I agree that those are the prices that you see at the big games, concerts, races, ect. And I paid that price as did many many others. When I checked the hotel prices earlier today I made sure to select checking in on Friday and checking out on Sunday. Still $40 a night less that what we paid. I am not necessarily complaining because I would load up and go again tomorrow or next week or anytime if that is what it takes to help my daughter achieve her goals. I was just shocked that at the prices and that the rates for the hotel were higher. Like I said, it was our first year and I guess I wasn't sure what to expect. Really it just means more overtime a work so we can start saving for the next one! We love it!