When you've all unloaded and brought in your bags and luggages into the hotel room, you know that you each have to claim an area or corner where you'd have to put your stuff at.
Is this going to be your first time?
Please, please don't make the same mistakes I did when I started off cosplaying at out-of-town anime conventions >^< ~~
But don't worry!
I'll tell you how:
1. Claim a corner or area where you can haul in your bags and luggages--and stick to it.
Make sure your stuff won't be in the way of people walking in or around the hotel room though! Always try to keep it clean before and after you dig in for your things, so your roommates won't trip or injure themselves during the con. Also, make sure to close and zip off your bags and luggages to prevent anything from spilling out or losing anything.
2. Try to avoid drinking water bottles that were set there by the hotel staff or anything.
Unless it's specifically said to be "free." You'd be charged with the costs if it doesn't say so.
3. Be gentle with everything in the hotel room!
Unless you want to be hit with more costs. Just don't break or rip anything, please.
4. Always try to keep the overall room clean.
It's important to always try to keep the hotel room clean, and if you can't, have everyone clean up altogether at least once or twice throughout the con. This will prevent things from being lost and will lessen the stress you'll have when you can't find that mascara you brought in or the eyeliner you just bought recently. Believe me, this will help make your con stay less stressful and more clean!
5. On the first day, set up a rule that when you invite friends or strangers over, make sure to inform everyone else--or just don't bring anyone at all.
The more, the merrier, right?
Well, unfortunately, that's not the way with most people. Personally, my friends and I try to avoid bringing over people we just met into our hotel room. During my first and second year of attending cons, I've lost many, many makeup items because friends would invite strangers into the room without telling any of us and have them borrow my things and other people's stuff--without asking the original owner. Please be well aware that although it's great that you've met and made new friends, the thing is--you just met them and you'll be held responsible for anything that goes missing afterward.
6. Make sure that there is a place to sleep for everyone. EVERY ONE.
It's my pet peeve when the majority thinks it's okay for one or two people to--not have a place to sleep. That's not okay! How'd you feel if you don't have a place to sleep? It's uncomfortable--and it'll make them grouchy the next day--and probably cause con-drama. Always remember that if you're a true friend, try to make sure everyone has a bed or some sort.
Good sleep means rest--and having rest for a con means having a good time and having money well-spent on the hotel.
What helps make this situation better is that a friend of mine brings a set of air-beds/mattresses with her to the con when we room together. This increases the chances of everyone (usually about 6 of us or more) having a place to sleep on. Also, try to bring extra pillows or blankets when you can because you never know when there's not enough to go around.
7. Try to help each other when you can. It's all about teamwork!
Is your roommate/friend having trouble with their false eyelashes?
If you're a pro at putting them on, help your friend out! It never hurts!
Helping each other out when you're all getting ready for the con is an experience that brings each other closer than ever before, and with all good experiences--that means making good memories about your stay there! Not only that, you all will get ready faster!
8. If you're tired or anything but ready for the con, take breaks by retreating to your hotel room.
No, seriously. This helps on so many levels for me and my friends throughout so many conventions! Whenever there is a time where you're exhausted or stressed out or want to just sit on something comfy like a bed--go back to your hotel room and rest or take a nap. Just let your group know or give someone a heads-up before doing so to prevent search parties!
Whether you have friends are staying at another hotel or maybe it's just your group, take a break from the con once in a while--and get something to eat together! This adds more fun and helps make more good memories for everyone while also, making sure the entire group is well-fed and hydrated!
10. When checking out of the hotel room, put everything back the way it was before you came in.
Clean up your messes--put back that ironing board--and make the bed. Remember, you're not just con-goers or cosplayers. You're representing your cosplay community and want to leave a good lasting impression on the hotel staff when they check on your room even if you're leaving. Put back everything back the way it was before you came in. It'll make things easier for the maids when they come in to clean up for the next guest.
And so, I hope that you find this very helpful for your next con hotel stay!
Sincerely,
Yoko ~~
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