The Nightflyers have res at the Hilton for Thurs-Sun. We're spending Sunday night near SFO. After reading some of the hassles people had booking the Liu Family Reunion rate, I decided to be lazy and book the $66 internet special at Hilton.com. It is cancelable up till 6pm on the day of arrival so I can always change that if we need more people on the Liu rate to get a better discount. Are there any other benefits to using our group booking--ie. upgrades, parking, etc.?

Evan, do you know if the hotel allows small pets in the room? We have a new Siamese kitten (will be 3 months old by the palooza), and if we can't find a "baby-sitter" we will probably bring him with us.

I was afraid to call the hotel myself in case the answer is "no" and they mark our record or something. ;) He is currently smuggled into the COS Sheraton (don't ask; don't tell), but I wouldn't want to try that for the whole long weekend.