The Fest website has also been updated with the link to the hotel's
reservations page.
RC
On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 7:44 AM Richard Cuff wrote:
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> Good suggestion -
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> Visit the hotel's reservations
>
Good suggestion -
Visit the hotel's reservations
site,https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/pennsylvania/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-philadelphia-west-PHLGHDT/index.html,
and look for the "Add Special Rate Code" item at the left. Our group
code is SWL. It does appear to be working as
Perhaps it would be helpful if specific instructions are posted here
and on swlfest.com for exactly how to make reservations to ensure the
event gets the badly needed credit for those reservations. And
clarify if such reservations include a breakfast ticket.
The pared-down breakfast options
Bruce (and anyone else) -- if you do reserve a room outside of the
Fest block, please send me an e-mail so I can attempt to get the room
credited to our group.
John's metaphor of the balloon is appropriate - if we don't meet our
hotel room commitment, it would cost us more for the forum / silent
$125 is the Fest rate. While I know of no $109 rate with breakfast included,
there have been enough anomalies reported that I wouldn’t say categorically
that it doesn’t exist somewhere in their system. Keep in mind that in order
for the event to get a discounted rate for the meeting rooms it
When I attempt to register using the SWL group code, I get a quote of $125
per night with breakfast for a two room suite with king sized bed. Is there
actually a $109 per night rate with breakfast?
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Bruce Sherman
KI4PAC
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