FL Hotel prices
Feb 14, 2022, 6:44 pm
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FL Hotel prices
Are absolutely ridiculous. All over the state too. We’re talking about $700 per night at courtyards in EYW.
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
Feb 14, 2022, 6:53 pm
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Are absolutely ridiculous. All over the state too. We’re talking about $700 per night at courtyards in EYW.
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
Feb 14, 2022, 6:56 pm
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Moving this thread over to the South regional forum where members may have suggestions... but yes, I checked and EYW, OUCH. Other FL destinations where I often visit and even in peak season find rooms for under $200 a night look to be well over $300 at the moment.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Feb 14, 2022, 6:59 pm
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Florida tourist areas in the winter and spring have been stabilized as expensive for years. The entire Northeast and Midwest is shivering and wants to go to FL for Spring Break. February and March are sky high especially if you are planning now. Even the panhandle.
But Key West? Expect to pay a premium all year, but it’s really high in the winter/spring.
People booked their hotels in Key West for spring break six months to nine months ago so the higher prices are also reflective of the limited inventory left.
But Key West? Expect to pay a premium all year, but it’s really high in the winter/spring.
People booked their hotels in Key West for spring break six months to nine months ago so the higher prices are also reflective of the limited inventory left.
Feb 14, 2022, 7:05 pm
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I’m not talking about high rates at peak snow bird seasons — I know that (and even that is absurd) I’m talking about a random weekend in July or august. Still sky high.
F that. I’m headed to Mexico.
F that. I’m headed to Mexico.
Feb 15, 2022, 10:08 am
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Key West has been outrageous for a while now. Probably as a direct result of banning short term rentals for the most part. Supply shrunk.
Similar stories in other parts of Florida.
Similar stories in other parts of Florida.
Feb 15, 2022, 11:01 am
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If staying at an IHG property, you can sometimes save a little by doing a points redemption, as long as you can buy IHG points when they are on sale for 0.5¢ apiece. If you have the old Chase/IHG credit card, you will also get a 10% rebate on redemptions. If you have the newer Chase/IHG credit card, you will get the fourth night free on a points redemption. And if you are fortunate enough to have both credit cards, you will get the fourth night free and the 10% rebate. 
It still won't be a cheap stay, just cheaper than paying cash.
It still won't be a cheap stay, just cheaper than paying cash.
Feb 17, 2022, 6:35 pm
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You’re looking in the wrong place. I just tried a random few nights in July for Jacksonville in the IHG app. They seem to average $120-140 a night. Amelia Island, a favorite place, $136 for the weekend of July 15.
Feb 27, 2022, 1:42 pm
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Feb 27, 2022, 1:49 pm
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Are absolutely ridiculous. All over the state too. We’re talking about $700 per night at courtyards in EYW.
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
Most of America can’t afford these prices myself included nor would I ever pay such an absurd amount. I know simple econ 101 applies but when will this stabilize?
That’s what hotel points, and hotel credit card free nights are for. I’ve earned 3 free Hilton nights in the last two months on their Amex cards. Good at about 98% of any of their properties.
Hyatt, IHG and others have a free night with their $100 or so yearly fee. Don’t forget to check for the AARP rate, costcotravel and similar rates.
Feb 27, 2022, 1:51 pm
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Revenge travel by people who have been spending less money than usual during the last two years and don't want to travel abroad because of (constantly changing) testing etc. requirements.
Feb 27, 2022, 2:39 pm
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