Sheesh, I hear you.  Took me over two hours to get in by phone yesterday afternoon and I couldn't get the same room style I did in years previous.  Having said that I did get a room that accommodates all attendees with me albeit at a pricier standpoint.  Either way I plan to a.) attend Gary Con XI and b.) get to bed earlier than I did for most days of Gary Con X.  Fun time as always but boy was I tuckered out driving home Sunday afternoon...