National Baltimore - Hotel recommendations

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

Unfortunately I don't think the O's are in town the week of the convention

Poor planning IMO cuz that was a highlight to take the family to the game

That sucks, I hadn't even bothered to look at the schedule yet. Yes, that is poor planning.

[4815162342]

We stayed at Embassy and took the light rail.

1) Cheaper rate
2) Suite, which is like 2 rooms for the price of 1
3) Free breakfast buffet with omelets

... what is this you say about no O's game that weekend?!?!?!

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

... what is this you say about no O's game that weekend?!?!?!

The O's travel to NNY on MOnday 7/30/12 thri 8/1, have 8/2 and play a 3-game set at TB 8/2, 8/4 and 8/5 before returning home to open a series against seattle monday 8/6/12...after we've all left.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/schedule...timore-orioles

[chris6net]

Not having the Orioles in town is not only very poor planning but a joke. I have been advocating for years having the National in NYC but all I keep hearing is that it is too expensive. Then if you are going to have it in Cleveland or Baltimore at least schedule it when the baseball team is in town.

[T206BrownHindu]

Yeah, the O's can use any attendance help they can get...poor planning. Saw them against the Halos the last time it was in Baltimore, great game. Pretty much had our pick of seats, too.

Mark

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by chris6net

Not having the Orioles in town is not only very poor planning but a joke. I have been advocating for years having the National in NYC but all I keep hearing is that it is too expensive. Then if you are going to have it in Cleveland or Baltimore at least schedule it when the baseball team is in town.

The Nats are home in DC I believe; the date for National was picked in advance of the AL scheduling so luck of the draw I guess!

[edhans]

The venues require that the dates for the conventions be established well in advance of the baseball schedule. There's no way the committee can take the MLB schedule into account.

I have been advocating for years having the National in NYC but all I keep hearing is that it is too expensive.

I have heard some of the numbers associated with a New York City National. As I understand it, union requirements would triple or quadruple the price of a booth even before you factor parking and lodging, etc. into the equation. You'd have about a dozen dealers who could afford to set up. There is virtually zero chance of a National in the Big Apple.

[uffda51]

I, too, stayed at the Hilton in 2010, checking in the day after the guy got shot in the hotel. It was fine but the proximity to the ballpark, while a big plus, is moot for 2012.