Tampa Hotels

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Tourism Site: Tampa Bay Area Accommodations
2. Frommer's: Tampa Hotels
3. Fodor's: Tampa Hotels  
4. TripAdvisor: Tampa Hotel Reviews  
5. Yahoo! Travel: Tampa Hotels & Reviews
6. WCities: Tampa/St.Petersburg Hotel Search
7. VirtualTourist: Tampa Hotels & Accommodations  

Tampa Luxury Hotels

• Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club (St. Petersburg) Phone: 727-894-1000 Google Map
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "All guest rooms, many of which enjoy lovely views of the bayfront, offer the utmost in comfort and include three phones, an additional TV in the bathroom, and bath scales."

• • Fodor's Choice   : "Rooms in the original 1925 hotel building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, have more character than others at the property, but all of the spacious units are comfortable and stylish."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• The Westin Tampa Harbour Island (Downtown) Phone: 877-999-3223, 813-229-5000 Google Map
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Rooms overlook the harbor and are hypercomfortable, with pillow-top mattresses and large bathrooms featuring dual showerheads..."

• • Fodor's Review   : "This is a good choice if you want to be downtown without actually being in the midst of the action."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina (Downtown) Phone: 813-221-4900 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "This luxurious 22-story hotel occupies downtown's most strategic location in the area's emerging Channel District -- beside the river and between the Tampa Convention Center and the St. Pete Times Forum."

• • Fodor's Review   : "At least half of the rooms and most of the suites overlook the channel to Tampa Bay; the bay itself is visible from the higher floors of the 27-story hotel."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   (Ybor City) Phone: 866-502-7529 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "The 12-story building has 250 rooms, each with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, a large bathroom with excellent lighting, and a fully stocked minibar."

• • Fodor's Review   : "Rooms are decorated with sophisticated clean lines and neutral tones. Beds have cotton duvets and many of the bathrooms have natural light via a skylight. With the casino open 24 hours, you may not see much of your room."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating  (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Saddlebrook Resort   (Wesley Chapel) Phone: 800-729-8383, 813-793-1111 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "[I]f you're interested in spas, tennis, or golf, we recommend this resort, which offers complete spa treatments, the Hopman Tennis Program (Jennifer Capriati pitches a tent here), and the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy..."

• • Fodor's Review   : "This is arguably one of Florida's premier resorts of its type, largely because it has so many things in one spot -- lots of golf, tennis, and conference space."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

Tampa Moderate Hotels

• Hilton Garden Inn (Ybor City) Phone: 800-445-8667, 813-769-9267 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "A one-story brick structure in front [of the hotel] houses the bright lobby, a comfy relaxation area with a fireplace, a dining area providing cooked and continental breakfasts, and a small 24-hour pantry selling beer, wine, soft drinks, and frozen dinners."

• • Fodor's Review   : "Rooms are business traveler-friendly, with high-speed Internet access, dual phone lines, large desks, and ergonomic chairs."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Best Western All Suites Hotel (Busch Gardens) Phone: 800-786-7446, 813-971-8930 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "This three-story all-suite hotel is the most beachlike vacation venue you'll find close to the park."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Tahitian Inn Phone: 800-876-1397 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review   : "Comfortable rooms and moderate prices are the draws at this three-story family-run boutique hotel, which underwent total reconstruction for a new classic look in 2003."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn (Ybor City) 866-206-454, 813-241-4545 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review   : "Rooms have antique furnishings, Persian rugs, and four-poster canopied beds. Most rooms have wrought-iron balconies."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

Tampa Affordable Hotels

• Best Western Crystal River Resort (Crystal River) Phone: 800-435-4409, 352-795-3171 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review   : "The property was renovated in 2004 and the rooms are nestled under large oak trees that make the place feel like the Old South."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Sleep Inn near Busch Gdns/USF (Busch Gardens) Phone: 877-424-6423, 813-988-4048 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• La Quinta Inn & Suites USF (Busch Gardens) Phone: 813-910-7500 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Quality Inn (Busch Gardens) Phone: 877-424-6423, 813-961-1000 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 4 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Red Roof Inn Tampa Busch (Busch Gardens) Phone: 813-932-0073 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

Tampa Hostels

• Hostelz.com: Tampa Hostel Review

• Gram's Place (Downtown) Phone: 813-221-0596 Google Map