Car Shows - Why are the "Special" Prices Always So High?

[AngliaGT]

I was considering going to the "Springtime in the Smokies" car show in Townsend,Tennessee,
but after finding out that the "Special" rate for the cheapest room is $122/Night,I've decided not to
go.This is on May 9th.
Why do they think everyone has a lot of money?Plus you're normally not able to enjoy the room
most of your stay,while attending the car shows.

 

[waltesefalcon]

I still sleep on the ground on many of my trips. A sleeping bag doesn’t take up much room.

 

[NutmegCT]

Doug - where'd you find the $122? The event page says a block of room is reserved at the Tremont, but I can't even find any room rates listed on the Tremont site.

Tom M.

 

[Scargo]

Evidently you don’t get out much. In this day and age, $122/nt. is dirt cheap. Anything less than than and your staying at a Motel 6 or other type fleabag hotel or motels.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Townsend is a popular place, even though (and maybe because) it's a small town in the Smokies, so motel rates are going to be higher than less popular spots. While I won't go so far to say that $122 is dirt cheap, it is in line with other places (and cheaper than most) for those dates. I just did a search on Expedia, which typically quotes discounted rates; here's what I found for that weekend (and they show Tremont at $189/night):

https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Townsend%2C%20Tennessee%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&regionId=10252&latLong=35.675366%2C-83.755728&flexibility=0_DAY&d1=2026-05-08&startDate=2026-05-08&d2=2026-05-10&endDate=2026-05-10&adults=2&rooms=1&typeaheadCollationId=7fefe1cc-18bf-45a1-9864-85959359b718&sort=RECOMMENDED&theme=&userIntent=&semdtl=&categorySearch=&useRewards=true

 

[Scargo]

Typically hoteliers are aware of local event schedules well in advance and jack up their room rates accordingly.

 

[DocDup1]

During car week here in Monterey, hotels gouge folks for every dime. The rates are double or triple and they require a three night minimum stay. You can avoid the hotels and rent a small vacation house for $10,000 a week.

 

[AngliaGT]

Anyway,they won't get my business.

 

[equiprx]

I got my tickets for Pacific Coast Dream Machines at the Half Moon Bay Airport, for April.

Early-bird, Senior Price came to $22, Now that's "Special".