Kew west for 2008
 

OK, after seeing all these awesome shots from this years event i want to plan early for it next year.
What are some good places to stay at without spending major $$ and with out staying next to something we do not want to be :)

We stay at the Westin. With tax it ends up being about $525 a night.
I feel it is worth it because it is in the middle of everything. Best view for the races, walking distance to Duval and the Poker Run Marina, and about a 10 minute walk to the pits. There are cheaper places but you can't beat the location and convenience.
Great time again this year. Going back in 08!!!!:cool-smiley-026:

Hes right about the Westin. Stayed there myself. Nothing fancy but a decent clean room close to it all. Very pricey for what the room is but the location is worth it.

CasaMaria Resort

The Westin is very nice $2200 4days. We checked out monday and walked to The Pier House and reserved a room with a corner balcony for next year. The Pier House address is #1 Duval Street, need I say more.

Depends on what you want and if you are bringing a boat.I stayed about 15 miles out of Key West at sugar loaf inn $105.00 a night and they have a ramp and a marina.Next year I will stay in Key west so I can get trashed and walk home.

thanks, but $525 a night is beyond my range.
Last time i stayed in KW was 1997 and paid $125 a night.
I cannot fathom that the cost has more then doubled from then.
Southernmost Inn i believe is where I stayed,
Not bringing the boat, not worth the trip from MN unless I can sleep on the boat :)

We stayed @ the Key Lime this year. For $200 a night it wasn't bad. We stayed at the El Rancho last year. It was El cheap, but it was a place to lay my head & wash my dirty ass, so it worked fine. Water pressure in the shower was less than I could pee & while sitting on my throne, I could touch all 4 walls, including the one in the shower.
Just a thought....I'm bringing my boat.:D

I guess you did find your way to the eastern end of Duval Street.:ernaehrung004:

There were some in my group that went to Aqua. I chose to go home & throw up.
What I didn't understand was you dropping your wallet every 5 foot, bending over & taking a reeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaalllllllllllyyy long time to pick it up?