The block of $199 rooms reserved for ASJA at the Hyatt has sold out. They now have a small group of rooms set aside for ASJA for $249, which is still cheaper than their $269 rack rate. Call 800-233-1234 for reservations. You may be able to get a better rate if you're a senior or an AAA member. Check the Hyatt website (www.hyatt.com) for those special rates.

If you're looking for an economical hotel -- something much closer to $100 a night than $200 a night, the market is tougher this year, but you can still find a deal if you try. Take a look at Web sites such as www.hotwire.com, www.cheaprooms.com, and www.priceline.com. (For a cram course on how to bargain-hunt on Priceline, check out: www.biddingfortravel.com.) And if you're an ASJA member, you can find specific hotels recommended by fellow members via the Forum under "Water Cooler" and "Inside ASJA."