Saratoga Lodging
 

Looking into making a trip to the Spa this summer and was trying to determine where to stay... Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Good luck finding anything now, everything is booked. I am hoping to get there the first weekend in August, but it really depends on how Vegas goes the week before. I would recommend looking 15-20 miles out and driving in.

looks like the Hilton and Embassy Suites both have rooms, pricey ($450+ per night) but available. Just so happens that my anniversary is Travers weekend, so not exactly the best weekend to look for rooms...

yeah, it is no joke there, at a minimum you are looking at $250-$300...

yep... just like L-ville around Derby-time.

I stay at the courtyard marriott....but its expensive, 500 per night I think.

BALLA!!

I never stayed there but have heard that it is nice...it's about 40 minutes north of the Track so the rates may be more reasonable....you will need to call for rates but it looks like they have rooms available...

http://www.lamplightinn.com/

I stay for free.

I stay at The birches on RT.9 in Wilton. This year its 142 a night. Its less than 10 mins. to the track. Nothin fancy but its clean and run by very nice people. Its worth a call.

BALLA!!

Keep an eye on the Vacation Rentals section of Albany Craigslist.

We are renting a house for a week from a lead I got on there. Worked out way cheaper than hotel.

I live 1hr. 20 min from the track and I will rent you my house for only 18,000.00 for the meet.:cool:

I guess I should have explained that my father travels constantly for work and he lets me use his accumulated rewards points during the meet.

And I thought it was due to your INCREDIBLE biography.:rolleyes:

:D :D

There are numerous hotels in Colonie ( Albany) which is about 30 miles south of Saratoga

Albany - Glens Falls area is your best bet. Book Now !

I also got a rediculously cheap price at the Crowne Plaza in Albany a couple years back. Think it was like $89 a night. Nice place, bars and resteraunts to walk to.

With these prices I might as well sleep on the side of the road.

-Sparky

That's strong.

Check the Johnstown, Gloversville and Amsterdam area too... 45 mins. from the track.

A lot of nice places to stay between Herkimer and Fort Plain.....:rolleyes: .....real country livin!

I'm sure paisjpg would let you crash on the plush carpet of that well heeled establishment :D :D :D

As far as availability, not that it's a secret or anything, but there is a brand new Hampton Inn going up right across the street from The Parting Glass (Lake Street).

On the good deal side, there is a Best Western on South Broadway, just outside of "downtown". It's somewhat new. Check it out. I've had a few friends get some good deals there.

Eric

i think the dt bed and breakfast is closed this season....:eek:

I would apply, but I doubt I could handle hearing you and Morty all night.

Try Steve's B. Backyard .. Im not sure of the rates for One tent ? But you do get a coupon for a free meal @ the bbq !!!

I don't recommend the floor of the albany airport...not very comfy:o

complete with banjo music in the distance?:rolleyes:

we stayed at the Wingate by albany airport last year. easy to get to, easy off and on the interstate. 15-20 min. straight shot to saratoga.

I can do better than this....I live a 10 min walk from the track and you can camp out on my front lawn for only 9,000.00 for the meet. :D

more like distorted amps blare heavy metal music :D

That is my favorite weekend of the entire meet. If you're still around on Monday, try to get to the Hall of Fame induction. I'm not sure if yearling sales are your thing, but that is the weekend of F-T SAR too.

I concur. :D

^^^made the floor much more comfortable for me:eek:

Hall of Fame no, but the yearling thing I might check out this year. All depends on how the next couple months go because I doubt I am going to be allowed to take all this time off work, so if I don't have a job, I AM THERE.

For me the Community Court Motel is the best place and best value. Right next to the Holiday Inn at half the cost. Great location, clean motel, and a great deal. For me being able to park the car and walk to the track as well as downtown makes the trip so much better. Google them as they are on the web..talk to the owner, they always save a few rooms. Should be around $185 a night

Spyder from SC

Has great "pillows" for comfort:p