[charlie22]

According to http://book.kentucky-hotels.org/city/?re...07997&t=mp there are 12 hotels in Richmond with an additional 47 within 23 miles.

EKU installed turf http://www.ekusports.com/news/2009/7/20/...91516.aspx in the summer of 2009, I assume at about the same time or after the last bid.

I am not in favor of or against games being played at EKU...It just surprised me a little that BG had a vast number more hotel rooms than Richmond.

Another, "just wondering", how many teams actually spend the night at a championship venue?

To your question: if fluctuates from year to year. Unfortunately when making the decision on the venue, one can't know for certain what schools will make the championship game and what the schools' decisions will be. So they have to plan on all 12 teams staying. This year, I believe only 5 teams are spending a night.

According to the site you linked, there are 24 hotels in BG.

Also keep in mind that not every hotel is willing to give the KHSAA a favorable rate. If there are other events in the area planned for that weekend, the ability to get a favorable rate when there are fewer hotels is decreased.