Mirrasi Posted October 5, 2011 Report Posted October 5, 2011 Suggested areas near Busch Gardens?I was looking on Hotwire and there really isn't much showing up near Busch Gardens. Is there another "area" that would be somewhat close (coming from Orlando)?We're only going to be there one night 10/29/11. Mostly just looking for a clean place but I try to keep it 3 star or higher. Any suggestions on where to look?
thereuare Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Do you need, and are you searching for, more than double occupancy for this stay?What is your target budget?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too! (please click this HOTWIRE link before replying) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Mirrasi Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Yeah, there are 5 of us (2 teenagers and a 5 year old). I'd like to keep it under $150 total so either one suite or 2 rooms. I assume with PRICELINE or HOTWIRE I'll have to go with 2 rooms. I've never used either of them before so I figured this would be a good time to try it. I just don't see much at all on that area. There was only one 3 star that came up on Hotwire. I don't know which other areas are close. I'd like to keep the drive to Busch Gardens around 10-15 min or less. I don't even really care that much about star rating since we are only there one night. But I definitely want a clean one so it makes me nervous going less than that.
Romelle Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Busch Gardens is just about 8 miles NE of Tampa. Play with the maps a bit for both Hotwire and Priceline Tampa, and figure out which of the areas/zones would work for you. I'd guess you don't want downtown Tampa, or the areas/zones south and west of that, but that still leaves several from which to choose. Have you looked at the lists of hotels reported here? First posts in both the Florida - Priceline and Florida - Hotwire areas. That will give you an idea of the brands that people are getting at the different star levels. And then there are the Hotel Reviews under the tab just above. They might help your comfort level a bit.Romelle
thereuare Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 What i'm guessing to be the Holiday Inn Express and Suites near Busch Gardens-USF is being offered on HOTWIRE for $62/nite when searching for 2rooms/2adults/3chidren... would this be of interest? Or you could try bidding on PRICELINE for a 3* hotel in a similar zone for less than $62.Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Mirrasi Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you all very much. LOVE this site! Ill let you know what we decide :)
Mirrasi Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 I think I am going to also look for a one night stay in Orlando for this weekend so might post looking for an ID in another thread for Hotwire.I will continue researching for the Tampa trip as well. Thanks
Mirrasi Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Hopefully I'm posting this right.Need help IDing a 3* in the Disney Main Gate/Celebration areaAmenities:Smoke FreeFitness CenterPoolBusiness CenterLaundryInternetStay 1 night Oct. 28 - 2 adults, 2 kids...$28ETA: I think I found it...Best Western or Baymont Inn. I had searched before and missed it.
AaronJB Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 I'd guess the Baymont or Best Western, as well.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Mirrasi Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 If you get a hotel through Priceline or Hotwire and get 2 rooms, does it matter if your name is on both rooms?I.e. Im trying to bid on Priceline for 2 rooms and it's asking me for the name of the person renting each room. Can I use my name for both?
Mirrasi Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 Got 2 rooms for one night (10/28/11) for $50 each at the 4* Intercontinental Hotel in Tampa Westshore.Went to PRICELINE through the link here. :) Started at $45, got declined. Then added the Busch Gardens area for $48, got declined. Then added another area (I think it was area #7 east) at $50 and got accepted. I used 4 star the entire time and since Westshore was the only area with a 4*, I finally got in. :)We are just planning to go to Busch Gardens and were going to stay there, but the reviews of hotels in the area put me off. Decided to drive a bit further for something better. Very excited to go!Thanks to the whole board for being a huge help!
AaronJB Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Wonderful deal for this IC property! Glad you are pleased with the result and are excited about your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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