Info on the hotels: Hilton, Mariott, Crowne, Fairmont, St. Claire

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

I have been contemplating which Hotel I want to be at Fanime'10.

First we got the Hilton.
Pros:
-Cheap
-Close to the Dealers Hall
-Close to the Dance
-Close to Maid Cafe

Cons:
-Distant from the Main Sections (Video Room and E-Gaming) of the Con

Then the Mariott:
Pros:
-Close to a large section of the Con
-Particularly the Video Rooms for those late night viewings.
-Close to most cosplay gatherings.

Cons:
-Expensive
-No Locks on restrooms

Are there any other Pros/Cons I am missing?

[AbsolutelyCursed]

One con you might have missed is the elevators.

[Kertus]

One con you might have missed is the elevators.

Which hotel?


Also it depends on what floor you're on for elevators and if you're ok with stairs.  I didn't think con pricing was that much of a difference for the Hilton and Marriot either especially if you have a bunch of people in your room too.

Idk, I personally am partial to the Mariott, stayed at it for the last 2 cons

[Barnes]

Marriott con:
No lock on the bathroom door.

What? I like to have some privacy, please.

[Kertus]

Marriott con:
No lock on the bathroom door.

What? I like to have some privacy, please.

Oh yeah I always forget that every year.
But then again it's a non-issue for me since I usually have mature enough roommates lol

[AbsolutelyCursed]

Hilton pro:
Close to maid cafe I believe.

Marriott pro:
Close to pratically all cosplay gatherings.

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

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[KyraEnsui]

Hilton
Bathroom door: Huge and wide.
Floor: No mirrors while waiting for elevator.

That's all I can remember when I stayed at the Hilton.

[Rodney_Pheonix]

In Theory I should try staying at the Hilton for 2010, though I found the Marriot to be very nice, simply for being so close to the main con.

However final choices will depend entirely upon the almighty dollar.

By Walking distances:

Marriot:
Pro: Close to Stage Zero, Artist Alley, Game Room and Theaters
Pro: Close to registration

Con: Far from the maid cafe
Con: Far from the entrance to the Dealers room.

Hilton:
Pro: Close to Maid Cafe
Pro: Close to Dealers Room entrance
Pro: Something about the third floor being reserved for pool space if I heard right.

Cons: Far from everywhere else

[KyraEnsui]

Hilton:
Pro: Something about the third floor being reserved for pool space if I heard right.

That's where the pool area is at. Only con about that is you get rowdy and noisy people around the pool area if trying to take a nap in the afternoon.

[Rodney_Pheonix]

Ah, cool.

Also Hibari's awesome, same with Hibird. Thank for some clarification on the pool area.

[Tony]

What about the Fairmont? ;D
... maybe I shouldn't even post that suggestion. ;D *Cue Julia to talk about the extensive drink list at the lounge*

There's also the Crowne Plaza... and I think the Sainte Claire and Montgomery will be available this year (haven't checked up on that, though). I haven't stayed at any of those three - only been to the Hilton and Fairmont - but I'm curious what the pro/con list for those four would look like.

[Steve.Young]

What about the Fairmont? ;D
... maybe I shouldn't even post that suggestion. ;D *Cue Julia to talk about the extensive drink list at the lounge*

There's also the Crowne Plaza... and I think the Sainte Claire and Montgomery will be available this year (haven't checked up on that, though). I haven't stayed at any of those three - only been to the Hilton and Fairmont - but I'm curious what the pro/con list for those four would look like.

I'm thinking of doing the St. Claire this year cause I hear it is nice

[Kertus]

I as well would be interested in hearing about the other hotels and if it's worth not being connected to the con

[Ne3on]

For me its all about the buck, so I would go for Hilton here. I don't really mind the extra walk to the main events. Think of it as exercise. :)

[BrightHeart76]

I personally think that little bit of extra space on the Hilton side is a pro.  It's really not much farther (we're talking yards, not blocks) and I feel like it's just a touch quieter on the Hilton side.  The lobby at the Hilton is also more subdued.  Starbucks is also on the Hilton side.  However, I do have the say the food at the Marriot is much better than at the Hilton. 

I stay at the Hilton because I like the Hilton.  I haven't stayed at the Marriot, I might some day.  For now I'll stay with the Hilton because they've never let me down. 

[Suchannbus]

hmm, I think we are missing some things other than walking distances. [ I mean, they're both connected to the convention center... xD ] Some questions are: does either one have a refrigerator in the room? Is there a coffee maker so that us poor con-goers can get hot water for our meals of ramen? Do either hotel charge for internet use? Comfortable beds? Maybe a general crowd at either hotel is particularly rowdy and/or noisy?

Also, the sainte claire is awesome. I was just looking at the marriott since they have a valet package...  ;D

[Rodney_Pheonix]

When going for the cheapest room at the Mariott I didn't have a refrigerator... or maybe I did but I couldn't find it, as I had to pack my ice chest full of ice each morning to keep stuff cold/cool.

[Suchannbus]

When going for the cheapest room at the Mariott I didn't have a refrigerator... or maybe I did but I couldn't find it, as I had to pack my ice chest full of ice each morning to keep stuff cold/cool.

Hmm, yeah the first time I went to fanime and stayed in the sainte claire I didn't realize there was a fridge cuz it was in a compartment inside the desk >_<

[Charis]

The Hilton has mini-fridges, but I don't believe the Mariott does.  At least, I've never had friends comment that they did, nor noticed them when I was in friends' rooms.