Skin tight usa Wintercon

I kinda want to go to this, but i am kinda nervous. I havent done any gear events or have not even been around another in gear for the sake of gear. http://www.skintightusa.com/#!comiccontour/cjlg Anyone going to this? The hotels surrounding it kinda stink and i am not sure about this section of town, I would kinda feel better going with someone.