The sessions close much earlier anyway and there is nothing to do in Houston (not me saying that), so that would be ok.
-----Original Message----- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 19:35 To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice there are some nice places to eat in downtown if you eat at normal dinner hours (before 8 PM) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:30 PM, Roland Janus <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> wrote: > Ok, so there is nothing to see in Houston, besides Nasa, which takes > too much time. > I could take Best Western, take the train and walk (slowly..) Have > some shops at TMC. > > True? So far I don't need a car for that right? > > Eat where without a car? > > -R > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com > [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell > Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 19:21 > To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com > Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice > > Coming to Htown without a car is insanity. > > On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Marcum, John <jmar...@babc.com> wrote: >> Like the hotel that is normally $100 jumped to $500 per day? >> >> >> >> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >> On Behalf Of Mary >> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 12:17 PM >> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >> >> >> >> "3 blocks from the convention center it is 3 to 7 a day. >> There are some lots between the convention center and hess that are >> around 6 or 7." >> >> >> >> That's what I thought too. Parked on a Tuesday (day prior to >> conference) for $8, then the conference started, same lot, price >> jumped to $20 a day for the next 5 days.... >> >> On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 12:41 PM, Roland Janus >> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >> wrote: >> >> So you recommend using them? Best alternative? >> Or stay at the airport and rent a car? >> >> -R >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >> On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell >> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 18:34 >> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >> >> there are no lines for our trains. nobody really rides them. they go >> from downtown to reliant stadium past the med center. more or less >> empty at all times. nice benches at all the stops. >> >> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Roland Janus >> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >> wrote: >>> J >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Rod Trent >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 18:20 >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> If you were talking about Metro for Windows 8, the line wouldn't be >>> that long. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:59 AM >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> Googled TMC J, Texas Medical Center. >>> >>> Best Western is about 120 a night. >>> >>> >>> >>> How long for the metro line then? Aren't they stuck in the same traffic? >>> >>> >>> >>> -roland >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Mary >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 17:42 >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> There's still some hotels available down by the TMC that are, what I >>> could consider reasonably priced. Plus, they are 1-2 blocks from >>> the >> Metro line. >>> >>> I go to a conference every year in Houston where the attendance is >>> 60K+ over the course of 4 days. Logistically, I don't think there's >>> ever been any issues. $6 cab rides within the loop, $3 daily Metro >>> fare. Does it add up over the week - of course. For me, it's the >>> benefits that I get from the conference that far outweigh the >>> inconvenience of riding the metro or taking a cab. >>> >>> With MMS, I was never lucky enough to stay at the conference hotel >>> or anywhere near, so I always had to take a cab and/or the monorail, >>> but at least I was able to attend..... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:18 AM, Roland Janus >>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Already in the morning or just after the last session (and in >>> between of course)? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Adm >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:56 >>> To: mssms >>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> It will be hot as hell and very humid! Enjoy! >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Roland Janus >>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Assuming airbnb isn't working out, as I just asked about one and the >>> answer >>> was: can't tell yet (dooh), what's the alternative? >>> >>> A distant hotel and getting stuck in traffic twice a day? >>> >>> How bad would that be? >>> >>> >>> >>> -R >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:34 >>> >>> >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> Never was in Houston (or Texas), but you're saying it's bad choice >>> in the first place? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Stephen Leuthold >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:29 >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> Honestly, if TechEd was in another place that's not logistically >>> retarded for these type of events I might of gone. My team and I are >>> going to give IT/Dev connections a shot this year. Hopefully we get >> similar value to MMS. >>> I know this isn't helpful to this thread. Just venting, again. :) >>> >>> Sent from my Windows Phone >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> From: Roland Janus >>> Sent: 4/2/2014 8:57 AM >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> ARGH! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Nash Pherson >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 15:48 >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> Yeah, all the airbnb stuff close to the hotel listed by "Kozi >>> Corporate Housing" is only for month long stays. They advertise 5 >>> day minimums, but if you aren't booking a month they will only let >>> you book at the last second. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Jason Wallace >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:39 AM >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> May I just highlight www.airbnb.com again? >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> From: jmar...@babc.com >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:33:27 +0000 >>> >>> I think that area is fine. I was looking an apt there and a >>> co-worker did end up getting one there. There's a free bus that runs in the area. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 8:05 AM >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> Still not sure if I want to go, but if I do, I figured that the >>> hotels listed with the convention are already booked or too >>> expensive or > both... >>> >>> >>> >>> But an apartment within the yellow line here should be ok right? >>> >>> The distance is rather close, around 1 mile, so walking could be ok >>> to, right? >>> >>> If people walk in Houston J >>> >>> Otherwise it's a really short cab drive or maybe bus ride? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Roland >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> >>> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be >>> protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. 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