It’s official!
Negotiations have concluded, agreements have been reached, and meetings to plan have begun.
Rydges and Conflux have come to an understanding, and you’ll soon have the official price of hotel rooms. Rydges is currently undergoing an upgrade (including new beds) so the hotel will be extremely comfortable, and still terrific value. Expect a price of around $159 a night, including two breakfasts.
Rydges are doing up a website so you can book online, as well as by calling. Note that this time of the year is extremely busy in Canberra - it’s the time of Floriade, the huge flower festival. Rydges happens to be the closest hotel to Floriade, so it’s a popular place to stay. In other words, there’ll be a limit to how long they’ll hold the rooms at the special price for us. So to make sure you don’t miss out, get in quick!
We’re really excited to be having the entire con at Rydges, and they’re really looking forward to having Conflux again, so we know they’ll be really great in helping us put on a terrific con.
Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
March 10th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
I have looked at this entry several times now and somthing has just clicked. I assume the Rydges in question is Lakeside, like last year. I just thought it prudent to confirm as I believe there are three Rydges hotels in Canberra!
March 11th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Yep, you’re right (although I wouldn’t classify EagleHawk as in Canberra, more like 20 minutes drive out on the road to Sydney). But yes, the con is at Rydges Lakeside.
April 9th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I called Rydges last week to book and they told me they have yet to confirm the convention rate for Conflux. The normal rate was in excess of $220, so I am hanging out for the discount, but at the same time am acutely aware of your comments that it is a busy time in Canberra. Any idea when everything will be confirmed and ready for booking?
April 9th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Hi Nathan. We’ve had some problems getting together to sign the paperwork - the Rydges guy was away, then I was away. I’m hoping to finalise things this week. Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of rooms for people to get