Comic-Con Crisis and Quick Rebound

Crystal informed me yesterday she learned that the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, The accomodation jewel in the crown of attending Comic-Con located right next door, had already sold out for next year!!! Aaaaaahhhhhh!!! Not cool!

I'd been calling at least once a week since this year's event ended to see when next year's dates would become available. It's usually the early to middle part of August that you can book. Last week's call still came up that the latest they could make a reservation for was July 19. And now suddenly...BAM! Everything is gone!

Clearly this year's Comic-Con sell out has the event coordinators stepping up their plans to block out more space in more hotels. Yesterday I immediately called remaining hotels located right across the street from the San Diego Convention Center. Thank God The Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter still had rooms left. However they were quickly selling out as well. I now have three rooms reserved with them...WHEEEEE-EEEEEWWWW!! THE Omni, also across the street, and a secondary Marriott next door to that were also sold out. Embassy Suites one block away only had a hand full of rooms left.

The funny thing is just two days ago I was wondering what the view of the Convention Center was like from a hotel across the street. Must have been a premonition. I love waking up in the morning during Comic-Con, opening the curtains, and seeing that sea of congregating fans. There's just an energy to it.

Bottom line is we're in. However I'll still check the event housing authority when they officially release all the blocked rooms next February. Perhaps we'll still be able to get into The Marriott next door. And yet The Hilton looks great as well. As does The Omni and I'm certainly looking forward to giving those a chance.