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This page aims to keep track of people who would like to split the lodging cost by renting an apartment using platform like https://www.airbnb.com
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== Booking plan ==
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Following our discuss on Google hangout, the " Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE" seems to be a good option. After everybody confirm, the plan will be to book the room on May 29th.
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* Hotel name: Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE
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* Address: 250 Monsignor O'brien Highway  Cambridge ,  Massachusetts  02141  United States
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* Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hWW9L
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* Booking link: [http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/cambridge/boscb/hoteldetail?sicreative=22574644154&sicontent=0&sitrackingid=570250031&siclientid=1962&dp=true here]
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* Rate: $259 / night for a room with two queens bed
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=== Status ===
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{|border="1"
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|-style="background:#b0d5e6;color:#02186f"
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!style="width:20%" |Room booked by
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!style="width:10%" |Date
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!style="width:23%" |Bed #1
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!style="width:23%" |Bed #2
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!style="width:23%" |Rolling bed [1]
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| Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) <br> [Confirmed & Booked]
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| 16/06 to 20/06
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| Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.)
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| Francois Budin (UNC - NIRAL)
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| Hans Meine (Fraunhofer MEVIS, Germany)
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| Bo Wang (SCI Utah) <br> [Confirmed & Booked]
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| 16/06 to 21/06
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| Bo Wang (SCI Utah)
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| Vinicius (UNC/Michigan)
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| NA
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| Manasi (SCI Utah) <br> [Confirmed & Booked]
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| 16/06 to 21/06
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| Manasi (SCI Utah)
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| Anuja (SCI Utah)
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| NA
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<small>[1] We can also switch every other day so that people won't have to always sleep in the rolling bed</small>
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=== Who will pay what ? ===
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If XX, YY and ZZ stay in room together for D days and ZZ stays in the room alone for E more days. The cost XX, YY and ZZ will be:
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* XX: DailyCost/3 * D
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* YY: DailyCost/3 * D
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* ZZ: DailyCost/3 * D + DailyCost * E
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=== Todo ===
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* Jc: Call hotel to check for rolling bed cost + check with hotel if bill can be split between people easily.
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== Participants ==
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This page aims to keep track of people who would like to split the lodging cost by renting an apartment <del>using platform like https://www.airbnb.com</del>
  
 
* On May 27th, interested people are expected to have updated this table.
 
* On May 27th, interested people are expected to have updated this table.
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| Vinicius Boen (UNC/Michigan)  
 
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| Monday 16/06 to Friday 21/06
 
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| Bo Wang (Utah)  
 
| Bo Wang (Utah)  
 
| Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06
 
| Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06
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== Google hangout ==
 
== Google hangout ==
  
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* <big>'''Google hangout is planned for May 28th at 10am EST time - Please confirm your attendance by editing the doodle: http://www.doodle.com/vet88pfk8b35fhtt'''</big>
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* <big>'''Google hangout is planned for May 28th at 12pm EST time - Please confirm your attendance by editing the doodle: http://www.doodle.com/vet88pfk8b35fhtt'''</big>
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== Options ==
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== Available options ==
 
* Micah apartement - How many people ? [Jc: I could sleep on the floor with my mat]
 
* Micah apartement - How many people ? [Jc: I could sleep on the floor with my mat]
 
* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/reservation/roomrate Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE]: ~$230 / 2 people / night  => 460$/pers for 4 nights
 
* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/reservation/roomrate Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE]: ~$230 / 2 people / night  => 460$/pers for 4 nights
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* Apt on Irving St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/478653: $1516 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3)people => 379$ (or $506) per pers for 4 nights
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* <del>Apt on Irving St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/478653: $1516 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3)people => 379$ (or $506) per pers for 4 nights</del>
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* Apt on Cambridge St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/217942 : $1061 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3) people) => $266 (or $354) per pers for 4 nights
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* <del>Apt on Cambridge St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/217942 : $1061 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3) people) => $266 (or $354) per pers for 4 nights</del>
 
* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/brookline/bklma/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline]: $224 standard room /2 people / night => 560$/pers for 5 nights
 
* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/brookline/bklma/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline]: $224 standard room /2 people / night => 560$/pers for 5 nights
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* As suggested by Anthony: Hotels at the airport are much cheaper, so it might make sense for you to get together and rent a car and commute. e.g. Four Points by Sheraton Boston Logan Airport is ~140$ per night for a room with 2 double beds. Sheraton typically allows adding another roller bed for a small sum or for free.
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* [http://www.expedia.com/Boston-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Boston-Logan-International-Airport.h690647.Hotel-Information?chkin=06/16/2013&hashTag=roomsAndRates&chkout=06/20/2013&semcid=ni.hp.40451.hotelfinder&rm1=a2&kword=GGMETA.US.690647.20130616.20130620_& Four Points By Sheraton Boston Logan International Airport ] - 122$ / 2 (or 3) people / night => 250$/pers for 4 nights
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== Rental bike / cars ==
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* Hertz - ~ $145 / day
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* Bike - $30/day or $150/week - See http://cambridgebicycle.com/rentals/
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* The Hubway - 3-day access pass: $12 http://www.thehubway.com/pricing
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== Possible combo for team of 2 people ==
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* Holiday Inn Express + bike: 460 + 120: ~ $580 / pers  => With an extra bed, could be a good option
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* Four Points By Sheraton Boston Logan + rental car: 250 + 300 + 50 (gas): ~ 600 / pers
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== Links ==
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* [https://www.google.com/hotels/?gl=US#search;l=Boston,+Massachusetts;q=boston+airport+hotel;d=2013-06-16;n=4;usd=1;h=6534881443081873257;si=840cfb9e;av=r Hotel finder]
  
 
== Questions ==
 
== Questions ==
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* Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ?
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* <del>Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ?</del>
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* Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department]
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* <del>Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department]</del>
 
* Guys, keep in mind that a Airbnb host in NYC was in [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/a-warning-for-airbnb-hosts-who-may-be-breaking-the-law.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 serious] [http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4349964/new-york-city-issues-2400-fine-for-renting-on-airbnb-nigel-warren legal] [http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/05/22/Airbnb-Legal-052213.aspx trouble] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22632192 recently]. Airbnb "urges hosts to learn about and obey all of the local laws in their cities", however many (*many*) rentals on Airbnb are just sublets, which are often prohibited by landlords. While only the hosts was sued, you never know what could happen to the renter in the process (i.e. you).
 
* Guys, keep in mind that a Airbnb host in NYC was in [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/a-warning-for-airbnb-hosts-who-may-be-breaking-the-law.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 serious] [http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4349964/new-york-city-issues-2400-fine-for-renting-on-airbnb-nigel-warren legal] [http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/05/22/Airbnb-Legal-052213.aspx trouble] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22632192 recently]. Airbnb "urges hosts to learn about and obey all of the local laws in their cities", however many (*many*) rentals on Airbnb are just sublets, which are often prohibited by landlords. While only the hosts was sued, you never know what could happen to the renter in the process (i.e. you).
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* Conclusion: '''Airbnb is not an option'''
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Latest revision as of 13:34, 3 June 2013

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Booking plan

Following our discuss on Google hangout, the " Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE" seems to be a good option. After everybody confirm, the plan will be to book the room on May 29th.

  • Hotel name: Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE
  • Address: 250 Monsignor O'brien Highway Cambridge , Massachusetts 02141 United States
  • Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hWW9L
  • Booking link: here
  • Rate: $259 / night for a room with two queens bed

Status

Room booked by Date Bed #1 Bed #2 Rolling bed [1]
Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.)
[Confirmed & Booked] 		16/06 to 20/06 Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) Francois Budin (UNC - NIRAL) Hans Meine (Fraunhofer MEVIS, Germany)
Bo Wang (SCI Utah)
[Confirmed & Booked] 		16/06 to 21/06 Bo Wang (SCI Utah) Vinicius (UNC/Michigan) NA
Manasi (SCI Utah)
[Confirmed & Booked] 		16/06 to 21/06 Manasi (SCI Utah) Anuja (SCI Utah) NA

[1] We can also switch every other day so that people won't have to always sleep in the rolling bed

Who will pay what ?

If XX, YY and ZZ stay in room together for D days and ZZ stays in the room alone for E more days. The cost XX, YY and ZZ will be:

  • XX: DailyCost/3 * D
  • YY: DailyCost/3 * D
  • ZZ: DailyCost/3 * D + DailyCost * E

Todo

  • Jc: Call hotel to check for rolling bed cost + check with hotel if bill can be split between people easily.


Rental bike / cars


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