Maemo Summit 2009/Accommodation
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* Draft recommended hotel & hostel list | * Draft recommended hotel & hostel list | ||
** [http://www.hostelworld.com HostelWorld]: a reliable website where you can find cheap hostel. You can see on the map where they're placed so you can choose one close to the Summit. | ** [http://www.hostelworld.com HostelWorld]: a reliable website where you can find cheap hostel. You can see on the map where they're placed so you can choose one close to the Summit. | ||
| - | **[http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-1556-ibis-amsterdam-centre/index.shtml Ibis Amsterdam Center Hotel]: for the sponsored participants and the big bunch of people happy with a price | + | **[http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-1556-ibis-amsterdam-centre/index.shtml Ibis Amsterdam Center Hotel]: for the sponsored participants and the big bunch of people happy with a price of ~146 €/night inc breakfast - [http://wiki.maemo.org/User:lardman lardman] |
**[http://www.westcordhotels.nl/hotels/Art-Hotel-Amsterdam**** Art Hotel Amsterdam]: recommended to those going better for a 4 star hotel. | **[http://www.westcordhotels.nl/hotels/Art-Hotel-Amsterdam**** Art Hotel Amsterdam]: recommended to those going better for a 4 star hotel. | ||
| + | **[http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-5140-ibis-amsterdam-city-west/index.shtml Ibis Amsterdam City West Hotel]: A cheaper option, but further out. Price around 65€/night for a double room. I ordered via accorhotels.com and got the price 69/59/59 € for 3 nights starting at Thursday ([http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Asys3 asys3]) | ||
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* Block book and/or obtain group rates | * Block book and/or obtain group rates | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 7 September 2009
We should offer people a range of accommodation options, from low-cost youth hostel beds to cheap hotels. Encourage people to stay close together.
Checklist
- Draft recommended hotel & hostel list
- HostelWorld: a reliable website where you can find cheap hostel. You can see on the map where they're placed so you can choose one close to the Summit.
- Ibis Amsterdam Center Hotel: for the sponsored participants and the big bunch of people happy with a price of ~146 €/night inc breakfast - lardman
- Art Hotel Amsterdam: recommended to those going better for a 4 star hotel.
- Ibis Amsterdam City West Hotel: A cheaper option, but further out. Price around 65€/night for a double room. I ordered via accorhotels.com and got the price 69/59/59 € for 3 nights starting at Thursday (asys3)
- Block book and/or obtain group rates
- Requires visiting hotel, asking for accommodation manager, and negotiating a group price.
- Sell the conference as important, high visibility, and argue that being a recommended hotel being a benefit for the hotel
- Put hotel list online
- Book hotel rooms pre-paid for sponsored attendees, maybe?
Who needs a room?
Please say if you prefer a hotel (or are happy with a hostel), if you need a double room (i.e. because you're bringing your wife/gf) or a single (if you don't want to share) or shared (if you're happy to share).
| Name | Hotel/hostel/other | Type of room | Arriving | Leaving | Sponsorship? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Pickering | Hotel | Double room (will pay surcharge) | Thur 8th October | Mon 12th October | Applied for |
| Jason Carter | Hotel/hostel/whatever | Single room | Thur 8th October | Mon 12th October | Applied for |
| Valerio Valerio | Hotel/hostel/whatever | Single/double room | tbd | tbd | Applied for |
| Gustavo Barbieri | Hotel/hostel/whatever | Single/double room | tbd | tbd | Applied for |
| Randall Arnold | Hotel/hostel/whatever | Single/double room | tbd | tbd | Applied for |
| Nirave Gondhia | Hotel | Single room | Thur 8th October | Mon 12th October | Applied for |
| Marius Gedminas | Hotel | Single/double room | Thur 8th October | Mon 12th October | No |
| Aniello Del Sorbo | Hotel | Single/double room (w/ gf) | Sat 10th October | Tue 13th October (3 nights / may change or pay surcharge for last night) | Applied for |
| Andrea Grandi | Hotel | Single/Shared | Thur 8th October | Sun 11th October | Applied for |