I have some people coming from out of state and they want to come in July after the 4th but before Spirit Song. It will be sometime during the week, probably like the 7th through the 10th, with a full day at KI on the 8th or 9th, whatever day is going to be nicest.

I know most of you don't go to hotels around KI because you live there, and it has been about ten years since I stayed in one around KI. But I was just wondering if anybody can recommend any good places?

(Edit: Found out some other information from the KI Inn's website that I was originally curious about. That's the hotel that's pretty much on my radar right now.)

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...6&hl=hotels

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...1&hl=hotels

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...7&hl=hotels

That should help!

That does help a little bit, except for the fact that GWL is mentioned quite a bit, and that's kind of out of my, I mean their, price range. I was happy to hear about the 10% discount for AAA members though. Now I just have to figure out how to get that.

I don't know if you are looking for price, convenience or what, but we stay at the Day's Inn. It is an exit away and it is $44 a night with taxes. They have an outdoor pool (never used it) and do the whole bagels and the like for breakfast in the morning. We aren't there for the huge hotel, just a place that is clean and close to the park where we will be spending our time.

I'd go with Best Western or Microtel - both on Exit 25, real close to KI.

I have explored all options including the ones discussed and recommended here. I think I'll probably go with the Kings Island Inn still because I'm real comfortable with driving around that area and I know exactly where it is. It's pretty much the same prices as all of the others that I looked at. The main thing I was looking for was cheap (Under $60) but didn't find anything like that. But it will also be good because we can all take the shuttle to and from KI.

So, yeah, I mean I'm kinda asking for myself too even though it doesn't make much sense for me to be staying in a hotel but I'm going to for a few reasons. And I've never stayed at the KI Inn before, and haven't necessarily heard good things either, but still something to look forward to.

However, I will say this: If I have the money in time to make the reservation, I'm going to go with Great Wolf.