>>>I'm still planning my budget to Wilhfest and need to know about a cheaper Hotel near the Hyatt. Any Idea?
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>>I highly recommend staying at the conference hotel. There is lots of networking that goes on after the official activities and often times goes well into the night. Do not underestimate the value of this.
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>>Are you getting the conference rate for the hotel? It is lower than the standard rate.
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>Well, Don't know. Consulting the Hyatt web site found out the rate is $119.00 per night. How can I get this special rate?

See here for information.

http://www.hentzenwerke.com/glgdw/glgdw2001_hotel.htm

I hope you can make it. It's a great conference.