Team hotel checklist
Questions worth asking before the room block fills.
Quick answerBefore booking a tournament weekend, confirm whether the event is stay-to-play, how far the hotel is from your actual field, what time breakfast opens, whether there's room to park team vans, and if late checkout is possible on the final day.
Distance and timing
- Which complex and which field? Big venues spread across several lots.
- How long is the drive at game time? Our minutes leave out traffic and tournament parking lines.
- Is there a shuttle or a walking path to the fields?
Rooms
- Two queens plus a sofa bed sleeps a family of five; suite brands make that easier.
- A fridge and microwave help with team snacks and ice packs.
- Ask for rooms near each other when booking for the team.
Game-day mornings
- Breakfast hours on Saturday and Sunday (early games often start before it opens).
- Coffee in the lobby and grab-and-go bags.
- Laundry for uniforms between games.
Downtime
- Pool hours and any limits on large groups.
- A spot where the team can eat together, and restaurants within walking distance (each hotel card lists the nearest).
The fine print
- Cancellation rules if your team is knocked out early.
- Late checkout on the last day.
- Parking fees and trailer space.