benicehavefun Posted October 22, 2008 #1851 Share Posted October 22, 2008 The area isn't bad, its just a old fashioned motel type place. I go for conferences there occasionally and I personally would go elsewhere. There are too many nice places with decent rates out there, in nicer scenic type areas. Check out Sailport Resort on Rocky Point. Its an older place that was refurbished recently, but it is right on Tampa Bay with beautiful views. They also have free airport pickup. The H.I and the Hampton are newer, in the same area and provide free transfers to pier and airport. They also have good rates.Mark Mark gives good advice on the Sailport! The room was a huge suite, clean, fully equiped kitchen, BEAUTIFUL ocean views, shuttle that took us everywhere-even after shuttle hours for FREE and friendly, Free airport pickup, small in house convenience/liqour store, included breakfast with omelet station, small pier all for $79!!! Can't beat that! They sent me a return guest e-mail discount I will post if any are interested. It really was a great place and a great value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjkcubs Posted October 22, 2008 #1852 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Benicehavefun: What type of discount was it? I am staying there along with my wife and two children in January. If you wouldn't mind sharing it or giving me any info on the hotel, it would be much appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourlink99 Posted October 23, 2008 #1853 Share Posted October 23, 2008 The reason the rates are so low at the Seaport is its a timeshare resort. The rooms are mostly paid for so they rent them out inexpensively. And the rooms are very large since they are basically condo type rooms. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benicehavefun Posted October 25, 2008 #1854 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Benicehavefun: What type of discount was it? I am staying there along with my wife and two children in January. If you wouldn't mind sharing it or giving me any info on the hotel, it would be much appreciated. Thanks Here you go! Happy cruising! RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT OFF OF OUR REGULAR RATES BOOK NOW - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - VALID UNTIL 12/20/08Call toll free 800.255.9599 and mention Reference Number "G1556EO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brute Bandit Posted October 25, 2008 #1855 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've read some of the posts and not finding my answers so here goes... I'm thinking of trying Hotwire for booking a hotel in the tampa area. I've found one choice that seems like it would be near the port. The description says the aquarium is a point of interest. Can anyone tell me what hotel this might be and is this a nice area to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourlink99 Posted October 26, 2008 #1856 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The 2 closest hotels nearest the port are the Marriott Waterside and the Embassy Suites. The Aquarium is adjacent to the pier. If you bid on a 3 star hotel for downtown Tampa, they are all more then acceptable. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE 2001 Posted October 27, 2008 #1857 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The 2 closest hotels nearest the port are the Marriott Waterside and the Embassy Suites. The Aquarium is adjacent to the pier. If you bid on a 3 star hotel for downtown Tampa, they are all more then acceptable. Mark MARK THANKS FOR THE ADVICE ON STAYING AT EMBASSY SUITES DOWNTOWN. GREAT LOCATION FOR THE DAY BEFORE OUR CRUISE, WE TOOK THE TECO STREETCAR TO YBOR FOR THE AFTERNOON AND DINNER. WE WOKE UP EARLY IN THE MORNING AND WATCHED INSPIRATION DOCK FROM OUT HOTEL ROOM. THANKS AGAIN DAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourlink99 Posted October 28, 2008 #1858 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thanks Dave, Glad to have helped . Where did you have dinner in Ybor? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE 2001 Posted October 29, 2008 #1859 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks Dave, Glad to have helped . Where did you have dinner in Ybor?Mark THE KIDS WANTED THE SPAGHETTI FACTORY AND I WANTED THE COLUMBIA. GUESS WHERE WE WENT THE SPAGHETTI FACTORY. NEXT TIME WE WILL BE GOING TO THE COLUMBIA. I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK TO TAMPA SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CITY. DAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourlink99 Posted October 30, 2008 #1860 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You passed up the Columbia for Spaghetti Wearhouse ? OY! at least you saved some money by doing that. But don't do it again my friend:confused: Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE 2001 Posted October 30, 2008 #1861 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You passed up the Columbia for Spaghetti Wearhouse ? OY! at least you saved some money by doing that. But don't do it again my friend:confused:Mark TRUST ME IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN !!!!!! ANYWAYS HAVE A GREAT 35TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE, GIVE US AN UPDATE WHEN YOU GET BACK. DAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourlink99 Posted October 31, 2008 #1862 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dave, EY, Ill tell you all about it when I get back. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted November 4, 2008 #1863 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Here you go! Happy cruising! RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT OFF OF OUR REGULAR RATES BOOK NOW - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - VALID UNTIL 12/20/08Call toll free 800.255.9599 and mention Reference Number "G1556EO" Thanks Bernice for the info. My DH and I will also be staying there in January. Do they have wine and liquor right on site for a reasonable price? What is the closest grocery/liquor store that the shuttle will take you to? And are there any good sports bars within walking distance? How much was a taxi to the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeLotus Posted November 4, 2008 #1864 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I've read some of the posts and not finding my answers so here goes... I'm thinking of trying Hotwire for booking a hotel in the tampa area. I've found one choice that seems like it would be near the port. The description says the aquarium is a point of interest. Can anyone tell me what hotel this might be and is this a nice area to stay? If it is Downtown Tampa and 3 stars it is most likely the Sheraton Riverwalk hotel. Go to betterbidding.com and they will be able to tell you what the most likely hotel will be. We booked this one and it was decent for a one night stay and was really close to to the pier with a free shuttle that will take you there whenever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnhokie Posted November 4, 2008 #1865 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We booked the Sheraton Riverwalk on Hotwire. It was nice, we didn't spend much time there. We stayed the night before. They have a shuttle. We didn't feel like waiting for the shuttle, so we walked to Channelside for dinner and fun the night before. Then we caught a cab back, the shuttle had stopped running by the time we came back. We went downstairs in the morning and told the valet we needed a shuttle to the pier and we had one in about 15 mins. The shuttle driver was annoyed that we had such a big group and didn't book a private shuttle, but he took us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benicehavefun Posted November 5, 2008 #1866 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks Bernice for the info. My DH and I will also be staying there in January. Do they have wine and liquor right on site for a reasonable price? What is the closest grocery/liquor store that the shuttle will take you to? And are there any good sports bars within walking distance? How much was a taxi to the pier? Small amount of liquor, reasonably priced, on-site. We bought beer, iced it in the bag it came in, took it down to their little sandy "beach" and sat at the edge of the water listening to the ocean, watching birds "fish" and sipping beer and dozing in beach chairs until well after midnight. My DD and her BF took the shuttle to one of the malls to a sports bar to watch UFC fights and had a great time. Just ask at the desk and they will tell you what's near and take you there. On the day of the cruise the shuttle took us to a liquor store where we bought what we needed:cool: and the cab that the shuttle driver called for us was waiting to take us to the pier. Taxi fare to the pier was $25. We had 4 people to split the fare. I would like to add that not only was the hotel an exceptional value, but Bahama Breezes was a great time too. LOVED the Jamacaiin Jerk Chicken Wings! They weren't really wings, more like pieces of chicken, very big and meaty and delicious. Sitting outside over the water with great food, music and drinks was a perfect pre-cruise evening/night!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted November 5, 2008 #1867 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Small amount of liquor, reasonably priced, on-site. We bought beer, iced it in the bag it came in, took it down to their little sandy "beach" and sat at the edge of the water listening to the ocean, watching birds "fish" and sipping beer and dozing in beach chairs until well after midnight. My DD and her BF took the shuttle to one of the malls to a sports bar to watch UFC fights and had a great time. Just ask at the desk and they will tell you what's near and take you there. On the day of the cruise the shuttle took us to a liquor store where we bought what we needed:cool: and the cab that the shuttle driver called for us was waiting to take us to the pier. Taxi fare to the pier was $25. We had 4 people to split the fare. I would like to add that not only was the hotel an exceptional value, but Bahama Breezes was a great time too. LOVED the Jamacaiin Jerk Chicken Wings! They weren't really wings, more like pieces of chicken, very big and meaty and delicious. Sitting outside over the water with great food, music and drinks was a perfect pre-cruise evening/night!;) Thanks for the info! I picked this place because it was reasonable in January (some places were $200+) and for the views that would be a perfect start to our cruise! Glad you confirmed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted November 7, 2008 #1868 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Since we have credit card points with Hilton, we are looking for a Hilton hotel to stay precruise. They own Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Doubletree and a few others. We land at 8:00est the night before our cruise and would like to be able to eat someplace decent and have access to a liquor store. Is the Embassy Suites downtown a good option? Other suggestions? Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benicehavefun Posted November 7, 2008 #1869 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for the info! I picked this place because it was reasonable in January (some places were $200+) and for the views that would be a perfect start to our cruise! Glad you confirmed that! Your welcome! It really is a beautiful secluded property. You're at the very end of the point with nothing but ocean around you, yet close to all kinds of fun and entertainment the shuttle will take you to. We all felt that this was a steal and some what of a well kept secret. Let us know what you think when you get back. By the way, did you use the discount code I posted? Happy cruising! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted November 7, 2008 #1870 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Your welcome! It really is a beautiful secluded property. You're at the very end of the point with nothing but ocean around you, yet close to all kinds of fun and entertainment the shuttle will take you to. We all felt that this was a steal and some what of a well kept secret.Let us know what you think when you get back. By the way, did you use the discount code I posted? Happy cruising! Lisa I will let you think and post a review. It was so hard to find information on this place. That is why I'm glad to hear from you about it. I didn't use your discount because it's only valid until December and I will be there in the beginning of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorene1 Posted November 7, 2008 #1871 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I will let you think and post a review. It was so hard to find information on this place. That is why I'm glad to hear from you about it. I didn't use your discount because it's only valid until December and I will be there in the beginning of January. What is the name of this Hotel? I am looking for one. Thank You Dorene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 7, 2008 #1872 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I believe they are discussing the Sailport Resort & Suites at Rocky Point. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2CruisefromPhilly Posted April 30, 2010 #1873 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Has anyone stayed at the Sailport Hotel in Tampa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninkb Posted May 1, 2010 #1874 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Are there any Tampa hotels that allow free parking while you cruise? I know there are east coast hotels that allow free parking if you stay there the night before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopelea Posted May 1, 2010 #1875 Share Posted May 1, 2010 We stayed at the Sailport Suites in Tampa 3 nights before our cruise. It was nice to have the full kitchen. Our unit was very worn. The balcony didn't have any chairs and it felt like the floor was rotten in spots. We went to the front desk and asked for a chair....they brought us a straight back conference room chair...just one. The bugs that look like roaches, but aren't, palmento (sp?) bugs loved our room. We had at least four that we saw. The view was great. It was a little further out than I realized it would be. It was pretty quiet. There was a private party at the pool one night, but they ended pretty early and we enjoyed listening to the music. With that said, we were traveling with two other couples and their rooms were good. They were a little worn, but they were good. I guess it is the luck of the draw. Would we stay there again??? Probably not just because they are so far away from the things that we do. We went to Busch Gardens & then a 7 day cruise. I would stay closer to the port. The port area looks really nice. I hope that helps and isn't too negitive. The staff was really friendly, the grounds were clean, the view were great. We did enjoy our time there.....just felt that our room needed a little TLC. Oh and we did take advantage of the laundry rooms which were nice & clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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