[CentralOH] CentralOH Digest, Vol 63, Issue 5

[Srini]

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 Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place.

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:11 PM, <centraloh-request at python.org> wrote:

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>    1. Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Kurtis Mullins)
>    2. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Brian Costlow)
>    3. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Kurtis Mullins)
>    4. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (jep200404 at columbus.rr.com)
>    5. Re: Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio? (Jonathan Hogue)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kurtis Mullins <kurtis.mullins at gmail.com>
> To: CentralOH at python.org
> Cc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:32:18 -0400
> Subject: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?
> Hey,
>
> 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?
>
> 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.
>
> All good suggestions are welcome.
>
> Thanks!
> - Kurtis Mullins
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Brian Costlow <brian.costlow at gmail.com>
> To: "Mailing list for Central Ohio Python User Group (COhPy)" <
> centraloh at python.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:03:25 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?
> Hi Kurtis,
>
> 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.
>
> Catherine ginned up a nifty Hipmunk search we've been putting in our list
> emails that might help:
>
>
> http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1
>
> There's just not a lot there at the under $88 price.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Kurtis Mullins <kurtis.mullins at gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Hey,
>>
>> 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?
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> All good suggestions are welcome.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> - Kurtis Mullins
>>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kurtis Mullins <kurtis.mullins at gmail.com>
> To: "Mailing list for Central Ohio Python User Group (COhPy)" <
> centraloh at python.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:18:33 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Brian Costlow <brian.costlow at gmail.com>
>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>
> Wow! That's a really great turn-out.
>
>
>> Catherine ginned up a nifty Hipmunk search we've been putting in our list
>> emails that might help:
>>
>>
>> http://www.hipmunk.com/#!ohio+union+columbus+oh,Jul27.Jul29;1739+High+St+Columbus+OH+43210,Jul27.Jul29@1
>>
>> There's just not a lot there at the under $88 price.
>>
>
> Yep, tons of hotels but the prices aren't any less than what I just paid
> down on Clearwater Beach two weeks ago :P
>
> I did find a Ho*s*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:
> http://www.hostels.com/hostels/columbus-oh/the-wayfaring-buckeye-hostel/44280.
> Although Hostels might not be for everyone.
>
> Thanks for the info!
>
>
>
>
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> From: jep200404 at columbus.rr.com
> To: "Mailing list for Central Ohio Python User Group \(COhPy\)" <
> centraloh at python.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:00:14 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?
> On Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:18:33 -0400, Kurtis Mullins <
> kurtis.mullins at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Brian Costlow <brian.costlow at gmail.com>
> >  wrote:
>
> > > 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.
>
> > Wow! That's a really great turn-out.
>
> ... for the Ohio State Fair that started today.
> So expect many hotels to be full, especially close to the fairgrounds.
>
> The fairgrounds are about a mile east of OSU.
> The fairgrounds are near I-71, so expect lodging along I-71 to
> be full. SR 315 goes along the opposite side of OSU.
> Expect better luck along SR 315, or further west.
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jonathan Hogue <jon at hogue.org>
> To: "Mailing list for Central Ohio Python User Group (COhPy)" <
> centraloh at python.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:10:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CentralOH] Cheaper Hotels for PyOhio?
> I've had luck here. It's just barely good enough to stay at, and
> really good rates. 20 minute drive to the venue. It's not the best
> part of town, but not that bad. Typical of cheap hotel area. The last
> time I stayed, the wifi worked. Lots of chain stuff in the area.
>
> Value Innmore info‎
> 1947 Stringtown Road
> Grove City, OH 43123
> (614) 875-1800
> americasbestvalueinn.com‎
>
> If you go east of this hotel, across route 71, it's a better area, but
> more expensive.
>
> Also, the 70W and Hilliard Rome Road area is another hotel cluster
> that's likely to be open. Nicer part of town, but also more expensive.
> 20 minute drive to the venue.
>
> This area of town is a 5-10 minute drive to the venue. a healthy 40-50
> minute walk. Mostly students and hotels in this area.
>
> 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
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