Thanks for the responses; all have been very helpful.

Gilles - can you name a few hotels in Le Mans that have availability?  I have been unsuccessful in finding them.

Thanks again...

The group that I am going to the 2004 Le Mans with does not want to camp.  We are all first timers.  Please provide some advice on the following hotel possibilities.

1)  Stay in a hotel in North side of Le Mans; can either use circuit transfers by motor coach or self-drive/park at track;

2)  Stay in hotel in Alencon and self-drive/park at track;

3)  Stay in hotel in La Fleche; can either use circuit transfers by motor coach or self-drive/park at track.

How long is the drive to the track from La Fleche or Alencon?  Is one preferable?

Is it beneficial to have motor coach transfers to the track versus self-driving/parking?  In other words, does a motor coach have easier access to the track early on saturday/sunday morning going and late saturday evening leaving the track than self-driving/park at the same times?

I probably would like the flexibility of self-driving/parking as long as it is not a logistical nightmare getting to/from the track.

I appreciate any recommendations and advice.