Tournament Hotels

Sports Team Hotel Booking Checklist

Use this checklist every time you book a hotel for your tournament team.

2026-10-015 min read
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Before You Book

Go through this checklist before committing to a hotel:

Pre-booking checklist:

  • Confirm the exact tournament venue and drive time from hotel
  • Read the tournament stay-to-play and housing rules
  • Confirm the hotel participates in the tournament housing system (if required)
  • Check breakfast hours — does it open by 6:30 AM?
  • Verify on-site laundry is available
  • Check for full or partial kitchens in suites
  • Confirm free WiFi throughout the property
  • Check parking costs and bus parking availability
  • Ask about group rates and room block options
  • Verify cancellation policy and cutoff dates

Cost Comparison Checklist

Calculate the true total cost per family:

Add these costs to the nightly rate:

  • Resort or destination fees
  • Parking fees per night
  • Breakfast cost (if not free)
  • Estimated meal costs (higher without kitchen)
  • Transportation to venue (gas, tolls, parking)
  • Taxes (sales tax + tourism tax)

After You Book

Once the block is set up: