Having to play this one on a week to week basis... where are some good places to stay?
I know some are already booked up.... any help would be appreciated.
At the campground!!! he he he ;) ;D
I used to stay at the Super 8 in Navasota. Clean and not too far from TRF.
Ye Olde Best Western in The Woodlands. (That *IS* my version of camping... :) )
There is a brand new Hampton Inn and a new La Quinta in Tomball which is south of TRF.
Think there will be room at these inns on the second or third weekends, or should I see about reservations?
It's always a good idea to secure reservations, no matter where you're going! You might even be able to get some sort of Faire discount if you ask...
Problem is... the ones I looked at require a 30 day cancellation for Renaissance time. I'm just going to have to play it by ear and see what happens.... if a week comes open that i can make it..and there's a room somewhere...I'll be there.
There are select hotels by The Woodlands/Shenadoah that are doing a special for TRF. They are going to be shuttling back and forth this year.
It is about an hour away but if you dont have to drive or deal with parking might be worth it.
Here is a link to their site, but I do not know if all the hotels are participating or just a few.
http://www.shenandoahtx.com/index.aspx?NID=86
I hated staying at the Woodlands. Too far from faire for me. Lots of traffic too- and that was 4 years ago or more.
Traffic will be a problem especially now that 1488 is under contruction - The Woodlands is not the best place to stay...too far away from faire to begin with. Stay in Magnolia or Tomball. There are 3 hotels in Magnolia now. But if you must - an hour away are hotels in Conroe, The Woodlands, Navasota and Waller/290 area I believe.
My group (which may end up just being myself and husband) will be staying at the Comfort Suites in Tomball for closing weekend... Alas, we cannot tell you if it's worth it or not (we've never stayed there), but it received 8.8/10 by 12 reviewers on Priceline.. and price was not too, uh, price-y ($69/night + tax).
30 day cancellation? I've never seen anything more than a 24 hour one....that's shocking, Merlin.
Quote from: Lady Kett on September 20, 2010, 08:24:41 PM
30 day cancellation? I've never seen anything more than a 24 hour one....that's shocking, Merlin.
Thats probably the hotels in magnolia. They have never been faire friendly. Their prices double (or more) during Oct and Nov.
Confirming that is an easy drive from Tomball. The traffic is usually not too bad. Should take about 25 - 35 minutes. It takes us about 45 minutes and Tomball is 15 minutes away.
That hotel is new too - so shouldn't be too bad.
I could tell all of you coming from Tomball the secret back way...avoid Magnoila all together. But I don't know..... ::) :o
Quote from: MacKee on September 20, 2010, 02:17:48 PM
Traffic will be a problem especially now that 1488 is under contruction - The Woodlands is not the best place to stay...too far away from faire to begin with. Stay in Magnolia or Tomball. There are 3 hotels in Magnolia now. But if you must - an hour away are hotels in Conroe, The Woodlands, Navasota and Waller/290 area I believe.
There are also some newish hotels in Montgomery too. Only about 30 minutes away and right across from the lake.
I love that we live in Montgomery now. ;D
Quote from: Fenster on September 22, 2010, 04:22:16 PM
Quote from: MacKee on September 20, 2010, 02:17:48 PM
Traffic will be a problem especially now that 1488 is under contruction - The Woodlands is not the best place to stay...too far away from faire to begin with. Stay in Magnolia or Tomball. There are 3 hotels in Magnolia now. But if you must - an hour away are hotels in Conroe, The Woodlands, Navasota and Waller/290 area I believe.
There are also some newish hotels in Montgomery too. Only about 30 minutes away and right across from the lake.
I love that we live in Montgomery now. ;D
HA! You are correct sir....I forgot about Montgomery. :)
We will be the back with the rest of the workers like always. It is just better for the baby.
Living in Tomball (or 3 blocks from the limit anyway), the drive is only that fast if you make it for gate opening.
If you plan on arriving later, the drive can take quite a while. Still a lot faster than coming from the Woodlands, and faster than I ever managed from Conroe, but I've had it take an hour plus (and longer getting back at close).
Just south of Tomball (within 5/10 miles and minutes in drive) are several more hotel options along the 249 corridor (try not to go south of Louetta to avoid standard city traffic)
Doing research.... we are currently looking at the lake Conroe/ Montgomery Super 8. Did any of you stay there last year for faire?
We are just looking for a nice CLEAN place to sleep, that is NOT camping, and won't cost us more than our angelforge items , to stay there.
The In-Laws in Magnolia 8)
We usually stay in the Woodlands, at the Best Western because we have the rewards card. Because of the traffic troubles this year, this might be something my husband and I will have to re-think. Since we will be camping once this year, that's covered for now.
We now stay with our daughter in Houston; but in the past we several times stayed at the Best Western in Tomball on medical complex dr. Close access to stores and food choices. And close enough that the traffic is less of an issue. Especially if you're early birds like we are.
The one time we stayed in Montgomery was not wonderful. I would not recommend it.
There are two new hotels in Tomball with easy access to Highway 249 that gets you to faire:
La Quinta
Hampton Inn
There is also a new La Quinta in Magnolia, closer to The Woodlands/I-45. This is on FM1488.
The hotels (in both areas) are located near chain restaurants, grocery stores, big box stores, etc.
If, If If we go this year we need a hotel room due to the fuzzlet. Last year it was down to 35 degrees that weekend, and she is NOT going to be in a tent all night with that. Knowing we have an actual room to go back to would be a great relife.
Our big thing is we want to be close enough to the campground to be with our friends that morning, and then having dinner with them. Then head back to a clean place sleep that has AC/Heating, and won't cost more than $75 a night to stay there. The whole hour to get from camp to the hotel is something we would like to avoid.
We live in the west Woodlands, so we're already pretty close. Unfortunately, I am likely going to miss faire entirely this year for the same reasons as last year *headdesk*
WHAT?? I thought you took you name off the list and went "inactive" for a year...
>:(
Are you saying you will be out of the country, Breandan? Because if it's the other reason, then we will find a way to get you all there...
Fraser- different firm approached me for a position and an offer I couldn't refuse. PM inbound.
Rani- first option. Not guaranteed yet, but 80% likely
NOOOOO!!!
I'll cry... I will. Just so you know... :'(
For the last several years, I have stayed at the Super 8 in Spring, TX on Friday night.
It is easy to get in and out of, and normally pretty quiet.
Rooms are pretty standard, decently clean, and I have never not been able to get a room just showing up, even @ 11pm.
I generally ask for 2 beds so I can use the 2nd to lay out my garb, and I can almost always get that.
There are plenty of grocery, liquor, and other stores nearby, as well as a nice pub next door.
That way I can walk over, have a couple of drinks and some food, then walk back to the room and crash before getting up for Faire Saturday.
Normally runs 60 bucks.
Only real downsides:
No elevator, so there might be some stair climbing with multiple suitcases involved.
Also, just a bit farther than The Woodlands, but it's almost all highway.
Of course, Saturday night is "camping" on site.
Not sure how the construction will impact that plan.
I'll have to see how things go opening weekend and possibly make adjustments.
Oh, but Friday night camping is awesome!!! There's more time to wander around and see everyone, and meet lots of new people... and the Loki is flowing freely! :D
I might give Friday night a go a few times this year if the weather is agreeable.
Maybe do some reverse ToT on AHE weekend...
It really depends on my work schedule, since I have to drive down from Southlake, TX on Friday nights after I get done.
If they give me some time off I can get down there during daylight and get situated.
Also, hopefully by then I'll have met some of you fine folks and won't just stumble around like a total noob.
Liquor is a great social tool, but liquor + introductions is better.
Or you could ask them to come by the masque shop so that you could imprint their faces. It's not like they aren't right there at the Pub. That way when you are stumbling around the camps, you'll have some ideas as to who to look for.
Hey... I have to drive 500 miles!!! :P