for those so interested (hotels NEXT year in KC)

[mb227]

The Hilton is taking reservations at a rate SUBSTANTIALLY lower than they were getting even a few days prior to this year's event (and more than a hundred per night less than many had booked at). I elected not to pre-pay to save a few bucks but still got a rate that averages about $120 a night.

Others in the area indicate that they only book 50 weeks in advance, so those rates should be online in about a week and a half.

I still wish Starwood had properties closer than the Westin...I could have gotten in there on a cash and points deal for $45 a night plus 2800 points per night, which makes their usual ~$250 booking more like ~$75 a night. But...I'm too lazy to walk the 20 blocks to the Auditorium and too cheap to take a cab for that short of a distance.

The point to this rambling...get in while the rates are cheap. Absent a pre-pay situation, you can always cancel...

 

[DrEyes]

not seeing it. maybe you got to steal the deal, but i see nothing better than $249/night for Hilton President KC Mar 9-13, 2011

 

[mb227]

yikes...I guess I did get in just under the wire. Wonder if they try to send an email about a "mistake" rate...and if so, wonder what their response will be to the screen prints and email on the confirmation of the rate.

Even the AAA rate no longer shows as available.

I wonder if someone picked up on it off of my reservation or if they got slammed this afternoon (I booked around lunch time).

I would still suggest people check the other properties on the first day that rooms can be booked...