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Best Hotel for IMAZ

mrslicemrslice
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I'm sure this has been covered before but can't find it.  I Just found out my college buddies are coming to support my first Ironman race versus our annual football game this year.  I see the hotels on the website, but are there any insider recommendations for a hotel for a group of 20 or so folks.  Preferably a Marriott brand as many are status members.

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  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    They recently built a Marriott Residence Inn right near the race area.  I think it opened in 2013.  It's called the Marriott Residence Inn Downtown/University.

     

    http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...niversity/

  • mrslicemrslice

    Outstanding!  Thanks a million.

  • mrslicemrslice
    They are asking $329/night.  Yikes!
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    Yikes is right! I guess they jumped on the poaching bandwagon due to how close it is to the race site. I stayed at the other Residence Inn in Tempe when I did the race in 2012. It was about 4-5 miles from the race site. Looks like rooms there are $199-$249. Decent location, right across from a huge mall. There were a couple of supermarkets nearby.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich
    I've always had good luck with the Best Western on Rural Road / Scottsdale Blvd. Right on the run course, on the other side of the lake.
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott
    Ive stayed at one of three motels in the general area of the BW Rich mentions ... That BW, Country Inn/Suites, and the Red Lion (used to be Hamton Inn. All are way under $200. Frankly, the BW is the worst of the lot but the closest, the Red Lion the best, but farthest away, where Im staying this year.
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    Simba did say Marriott brand was preferred.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Bob McCallum on 12 Aug 2014 11:35 AM


    Simba did say Marriott brand was preferred.

    Yes, but the BW is directly across the street from In and Out, Starbucks, froyo, burrito and sub shops . And next door is a bit of a dirt ramp you can use to load a heavy motorcycle into the back of a pickup 

  • Anu RaoAnu Rao
    We stayed at the Residence Inn, I had reservations at Fairfield Inn or something and kept checking the RI. The day before the race, the rates at the Residence Inn went down to 180-280. Still pricey,but the convenience was great. I think there might be a Courtyard nearer and somewhere close to the run route is another Springhill suites hotel.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    Days Inn.    east Tempe.      

    right next to Dorsey Lane train stop which is very convenient.    can take the train, with your bike, to near transition.

    $50 per room per night. 

    not high class but fine and cheap

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