The Lodge is a nice hotel that is on site. The hotel has track views from the balconies and is generally a nice hotel. The suites are located above the garages and all have a view of the front straight and pit entrance. The rooms are nice with a mini kitchen and decent beds. The benefit I see of the suites is that they are located right in the paddock, so staying there with the family makes it easy to stop in a say hi during the day, whereas the Lodge requires you to drive over to it (still on site, just not as close). Of course, the garage suites are near a lot of loud cars, so if one desires a nice quiet nap in the afternoon, it may not be the best location.

BTW, I use the suites whenever possible.

adamb