Maemo Summit 2009/Accommodation

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* Draft recommended hotel & hostel list
* Draft recommended hotel & hostel list
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** '''HostelWorld''' - http://www.hostelworld.com: 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.
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** [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.
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**[http://www.accorhotels.com/nl/hotel-5140-ibis-amsterdam-city-west/index.shtml Ibis Amsterdam City West]: for the sponsored participants and the big bunch of people happy with a price around 65€/night for a double room.
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**[http://www.westcordhotels.nl/hotels/Art-Hotel-Amsterdam**** Art Hotel Amsterdam]: recommended to those going better for a 4 star hotel.  
* Block book and/or obtain group rates
* Block book and/or obtain group rates

Revision as of 13:56, 25 August 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 City West: for the sponsored participants and the big bunch of people happy with a price around 65€/night for a double room.
    • Art Hotel Amsterdam: recommended to those going better for a 4 star hotel.
  • 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?