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ZR-1 Dude · 05-19-2003, 10:28 AM

Not sure if this forum is the correct one, let me know.

I am in the process of scheduling our trip to ITA in Nashville. I was talking to Opryland and the group rate is $194 for a traditional room. AAA rate is $179. Why wouldn't I book the cheaper rate. She was like - you won't be part of the group and won't be in the block of rooms. What else do I get for $20 a day? The lower rate is attractive, but I don't want to miss out on anything.

Thanks,
D.

TikiTan · 05-19-2003, 10:52 AM

Just guessing here.. but last year items were delivered door to door.. I assuming that these were only delivered to that block... Is it worth the price? Only you can decide...

Teresa · 05-19-2003, 11:01 AM

I think Tiki is right....some samples left in your room and a key card with advertisement on it. I don't know of any other difference. I'd stay where the best rate is, the place is so big and there are people everywhere....I don't think you will get left out of anything.

ZR-1 Dude · 05-19-2003, 11:13 AM

What kind of itmes? $80 worth? Staying 4 nights...

TikiTan · 05-19-2003, 11:32 AM

Again this depends on what these items are worth to you.. Last year a lot of California Tan new products were delivered like Total Submersion...There were inhouse commercials on your tv... It is convient to be at the hotel.. but as Teresa says there are many hotels nearby if you just looking for a better deal...

ZR-1 Dude · 05-19-2003, 07:04 PM

The rate difference is at the SAME hotel...

Teresa · 05-19-2003, 08:27 PM

Yes that is what I thought......the non-group rate is probably just in a different wing...no big deal.

Ezliving_Jim · 05-19-2003, 10:48 PM

Group rates are higher than promo rates. Flights and Hotels are higher if you tell them you are part of the convention. Keep that in mind when you book for Vegas.

Salon siena · 05-20-2003, 04:49 AM

went to Nashville last year we stayed at the Radisson hotel opryland across the street from Gaylord opryland. The walk wasn't bad 3 mins... or you could take the bus for free..it runs every half hour it's faster to walk. The room was 125.00 a night... shop for a rate .. try www.orbitz.com
go to this site to see the map..
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/meetings/get_here/area_map.cfm
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv&flag=l&itid=&itdx=&i tty=&from=f

it's also across from cracker barrel great place to eat..
Good luck ! have fun to bad we won't be there. we'll be in Vegas this year.

pam · 05-22-2003, 06:52 AM

I stay at a Comfort Inn down the street (less than 5 minutes) and it is about $75 a night. For that difference, I don't mind driving and buying my own 'goody bag'. Just me being cheap!!
Pam

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05-19-2003, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZR-1 Dude Join Date: Mar 17 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Not sure if this forum is the correct one, let me know. I am in the process of scheduling our trip to ITA in Nashville. I was talking to Opryland and the group rate is $194 for a traditional room. AAA rate is $179. Why wouldn't I book the cheaper rate. She was like - you won't be part of the group and won't be in the block of rooms. What else do I get for $20 a day? The lower rate is attractive, but I don't want to miss out on anything. Thanks, D.

05-19-2003, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
TikiTan Join Date: Jul 27 2002 Posts: 630 Rep Power: 22	Just guessing here.. but last year items were delivered door to door.. I assuming that these were only delivered to that block... Is it worth the price? Only you can decide...

05-19-2003, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	I think Tiki is right....some samples left in your room and a key card with advertisement on it. I don't know of any other difference. I'd stay where the best rate is, the place is so big and there are people everywhere....I don't think you will get left out of anything.

05-19-2003, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZR-1 Dude Join Date: Mar 17 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	What kind of itmes? $80 worth? Staying 4 nights...

05-19-2003, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
TikiTan Join Date: Jul 27 2002 Posts: 630 Rep Power: 22	Again this depends on what these items are worth to you.. Last year a lot of California Tan new products were delivered like Total Submersion...There were inhouse commercials on your tv... It is convient to be at the hotel.. but as Teresa says there are many hotels nearby if you just looking for a better deal...

05-19-2003, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZR-1 Dude Join Date: Mar 17 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	The rate difference is at the SAME hotel...

05-19-2003, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	Yes that is what I thought......the non-group rate is probably just in a different wing...no big deal.

05-19-2003, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Undisclosed Secure Location Posts: 2,636 Rep Power: 26	Group rates are higher than promo rates. Flights and Hotels are higher if you tell them you are part of the convention. Keep that in mind when you book for Vegas.

05-20-2003, 04:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Salon siena Join Date: Mar 4 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	went to Nashville last year we stayed at the Radisson hotel opryland across the street from Gaylord opryland. The walk wasn't bad 3 mins... or you could take the bus for free..it runs every half hour it's faster to walk. The room was 125.00 a night... shop for a rate .. try www.orbitz.com go to this site to see the map.. http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/meetings/get_here/area_map.cfm http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv&flag=l&itid=&itdx=&i tty=&from=f it's also across from cracker barrel great place to eat.. Good luck ! have fun to bad we won't be there. we'll be in Vegas this year.

05-22-2003, 06:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	I stay at a Comfort Inn down the street (less than 5 minutes) and it is about $75 a night. For that difference, I don't mind driving and buying my own 'goody bag'. Just me being cheap!! Pam

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