US Nationals 2012 (Las Vegas)

[pjk]

I think it's $45 for the first person in a room, and then they add some amount (like $10) per person added to the room.

We couldn't use the block reservation rooms because they wouldn't take a reservation over the phone for more than 4 people in a single room - they said it wasn't allowed. Even though their website explicitly allows for 5 people in a room (but not 6) (5 is how many we need). Stupid Riviera.

That is weird. In this case if I were you I'd just say you have 4 people. It's better than waiting and ending up not being able to get a room.

 

[Mike Hughey]

That is weird. In this case if I were you I'd just say you have 4 people. It's better than waiting and ending up not being able to get a room.

You don't understand. I was able to register just fine online for 5 people in a room. It's just that it didn't count as one of the cubing block rooms. But the online registration worked, and I have a nice printout with a confirmation number saying we're registered for 2 adults and 3 children for a room there. We're all set. You guys can help me mob them if they try to deny me once I get there.

What I don't understand is how it could be that the person I talked to on the phone would insist (and she did insist, strongly) that they absolutely can't have more than 4 people to a room at the Riviera. It's a blatant verifiable lie - the website proves otherwise. (Or else the website and my reservation is wrong.) Honestly, it seemed she was determined to make me book 2 rooms.

 

[pjk]

You don't understand. I was able to register just fine online for 5 people in a room. It's just that it didn't count as one of the cubing block rooms. But the online registration worked, and I have a nice printout with a confirmation number saying we're registered for 2 adults and 3 children for a room there. We're all set. You guys can help me mob them if they try to deny me once I get there.

What I don't understand is how it could be that the person I talked to on the phone would insist (and she did insist, strongly) that they absolutely can't have more than 4 people to a room at the Riviera. It's a blatant verifiable lie - the website proves otherwise. (Or else the website and my reservation is wrong.) Honestly, it seemed she was determined to make me book 2 rooms.

Ah. Glad you got it booked. See you in August.

 

[MirzaCubing]

What I don't understand is how it could be that the person I talked to on the phone would insist (and she did insist, strongly) that they absolutely can't have more than 4 people to a room at the Riviera. It's a blatant verifiable lie - the website proves otherwise. (Or else the website and my reservation is wrong.) Honestly, it seemed she was determined to make me book 2 rooms.

Mike, I ran into the same exact situation when my dad and I booked rooms last year. Honestly, I think the real reason is so you book two rooms and they make more money. I don't see any other reasons, other than maybe a fire hazard, but it still isn't a a major problem at all.
oh, and I hope to meet you there

 

[Vincents]

You don't understand. I was able to register just fine online for 5 people in a room. It's just that it didn't count as one of the cubing block rooms. But the online registration worked, and I have a nice printout with a confirmation number saying we're registered for 2 adults and 3 children for a room there. We're all set. You guys can help me mob them if they try to deny me once I get there.

What I don't understand is how it could be that the person I talked to on the phone would insist (and she did insist, strongly) that they absolutely can't have more than 4 people to a room at the Riviera. It's a blatant verifiable lie - the website proves otherwise. (Or else the website and my reservation is wrong.) Honestly, it seemed she was determined to make me book 2 rooms.

Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice.

That's definitely how that adage goes.

 

[Julian]

Is there anything happening Sunday night? Picking a day for a show with my family, wouldn't want to miss out.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Don't forget to register and pay! The base fee goes up in 2 days.

 

[Tyson]

We will be giving out plaques to the top 3x3x3 Speedsolve competitor under the ages of 6, 8, 10, and 12.

 

[Stefan]

We will be giving out plaques to the top 3x3x3 Speedsolve competitor under the ages of 6, 8, 10, and 12.

So a 5-year old beating everybody else under 12 would get them all?

 

[Skullush]

So a 5-year old beating everybody else under 12 would get them all?

I would lol

 

[jonlin]

So a 5-year old beating everybody else under 12 would get them all?

I want a plaque

 

[blackzabbathfan]

Will the seminars be held in the same room as the competition is?

 

[Bob]

Will the seminars be held in the same room as the competition is?

No, there are side rooms for that purpose.

 

[blackzabbathfan]

No, there are side rooms for that purpose.

Is there information on where these side rooms are?

 

[Kian]

Is there information on where these side rooms are?

In the hotel. The location of the seminars/other events will be made clear.

 

[blackzabbathfan]

In the hotel. The location of the seminars/other events will be made clear.

Awesome. Thank you so much.

 

[Tyson]

It's right next to the main hall. You won't miss it.

 

[blackzabbathfan]

It's right next to the main hall. You won't miss it.

Will they all be held in the same side room? (Sorry for being so stupid.)

 

[Meep]

Will they all be held in the same side room? (Sorry for being so stupid.)

Whether they are or aren't, I'm sure they'll make it clear at the venue itself. Shouldn't have to worry about it.

 

[Me]

Is there a complete list of who will be hosting which seminars?