Tampa Hotel Suggestions
Jan 23rd, 2006, 10:44 PM
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Tampa Hotel Suggestions
Going to Tampa in February...am limited to a hotel not too far from the airport (based on staying near friends, so the Busch Garden area or Clearwater, I've been told, is out - need to be close)....Based on my initial research - looks like the $200/night range would be realistic. Still doesn't leave many options - the front runner seems to be the Embassy Suites - any feedback on that or any other hotel in that price range? Want a pool, a bar - and a little atmosphere but from what I've seen not sure how far $200 goes in that area of Tampa for a room so your feedback would be much appreciated....Thanks!!
Jan 24th, 2006, 05:03 AM
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The Doubletree at Rocky Point is near the airport and has a nice water view. There is a Hyatt at Rocky Point also which you might check out. The Renaissance at International Plaza may be out of the price range. However, I would check it out. International Plaza is a new shopping mall and very close to the airport.
Jan 24th, 2006, 08:51 AM
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If Priceline is an option for you, the Grand Hyatt and the Renaissance are the only 4 stars in the Airpot zone. Haven't stayed at the Renaissance, but have stayed at the Grand Hyatt a number of times for 70 - 85/night....the Hotel is nice, with ppols, and a nature preservee that you can walk through....I doubt that you'd have too hard of a time getting it if your stay includes a weekend. It seems to be more of a business hotel, even though it doesn't feel like it when you get there....right on the bay with the nature preserve and pools.
Jan 24th, 2006, 04:45 PM
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The Embassy Suites used to be nice and very roomy but I haven't been there for years. All the other suggestions are good. If you can get the hyatt for $80, snatch it! Or the Renaissance (you'd be close to the action there next to the mall). So Priceline sounds like a really great option.
Jan 25th, 2006, 03:10 AM
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I haven't been on Fodors in awhile and when I'm on it - it never ceases to amaze me how helpful and knowledgable people are - more so than any other travel website...thanks so much to the three of you. Rubytwo I did check out that Doubletree in Rocky Point - looked perfect - so perfect in fact that it was sold out but Rocky Point seems like a nice area. I did see a Chase Suites that looked reasonable and seemed to get good feedback - but almost seemed too reasonable (I'm from NJ and therefore a natural cynic - ha ha). And I think you're both right about Priceline - I've never tried it before but everyone seems to have some great experiences and if I can get a Hyatt or something along those lines for well under $200 - what a great deal. Thanks again for taking the time to help me out....
