Tampa Hotels

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:30 am

Trying to get some feedback from people drafting in Tampa of Hotels close to convention center Hyatt is sold out and I am thinking about drafting in Tampa this year instead of NY Tampa sounds appealing weather wise

Thanks

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:14 am

Grab a hotel in Clearwater- not a bad drive the morning of the draft and you are close to the Phils and Blue Jays spring training site.

Also if you are a Yankees fan the team hotel is Radisson at the airport- Big Dog I mean Big Stein owns it. No A level players stay there but Mattingly, Yogi, Reggie (up until last year), Guidry, Gossage and Whitey Ford (when in town) all stay there. The Radisson at the airport is a lot more expensive than it used to be but still affordable and in a good spot.

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:18 am

Thanks Chest Clearwater would be great if I was staying for a week Frenchys on Beach Coronas and Grouper might not make it to convention center Looking for something walkable to convention center in Tampa not familiar with Tampa but think I might change from NY to Tampa draft

Marty

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:04 am

Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Thanks Chest Clearwater would be great if I was staying for a week Frenchys on Beach Coronas and Grouper might not make it to convention center Looking for something walkable to convention center in Tampa not familiar with Tampa but think I might change from NY to Tampa draft

Marty I would suggest asking slacker dan aka Dan Satinoff- good guy and grew up in the Tampa area. I love Tampa as a town but I love it for the other areas not downtown. Didn't you finish top 5 recently? If that is the case all hotel rooms within a 100 mile radius is booked.

I see moneymaker and Kevin Deckel are on there way down in 07- sorry no easy money in Tampa- I won in Vegas and finished middle of the pack in Tampa.

If you are a yanks fan- I have some info on a charity lunch they do every year- it is pretty expensive but everyone is there and it is pretty neat. Also try to catch the Yanks on the road still a madhouse but legends is just too crowded.

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:21 am

Chest

Actually finished 3rd overall 2 years ago was in same league as Brian Moneymaker came in 3rd by 1 point I do not think Tampa is easy money what so ever Probably tougher based on spring training info first hand So all the hotels are booked lol Thanks again and if I do find that 1 hotel open I might take you up on the info for Yankee luncheon though I am not a Yankee fan Die hard Pirate fan Think Stargell and Clementes son might give Bay some protection

Marty

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:19 am

Marty - go to tampa. I need an easier road in NY

[ January 17, 2007, 12:34 PM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:59 am

Hey Mark

If I go to Tampa me and Brian will probably be in the same league I am sure Greg would love the irony Tampa League #1 MGBS 14th place Moneymaker 15th Good luck

Marty

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:21 am

Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Chest

Actually finished 3rd overall 2 years ago was in same league as Brian Moneymaker came in 3rd by 1 point I do not think Tampa is easy money what so ever Probably tougher based on spring training info first hand So all the hotels are booked lol Thanks again and if I do find that 1 hotel open I might take you up on the info for Yankee luncheon though I am not a Yankee fan Die hard Pirate fan Think Stargell and Clementes son might give Bay some protection

Marty Marty- Bradenton is not a bad ride from Tampa so take in a Pirates game or two. It is about the only spring training site in the area I have not attended- may try to take a game in there this year- I have heard pretty good things about it.

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:30 am

Hey Chest

I saw the Pirates in Bradenton about 5 years ago nice facility Mulling over going for a few days and staying in Clearwater or just coming in Thursday night if I go a few extra days I might have my girlfriend be my co manager which would of course end the relationship on the trip back to NY

Marty

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:44 am

Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Trying to get some feedback from people drafting in Tampa of Hotels close to convention center Hyatt is sold out and I am thinking about drafting in Tampa this year instead of NY Tampa sounds appealing weather wise

Thanks From Jill of our show staff:

If you go to the convention web site www.tampaconventioncenter.com they list hotels in the area. Our staff is booked at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina that is adjacent to the center according to the web site.

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:45 am

Thanks Greg

Marty

Tampa Munchers · Post by **Tampa Munchers** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:52 am

They just built a new Embassy Suites accross the street from the convention center that is nice....you also have the Waterside Marriott (pricey) and the a Courtyard Marriott downtown that are nice places to stay.