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I blogged this last year, but it's time to repeat it for this year:
You can save money on your hotel stay during Lotusphere by booking an AAA rate. (one night deposit, fully refundable)
I just have booked 8 nights Swan for a mere 171USD (203,22 after taxes) - http://tinyurl.com/lejdtr
The AAA rate for Dolphin is 183USD (216,10 after taxes) - http://tinyurl.com/klvuvm
(you can fill in different dates if you like)

If you think now that this not for you, because you don't have the AAA membership (or your local equivalent, that is accepted by Starwoods), its still plenty of time to get yourself a membership,it will cost you much less than the saving will be.