The Executive isn't close to being 4 stars and if you take into the consideration the food and how rude some of the employees were last yr... it doesn't even get a half of a single star. But.... it's convenient. With the format of the tournament, the action room, and the bar staying open until 4am.... If you partake in any one of those three things, you'll want to stay at the Executive.
Thanks for letting people know of an alternative. Sometimes it's the cost of a room that makes things too expensive for people to go to events. Aside from the convenience, I like to try to support the venue that hosts the events but sometimes it's just not possible. In the grand scheme of things (IMO) it's always best to support the event to ensure it continues. By going to an event, regardless of where you stay, you're still supporting the event.