University catering can be expensive, yes, although I don't know how it compares to hotels. I'd be curious to see if conferences can negotiate deals on this type of thing, or if it even occurs to them to try.
If the hotel has mini-fridges and microwaves, this can be stated in the materials. People can bring their restaurant left overs back to the hotel, then. Also, state where local grocery stores are located. Many grocery stores deliver, especially in big cities. Letting people get their own food is also better for folks with food restrictions.
Many fancy hotels have hotel shuttles that will, if asked, take people around to local restaurants and venues, reducing the need for walking long distances.
Anyways, if folks want more ideas! I am working on this shared/shareable Google drive doc for WisCon that has all the things we do for affordability:
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If the hotel has mini-fridges and microwaves, this can be stated in the materials. People can bring their restaurant left overs back to the hotel, then. Also, state where local grocery stores are located. Many grocery stores deliver, especially in big cities. Letting people get their own food is also better for folks with food restrictions.
Many fancy hotels have hotel shuttles that will, if asked, take people around to local restaurants and venues, reducing the need for walking long distances.
Anyways, if folks want more ideas! I am working on this shared/shareable Google drive doc for WisCon that has all the things we do for affordability:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T6e-Y3EkBZZKiShlSO4MhT4LbWN1rgTbcsz4ezMrmDI/edit?usp=sharing