Btw: the number of rooms we got seems to be reasonable, i think they only have 600 rooms ? What exactly is it that ties IETF to that hotel ? If this is the largest block of rooms, that doesn't bode well for the other hotels. I now booked also the Royal Park. View from Landmark Tower is just spectacular. And with the tip of the building swinging in the wind, i'll expect to sleep like a baby in a cradle. Well, after some Suntory's Hibiki 17 against my fear of heights that is... ;-) Cheers toerless On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 09:25:38AM -0400, George, Wes wrote: > > not being in the primary hotel has a very negative impact on my enjoyment and efficiency. The number of impromptu conversations you have is I think about 70-80% higher while at the primary hotel. > > Essentially you make more friends staying at the primary hotel. Those friendships keep us coming back, help us break through the stalemates & posturing. We get more done and have more fun doing it. > > WG] I take your point, but if the room block is only 300, in a conference of ~1300, this is not the primary hotel in any manner other than possibly proximity, so perhaps inability to book here will be a blessing in disguise. > > Wes George >