US Nationals 2011 Travel/Hotel arrangement thread

[Mike Hughey]

It is a motel moreso than a hotel, but still has amenities such as a pool and (very) small lobby. The hotel does wrap around a Bob Evans (similar to IHOP), open til 10pm, as well as Wendy's and Tim Horton's (open much later... I think TH is 24/7). These should be able to act as meeting places with the benefit of having midnight snacks. I'll be asking Bob Evans if they're willing to keep a section open for us and possibly stay open later.

Varsity Inn North (overflow location) has a slightly larger lobby, along with a business center and small conference room. But I'm not sure about nearby food, and it's farther, so I'd say VIS is more ideal. I did check prices for other hotels that would have larger lobbies (Holiday Inn, Hilton, etc), and they are all much farther away and cost 2-3x as much.

Thanks, Jim - I hadn't heard from you since you mentioned Shaden's comments. Sounds like there are solutions to the problems. I guess I'll go ahead and book there if I can.

 

[AustinReed]

There are none left with the promotional code I think.

 

[Mike Hughey]

There are none left with the promotional code I think.

I booked two rooms on it this afternoon.

 

[AustinReed]

What? Are you serious? OMG. I got a room though for $50 a night.

 

[jms_gears1]

Looks like all of our spots are filled sorry :/

 

[Sa967St]

I will be getting there by MegaBus.

Toronto->Pittsburgh 11:30 PM (W) - 6:00 AM (Th)
Pittsburgh->Columbus 6:30 AM - 10:20 AM (Th)

Is anyone else going to be on that ride from Pittsburgh to Columbus?

 

[RyanReese09]

I'm will be getting there by MegaBus.

Toronto->Pittsburgh 11:30 PM (W) - 6:00 AM (Th)
Pittsburgh->Columbus 6:30 AM - 10:20 AM (Th)

Is anyone else going to be on that ride from Pittsburgh to Columbus?

Bah, me, Statue, and Justin are all on the next Pittsburgh->Columbus bus.

Boo . Any possibility of changing it?

There's a good chance we will all be together on the ride back, what are your times for the trip back?

 

[Sa967St]

Bah, me, Statue, and Justin are all on the next Pittsburgh->Columbus bus.

Boo . Any possibility of changing it?

There's a good chance we will all be together on the ride back, what are your times for the trip back?

No I'm not changing, then it would cost more than $13.20 for the whole ride. :3
It's a lot more expensive traveling back, I haven't decided how I'm getting back yet.

 

[Vincents]

I will be getting there by MegaBus.

Toronto->Pittsburgh 11:30 PM (W) - 6:00 AM (Th)
Pittsburgh->Columbus 6:30 AM - 10:20 AM (Th)

Is anyone else going to be on that ride from Pittsburgh to Columbus?

edit: I didn't realized how close the bus stop is from the hotel and venue. All three are within walking distance. http://tinyurl.com/3mgnenk

That looks horrendous... the bus schedule I mean.

 

[DavidWoner]

Lots of sleepy times for Sela on the bus.

 

[Sa967St]

On the way back, Aug 15th (Monday):
Columbus->Pittsburgh 8:55 AM - 12:45 PM
Pittsburgh->Harrisburg 5:35 - 9:25 PM
Anyone else planning to board these same buses, let me know.

ohai
Columbus->Pittsburgh 8:55 AM - 12:45 PM
Pittsburgh->Toronto 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM

 

[RyanReese09]

ohai
Columbus->Pittsburgh 8:55 AM - 12:45 PM
Pittsburgh->Toronto 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM

I'll be with you guys too. I got the same tickets.

 

[masterofthebass]

I may be driving and moving out of my apartment in Pittsburgh, so I may be able to have people crash at my place if needed. So if anyone needs a ride from eastern PA and doesn't mind helping me move, let me know.

 

[MichaelP.]

Hey, does anyone else have an extra space in their room?