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EricH 25-11-2009 13:43

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Bill put up this note: http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2009...-going-to.html

If you're going, hotel reservations open up in about a week.

rsisk 25-11-2009 14:12

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OK, having never been to CMP before, and I am planning to go this year, why do we have to wait for hotel reservations to open up?

Can't I make a reservation with a hotel in the area anytime I want to? Or are there special hotels to stay in, and special rates?

Nick Lawrence 25-11-2009 14:13

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There's special rates available for FIRST teams, if you book through FIRST.

-Nick

Mark McLeod 25-11-2009 14:27

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It's a package deal that includes tickets to the Wrap Party after Finals on Saturday night.

rsisk 25-11-2009 14:44

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OK, thanks. I'm not going as part of the team, so I am on my own for hotel reservations. What hotels do the teams normally stay in?

EricH 25-11-2009 15:16

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Omni, which is right across the street, Marriott Marquis, Westin, and some other downtown ones within walking distance. The other options are out by the airport and use a MARTA pass to get to the event. Downtown hotels typically don't have continental breakfast; the Marquis has a bridge to the Peachtree shopping center, which has several places serving breakfast.

Beth Sweet 25-11-2009 15:42

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Just to warn you Richard, I've tried before, and you pretty much cannot book a hotel within city limits without being with FIRST. The booking company really makes it a challenge...

PaW 25-11-2009 17:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet (Post 884274)
Just to warn you Richard, I've tried before, and you pretty much cannot book a hotel within city limits without being with FIRST. The booking company really makes it a challenge...

Good point. Last season, I paid my own way, but because of my "Starwood Preferred Guest" membership, the Westin was able to put me in a room without any issue. So, if you're a member of [insert your hotel program], make sure you check with them if you can't get a room via FIRST.

Madison 25-11-2009 18:03

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We have never booked through FIRST or their surrogate and have had no trouble getting blocks of rooms in downtown hotels.

Cory 25-11-2009 19:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet (Post 884274)
Just to warn you Richard, I've tried before, and you pretty much cannot book a hotel within city limits without being with FIRST. The booking company really makes it a challenge...

We booked rooms at the Embassy Suites a month or two ago, since we got tired of having to be lucky enough to be one of the first few callers the second the registration period opens.

ezygmont708 29-11-2009 20:11

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Last Year we stayed at the Days Inn as a cost containment measure. I would recommend not making reservations at the Days Inn. The continental breakfast was the highlight of our stay, and only because it was included as part of the reservation. The hotel was much farther than was originally noted, and when trying to cash AMEX Traveler's Checks the hotel would not cash more than $50.00 checks, although I could cash upto $300.00 at a time.

It seemed like those who stayed at the Omni Hotel had a very enjoyable time.

GaryVoshol 30-11-2009 07:03

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The Days Inn is closer to the Dome than many of the Steele-arranged hotels. Unless you're not talking of the one on Baker St.

Raul 02-12-2009 08:21

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Anyone get an email on this yet?

RoboMom 02-12-2009 10:58

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Originally Posted by Raul (Post 885213)
Anyone get an email on this yet?

this link appeared in Bill's Blog
http://www.firstchampionshiphousing.com/


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