I spoke with the sales manager and We can get a block of rooms for $124 per night at the Holiday Inn Express. It’s right across the street from the Alliant.  8-) We can get the room for the whole weekend at no cost. The room can be locked, meaning coolers and other items can be left there. We can also use it for breakfasts.  8-)This looks like an awesome deal to me.  8-) What do the rest of you who attend Copia think? I will need to give them an answer soon as another group has made inquiry. 8-)