Not really disagreeing with Peter's comment. Just want to observe that it is my understanding that whoever donates their time to set up the meeting gets to pick the hotel, which may also be partly determined by location. Alan ( I get points at Hilton too :) ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: PWG-ANNOUNCE> May Meeting Information Author: Non-HP-PJohansson (PJohansson@aol.com) at HP-Roseville,mimegw3 Date: 4/5/99 2:37 PM In a message dated 99-04-05 15:45:12 EDT, don@lexmark.com writes: <> I was unable to make a reservation either by calling the 800 number or long-distance direct to the hotel. The staff at the hotel was singularly unhelpful and told me I couldn't book directly with them, I think the PWG should revisit its policy of providing all of its business to Marriott on an exclusive basis. As far as I understand it, this is so some participants can amass "frequent stay" bonuses with a single vendor. I have not been impressed with Marriott service, particularly their unwillingness to accommodate special needs of the PWG. Additionally, difficulties making reservations with Marriott are not an isolated occurrence. I think meeting hotels should be picked on a rational, business-like basis that includes price and service as key determinants in their selection. I don't think it is wise to blindly give all of the PWG business to one vendor without investigating other possibilities. Peter Johansson Congruent Software, Inc. 98 Colorado Avenue Berkeley, CA 94707 (510) 527-3926 (510) 527-3856 FAX pjohansson@aol.com