[David]

Ann,

Thanks for your offer. I am thinking that staying in the downtown area might make more sense, since there are more things 'to do' closer than outside of town (from what I saw last time).

To be honest, I don't mind spending a bit more $ for a hotel room for the week(ish), such as the Courtyard, since I will be spending a fair amount of money for the surgery anyway.

My logic is that I might as well have a nice place to stay in during the CT winter (I am guessing November / December / January time-frame), since I am guessing that I will be spending a fair amount of time in-doors during my New Haven "visit".

I am thinking I will give the Courtyard Marriott a call and see what the "2 queen bed guest room" is like. I think it runs around $130ish a night, which certainly isn't cheap, but if the available amenities are worth it, then so be it (especially if it is $130ish / night for 3 people, with basically two separate bedrooms).

What are your thoughts?

Thanks.

David