RE: The Annual Chicago Summer Meet
Of course people can stay with me, but there's only so much room - though again, if anyone wants to camp out in the backyard, we can do that.
Here's my special hotel deal this year:
Marriott Suites in Deerfield
$74 a night plus tax
I think it's a good location, and that really is a good discounted rate. I used to work in the building across the street from there - it's in a business setting, but I remember the hotel was always very nice (well, the bar at least... ;-) )
So, once I get this contract signed, etc. I'll give more info for making the reservations. However, I believe that the rooms need to be booked at least 3 weeks prior to the meet. Hopefully they won't be too picky about that though. Don't call yet for reservations - it won't work until the contracts signed off, etc.
I'm waiting on a call back from the Holiday Inn express near my house to see if they can get us something cheap. Don't count on it though - the nicer hotels discount more than the crappy ones seem to.