Rooms Are Tentavily Booked! Thanks to all who responded.

[WEIRDWOLF]

OK. We have tentavily booked 20 rooms for next years convention. As we get nearer to the date we will soldify how many we actually need and on what days. I did a massive search of the area this last weekend and this is our only option that isn't already booked! Those who responded will get first choice.

The hotel is:
Hampton Inn Massillon

44 First Street, S.W., Massillon, Ohio, USA 44647 Tel: +1-330-834-1144 Fax: +1-330-834-2960

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MSLOHHX

It is 10 miles from the Stearn Center. It is downtown and it sounds like there is a nice plaza within walking distance for food and entertainment. When I asked the reservationist to describe the area, she said that Massillion is a small FOOTBALL town (her quote). Sounds like a perfect description to me! It has standard Hampton imenities, breakfast and so forth but does not have a pool.

Anyone who doesn't want this as their hotel, should book elsewhere NOW! I am not kidding and no whining later!

I have secured 20 rooms from Aug. 5 to checking out on Aug 9. The rate is currently $114.00 and am working on securing a better rate from them. (I found other places about the same distance, but the rates were between $199 to $250)
5 King bed rooms
15 double bed rooms
1 small conference room that can hold 3-4 games setups and we will have it for the entire weekend for late night gathering and scrimmaging.

All rooms are non smokiing (we can adjust this as we move forward)

We will also have space at the Stearn Center for those that want to save their cash and don't mind the camp-in experience. That's where I will be staying!

It was critical to get these booked ahead of time even if we move elsewhere as everything is going to fill up fast once the HOF makes its announcements.

Keep your fingers crossed that the HOF actually chooses that weekend. They may go to the next weekend, but everyone I have talked to is speculating that it will be that weekend.