Anyislandwilldo Posted March 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I've been doing some research on where to stay in Tampa before our cruise. While I'm going back and forth checking all sorts of information I figured I would just save myself sometime and post my questions in one nice little thread. This is what I'm looking for: hotel with airport shuttle along with shuttle to cruise port in an area we can walk to dinner hotel with free breakfast and pool budget for hotel under $200 Hopefully someone has already stayed at a hotel that matches my criteria and is willing to share. Thanks in advance for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Several hotels in the Rocky Point area likely meet your requirements - Chase Suites, Hampton Inn, etc. Dates would help -- in the low season you should be able to stay for well under $200/night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted March 19, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thanks Johnincd. We are staying the last week in Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2018 We are staying at Hyatt Place Airport this week. Free airport shuttle and $25 to the pier for 2. Several place nearby (easy walk) for dinner, plus they will shuttle you anyplace within 2 miles (which covers the large Mall and dining places near it) for free. I think the shuttle back from the pier is only $15 for 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thanks Johnincd. We are staying the last week in Oct. Should be reasonable pricing then compared to Jan/Feb/Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve20832 Posted March 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Don't get stuck on free airport transportation. Uber in Tampa is much less than your big city prices. Look at the overall cost. If you find a hotel that is $50 less 7 miles away and Uber is $20 to get to it, it may make more sense. Check your favorite travel website for reviews before you book it. The pier is about 7 miles East (and a little south) of the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted March 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I've been doing some research on where to stay in Tampa before our cruise. While I'm going back and forth checking all sorts of information I figured I would just save myself sometime and post my questions in one nice little thread. This is what I'm looking for: hotel with airport shuttle along with shuttle to cruise port in an area we can walk to dinner hotel with free breakfast and pool budget for hotel under $200 Hopefully someone has already stayed at a hotel that matches my criteria and is willing to share. Thanks in advance for your responses. We stay at the Rocky Point Holiday Inn, free shuttle from the airport, $10 to $15 ride to the port. A very nice place to eat right across the parking lot. They have the free breakfast and a heated pool. We will be staying there on 10-28 before our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MistyRo76 Posted March 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I've been researching Tampa hotels for our pre-cruise night next April. I have narrowed it down to three hotels one of which is the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City/Downtown. The Hampton does not have a free airport shuttle. But as others have said Uber or Lyft are very inexpensive to get around in Tampa. It does offer a courtesy shuttle that takes you anywhere in a three-mile radius which would include the Port (it's 1 mile away from the hotel). Since it is located right in Ybor City, there will be an abundance of restaurants/nightlife etc. nearby. There is also a Trolley stop just next to the hotel. We have already been scouting dinner and entertainment options. We will likely eat at the Columbia Restaurant (Cuban/Spanish fusion) and take in some of the cigar bars in the area. The hotel also has a nice pool and offer a free hot breakfast. I'm not sure what time of year you are cruising, but I checked rates for next month and they were in the $160-170 range. You can save a bit if you sign up for their Hilton Honors program. Hope this helps! Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destaw71835 Posted March 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I've been researching Tampa hotels for our pre-cruise night next April. I have narrowed it down to three hotels one of which is the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City/Downtown. The Hampton does not have a free airport shuttle. But as others have said Uber or Lyft are very inexpensive to get around in Tampa. It does offer a courtesy shuttle that takes you anywhere in a three-mile radius which would include the Port (it's 1 mile away from the hotel). Since it is located right in Ybor City, there will be an abundance of restaurants/nightlife etc. nearby. There is also a Trolley stop just next to the hotel. We have already been scouting dinner and entertainment options. We will likely eat at the Columbia Restaurant (Cuban/Spanish fusion) and take in some of the cigar bars in the area. The hotel also has a nice pool and offer a free hot breakfast. I'm not sure what time of year you are cruising, but I checked rates for next month and they were in the $160-170 range. You can save a bit if you sign up for their Hilton Honors program. Hope this helps! Misty This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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