Birmingham, AL
When I called the westin 4 hours ago I got 4 seperate reservations for the same type room. 1st night $339.00 Thur and Fri $139.00 Sat $239.00 and Sun $139.00. Maybe I should try to call back?
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London, ON
I called yesterday and got 2 rooms (four days each) secured but as mentioned the group rate was not quite ready at the time. So they booked the 2 rooms and said I would get an email soon and the group rate would be applied to the 2 rooms.
Well I got the email today. The rate was applied to the one room and the other room disappeared from my reservation completely? Called back and they could not get me the group rate for the Wed (that I was already promised).
Was told to call the front desk and talk with group sales directly but were closed at 5pm and I called at maybe 5:02 
Left a message and will see what happens tomorrow???
I went online for the Westin and was able to get the group rate for Thursday and Friday night without issue. It's going to be hella-nice to be in a hotel that's connected to the convention center.
The excitement builds even further.
Quoted from Street:When I called the westin 4 hours ago I got 4 seperate reservations for the same type room. 1st night $339.00 Thur and Fri $139.00 Sat $239.00 and Sun $139.00. Maybe I should try to call back?
Yeah don't put up with that crap!
Quoted from WaddleJrJr:I went online for the Westin and was able to get the group rate for Thursday and Friday night without issue. It's going to be hella-nice to be in a hotel that's connected to the convention center.
The excitement builds even further.
Yes, it's Wednesday night 7/29 that is the issue. In general the other nights are still available at the group rate.
Thanks!
Quoted from Shenanigander:I called yesterday and got 2 rooms (four days each) secured but as mentioned the group rate was not quite ready at the time. So they booked the 2 rooms and said I would get an email soon and the group rate would be applied to the 2 rooms.
Well I got the email today. The rate was applied to the one room and the other room disappeared from my reservation completely? Called back and they could not get me the group rate for the Wed (that I was already promised).
Was told to call the front desk and talk with group sales directly but were closed at 5pm and I called at maybe 5:02 Left a message and will see what happens tomorrow???
Best of luck with this and let me know if I can help somehow. You might also consider rebooking when a new block opens (which will happen more than once, including tomorrow).
Quoted from bkerins:Best of luck with this and let me know if I can help somehow. You might also consider rebooking when a new block opens (which will happen more than once, including tomorrow).
Thanks Bowen. Just called and all is now well! 2 rooms, 4 days each for group rate $139 a night. (was originally $266.50)
Quoted from bangerjay:Just a reminder, I get to sleep in anybody's room that I beat at pinburgh that day! Going gypsy
Let me know how that sidewalk feels as a bed. 
Just an FYI, the Renaissance block is only good through Saturday(checking out Sunday A.M.) It would be really great if you could extend that to Sunday(checking out Monday). Some of us are planning to enjoy the games right up until closing time 5PM Sunday. Then staying another night due to a 12.5 hour drive ahead of us!
We have added blocks at the Omni and Hampton downtown hotels, both of which are within a short walk of the convention center. Check the ReplayFX hotel information page for details, links, and booking codes. (Omni code not yet active, but shortly will be.)
Quoted from bkerins:We have added blocks at the Omni and Hampton downtown hotels, both of which are within a short walk of the convention center. Check the ReplayFX hotel information page for details, links, and booking codes. (Omni code not yet active, but shortly will be.)
Are you actively phone-jockeying on the hotel battle front? Or just playing mouthpiece for someone else who is? heh
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