I just reserved my room -- $93 at the Mariott on the Country Club Plaza where all the Winter Storm pipe and drum competitions and workshops are held. You can also get a room at the Holiday Inn right next door for $94.

These are both just blocks from the KC's upscale Country Club Plaza shopping and dining area. Lots to do.

As rates at these hotels go, this is about $60 off per night, so it's a good deal. If you call to make reservations, be sure to mention the Midwest Highland Arts Fund Winter Storm to get the rate.

And no, I do not work for the KC Chamber of Commerce.