I visited the newly built Hampton Inn in Dade City, i made a reservation in advance, as i expected the hotel to be full. Much to my surprise, there were only 6 cars in the parking lot at 8pm at night, and that should have been a warning sign (when i phoned to make a reservation the hotel receptionist said it was the busiest time they had ever experienced and that i should book in advance!).

Even though the hotel was empty, the hotel receptionist (a rather portly lady with a rather firm voice) only offered to discount the rate to $120 per night. I can't see how any hotel around dade city can charge such rates, even a hampton Inn! The rates are totally unjustified.

That said, the hotel was clean, and the bed sheets were clean, however i then had problems logging on to the wi-fi, i called down to the reception, and they said the manager/ owner would look at it in the morning (pointless given they knew my booking was for one night only). The hot breakfast made a welcome change to the normal continental breakfast, though certainly not worth the extra $60 or so to the regular rates i was used to paying at other hotels in the area.