need lodging help in fort collins

[xinkid]

hello RMMOC, I got here from the MR2oc board. I just registered with the same board name here. For a quick introduction, I live close to Austin, TX and I drive a red 91 turbo.

I'm coming to fort collins/estes park area end of July to beginning of August for some workshops. After looking at the motel rates on the net, I must say I'm unpleasantly surprised by how expensive they are. even Motel 6 is 65/night. I'm wondering if any of you local guys can recommend a cheap and clean place in fort collins/loveland area that my wife and I can stay for about a weeks time?
TIA
Peter

[xinkid]

I just found this Lamplighter Motel (http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=1809+N+College+Ave&csz=fort+collins%2C+co&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=) that gave me a good weekly rate.
Is it in a okay neighborhood for those of you that are familiar with the area?

[SuperWhiteGT4]

I've never seen that motel in person, but judging by the map you'll be okay.
Fort Collins is a very bordered town- there's a street on the N, E, S, and W where the town just ends. This motel is a little north of what I would consider "town", but you'll be okay anyways. Fort Collins isn't big at all. It's in a fine part of town.

Quite honestly, anywhere you stay should be okay, as long as you're near the city. The only downside is traffic on College (287), Horsetooth, and Drake. It seemingly comes from nowhere at all times of the day.

[Sphore]

Welll.....first off where exactly are you heading? I woudln't normally group FoCo and Estes together like that. So lets get that defined before offering suggestions....

[oldster]

Originally posted by Zero1
Welll.....first off where exactly are you heading? I woudln't normally group FoCo and Estes together like that. So lets get that defined before offering suggestions....

I believe he said Fort Collins/Loveland???

[xinkid]

Originally posted by Zero1
Welll.....first off where exactly are you heading? I woudln't normally group FoCo and Estes together like that. So lets get that defined before offering suggestions....

sorry for the confusion. We're going to stay in Ft. Collins. the reason I mentioned Estes Park is that one of the workshops is going to be there but I can drive there for one day just fine.

[SuperWhiteGT4]

Originally posted by xinkid

I'm coming to fort collins/estes park area end of July

clean place in fort collins/loveland area that



He said both :)

[SuperWhiteGT4]

Originally posted by xinkid
sorry for the confusion. We're going to stay in Ft. Collins. the reason I mentioned Estes Park is that one of the workshops is going to be there but I can drive there for one day just fine.
It's less than a half hour, and a fun road from Fort Collins. If you need me to, I can provide directions.

[xinkid]

Originally posted by SuperWhiteGT4
It's less than a half hour, and a fun road from Fort Collins. If you need me to, I can provide directions.

cool! I'll be airing up the tires in my rental beater ;) please give me directions because yahoo maps doesn't know that one that takes only half hour.

[Sphore]

Time is relative to speed. If you're not driving balls out it'll take a bit over an hour.

[phoenixr2]

Welcome to our board xinkid! I hope you enjoy your stay in colorado, its just a shame you wont be driving your mr2 through our mountain roads as they are a blast. Thanks guys for helping him out as I am not familiar with any part of the north.:thumbu:

[xinkid]

thanks guys for the warm welcome and help. We've decided on a motel to stay in. :)