Location
This family-friendly eco hotel is located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Florida, only 3.5 blocks from the Tampa Convention Center, making it one of the closest hotels to the Tampa Convention Center. The hotel also has easy access to Channelside Waterfront Entertainment District and Cruise Terminal, Ybor City, Busch Gardens, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Performing Arts Center, and Interstate 4 where guests can go to Orlando. The nearest downtown trolley stop is a 5-minute walk from the city hotel, the bus station is 30 minutes away on public transport and the Amtrack train station is around a 20-minute walk away. The sea at Tampa Bay is just a 10-minute walk from the business hotel and Lykes Park is 5 minutes away. The conference hotel is approximately 10-15 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
Facilities
Units include 521 rooms, including 8 junior suites, 14 suites, 278 single rooms and 214 double rooms, located in a 17-storey main building and a 14-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. A baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine are available. Wireless internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. There is no additional charge for an extra bed. A safe and a desk are also available. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station is also provided as standard. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 520 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the outdoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, aerobics, a spa and a solarium.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at the restaurant (smoking area, air conditioning and high chairs). A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted at the hotel: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Newspaper kiosk
Small supermarket
Shops
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Car Park
Garage
Restaurant(s) with smoking area
Laundry Facilities
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts
Café