just4kixx Posted August 18, 2005 Report Posted August 18, 2005 Looking for 3* Tampa Airport Area November 19, 2005 1 night pre-cruise stay (need 3 rooms for self and extended family members).On Hotwire, I found the following amenties:1st) Condo, Kitchenette, Complimentary Breakfast, Airport Shuttle, Pool(s), Tennis nearby, Suite. $70/night2nd) Airport shuttle, pool(s), fitness center/ $70/nightThat's a pretty big difference in amenities for the same star/price, IMHO. I tried checking through the package deal for 11/19-11/21, but still couldn't figure it out on my own. Any ideas?ThanksA~PS... am willing to go throug Priceline, but haven't seen a whole lot of action for that area, especially in late November :)PPS... am working through savingsbarn.com link :)
thereuare Posted August 18, 2005 Report Posted August 18, 2005 Not sure of the 3* hotel, but the Condo property is a match for the Sailport Waterfront Suites and that would be our best guess.Thank you for using and searching using the links at SavingsBarn.com :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
just4kixx Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Posted August 24, 2005 Bidding for 4 rooms, Saturday 11/19/05Airport 4* started at $60, bid up to $80 with rebids, all rejectedAirport 3* started at $50, bid up to $57 with rebids, all rejected.No counteroffers made.Will wait 72 hours and try again. Am considering downtown, but am leary based on reviews I have read.Any suggestions?ThanksA~
just4kixx Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Posted August 24, 2005 No Luck 3* Downtown Tamps, 11/19/05 Best rates found on the internet:Marriott Waterside, $279Hyatt Downtown, $159Wyndham Harbour Island $278Tampa Riverwalk $159For 4 rooms, Bid $65, then $70, then $75 (with free rebids) all rejected, no counteroffers.Hoping to spend less than $100 after taxes, etalWill wait and try again.A~ :)
thereuare Posted August 25, 2005 Report Posted August 25, 2005 Rates are not high for your dates, i would book a cancellable back-up and stick with your current maximum bids.Definately too early to be adding zones you really don't want. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
just4kixx Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Posted August 25, 2005 after 72 hours, I tried the airport area again.Started at 4* $65 and worked up to $85 with 5 rebid zones, all rejected, no countersStarted at 3* $55, counteroffered at raised bid of $15, declined and rebid with added zone at $60. Offer acceptedDoubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore AirportYour offer price $60.00 Number of rooms 4Number of nights 1Subtotal $240.00taxes and fees $40.24Total charges $280.24Best rate online $116.10Hope I don't regret this... :) Subsequent reading of tripadvisor reviews doesn't look very good! Anybody stayed there recently?Thanks for the guidance.Booked through SavingsBarn link (as usual)A~ :)
thereuare Posted August 25, 2005 Report Posted August 25, 2005 Have not stayed there, but perhaps some other users will chime in between now and then... for just one nite i imagine it'll fine. :) Thanks for sharing your win, and of course, for using the SavingsBarn.com links to begin your purchase.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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