Paul,
Do you have a hotel that you can recommend in Friedrichshafen? For the
2010 AERO I was in Zurich so I took the train to Romanshorn and
boarded the ferry to Friedrichshafen, very easy and enjoyable, but for
2011 I'm thinking of staying in Friedrichshafen for a day or so.

I want to add for any that have not been there that it is a wonderful
place to visit and AERO is excellent. It isn't a big fly-in like
Oskosh and its not crowded. but as you know, it is an an excellent
aviation trade show with something for everyone. My wife and daughter
enjoyed it too. We took a ride on the Zepellin NT (based there) which
was a great experience as well. I highly recommend AERO
Friedrichshafen to all "rotor heads" and aviation enthusiasts.

Thanks,
John McEverett

Well we had a rental car so we stayed at the Wiesenthal Hotel
in Mecklenburg. 15 minutes north. They also gave us a 40 person conference
room for our Friday night rotary dinner. Just an average low cost
German Gaust Haus. No web site.

For something really special we stayed the first year 40 minutes away out
in the country side at  Landhotel Krone Roggenbeuren
Lindenplatz 2, 88693 Deggenhausertal- Roggenbeuren
Tel.: 07555-9229-0 / Fax: 07555-9229-92
http://www.hotel-krone-roggenbeuren.de/

Excellent food. Very pleasant place with indoor pool.
Book well in advance.

Paul Lamar