Hey, I noticed that all the "official" hotels for nationals this year are booked - at least for spectators. I know I shouldn't be surprised but I am a bit....I thought I had a bit more time. In years past, I've been able to purchase individual tickets and get a decent hotel and airfare in the same week if not day.
This year, I'm brining my mom - this should be fantastic.
All those years she drove me from rink to rink and sat and watched. She did so much, this is a great way for us to share in our beloved sport. Plus, we like to look at the costumes and at times, be a bit catty (but quiet, you never know who's sitting nearby 
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So, my problem is that my mom can't walk really far. Technically, she's disabled but can walk - just not far. And despite having lived in AK for over 30 years, she really prefers the warmer weather so I'm trying to minimize the cold exposure for her (aside from the rinks) We had hoped to stay in a hotel that was part of the bus route for nationals but it appears they are sold out. Any idea if they will open more rooms? If someone cancels, how can you find out and try and book their room? What other hotels are nearby? I've tried to google and search all this info and found some nearby hotels that will require cab rides and that's okay but I'd really like to know if they plan on opening more rooms in other hotels, naming another official hotel that will be on the bus line and how you can get a room in a otherwise booked hotel if someone cancels? What about the media or staff hotels? do they ever release rooms for spectators? My attempts at contacting the Org. Committee have been fruitless
Suggestions anyone?
This year, I'm brining my mom - this should be fantastic.
All those years she drove me from rink to rink and sat and watched. She did so much, this is a great way for us to share in our beloved sport. Plus, we like to look at the costumes and at times, be a bit catty (but quiet, you never know who's sitting nearby )So, my problem is that my mom can't walk really far. Technically, she's disabled but can walk - just not far. And despite having lived in AK for over 30 years, she really prefers the warmer weather so I'm trying to minimize the cold exposure for her (aside from the rinks) We had hoped to stay in a hotel that was part of the bus route for nationals but it appears they are sold out. Any idea if they will open more rooms? If someone cancels, how can you find out and try and book their room? What other hotels are nearby? I've tried to google and search all this info and found some nearby hotels that will require cab rides and that's okay but I'd really like to know if they plan on opening more rooms in other hotels, naming another official hotel that will be on the bus line and how you can get a room in a otherwise booked hotel if someone cancels? What about the media or staff hotels? do they ever release rooms for spectators? My attempts at contacting the Org. Committee have been fruitless
Suggestions anyone?
