Rate based on Check-in: May 30, 2013 Check-out: Jun 1, 2013

Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

3 stars
513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
49 reviews
great place for a sporting weekend

after staying at embassy suties throughout florida, Must have to say this is one of the cleanest,... See full review

  • davo the traveler
  • Apr 29, 2013
Drink, Eat, Hockey and Sleep

Just a short walk away from the arena! The hotels restaurant and staff were amazing! The only... See full review

  • Jdwright
  • Feb 23, 2013
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.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Exercise gym
Dining
FREE breakfast
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Accessibility
Wheel chair access

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Hotel Map

27.9422 -82.4551
Nearby airports
Tampa Intl Airport, (TPA), 7.00, MI, SE; St. Pete/Clearwater Intl Airport, (PIE), 17.00, MI, SE;

Nearby points of interest

  • Tampa Convention Center: 0.1 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 0.2 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 0.3 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 0.5 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 0.6 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 0.7 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 0.7 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 0.8 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.3 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Ybor City: 1.8 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 0.1 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 0.2 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 0.3 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 0.5 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 0.6 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 0.7 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 0.7 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 0.8 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.3 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Ybor City: 1.8 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 3.8 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 4.1 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.2 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 4.8 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 6.8 mi
  • Adventure Island: 7.3 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 8.2 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 8.3 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 8.7 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 9.3 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 10.2 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 10.5 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 10.9 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 12.7 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 13.9 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 21.5 mi

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

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 (49)

Ratings and reviews for Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Overall score

4.1 / 5
49 out of 49
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Georgetown
Jun 9, 2008

Fantastic Hotel

The NEW Embassy Suites downtown Tampa was a great buy. Adjacent to trolley for easy transportation. Starbucks on site is nice too!! VEry happy with the stay.

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: Not Applicable

take the trolley to channelside and ybor city for great dining and entertainment options.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
May 26, 2007

great choice

This hotel was right acrosss the street from the convention center and just a few blocks from the port for cruises...great location! The staff was very helpful and friendly.

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

Dining was right on the water. I little on the expensive side.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Superhuper
Tennessee
Oct 12, 2009

Great cruise port location!

The suite room was excellent. We loved the seperate living space with the extra TV. The breakfast bar is the best we've ever had. The location is great if you're going on a cruise. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are quiet.

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Lima, OH
Nov 17, 2009

Beautiful and luxurious

Was there for a nursing convention. Loved the direct access to the convention center from the hotel. Was glad it was sunny and warm because access not covered at all.

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

There was more places to eat close by than expected for being downtown.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Saints Traveler
New Orleans
Nov 23, 2009

Good Experience

Nice experience. Breakfast and evening social a big plus. Location is good. Street car stop in front of hotel.

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

Reviewer score

5
Let's Go Bows!
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dec 21, 2009

Spectacular!

The Embassy Suites in downtown Tampa was the perfect hotel for our needs. We flew from Hawaii to Tampa to see our Rainbow Wahine volleyball team play for the NCAA Div. I national title. The St. Pete Times Forum, where the games were played, is within walking distance and the Convention Center is a pedestrian bridge away. A supermarket and drug store are within walking distance. On our trek to the market, we crossed a drawbridge and saw pelicans! The hotel room had living and sleeping spaces, each with its own tv. The delicious breakfast buffet served each morning was a winner. The lady making made-to-order omelets was a delight, as was our server, [...]. They started our day off happy and with a great energy boost. There's also a trolley right outside the hotel that takes passengers to nearby towns. Downtown itself is modern, safe, and clean but lacks eating establishments and things to do with families.

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

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is a substantial playground for adults. With tons of slot machines and card tables, it's hours of enjoyment. There's a food court (not that great) for a quick bite or a decent buffet for a heartier meal. The drive from downtown Tampa to the casino is about 15 minutes away by taxi.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Warren, MI
Feb 17, 2010

Tampa Convention center area

Great service, with staff seeking out if they could help with anything. The nightly Manager's reception was very nice and it allowed me to meet with associates in an informal but pleasant environment. Like the location near the Street car to Ybor!

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

Drive or take the Street car to Ybor (Dining, Shopping, Entertaonment ETC), but M to Thur the Street Car stops running at 10 PM.

Review of Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Columbus Ohio
Mar 29, 2010

First class accomodations

Nicest hotel that I have ever stayed at.Very nice room, excellent breakfast, courteous and professional staff.Made you feel like you had a million dollars.Would definitely recommend Embassy Suites to anyone.Will most assuredly stay there in the future.

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
Rattles Lenz
Naples FL
Aug 28, 2010

Great Night

We have heard about this hotel from friends and we were not disappointed. Very clean and friendly!

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
Anonymous
Fairfield CA
Oct 11, 2010

Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa

We enjoyed the hotel. The downtown location was perfect, the room was great, the staff very friendly, and the breakfast was made to order and awesome! The only drawback, was the parking, valet which was an additional charge.

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

Great location downtown Tampa.

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