if people double up

I think the expectation was under $100/night per room, not per person.

On the one hand, I agree that it's unrealistic for most of the cities we're considering. On the other hand, hotel cost has been a major attendance hurdle, so it might be worth making it a priority, even if we have to sacrifice other items on our wish list.

Okay, I take that back. But I still think it's feasible in San Francisco. Taking a quick Google around, I found this place -- rates sound reasonable, data ports in every room, and it's a short distance from downtown SF and right around the corner from Dark Garden, Citizen Cake and a restaurant/bar called Absinthe.

I have no idea how many rooms it has or whether it's handicapped-accessible (I would guess yes for the latter, just because the Bay Area is pretty fiercely regulated in this wise), but it's definitely the right price.

Aw. It comes with both books and a cocker spaniel.

I have no idea how many rooms

28 rooms. AND -- hey, erika! -- "Advance arrangements may be made with responsible owners to accommodate their pet." W00t!!!

28 rooms.

There's an argument to decide dates and location ASAP. If we give them enough advance notice, we could book the entire hotel (and maybe get an even better deal!).

Oh, that would be fun.

Though the rooms don't have private baths; they're shared baths, which is a deal-breaker for me.

Though the rooms don't have private baths; they're shared baths, which is a deal-breaker for me.

You've shared a bathroom with Perkins and Jess before (among others I may be un-remembering). Just make sure you're on the floor with them.

(waking up)

A main deal in San Francisco is to remember that a lot of the hotel prices - and yes, hotel rooms in this town can be insanely expensive - will vary depending on neighbourhood. If you look at hotels in the traditional high tourist areas - Union Square, Nob Hill, the Wharf - you're looking at New York pricing or higher. But tourism being San Fran's major money-maker for so many years, there are hotels all over the City, and because we're not only small but equipped with decent public transport - and a bus or Metro ride is still only $1.25, and gets you a two-use transfer - it makes the choices a bit wider.

There's also the fact that the Bay Area has a high concentration of b.org residents, and most of us have wheels....

Anyway, I'm on it. I do like the concept of renting an entire hotel. One thing: have we block-booked for three nights at the rate, or four nights, in the past?

if we are in the SF area, I'll have a private bath no matter what.

So will the first person who asks to stay with me.