How To Find Local Accommodations:
Rates change due to the seasons here in Florida, so
be sure to call the location. I will put up the
published rates they gave me, but it is your
responsibility to make sure they are still valid-as they
change without notice! IF you have AAA, you can save
usually $10 per night off their rate. Also ask for their
business or corporate rate to get discounts. Links
on the left side will get you to the hotel location.
Travelocity is also a great resource to check,
especially if you are bringing the family along for a
vacation at the same time! The sites listed below are
all close to the airport area where classes are held.
Note* many hotels will pick you up at the airport- you
need to ask if they have that service available. Unless
you pick a hotel far away, you will not necessarily need
to rent al car.
Suites:
BEST VALUE:**Homestead
Studio Suites, Tampa/Airport, 5401 Beaumont Center
Blvd, Tampa FL 813-243-1913
This is my personal choice and is
the hotel I pick up from if you do not want to rent a
car.
Special Price is $45-49 per night
and the area is new, safe and clean. See website
as to what the rooms look like. You will only get
that rate if you book directly and say you are taking
the balloon seminar, otherwise they will charge you
$69-149 a night depending on the season. No restaurant
is attached to
location but they are close by. Rooms are equipped with
full size refrigerator, stove top and microwave. Free
use of Bally's Club/gym available 3 miles down the road
while here.
www.homesteadhotels.com Taxi from hotel to
here is approx $14 if not during rush hour. Closest
hotel to the airport.
The Suites at Mainsail, 5108
Eisenhower Blvd, Tampa Fl 33634 (813) 243-2600 website:
www.mainsailhotels.com Rates start at $129/nite for a one
bedroom villa and $149 for a 2 bedroom. Full
kitchen, living room, queen bed in each room. Lower rate
for weekly rental. GREAT if the family is coming
along! 2 miles from the airport- across from Homestead
Studio Suites.
Luxurious place with lots of amenities. Prices
constantly changing - please check!
The Sailport Resort, 2506
Rocky Point Dr., Tampa Fl 33607 (800) 255-9599 (local
813-281-9599) Waterfront suites 4 miles from airport on the bay.
$85/night 1 bedroom suite-off season, $143/night high
season website:
www.sailport.com Used to be a timeshare.
Surburban Lodge, 6902
Hillsborough Ave, Tampa FL 33634
(800) 951-7829 local: (813) 886-7799 This is a
great
choice- best value for the $. Limited units - so most of
the time they are booked. $55 per night- $189 per
week. Nice rooms with kitchenettes, 4 miles from
Tampa Airport
www.surburbanlodge.com
Nice, Affordable Rooms:
Howard Johnson Airport Stadium
Hotel, 2055 North Dale Mabry, Tampa Fl 33607 (800)
446-4656 Local: (813) 875-8818 $ 69/night 2 double beds.
Other discounts available for business travel and AAA.
Free airport pickup between 5-12 pm. Walking distance to
many nice eating establishments.
www.airporthojo.com
5 minutes from airport.
Holiday Inn Express, 4732 Dale
Mabry, Tampa Fl 33607 (813) 877-6061 $76-95
range with price negotiable for class members!!
www.hiexpresstampa.com
Best Western, 734 South Dale
Mabry, Tampa Fl 33609 (800) WESTERN local (813) 490-2378
further south towards MacDill AFB. Room $58.50/night for
double.
www.bestwestern.com
Econo Lodge, 1020 South Dale
Mabry, Tampa Fl 33609 (800)55-ECONO local 813-254-3005
Double: $52 with AAA and $60 normal rate
www.choicehotels.com
Other listings:
Hilton Tampa Airport
Westshore, 813-877-6688
Hyatt Regency 813-874-1234
La Quinta Inn, 813-910-7500
Marriott 813-287-2555
