[Asterisk-Users] Astricon costs...

[Scott Stingel]

Please note that the Marriott Marquis that you're talking about is NOT the
same hotel as the Marriott Century Center, where Astricon is being held.
They show different addresses on the web site.

Please correct me if I'm wrong!

regards 


Scott M. Stingel
President,
Emerging Voice Technology, Inc.
Palo Alto California & London England
www.evtmedia.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Chad Brown
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 1:46 PM
To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Astricon costs...

I was just in Atlanta and stayed at the Marriott Marquis. It was a nice
hotel but it was not cheep. I spent 200 for a last minute booking.
However, there is a train that runs from the airport and terminates a block
away. (5$ one way)

The Hilton and Hyatt are next door.

Chad

-----Original Message-----
From: asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Adams, Gavin
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 11:27 AM
To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Astricon costs...

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
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