Hi Naomi,
Last year 2930 stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/South I-55, and we rented 3 vans to ferry students between the hotel and the venue. The hotel is
about 17 minutes away from the Edward Jones Dome without traffic. We did not use Experient or anything else provided by FIRST.
Last year 3322 stayed at the Days Inn Collinsville, and they had a charter bus to commute to the venue. The hotel is
about 14 minutes away from the Edward Jones Dome without traffic.
These are a few of the many options within reasonable driving distance for teams who wish to book their own hotels. This may be the best option for cost-aware teams or those who don't have the option to book far in advance.