¿Hoteles oficiales vs hoteles caminables?

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<\/HEAD>Hola,<\/P> <\/P> Puede que pueda asistir a la UC por primera vez este año, si el presupuesto lo permite. Estoy elaborando una propuesta de costos ahora mismo y estoy decidiendo entre uno de los hoteles oficiales para la conferencia o un hotel más barato que esté a una distancia caminable del centro de convenciones y otras actividades para hacer por la noche.<\/P> Como no he asistido antes, me pregunto qué tan importante es alojarse en el hotel oficial. Veo que está a unas 6 millas del Centro de Convenciones, así que no lo consideraría caminable. Pero imagino que el servicio de transporte está incluido en la inscripción del hotel, o posiblemente incluso solo con la inscripción a la Conferencia.<\/P> Volaré a San Diego y no rentaré un auto.<\/P> Mi pareja tiene el verano libre y puede que también me acompañe; me gustaría que ella no quedara varada en los suburbios sin un auto. Así que me inclino por un hotel más barato cerca del Centro de Convenciones. Esto también nos daría más opciones por la noche.<\/P> ¿Hay eventos en el hotel oficial a los que me perderé? ¿El servicio de transporte o la caminabilidad a otros lugares cerca del hotel oficial hacen que mis preocupaciones sean irrelevantes?<\/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.