I read posts about horrible experiences with parking prior to trying something that my neighbor recommended. I will let you know how it works out, but here is her suggestion: Call a hotel or motel to see if they have a parking program.
So, I did. I called Quality Inn in Ybor City, prior to taking a cruise from the Port of Tampa.
The manager at the Quality Inn in Ybor City answered the phone himself. Parking is $45.00 for up to 14 days. You park in their regular motel lot and use their shuttle to your ship. The shuttle will also pick you back up at the dock and bring you back to the hotel when you return (they start shuttle serviceat the dock for returning ships at 8:30 or so and I was told that the service to the ship starts at 11:00) . Presumably you take the keys with you.
This would probably work in any city and maybe for a flight as well. Nice to know, since parking in different cities may be a horror for some, as it was for those who caused me to make my first post.
I'll report back in a week or so.
[ Note: If you are a Choice Hotels Privileges member, call one of their hotels to see if they have a parking option. I am a member and have been for several years so I know their shuttles and personnel in several locations (you might know the hotels better than the name "Choice" perhaps: Quality Inn, Comfort Suites, Rodeway, etc.). ]
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Dec. 22, 2012 PARKING potential solution
I read posts about horrible experiences with parking prior to trying something that my neighbor recommended. I will let you know how it works out, but here is her suggestion: Call a hotel or motel to see if they have a parking program.
So, I did. I called Quality Inn in Ybor City, prior to taking a cruise from the Port of Tampa.
The manager at the Quality Inn in Ybor City answered the phone himself. Parking is $45.00 for up to 14 days. You park in their regular motel lot and use their shuttle to your ship. The shuttle will also pick you back up at the dock and bring you back to the hotel when you return (they start shuttle service at the dock for returning ships at 8:30 or so and I was told that the service to the ship starts at 11:00) . Presumably you take the keys with you.
This would probably work in any city and maybe for a flight as well. Nice to know, since parking in different cities may be a horror for some, as it was for those who caused me to make my first post.
I'll report back in a week or so.
[ Note: If you are a Choice Hotels Privileges member, call one of their hotels to see if they have a parking option. I am a member and have been for several years so I know their shuttles and personnel in several locations (you might know the hotels better than the name "Choice" perhaps: Quality Inn, Comfort Suites, Rodeway, etc.). ]