LODGING Anyone looking for hotel accommodations can call the Lee County Sports Organizing Committee (SOC) for housing at great rates. The phone numbers are (888) 529-6588 or locally (239) 541-1800. For special Open Water Festival rates, descriptions below: Hampton Inn Silver Sands Villas   Hampton Inn & Suites 11281 Summerlin Square Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931   Tel. 239-437-8888   Fax 239-437-8889 gladys.leon@hilton.com The Hampton Inn and Suites features Florida-style tropical décor. Our 4-story hotel features 120 spacious guest rooms, interior corridors, and 42 Suites. The Hampton Inn & Suites was awarded AAA three-diamond on quality and service, and on December of 2008 we became part of the Florida green lodging. Amenities and Guest Service Include: Complimentary On the House Hot Breakfast each morning Complimentary high-speed internet access Fitness Center Outdoor heated pool with Tropical Landscaping Cloud Nine Bedding Complimentary On the Go Breakfast bags Complimentary USA Today 24 hour complimentary Fresh Coffee and Tea Complimentary local calls Rollaway beds, Cribs, and highchairs are available Handicapped accessible guest rooms and Suites HHonors- Earn both points and airline miles! Guest Laundry on premises Safe Deposit boxes available Meeting rooms available for corporate and social gatherings Multilingual staff Convenience Suite Shop for snacks and easily forgotten items Beach Trolley and Public Transportation is a short walk away Guest Accommodations Standard Rooms: Large room includes 2 Queen Size Cloud Nine Beds, Large well-lit desk, Lap desk,  hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and board, electronic locks Suites:  Spacious 2 room suites with either 1 king or 2 Queen beds, Full kitchen that includes refrigerator, stove top, dishwasher, all kitchen utensils & dishware, coffee maker, iron and board, hairdryer, living room has sofa that makes out to a queen size bed. Open Water Festival special rates (June 11-15): Standard room $79/night; Suite $99/night Restaurants Nearby: Sunflower Café, Ruby Tuesday, Arizona Pizza Company, Perkins, The Sandy Butler, Pastabilities, The Channel Mark. Silver Sands Villas 1207 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach FL   Tel: 239-463-6554 or 800-603-0501 Fax: 239-463-2260 Silver-Sands@msn.com Silver Sands offers private cottages and suites with "Key West" style charm. Located in the heart of the beach, you are only 200 yards to the event at Lynn Hall Park. We are the recipient of the "White Glove Award" 3 years in a row and a proud member of Superior Small Lodging. Amenities and guest services include: Full Kitchens in most units Complimentary high-speed access and computer room Free movies, books and magazines Free Beach Bulletin and Sandpaper newspapers Complimentary local calls Handicap accessible room Aerobeds and cribs complimentary Multilingual staff Restaurants and shopping all within walking distance Free parking (1 spot per room) Free beach chairs and toys Guest Accommodations: Standard room ­ queen or king bed, reading chair, kitchenette, dinette, coffee maker, hair dryer. Suites ­ 2-3 bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, living room dining area, TV/VCR, porch overlooking garden or heated pool. Open Water Festival special Rates (June 8-15th) Standard Room $69/night; 1 bedroom suite $89/night; 2 bedroom suite $109/night

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