My experience was amazing this year, good organization, good service, and luxurious facilities! This time it was far better than the previous year's conf held at Hyatt, Pune. But when I heard that organizers of conference faced so many issues because of management at LaLit, I really felt sad about whatever bad happened there. We should have other good options instead of such nasty hotels, IMO.
I didn't make it this year, but I really enjoyed RubyConf India last year. Everything went super smooth. So it sucks to hear it was so hard for them this year. :/
So, the conference was bigger and better -- even with an improvised stand-up comic making up for an electrical failure (yeah - electrical failure for a paid-for banquet hall hosting 400 ppl).
Beach party rocked - the community really "met" each other at length. Everything was awesome, till the management showed their true colours after we helped them resolve their mess with a double-booking!
Ruby community is with you, fellas!