droid_six_four wrote:
I originally booked a room at the Hilton Garden Inn this year because the Marriott Waterway was completely booked. However, I was able to grab a room at the Marriott once they released the cancellations (about a month before the race) for almost half what it was going to cost at the Hilton Garden Inn. Might be something to keep in mind if you decide to book at one of the other hotels. Someone will usually post a PSA on Slowtwitch when the cancellations are released.
Although the majority of other hotels are not that far away, it is quite nice to stay at a hotel that is - quite literally - a stone's throw away from the finish line. Additionally, there are a plethora of food options within easy walking distance.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! Which hotels exactly are within walking distance from the finish? Maybe that is obvious, as in those that are listed on the Ironman website?
And good to know there is plenty of parking, relatively easy to get around.