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October 31, 2006
WPBT Winter Classic Update
Some bad news -
In a new entry for the "Things I Really Would Have Benefited From Knowing About Earlier" file, comes the news that TI was expecting a deposit for our room block; one in the range of $10,000 - a figure I don't exactly have access to.
So with that canceled, I set out looking for other options. The problem is, [almost] everyone wants a large deposit for a room block our size. It's due to this being such a popular weekend - no one wants to block off their few remaining rooms and take a chance that they won't end up being booked. Some places would let me book a smaller amount of rooms, with no deposit, but it was at regular rack rates - and what's the bonus there?
Soooo...I like the idea of us all being in the same place. It makes it easy to share cabs, grab someone for a meal, find someone to play blackjack with at 3 in the morning (Note: If you find me at a blackjack table then, please remove me from the casino floor. Unless I'm actually winning.) That said, many of you have comps, points, etc. at various places on the Strip and have already booked using these or plan to do so in the very near future. I know some people are booked at TI, NYNY, Flamingo, and IP. And I know that many of you are actually really wanting to stay at the IP. I personally think you're all nuts, but hey; that's why I love you. SO, even though I recently voted for the IP as the casino most in dire need of an implosion, I guess we'll make that our headquarters. I won't even bitch incessantly about it. [And no one else can either!] I've blocked off 50 rooms, rate is $89 $85 a night for Fri/Sat and then $59 on Sunday. I'm might be off a bit there on the Sunday night rate, as unlike some people, I have no problem blogging on the company computer, and left my notes at home. At any rate, booking instructions will be given out just as soon as they're given to me. And this time the only deposit needed is one from each of you, equal to the first night's tab.
I am by no means thrilled with this development, but if it makes you folks happy, then it's all worth it, though I personally vote we spend every waking hour oh... somewhere else. And speaking of that, it can be a bit of a challenge planning an event when you're not sure if there are 100 people coming or just 30, so if your name is not on this list and it should be, please let me know ASAP.
Posted by April at October 31, 2006 12:31 PM
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Comments
firstly, I would like to thank you for even taking this on... it is much appreciated by me, and I am sure by everyone else..
secondly.. um, the winter special rate thing I posted in my comment earlier, for the IP, um, are better rates than they are giving you..
Thirdly, I had planned on staying at the IP cuz they owe me due to an incident last year..
hugs..
Posted by: Slayre at October 31, 2006 05:56 PM
Is that promotion thing one they e-mailed you? Or maybe it was for Standard rooms? The rates we have are for Deluxe rooms and are cheaper than what is given on their website. Our rates are even lower than what they're quoting for Standard rooms on the site, save for Sunday evening.
Posted by: April at October 31, 2006 07:36 PM
You can put me on your list, Texasbaby! I'm coming in Thursday night and leaving Monday night. I'll probably be at the IP.
Posted by: biggestron at November 1, 2006 05:05 AM
i found that info on thier website.. i am going to call them today.. they may have not offered that to you for the simple reason they have them sold out... and if that is the case, then your rates are excellent...
( it was for a deluxe room, food credit, match plays, gift, gym use.. et al.. ) similiar to last year..
once i call them, ill let ya know what they say.
Posted by: Slayre at November 1, 2006 06:51 AM
IP sucks but you don't go to Vegas for the room, unless you're staying at the Wynn, Belliago, etc...
Posted by: Drizztdj at November 1, 2006 08:41 AM
I may be incorrect, but I thought someone had tried using the IP's "Winter Gold" offer (which was better than the rates above) and it wasn't allowed -- the weekend was blacked out, presumably due to the rodeo.
Posted by: on_thg at November 1, 2006 09:34 AM
i just talked to IP the 'rates' are in effect, EXCEPT its $119 for Saturday night, prolly Friday night too... due to the rodeo.. but, still $49.00 for Sun thru thursday.. plus, ya still get the buffets, and what not..
( and they say they don't owe me for the incident last year.. the buggers )
So, I am thinking the rates quoted to April are pretty good now... :)
Posted by: Slayre at November 1, 2006 10:39 AM
oh, is the tourney at TI, or still undecided?
Posted by: Slayre at November 1, 2006 10:40 AM
Nice goin' April. I'm pretty sure Falstaff just creamed himself.
I'm with drizz. The room don't matter. I'm never in it anyway, so I appreciate good rates. And at least we're not at the Plaza. :)
Posted by: JoeSpeaker at November 1, 2006 11:16 AM
I'll be there, man.
Posted by: Daddy at November 1, 2006 04:27 PM
Funny, I did get the full Winter Special at the IP. 49 79 79. Maybe they got filled up and bumped up the price.
Posted by: StB at November 1, 2006 09:44 PM
Hey April,
Looks like me & the boyfriend are going to be there. We got rooms at Paris/Bally's...
Posted by: Toby at November 2, 2006 08:42 AM
April,
Dr. Jeff and I are booked. We will be in Vegas w/ Chilly in tow.
-marty
Posted by: Marty at November 3, 2006 09:06 PM