Said to say, I was not able to arrange group rates at the Courtyard Marriott in Old Town Pasadena as planned.
The first time around I was told it was arranged for rooms at $79 per night but when people phoned they were told nothing was arranged!?!?
The second time around I was told a contract was being emailed the 10th of this month, but I didn't actually receive one till this Tuesday, the 17th ("sorry but our email was down the last week") and with the deadline still the 20th that left two and one half days to fill the rooms or face a $3600 penalty. "So you're saying you can't help me out here??? Yes, well we are very sorry but our email was down the past week."
They said that rooms that weekend will be $114 plus tax because of other events in town.
It still is a very nice hotel and it is in the center of everything but
if you'd like to see what else is available, here is the web site for
other motels and hotels in the area:
http://www.pasadenacal.com/
Chuck Schmidt http://www.velo-retro.com (Velo Rendezvous info)
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