why would you get a 1 BR place?  Get a 2 BR apt, furnish your room to your taste, share the living/dining area furnishing cost, and put a dead-bolt lock on your BR door.  Make sure your 'roomie' knows to keep the public area neat and clean.  She can do what she wants in her own BR.

Other than using hotels slightly less highly rated that you prefer, that's about the only other option I can think of.

Swim

You book a more economical hotel during the season

You eat it.

You raise your rates to cover it all.

You split it w/ your clients

Personally I'd be okay with a 3 star hotel. However, if it's a girl i really want to see and she is more comfortable in a 4 star, I'd split the difference.

And I'm no messy chick let's work something out snookums xox

hotelrates up her usually go way down in the colder weather months, especially on weekends.  I know this doesn't solve your FLA problem, but we'd get to see you more often!

There are lots of options in the Tampa area.  Hate to suggest you lower your hotel standards, but you might have to do it.  PM me and I will suggest some places to go.

Swim

down.  Stay away from beachfront hotels who do charge way more than they are worth because tourists are willing to pay.  Afterall, with the drapes closed, the view doesn't matter.  However, the view of your hot bod is priceless.

Hotels near I-95 should be less expensive than those in the trendy tourist areas or beach.

Do what we do----- I am in SoFla as you are--

Meet your locals at a Hotel/Motel they secure for the pleasure of seeing you ! Sure is working for us !!!!