Foxwoods Info

sirio11 · #1 10-24-2005, 09:07 AM

I'm going to the WPT tournament at Foxwoods and I appreciate if somebody could help me with some info.
I plan to stay from the 12/13 Nov to Wednesday 16

What airport do I need to fly to?

Once there, how far is Foxwoods? Do I need to rent a car? What's the best way to go from the airport to the casino/hotel?

Any hotel recomendations?

Thanks in advance

David

Slow Play Ray · #2 10-24-2005, 09:24 AM

Hartford or Providence.

Rent a car. I think Providence is probably the closest airport, about 45 minutes away or so.

Stay at Foxwoods if possible, but I doubt it is. There is a Holiday (maybe Quality?) Inn about 10 miles away if not. Check out hotels.com.

#3 10-24-2005, 09:27 AM

You can fly into Providence, Boston or Hartford... whichever is cheapest. Its about an hour from each, and unless you want to take a bus, its pretty much in the middle of no where. I know they have bus service to all major cities in the area though, so you might want to call them. Maybe do a websearch. I see the Foxwoods bus here at North Station in Boston most every day. No clue on cost, although I wouldnt imagine its too expensive.

If you cant get a room at Foxwoods, you will definitely need a car since the closest motel is a 10 minute drive or so.

Joe Tall · #4 10-24-2005, 02:04 PM

Providence, RI is the closest airport about 30 minutes away. You will have to rent a car to get to Foxwoods and likely to and from Foxwoods as the rooms are sold out for the WPF.

Here is a great alternative hotel that is about 3 miles away: Hilltop Inn and Suites

Temp Hutter · #5 10-24-2005, 02:34 PM

I stayed at Cedar Park Whirlpool Suites last year because Foxwoods was booked solid. It is only a 10 minute drive to the casino. The rooms were comfortable and the staff were friendly because it is a mom & pop type operation. If I were superstitious I would stay there again, but I planned ahead and got a room at Foxwoods.

jba · #6 10-24-2005, 02:36 PM

i've had very good results looking on hotwire. search for n. stonington, ct. places in mystic are a 10-15 min drive, norwich is 15 mins, new london is 20-30 mins. i've booked cedar park and hilltop through hotwire before and had great results.

Barry · #7 10-24-2005, 03:34 PM

The Hilltop may very well be booked and/or have higher rates during the WPF's.

If you don't mind a B&B' style place Foxtrail (860 535 2721) is closer than the Hilltop. Some rooms only have a bathtub, so make sure you ask for one with a shower.

mshalen · #8 10-24-2005, 05:26 PM

Try the Hilton in Mystic. If things don't go well you can always throw yourself in a shark tank at the aquarium. I used my Hilton points so I have no idea of the price.

sirio11 · #9 10-27-2005, 10:14 PM

Ok, I booked a room at the Hilltop Inn (North Stonington, CT), and looks like they have a shuttle to the casino, I'm flying to Providence.
I would like to know if I really need to rent a car to go from the Providence airport to the Hilltop Inn, any info about a bus, train or any other way to get to the HI?