Nope…it’s not the CC. The AHA will announce the hotel by February.
You are mean Ron.
See, I don’t have a nice way to put it, this wait stuff is BS. Prior to last year the conference was available for purchase by November and the hotel was publicized as well. By the time I had decided whether or not I could attend the conference last year it was already sold out.
I can certainly appreciate your frustration Mike. Stay closely tuned.
It’s likely I won’t be able to wait till February to book a hotel cause Mrs g wants our accommodation locked in within the next week. I’ m thinking Loews is kind of central…
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You could always book a couple places and then cancel when you find out. It look forward to meeting you in Philly.
Not a bad idea but there is a lot of hotels in that area. Is there any major benefit to getting into the conference hotel?
Thanks for the advice though, and a quick reply to my 1st post on the aha forum.
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For ANY conference, having your room nearby is nice. You can go back when you want, don’t have to schlep stuff with you all day. Take a nap. Etc. A block or two away is fine, but too far and it starts to cramp your style. I imagine this is even more true for AHA since it is LONGER - 8am until 11pm or later and includes drinking.
It’s a hell of a lot easier stumbling into an elevator than having to stumble across the street or down the road. The Westin last year was connected by a sky bridge but still nicer just to jump on the elevator.
At least in most hotels, you have a one in 36-45 chance of getting the right floor. 
The hotel info is up on the conference website. It’s the Philadelphia Marriott downtown.
15.2% room tax and $45 per day in parking. Gotta love Philly :
Yeah. Big City; Big City prices. There appers to be a parking garage about four blocks away that’s $18/day with an online coupon.
The room plus tax is $1.20 cheaper than last year. ;D
Ta Guido, as I’m a retaed, any chance of a likk to the website?
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I just assumed everyone knew it: www.ahaconference.org
Sorry mate, I am a retard. Just found it via links from AHA main page.
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That’s an interesting move to release the hotel info before we can book at the discounted rate. Either I get a room now for a higher rate or wait and risk that there will be no more rooms left.
They also haven’t decided on the speakers yet, so I don’t even know if I will be going.
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The AAA rate is $332 per night :o …I’d wait.
I assume since they said the conference was going to accommodate 2500, they’d have more than 100 rooms for the block…although it will sell out quick, I’m sure.
The hotel has several hundred rooms. I’m sure it should be good for a day or two. Nonetheless, I’ll make my reservations at 9:00 on the 5th.
Hey Guido - any more info on that parking 4 block away?
Are there any commuter lots on public transportation that can be used for parking once checked in at the hotel. Have done that in DC, worked great.