We ended up finding a pretty nice hotel that costs the same as the crappy, run-down hotels in the same area, I'm surprised not more crews are staying here, but people are too lazy to do any research.

Most hotels in this area will let you 'rent' a room (some have suites) and run it as a crashpad, meaning you can re-arrange it and stick as many people in it as you want. I've heard some guys renting a room with 6-8 people in it. Most I've heard is 11. That's ok if you have a bunch of lineholder, but on reserve.... the last thing I want to do is sit reserve in a room with 6 other dudes. There are currently 3 in my pad and we are looking for one more, but that'll be it! The rent will be about the same as a crashpad in JFK ($200-$250). Shuttle service 24/7, free continental breakfast, bunch of restaurants in the area. Beats camping out in the crew room...