MCMskv, Lenzerheide, 4-7 Jan., 2016 on a shoestring [news #3]

As the ‘Og received several comments about the accommodation costs for BayesComp MCMski V, which are indeed rather high if one only follows the suggestions on the lodging webpage, I started checking for cheaper alternatives in Lenzerheide and around. On booking.com, I found several local hotels and studios from 100€ to 200€ per night for two or three guests, with breakfast included. The offer on airbnb was quite limited but I still managed to secure a small chalet at about 50€ per person and per night. There are more opportunities in nearby villages, for instance Tiefencastel, 11km away with a 19mn bus connection. Chur is 18km away with a slower 39mn bus connection, but with a very wide range of offers. Savognin, near the pricey Sankt Moritz is 20km away, with other cheap alternatives. Which may even make renting a car worth the expense if split between 3 or 4. Note also that low-cost airlines fly to Zürich from major European cities. For instance, Easyjet is currently offering a round trip from London for 72€…