Hotel prices are one of the most expensive aspects of vacation planning. Between the price of the room, resort fees, valet parking, self-parking and taxes, hotel rooms have become more expensive than ever. When booking a Tampa Bay hotel for your next vacation or work trip you don't have to pay top dollar. You can save on your room in several ways, which means more money for you to spend on souvenirs, dining and entertainment.
Narrow your choice of hotels, such as five-star, luxury, resort or motel and research which ones are located in Tampa. Do this by checking the websites of your favorite hotel brands or a hotel website such as Hotels.com, which gives you a list of hotels in the Tampa area.
Join the hotel reward program for the hotel you want to stay in Tampa. Becoming a member allows you to receive offers that nonmembers do not receive. Some hotels offer members complimentary coffee from room service each morning, discounted room prices, free upgrades or free parking.
Book your room on a travel website that offers discounts on hotel rooms such as Travelocity.com or Expedia.com. To further save money by booking on a travel site, book your hotel room and flight as a package. You can save hundreds of dollars this way and even include other items to your package, such as rental cars.
Prepay for your room. Sometimes hotels offer discounts for guests who pay for their room as soon as they book rather than waiting to pay upon checkout.
