Tampa Hard Rock to Charge for Parking

[Darlene]

My next visit to my local will probably be my last. A friend told me that starting soon, they will begin charging $5 to self-park. This is the comment from their FB page:

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa Thank you for your comment. In response to your question about parking, yes it is true. We are upgrading security features at our parking garages, including the implementation of paid parking. At this time parking is still complimentary and an exact start date will be announced in the future. This update is being done to align ourselves with other 4 star, 4 diamond hotels in the nation and entertainment venues in the Tampa Bay area. Complimentary parking will be offered to Elite guests, hotel guests and guests who dine at Council Oak or Grey Salt while visiting our establishment. We hope that you'll visit us again soon.



I have some FP to use and then I'll save my money for Coushatta and other destinations. @Jeani are you still planning on going this weekend?

[zeus]

Darlene, that blows big time! First the slots won't let you play, now this. SMH

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

[Nhcris]

That totally sucks just on principle! The only casinos I have ever paid to park at were in AC, and parking is at a premium there because of the beaches so I can almost understand it. Neither of my CT locals nor Rhode Island charge, and I don't think people would stand for it. Tell them to SUCK IT @Darlene.

[treyster]

Seems casinos are intent on biting the hand that feeds them.

Seems like an admission charge

[Jeani]

My next visit to my local will probably be my last. A friend told me that starting soon, they will begin charging $5 to self-park. This is the comment from their FB page:

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa Thank you for your comment. In response to your question about parking, yes it is true. We are upgrading security features at our parking garages, including the implementation of paid parking. At this time parking is still complimentary and an exact start date will be announced in the future. This update is being done to align ourselves with other 4 star, 4 diamond hotels in the nation and entertainment venues in the Tampa Bay area. Complimentary parking will be offered to Elite guests, hotel guests and guests who dine at Council Oak or Grey Salt while visiting our establishment. We hope that you'll visit us again soon.



I have some FP to use and then I'll save my money for Coushatta and other destinations. @Jeani are you still planning on going this weekend?

@Darlene I hadn't heard that about the parking garages. That's pretty lame on their part but I guess if you want to go play you will pay the $5. We use the parking garage when there is more than one of us going but if it is just me I usually valet park for safety reasons. One time I parked in the garage and I stayed later than I wanted to (it was dark out) and I asked security to walk me out and they did and were actually glad I asked being by myself.

Yes we are still coming over on Saturday. I'm not sure when we will get there yet as I'm waiting to hear when my friends think they might be able to leave the east coast and get to my house. I'm thinking we won't leave here until 3ish maybe but I will send you a private message with my phone number so you can text me back and we can communicate. My friend who got the room also got one for Sunday night in case we decide to stay another night but I'm not sure we will or not..$$$$....if you know what I mean .....HHH

[Darlene]

@Darlene I hadn't heard that about the parking garages. That's pretty lame on their part but I guess if you want to go play you will pay the $5. We use the parking garage when there is more than one of us going but if it is just me I usually valet park for safety reasons. One time I parked in the garage and I stayed later than I wanted to (it was dark out) and I asked security to walk me out and they did and were actually glad I asked being by myself.

Yes we are still coming over on Saturday. I'm not sure when we will get there yet as I'm waiting to hear when my friends think they might be able to leave the east coast and get to my house. I'm thinking we won't leave here until 3ish maybe but I will send you a private message with my phone number so you can text me back and we can communicate. My friend who got the room also got one for Sunday night in case we decide to stay another night but I'm not sure we will or not..$$$$....if you know what I mean .....HHH

I just texted you, looking forward to finally meeting you.

[noleman]

@Darlene I hadn't heard that about the parking garages. That's pretty lame on their part but I guess if you want to go play you will pay the $5. We use the parking garage when there is more than one of us going but if it is just me I usually valet park for safety reasons. One time I parked in the garage and I stayed later than I wanted to (it was dark out) and I asked security to walk me out and they did and were actually glad I asked being by myself.

Yes we are still coming over on Saturday. I'm not sure when we will get there yet as I'm waiting to hear when my friends think they might be able to leave the east coast and get to my house. I'm thinking we won't leave here until 3ish maybe but I will send you a private message with my phone number so you can text me back and we can communicate. My friend who got the room also got one for Sunday night in case we decide to stay another night but I'm not sure we will or not..$$$$....if you know what I mean .....HHH

I just texted you, looking forward to finally meeting you.

Is there a meetup at THR this Saturday? I just got back from Vegas, but I think I might want to say goodbye too as there's absolutely no way that I'm going to pay for parking there.

[Darlene]

@noleman come on down, this will be my farewell to them also as I have no plans to pay for parking.

[noleman]

@noleman come on down, this will be my farewell to them also as I have no plans to pay for parking.

Thanks. I'll likely come by late afternoon/early evening. It's only 15 minutes from my house. Look forward to meeting you and @Jeani finally. (I can't believe I'm going to another casino less than a week out of Vegas, especially after a pretty blistering loss Monday evening at South Point, but there is no frickin' way I am ever paying for parking at THR and this is going to be my last chance for a while to stop by as I'm heading out of town for work next week and will be gone for most of the next month.

[Cyndyga]

Casinos are getting too damn greedy! Wish I didn't like playing.