Full Version: Beach Party Solution?
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#11]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9] 2 Jan 2007
My experience with buffets in LV at dinner time is that it's hard to find more than a couple of tables next to each other. My guess is that it would not work out that well.
You might want to try calling the Marriot Suites, which is next door to where the Beach was. They have meeting rooms and hospitality suites, with catering. No idea of the costs though.
From: Mick [#12]
2 Jan 2007
To: PenMan [#10] 2 Jan 2007
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
2 Jan 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#11] 2 Jan 2007
I'm with the people who prefer a private room with a P.A. system.
I think it would be a good idea to determine a group price-threshold. Most everyone was fine with the $30 per person figure.
Of course, tax (7.75%) and gratuity (18%) add significantly to the per-person costs.
No surprise there.
Some of the local hotels (Embassy Suites, for instance) require that a minimum number of their hotel rooms be booked, in order to reserve a private banquet room, for a given night.
Here's the question for the group? How much ($) is too much?
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#14]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13] 2 Jan 2007
I would be willing to go as high as $50.00 per inclusive of tax and gratuity.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#15]
2 Jan 2007
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#7] 2 Jan 2007
Dee Darling,
Venue has no bearing on the wearing of the skirt. I have been known to cut up in the most formal of situations. It breaks the ice. B-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16]
2 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#14] 2 Jan 2007
I don't think we realize what a sweet deal we had at The Beach.
Maybe that's what they had to fold! :-)
I checked with The Marriott and Thursday the 22nd is booked. They have an opening on Friday the 23rd.
The person I spoke to, said their dinners average between $35-$40 per person + tax + gratuity, which brings it close to the $50 per-person, all-inclusive (minus booze) total you mentioned.
EDITED: 2 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#17]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16] 2 Jan 2007
David,
I called my cousin a Vegas resident for 20+years. He said he would make some calls over the next couple of days. The criteria I gave him was 100+ people, on the monorail route, private room with hopefully a PA, a buffet preferred but ordering off the menu would work also. I told him $18-35.00.
I will call the visitors' center tomorrow if that is OK with you.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16] 2 Jan 2007
David,
I"m wondering since it is now only 48 days away if it would not be prudent to book it. Find out what the cancellation policy is if they have one, but I am sure you know that time is running out.
Just my two cents. Want change?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19]
2 Jan 2007
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#17] 2 Jan 2007
Any assistance would be appreciated.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#20]
2 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 2 Jan 2007
Some places I've called will hold a room for a week, but that's about it. Then they're looking for a 50% deposit, to lock it in.
As you say, time is runing short and we'll have to reach a conclusion very quickly.
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#21]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#20] 2 Jan 2007
If the room at Quarks is $350/hr (somebody here said that), with 100 people that is only $7 each for 2 hours, or for 50 people it's $14 each for 2 hours ($10.50 or $21 for 3 hours). If the food isn't too much, it might not be a bad deal.
You could also adjourn after a couple of hours to smaller groups at the bar so the room fee doesn't get too high as the crowd moves on.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#22]
2 Jan 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#21] 3 Jan 2007
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#23]
3 Jan 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#22] 3 Jan 2007
I think the problem is going to be finding anything reasonably priced within close proximity of the convention center.
I'm sure there's some reasonable deals in Vegas, just not within a mile or so of the strip. I suspect that's why the beach is gone. Somebody else can make many times more money in the same spot.
Maybe they've got something at that Best Western or Residence Inn, or whatever it is that's just south of the Convention center parking lot?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
Maximum "sit down" dinner capacity of 80 people.
Cost would be "comparable" to the other local options we've looked into, with the added benefit of being located within the Hilton and having a stage.
EDITED: 3 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: Toni (TONI56) [#25]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
IMO the food prices were not that high, I guess it's what you used to & you are in Vegas so their gonna get you one way or the other. For 3 hours & 50 people that is $21 per person to cover the room. If $50.00 per person
was in most price ranges, that would allow $29.00 for meal (doable) & limited drink. As long as the meal prices did not increase since we were using the Captian's Room. IMO we need more than 2 hours.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#26]
3 Jan 2007
To: Toni (TONI56) [#25] 3 Jan 2007
I think 3 hours would be ample. 2 isn't enough.
From: JHayes55 [#27]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24] 3 Jan 2007
David - I know this has to be a frustrating situation - trying to find a place to keep cost reasonable and still have amenities that we need. Priority one in my mind is the having a good place to socialize - food of lack of it at the party- is not much of a consideration for us. Have you checked with the Hilton about a meeting room with just a cash bar setup and appetizers? I apologize for even asking if you have already done so.
Year before last Xenetech had a room meeting/social room with food (more than appetizers & very good) at the Hilton - I have no idea what it cost.
New Hermes - had a room at the Convention center that they used all day and late into the evening - they had snacks/ appetizers & drinks - could that be a possibility?
In my past life one of the things I had to do was locate and organize meetings rooms (most included meals) in small towns and cities in my area - it was always a pain in the behind. I applaud you for doing this and feel your pain.
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#28]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27] 3 Jan 2007
Dave,
I have the "scoop" from Xenetech for you. I'll email you the details I have. Jessica Hoffpauir-Freeman (at Xenetech) has set this up the last few years and knows her way around the catering dept. at the Hilton!
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#29]
3 Jan 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#28] 3 Jan 2007
I'm awaiting a call from the Hilton activities person.
We'll compare notes. :-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#30]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
With her personality and connections, there's no limit to the fun!
Hmmm.....she might even show certain equipment manufacturers the huge benefits of hosting this event for us..... ;-)
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