Florida Regional Hotel Rates

[Harry L.]

When several of us have tried to rebook the Hampton Inn, Lakeside Village, we are being told by the manager that the $139 rate is not applicable yet because they have been unsuccessful in getting a contract signed by the Florida folks. Is this going to be handled so the published rate for that hotel will be honored? At this point our group has at least four rooms reserved, but not at the $139 rate published.
Thanks

[Bruce B.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

An answer would be appreciated.
Bruce B

[Richard M.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

Harry, Suggest you try to contact Ed Augustine of the FL Chapter for info. He's hard to reach but he tells me email is best. He should be able to help or direct you to someone who could.

Info here...

https://www.ncrs.org/contact/chapter_info.php?ch_id=mumG9Gn-nnZM-Nn0NrEx6x_QE7rtLS5LSgDB7yv-i04

Florida Chapter

Role	Assigned Person	Phone	E-mail
Chairman:	Ed Augustine	352-394-6547	ncrsfl1@outlook.com
Vice-Chairman:	Ron Ramsey	321-255-4887	laureen_ramsey@yahoo.com
Judging Chairman:	John Buchheister	410-456-4246	jpbuch@qis.net
Judging Administrator:	John Buchheister	410-456-4246	jpbuch@qis.net
Secretary:	Barbara Warren	727-799-1468	bawarren@tampabay.rr.com
Membership Manager:	Joel Stieglitz	813-760-6990	joelbbvette@hotmail.com
Membership Administrator:	Joel Stieglitz	813-760-6990	joelbbvette@hotmail.com
Newsletter Editor:	Ed Nieves	305-439-5345	nieves_1@bellsouth.net
Treasurer:	Bill Herron	941-377-0007	sebringbill@comcast.net
Contact Person:	Ed Augustine	352-394-6547	ncrsfl1@outlook.com

[Frank D.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

Ed responds to my email but Tyler Townsley made a lot of those arrangements in past years: ttownsley@sprynet.com

[Harry L.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

I have sent both Ed and Tyler emails, but have not seen a response yet. I will keep you posted if and when I do.
Harry

[Dave S.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

I have sent both Ed and Tyler emails, but have not seen a response yet. I will keep you posted if and when I do.
Harry

The Hampton Inn says they have no formal contract with the NCRS. She mentioned Ed Augustine by name. If there is some valid issue the Florida Chapter should make us all aware.

[Mark T.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

The Host Hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn only 5 miles from Sun and Fun airport
Mark

[Dave S.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

The Host Hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn only 5 miles from Sun and Fun airport
Mark

When I called they were full. Not sure what to do here.

[Richard M.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

Last year I stayed at the ....

Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites
4141 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33813

http://www.imperialswanlakeland.com/

Phone (863) 647-3000

5.9 miles from SNF. It was okay I guess not excellent, rate then was $79. It was up the street from Dunkin Donuts which helped.

I have the full hotel list from last year but the prices are likely different,

Rich

edit. Attached Hotel list from last year, if applicable.

[Rick A.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

Crestwood Estates/Suites is very nice @ $99.00/nite

[Joe M.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

If I fly in from Dallas, which airport is the closest to the Regional location that is served by SW Airlines? Will I need to rent a car or are there shuttles that I could take from airport to nearby hotels?

[Richard M.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

If I fly in from Dallas, which airport is the closest to the Regional location that is served by SW Airlines? Will I need to rent a car or are there shuttles that I could take from airport to nearby hotels?

Joe,

Tampa Int Airport is physically closer to Lakeland than Orlando Int Airport . I know SW air is serving Orlando, not sure about Tampa. I highly recommend a rental car as the Winter Regional location is in a rural area. It's about a 45 minute drive from the Tampa airport to the Sun N Fun facility taking Rte 4 then south a bit from there.

This is what the entrance looks like when you get to Sun N Fun. Do not attempt to get to Sun N Fun from the Lakeland Regional Airport Main Entrance. You MUST enter off of Medula and South Medula Rds.
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It's a big place. Here's last years Check-In info which I believe will be the same this year.
NCRS Check in directions.jpg

It's a bit of a cruise from any nearby Hotel so even if there are shuttles I'd prefer to be independent with my own Rental.

Rich

[Chuck G.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

If I fly in from Dallas, which airport is the closest to the Regional location that is served by SW Airlines? Will I need to rent a car or are there shuttles that I could take from airport to nearby hotels?

Southwest DOES fly into Tampa. The Sun N Fun venue is about half way between Orlando and Tampa.

We're staying at the Courtyard Marriott. Stayed there last year too.

Chuck

[Richard M.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

I just got a call from a friend that said some of the hotels are rapidly filling so you may want to lock in something soon.

On the other hand, I just spoke to the Imperial Swan Desk and they have no blocks setup yet for the week of the Event. I left a message for the Sales Manager regarding block rates and availability. I'll report back when I hear from him.

Last year standard rate was $90, and Event rate was $79.

Rich

[Joe R.]

Re: Florida Regional Hotel Rates

Fellow members, it is 25 minutes on I-4 back to Kissimmee where you can stay from $35.00 to $65.00 per night. Stayed last year at the Sera Lago like that last 10 years for $35.00 per night. It's not the Hilton but it's not a dump either and the restaurants and attractions are close and familiar to all my NCRS friends. Some of us are creatures of habit as we frequent and eat at the same places year in and year out! Would not miss the evening at the Catfish Hole.
Please don't let the hotels drive up their rates like they do in Carlisle, PA. Just find one of the more economical hotels and let them get a block rate or go empty!!!!!

JR