I've had that experience with B&Bs and very small hotels before -- some of them just aren't set up for group sales for whatever reason.
Anya: Are you stupid or something? Giles: Allow me to answer that question with a firing.
'Sleeper'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Jessica - Nov 01, 2006 9:02:44 am PST #4005 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Vortex - Nov 01, 2006 9:04:19 am PST #4006 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Oh, I get not being set up for group sales, that's not my issue. I would just think that you'd make some sort of effort for someone who wants to book the entire property. Even if you didn't do a price break.
Toddson - Nov 01, 2006 9:09:26 am PST #4007 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
The smart ones (B&Bs) will accommodate groups. We had my mother's 75th birthday party at one and they rented a bunch of rooms, made accommodations for people who couldn't manage steps, catered it, made a GORGEOUS birthday cake, and pretty much turned the entire first floor of the building over to us for most of a day.
eta: and we didn't even book the entire place!
Vortex - Nov 01, 2006 9:18:52 am PST #4008 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I'm not sure if it was the hotel or the guy who answered the phone. I'll call the manager later.
beth b - Nov 01, 2006 9:39:22 am PST #4009 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I'd try the manager - they may have a really tight control on thing s - of course - since you seemed to an unusual situation - I probbably would have said something like - this is unusual - I should have you speak with the manager
Vortex - Nov 03, 2006 6:58:06 am PST #4010 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
One of the hotels in Boston has requested a description of the group before they can quote a rate (@@) anyway, this is what I came up with.
The Buffistas is a non profit organization dedicated to intelligent online discourse across a variety of subjects, including politics, popular culture, writing and literature. Once a year, we gather in order to renew old acquaintances, make new ones and continue discussion. Due to our geographic diversity, we organize our gatherings in a different region each year. Past gatherings have been held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
Polter-Cow - Nov 03, 2006 7:02:00 am PST #4011 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Boy, we sound like stuffy old curmudgeons!
The truth probably wouldn't fly so well with those guys, though.
Vortex - Nov 03, 2006 7:02:39 am PST #4012 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
And how is what i said not the truth?
Sean K - Nov 03, 2006 7:05:14 am PST #4013 of 10002
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
It's not that it's not the truth, it just leaves out the corsets and the frenet and the Too Much Candy.
It's probably for the best.
Polter-Cow - Nov 03, 2006 7:15:14 am PST #4014 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
What Sean said. Heh.