see the celeb appeal, but I’d rather stay at the Marriott and HBF.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 26, 2022, 04:13:35 PM
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It certainly wasn’t just you. While not rude, I found them to be quite unhelpful and disorganized when I stayed there.  I can certainly see the celeb appeal, but I’d rather stay at the Marriott and HBF.
Now that I've had time to reflect, I just chalk up the whole thing as a learning experience albeit a not so pleasant one. I still had fun at the con and it was cool to be in elevators with celebs(for like 5 mins) but like you,I would prefer the MMM or other better hotels and a nice hotel stay. Hopefully my experience can help others in the future.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 26, 2022, 04:18:28 PM
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This is a little early, but the Horton Grand has rooms available for the SDCC dates next year. Booking through Hotels.com allows you to pay at the hotel as well, no pre-pay needed.
The MGH has all room types available for 2023 but its pricey at $1700 a night. Just throwing that out there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: beadrbop on July 26, 2022, 08:14:22 PM
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I stayed there a few years ago but I had a friend stay there this year and she was charged $15 to replace her misplaced key card

Yup that happened to me on Saturday night. I had a complete melt down. Broke down and cried. It wasn’t so much about the dang money it had to do with not being able to use the elevator. I have issues walking and bad knees so all I wanted to do was just go to my room and finish working. I had been so excited to stay at the Hard Rock but no way in Hades will I ever stay there again. I was exhausted from doing press rooms so it was the last straw with losing my key. I had been in the same press rooms as some of the celebs so I was tired of being treated as not worthy in HR’s eyes to use the same elevator as they were using. (Yah I know petty) At least a few guards took pity on me when they saw the ADA sticker on my badge and would let me use it.

The biggest issue that I had was the actual room I was assigned. Mind you I was super happy with the location. Arrived on Monday way ahead of the crowds. The room I was given was on the second floor #230. It was directly above the loading dock. Not an issue until preview night all the way through Saturday. Trucks would unload directly under us and outside on the street from 8 pm through 3 am sometimes. I knew the hotel would be noisy but this was way too much. The bed was super comfy but it was hard to stay asleep. The hallway outside our room also was a main way for the staff to cut through so we could hear the security detail radios at 4:59 am every day of the con. I will write a review on the hotel thread soon. Just wanted to chime in and give a warning to any that might get stuck with the same room we had. It is definitely a party hotel and they do value the celebrities. Just wish they also valued those of us who are actually paying for the room and not a studio with deep pockets. Location was great so that was a positive.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: susanml10881 on July 26, 2022, 09:03:11 PM
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I stayed there a few years ago but I had a friend stay there this year and she was charged $15 to replace her misplaced key card

That is pretty stinky. Never been charged for a key replacement at other hotels. I wonder if it’s because you have to show your key to get in, they’re trying to dissuade you from selling your key or having more people in your room but $15 isn’t really a barrier to either. Idk.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on July 26, 2022, 09:17:12 PM
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The MGH has all room types available for 2023 but its pricey at $1700 a night. Just throwing that out there.

Two things...

1.  I hope you do put your review of the Hard Rock on the hotel review thread

2.  Do we have dates for next year.  I want to see what MMM is charging.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rallyv on July 26, 2022, 09:23:54 PM
Next years dates are one day shifted from this year (starting 7/19 for preview night, ending sunday 7/23).

Also hot tip for people who's blackout shades don't fully close and need complete darkness for sleep (like my vampire of a wife). Take one of the pants hangers that are almost always provided in hotels and use it to clip the blinds closed. We've done it multiple years and it's a really good tip.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 26, 2022, 09:58:31 PM
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Yup that happened to me on Saturday night. I had a complete melt down. Broke down and cried. It wasn’t so much about the dang money it had to do with not being able to use the elevator. I have issues walking and bad knees so all I wanted to do was just go to my room and finish working. I had been so excited to stay at the Hard Rock but no way in Hades will I ever stay there again. I was exhausted from doing press rooms so it was the last straw with losing my key. I had been in the same press rooms as some of the celebs so I was tired of being treated as not worthy in HR’s eyes to use the same elevator as they were using. (Yah I know petty) At least a few guards took pity on me when they saw the ADA sticker on my badge and would let me use it.

The biggest issue that I had was the actual room I was assigned. Mind you I was super happy with the location. Arrived on Monday way ahead of the crowds. The room I was given was on the second floor #230. It was directly above the loading dock. Not an issue until preview night all the way through Saturday. Trucks would unload directly under us and outside on the street from 8 pm through 3 am sometimes. I knew the hotel would be noisy but this was way too much. The bed was super comfy but it was hard to stay asleep. The hallway outside our room also was a main way for the staff to cut through so we could hear the security detail radios at 4:59 am every day of the con. I will write a review on the hotel thread soon. Just wanted to chime in and give a warning to any that might get stuck with the same room we had. It is definitely a party hotel and they do value the celebrities. Just wish they also valued those of us who are actually paying for the room and not a studio with deep pockets. Location was great so that was a positive.

I am so sorry you had to go through all that. I feel your pain. It's just a horrible feeling being treated as lesser. I feel like the Hardrock should just be like the Pendry and only be for industry people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on July 26, 2022, 10:08:41 PM
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Two things...

1.  I hope you do put your review of the Hard Rock on the hotel review thread

2.  Do we have dates for next year.  I want to see what MMM is charging.   :)

I will definitely leave a review, I just want to make sure I leave one that is helpful. I also contacted the hotel and I am waiting for a reply.
The dates for 2023 are July 20-23 with preview night on July 19th.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 27, 2022, 10:28:22 AM
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Next years dates are one day shifted from this year (starting 7/19 for preview night, ending sunday 7/23).

Also hot tip for people who's blackout shades don't fully close and need complete darkness for sleep (like my vampire of a wife). Take one of the pants hangers that are almost always provided in hotels and use it to clip the blinds closed. We've done it multiple years and it's a really good tip.
I do this all the time, too!! I said once, "if only I had a clip", and a light bulb went off over DH's head, and he came out with one of the hangers. That is a great tip - thanks for sharing it!
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Angology on July 27, 2022, 10:32:35 AM
FYI - I started the 2023 Hotel Discussion thread  ;D
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12538.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on August 09, 2022, 02:58:55 PM
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FYI - I started the 2023 Hotel Discussion thread  ;D
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12538.0
and this thread is un-stickied
the 23 thread is stickied
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Sakura17 on October 05, 2022, 11:01:38 PM
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Oh ok! I just didn't want to leave a long rant of a post lol. It's was just generally a bad experience at that hotel where the only good thing I can say about the hotel was that it was close to the con center. I can share a few highlights.
It started even before I checked in. I drove there and it was an adventure to get to valet. They didn't believe me that i was staying there. I had my email, reservation but i figured they were just being strict.Than upon check in they wanted to charge $25 a day for wifi and amenities like the pool, gym, 207 lounge etc. All those amenities are closed because some celebrities are staying there and some of those have been reserved for parties. I tild her that too and front desk agent just laughed. I have their rewards program and the front desk agent said she never heard of the program when i mentioned it to her. Her manager came and said the rewards program doesn't do anything . I am like ok well thanks for letting me know. Also we weren't allowed to wait in the lobby. I was waiting for a friend for dinner and the hotel staff said I can't wait in the lobby and sent me to my room. She says go back upstairs or wait outside! I've never stayed at a hotel where the lobby is forbidden to wait in. Day 2 I was only allowed to use 1 elevator because the other 2 were just for celebrities. I thought ok whatever but than the day of EW party they wouldn't me use any of the elevators to get to my room on the 7th floor. They told me to go to the other end of the hotel and use those or take the stairs. When I tried to take the car out they said they weren't taking valet calls because of the party. So I paid 50 a night to have my car trapped behind celebrities cars. Checkout time came and I asked for bell service and no one came. Called again and the guy said oh we forgot we are busy. At this point I just want to leave and get my car from valet but plot twist they aren't 0taking valet calls. So me and my group go downstairs finally get a guy to find our car. 3 trips up and down to get our stuff in the car. I should mentioned that I tried to checked out like 5 times and never got my bill. I finally get a txt 3 hours later saying I checked out. I will never stay at the Hardrock again. I will say that most people staying there were industry people but the hotel needs to decide if they want to be a celebrity hotel like The Pendry or a half assed hotel experience for us regular folks.
Edit to add that the hotel was insanely noisy at all times of the day! You know your hotel stay was bad when the noise level wasn't even the worst thing about the stay. And l never received my hotel folio. I emailed them already.

I know its a little late posting but I'm so sorry that experience happened to you. I always avoided hard rock off my list cuz of the noise level. But to go into detail of what type of customer service you experienced I would definitely have been speaking to management and not letting it go. For them not giving you a bill you can't even dispute claims. I for one would be hoping for that email on feedback and rating them a very low score. Also posting your negative experience on google/trip advisor/yelp or whatever platform they want reviews at. Maybe you could then get management and see if they could refund you part of your stay.

I understand celebrities stay at hotels but to just give them all the elevators especially on EW party night is ridiculous. The hotel has to let people with disabilities use those amenities. In addition, what if you had certain health conditions as a factor. Some people would not be able to take the stairs and climb that many floors. I would have definitely argued about those factors when they are blocking access.

And charging fees that you are not going to be using amenities like pool/gym  to use I would let management know that this is fraud and you would dispute that with your credit card company.

As for them telling you that you cannot wait in the lobby, I would have just stayed there and pretended that you didn't hear them. Pretend your on the phone or something. What exactly can they do if your waiting in the lobby, it's a free space and you are a guest staying at their resort. Especially if your not blocking any areas or disrupting others, they shouldn't be harassing you. If anything I would get that person's name and report them to management for harassing you. I haven't been in hard rock recently so do they not have a sit down area in the lobby?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Devorah on October 07, 2022, 12:33:24 PM
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I haven't been in hard rock recently so do they not have a sit down area in the lobby?

They remove seating during SDCC. There is normally some available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 10:04:03 AM
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I will definitely leave a review, I just want to make sure I leave one that is helpful. I also contacted the hotel and I am waiting for a reply.
The dates for 2023 are July 20-23 with preview night on July 19th.

Did you ever receive a reply and/or resolution?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 04, 2023, 01:21:51 PM
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Did you ever receive a reply and/or resolution?

Seconding that question! I've been curious about the outcome of this for a while. What a bad break. I really hope Hard Rock made some efforts to rectify the situation, after the fact.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: kamisbutterfly on April 07, 2023, 09:38:32 PM
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Seconding that question! I've been curious about the outcome of this for a while. What a bad break. I really hope Hard Rock made some efforts to rectify the situation, after the fact.

I did end up contacting them and emailed them. They didn't care at all. They just ignored my emails. I had planned to leave a review on Google but I started my new job after the con and got swamped with work. I probably would have at least gotten a reply (maybe) so that was my mistake.
If its not too late I'd still want to leave a review on the hotel reviews page once i find that word doc I had written up.

As a parting gift from them about 2 or 3 weeks after the con, I got a random charge from them. So yeah another thing to watch out for when dealing with them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: darqamin on April 08, 2023, 10:05:27 AM
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I did end up contacting them and emailed them. They didn't care at all. They just ignored my emails. I had planned to leave a review on Google but I started my new job after the con and got swamped with work. I probably would have at least gotten a reply (maybe) so that was my mistake.
If its not too late I'd still want to leave a review on the hotel reviews page once i find that word doc I had written up.

As a parting gift from them about 2 or 3 weeks after the con, I got a random charge from them. So yeah another thing to watch out for when dealing with them.

The solution seems to be become a celebrity before your next stay with them, then they will provide actual hotel service  ;D

What a horror story, glad I never stayed there and it's permanently off my list now for the future.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 08, 2023, 10:54:19 AM
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I did end up contacting them and emailed them. They didn't care at all. They just ignored my emails. I had planned to leave a review on Google but I started my new job after the con and got swamped with work. I probably would have at least gotten a reply (maybe) so that was my mistake.
If its not too late I'd still want to leave a review on the hotel reviews page once i find that word doc I had written up.

As a parting gift from them about 2 or 3 weeks after the con, I got a random charge from them. So yeah another thing to watch out for when dealing with them.
And *this* is why I've removed them from my list.  I feel so bad for your experience :(


But hang out w/all the Forum Friends during SDCC.  All the peeps here make it all better :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 08, 2023, 10:59:15 AM
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The solution seems to be become a celebrity before your next stay with them, then they will provide actual hotel service  ;D

What a horror story, glad I never stayed there and it's permanently off my list now for the future.

Hmm...I have about 4 months to become famous... :-\
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: sessionka on April 08, 2023, 12:48:56 PM
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I did end up contacting them and emailed them. They didn't care at all. They just ignored my emails. I had planned to leave a review on Google but I started my new job after the con and got swamped with work. I probably would have at least gotten a reply (maybe) so that was my mistake.
If its not too late I'd still want to leave a review on the hotel reviews page once i find that word doc I had written up.

As a parting gift from them about 2 or 3 weeks after the con, I got a random charge from them. So yeah another thing to watch out for when dealing with them.

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

I hope you will leave a review on the forum.  I think it would be helpful for those that didn't read your post on this board. 
The one review of the Hard Rock from last year did mention security not allowing them to use the elevator closest to their room in order to cater to celebrities.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6079.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 08, 2023, 07:52:58 PM
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I did end up contacting them and emailed them. They didn't care at all. They just ignored my emails. I had planned to leave a review on Google but I started my new job after the con and got swamped with work. I probably would have at least gotten a reply (maybe) so that was my mistake.
If its not too late I'd still want to leave a review on the hotel reviews page once i find that word doc I had written up.

As a parting gift from them about 2 or 3 weeks after the con, I got a random charge from them. So yeah another thing to watch out for when dealing with them.

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. It seems that Hard Rock really dropped the ball on service last year—I have (non-FoCC) friends who stayed there during 2018 and again in 2022, and they said the experience was really different this time around, for the worse. Apparently the hotel decided to focus 100% of their efforts on making celebrities feel comfortable and safe, and if you were a regular attendee, you were out of luck. Bummer.

I hope you have a much better hotel experience this time around, @kamisbutterfly (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8066)! You're practically karmically owed it at this point lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: marcia29 on April 08, 2023, 08:00:06 PM
If the Hard Rock only wants celebrities, perhaps SDCC should remove the Hard Rock from the lottery list, like they did The Pendry.   ::)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 08, 2023, 09:04:57 PM
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If the Hard Rock only wants celebrities, perhaps SDCC should remove the Hard Rock from the lottery list, like they did The Pendry.   ::)

Agreed! Who wants to stay at a hotel where you feel like you're trespassing the whole time? Not saying that's everyone's experience, but if enough people are reporting similar experiences... :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 09, 2023, 10:40:07 AM
In years past, the Hard Rock staff was cool with anyone going inside the lobby area that was themed with whatever sponsor (usually Walking Dead off the top of my head) to take pictures of the wraps and decorations. In 2022 I got the vibe that they didn't want anyone "extra" going inside. I don't even remember if it was themed or not at this point. If they don't want attendees, they need to just make it clear and not sell any rooms and keep the doors locked to everyone but celebs/studio personnel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: takit0 on April 09, 2023, 11:04:09 AM
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In years past, the Hard Rock staff was cool with anyone going inside the lobby area that was themed with whatever sponsor (usually Walking Dead off the top of my head) to take pictures of the wraps and decorations. In 2022 I got the vibe that they didn't want anyone "extra" going inside. I don't even remember if it was themed or not at this point. If they don't want attendees, they need to just make it clear and not sell any rooms and keep the doors locked to everyone but celebs/studio personnel.

I think it really just depended on the day; they always make sure guests on Friday + Saturday show their key cards.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Berts on April 09, 2023, 12:40:04 PM
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I think it really just depended on the day; they always make sure guests on Friday + Saturday show their key cards.

Only time I've ever been allowed inside the lobby of the Hard Rock (and I've tried) was last year when I found a keycard on the ground and flashed it just to see the inside.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 09, 2023, 12:55:27 PM
I went in on Monday last year? Went into the gift store just to get that year's pin for SDCC.  In 'n' out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Jesse O on April 09, 2023, 01:02:42 PM
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I went in on Monday last year? Went into the gift store just to get that year's pin for SDCC.  In 'n' out.

I have friends who work the Con and always stay there. If I visit them, it's into the lobby and straight to the elevators. I don't think I've ever spent any time in the Hard Rock public areas during SDCC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: highgiant on April 09, 2023, 02:11:21 PM
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In years past, the Hard Rock staff was cool with anyone going inside the lobby area that was themed with whatever sponsor (usually Walking Dead off the top of my head) to take pictures of the wraps and decorations. In 2022 I got the vibe that they didn't want anyone "extra" going inside. I don't even remember if it was themed or not at this point. If they don't want attendees, they need to just make it clear and not sell any rooms and keep the doors locked to everyone but celebs/studio personnel.

To be fair if it was only 2022 it happened then there may have been health & safety reasons around covid for why they were more restrictive about letting people inside the lobby area. I guess I'd be slow to condemn a place on one bad experience. things can go wrong / people can be people are react badly (on either side). A re-occurring theme though then yep there's a underlying problem that needs to be addressed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 12:23:47 AM
The last time I stepped onto Hard Rock premises was the year Microsoft had their XBox gaming lounge there. I think back then you didn't need a cardkey to even enter the lobby? I've never put HR as one of my hotels during Hotelpocalypse because I've always felt I wouldn't belong there considering how much they cater to celebs or VIPs. Of course, part of it may be just me and always having imposter syndrome. I once stayed at the Bellagio in Vegas, and I felt the same "I don't belong here" vibe, even though it really isn't that different from any of the newer Strip hotels.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 10, 2023, 10:29:36 AM
So is Hardrock the hotel most Celebrity stay or is it just any hotel close to the con?
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: takit0 on April 10, 2023, 10:36:27 AM
I'd say, it probably has the most celebrity interaction (thanks to EW).
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: tsnyder on April 10, 2023, 01:16:56 PM
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Agreed! Who wants to stay at a hotel where you feel like you're trespassing the whole time? Not saying that's everyone's experience, but if enough people are reporting similar experiences... :-[

Agree, you should all stay away from putting Hard Rock on your list!


JK, I LOVE Hard Rock!! Rooms are a little smaller and there is lobby drama but it is SO cool running into celebrities and location is great.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: stl_ben on April 10, 2023, 01:27:25 PM
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Agree, you should all stay away from putting Hard Rock on your list!


JK, I LOVE Hard Rock!! Rooms are a little smaller and there is lobby drama but it is SO cool running into celebrities and location is great.
SHHHHH
Yes no one should request Hard Rock, its horrible....
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 04:48:38 PM
just a reminder, please don't stray into discussing current events.
I'll have to lock this thread if it starts chatting about anyting current since it's 2022 ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: susanml10881 on April 11, 2023, 08:45:24 PM
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To be fair if it was only 2022 it happened then there may have been health & safety reasons around covid for why they were more restrictive about letting people inside the lobby area. I guess I'd be slow to condemn a place on one bad experience. things can go wrong / people can be people are react badly (on either side). A re-occurring theme though then yep there's a underlying problem that needs to be addressed.

I don’t think it’s only then. Whenever I walk by pre pandemic, they only let people in with key cards which is understandable since they probably want to keep people away from the celebs. I’ve only been in a few times when they had installations going on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2022 Hotel Discussion
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:53:57 AM
It was definitely slower this year. This might be because there were more windows, or perhaps onPeak slowed the whole thing down.