Meeting rooms are cold to compensate for the heat from the bodies of the
attendees...
Don't know the exact figure, but I think the human metabolism puts out about
the heat of a 150 watt incandescent light bulb.
Ten people equals a 1500 watt electric heater.
LeRoy
On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Doug Pomeroy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I complained at the front desk about the excessively cold air,
> especially in the largest of the meeting rooms. It didn't result
> it any noticeable change that I'm aware of. At least there was
> a thermostat in my room, which I could set to a comfortable
> 72 degrees.
>
> Also the vegetarian dinner offering at the Banquet was terrible.
>
> Maybe it's just me, but I have found every hotel ARSC has used
> to be way too cold. Maybe the hotel managements think guests
> will interpret the cold as a sign of exclusivity; an upscale experience?
>
> But nothing in the hotel equaled the cold in the AMTRAK train
> going back to New York City. Of course, they will sell you a thin
> blanket for $15! No wonder they are in financial trouble.
> I'll never again ride AMTRAK.
>
> Doug Pomeroy
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:13:39 -0700
>> From: Cary Ginell <[log in to unmask]>
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>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Sights and Sounds of ARSC - NOLA - first two parts
>> of the video
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>> Seems to me a formal complaint on behalf of ARSC would be in order. This
>> kind of thing should not happen. I found the main conference room and
>> hallways freezing cold, but with the heat and humidity outside, it didn't
>> bother me that much as I always bring layers with me. I didn't require
>> anything from the staff, so I can't tell you if they were helpful or not.
>> They were polite, though, and when I asked about neighborhood restaurants, I
>> got helpful responses.
>>
>> Cary Ginell
>>
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