Boston hotel recommendation

[equ]

Thanks for the thoughts folks... Yes, the blocked rooms, ahem, ended last week, I may be able to beg my way into them. Originally didn't book as it seemed stuffy and pricey, now I'm seeing that the deal wasn't so bad.

Ninezero is coming back in the mid-500's (before tax and I presume parking). Hyatt is at 364 + tax & 42 parking, St. Botolph is booked etc. I'm reducing this trip from Fri & Sat night to just Saturday night. F*** this weekend!

The irony is that he is one of the cheapest guys that I know. Sends stuff back all the time, argues over single dollars. But this cheap guy's wedding will be costing me a pretty penny. Isn't it rather inconsiderate to hold this on Patriot's/Marathon weekend?

[zach]

Originally Posted by equ

Isn't it rather inconsiderate to hold this on Patriot's/Marathon weekend?

I'd say so. The whole city will be a total mess because of the marathon route and it'll be really crowded everywhere.

Thankfully, I'll be at Cask 'n Flagon at 8am in preparation for the 11am Sox game.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by equ

Isn't it rather inconsiderate to hold this on Patriot's/Marathon weekend?

Maybe, maybe not.

It would be one thing if they selected this date because it winds up being the cheapest for them (cuz, you know, who would have a wedding in Boston then?) and they don't care about the extra expense and hassle their guests get stuck with.

It's something else if the date/location has some special significance to them and/or they selected them without having any idea of the other events...and by the time they learned of them, it was too late to really change it without fucking up a lot of other stuff.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by clyde

Maybe, maybe not.

It would be one thing if they selected this date because it winds up being the cheapest for them (cuz, you know, who would have a wedding in Boston then?) and they don't care about the extra expense and hassle their guests get stuck with.

It's something else if the date/location has some special significance to them and/or they selected them without having any idea of the other events...and by the time they learned of them, it was too late to really change it without fucking up a lot of other stuff.

sometimes after you put money down to hold a date it could be hard?

but the "planner" should have flagged this weekend as miserable for the couple.

if you think about how much they gate off the finish line, for floral delivery and caterers this is miserable.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by lemming

sometimes after you put money down to hold a date it could be hard?

but the "planner" should have flagged this weekend as miserable for the couple.

if you think about how much they gate off the finish line, for floral delivery and caterers this is miserable.

You're assuming an awful lot.

But this wedding is going to be some kind of awesome in terms of the experience for all involved (principals and attendees alike) and the stories they will all tell for the rest of their lives.

You can't buy that shit.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by clyde

You're assuming an awful lot.

But this wedding is going to be some kind of awesome in terms of the experience for all involved (principals and attendees alike) and the stories they will all tell for the rest of their lives.

You can't buy that shit.

point taken.

i am obviously extremely misanthropic and shudder that someone would actually choose day of the marathon for such a special day, but i see your point.