Where to stay for IM Fl?

The Boardwalk Beach Reort if the host hotel, but don't expect luxury. Super convenient, though.

The Boardwalk Beach Resort is, in my opinion, unfit for human habitation.  It was the nastiest hotel I've seen in a very long time.  I had reservations to stay there for Gulf Coast and promptly checked out upon seeing the rooms.  They do have a brand new condo tower next door which is much nicer (and pricier).

We stayed at the Edgewater Beach Resort this weekend, about 1.5 miles from the race site and is located on the Bike route.

I stayed there this year for Gulf  Coast and really didn't think it was bad.

I'm usually not too picky when it comes to hotels, but I think in this situation (doing an IM) I wouldn't mind paying more to be more comfotable.  I'm going ot do some research and see what I can find.  Karl- did you like staying at the Edgewater Beach Resort???

I'm going to stay here. I just called them and the lady is going to call me back.  If anyone is interested, here's the number:

(850)-233-9369

JIm- I'm not going to be mad.  They have 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, a kiddie pool, place to grill out, right ont he water....I'm going to be in heaven.  It's along the run course, and she said you can see the siwmmers in the water.  Of course not close up, but still... And they have a Fed Ex service arranged for bike shipping to the condo.

Here's the link:

http://panamacitybeachguide.net/Accomodation/condomorepage3.asp?ID=304

Edited by runnergirl29 2005-11-08 10:13 AM

Jim- listen to Ken.  He knows his stuff- he's an IM!

YOu must have gotten smarter after wearing your new helmet!

Maine - 2005-11-08 3:57 PM Ok...I got it figured out, there is a Walmart down the street. I'm going to drive my RV down and stay in their parking lot for FREE! Nothing like tailgating Plus the beach is only a block away!! I wonder if I need reservations...? Chris

Now that's smart!  Why didn't I think of that?  Oh yeah- because I don't have an RV!

Now I will say that I did not do the race but I was there this year as a spectator.  We stayed at Edgewater in the towers.  It was nice but it was just too far from the race site for us.  I had a friend who was racing and she also stayed at Edgewater and she also felt that it was too far. 

We drove to Wal-Mart for the shuttle service into the race area--Front Beach drive is blocked on race morning--the shuttle was to start at 4:30 and at 5:05 we just started walking.  My friend said that it really stressed her that morning.  None of that would have happened if we were closer.

I have heard that the Boardwalk Motel is a serious dump!  However, next year we plan to stay at the Boardwalk Condos.  Being right there would be really great.  That being said, there were several high rise condos also very close.