Luxury hotels USF area?

[Gator Kate]

Hello,
I'm looking for suggestions on nice hotels for a weekend that the USF onsite hotels aren't available. Have
stayed at HRH and PBH and loved them both. Any ideas on something comparable in that vicinity?

[hercamore]

I believe the Renaissance at SeaWorld is a luxury hotel. I don't know of any others close to Univ/IOA.

[Margie J]

The Peabody probably qualifies also. It's located across from the Convention Center. If you have a car, the drive to USF is quick.

[Robinrs]

Kate, have you tried some of the other discount wholesale websites who have rooms on sold out days? I've used them for the Hard Rock and the HIFS.

Some of them are www.hoteldiscounts.com www.hotelkingdom.com and www.quikbook.com You might want to try them!

[SimonV]

PBH and HRH are definitely the best in the area, IMHO. The nearby Radisson Resort and the Wyndham Resort on I-Drive are both good middle-range properties, while the Peabody is probably the next best in terms of quality, but is some way further down I-Drive. The Renaissance is a lovely hotel but is another 5 minutes further south by SeaWorld.

[Shannon D]

If you decide on the Renaissance, be sure to inquire about their Florida resident rates...very good rates, (and great rates on concierge as well.)