1 Night Pre-Cruise Hotel in Tampa

[akfan]

Hi, I need to book 1 night in May for Tampa. Any suggestions? I have tried Priceline and am up to $100 and still no takers. Would like to stay for around $100. Close to the Port.

[silentbob007]

I had trouble getting anything great on Priceline, as well. Are you cruising during spring break? That's what I'm attributing to my lack of success. I ended up bidding $115 for a 4* and getting the Intercontinental Tampa, so the final price was ~$130. It's only a savings of about $50, but it's something. I felt the $15 extra would be a good upgrade of a La Quinta or other type of motor lodge.

[akfan]

I am traveling on May 17th, So did not think it would be to much of a problem. Oh well, will keep trying.

[me2love2cruise]

I have been bidding as well for 3 weeks with no luck May, 23 &24. Gone up to $89 on 3 star dropped to 2.5 for $71 still no luck. Bidding in Airport and downtown area. On my $89 bid it told me to up it $17 but I did not thought I would try again later.

[KreinKrunker]

On my $89 bid it told me to up it $17 but I did not thought I would try again later.

 

When you get this offer, that means you are getting close to the winning price. I'll bet that had you upped the bid by $9-10 you would have gotten a hotel.

[silentbob007]

When you get this offer, that means you are getting close to the winning price. I'll bet that had you upped the bid by $9-10 you would have gotten a hotel.

 

I've sometimes upped the bid only $2-5 and won the bid, as well. If you have free re-bids left, this is usually a good opportunity to use them.

[silentbob007]

I am traveling on May 17th, So did not think it would be to much of a problem. Oh well, will keep trying.

 

You may get some better pricing the closer you get to the dates you need. What you might do is make a reservation that has a no-fee cancellation policy and just keep bidding at the price you want to pay.

[KreinKrunker]

I've sometimes upped the bid only $2-5 and won the bid, as well. If you have free re-bids left, this is usually a good opportunity to use them.

 

I've also upped the bid just slightly, if I had re-bids available. But, not knowing all the specifics, generally upping the bid by half, or a little over, gets the job done. I've also come back the next day, if it was a case of no free re-bids, and added to the bid from the previous day and won.

[akfan]

Sheraton Riverwalk, $76 on Hotwire.

Thanks for all the info

[me2love2cruise]

was this a 3*, 2.5*, airport or downtown area? thanks

[linsue1231]

We are staying in the Howard Johnson plaza downtown in October. This hotel just finished renovations. It offers transportation from airport to hotel, from hotel to pier and in a two mile area. The two mile area includes the port, Ybor city, Channelside....and other downtown area attractions...We got it for $109 per room for up to 4 people in room, plus tax.

 

Hope this helps...

 

Linda

[akfan]

This was a 3 star downtown.