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Rate based on Check-in: Feb 17, 2012 Check-out: Feb 19, 2012

Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

3 stars
513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
41 reviews
Good downtown location

Staff could not have been better. Everyone from the bellman to the breakfast chef went out of their... See full review

  • Vintage Racer
  • Dec 27, 2011
The best...but less than perfect

This was the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was large, comfortable and well furnished.... See full review

  • Tony Indy
  • Dec 27, 2011
All-suite property connected to convention center on Tampa’s harbor

Embassy Suites Tampa has a direct link to the Tampa Convention Center via sky bridge, making this hotel ideal for business travelers. Guests enjoy free cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception. The property features two-room suites and a rooftop pool overlooking Tampa Bay. Next to the hotel a stadium hosts Tampa sporting events, concerts and exhibits. The Florida Aquarium is within walking distance, plus shopping and entertainment. Tampa Cruise Port is also nearby. The hotel is perfect for groups, meetings and weddings.

Highlights
  • Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast includes omelets
  • Starbucks Coffee
  • Manager's reception in the atrium features a variety of cold beverages nightly
Rooms

The hotel's contemporary suites are designed to meet the needs of business and leisure guests. Relax in a spacious suite offering a separate living room with a sleeper sofa, armchair and well-lit work desk with ergonomic chairs. Other room features include extra outlets and high-speed Internet connection (fees apply), wet bar with mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. The bedroom offers a Suite Dreams bed by Serta, soft 200 thread-count linens and a clock radio with MP3 connection.  All suites include two 27-inch color TVs, two phones, voicemail, safe and iron with ironing board. The bathroom features marble countertops, tub with shower, curved shower rod, plush white towels and a hairdryer.

Features

There are a number of dining choices for guests at the Embassy Suites. Trolley's American Cafe offers a wide array of specialties, including gourmet grilled burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, fresh seafood and prime steaks. There is also a children's menu.  The restaurant features several wide screen flat panel TVs to watch sporting events while dining. Starbucks is located on the west side of the lobby. The made-to-order breakfast is complimentary and includes omelettes. The hotel has a fitness center and rooftop pool.

Transportation
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (20 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (40 minutes)
Local Attractions
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal
  • Channelside Bay Plaza
  • Busch Gardens
  • Adventure Island
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Florida Aquarium
  • Historic Ybor City
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Gulf Coast beaches
  • Disney World and many other Orlando attractions (about an hour)
Business
  • 9,000 square-feet of flexible space for meetings, wedding or social events
  • e-Events--a simple booking tool that allows you to book your own small meetings and events
  • Business center and meeting rooms
  • Notary public
  • Photo copying service and printer
Policies & Fees
  • No pets allowed

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Map

513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

Nearby airports
Tampa Intl Airport, (TPA), 7.00, SE, Mile; St. Pete/Clearwater Intl Airport, (PIE), 17.00, SE, Mile

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wheel Chair Access

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (41)

Ratings and reviews for Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Overall score

4.1 / 5
41 out of 41
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
Tony Indy
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Dec 27, 2011

The best...but less than perfect

This was the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was large, comfortable and well furnished. The staff was very polite and attentive. The complimentary custom breakfast was excellent! The reasons my stay was less perfect were (1) my room seemed to be near a utility room so there were mechanical noises during the night, (2) a valet confused my car with another guest, and (3) I was mistakenly billed for some bottled water in my room. Nevertheless I highly recommend the Embassy Suites and would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
Vintage Racer
Chicago
Dec 27, 2011

Good downtown location

Staff could not have been better. Everyone from the bellman to the breakfast chef went out of their way to make sure our stay went well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Bern's Steakhouse - Certainly 1 of the best in the country and possibley the best.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
Felipe de SF
San Francisco, CA, USA
Dec 7, 2011

Convenient Location

A great location at the waterfront, very convenient for a stay before or after your cruise leaving the Tampa cruise terminal. A 1/4 mile walk to either terminal 2 or 3, a waterfront restaurant row and even 1/2 mile to a large supermarket for last minute items. Hotel even has a laundry room to do last minute items before your cruise. Each room has nice ironing board and iron, Cruise Tip: roll your shirts in luggage w/a plastic hanging bag, iron them at the hotel the morning of departure and carry hanging bag with freshly ironed shirts knowing personal irons are not allowed onboard. Overall hotel is well kept, breakfast is great, pub is nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

A short walk away is a nice bowling alley (yes really) with inexpensive menu with great 'comfort food'. Also nearby over the bridge is a Publix supermarket for last minute items for your travels.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
dismade
Sarasota, FL, USA
Dec 6, 2011

worth-less

No entrance sign, had to drive around the block (not easy in downtown Tampa) the road looked like a sidewalk, $20 to valet park, bottle of water was $5, no shower cap, no place to put a suitcase, restaurant service was very slow and menu limited, just not worth $200!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
1
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

watch were the locals shop, usually off the beaten path.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
TonyOrlando
Tampa, FL, USA
Nov 23, 2011

Great family

My family and I loved the hotel. Its located downtown on the water between the Convention Center and the Forum with trolley access directly outside the hotel. We were on the18th flloor with a beautiful view of Tampa. The hotel serves an amazing cook-to-order complimentary breakfast in the morning..loved the omelets!. My kids loved the glass elevators. We have never been anything less than impressed with Embassy Suites....great for families.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
duucfho
Orlando, FL, USA
Nov 5, 2011

Very good, but still room for improvement

Embassy Suites is generally a great place to stay, and this location is no exception. The location, service, complientary cooked-to-order breakfast, and open bar in the evening are excellent features. However, the fitness center is sorely lacking: only 1 of 2 treadmills worked, and the all-in-one machine would've sufficed if it weren't missing most of it's handle attachments. Also, the mandatory $20/night valet charge adds up quickly. While the rooms are spacious & clean, the bed & sofas could stand to be a touch softer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Jackson's Bistro across the bridge is a great place to dine and unwind in the evening

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
AlJam
Atlanta, GA, USA
Nov 1, 2011

Awesome Hotel!

What a wonderful place to stay! Close to the Times Forum! Clean room! Great amenities! Got a 15% discount on food and drink by mentioning coupon on in-room menu!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Business
Orlando, FL, USA
Oct 3, 2011

Loved my stay

A beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Frankly, I couldn't believe the price. Great job Embassy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Columbia Cafe, short walk, modified menu of famous Columbia restaurant in Ybor City. Sat outside with live entertainment, great evening.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
chemical 21
South Carolina, USA
Sep 7, 2011

Great getaway

We had to move to another room due to ants, then our key card didn't work upon returning to the room at night. But the service was great and when the were fast at getting us into our room and moving us to anther one. We were glad another room was available.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
Ivy
Business
Orlando, FL
Aug 1, 2011

Great Hotel

I was very happy with the hospitality and warmth of the staff. They were extremely helpful, efficient, and courteous.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

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