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* Hotel name: Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE | * Hotel name: Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE | ||
| + | * Address: 250 Monsignor O'brien Highway Cambridge , Massachusetts 02141 United States | ||
* Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hWW9L | * Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hWW9L | ||
| − | * | + | * Booking link: [http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/cambridge/boscb/hoteldetail?sicreative=22574644154&sicontent=0&sitrackingid=570250031&siclientid=1962&dp=true here] |
* Rate: $259 / night for a room with two queens bed | * Rate: $259 / night for a room with two queens bed | ||
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| − | !style="width: | + | !style="width:20%" |Room booked by |
!style="width:10%" |Date | !style="width:10%" |Date | ||
| − | !style="width: | + | !style="width:23%" |Bed #1 |
| + | !style="width:23%" |Bed #2 | ||
| + | !style="width:23%" |Rolling bed [1] | ||
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| + | | Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) <br> [Confirmed & Booked] | ||
| + | | 16/06 to 20/06 | ||
| Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) | | Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) | ||
| − | | 16/06 to | + | | Francois Budin (UNC - NIRAL) |
| − | | | + | | Hans Meine (Fraunhofer MEVIS, Germany) |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Bo Wang (SCI Utah) <br> [Confirmed & Booked] | ||
| + | | 16/06 to 21/06 | ||
| + | | Bo Wang (SCI Utah) | ||
| + | | Vinicius (UNC/Michigan) | ||
| + | | NA | ||
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| − | | | + | | Manasi (SCI Utah) <br> [Confirmed & Booked] |
| 16/06 to 21/06 | | 16/06 to 21/06 | ||
| − | | | + | | Manasi (SCI Utah) |
| + | | Anuja (SCI Utah) | ||
| + | | 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 ? === | === Who will pay what ? === | ||
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* Jc: Call hotel to check for rolling bed cost + check with hotel if bill can be split between people easily. | * 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 == | == Participants == | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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== Google hangout == | == Google hangout == | ||
* <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> | * <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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== Available options == | == 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] | ||
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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. | * 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. | ||
* [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$/pers for 4 nights | * [http://www.expedia.com/Boston-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Boston-Logan-International-Airport.h690647.Hotel-Information?chkin=06/16/2013&hashTag=roomsAndRates&chkout=06/20/2013&semcid=ni.hp.40451.hotelfinder&rm1=a2&kword=GGMETA.US.690647.20130616.20130620_& Four Points By Sheraton Boston Logan International Airport ] - 122$ / 2 (or 3) people / night => 250$/pers for 4 nights | ||
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== Rental bike / cars == | == Rental bike / cars == | ||
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* Bike - $30/day or $150/week - See http://cambridgebicycle.com/rentals/ | * Bike - $30/day or $150/week - See http://cambridgebicycle.com/rentals/ | ||
* The Hubway - 3-day access pass: $12 http://www.thehubway.com/pricing | * The Hubway - 3-day access pass: $12 http://www.thehubway.com/pricing | ||
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== Possible combo for team of 2 people == | == Possible combo for team of 2 people == | ||
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* 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). | ||
* Conclusion: '''Airbnb is not an option''' | * Conclusion: '''Airbnb is not an option''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:34, 3 June 2013
Home < 2013 Summer Project Week < RoomSharingBooking 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
- Hertz - ~ $145 / day
- Bike - $30/day or $150/week - See http://cambridgebicycle.com/rentals/
- The Hubway - 3-day access pass: $12 http://www.thehubway.com/pricing
