Offizielle vs. fußläufig erreichbare Hotels?

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<\/HEAD>Hallo, <\/P> Ich kann dieses Jahr möglicherweise zum ersten Mal an der UC teilnehmen, sofern das Budget es zulässt. Ich stelle gerade einen Kostenplan zusammen und entscheide mich zwischen einem der offiziellen Hotels für die Konferenz und einem günstigeren Hotel, das fußläufig zum Convention Center und anderen abendlichen Aktivitäten liegt.<\/P> Da ich noch nie teilgenommen habe, frage ich mich, wie wichtig es ist, im offiziellen Hotel zu übernachten? Ich sehe, dass es etwa 6 Meilen vom Convention Center entfernt ist, also nicht wirklich fußläufig. Aber ich nehme an, dass ein Shuttle-Service in der Hotelregistrierung enthalten ist oder möglicherweise sogar nur mit der Conference-Registrierung?<\/P> Ich werde nach San Diego fliegen und kein Auto mieten.<\/P> Mein Ehepartner hat im Sommer frei und könnte auch mitkommen – ich möchte nicht, dass sie ohne Auto in den Vororten feststeckt. Daher tendiere ich zu einem günstigeren Hotel in der Nähe des Convention Centers. Das würde uns auch abends mehr Optionen bieten.<\/P> Gibt es Veranstaltungen im offiziellen Hotel, die ich verpassen würde? Macht der Shuttle-Service oder die Fußnähe zu anderen Dingen in der Nähe des offiziellen Hotels meine Bedenken hinfällig?<\/P><\/BODY><\/HTML>

ChristineSeidl · Answer

I've stayed at non-conference hotels in Little Italy and the Gaslamp district that is very walkable and also a few stops on the trolley. Also, it is nice is to take the trolley to "old town" and you will have more options to stay there as well. I would stay in any hotel close to trolley stops since you are walking all day at the UC and more walking at night seems to get a bit much! My husband also came one year and had loads to do on his own along the seaside and we also went Esri's event at Bilboa Park - the site of museums, music and eateries.  Enjoy the conference and San Diego!

RebeccaStrauch__GISP · Answer

+1 for hotel circle being a bit cheaper.  I've stayed at the Doubletree out there (still pricey), which is nice because the trolley station is right across the street (vs a short hike for hotels near the Fashion Mall stop).  If you don't want to grab a cab/shuttle to there, you can always get dropped off at the train depot or an trolley stop and rid out that way.  I've always found the trolleys to be clean and safe.

In town, there is a Motel 6 (I think) on Grape St, near the airport, as well as a few others.  Much cheaper than UC official hotels and a short walk or quick trolley.  A few of the places do offer breakfast, but I never seem to find those.

Anything in the convention center, Gaslamp district, Seaport Village, etc is pretty easy and safe to walk.  Lots to do, and there is a ferry that goes to the island across the bay for even more exploring.

There is something nice about the convenience of staying near the convention center, since there are meetups and other activities that run past dark.....but it all depends on what your schedule is.  There are thread on geonet from past years on "hints" for first time attendees....I recommend checking them out.

Have fun!

MelitaKennedy · Answer

Six miles---hotel circle? Oh, I see, yes aka Mission Valley There's a decent trolley service that'll get you around some parts of San Diego. If it is hotel circle, you could use stop Fashion Valley stop.

I don't know about shuttle service. I expect not (this is not an official Esri statement), and that you would be expected to take the trolley.

Years and years ago, I stayed at La Pensione, a minimal hotel (starting around $150 during conference week) in Little Italy. It's walkable to the convention center or just a few stops on the trolley.