If the AECT convention hotel is too ritzy for you, but you still want to go to AECT this year, there are some great alternatives. I was pleased to find lots of affordable hotel options close to the convention. Many of these places even offer free internet, which seems to be rare now a days. I made a list of some of these hotels while I was looking to make my reservation, so I thought I would post it here in case anyone finds it useful! If you know of another good hotel option, please post it in the comments!
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Travelodge Anaheim Intl Inn 
800-664-6835
2060 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
• free internet, breakfast, and parking! This is the one we chose.
Quality Inn Maingate – $80 3 beds; 2.5 stars
– www.choicehotels.com
2200 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim – (714) 750-5211
– comp breakfast with waffles
– wireless
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ANAHEIM CARRIAGE INN – $70
2125 S Harbor Blvd – Anaheim, CA
– spacious
– complimentary breakfast
– refrigerator
TRAVELODGE ANAHEIM INTL INN – $70
2060 S Harbor Blvd – Anaheim, CA,
– breakfast
– fridge
– comp. wireless in room
Comfort Inn Maingate (2 stars) – $80
2171 S Harbor Blvd – Anaheim, CA
– spacious
– fridge
– wireless
– breakfast
Cortona Inn Suites (2.5 stars) – $75
2029 S. Harbor Blvd – Anaheim, CA
– expanded breakfast
– pool
– comp. wireless (surcharge?)
– nonsmoking property
– microwave
– fridge