Why so expensive?
Jul 29, 2018, 8:21 am
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Why so expensive?
i am trying to book a hotel in San Francisco on the night of September 24. The prices are astronomical. Can anyone tell me why?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:52 am
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Jul 29, 2018, 12:11 pm
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SF hotel rates fluctuate wildly based on convention activity. Big conventions affect prices everywhere, but the effect is particularly strong in SF.
Jul 29, 2018, 11:26 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 1:11 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 1:43 pm
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For the night of September 24, the Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center is available for $864+tax, or 40,000 IHG Rewards points, and no tax. IHG is currently running a "mystery" bonus promotion on the sale of its points. If you get the highest possible bonus -- 100% -- you should be able to buy 40,000 IHG points for $200. If you don't already have an IHG Rewards account, sign up for one at ihg.com, and then click on "Buy Points" to see what your bonus offer is.
Jul 30, 2018, 2:41 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 5:18 pm
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Dreamforce? One of the biggest....
Rivals MacWorld and Oracle Open World for commanding hotel resources.
Jul 30, 2018, 5:28 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 5:37 pm
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About a mile from Moscone Center. So yes, it's walkable, but it's not a great location in terms of the primary tourist sites. It would be a great location for attending the symphony, ballet or opera, but I believe all three have no performances in this part of late September.
Jul 30, 2018, 11:05 pm
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Dreamforce is projected to "sell out" this year, which means 100k+ people.
If you find anything available at all, especially on points, book it immediately.
Last year, the lucky ones were able to find expensive accommodations in the East Bay and commute to the city.
If you are traveling for leisure and have any flexibility, pick a different week.
If you find anything available at all, especially on points, book it immediately.
Last year, the lucky ones were able to find expensive accommodations in the East Bay and commute to the city.
If you are traveling for leisure and have any flexibility, pick a different week.