Re: PgWest Locations

A location with parking or direct access to bart (no muni runarounds) would be best.
I prefer SF or an east bay venue, but I agree that foster city is neither here nor there.

--elein

On May 21, 2010, at 2:01 PM, Joshua D. Drake wrote:

> Hello,
>
> As I hope most of you know, I am the primary organizer of PostgreSQL
> Conference West. The top two contenders this year for a location are
> Seattle and the Bay area. We are leaning toward the Bay due to the high
> PG population and density of tech companies (thus potential sponsors).
>
> The current plan is to hold the conference Nov 3-4-5-6.
>
> We have been shedding through a list of 50 potentials and have narrowed
> it down to the following 5.
>
> Hotel Monaco
> 501 Geary St. SF
> http://www.monaco-sf.com/
>
> Hotel Kabuki
> 1625 Post Street
> San Francisco, CA 94115
> http://www.hotelkabuki.com
>
> Crowne Plaza Hotel
> 1221 Chess Drive
> Foster City, CA 94404
> http://www.eventscp.com
>
> Dolce hayes mansion
> San Jose
> http://www.dolce-hayes-mansion-hotel.com/
>
> Intercontinental SF
> http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/hotel-features/event-facilities/overview/sanfrancisco-markhopkins
> (To do this one, we have to move to the next week)
>
> We would love some feedback. I have spoken to Josh Berkus and he is
> favorable of the Hotel Kabuki. Any other thoughts? Is there a hotel you
> folks might have a particular passion for?
>
> I am leaning toward the Crowne Plaza because it is very close to SFO but
> you guys certainly know the area better than us.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> JD
>
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