Try bidding on price line. You could get lucky and get something nice at an affordable price. In the past, I stayed in Atlanta for PYCON 2010 for $54 + taxes at <span style="color:rgb(0,0,102);font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place.</span><br>
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1. Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Kurtis Mullins)<br>
2. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Brian Costlow)<br>
3. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Kurtis Mullins)<br>
4. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (<a href="mailto:jep200404@columbus.rr.com">jep200404@columbus.rr.com</a>)<br>
5. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Jonathan Hogue)<br>
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Cc: <br>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:32:18 -0400<br>Subject: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?<br>Hey,<div><br></div><div>I'm interested in going to PyOhio. I live in Kettering which is just far enough away to make a Hotel worth it. But, I'm a little tight, financially, at the moment. Does anyone know of some cheaper hotels that are assumed decently safe? </div>
<div><br></div><div>I don't need any great accommodations -- just somewhere to sleep and shower. I plan on riding my bike (motorcycle) so I'd rather not stay in a bad area where it might get stolen or vandalized. I did see on the site that there's a hotel special-price of a bit more than $100 per night but I really can't afford to spend that much at the moment.</div>
<div><br></div><div>All good suggestions are welcome.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks!</div><div>- Kurtis Mullins</div>
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Cc: <br>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:03:25 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?<br>Hi Kurtis,<div><br></div><div>Last I checked, the Blackwell, where we had a discount rate, was fully booked for Saturday night; not just the cheaper block, but sold out entirely.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Catherine ginned up a nifty Hipmunk search we've been putting in our list emails that might help:</div>
<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1" target="_blank">http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>There's just not a lot there at the under $88 price.</div><div><br></div><div>Also, I have no clue about safety, I used to live near the Varsity Inn, but that was in 1983, no idea what it's like down there now.</div>
<div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Kurtis Mullins <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:kurtis.mullins@gmail.com" target="_blank">kurtis.mullins@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Hey,<div><br></div><div>I'm interested in going to PyOhio. I live in Kettering which is just far enough away to make a Hotel worth it. But, I'm a little tight, financially, at the moment. Does anyone know of some cheaper hotels that are assumed decently safe? </div>
<div><br></div><div>I don't need any great accommodations -- just somewhere to sleep and shower. I plan on riding my bike (motorcycle) so I'd rather not stay in a bad area where it might get stolen or vandalized. I did see on the site that there's a hotel special-price of a bit more than $100 per night but I really can't afford to spend that much at the moment.</div>
<div><br></div><div>All good suggestions are welcome.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks!</div><span><font color="#888888"><div>- Kurtis Mullins</div>
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Cc: <br>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:18:33 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?<br><div>On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Brian Costlow <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:brian.costlow@gmail.com" target="_blank">brian.costlow@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div><br></div><div>Last I checked, the Blackwell, where we had a discount rate, was fully booked for Saturday night; not just the cheaper block, but sold out entirely.</div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>Wow! That's a really great turn-out.</div>
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Catherine ginned up a nifty Hipmunk search we've been putting in our list emails that might help:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1" target="_blank">http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>There's just not a lot there at the under $88 price.</div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>Yep, tons of hotels but the prices aren't any less than what I just paid down on Clearwater Beach two weeks ago :P</div>
</div><div><br></div><div>I did find a Ho<b>s</b>tel that supposedly starts at $23.00/night but I haven't called to verify the prices or openings. If anyone else is looking, the link for it is here: <a href="http://www.hostels.com/hostels/columbus-oh/the-wayfaring-buckeye-hostel/44280" target="_blank">http://www.hostels.com/hostels/columbus-oh/the-wayfaring-buckeye-hostel/44280</a>. Although Hostels might not be for everyone.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Thanks for the info! <br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div></div>
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Cc: <br>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:00:14 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?<br>On Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:18:33 -0400, Kurtis Mullins <<a href="mailto:kurtis.mullins@gmail.com">kurtis.mullins@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Brian Costlow <<a href="mailto:brian.costlow@gmail.com">brian.costlow@gmail.com</a>><br>
> wrote:<br>
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> > Last I checked, the Blackwell, where we had a discount rate, was fully<br>
> > booked for Saturday night; not just the cheaper block, but sold out<br>
> > entirely.<br>
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> Wow! That's a really great turn-out.<br>
<br>
... for the Ohio State Fair that started today.<br>
So expect many hotels to be full, especially close to the fairgrounds.<br>
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The fairgrounds are about a mile east of OSU.<br>
The fairgrounds are near I-71, so expect lodging along I-71 to<br>
be full. SR 315 goes along the opposite side of OSU.<br>
Expect better luck along SR 315, or further west.<br>
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Cc: <br>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:10:49 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?<br>I've had luck here. It's just barely good enough to stay at, and<br>
really good rates. 20 minute drive to the venue. It's not the best<br>
part of town, but not that bad. Typical of cheap hotel area. The last<br>
time I stayed, the wifi worked. Lots of chain stuff in the area.<br>
<br>
Value Innmore info<br>
1947 Stringtown Road<br>
Grove City, OH 43123<br>
<a href="tel:%28614%29%20875-1800" value="+16148751800">(614) 875-1800</a><br>
<a href="http://americasbestvalueinn.com" target="_blank">americasbestvalueinn.com</a><br>
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If you go east of this hotel, across route 71, it's a better area, but<br>
more expensive.<br>
<br>
Also, the 70W and Hilliard Rome Road area is another hotel cluster<br>
that's likely to be open. Nicer part of town, but also more expensive.<br>
20 minute drive to the venue.<br>
<br>
This area of town is a 5-10 minute drive to the venue. a healthy 40-50<br>
minute walk. Mostly students and hotels in this area.<br>
<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=hotel&hl=en&ll=40.022044,-83.020828&spn=0.014608,0.027874&sll=40.016901,-83.027072&sspn=0.014609,0.027874&t=m&radius=0.89&hq=hotel&z=16" target="_blank">https://maps.google.com/maps?q=hotel&hl=en&ll=40.022044,-83.020828&spn=0.014608,0.027874&sll=40.016901,-83.027072&sspn=0.014609,0.027874&t=m&radius=0.89&hq=hotel&z=16</a><br>
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<br></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br>Regards<div>Srini</div><br>