Jeffrey W. Baker writes:
> Because I am an Authentic 99.44 Percent Pure Jackass(tm) I haven't
> booked a room at the O'Reilly convention fast approaching. I called
> the hotel today and all they were able to offer me were some
> overpriced suites that I don't want. I would be very grateful if
> one of you good fellows with whom I have shared this list for so
> long, and who booked a double room for themselves, would generously
> allow me to occupy the other bed and split the room rate.
This information was valid a while ago, not sure if they still have
rooms available:
Property Name: San Diego Bay View Thriftlodge
Property Address: 1943 Pacific Highway
San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Property Phone Number: 619-232-7551
Reservation Phone: 1-800-578-7878
The ThriftLodge is 1.8 miles from the Sheraton.... Less than the length
of the airport runway in the picture. Easily walkable in 30-40 minutes
and even more easily bike-able. Or, with the savings one realizes from
lodging, one could rent a car. (The airport car rental agencies are,
ironically, about halfway between the ThriftLodge and the Sheraton,
along the walking path.) A car would cost $20-30 per day -- far less
than the difference in hotel rates.
The AAA rate is $40.50 per night for a non-smoking room with a queen
bed. There's also an EconoLodge -- same company -- within two blocks.
It's slightly more (not a lot more) per night and has a few more
amenities. (See http://www.travelodge.com/ctg/cgi-bin/Travelodge.)
Finally, there's a Best Western that's $80-90 per night (if you get
a discount) in the other direction on the west side of the harbor.
The footpath goes there too, though it's a longer walk.
Good luck!
Nat
