Questions on Arisia

I'm thinking about going to Arisia. I've never been before, but I've certainly heard about it. Anyone out there in lj-land have any thoughts, comments, advice about it? Should I go? It turns out it's more convenient to get to than Readercon was, and I can only assume it has better food possibilities.

The overflow hotel is cheaper and there's a free shuttle. Normally I'd try to stay in the con hotel, but just how inconvenient is it in this case?

Any thoughts on the guests, the panels, the atmosphere?