OverviewThe Hilton Tampa Downtown, formerly a Hyatt Regency property, is situated within a 7-minute walk of the Tampa Convention Centre. The Tampa Bay Times Forum, which is a concert venue and home to the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightening, is an 11-minute walk away. This property is well located for both business and leisure travellers looking to access downtown destinations on foot.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include a 32" flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, an iHome stereo and iPod docking station, a work desk, granite and marble fixtures in the bathroom, a coffeemaker, a safe, blackout curtains, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one king bed or two double beds and select rooms feature a view of the pool area.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a separate sitting area. Select suites also include a 42" flat screen TV, a sofabed and/or a kitchenette. Suite bedrooms are furnished with one king bed.
Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms for a fee of $9.99 per 24 hours. Self-parking is available on site for an additional fee of $16 per night, while valet parking is available for $20 per night. Pets under 75 lbs are permitted for an extra charge of $100 per stay.
The on-site 211 Restaurant and Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Room service is also available. There are several other restaurants located within a 5-minute walk of this hotel.
Other on-site amenities include a rooftop sun deck, a hot tub, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness centre, event space, a 24-hour business centre, an ATM, baggage storage, a concierge desk and safe deposit boxes.
The Tampa Museum of Art is an 11-minute walk away, while the Florida Aquarium is 18 minutes away on foot. Busch Gardens Tampa is about a 30-minute drive away, while Lowry Zoo is between 15 and 20 minutes away by car. Clearwater Beach is about a 45-minute drive away.
The Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about a 15-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests described enjoyable overall experiences at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and well appointed, while a few guests specifically mentioned that their beds and pillows were comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, responsive and helpful service.
Many guests found the hotel conveniently located for accessing downtown attractions on foot. One reviewer thought that the airport was also easily accessible from this property.
Several reviewers enjoyed the on-site restaurant and lounge.
A few guests thought that this hotel offered good value for the money spent.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.1 out of 5, with 85% of 397 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #65 out of 159 hotels in Tampa, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 99 reviews.
