Hey guys! I'm a local so just giving the helpful tip that there's free public WiFi in the heart of the downtown area like where the Fairmont hotel is on Market/1st street. The WiFi doesn't cover the area right next to SAP Center though. You can see the coverage map here. http://www.sanjoseculture.org/index.aspx?nid=3689
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Hey guys! I'm a local so just giving the helpful tip that there's free public WiFi in the heart of the downtown area like where the Fairmont hotel is on Market/1st street. The WiFi doesn't cover the area right next to SAP Center though. You can see the coverage map here. http://www.sanjoseculture.org/index.aspx?nid=3689
I'm staying at the Fairmont, so I was excited to hear this cause I'm guessing I'm going to have to pay for wi-fi at the hotel, LOL.
Thanks sandi for the info!!
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Thanks Sandi and Mrs P for the info, because I will be staying at the Fairmont too.
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That's great info! thank you so much!
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Wow sandi, you're just a treasure trove of info! :clapper:
I was reading about a free shuttle that runs in the downtown area. I think it was called Dash? Do you know if there is still some kind of a shuttle. I am within walking distance of the arena (at the Arena Hotel) but was still wondering about that shuttle.
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Is there not free WiFi at the outside tables at the WHOLE FOODS" store next to the arena? There is a Hotel WITHOUT free WiFi?
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Word on the street is they ARE selling Solar tickets at the door that get you in. I have never seen practice passes sold at a real arena. They don't want a person hiding in a bathroom to stay for an event, maybe.So do you think practice passes will be sold individually if I can't get an all access pass?
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You know this but I will just say that you shouldn't expect soft seats and balmy air at the Solar.
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Just talked with folks returning from Solar. They are still selling tickets to public despite standing room only. Very cold in rink. Good restaurant upstairs and snack bar. No leg room in bleachers. Bring something to Mark your seat.
Yes! Unbelievably... if I understand correctly... the Fairmont (where I'm staying) does not have free WiFi. :gaah:
Bummer I'm staying there too. With what they charge you'd think they could provide free wi-fi. I've been at econo hotels that do.
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A friend mentioned that there are practices at Solar4 on January 4 and 5, but no practice passes were issued. A free pin/lanyard is available for all event ticket holders which is supposed to give you access to those practices on Jan. 4 & 5. If you are interested in attending those, you probably need to check with USFS at SAP to make sure the lanyard will get you into Solar4.
I've now read that the practice passes for SAP for January 4 and 5 also say good for Solar4. Sorry for the confusion!
I've now read that the practice passes for SAP for January 4 and 5 also say good for Solar4. Sorry for the confusion!
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My husband travels a lot for work & reports that it's well-know that the nicer the hotel, the fewer amenities, more extra fees, etc.
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definitely the rule of certain hotel chains.
Wow sandi, you're just a treasure trove of info! :clapper:
Hopefully the public WiFi is reliable! I didn't connect to it when I was in downtown recently for Christmas in the Park. Yes DASH runs on weekdays and is free (not sure if it runs on New Years... probably not). http://www.vta.org/routes/rt201
Also, for those taking public transportation, the newer VTA buses and light rail have free WiFi. It is also helpful to get a Clipper card at Walgreens (there is one in downtown on Santa Clara and 1st Street) to load transit money and tap on.
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Just to be perfectly clear, Prac pass mentions both venues. They punch it and give you a wrist band for easy in and out for any of the rinks/ arenas.
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Lots of friendly security but no bag searches yet.
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Odd. At arena hotel free Jacuzzi in room, breakfast , wifi, cappachino machine, bacon bacon bacon. Fridge and microwave. Whole foods store pharmacy liqueur store. I may never go home!
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Good to know! See you at breakfast!
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