On 8/23/11 4:34 PM, Livingood, Jason wrote: > On 8/23/11 3:09 PM, "Fred Baker" <fred@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I wouldn't discount the effect of the value of the dollar on hotel rates >> as measured in US dollars. > > I suspect Fred is spot on -- current exchange rate fluctuation is > undoubtedly a huge issue. I would speculate that most hotels would > negotiate for payment in their local currency and that since the time of > that agreement the US dollar has depreciated against most currencies > (blame 'quantitative easing' I suppose). Come on, folks, let's be honest: all-in-one conference hotels, and hotels connected to conference centers, charge exorbitant amounts of money for the convenience of sleeping in close proximity to the meeting rooms. Thanks to tips from other cost-conscious IETFers, I was able to find hotels costing $100 (IETF 81) and $170 (IETF 82) a night cheaper than the official venue. Sure, I have to walk for five minutes to get back and forth to the meeting rooms, but that seems like a small price to pay. If you don't like the recommended hotels, vote with your feet. Peter -- Peter Saint-Andre https://stpeter.im/ _______________________________________________ Ietf mailing list Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf