dkh Posted February 7, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2005 We have an early morning flight out of TPA and figured we would stay somewhere near the airport so that we can sleep until 4 AM. At first I was just looking for a decent price, but in my research of Tampa hotels, I have read so many horror stories (filhy carpets, wet beds, roaches, RATS!!) that I am getting scared to stay there at all. 1. Can anyone recommend a decent place that doesn't cost $300 a night? We don't really consider this night to be a part of our vacation--the airfare just fell that way. We will have a car so if we need to drive we can and will. 2. How confusing is the downtown Tampa area? We are from the Detroit area and driving downtown can be a trial. With an early morning flight, I don't want to chance getting lost. Any help would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjfan Posted February 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Tampa's a very easy city to navigate. For a hotel, I would check to see how much I could get the Marriott located inside the airport for. You will find that Tampa's airport is very user friendly. ;) If you have time, try to check out International plaza for shopping & dinner. :) As a side note, I don't know what type of hotels, or in what area you have been researching, but Tampa has not shortage of nice hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkh Posted February 10, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I appreciate your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjfan Posted February 10, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2005 dkh, If the Marriott doesn't work for you, feel free to come back for more suggestions. If you're just want a nice hotel, that is close to the airport, it's hard to beat one that doesn't even make you go outside to get there. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea_Weed Posted February 11, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2005 The Marriott is part of the TPA terminal, so hard to beat for convenience. Also hava nice outside pool. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorton Posted February 17, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Does Tampa airport Marriott offer a shuttle to the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadjr Posted February 17, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Not that I am aware of. You can call them at 813-879-5151 if you'd like. I'll try to find out and post back for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Mike Posted February 24, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Let me pose this question in a reverse scenario. We are arriving late the night before a cruise. Would you recommend staying at the TPA Marriott and taking a cab to the pier the next morning or taking a cab to a hotel near the pier and then on to the ship next day? What hotel is near the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjfan Posted February 25, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2005 If you're flying in late, you will probably be tired. I would stay at the Marriott Airport & start your departure day fresh. The airport is only about 20 min. to the pier, depending on traffic. You would probably need transportation from a hotel near the pier also. There's not really any hotels I consider walkable with luggage. If you decide to stay closer to the pier you could take the trolley to the pier, but again not a great option with luggage. Personally, I would rather take the one 20 min. cab ride, than need transportation from the airport to the hotel, then on to the port the next morning. As a side note, there are some nice hotels close to the pier, if you do decide to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampahotelguy Posted February 26, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 26, 2005 The Marriott in the Tpa terminal is very Popular and usually has a higher rate then the other tampa area hotels. I recommend the Tampa Airport Hilton located 2 miles from the airport and across the street from the Int'l Mall. The Hilton has a airport shuttle aswell as a very organized shuttle to the Port. The Hilton has a great heated pool and we seem to always find good rates on-line to keep the cost down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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