orangebubbles Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just to let my fellow interviewees know: The Hamilton Sheraton is completely booked for that weekend!!! Off to search for an alternative... EDIT: There are no rooms available at any of the hotels listed in the accommodation information. This could be troublesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonGeo Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Uh-oh. I didn't think they'd fill up so quickly. We can always camp in the quadrangle - as a sign of determination. Other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well, they did warn people that there was some event taking place that weekend. It's really unfortunate for interviewees on those dates though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3J2O Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I booked the Crown Plaza a few days ago, the prices went up too for that weekend :S I think particularly for that event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just an update: those wishing to stay Friday night (25th) for the Saturday interview will be able to find rooms. However, the hotels are all booked for the Saturday night. Thus, the issue only affects those with interviews on the 27th. Luckily, my interview is on the 26th. However, I originally wanted to stay the extra night so that I could walk around the city on the 27th. C'est la vie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitec Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 for those driving, there should still be some hotels a little further out (maybe ancaster, dundas or stoney creek). that weekend is a huge race called Around the Bay - it's really popular, so no surprise that the hotels are booked. i believe something was also mentioned about staying with a current med student before your interview... also, burlington is relatively close and it's quite easy to get to mcmaster from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med1988 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Would it be too risky to drive from toronto in the morning? Anyone else doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 depends what you mean by risky... personally, it's never taken me more than an hour and a half to drive to hamilton (from vaughan)... but most people prefer to stay over the night before so they can get a good sleep, don't have to rush, don't have to make the 1-2 hr drive in the morning (in a suit), not have to worry about parking / finding the place, not get stressed on the drive up, etc... plus there's always the possibility of a random snowstorm or massive traffic jam or accident or something... so in that sense there is always some risk but i guess risk is relatively low - it's not bad drive, and as long as you leave at a good time you'll probably be fine... although i'd give myself a good extra hour or so, just in case of any traffic, or you miss an exit, or anything like that... better to get there very early then to get extremely stressed and get there last second, or late (which would be pretty devastating lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larva Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I booked a hotel in Burlington, it seemed like a good compromise. Bummer that all the hotels are booked though. I saw a room available at a super 8 by the Hamilton Airport but it looked sketch so I avoided it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny_jan Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Try some of the bed and breakfasts in the area (dundas, ancaster, etc). I stayed in one the night before my interview and it was great. Quiet and friendly, plus they drove me to my interview in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_88 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Would it be too risky to drive from toronto in the morning? Anyone else doing this? Neg. What Mattg said: just leave early. Both times I interviewed here I drove from the GTA and was fine. Vaughan's a bit farther than where I hail from, but if you're super worried, just buck up and pay for the 407 with all that money you save from not getting a hotel, and you'll still have plenty to spare (for parking...) . The only drawback to leaving early is that you might arrive early, and have to endure excessive awkward and nervous chit chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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