I'm still hoping to get some good hotel suggestions/recommendations if any of you other travelers have any.

also if there is interest in shared rooms.

I would much prefer to stay within one mile of the venue if possible

@Babak

I'm not familiar with hotels because I always stay with friends, but I'd suggest going to the MIT website and see what hotels the recommend for parents.

Babak, I'm staying here: http://kendallhotel.com/

Real close, looks cool, and about the same cost as others near by, though the taxes really bump up the cost. Anyway, I pre-paid for a cheaper rate and got the single queen bed room that doesn't even have room for a cot, so I'm locked in as a single. Good luck finding a place!

dude a queen??? you can fit at least 90 people on that thing!

at LEAST!

no room left MM. at least not for less than 500 for the two days !!

Dang, yeah, good luck finding a place.

Anyone else want to share a room 30 min away? I found a travel-lodge in Bedford (1 Queen = $59/night, 2 doubles = $69/night). I will be willing to share to keep costs quite low, otherwise I will book the 1 Queen room. I plan to book in the next couple of days, so if you are interested please PM me.

I'd share a room joey, but since I don't plan on renting a car, I'd rather get something within walking distance. I am guessing you'd not be interested in that since you're bringing a car and parking will be hard for you right?

Does everyone else already have a place to stay? no one is interested in sharing a hotel room within walking distance?

Why not ride in each day with Joey? Or do you plan on partying every night? <grin>

You can ride in with me. I will either have my 8-passenger van or a car that I rent from Ottawa to drive in. The only issue will be meeting up Friday evening and that I plan to go to the 8:00 AM mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation (near the playing site) on Sunday morning. I don't think parking will be that hard to find on a weekend. (I may have to pay for it though) Most of the downtown hotels you have to pay extra for parking anyway, so I might as well drive in.

I actually found even a slightly less expensive hotel. A motel6 right off I-90. (Although you have to pay extra for WI-FI here)

http://boston.centralparking.com/Boston-Kendall-Square-Parking.html

i have a ferrari if anyone wants to take a spin

I'm buying a Honda CR-Z sometime in the next few weeks. But I won't be in Boston so you'll have to come to Greater Cinci for a spin in it.

oh yeah and i'll be sailing my yacht up there so we can play on that instead of wherever we're going

I have a 1994 Mercury Sable. Much more awesome than a Ferrari. But if you want a ride, I'll have to take the carseat out. There may even be a snack or two hiding under it, so you can eat while you marvel.

lmao.

@SD - I didn't know any of them were still on the road. You have a classic there, my friend.

But seriously, if you know what the CR-Z is, you know it is just a sporty looking 2-seat hybrid. Sure, it has a whopping 122 HP (108 in the engine and 14 in the electric motor) and is small, lightweight, and handles really well, but I'm buying it for the almost 40 MPG it gets on the highway. It'll cut my daily commute costs in half.

@SD

'04 Mercury Sable SW. Living the dream!

that conversation completely veered off tack.

back tot he accommodations question... is everyone who is going already set-up with a place? I expected more procrastinators from the group, but I guess I was wrong.

@Babak

Keep in mind that we still have half a board to fill up.

Any new comers or are we still at 16?

bumping

bump =(

i can't find a roommate =(

I guess I'll have to spend an extra 100-150 bucks...

@Babak

You should just get a cot and crash with someone. Would be cheaper for everyone.

@Babak - you can crash at my house, but I'm afraid the 1000 mile drive might be a bit much. <grin>