ajslc

Yes, I think the majority of the Love Parade crowd will be looking for budget hotels since the expected majority is college age and from around Bay Area. The other 30,000 are traveling from another state or country are usually late 20's and 30's...even 40's with more room in the pocket book. Plus a lot of the talent hired for the parade require 4* hotels by contract and there is a lot of talent in the parade. I wouldn't be surprised if a percentage from the Oracle convention stays for the Love Parade....I know my friend is. Oracle has room blocks at several 2,3 & 4 star hotels all over the city. The only blocks with availibility are at 4* like Marriott and Hyatt. Maybe some of those 4* blocks will be released soon? I'm still trying my bids ever 72 hours, I'll post if I get anything on Priceline. If you want more details on the parade visit www.loveparadesf.org. It's a celebration all the different genres and sub-genres of electronic dance music that Saturday. Even if he's not into the music, people watching is quiet exciting and there will be a lot of people his age. :)

Also during your dates conflict with the annual San Francisco Love Parade on September 24th. They are expecting 100,000 people at the event which goes down Market at ends at the Civic Center. 70,000 are expected to be from in and around the Bay Area but many of those who don't live downtown are expected to get hotel rooms that weekend too. There are also small events leading up to the parade starting on the 22nd. I've been bidding on priceline for a month now up to $95 for a 4* or Boutique and haven't had any luck. Last week I made a back-up reservation so I know I have a room for sure but I'm still trying Priceline every 72 hours.... Find a hotel now and make a reservation so you have a back-up just in case rooms sell out and keep bidding. (Last year I was able to score a 4* for $69 2 weeks before) Good luck!