Originally Posted by
rte66kid
I know this is really specific, but the Residence Inn in downtown San Diego offered a decent free reception. They set up a BBQ by their pool, and were grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, as well as offering a couple different types of salads etc, while i was there ^
Evening reception is standard on weeknights at most all Residence Inns (I've stayed in lots), as is breakfast on weekdays. Breakfast is better (usually includes fruit, cereals, make-your-own waffles, eggs, sausage, some kind of potato). Food in the evening is different each night, but not good - of the make-your-own taco variety. You'll also see a large beaker each of red and white wine (neither are very good). Much better to get a room in a good hotel on the club level.