I will be going up to SF soon to try and arrange a group rate for hotel. In order to get the best price available, I have to be able to give them some idea of how many attendees will be there, how long folks will stay etc.

The big GTG event will be dinner on Saturday night, September 11th. I figure that most folks will be in town for at least 2 night [Friday and Saturday].

Rather than have that kind of info here on Fodors, I am asking that you contact me with some info:

1. How many nights lodging you want; when you will arrive and depart.
2. Price range you are willing to spend for room per night [rate may include breakfast and parking, depending on who gives the best deal].
3. Do you want a basic place or more upscale?
4. Are you willing to stay somewhere away from the Plaza [that will be less $ but will mean needing a car].

Please email me at same screen name @ gmail dot com to give me an idea of your needs.

I understand that this is still some time away yet and that many of you aren't sure if you are coming or not. Let me know, as best as you can, the chance of you coming. I am not sure how many rooms they will want to be guaranteed etc.

Deb

Hi there Deb, my email wasn't working but it is now so today or tomorrow I will respond. And I did read your email this morning!

I will be on my own for lodging but count me in plus one for dinner!

Thank you for taking on this task for us.

I would love to come, have to see as time gets nearer what airfares are, etc. I would stay at Sage Inn, that is where I always stay, love that hotel but also for budget reasons.

I would be really psyched to meet Deb, Lee Ann, Beachgirl, etc. You all have helped me so much w/New Mexico trips, including my upcoming one for a week at end of march-early April.

Sage Inn is an excellent choice as it is nice, good location and good value. If others want to check it out here is their website:

www.santafesageinn.com

emd, I would love to meet you, too, and hear about your travels.

ttt

Hi Deb, I've signed on to stay with another Fodorite in a condo but thank you for offering to make arrangements.

Deb-I sent you an email.

got it!

topping

Also, reminder -- Southwest will be opening seat for travel in Sept on March 23!! Best shot at getting low priced tickets to Albuquerque

I also sent you an email.

I have a free SWA plane ticket!! - I will email you - but I am still on hold to see about daughters college....

I will make some calls tomorrow and see what I can find out re group rates. I will post back here.

El Dorado deals with groups often as does the Hilton next door. You may try that along with the Hotel Real (next door to the Anasazi).

Good luck!

For those thinking about attending, here is a thread with some activities in and around Santa Fe

http://www.fodors.com/community/fodo...d-santa-fe.cfm

I am working with Santa Fe Sage Inn on a promotional rate, looks like it would be $99 on weeknight [Thurs and Sunday] and $105 on weekend [Fri and Sat].

Anyone interested?
www.santafesageinn.com

I can vouch for it -- great value and location is walking distance (15 minutes) to the plaza area. Muffins and coffee for breakfast and free wifi, which is uncommon these days.

Also, it's next door to Whole Foods if you want to pick up picnic lunches for the day if you're headed out to hike.

They have a shuttle service to the plaza area as well but the times vary each day. It's nice because you can call the fellow and he'll bring the mini-van to pick you up. Weekends were around 9 or 10 am and ran through 9pm or so with a break for lunch. No fee but he appreciated tips.

Deb, you're a good egg for doing this!

Good job, Deb!

Southwest flights schedule will open tomorrow 3/23 for the dates of the GTG

Book your flights to ABQ for the GTG sooner rather than later to get best price.