[amsat-bb] AMSAT Room Rate at the Hilton

Mon Aug 12 19:15:13 UTC 2019

When I booked I got the $149 rate for Oct 15-21.

Frank
K6FW

> On Aug 12, 2019, at 11:59 AM, 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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