Make reservations by Feb. You can stay outside of Paducah if you drive there or rent a car. I stay in a small town about 30 min away at Comfort Inn. If you want right in the center of the quit show with free bus transit then you have to book a room as soon as reservations open for the new year. The room rate triples during quilt week so be prepared for $160 - $250 or more a night depending on type of place. I highly recommended not staying at the cheapest place.