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BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:58 am
by Bobcat Jim
We plan on going to the BSC Tournament in Boise. Does anyone know what hotel the teams will be staying in? TIA
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:23 pm
by wbtfg
Bobcat Jim wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:58 am
We plan on going to the BSC Tournament in Boise. Does anyone know what hotel the teams will be staying in? TIA
There's a hotel basically attached to the arena....The Grove, I think.
Last year I found a last minute good deal at Hotel 43, which is a decent spot only a block or so away.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:07 pm
by BobcatDel
We stayed at Home2Suites about a block and half away. Easy walking distance to BB venue and Bobcat tailgate spot. But boy they have jacked up the rates this year compared to last from what I saw.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:39 am
by Bobcat4Ever
BobcatDel wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:07 pm
We stayed at Home2Suites about a block and half away. Easy walking distance to BB venue and Bobcat tailgate spot. But boy they have jacked up the rates this year compared to last from what I saw.
Probably not just them. We took a long road trip to a wedding at the end of June this year, and the prices were pretty shocking. A shortage of rooms was not the issue — I easily booked into decent places (like newer Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield by Marriott, Comfort Inn & Suites) along major routes like I-15, I-80 and I-94 and when we arrived they were never really busy. Of course when rates go up, the taxes multiply also. I was buying two rooms and a total of around $350 was absolutely low end, with $500 in play a few times. I think the highest I paid was at the Sleep Inn in Miles City for two nights. So I would expect high rates everywhere, and special events over the moon.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:11 am
by Cat Grad
Bobcat4Ever wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:39 am
BobcatDel wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:07 pm
We stayed at Home2Suites about a block and half away. Easy walking distance to BB venue and Bobcat tailgate spot. But boy they have jacked up the rates this year compared to last from what I saw.
Probably not just them. We took a long road trip to a wedding at the end of June this year, and the prices were pretty shocking. A shortage of rooms was not the issue — I easily booked into decent places (like newer Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield by Marriott, Comfort Inn & Suites) along major routes like I-15, I-80 and I-94 and when we arrived they were never really busy. Of course when rates go up, the taxes multiply also. I was buying two rooms and a total of around $350 was absolutely low end, with $500 in play a few times. I think the highest I paid was at the Sleep Inn in Miles City for two nights. So I would expect high rates everywhere, and special events over the moon.
I don't understand the reason motels are so high out there. We stayed in a LaQuinta on the way to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl in Arkansas for $79.00 plus tax and the three nights in New Orleans for $82.00 plus tax. Again, it was a LaQuinta. We've made reservations in Destin for a week in February and it's again $82.00 plus tax at a Wyndham Resort. Of course I get the Veteran's Discount so maybe that explains a bit? All I know for certain is lodging is really high in the Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Idaho for some reason. Do you belong to Wyndham Rewards? I try to avoid the Mariott Chain anymore.
Now I do have a problem with the R.V. Parks in the Ozarks for the fishing right now plus the boat launch fee is a bit much in my opinion. Especially compared to Flaming Gorge or Big Horn Lake.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:48 am
by bobcatfan15
We ended up going the airbnb route. Ended up being about 80$/night. Which is a steal.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:30 am
by BobcatDel
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:48 am
We ended up going the airbnb route. Ended up being about 80$/night. Which is a steal.
We may have to go back to the BnB or VRBO also at these prices. And other friends have done what you did with the VRBO route and it worked great.
We stayed out of Downtown in years past….. but found we enjoyed staying downtown and within walking distance to everything so last couple years did tHe H2Suites venue I mentioned earlier. It was just so nice to be able to walk over, then go back to hotel for a break (nap for us old folks) between sessions, then head back to evening sessions. I buy an all sessions pass because I like to go to other games besides just the Bobcat games so it sure was convenient. Don’t know what we will do this year…..it’s only money I guess.
Maybe you can comment on parking downtown if you stay out a ways. Basement parking at the BB venue was not pleasant when we went. I’ve heard others say they just parked at the White Dog brewery where the Bobcat tailgate is. Fairly cheap to park all day there and only 3 to 4 block walk over to arena. What did you do that worked best?
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:58 pm
by bobcatfan15
BobcatDel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:30 am
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:48 am
We ended up going the airbnb route. Ended up being about 80$/night. Which is a steal.
We may have to go back to the BnB or VRBO also at these prices. And other friends have done what you did with the VRBO route and it worked great.
We stayed out of Downtown in years past….. but found we enjoyed staying downtown and within walking distance to everything so last couple years did tHe H2Suites venue I mentioned earlier. It was just so nice to be able to walk over, then go back to hotel for a break (nap for us old folks) between sessions, then head back to evening sessions. I buy an all sessions pass because I like to go to other games besides just the Bobcat games so it sure was convenient. Don’t know what we will do this year…..it’s only money I guess.
Maybe you can comment on parking downtown if you stay out a ways. Basement parking at the BB venue was not pleasant when we went. I’ve heard others say they just parked at the White Dog brewery where the Bobcat tailgate is. Fairly cheap to park all day there and only 3 to 4 block walk over to arena. What did you do that worked best?
This is our first year going to the tourney, so I will keep you posted. It is nice to be close to the event. We have two very young children so I like being able to have a separate room for them to sleep
. BNB provides that for us…
My cousin went last year and said single ticket purchase might be the route to go. I am tempted to get an all session pass though as well!
Anyone else have insight on this???
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:02 pm
by BelgradeBobcat
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:58 pm
BobcatDel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:30 am
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:48 am
We ended up going the airbnb route. Ended up being about 80$/night. Which is a steal.
We may have to go back to the BnB or VRBO also at these prices. And other friends have done what you did with the VRBO route and it worked great.
We stayed out of Downtown in years past….. but found we enjoyed staying downtown and within walking distance to everything so last couple years did tHe H2Suites venue I mentioned earlier. It was just so nice to be able to walk over, then go back to hotel for a break (nap for us old folks) between sessions, then head back to evening sessions. I buy an all sessions pass because I like to go to other games besides just the Bobcat games so it sure was convenient. Don’t know what we will do this year…..it’s only money I guess.
Maybe you can comment on parking downtown if you stay out a ways. Basement parking at the BB venue was not pleasant when we went. I’ve heard others say they just parked at the White Dog brewery where the Bobcat tailgate is. Fairly cheap to park all day there and only 3 to 4 block walk over to arena. What did you do that worked best?
This is our first year going to the tourney, so I will keep you posted. It is nice to be close to the event. We have two very young children so I like being able to have a separate room for them to sleep
. BNB provides that for us…
My cousin went last year and said single ticket purchase might be the route to go. I am tempted to get an all session pass though as well!
Anyone else have insight on this???
If you have the room, bring their bikes along. Lots of great riding on their river trail system that's right next to downtown, and Boise has some nice weather in March usually. We did the Airbnb thing and I rode my bike to the games-very easy and saved on parking-which as mentioned isn't that big of a deal. I'm just religiously opposed to paying for parking (I'm cheap). Also got the all session pass, but I'm just happy as a clam watching Idaho State play Northern Colorado on a weekday morning game all by myself.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:10 pm
by MSU01
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:58 pm
This is our first year going to the tourney, so I will keep you posted. It is nice to be close to the event. We have two very young children so I like being able to have a separate room for them to sleep
. BNB provides that for us…
My cousin went last year and said single ticket purchase might be the route to go. I am tempted to get an all session pass though as well!
Anyone else have insight on this???
In terms of buying tickets, it really comes down to how many games you plan to attend. Buying single-session tickets is going to be less expensive overall if you only want to see the MSU games, but the all-session pass is better if you plan to attend even when MSU isn't playing.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:39 pm
by bobcatfan15
MSU01 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:10 pm
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:58 pm
This is our first year going to the tourney, so I will keep you posted. It is nice to be close to the event. We have two very young children so I like being able to have a separate room for them to sleep
. BNB provides that for us…
My cousin went last year and said single ticket purchase might be the route to go. I am tempted to get an all session pass though as well!
Anyone else have insight on this???
In terms of buying tickets, it really comes down to how many games you plan to attend. Buying single-session tickets is going to be less expensive overall if you only want to see the MSU games, but the all-session pass is better if you plan to attend even when MSU isn't playing.
Thank you! I do enjoy watching potential matchups as well. I am thinking we might do the all session pass as well. Just on the fence I guess. My almost 3 year old might not tolerate watching that much basketball.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:34 am
by CelticCat
BobcatDel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:30 am
bobcatfan15 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:48 am
We ended up going the airbnb route. Ended up being about 80$/night. Which is a steal.
We may have to go back to the BnB or VRBO also at these prices. And other friends have done what you did with the VRBO route and it worked great.
We stayed out of Downtown in years past….. but found we enjoyed staying downtown and within walking distance to everything so last couple years did tHe H2Suites venue I mentioned earlier. It was just so nice to be able to walk over, then go back to hotel for a break (nap for us old folks) between sessions, then head back to evening sessions. I buy an all sessions pass because I like to go to other games besides just the Bobcat games so it sure was convenient. Don’t know what we will do this year…..it’s only money I guess.
Maybe you can comment on parking downtown if you stay out a ways. Basement parking at the BB venue was not pleasant when we went. I’ve heard others say they just parked at the White Dog brewery where the Bobcat tailgate is. Fairly cheap to park all day there and only 3 to 4 block walk over to arena. What did you do that worked best?
Watch those additional Air BNB fees (mainly cleaning), the rate looks good until the cleaning fee is literally double the rate.
Re: BSC Basketball Tourney
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:27 pm
by bobcatfan15
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Watch those additional Air BNB fees (mainly cleaning), the rate looks good until the cleaning fee is literally double the rate.
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Yep! This equaled about 80$/night with all of the fees included!
. BNB provides that for us…