Gen Con Questions

[miniaturepeddler]

Wasn't sure where to post this - So if this is the wrong forum, please move.

I am looking forward to participating in PFS scenarios at Gencon/Indianpolis this year.

Ok, for Gencon, it looks like I'm staying at the Marriot this year. Having never stayed there before, I had a few questions on its accomadations:

Internet access; The hotel lists both wireless and wired in rooms and the lobby. For rooms they charge $13/day. Is the lobby access free or $$.

Is the Marriot the hotel that has the McD's in the lobby or is that next store? What restaurants are in the hotel?

I know the mall next door has a food court that has all levels of $$ and food.

Thanks
Robyn

[Herald]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

Wasn't sure where to post this - So if this is the wrong forum, please move.

I am looking forward to participating in PFS scenarios at Gencon/Indianpolis this year.

Ok, for Gencon, it looks like I'm staying at the Marriot this year. Having never stayed there before, I had a few questions on its accomadations:

Internet access; The hotel lists both wireless and wired in rooms and the lobby. For rooms they charge $13/day. Is the lobby access free or $$.

Is the Marriot the hotel that has the McD's in the lobby or is that next store? What restaurants are in the hotel?

I know the mall next door has a food court that has all levels of $$ and food.

Thanks
Robyn

Marriott

There isn't a McDonalds in the Marriott, I'm guessing your thinking of the Hyatt. The link I posted shows you what they have, just click the link.

[Dragnmoon]

Which Marriot? There are 2 right next to each other almost. there is the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, and the one Herald linked to, neither have McDonalds, one is connected to the convention center, one is not.

I was able to get Rom internet for free, Be nice and tip the person, always works, I have never paid for Room internet.

[miniaturepeddler]

Herald wrote:

miniaturepeddler wrote:

Wasn't sure where to post this - So if this is the wrong forum, please move.

I am looking forward to participating in PFS scenarios at Gencon/Indianpolis this year.

Ok, for Gencon, it looks like I'm staying at the Marriot this year. Having never stayed there before, I had a few questions on its accomadations:

Internet access; The hotel lists both wireless and wired in rooms and the lobby. For rooms they charge $13/day. Is the lobby access free or $$.

Is the Marriot the hotel that has the McD's in the lobby or is that next store? What restaurants are in the hotel?

I know the mall next door has a food court that has all levels of $$ and food.

Thanks
Robyn

Marriott

And we are talking about the one accessible via the hamster tubes, not

There isn't a McDonalds in the Marriott, I'm guessing your thinking of the Hyatt. The link I posted shows you what they have, just click the link.

Actually the link just takes me to the generic Marriot site.

Which generated the question to begin with!!

Internet access in the lobby is it free or do you get charged for it! (the web site does not specify). This is why I asked here from those who were more experienced with the hotel.

Thanks on the question about the McD,

And good job on the free internet for your room, that is surprising since that is generally an automated thing.

Robyn

[Dragnmoon]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

And good job on the free internet for your room, that is surprising since that is generally an automated thing.

Robyn

They can take it off the bill, or never add it. They just hand you the card with the password.

I think also, besides my sparkling personality ;), I think being in the Military helps to.

Edit: The link works for me, takes me to the hotel that is linked to the Convention Center. I stayed there last year, good place.

[Herald]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

Herald wrote:

miniaturepeddler wrote:

Wasn't sure where to post this - So if this is the wrong forum, please move.

I am looking forward to participating in PFS scenarios at Gencon/Indianpolis this year.

Ok, for Gencon, it looks like I'm staying at the Marriot this year. Having never stayed there before, I had a few questions on its accomadations:

Internet access; The hotel lists both wireless and wired in rooms and the lobby. For rooms they charge $13/day. Is the lobby access free or $$.

Is the Marriot the hotel that has the McD's in the lobby or is that next store? What restaurants are in the hotel?

I know the mall next door has a food court that has all levels of $$ and food.

Thanks
Robyn

Just checked it, it's not generic. This is the one connected to the convention center.

Marriott

And we are talking about the one accessible via the hamster tubes, not

There isn't a McDonalds in the Marriott, I'm guessing your thinking of the Hyatt. The link I posted shows you what they have, just click the link.

Actually the link just takes me to the generic Marriot site.

Which generated the question to begin with!!

Internet access in the lobby is it free or do you get charged for it! (the web site does not specify). This is why I asked here from those who were more experienced with the hotel.

Thanks on the question about the McD,

And good job on the free internet for your room, that is surprising since that is generally an automated thing.

Robyn

[miniaturepeddler]

So other than Herald's flippant "Read the web site" No one has any actual feedback on my question.

Wow!
And here I was told that this was a friendly community.

My bad!

:(

I wasn't trolling. I had read the Marriot web site (hence the question, due to its ambiguity).

I will assume that everyone was just busy, or didn't really know the answer to the question. (and I will just ignore Herald).

Robyn

[Zizazat]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

I will assume that everyone was just busy, or didn't really know the answer to the question. (and I will just ignore Herald).

I have no first hand experience with this hotel, however I've stayed at many that offer 'pay in your room, free wireless in the lobby'. Seems like a reasonable assumption.

Even better, I just called. This is a true statement of fact confirmed by the front desk :P

[MisterSlanky]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

I will assume that everyone was just busy, or didn't really know the answer to the question. (and I will just ignore Herald).

Robyn

I hardly think Herald's comment was flippant, he just takes the "teach a man to fish" method of providing information.

I think it has more to do with posting in the area of the forums frequented only by Society Players, not all the people heading to Gen Con. You might just want to try elsewhere, or try the Gen Con Forums themselves.

[Herald]

miniaturepeddler wrote:

So other than Herald's flippant "Read the web site" No one has any actual feedback on my question.

Wow!
And here I was told that this was a friendly community.

My bad!

:(

I wasn't trolling. I had read the Marriot web site (hence the question, due to its ambiguity).

I will assume that everyone was just busy, or didn't really know the answer to the question. (and I will just ignore Herald).

Robyn

And to that I say wow too. All I did was go out to the web site and find it for you. Here is what you pull up when you click on the links for Restaurants & Lounges

On-site
Circle City Bar & Grille
American

Come enjoy our relaxed chic atmosphere with innovative appetizers, gourmet entrees, and a signature martini menu. Whether it s just an appetizer and drink or a full-course gourmet meal, stop in for an unforgettable experience. Private dining room seats 30

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Dress code: Casual
Phone: [phone]

Champions
American

We have 28 brand new HDTV's, and two of these are HDTV projectors on Jumbo Screens; think March Madness

Open for lunch and dinner
Starbucks
American

America's favorite purveyor of coffee and tea specialties is available to start your morning or for a welcome break during the day!

Open for breakfast and lunch
Phone: [phone]

Nearby
Loughmillerspub (0.2 miles)
American

Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood Bar

Dress code: Casual
Phone: [phone]
Shula's Steak House (0.2 miles)
Steakhouse

Open for lunch and dinner
Phone: [phone]
Oceanaire (0.5 miles)
Seafood

Here is what they say are thier ammenities.

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Air-conditioned
This room is non-smoking
Windows, soundproof
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This room type offers accessible rooms
Grab bars in bathroom

Hospitality Services
Newspaper delivered to room on request
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Maximum Occupancy: 4
1 King or 2 Double
Rollaway beds permitted: 1
Cribs permitted: 1
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Duvet
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Shower/Tub combination
Bathtub
Bathroom amenities (Bath and Body Works)
Hair dryer
Furniture and Furnishings
Chair, with ottoman
Alarm Clock
Safe, in room
Desk, writing / work, with ergonomic chair, and electrical outlet
Iron and ironing board
Food & Beverages
Room service, 24-Hour
Coffee maker / tea service
Kitchen features
Mini-refrigerator

Internet and Phones
Phones: 2
Phone features: voicemail
High speed internet, for a fee
Dial-up internet, for a fee
Wired internet, for a fee

Entertainment
TV features: remote control, 32in/81cm, and flat screen
Plug-In High Tech room
Premium movie channels
Cable/satellite
Cable channels include CNN, ESPN, and HBO
Radio
iPod dock

All I did was state that it's not a generic link to Mariott International. How is that a slight? How is this ambiguous?

I thought I was being friendly and helpful. Guess I was wrong.