Hotel Options for out of towners

I was just looking into the different hotel options for B2B and thought a post might help. I am gathering from the forums and other blog posts that there was some considerable issues with transition are locations and getting back to hotels post-race last year.

Anyone have insight to the problems? Any indication there are changes for this year?

The main hotels appear to be the Hilton Wilmington Riverside and the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. Thoughts on the benefits of either one? Issues?

I will also have some spectators staying with me (as most racers will, I'm sure). Any ideas for how the different hotels may be better/worse for that long spectating day?

Thanks!! Happy training...

Wrightsville Beach Lodging

Just in case you're thinking about B2B - here's a link to vacation house rentals by Wrightsville Beach, where the swim start is (and walking distance to T1 and bike racking on Friday):
http://www.visitwrightsville.com/lodging/beach-rentals.html

Lots of nice properties in all price ranges! They have prices on most of the houses if you click for individual information. I've seen everything from $500/week to $2500/week for places that looked nice.

Of course, since the finish line is in downtown Wilmington (9 miles away), you will have to figure out how to get transportation back for you and your bike after the race. If you're doing the full, probably riding your bike back tired in pitch blackness isn't an optimal plan.