[amsat-bb] AMSAT Room Rate at the Hilton

Mon Aug 12 19:23:10 UTC 2019

Same thing to me less than an hour ago.  Sunday went up to $249. I’d rather send it to AMSAT!

Ed Krome K9EK

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> On Aug 12, 2019, at 3:12 PM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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