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

[michiko nakano]

I can vouch for the St. Claire. I've stayed here once before, and I loved it. Going to stay here again. Other than the pluses already mentioned previously, I also wanted to note that wireless internet is complementary (free ^_^vvv). But I do enjoy the empty elevators as well. I second the Marriott elevators... I think the take off and stopping motions feel like a rocket flight @[email protected]_x...

Maybe I'm glad I didn't book a room at the Marriott espcially if the elevator ride is like a ride in itself, lol.

aaah yes the elevators... tricky for tall heels too, you lose your balance a little.  i thought i would get used to it after the first day, but i didn't >_<  but on sunday i was wearing a corset and i rode the elevator and my organs didn't flop around unpleasantly!  felt much better.

[Kyra_Maverick]

Marriott elevator has a mirrored ceiling though... watch out for that.

[michiko nakano]

Marriott elevator has a mirrored ceiling though... watch out for that.

hehehe...

[kohana ichibana]

The Fairmont has mini fridges. It's got key locks as well so it's pretty nice. You have a nice walk around the park before the convention.

The con to this is it gets cold so at night in an elaborate outfit its really cold.

[Moonblossom]

Cold is relative. XD Where I'm from it gets to -40 in the winter, so San Jose at night in May is positively toasty most of the time.

[kyochan]

Cold is relative. XD Where I'm from it gets to -40 in the winter, so San Jose at night in May is positively toasty most of the time.

You are amazing  :o I like the cold, and I've been in japan during winter, but -40 ...ouch.

[LaughLikeMad]

Does anyone know if the Marriott has microwaves/coffee makers in the rooms? My roommates and I are planning on bringing some food to save on money.

there is a coffee pot in each room at the marriott.  they give you two coffees and two tea bags every day, which is nice.  i'm saving a tea bag from last year, for a fanime-pick-me-up next time i get sad or lonely :3      <--- such a fanime lover!!

anyways, there are no microwaves in the marriott.  i heard that some people just bring their own microwaves, which i find to be an excellent idea.  you can get it to your room easily using a bellhop and a cart, and it increases your food options dramatically, plus it only requires an electric plug in the wall, which there are many of in the rooms.  best of luck!

awesome, thanks. Coffee is essential to my survival. ^^

And a friend I'm rooming with is planning on bringing her tiny rice cooker, so that should work out nicely.

[michiko nakano]

And a friend I'm rooming with is planning on bringing her tiny rice cooker, so that should work out nicely.

that is SUCH a good idea!  that way you can have nice warm food, as well as plenty of complex carbs that will give you sustained energy!  kudos kudos kudos

[Moonblossom]

Most of my friends are coming from all over the US and Canada, but I might be able to find someone who can bring one!

[Dany]

I'd love to be able to bring a rice cooker or crock pot or the like, that is a really good idea. Unfortunately since I'm flying in, I can't afford to put something in my suitcase that uses up that much space and weight :(

HINT: If you can ship some things? Do so!

Don't ship anything you'd worry about, but one of those small Wallgreens-size numbers would be a perfect item to stick in a box, get to and from shipping labels, and send it via ground about a week before the convention.

I know folks who do this with costumes and party gear...you probably don't need to use shipping trunks like they do, but a box that is sturdy enough to last both ways and a call to the hotel to see if they will accept the package when it arrives will help a lot in loosening up your luggage stash.

[michiko nakano]

I'd love to be able to bring a rice cooker or crock pot or the like, that is a really good idea. Unfortunately since I'm flying in, I can't afford to put something in my suitcase that uses up that much space and weight :(

HINT: If you can ship some things? Do so!

Don't ship anything you'd worry about, but one of those small Wallgreens-size numbers would be a perfect item to stick in a box, get to and from shipping labels, and send it via ground about a week before the convention.

I know folks who do this with costumes and party gear...you probably don't need to use shipping trunks like they do, but a box that is sturdy enough to last both ways and a call to the hotel to see if they will accept the package when it arrives will help a lot in loosening up your luggage stash.

a good idea, but most are too lazy for this D:

[Vanell0pe]

I'm bringing a griddle. ^^ and i'm staying at the sainte claire. Beautiful hotel too. I stayed there my 1st fanime. Fit 4 people comfortably in a king bed. There is a fridge. And it's very quiet and beautiful. The marriot... Not so much. It was convienient to be close to the con but the 2 bed room was compacted, the bathroom privacy was none (got walked in on./noticed that you can see through the door crack) and it was loud (all night) and a major p.i.t.a getting down most of the time. It was nice that we got to overlook the con center, but the stay sucked. Overall saint claire for the win!         posted from my metro pcs phone

[Rebeccakh]

does anyone have and info on the De Anza ( i think thats right x _ x; ) me and my dad are staying there this year and wanted to know some general info on the rooms and mehbeh the pool > . > if they have one

[LastExile]

Personally, my favorite hotel is the Fairmont. Stayed there last year, staying there again this year.
My HUGE pro for the Fairmont: The elevators.
They're huge, they're numerous, they're fast, and they don't give you that nasty weird feeling you get on the (I think?) Marriot elevators.

[peachmog]

Is there any three of those at the Hilton?

[LaughLikeMad]

hello everyone! I just have a quick question regarding checking into the marriott, our room is under one of our friends name, but its on another friends credit card, i was just wondering if the person the room is under has to be there for us to check in.

[Armored-Heart]

Could anyone give their opinions/experiences/details on the Crowne Plaza hotel by chance? :3

[Gwydion]

Could anyone give their opinions/experiences/details on the Crowne Plaza hotel by chance? :3

Unless they've fixed it, dunno, but beware REALLY loud toilets. Scare the shit outta ya at 3 in the morning when you're half-asleep.

[Armored-Heart]

Could anyone give their opinions/experiences/details on the Crowne Plaza hotel by chance? :3

Unless they've fixed it, dunno, but beware REALLY loud toilets. Scare the shit outta ya at 3 in the morning when you're half-asleep.

...Good to know I suppose. xD

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