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fpp 2009-08-26 14:33
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Ouch... this trip to Amsterdam is going to end up much more expensive than Berlin ! :-(

qgil 2009-08-26 14:37
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Why? There are plenty of cheap choices in Amsterdam too. And we are sponsoring many more beds than last year.

andy80 2009-08-26 14:40
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Originally Posted by fpp (Post 315661)
Ouch... this trip to Amsterdam is going to end up much more expensive than Berlin ! :-(
Even if Nokia as booked 40 rooms at Ibis Hotel, this doesn't mean you can't find a cheaper accomodation too. That hotel is fine if you ca be sponsored, else I'll suggest you to give a look at http://www.hostelworld.com for example in this hostel http://www.hostelworld.com/availabil...Amsterdam/4585 you can find a room starting from 18-20€ / night. If you were going to stay more than 4 days or if you wuld come tih at least 4 people, I would suggest you to look for an apartment, it's the most cheap solution yuo can find (I payed about 25€/day with other three friend of mine 2 years ago).

fpp 2009-08-26 19:04
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Originally Posted by qgil (Post 315664)
Why? There are plenty of cheap choices in Amsterdam too. And we are sponsoring many more beds than last year.
Does that mean I may still apply for one of those 40 beds although I didn't ask for sponsoring when I registered ?

Last year I tried for "partial sponsoring" (pay my own trip, help for accommodation), and that was rejected as too complicated (which I understand well), so this time around I didn't even bother...

fpp 2009-08-26 19:15
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Originally Posted by andy80 (Post 315668)
Even if Nokia as booked 40 rooms at Ibis Hotel, this doesn't mean you can't find a cheaper accommodation too. That hotel is fine if you can be sponsored, else I'll suggest you to give a look at http://www.hostelworld.com for example in this hostel http://www.hostelworld.com/availabil...Amsterdam/4585 you can find a room starting from 18-20€ / night. If you were going to stay more than 4 days or if you would come with at least 4 people, I would suggest you to look for an apartment, it's the most cheap solution you can find (I payed about 25€/day with other three friend of mine 2 years ago).
I've spent some time on that site already, yes. The main problem is that you only really get decent prices by sharing a room with someone : singles are quite expensive, and dormitories are for younger people than me :-)

Unfortunately there are still only three registrations from France right now, with two sponsored by Nokia or their employer, so I'll probably end up the only French "tourist" in the Summit, just like last year... :-)

Reggie 2009-08-26 19:26
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My wife will be with me this time, that is, if I get sponsored. Her employee discount with Marriott will give us a really good rate of 58EUR/night.

We should be able to reserve a maximum of two rooms from Oct 8 - 12 on either Amsterdam Marriott or Renaissance Marriott, both in prime spots in Amsterdam.

Now, I hope the sponsoring process gets going. Reserving early is always a good thing (to secure that rate), and plus, the process of getting Schegen Visas is not overnight.

zerojay 2009-08-26 20:01
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Originally Posted by Reggie (Post 315803)
My wife will be with me this time, that is, if I get sponsored. Her employee discount with Marriott will give us a really good rate of 58EUR/night.

We should be able to reserve a maximum of two rooms from Oct 8 - 12 on either Amsterdam Marriott or Renaissance Marriott, both in prime spots in Amsterdam.

Now, I hope the sponsoring process gets going. Reserving early is always a good thing (to secure that rate), and plus, the process of getting Schegen Visas is not overnight.
I thought there was no need for visas if you're in the US or Canada.

VDVsx 2009-08-26 20:05
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I thought there was no need for visas if you're in the US or Canada.
At least I don't need one to visit the US :), so should be reciprocal.

timsamoff 2009-08-26 20:34
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Visas are not required for US/Canadian citizens:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1765.html

Tim

lardman 2009-08-26 20:48
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My wife will be with me, as we're coming back from a holiday/business trip.

Shall I just get on an book something then, and see if I can claim some money back for my half of the accommodation if I get sponsored?


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