This list was requested by numerous members so that they could better plan out where they want to stay. I have listed a summary below*.
Hilton San Jose: $88 to $122
San Jose Marriott Downtown: $79 to $159
Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown: $112 to $112
The Sainte Claire Hotel: $82 to $150
The Fairmont San Jose: $89 to $115
Ramada San Jose: $67 to $72
Holiday Inn San Jose Airport: $79 to $89
Radisson Hotel San Jose: $79 to $79
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose: $86 to $89
*Doesn't include any taxes or other fees. Deposits range per hotel.
Thanks!
This may be asking too much but ... could we get a break down of prices by room type, specifically for the hotels that are connected to the convention center? hehe ^^;
Will Clockwork be at the same hotel it was at last year? Or will it be at the main convention location?
This may determine which hotel I'll reserve a room for.
Quote from: YaoiCat on January 23, 2013, 04:02:28 PM
Thanks!
This may be asking too much but ... could we get a break down of prices by room type, specifically for the hotels that are connected to the convention center? hehe ^^;
I'm not a staffer but I believe usually the cheaper price is for a one bedded room(usually a king or queen size) and the more expensive is for a two bedded(two double or queen beds)? At least in my experience its been this way, beds vary by each hotel I think. Hope this helps.
Is there a possibility of reserving adjoined rooms? I heard they'd have to be king singles or something if so, but I can't recall. Any info on that would be awesome!
This is going to suck tomorrow with registering...it took almost a minute for just this page to load...hope it all goes well...
Is it possible for us to call in to get our rates reduced if we've already booked our room?
^ i cant believe people already booked their hotel, sucks for you....
Quote from: cabbage on January 23, 2013, 05:35:17 PM
Is it possible for us to call in to get our rates reduced if we've already booked our room?
the registration through the hotel and the convention rate are different processes and you will not be able to transfer pricing.
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17680.msg447614.html#msg447614
Quote from: spycker on January 23, 2013, 05:41:19 PM
^ i cant believe people already booked their hotel, sucks for you....
Well, you can always try to book a room tomorrow and cancel that one. Personally, I don't book a room this far in advance unless I know I can cancel it just in case!
This will be my first year booking a hotel. Do you have to prepay when you reserve or do they reserve it under a credit card, then you pay when you check in?
Quote from: jaxur on January 23, 2013, 06:15:43 PM
This will be my first year booking a hotel. Do you have to prepay when you reserve or do they reserve it under a credit card, then you pay when you check in?
Pay at checkin.
Hi,
I was wondering if there is a certain age in order to book a room such as 17 or 18+?
Or can a parent just book the room then pay when I arrive at the hotel?
So the prices are per night, correct? Ive never rented a hotel room, so sorry if it seems like a stupid question..
Quote from: lloydxninja on January 23, 2013, 07:00:30 PM
Hi,
I was wondering if there is a certain age in order to book a room such as 17 or 18+?
Or can a parent just book the room then pay when I arrive at the hotel?
Usual reservation age is 18. Not sure how reservations work when you're under age. Best bet is to call/ email housing when it launches tomorrow to get a proper answer.
Quote from: xichisex on January 23, 2013, 07:23:49 PM
So the prices are per night, correct? Ive never rented a hotel room, so sorry if it seems like a stupid question..
Yes, priced per night. Don't forget about taxes and fees plus parking, which is not included in the per night price.
i was wondering, if i book a room and i use my debit card, nothing will be charged until the day i check in, right?
Quote from: maria534 on January 23, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
i was wondering, if i book a room and i use my debit card, nothing will be charged until the day i check in, right?
That's correct. Only exception would be if you cancel after the cancellation deadline; then you might be charged a cancellation fee or one night's charges.
Quote from: Junon on January 23, 2013, 04:30:09 PM
Will Clockwork be at the same hotel it was at last year? Or will it be at the main convention location?
This may determine which hotel I'll reserve a room for.
The majority of the Clockwork Alchemy events will be held at the Doubletree (same hotel as last year).
Will we get the Fanime discount if we reserve the weekend starting THURSDAY?
If you book through CMR this afternoon on the Fanime website, it will be at the special convention rate.
Quote from: lloydxninja on January 23, 2013, 07:00:30 PM
Hi,
I was wondering if there is a certain age in order to book a room such as 17 or 18+?
Or can a parent just book the room then pay when I arrive at the hotel?
Just keep in mind that most hotels will require a parent/guardian to check in for you if the room is placed under your name if you're under 18(unless its under your mom/dad's name, then don't worry about it).
I remember I was actually able to book a room at Fanime when I was still 17. I just don't remember how I was able to do it though.
Are they really sold out already? It wasn't loading for a half hour now it says they're all sold out. >:(
Oh thank god. Lolz
I had been looking at the Fanime 2012 Housing and didn't notice. X3
So I got my two rooms and I'm totally ready for Fanime2013!!!~!!
check to make sure your link is correct:
https://www.cmrhousing.com/FANI_5A/HotelList.aspx
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
This is my first time booking a hotel for Fanime, but my understanding is that deposits will range from x min. to $100/per night. Still though the deposit business is making me nervous.
I went to the reservation link before the site was up and kept refreshing the link >:P
When I had 2 rooms reserved at the Hyatt last year, the deposit was $50 for each room. So I ended up putting down only an extra $100.
Quote from: Xia on January 24, 2013, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
This is my first time booking a hotel for Fanime, but my understanding is that deposits will range from x min. to $100/per night. Still though the deposit business is making me nervous.
We need someone from Fanime to confirm this. I booked the Fairmont at $89/per night, Thursday-Friday. With tax, it'll come to about $380. So for 4 nights, the deposit is $400. How the hell do you get a hotel that charges more for the deposit than the stay? That makes NO SENSE!!!
Feel free to confirm by calling CMR:
FanimeCon Housing 2013 Customer Contact Center:
Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm (Pacific Time)
(800) 924-4232 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada)
(415) 979-2282 (Outside U.S. & Canada)
Note that hotels are normally $150-200 they are only this low due to the convention rate that our staff have worked hard negotiating.
LAST YEAR, my group and I booked the FAIRMONT 1 BEDROOM SUITE w/ king bed for $204/night. This included a living room and a bedroom per the official Fairmonth website. This room was around 900 sq ft which is double that of a normal king bedded room. Now at the size, it was understandable that the price was 204, because it was like paying for two rooms. THIS YEAR, I've noticed that there are two 1-BEDROOM SUITES available via the Fanime Housing site and the one with King bed is priced at $89 and Two-beds priced at $115. Either this is a ridiculous drop or discount in prices...or maybe there is some discrepancy Fanime needs to address. PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO ME ABOUT THIS MATTER.
I called Fanime Housing directly, and the person I spoke to didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He just said that whatever price is listed, that is the priced negotiated with the Hotel, which is understandable, but it just doesn't make sense.
I've booked the same room at Fanime for 3 years in a row now...it's always been 1-bedroom suite at the Fairmont at >200 dollars. Could some please explain the prices this time around?
Below are the room descriptions per the Fairmont hotel. Note that their suites are much much more expensive than their regular rooms.
Guest Rooms :http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Suites: http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/suites/
I was able to book my own group's room (thanks goodness!) but my friend and her group were not so lucky, they wanted the hilton but the housing site is showing that they are no more hilton rooms available. I was wondering, will more rooms be added? If so, is there a waiting list?
Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 01:42:51 PM
Feel free to confirm by calling CMR:
FanimeCon Housing 2013 Customer Contact Center:
Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm (Pacific Time)
(800) 924-4232 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada)
(415) 979-2282 (Outside U.S. & Canada)
Note that hotels are normally $150-200 they are only this low due to the convention rate that our staff have worked hard negotiating.
So...my $89/per night room is just a good deal covered in a sh***y blanket? That hardly seems fair.
*EDIT*
I just called housing. Apparently ONLY the Fairmont is charging the additional $100/per night deposit. Basically it's the Fairmont sticking it to Fanime and it's guests.
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
LAST YEAR, my group and I booked the FAIRMONT 1 BEDROOM SUITE w/ king bed for $204/night. This included a living room and a bedroom per the official Fairmonth website. This room was around 900 sq ft which is double that of a normal king bedded room. Now at the size, it was understandable that the price was 204, because it was like paying for two rooms. THIS YEAR, I've noticed that there are two 1-BEDROOM SUITES available via the Fanime Housing site and the one with King bed is priced at $89 and Two-beds priced at $115. Either this is a ridiculous drop or discount in prices...or maybe there is some discrepancy Fanime needs to address. PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO ME ABOUT THIS MATTER.
I called Fanime Housing directly, and the person I spoke to didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He just said that whatever price is listed, that is the priced negotiated with the Hotel, which is understandable, but it just doesn't make sense.
I've booked the same room at Fanime for 3 years in a row now...it's always been 1-bedroom suite at the Fairmont at >200 dollars. Could some please explain the prices this time around?
Below are the room descriptions per the Fairmont hotel. Note that their suites are much much more expensive than their regular rooms.
Guest Rooms :http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Suites: http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/suites/
Those are the prices for regular guest rooms. I stayed in the Fairmont last year in the $89/night room, and it was just a normal guest room.
The link wasn't functioning, and I called CMR directly. I got in to talk to them by 12:12, but due to a computer error on their part, I was on hold for almost 30 minutes. By that time, the only thing left was the Doubletree. I was actually screwed by a computer error by the housing bureau.
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:39:39 PM
Quote from: Xia on January 24, 2013, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
This is my first time booking a hotel for Fanime, but my understanding is that deposits will range from x min. to $100/per night. Still though the deposit business is making me nervous.
We need someone from Fanime to confirm this. I booked the Fairmont at $89/per night, Thursday-Friday. With tax, it'll come to about $380. So for 4 nights, the deposit is $400. How the hell do you get a hotel that charges more for the deposit than the stay? That makes NO SENSE!!!
I've stayed at the Fairmont a couple of years back, every hotel has a different deposit. Fairmont's has been $100 a night since I stayed there 3 years ago. Most other hotels near the con are at a $50 deposit. You'll get the money back once you check out. A bit pricey but it's expected.
I've been going to Fanime for many years and stayed at the Fairmont last year and the 100 deposit is just what the Fairmont charges. If you booked outside of the convention you would also be charged a deposit. It is just what they have to do to cover themselves.
Last year I had three rooms at the Fairmont, and as such was supposed to pay 1200 in deposit. Which of course is difficult to do. However last year they worked with me as well when I talked to the night manager at the hotel. Since I paid in cash they made some alterations for me.
It is unfortunate that the deposit is so particularly high at the Fairmont but that's just their right as a hotel.
My recommendation to you, is if at all possible, but the deposit on a credit card.
Quote from: royjovero on January 24, 2013, 01:48:03 PM
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
LAST YEAR, my group and I booked the FAIRMONT 1 BEDROOM SUITE w/ king bed for $204/night. This included a living room and a bedroom per the official Fairmonth website. This room was around 900 sq ft which is double that of a normal king bedded room. Now at the size, it was understandable that the price was 204, because it was like paying for two rooms. THIS YEAR, I've noticed that there are two 1-BEDROOM SUITES available via the Fanime Housing site and the one with King bed is priced at $89 and Two-beds priced at $115. Either this is a ridiculous drop or discount in prices...or maybe there is some discrepancy Fanime needs to address. PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO ME ABOUT THIS MATTER.
I called Fanime Housing directly, and the person I spoke to didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He just said that whatever price is listed, that is the priced negotiated with the Hotel, which is understandable, but it just doesn't make sense.
I've booked the same room at Fanime for 3 years in a row now...it's always been 1-bedroom suite at the Fairmont at >200 dollars. Could some please explain the prices this time around?
Below are the room descriptions per the Fairmont hotel. Note that their suites are much much more expensive than their regular rooms.
Guest Rooms :http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Suites: http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/suites/
Those are the prices for regular guest rooms. I stayed in the Fairmont last year in the $89/night room, and it was just a normal guest room.
I realize that. My problem is that the Fanime Housing website is also listing 1-bedroom suites at those same prices. That doesn't look right...
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 03:03:34 PM
Quote from: royjovero on January 24, 2013, 01:48:03 PM
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
LAST YEAR, my group and I booked the FAIRMONT 1 BEDROOM SUITE w/ king bed for $204/night. This included a living room and a bedroom per the official Fairmonth website. This room was around 900 sq ft which is double that of a normal king bedded room. Now at the size, it was understandable that the price was 204, because it was like paying for two rooms. THIS YEAR, I've noticed that there are two 1-BEDROOM SUITES available via the Fanime Housing site and the one with King bed is priced at $89 and Two-beds priced at $115. Either this is a ridiculous drop or discount in prices...or maybe there is some discrepancy Fanime needs to address. PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO ME ABOUT THIS MATTER.
I called Fanime Housing directly, and the person I spoke to didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He just said that whatever price is listed, that is the priced negotiated with the Hotel, which is understandable, but it just doesn't make sense.
I've booked the same room at Fanime for 3 years in a row now...it's always been 1-bedroom suite at the Fairmont at >200 dollars. Could some please explain the prices this time around?
Below are the room descriptions per the Fairmont hotel. Note that their suites are much much more expensive than their regular rooms.
Guest Rooms :http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Suites: http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/suites/
Those are the prices for regular guest rooms. I stayed in the Fairmont last year in the $89/night room, and it was just a normal guest room.
I realize that. My problem is that the Fanime Housing website is also listing 1-bedroom suites at those same prices. That doesn't look right...
i think i see your problem here. you comment that you booked through the Fairmont site. the Fairmont site doesn't give the special deals for the convention. only the official Fanime site has the deals for the hotel rooms/ suites. there is also a chance that you misread the posting and were looking at the normal 400-450 sq ft rooms.
Quote from: urza on January 24, 2013, 04:36:19 PM
i think i see your problem here. you comment that you booked through the Fairmont site. the Fairmont site doesn't give the special deals for the convention. only the official Fanime site has the deals for the hotel rooms/ suites. there is also a chance that you misread the posting and were looking at the normal 400-450 sq ft rooms.
I think what's being said is that last year, the same room advertised through Fanime Housing was $200+ and this year it's only $115. A great deal, which is suspiciously the same price as a regular double occupancy room. Raising the question of whether it is just a great deal, or if the room type/price is mislabeled.
Quote from: urza on January 24, 2013, 04:36:19 PM
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 03:03:34 PM
Quote from: royjovero on January 24, 2013, 01:48:03 PM
Quote from: xshadowpuffx on January 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
LAST YEAR, my group and I booked the FAIRMONT 1 BEDROOM SUITE w/ king bed for $204/night. This included a living room and a bedroom per the official Fairmonth website. This room was around 900 sq ft which is double that of a normal king bedded room. Now at the size, it was understandable that the price was 204, because it was like paying for two rooms. THIS YEAR, I've noticed that there are two 1-BEDROOM SUITES available via the Fanime Housing site and the one with King bed is priced at $89 and Two-beds priced at $115. Either this is a ridiculous drop or discount in prices...or maybe there is some discrepancy Fanime needs to address. PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO ME ABOUT THIS MATTER.
I called Fanime Housing directly, and the person I spoke to didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He just said that whatever price is listed, that is the priced negotiated with the Hotel, which is understandable, but it just doesn't make sense.
I've booked the same room at Fanime for 3 years in a row now...it's always been 1-bedroom suite at the Fairmont at >200 dollars. Could some please explain the prices this time around?
Below are the room descriptions per the Fairmont hotel. Note that their suites are much much more expensive than their regular rooms.
Guest Rooms :http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Suites: http://www.fairmont.com/san-jose/accommodations/suites/
Those are the prices for regular guest rooms. I stayed in the Fairmont last year in the $89/night room, and it was just a normal guest room.
I realize that. My problem is that the Fanime Housing website is also listing 1-bedroom suites at those same prices. That doesn't look right...
i think i see your problem here. you comment that you booked through the Fairmont site. the Fairmont site doesn't give the special deals for the convention. only the official Fanime site has the deals for the hotel rooms/ suites. there is also a chance that you misread the posting and were looking at the normal 400-450 sq ft rooms.
I have never booked directly with the Fairmont. That is nowhere in my comment. You're looking at prices in the 300-400 range for suites if you book directly with the Fairmont. I've ALWAYS booked with FANIME (I wish I had a screen shot from last year). FANIME HOUSING has ALWAYS offered one bedroom suites but at a much higher prices. I've been booking the same room with Fanime Housing for the last four-five years. That is why this all seems suspicious and wrong.
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
It has always stated that the deposit would be
up to $100 per night, yet I've never been hit with more than $50/per night at any of the hotels I've stayed at: Hilton, Marriott and what used to be Crowne.
Quote from: Junon on January 24, 2013, 09:31:38 PM
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
It has always stated that the deposit would be up to $100 per night, yet I've never been hit with more than $50/per night at any of the hotels I've stayed at: Hilton, Marriott and what used to be Crowne.
It's the Fairmont that charges $100 per night. Which ends up being $300 or $400 for most people, yes. Your best bet is not to use a debit card, I made that mistake my first year booking a room and had no money the entire con.
Quote from: Tonde_Miso on January 24, 2013, 09:33:15 PM
Quote from: Junon on January 24, 2013, 09:31:38 PM
Quote from: SukebeStudios on January 24, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
Ok, this is OUTRAGEOUS! All the hotels are charging $100 per night deposit??? I booked at the Fairmont at $89...so that means the freaking deposit is more expensive than the price of actually staying there! We're not made of money, you know. Fanime's already driven up their prices for reg to obscene levels, now the hotel crap?
It has always stated that the deposit would be up to $100 per night, yet I've never been hit with more than $50/per night at any of the hotels I've stayed at: Hilton, Marriott and what used to be Crowne.
It's the Fairmont that charges $100 per night. Which ends up being $300 or $400 for most people, yes. Your best bet is not to use a debit card, I made that mistake my first year booking a room and had no money the entire con.
Please keep in mind that when using a credit card for your deposit, the funds for the deposit will only be authorized, but not charged (This is good! It won't tie up your money). If you use a debit card, the deposit funds will be removed from your account and then refunded (Very bad!) If you use cash for a deposit, it can become even more complicated with the hotel.
To have the fewest problems with deposits, I
highly suggest using a credit card if at all possible. You won't need to present the card for the deposit until check in - it can be from anyone staying in the room.
Not everyone has a credit card in this economy... ._.
Do you have to inform Fanime Housing about your hotel reservation?
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 24, 2013, 10:42:45 PM
Not everyone has a credit card in this economy... ._.
I'm coming prepared with a CC this year, 'cause yeah, dealing with debit card deposit sucks.
And not that I'm a financial consultant or anything, but if you don't yet have a credit card and can't seem to qualify for one with no credit history, I suggest a secured credit card ! It starts with a low credit line and you need to pay a deposit for collateral, but the qualifications for one are extremely low (I got one on a less than $10k income, and with a couple of collections on my credit report), and it's an excellent way to start building credit. In only half a year, my score rose from poor to fair and I was able to qualify for unsecured CCs with much higher credit lines. :D
tl;dr: It's not as hard as it seems to nab a CC ! As long as you're responsible of course. And it definitely takes a lot of the stress out of hotel deposits (and is a good step towards better credit anyway).
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 24, 2013, 10:42:45 PM
Not everyone has a credit card in this economy... ._.
Just use your debit card as credit. It works teh same way(more-less), except it will actually will take out money from your bank account after a few days(typically not sooner).
Quote from: Lucifargundam on January 25, 2013, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 24, 2013, 10:42:45 PM
Not everyone has a credit card in this economy... ._.
Just use your debit card as credit. It works teh same way(more-less), except it will actually will take out money from your bank account after a few days(typically not sooner).
That works fine if you have enough to cover the cost of the hotel, the deposit per night, and still have money to spend at the con. But since I doubt most people have $400 for the hotel and $300 for the deposit (assuming it's the Fairmont) PLUS money for the weekend...
EDIT: It does take the money for the deposit out as soon as you check in, by the way.
So I guess hotels don't take split payments? I was thinking about just using cash to pay for the room and use a credit card to pay for the deposit.
Quote from: Touya no Miko on January 25, 2013, 09:37:06 PM
So I guess hotels don't take split payments? I was thinking about just using cash to pay for the room and use a credit card to pay for the deposit.
You can very much so do that.
Quote from: Gigantor on January 26, 2013, 02:08:21 AM
Quote from: Touya no Miko on January 25, 2013, 09:37:06 PM
So I guess hotels don't take split payments? I was thinking about just using cash to pay for the room and use a credit card to pay for the deposit.
You can very much so do that.
In fact, they would probably like you for that. They say you can leave a check deposit so...
Just a quick question: The hotels don't charge me anything beforehand, correct? I understand the whole deposit and the price of stay is due at check-in. I just want to make sure I don't get random hotel charges before con even starts.
Quote from: chococlatte on January 26, 2013, 09:17:35 AM
Just a quick question: The hotels don't charge me anything beforehand, correct? I understand the whole deposit and the price of stay is due at check-in. I just want to make sure I don't get random hotel charges before con even starts.
Nope, the CC is to reserve the room, and they will charge it if in the event that you are a no show and did not cancel beforehand. You can put down another CC or cash when you get there.
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 24, 2013, 10:42:45 PM
Not everyone has a credit card in this economy... ._.
It's fairly easy to qualify for a credit card, especially a student one. When I was in grad school, I qualified for a credit card despite having no job and no credit history.
Something to look into is applying for a credit card and using that exclusively for credit card charges, that way you don't go over the limit.
Of course, I'd recommend keeping a separate savings fund where you can set aside money each month for Fanime. Credit card interest sucks, especially for starter credit cards, so it's best to pay off those bills in full if possible.
I noticed that on the agreement too that you may have to pay $100 per night per room. I called my hotel directly and they told me it will only be $100 deposit for the entire stay. Not per night. The hotel was very upset about the con messing up that on the contract.
You may want to call your reseved hotels directly to confirm this.
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on January 30, 2013, 12:12:15 AM
I noticed that on the agreement too that you may have to pay $100 per night per room. I called my hotel directly and they told me it will only be $100 deposit for the entire stay. Not per night. The hotel was very upset about the con messing up that on the contract.
You may want to call your reseved hotels directly to confirm this.
Which hotel was this?
Fanime worded the bit about deposits as a blanket statement so it could apply to all hotels. Hence the "may charge up to $100/night deposit". As far as I know, Fairmont is the only one that charges $100/night deposit.
Use cash. Youll get that back at checkout. Problem solved.
Mod edit: family-ized
I've never used cash for the deposit since someone in my room has always had a credit card they offered up, but this year its just me and my boyfriend at the Saint Claire. Has anyone stayed there and had a hard time using cash as a deposit? Its my first time there this year.
From my past experience at Hilton & Marriott. I reserve the room ahead with a major credit card. The credit card report never says anything about this reservation. It's just a card on file to hold a room open for you. It won't be charged unless you end up using it as your payment card, cancel after the cancellation date or don't show up without cancelling.
On check-in day, I present my debit card (different card than the credit card I reserved with) as payment. After getting my key & heading to my room, I check my bank of America account on my phone. It will say how much it has authorized the hotel for (including deposit) and the most I see them take is $50-100 over what my room will cost me for the weekend. It just authorizes the hold for that much on the account, doesn't take it out. And you can spend whatever funds you have besides what's authorized on the hold.
On the second day, they normally slip a paper under the door saying how much they'll actually charge you for the room. And on the last day or after we check out, the purchase is finalized but it drops the deposit and the charge goes through for what the hotel actually cost me in the end.
I normally have enough in my account up front for hotel check-in & parking. I then collect everyone's share in cash for the room and use that cash money to enjoy the con. Put any remaining money back into the bank after we leave the con.
Also, I noticed Hilton was very convenient with check-in times. Always got my room right away checking in around 2-3pm. Last year at Marriott, I tried checking in at 3pm and the Marriott didn't have my room ready until almost 7pm.
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 30, 2013, 04:26:42 AM
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on January 30, 2013, 12:12:15 AM
I noticed that on the agreement too that you may have to pay $100 per night per room. I called my hotel directly and they told me it will only be $100 deposit for the entire stay. Not per night. The hotel was very upset about the con messing up that on the contract.
You may want to call your reseved hotels directly to confirm this.
Which hotel was this?
Ramada
Okay so if it says "how many adults(18 & over)" and say you have three under 18 with one adult. That still means you register as one adult because it doesn't say how many kids right? (I registered at Doubletree by Hilton.)
That really doesn't matter if they are over or under 18, they just want to know how many people would be in a room, that's all.
^ uh...then would that be a problem if i registered for just the one adult? O-O
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on May 08, 2013, 05:52:39 AM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 30, 2013, 04:26:42 AM
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on January 30, 2013, 12:12:15 AM
I noticed that on the agreement too that you may have to pay $100 per night per room. I called my hotel directly and they told me it will only be $100 deposit for the entire stay. Not per night. The hotel was very upset about the con messing up that on the contract.
You may want to call your reseved hotels directly to confirm this.
Which hotel was this?
Ramada
I think "up to $100 per night" is just a blanket statement to cover all of the hotels. As far as I know the Fairmont is the only one that charges that much(at least that's what I've seen people say in other threads). When I stayed at the Ramada I think the deposit was only about $25 a night(Raddison was $50?) and this year at the Saint Claire its supposed to be $50 a night as well. I think the wording of the contract may just easy to misunderstand in that way.
Quote from: DangerHeart on May 13, 2013, 03:44:15 PM
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on May 08, 2013, 05:52:39 AM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 30, 2013, 04:26:42 AM
Quote from: EvilBunnyKid on January 30, 2013, 12:12:15 AM
I noticed that on the agreement too that you may have to pay $100 per night per room. I called my hotel directly and they told me it will only be $100 deposit for the entire stay. Not per night. The hotel was very upset about the con messing up that on the contract.
You may want to call your reseved hotels directly to confirm this.
Which hotel was this?
Ramada
I think "up to $100 per night" is just a blanket statement to cover all of the hotels. As far as I know the Fairmont is the only one that charges that much(at least that's what I've seen people say in other threads). When I stayed at the Ramada I think the deposit was only about $25 a night(Raddison was $50?) and this year at the Saint Claire its supposed to be $50 a night as well. I think the wording of the contract may just easy to misunderstand in that way.
Sounds about right. It's generic, yet right around the price range of what people should expect. Saves them the trouble of typing out the amounts each different hotel will charge. I don't know if it was in this thread, but I heard that the Hilton is no longer charging a $50/night deposit, but is instead charging a flat $122 deposit for your entire stay. I might call them soon and confirm this, though, just to double check.
For those staying at the Mariott:
I just called the hotel to confirm the deposit rates. It's $50/night if you pay with your credit card, and then $100/night if you're paying with cash. And this rate still applies during con.