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Austin, Texas Mega Do - February 26 - 28, 2010
Dec 18, 2009, 1:39 pm
#272
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: CLT
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Posts: 13,514
Dec 18, 2009, 6:20 pm
#273
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: retired from SFO Terminal 3
Posts: 7,437
Dec 21, 2009, 3:28 pm
#275
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: CLT
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Dec 21, 2009, 8:59 pm
#276
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,212
Here is some more info on the best Ramada in the area:
Ramada - Austin Central
919 East Koenig Lane
North I-35 @ Exit 238A
Austin, TX 78751 US
Phone: 512-454-1144
2 Double Beds Room Non-smoking
Fri. 02/26/10 USD 45.00
Sat. 02/27/10 USD 45.00
Sun. 02/28/10 USD 35.00
3 nights (1 Room): USD 124.99
Taxes: USD 18.74
* Total: USD 143.73
(this is a half-price rate that must be booked by Dec. 28, it is fully cancellable, at least the rate I booked)
http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control...=true&tab=tab1
# The new Ramada - Austin Central features unique amenities and services. The hotel is completely WIFI HSIA enabled. Your room has a new, Serta Hotel Concierge mattresses for your comfort. Each room also features a great modular desk and office chair. Most rooms have a recliner, and some rooms have a sofa bed. Coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards are standard as well.
# Stop by the hotel lobby for a complimentary USA Today newspaper or a copy of the Austin American-Statesman newspaper. Our business center is open all day and night with a computer, printer, fax and Internet access. A hot, Full American Breakfast is served buffet style each morning from 6 AM - 10 AM. Fitness on-the-go enthusiasts will enjoy our exercise room, outdoor lap-size pool and sun deck.
Ramada - Austin Central
919 East Koenig Lane
North I-35 @ Exit 238A
Austin, TX 78751 US
Phone: 512-454-1144
2 Double Beds Room Non-smoking
Fri. 02/26/10 USD 45.00
Sat. 02/27/10 USD 45.00
Sun. 02/28/10 USD 35.00
3 nights (1 Room): USD 124.99
Taxes: USD 18.74
* Total: USD 143.73
(this is a half-price rate that must be booked by Dec. 28, it is fully cancellable, at least the rate I booked)
http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control...=true&tab=tab1
# The new Ramada - Austin Central features unique amenities and services. The hotel is completely WIFI HSIA enabled. Your room has a new, Serta Hotel Concierge mattresses for your comfort. Each room also features a great modular desk and office chair. Most rooms have a recliner, and some rooms have a sofa bed. Coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards are standard as well.
# Stop by the hotel lobby for a complimentary USA Today newspaper or a copy of the Austin American-Statesman newspaper. Our business center is open all day and night with a computer, printer, fax and Internet access. A hot, Full American Breakfast is served buffet style each morning from 6 AM - 10 AM. Fitness on-the-go enthusiasts will enjoy our exercise room, outdoor lap-size pool and sun deck.
Dec 22, 2009, 2:24 am
#279
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY by birth, BNA by choice - soon YXE, the SKY by virtue.
Posts: 2,420
Dec 22, 2009, 8:55 am
#280
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: DFW
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Dec 22, 2009, 2:48 pm
#281
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Everyone is certainly free to stay where they wish, but the Sheraton is the host hotel for this event and all vendor-provided transportation will be leaving from and arriving back to it, so if you plan on staying elsewhere, be especially mindful of the schedule.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Dec 22, 2009, 3:42 pm
#282
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CLL
Programs: MS Plat, AOR ninja
Posts: 2,177
[QUOTE=Starwood Lurker;13038084]Everyone is certainly free to stay where they wish, but the Sheraton is the host hotel for this event and all vendor-provided transportation will be leaving from and arriving back to it, so if you plan on staying elsewhere, be especially mindful of the schedule.
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I'm so addicted to points that I cannot imagine staying at a non-SPG hotel anymore.... eek!
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I'm so addicted to points that I cannot imagine staying at a non-SPG hotel anymore.... eek!
Dec 22, 2009, 6:34 pm
#283
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,212
Well I just figured out how to take Friday off (although that means I have to leave Sunday afternoon), booked airline tickets (24 hours to change if need be), and then found out the Foodies tour was full.
At first I was so bummed when I found out that the Friday central Market tour was full (did not notice until today that there was additional information provided in post #4 beyond what was in Post #1) that I thought of canceling my airline tickets and waiting longer to commit.
But I decided I'm still in. I'm a Marriott person, but maybe Starwood can win me over one of these days. Anyway, love Austin, and look forward to the activities and meeting folks.
However, I have not figured out the sign up process - I notice William refers to a registration site for some of the events - where is that?
I'm interested in:
Friday Market tour waiting list (I am taking the whole day off to get there in time for it after all.)
Friday night Starwood reception.
Sat. AM - probably Bullock history tour.
Sat. afternoon - Lockhart BBQ
Sat. evening - Serrano's dinner
At first I was so bummed when I found out that the Friday central Market tour was full (did not notice until today that there was additional information provided in post #4 beyond what was in Post #1) that I thought of canceling my airline tickets and waiting longer to commit.
But I decided I'm still in. I'm a Marriott person, but maybe Starwood can win me over one of these days. Anyway, love Austin, and look forward to the activities and meeting folks.
However, I have not figured out the sign up process - I notice William refers to a registration site for some of the events - where is that?
I'm interested in:
Friday Market tour waiting list (I am taking the whole day off to get there in time for it after all.)
Friday night Starwood reception.
Sat. AM - probably Bullock history tour.
Sat. afternoon - Lockhart BBQ
Sat. evening - Serrano's dinner
Dec 22, 2009, 6:39 pm
#284
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 7,786
Yes, good to get yourself on the waitlist. Who knows, maybe someone(s) will need to drop out in the next 2 months. (Good luck to my Bestie too.)
The DO registration site is still under development.
Looking forward to seeing you (at the Ramada)!
The DO registration site is still under development.
Looking forward to seeing you (at the Ramada)!
Dec 22, 2009, 7:28 pm
#285
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY by birth, BNA by choice - soon YXE, the SKY by virtue.
Posts: 2,420
I thought you had the Barton Creek rezzie for that weekend, boxo? Are they not honoring it?