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- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown
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In Tampa for a hockey game. Hotel location is across the street from the arena and a nice walk along the river to the art museum. The room was clean, bed comfortable, and although the hotel was full of Spring breakers, was relatively free from outside noise. The breakfast was very good with ample seating for large crowds. Bring a sweater as the common areas are freezing!
This Embassy Suits has a crossing directly from the 2nd floor to the convention center. It’s location to restaurants and having a great view of the city, makes its location great for all day events. Staff is great, especially for the complimentary breakfast in the morning.
Free cocktail hour, clean spacious room. Loved it! Looking forward to free made to order breakfast
Came up for the hockey game, it is a 5 min walk to the arena. Train stop next to the hotel takes you downtown. As always the reception hour and breakfast was fantastic
The employee at check in was wonderful. Her name is Danielle and she was very helpful, patient and nice. Unfortunately, I had an issue with the room(s). The first room was next to a noisy room, it smelled and it had a handicap bathroom that needed a bit of TLC. The second room also had an odd, moldy smell and a handicap bathroom. I booked a king suite, not sure why I was given a handicap room twice but I'm assuming the other rooms had an upcharge due to the view. In the second room, they left a machine in there. I took a picture of it but I'm not sure what it was for. I'm guessing there was a water loss and they were cleaning it up. Finally, the third time's the charm . Still a bit of an odd smell but I think they're having issues with their AC. It definitely needs some maintenance. You can hear and smell it. Other than that, the hotel is very nice and has a lot of amenities. It just needs some upkeep especially to the AC!
We stayed here for a recent concert at Amalie Arena. Very short walk. Embassy Suites has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, our dining experience at the hotel was awful. We dined after the concert and the restaurant was busy, but we were seated without waiting. We were told we needed to order quickly because the kitchen would be closing. We hurriedly ordered. 50+ minutes later, no food. I approached the manager and asked to check on our order and he said the restaurant was busy so the wait shouldn't be unexpected. I asked for my order to go. 10 minutes later we received our order. The menu is not extensive and we ordered a burger and quesadilla. We now know to make alternate arrangements for food. We would stay again because of the convenient location.
Very friendly staff, room was as booked, clean and spacious. Breakfast was great ! checkout easy. Excellent overall !
Staff was friendly and diligent. First room had a plumbing issue (only scalding water in the shower) and the Engineering guy showed up within 10 minutes and worked on it for another 15-20 before deciding he couldn't be sure it would stay fixed, so he had the front desk move us to another identical suite. Friendly bartender in Trolley's. Only available breakfast is the "free" one, so had to go across the street when I missed that one day. Comfy beds, very good TV's in sitting room and bedroom, good a/c, nice views. Easy walk to waterfront, Riverwalk, Convention Center, aquarium, Amalie Arena, etc. Don't like that the only parking is valet ($24/day) but that may be a matter of taste. Only real issue was the Internet - it was hit-and-miss both via Wifi and wired. Would send browser to a 3rd party signup URL but the page never opened. The next day it seemed to work fine, at least when I again attempted to use it. The Business Center printer was on the fritz. They are doing some remodeling (new carpet, which appears to be a nice upgrade) so when that's done it will have a fresher look. Elevators can get crowded but there are 4 of them.
The lodging experience was excellent. The staff could not have been any better. I had an air conditioner problem and called the front desk and someone was there within six minutes.
I decided to spend a little extra to stay downtown. The location was great but the staff was very unfriendly. Specifically the front desk and valet. Next time I will stay at the Marriott next door.
Awesome stay and experience! We were in town for a concert at the Amalie Center and it was just a short walk away. I would definitely stay again.
First time at an Embassy Hotel, and it was a great stay.. Breakfast Buffet was outstanding, and cocktail hours did not disappoint. Trolley to YBor city and other attractions is right in front of hotel so we didn't have to drive anywhere.. Cant wait for the next stay...
Very good hotel... pool was being repaired.. breakfast is one of the best I've had in Hotels in the USA.. and I travel plenty
Great staff. The hot breakfast buffet is excellent! However, the room thermostat didn't work. The shower drain was super slow to drain and the coffee maker worked occasionally. The doors and base boards needed a thorough cleaning. Other than that I would definitely stay there again.
I paid way too much for this room and had multiple complaints. My main was that our keys didn't work the ENTIRE weekend until we were checking out. They told us they didn't have an engineer on staff in the middle of the night to fix it which is ridiculous because it was Gasparilla and at the end of the day what I paid for this room alone would have paid a weekend's salary for having an engineer overnight surely our keys not working wasn't the only thing that went wrong in the middle of the night at this hotel? Why wouldn't you just be prepared to assist your guests in any problems? So EVERY TIME ALL WEEKEND we wanted to leave our room we had to have someone assist us to get back into the room and they left us waiting at least 20 minutes at most an hour. Then the hot water wasn't working, the ice machine didn't work, the halls were covered in trash I had to wait almost an hour just to get my car out of Valet when I called ahead for it...do you just have no staff whatsoever? They had ONE front desk clerk during probably one of the busiest weekends of the year for them. Ridiculous. All in all they said they'd credit me for my stay and it's been weeks I have yet to see a credit on my account and I've called 6 times to talk to billing...no surprise I can't get ahold of anyone and no one will call me back. I wish I could have all of my money back from this stay too bad you can't get time back because I missed a ton of the events just waiting to get into my room...
Awesome Golf Trip with friends. Very clean rooms. Great Breakfast, and happy hour drinks was nice also. Thanks Leonard
Overall, the hotel itself wasn't terrible. There were greasy hair/head stains on the headboard of our bed which I thought was kind of gross. Also, during the managers reception, trash was left everywhere and there was nobody going around to pick it up which has usually been the norm at other Embassy Suites I've stayed at. I hate the mandatory $24 valet. Also, for a place that is trying to be so upscale, there were a lot of families with children staying there and I almost had my breakfast tray knocked out of my hands a few times while trying to find a table to eat at because of a bunch of unruly children running around the place.
The hotel is conviently across the street from the arena which made it easy to enjoy the concert. I felt safe walking around the hotel and everyone was very friendly. My room was on a lower level so it was a little noisy at times. Overall, I had a very relaxing and peaceful stay!
Very friendly service, staff was great from the moment we set foot on the premises. Location was great, room was clean and very comfortable.
I mistakenly booked a king suite instead of 2 doubles. I called the front desk who said they would move to a room with 2 doubles. Got into the new room and it was a king room again. Had to go to the game and didn't have time to move rooms again. I let the front desk know, who offered to move me at 11 pm. We did not move rooms and had to make it work.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Bay History Center
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool
Located in Downtown Tampa, Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown is adjacent to Tampa Convention Center and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Tampa Bay History Center. This 3.5-star hotel has 360 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Port of Tampa and Florida Aquarium are also within a short walk.
Dining
Free cooked-to-order breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the onsite restaurant for a bite to eat. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café, and chat with other guests at the free daily manager's reception.
Rooms
The 360 air-conditioned accommodations afford space to spread out with living rooms and dining areas. Guests can expect WiFi, wired Internet, and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and first-run movies. Pillowtop beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include iPod docks, sofa beds, and microwaves.
Property features
Guests staying at Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 28.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include 5 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Guest reviews for Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown
close to amalie arena
Everyone
In Tampa for a hockey game. Hotel location is across the street from the arena and a nice walk along the river to the art museum. The room was clean, bed comfortable, and although the hotel was full of Spring breakers, was relatively free from outside noise. The breakfast was very good with ample seating for large crowds. Bring a sweater as the common areas are freezing!
convenience is comfort
Everyone
This Embassy Suits has a crossing directly from the 2nd floor to the convention center. It’s location to restaurants and having a great view of the city, makes its location great for all day events. Staff is great, especially for the complimentary breakfast in the morning.
right next to amalie arena
Everyone
Free cocktail hour, clean spacious room. Loved it! Looking forward to free made to order breakfast
close to hockey
Everyone
Came up for the hockey game, it is a 5 min walk to the arena. Train stop next to the hotel takes you downtown. As always the reception hour and breakfast was fantastic
Everyone
The employee at check in was wonderful. Her name is Danielle and she was very helpful, patient and nice. Unfortunately, I had an issue with the room(s). The first room was next to a noisy room, it smelled and it had a handicap bathroom that needed a bit of TLC. The second room also had an odd, moldy smell and a handicap bathroom. I booked a king suite, not sure why I was given a handicap room twice but I'm assuming the other rooms had an upcharge due to the view. In the second room, they left a machine in there. I took a picture of it but I'm not sure what it was for. I'm guessing there was a water loss and they were cleaning it up. Finally, the third time's the charm . Still a bit of an odd smell but I think they're having issues with their AC. It definitely needs some maintenance. You can hear and smell it. Other than that, the hotel is very nice and has a lot of amenities. It just needs some upkeep especially to the AC!
close to amalie arena
Everyone
We stayed here for a recent concert at Amalie Arena. Very short walk. Embassy Suites has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, our dining experience at the hotel was awful. We dined after the concert and the restaurant was busy, but we were seated without waiting. We were told we needed to order quickly because the kitchen would be closing. We hurriedly ordered. 50+ minutes later, no food. I approached the manager and asked to check on our order and he said the restaurant was busy so the wait shouldn't be unexpected. I asked for my order to go. 10 minutes later we received our order. The menu is not extensive and we ordered a burger and quesadilla. We now know to make alternate arrangements for food. We would stay again because of the convenient location.
just one night to see a concert, perfect !
Everyone
Very friendly staff, room was as booked, clean and spacious. Breakfast was great ! checkout easy. Excellent overall !
good downtown location, reasonable rate, nice room
Everyone
Staff was friendly and diligent. First room had a plumbing issue (only scalding water in the shower) and the Engineering guy showed up within 10 minutes and worked on it for another 15-20 before deciding he couldn't be sure it would stay fixed, so he had the front desk move us to another identical suite. Friendly bartender in Trolley's. Only available breakfast is the "free" one, so had to go across the street when I missed that one day. Comfy beds, very good TV's in sitting room and bedroom, good a/c, nice views. Easy walk to waterfront, Riverwalk, Convention Center, aquarium, Amalie Arena, etc. Don't like that the only parking is valet ($24/day) but that may be a matter of taste. Only real issue was the Internet - it was hit-and-miss both via Wifi and wired. Would send browser to a 3rd party signup URL but the page never opened. The next day it seemed to work fine, at least when I again attempted to use it. The Business Center printer was on the fritz. They are doing some remodeling (new carpet, which appears to be a nice upgrade) so when that's done it will have a fresher look. Elevators can get crowded but there are 4 of them.
downtown at the convention center.
Everyone
The lodging experience was excellent. The staff could not have been any better. I had an air conditioner problem and called the front desk and someone was there within six minutes.
staff was very unfriendly
Everyone
I decided to spend a little extra to stay downtown. The location was great but the staff was very unfriendly. Specifically the front desk and valet. Next time I will stay at the Marriott next door.
