2013 Summer Project Week/RoomSharing

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This page aims to keep track of people who would like to split the lodging cost by renting an apartment using platform like https://www.airbnb.com

  • On May 27th, interested people are expected to have updated this table.
  • On May 28th, I will schedule a Google Hangout with interested people to discuss our option and start booking place.
Participant name(s) Date
Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) Sunday 16/06 to Wed 20/06
Francois Budin (UNC - NIRAL) Monday 17/06 to Friday 21/06
Vinicius Boen (UNC/Michigan) Monday 17/06 to Friday 21/06
Bo Wang (Utah) Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06

People with rooms that are interested in sharing.

Participant name(s) Location Date
Micah Chambers (UCLA) The Kendall (350 Main Street Cambridge, MA 02142) Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06


Google hangout


Preferred options

Following our discuss on Google hangout, the " Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE" seems to be a good option. After everybody confirm, the plan will be to book the room on May 29th.

  • Hotel name: Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE
  • Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hWW9L
  • Link: here
  • Rate: $259 / night for a room with two queens bed

Available options

Rental bike / cars

Possible combo for team of 2 people

  • Holiday Inn Express + bike: 460 + 120: ~ $580 / pers => With an extra bed, could be a good option
  • Four Points By Sheraton Boston Logan + rental car: 250 + 300 + 50 (gas): ~ 600 / pers

Links

Questions

  • Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ?
  • Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department]
  • Guys, keep in mind that a Airbnb host in NYC was in serious legal trouble recently. Airbnb "urges hosts to learn about and obey all of the local laws in their cities", however many (*many*) rentals on Airbnb are just sublets, which are often prohibited by landlords. While only the hosts was sued, you never know what could happen to the renter in the process (i.e. you).
  • Conclusion: Airbnb is not an option