Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Tampa (Downtown) Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk

[Clementyne]

We are going on Carnival's Inspiration out of Tampa in June, and I would like to Priceline a couple of rooms near the port, but I'm not sure which areas to bid on that are near the port where Carnival goes out of...can anyone help? Thanks in advance!

Clem

[kurtvro]

Downtown Tampa area. Most hotels run shuttles to the cruise port but a cab ride shouldn't cost more then $10. Also there is a trolley that cost $2 a person to the cruise port.

[thereuare]

What are the actual dates of your stay, maximum bid, and star rating you're seeking for this stay?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Clementyne]

I need 2 rooms for June 18th....we cruise out the next afternoon. So my bid zone is just downtown? I'd like to grab 2 rooms for $200 or less.

Clem

[Clementyne]

sorry...star rating: 3 * or higher....is it possible to think I could get each room for under $100 each?

Clem

[thereuare]

Your budget should be fine... in fact, you can likely get a hotel rated higher than 3* within your budget.

Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?

Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[MadFlyer]

Tampa is a great PRICELINE market like Atlanta as you have so many re-bids. Currently there are no 4 star downtown so with 3.5 star you have every zone as a re-bid exept the 3 airport zones.

I bet you can win for 49 or 50, but would only have to go to 55 on the high end. With all those re-bids you can just jump a dollar at a time.

Do not accept their offers as you will get the room for less by just re-bidding . Good luck.

[Clementyne]

Thereuare, my goal would be to get the best 3* or better for the least amount of money. So I do all of the downtown zones?

Clem

[MadFlyer]

Thereuare, my goal would be to get the best 3* or better for the least amount of money. So I do all of the downtown zones?

Clem

There is only one Tampa (Downtown) zone.

The 3 1/2 star hotels appear in only 4 Tampa zones.

You bid Downtown first, then re-open browser link again and bid Downtown + one zone that does not have 3 1/2 star rooms, for example Brandon. Then if you do not win you bid again and add another that does not have this class of hotel.

Only the Downtown and the 3 Airport zones have these. If you avoid the airport zones you can only win a 3 1/2 in Downtown Tampa.

The problem with 3 stars in Tampa is that they appear in all zones and you therefore have no re-bids and can only bid once every 24 hours. The lowest reported Courtyard Downtown win so far has been $51.

I think the Hyatt or Westin for only $49 to $55 would be good, especially when your origional budget was $100.

Good luck.

[Clementyne]

Downtown Tampa, 3.5*

First bid: $44 - rejected

added Brandon: $47 - rejected

added Tampa North: $49 - ACCEPTED!

Hotel information:

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

3.5*

Total with all taxes: $118.42

Thanks to everyone for your help!!!!

Now I just need to find a rental car that I can pick up near the Pier and drop off at the airport 3 days later!

[Clementyne]

First bid: $44 - rejected

added Brandon: $47 - rejected

added Tampa North: $49 - ACCEPTED!

Hotel information:

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

2 rooms

3.5*

Total with all taxes: $118.42

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success. :)

Very nice deal for this Sheraton property! Hope this hotel works well for your travel plans. Let us know if you are able to get a deal for a rental car and if you have any questions.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay and cruise.