So, i decided to get in on saving a few dollars, of course using the PRICELINE link here :)... Anyway, i'm tired. I live in Tampa Florida and i've been trying every possible location to get a good deal for Valentines weekend,.. feb 12th and 13th nights. Unfortunately, it's been all for not. Nothing reasonable at 4* available along the beach in Sarasota/Vero Beach/Daytona Beach/St.Pete/Clearwater I of course have the option of orlando .My Girlfriend would be ok with Orlando if it was a 4+* Hotel. I'm a little scared of the resorts in orlando. Based on all the BS fee's etc... So i guess i have to pretty much suck it up and go with Orlando of some sort. I'm not sure what to do, I BELIEVE i can lock in resort prices in the 80's for that weekend, but it just feels like i'm being violated. Considering they are going to charge me $20 a night for fee, and than another what $10 a night for parking? I see mixed reviews about the new Hilton on trip advisor, but i wouldn't mind giving it a try. The Bohemian Hotel also sounds like something i'd be interested in, but then again i am sure someone is going to pop in and tell me... This is V-DAY i probably should make sure i get a king bed... huh :) My girlfriend and i are 5'10+ so big bed is needed.... With that being said, that's why i also was leaning towards sucking it up and throwing down for a resort.. Since most resorts on Hotwire appear to be 1br or 2br "Condo's" which i assume aren't small. Honestly, i'm just exhausted and curious to hear some opinions. Importantance is quality of the room, & amenities. We'll probably go out to eat off site or hit up a grocery store (if condo w/kitchen) and eat there... I may try the $20 trick as well, but i suspect on vday weekend... It's going to be packed... i'm very indecisive if it's not evident already.... Which means i'm worried that if i don't get a resort... I'm going to be stuck in some ghetto tower for priceline/hotwire frugal people... I guess it's all about rolling the dices? I did that at the mid town best western on a getaway weekend in sarasota... Best hotel stay of 2009... And it was $65 retail price..... Edit.. I think i am going to run the bid train on the Orlando (Lake Buena Vista - Downtown Disney) area.. Seems all those resorts have good marks. If i can lock one in at a good price, i'll roll with it.