Hotel assignment for MVC Tournament in St. Louis

[Da Coach]

The hotel assignments for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament March 3-6, 2011 in St. Louis are below. Bradley's team hotel is again the Renaissance Grand Hotel and Suites, 800 Washington St., St. Louis 63101.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-hotel/

Unlike last year when there was a large convention booked into the hotel the same weekend as the MVC Tournament, this year there appear to be plenty of available rooms-

Bradley- Renaissance Grand Hotel and Suites- www.renaissancestlouisgrand.com- 314-621-9600/800-397-1282
Creighton- Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch- www.stlouisarch.hyatt.com 314-655-1234/888-421-1442
Drake- Omni Majestic- www.omnihotels.com 314-436-2355/800-843-6664
Evansville- Crowne Plaza St. Louis Downtown- www.crowneplaza.comstlouisdt 314-621-8200/800-925-1395
Illinois State- Millennium Hotel St. Louis- www.millenniumhotels.com 314241-9500/800-325-7353
Indiana State- Hilton St. Louis Downtown- stlouisdowntown.hilton.com 314-436-0002/800-445-8667
Missouri State- St. Louis Union Station Marriott- www.unionstationmarriott.com 314-621-5262/800-410-9914
Northern Iowa- HoteLumiere- www.lumiereplace.com 314-881-7880/877-450-7711
So. Illinois- Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark www.hiltonstlouis.com 314-421-1776/877-845-7354
Wichita State- Westin St. Louis- www.westin.com/stlouis 314-621-2000/800-937-8461

There is also an option called the Supplemental Fan Room Block from the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission. Starting on Monday, January 3, 2011 fans can call 1-800-916-8937 and ask for the 2011 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Supplemental Fan Block for rooms at reasonable rates at hotels other than the participating team hotels.

[BradleyBrave]

I like the Renaissance, but wish it was a bit more closer to the key attractions like the Hilton. Stayed at the Hilton last year and loved the proximity to the pre-game party (J. Bucks) and to the arena. The place was also quite empty since the Salukis made an early exit.

[DUBrave5]

I like the Renaissance, but wish it was a bit more closer to the key attractions like the Hilton. Stayed at the Hilton last year and loved the proximity to the pre-game party (J. Bucks) and to the arena. The place was also quite empty since the Salukis made an early exit.

That's where I stayed also and it was nice after the Saluki fans left...

[thefish7]

My little crew has been staying in the renaissance for the last couple of years but are interested in potentially finding a place closer to venue. I recently stayed in the (Marriott?) hotel attached to the union station. It was nice, but I don't think it has breakfast, and we've been spoiled by the Renaissance breakfast for sure.

[amckillip]

I regularly get the Millenium for dirt cheap. Usually <$80 a night through priceline. A bit of a walk, but for that price I'll take it.

[BradleyBrave]

My little crew has been staying in the renaissance for the last couple of years but are interested in potentially finding a place closer to venue. I recently stayed in the (Marriott?) hotel attached to the union station. It was nice, but I don't think it has breakfast, and we've been spoiled by the Renaissance breakfast for sure.

I've stayed at the Drury Plaza and Hilton. I liked both. Not sure either has breakfast, although the Hilton has a Starbucks in it (as I believe the Renaissance does as well).

I'd be willing to foresake proximity to the pre-game party and arena if the Lumiere became the team hotel...

[amckillip]

I've stayed at the Drury Plaza and Hilton. I liked both. Not sure either has breakfast, although the Hilton has a Starbucks in it (as I believe the Renaissance does as well).

I'd be willing to foresake proximity to the pre-game party and arena if the Lumiere became the team hotel...

Haha, good call, gambling and close to the Landing...

The Drury Plaza is a hotel I regularly stay at, and I really enjoy the service and quality. They have a breakfast, and drinks in the evening. It's really a nice set-up.

[JMM28]

Illinois State- Millennium Hotel St. Louis- www.millenniumhotels.com 314241-9500/800-325-7353.

A second rate hotel for a second rate program. Appropriate.


The Westin is incredibly nice. It is a bit pricier, but you can occasionally find a deal on Orbitz or similar.

[thefish7]

Haha, good call, gambling and close to the Landing...

The Drury Plaza is a hotel I regularly stay at, and I really enjoy the service and quality. They have a breakfast, and drinks in the evening. It's really a nice set-up.

Also, the two times I've stayed in a Drury (never in StL) it was a very nice hotel for the price. The Drury's just up the street from the Union Station isn't it?

[RedSeaElite1]

Thankfully I have a close friend that lives like 15min from the staduim so we stay with her and her family. Which is awesome on a very limited college student budget.

[BradleyBrave]

Also, the two times I've stayed in a Drury (never in StL) it was a very nice hotel for the price. The Drury's just up the street from the Union Station isn't it?

There's a Drury and a Drury Plaza. The Drury Plaza is newer, is closer to the river near the Hilton.

I've also stayed at the Hyatt (formerly the Adam's Mark). Very nice hotel as well, although I'll stand by my statement of wanting to be closer to the arena unless I can step out of my room and be at a blackjack table or a pub...

[DUBrave5]

Thankfully I have a close friend that lives like 15min from the staduim so we stay with her and her family. Which is awesome on a very limited college student budget.

I did that the first year I went to the tourney but since then I have stayed downtown. Use the various travel sites and you can usually find a place pretty cheap, that is what we did with the Hilton last year and then got a room with a great view of the ballpark. Trust me, even if you are not of-age yet, it is still a ton of fun.

[amckillip]

Also, the two times I've stayed in a Drury (never in StL) it was a very nice hotel for the price. The Drury's just up the street from the Union Station isn't it?

There are two actually. The Drury Inn is a stones throw away from Union Station and The Drury Plaza overlooks the arch. Both are nice and similar cost, but I prefer the Plaza.

[shaunguth]

There are two actually. The Drury Inn is a stones throw away from Union Station and The Drury Plaza overlooks the arch. Both are nice and similar cost, but I prefer the Plaza.

I've stayed at the Plaza a couple times and you're right...it's a very nice hotel for the price, especially with the breakfast and evening drinks/snacks.

[BradleyBrave]

I've stayed at the Plaza a couple times and you're right...it's a very nice hotel for the price, especially with the breakfast and evening drinks/snacks.

Agreed. It's been a while so I don't remember the breakfast, but the hotel was new and nice when I stayed there. I believe the Bears stayed there when I did. I recall having a conversation with Ben Kandlebinder in the elevator and telling him that I was going to send some 'entertainment' to his room if they met the Braves that year...