Originally Posted by Jace (Post 785590)

apparently even being an early bird doesn't cut it, you have to book BEFORE they make it public

so, anyone know which hotels are on either side of the Westin?

the Holiday Inn is about 1 mile from it, which I guess wouldn't be bad, but wanted to know what was directly next to it

Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 785593)

That Holiday Inn is long gone. Its played host to the likes of myself and Ynot Bob and others.

If your looking for cheaper digs ask The Enforcer where he stayed last year.

Originally Posted by jerseygto (Post 785597)

Actually Big J....theres Hotels all up an down the beach it jus might be a lil rough to find one with a vacnacy..Especially in August.... Just look online for Hotels in Hollywood Florida on North an South Ocean drive in the 33019 zip code..:okthumb:

Originally Posted by Jace (Post 785598)

yeah, I have, and the closest other than the ramada is 3 miles away

Originally Posted by Jace (Post 785596)

this looks like the winner so far

http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control...o=RA&cid=%EAid!

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer (Post 785602)

Just checked the room rates and they are sweet.. :>)) Between this and my free airline ticket from Northwest it will be a cheap trip should I decide to go.

Originally Posted by Jace (Post 785604)

I just made my reservation for their

you going to be staying there too?

it was $317 for both of us, great price

are cabs pretty readily available at any time of the day and night around there?

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer (Post 785619)

If i go that is where I will stay for sure.... cabs were very easy to get and the cabbies and security at the hotel were really nice even to folks who were fubared.. lol

Originally Posted by avnchris (Post 786012)

The rooms at the Westin are NOT - I repeat not sold out.

When calling to make the reservation make sure you mention that you are with the Internext show or they will say they are sold out.

If anyone still has problems ask for a manager - and if that fails hit me up directly - ICQ in sig.

CHEERS!

Originally Posted by avnchris (Post 786012)

The rooms at the Westin are NOT - I repeat not sold out.

When calling to make the reservation make sure you mention that you are with the Internext show or they will say they are sold out.

If anyone still has problems ask for a manager - and if that fails hit me up directly - ICQ in sig.

CHEERS!

Originally Posted by Jace (Post 786053)

um...yeah they are

I talked to the guy at great length, he tried 3 different ways, and the ONLY rooms he could come up with under the "internext group" was suites that are almost $400 a night

he even tried to look off of the "internext group" block and saw nothing was available

I would LOVE to grab something else, but I already made my reservation elsewhere and settled into the idea that it will be nice there ;)

doesn't this happen every year?

Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 786058)

I never had any problem in Miami. I booked right before I left for Tampa as well.

Originally Posted by iamkathi (Post 786065)

Jace, you are correct. And then a month before hand magically rooms start to appear on the boards. Different companies that book more rooms than they will ever use start freaking out when they figure out they may have to pay for them.
Also, there is always a waiting list every year that they DO call when the rooms start opening up.