I just got back from a long book tour swing, thoughts about which I'll have up shortly, but wanted to let OpenLefties from Austin know I'll be heading down there this Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30 to speak at Book People, one of my favorite indie bookstores in the country (up there with Stacey's (RIP) in SF, Boulder Bookstore in Boulder, and Tattered Cover in Denver, among others). If y'all are around, come on by to hang out. I'm having some really intense discussions about the state of things in DC and around the country, particularly on banking, which I find fascinating.
Sorry for repeating this, but I'm still looking...
I'm looking for a roommate for NN. You'd have your own bedroom in a 2BR or 3BR condo, very, very close to the convention center, right on 6th St. in the entertainment district. It's about two blocks according to Google Maps.
If you want to be in the center of it all, get a cheaper room than the nearby hotels, all while maintaining some privacy, get in touch.
Assuming a 2BR condo, your cost would be about $312, which covers a Wednesday check-in with Monday morning check-out (5 nights). The nightly cost for the whole thing is cheaper than two nights at the Hilton (it works out to $125 per night, including tax, for the whole condo -- or about $63 per bedroom per night). The cost goes down a bit if a 3 bedroom condo is split 3 ways. You would also save by not needing a car, parking, and you can self cater if you want, since the condos have kitchens.
A 3BR shared 3 ways is also an option.
I'm very keen to find a roommate because my backup housing is several miles away and would require a car rental. This looks like a seriously cool alternative to the expensive hotels.
More about your potential roommate after the flip...
I'm looking for a roommate for NN. You'd have your own bedroom in a 2BR situation, very, very close to the convention center, right on 6th St. It's about two block according to Google Maps.
If you want to be in the center of it all, get a cheaper room than the nearby hotels, all while maintaining some privacy, get in touch.
Your cost would be about $312, which covers a Wednesday check-in with Monday morning check-out (5 nights). The nightly cost for the whole thing is cheaper than a room at the Hilton et al. There is also a $200 refundable deposit that I will have to pay. I'd ask for a check for $100 that I'd mail back to you when I got mine back.
The only downsides I am aware of: you must pay cash upon arrival (or money order / cashiers check) and it's so close to the party district as to be noisy. The noise is not a problem for me -- I sleep fine with earplugs and recommend them if this is the only reason you'd pass this up.
There is, I understand, also a pullout sofa in a loft over the living area. A third roommate could take that and reduce costs further, but I don't really see the need.
More about your potential roommate after the flip...
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