Hotwire Hotel: 3* Tampa (Busch Gardens) Hyatt Place

[vamsi]

Hello all. I have an interview at USF on December 16th. I plan to arrive on December 15th. If the hotel has a shuttle service from the airport that would be a plus if not I can manage. ALso if the hotel has a shuttle to the campus is necessary. I called a few places and they gave me quotes. Laquinta Inn & Suites USF $69 plus tax no shuttle to campus. Wingate Inn (next to Laquinta) quoted me 92 dollars plus tax. When looking on hot-wire what area do I need to look for a hotel? I am flying in for the night so I have no clue the area. Once I know the area I can get better quotes from hot-wire. Thanks in advance for those who help.

Edit: The interview will be at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa, FL33612 and I put that in hot-wire and gave me a few hotels. One of which is

Price 60 per night

Includes:

3-star Hotel in Busch Gardens

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

3.0-star hotel suppliers include:

Holiday Inn

Radisson

DoubleTree

and other respected hotel brands

[thereuare]

Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread, we'll then have a look at the offer above.

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[vamsi]

I went through the HOTWIRE link, and I found a 3 star hotel

3-star Hotel in Busch Gardens

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

I am trying to figure out if this would be the holiday inn. I need it close to USF as possible. I will be having a rental car so no need for transportation. Also wondering if 60 per night is the best deal I can get in this area. Thanks

[thereuare]

I'm not currently seeing this property offered when searching HOTWIRE for your dates... are you still seeing the above on your own search? If so, are you searching HOTWIRE for more than one room or for more than the default 2adults/0children?

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

[vamsi]

Thanks for your help. I needed to book so I went with price line and bid on a hotel in the bush garden area. They only had 3 star available, so I went with it and I got the Hyatt Place Tampa / Busch Gardens. Its only 1.2 miles from my interview. I first bid 41 dollars and did not win, and they suggested 55. Then today I bid 50 and won. I am very happy with this as the hotels the school suggested started at 69 plus tax.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're pleased with the results and this works well for your plans.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay and good luck on the interview.