[Asterisk-Users] Astricon costs...

[Adams, Gavin]

asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com <> wrote:
>> Has anyone really looked at the costs for Astricon.  But the hotel
>> costs. $111.00 USD per night.. come on guys give me a break.  I will
>> not be staying at that hotel.  I can rent a car and stay near the
>> air port for almost half that. 
>> 
>> In addition from what I have been told their will be no shuttle
>> service from the Airport to the hotel.
>> 
>> Anyone else have any input on this?
> 
> Guys, the hotel costs are $111.00 including tax per night.
> That is actually very reasonable for a decent hotel.  I'm
> willing to bet that the place you found for 1/2 the cost of
> the Marriott is not capable of hosting a conference for 150 - 200
> people. 

The Marriott Marquis (assume that's where it's going to be held) is a
decent hotel. Plus, the upstairs bar sometimes has nice ammenities. :)

> As for the shuttle service, I have spoken with the hotel
> manager and she tells me we can get airport transportation
> set up for $20.00 each way.  (We negotiated a $5 discount off
> the normal $25.)  So if you want to avoid the rental car
> expense, we can arrange transportation for an additional $40.00.

As other's have mentioned, MARTA (local light rail service) goes right
from the airport baggage claim into downtown. You're 2 blocks max from
the hotel. $1.75 per trip can't be beat.

Now that I know it's in town, I'll see about attending myself.

Regards,

--- Gavin