[amsat-bb] AMSAT Room Rate at the Hilton

Mon Aug 12 19:12:14 UTC 2019

I don’t know why the customer service rep said that, Sunday night is
included in the block.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 14:59 Glenn Miller - AA5PK via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I just finished booking my symposium room using the online chat function
> with a Hilton customer service rep.
>
> The AMSAT rate is only good through Saturday night.  If you plan to stay
> Sunday night, you'll have to book that night
> separately (at a much higher rate).
>
> The CS rep said the AMSAT block of rooms was filling up quickly.
>
> Glenn
> AA5PK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martha via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 10:05 AM
> To: Frank Karnauskas, N1UW
> Cc: AMSAT BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Room Rate at the Hilton
>
> The best way to register is to call the hotel directly.  If you still have
> problems, ask for Maria, the Sales Manager
>
> 73- Martha
>
> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 7:25 PM Frank Karnauskas via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Yes, please don't flood Martha with phone calls just yet.  She is well
> > aware of the problem and diligently working on it.
> >
> > An update will be posted when we have news.  I look forward to meeting
> > everyone there...one way or the other. :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Frank
> >
> > FRANK KARNAUSKAS, N1UW
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Burns
> > Fisher via AMSAT-BB
> > Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2019 5:36 PM
> > To: Mike McCann
> > Cc: AMSAT BB
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Room Rate at the Hilton
> >
> > The hotel has had all kinds of problems with this.  I initially managed
> to
> > get Wed-Sun nites at the rate, but not the 15th so I could go to the
> start
> > of the board meeting.   Martha has been in contact with them and I got
> the
> > rate for the 15th.  But that was last Weds.
> >
> > I do suggest calling them directly at the hotel, not the central
> > reservation line.  Push to talk to the group person if the first person
> > can't help.  If that does not work, check with Martha (I hate to say that
> > since she is probably flooded with these kinds of calls!)   It's possible
> > the block is sold out, but given the trouble, I'd be surprised.  BTW, do
> > not take the prepaid rate (which is about double the AMSAT rate, but is
> the
> > next cheapest thing) until all other avenues are covered.  Getting out of
> > that is REALLY difficult.
> >
> > On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 5:57 PM Jeff Johns via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I had the same issue for last year’s symposium in Huntsville. I needed
> up
> > > just staying across the street from the host hotel and, by doing so,
> > saved
> > > about $100 and in a newer property with better amenities. It’s not
> just a
> > > problem with AMSAT events, I travel frequently to many events where I
> > have
> > > to self-book and almost 50% of the time the ‘special’ codes don’t
> work. I
> > > would just give the hotel a call or look for less expensive options
> > within
> > > a reasonable distance. Best of luck and 73!
> > >
> > > Jeff WE4B
> > >
> > > > On Aug 11, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Mike McCann via AMSAT-BB <
> > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Yep I used group code "RAS"
> > > > It replies with: The requested rate is not available. View other
> > > available rooms and rates below.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > >    On Sunday, August 11, 2019, 5:30:43 PM EDT, Zach Metzinger via
> > > AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On 08/11/19 16:17, Mike McCann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > > >> Hello All,
> > > >> I just tried to make a reservation at the Arlington Hilton for the
> > > AMSAT Symposium, the Web site is saying that there aren't any rooms
> > > available at the AMSAT rate. Is anyone else seeing this problem?
> > > >> Mike KB2GHZ
> > > >
> > > > Did you use the correct link / reservation code?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/D/DCAVAHF-RAS-20191015/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
> > > >
> > > > Group code is "RAS".
> > > >
> > > > I used this and set the dates for 17th - 20th, and was able to view a
> > > > room at $150/night.
> > > >
> > > > --- Zach
> > > > N0ZGO
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