OT: Calgary, week of January 22
Jan 21, 2007, 8:49 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: YVR
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OT: Calgary, week of January 22
What is going on in Calgary this week? I need to go down for one night, and the SPG properties are nearly booked. Our office is near the airport, the Cavalier is booked.
The only thing open are the 4p and the Sheraton Suites. Even calling the SPG Gold number couldn't find an opening.
So, what convention is in Calgary this week, hmm?
The only thing open are the 4p and the Sheraton Suites. Even calling the SPG Gold number couldn't find an opening.
So, what convention is in Calgary this week, hmm?
Jan 21, 2007, 10:03 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 5,735
It's just boomtime in Calgary 
I'm not surprised you couldn't get anything - this happened to me numerous times in November and December.
I'm not surprised you couldn't get anything - this happened to me numerous times in November and December.
Jan 21, 2007, 10:08 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 256
Wednesday nights are particularly bad, almost always sold out at the Sheaton/Westin downtown. You have to book early in Calgary now.
Jan 21, 2007, 9:26 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: SPG
Posts: 72
If you only needed for one night, you still can booke Monday Or Thursday.
What is going on in Calgary this week? I need to go down for one night, and the SPG properties are nearly booked. Our office is near the airport, the Cavalier is booked.
The only thing open are the 4p and the Sheraton Suites. Even calling the SPG Gold number couldn't find an opening.
So, what convention is in Calgary this week, hmm?
The only thing open are the 4p and the Sheraton Suites. Even calling the SPG Gold number couldn't find an opening.
So, what convention is in Calgary this week, hmm?
Jan 22, 2007, 12:28 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: SPG Plat, AC Gold
Posts: 18
If you're plat, go for the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire... They are probably the best Sheraton i've ever stayed at, and they treat their plat guests very well... I was there last week, got upgrade to corner suite, jacuzzi, free movie in addition to the 500 plat points, they have a very nice hot breakfast on the 15th floor, all in all, a nice place to be... There were ranked as #1 in customer satisfaction worldwide by sheraton in 2005 i believe (or so says their marketing stuff), and nonetheless, i think they deserve it. Such a refreshing change from the way I am treating in NY, i guess in big cities being a young plat does not carry equal weight to having grey hair... Oh well...
Jan 22, 2007, 7:11 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 5,284
I have the same problem when I go to YEG. This whole boom thing is AB is getting out of hand. I actually have to plan my schedule now 
Good luck on getting a room this week. BTW, you do know how far a drive the 4-points would be to your company don't you
Good luck on getting a room this week. BTW, you do know how far a drive the 4-points would be to your company don't you
Jan 23, 2007, 10:54 pm
#7
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[QUOTE=cattle;7073027Good luck on getting a room this week. BTW, you do know how far a drive the 4-points would be to your company don't you [/QUOTE]
Thanks, actually I got one today at the Cavalier. Just had to cross my fingers and hope for a cancellation.
Yes, I do, but I have functions all over the city, so....
[/QUOTE]Thanks, actually I got one today at the Cavalier. Just had to cross my fingers and hope for a cancellation.
Yes, I do, but I have functions all over the city, so....