Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

Make that two from Iowa -- the latest list shows that St. Louis regional veterans 525 and 967 are both returning, so the field is up to 46 teams.

Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

A question for the locals. Which hotel is better by the competition area? The Red Roof Inn or Super 8?

I'll be making reservations for 9 rooms tomorrow and could use a heads up.

Thanks

Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

When I've driven by and paid attention, the Red Roof has a lot of constuction worker type trucks in the lot. It's within walking distance to a few restaurants if you need that to be close. The area around the Super 8 is mostly under construction, the Burger King mentioned in the Google description has been torn down, the building next to it has been boarded up. The Culpepper's is still there.
I have never stayed at either place though.

Team 1094 looks forward to seeing you all in a few short weeks

Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

I don't know what hotel would suit your team well, but we found the wynngate by wyndham a good hotel with free internet (only one in the area AFAIK) and is right by Dave and Busters so the team can have a fun evening after the competition days. It would be great to have other teams in the same hotel. Any other teams staying in that hotel?

Tomasz Bania

P.S. See you all at the regional!

Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

Thanks Tomasz and others:

Sounds like the experience will not be "disney like" but I expected that with the rates we were quoted. Should the hair on the back of my neck be raised while making these reservations? Having "construction workers" staying at the site sometimes signals worn down accomodations. Should I be concerned?

Tomasz,
Do you happen to have more info on Wynngate? It may be out of our price range but it doesn't hurt to check.

Thanks again everyone!

Re: St. Louis Regional (FRC)
 

Terribly sorry about the delay, too caught up in the build to check the chief.

Here is a link to the hotel information:

http://www.wingateinns.com/Wingate/c...e=100000281 0

It is rather expensive at between $70-90 dollars a night but our team has learned you don't want to completely skimp on the hotel.

Sorry if it's too late!

Tomasz Bania