The Westin Tampa Bay is located on Rocky Point Island. Elevate your spirit in our soaring 16-short waterfront building with it's incredible view, spanning Old Tampa Bay and the scenic Coutrney Cambell Causeway, to the skyline of Westshore. Each of our rooms feature contemporary decor and refeshing ammenites. Find a journey of culinary delights and savory moments for breakfast, lunch and dinenr in the AQUA Bar & Grille, our contemporary waterfront restaurant.
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Local Attractions:
Gulf Beaches (St. Pete, Clearwater, Ft. Desoto)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Lightning
New York Yankees Spring Training
International Plaza
Lowry Park Zoo
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
May 6, 2013
Luis d, San Antonio, Texas, United States | Trip type: Friends getaway
I travel a bunch and enjoy staying at some amazing hotels. This Westin blew me away. Every staff member made it their goal to make sure my group and I...
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I travel a bunch and enjoy staying at some amazing hotels. This Westin blew me away. Every staff member made it their goal to make sure my group and I were taken care of throughout our 3 day stay. Every one of them. What a great group!!! The hotel itself is fantastic with views and amenities galore. Add the staff to the facility and its nothing short of fantastic. Book your stay and enjoy. It's as good as it gets. Thanks « less
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Management response from westintampabaygm, General Manager
Hello Luisd,
Please allow me to, on behalf of our entire Staff, to thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience. Your kind words and 5/5 rating are very much appreciated and certainly provides inspiration for all of us to continue to provide the level of service that is nothing less than personal and instinctive. We look forward to your return visit!!
Be Well, Ron General Manager
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“Lipstick on a Pig.”
May 6, 2013
Jeff K, Tampa, Florida | Trip type: Family
Quite possibly one of Tampa's most beautiful new hotels, it is consistently considered a top hotel destination in Tampa. Then, you meet the staff.
I was recently involved in a...
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Quite possibly one of Tampa's most beautiful new hotels, it is consistently considered a top hotel destination in Tampa. Then, you meet the staff.
I was recently involved in a wedding at this location, and the management (which is very tall, and silo'ed) was completely disconnected from the numerous problems that nobody seemed willing to take ownership of.
Total cost? About $8 Grand, and that was for 50 people. Amenities covered? Wedding terrace, small reception area, food and liquor. (Go over your time limit of 11 O'Clock, and not only will the amenities turn back into pumpkins, but you'll be charged $50 an hour.) No rooms were included, no special considerations, nothing.
The night before the wedding, I did not have a card the hotel was willing to accept (having already paid $8,000 for the wedding.) I was given assurances that I could check in the night prior, and check out the following day with cash. Wrong. My best man was forced to use his credit card for incidentals (damages, charges to the room.)
Upon check out, they did not notify me I had a balance due, indicating they would comp the room. As a result, my best man was charged for my room. They refused to refund his money until I paid the rate, several days later - (which is an illegal practice.)
Management refused to be engaging, the catering manager was sullen, moody, and often hands-off in her responses to issues that needed consideration, citing "that's not my job," or "we don't do that."
Hospitality of a Best Western, with the ambiance of a Trump Tower.
If you don't mind staff who refuse accountability, this is a beautiful hotel. Just don't allow anything bad to happen to you, because they won't do anything to provide you the level of service you might expect. « less
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Management response from westintampabaygm, General Manager
Hello JeffK,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with the feedback from your experience at The Westin Tampa Bay. We take our guest comments very seriously and always strive to provide comfortable and friendly accommodations along with exceptional service that leaves only positive memories. I’m sorry to hear that we may not have met these expectations during your stay and very special event with us. I apologize for the shortcomings and can assure you that all of your comments have been taken constructively and steps have already been taken to correct them. I would like invite you to contact me directly to discuss the less than satisfactory service you received so that I may personally review these areas with our team members. Thank you again for sharing your review and I hope to hear from you soon. Be Well, Ron General Manager
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“Lovely Wedding Destination”
Apr 30, 2013
BeaandRich, Tampa, FL | Trip type: Family
The staff made us feel like they were part of our family celebration. My nieces' wedding was wonderful and for anyone coming into town we will recommend the Westin for...
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The staff made us feel like they were part of our family celebration. My nieces' wedding was wonderful and for anyone coming into town we will recommend the Westin for their stay. Our room was spotless. « less
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Management response from westintampabaygm, General Manager
Dear BeaandRich,
Thank you very much for your kind words regarding your recent stay with us. Attending a joyous event such as your niece's wedding is certainly an opportunity to create some great memories. I am happy to hear that we were able to be a part of those memories. Please visit us again soon and Be Well. Regards, Ron General Manager
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“love & Hated”
Apr 26, 2013
Paige R, Iowa City, Iowa | Trip type: Family
My husband, daughter & I stayed at this hotel. When we arrived they parked our car which was rather nice even though the guy who parks the vehicle's didn't seem...
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My husband, daughter & I stayed at this hotel. When we arrived they parked our car which was rather nice even though the guy who parks the vehicle's didn't seem like he cared much for his job. The only reason why we ended up stay at this location was because we arrived a day early and our original hotel was booked and we wouldn't be able to get in till our Original time and date. Totally understandable and it was memorial weekend so all the hotels were booked and this one just so happen to have a room available so we grabbed it. So anyways when we walked thru the doors to the front desk I instantly got a vibe that I wasn't going to be happy. People were staring at us like we were trash. Considering me just drove for 21hrs with a 2 yr old, we didn't look all the great but NOT trash. It was extremely high class which was perfectly fine but even when the front desk guy was a little confused when we booked our room I knew instantly I wasn't going to sleep well. However the hotel was BEAUTIFUL and the it was so nice and clean . When we finally got up to our room I was blown away. Gorgeous view and extremely comfortable beds. The bath had a huge shower and the bathroom was a good size. The room itself was perfect size. BUT as we got settled in we were going to order food but it was so costly! we went ahead and said oh well we are on vacation we will go ahead and order. Glad we did! It was to die for!! the food was perfect!!!!!! However the door across the hall had 2 dogs who wouldn't STOP barking all night and u could hear them scratching at the door. Nonstop all night!! I barley slept and keeping my daughter asleep was impossible because of the dogs! We called the front desk they said they will let us know what they can do considering dogs were not allowed. They called and said they checked it out and there was no dogs. They clearly didn't bother to even look because they never stopped barking. I even knock on whomever they were door and no one answer. even other guest were coming out of there rooms wondering why there were dogs and they couldn't sleep either so I knew that the front desk clearly were not doing their jobs. I couldn't wait to check out and leave and go to our first hotel. it took forever to check out!! They charged my card for things that we never ordered or got. So that took forever to clear up. Finally when the valet arrived with our car it had bird poop all over it!! How disgusting!!! I was livid but kept my mouth shut and wanted out of there asap! After our vacation was completely done and over with and we arrived back in Iowa I went to the bank because something wasn't adding up correctly. I talked to my banker she printed off checking account papers and the hotel charged us 200$ more for who knows what?? I called them and nothing was getting resolved till I pointed out that the card my husband gave was mine and they didn't even ask my permission to authorize it. So as soon as that was said they gave us our money back and I was glad to FINALLY be done!! So needless to say it was not worth the hassle!!!! we will NOT EVER be returning back to this hotel. « less
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Management response from westintampabaygm, General Manager
Dear PaigeR, Your feed back is very much appreciated and I can understand why the title of you review is "love and hated". It appears that we fell short in some areas and then exceeded your expectations in others. I apologize for the shortcomings and can assure you that all of your comments have been taken constructively and steps have already been taken to correct them. We will also continue to monitor and respond to barking dogs who are left unattended by less condiderate guests than yourself although the pet policy which they sign at check in clearly states that this is prohibited!!!. Your compliments will also be passed along to our team and I would like to express their appreciation in advance.
Be Well, Ron General Manager
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“Anniverssary trip”
Apr 21, 2013
Stevojax, Jacksonville, Florida
Boomed this hotel months well in advanced. We arrived to a snotty welcome by the front desk staff. We chose this hotel because we had never stayed at a Westin...
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Boomed this hotel months well in advanced. We arrived to a snotty welcome by the front desk staff. We chose this hotel because we had never stayed at a Westin and had been excited to see their Heavenly Bed. This was our 2 year Wedding Anniverssary trip, I called ahead of time to ask if they would put us in a nice room. For a small upgrade you would get the "Indulge Experience" which included breakfast, parking, chocolate covered strawberries, champagne and rose petals and daily breakfast included.
Once in the room, it wasn't what I expected. There were fake rose petals, no champagne, no strawberries and the bed was hard as a rock! I ran down to the front desk and the red head snotty front desk clerk wanted nothing to do with me so I ordered to see the manager. He admitted the package was messed up. So now the flowers, champagne, parking & strawberries would all be on the house. That was a nice gesture.
Pool is inside & 24 hr. it's too small. Wifi isn't free. Breakfast is fine. Nice view from room but for what you pay for you don't get a good experience, from what I read online we should have stayed at the Holiday Inn next door which gets crazy good reviews.
Management response from westintampabaygm, General Manager
Stevojax, Thank you for sharing your unfortunate experience and please accept my sincere apologies for a disappointing 2nd year wedding anniversary. We obviously dropped the ball and for that I will not offer any excuses but instead say that I am sorry and assure you that steps have been taken to avoid this from happening again. I am pleased to see that you appreciated the gesture, on behalf of the hotel, to not charge you for the items mentioned. However, we hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with the level of service that is nothing short of personal and instinctive. Please feel free to contact me directly and I would be pleased to handle your arrangements personally. Best Regards, Ron General Manager
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Measuring 425 square feet (39 square meters), this room overlooks the water. Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, as well as bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. Request an in-room massage. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. A safe, a laptop-compatible safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Traditional two doubles
Two Double Beds
Measuring 370 square feet (34 square meters), this room overlooks the water. Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, as well as bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. Request an in-room massage. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. A safe, a laptop-compatible safe, and a desk are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Junior Suite
One King Bed
Measuring 425 square feet (39 square meters), this room overlooks the water. Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, as well as bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch LCD TVs is offered for your entertainment. Request an in-room massage. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. A safe, a laptop-compatible safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Traditional king
One King Bed
Measuring 370 square feet (34 square meters), this room overlooks the water. Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, as well as bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch LCD TVs is offered for your entertainment. Request an in-room massage. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. A safe, a laptop-compatible safe, and a desk are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Two Room Suite
One King and One Sofa Bed
Measuring 850 square feet (79 square meters), this room overlooks the water. Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, as well as bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 42-inch LCD TVs is offered for your entertainment. Request an in-room massage. This room is outfitted with a kitchenette. A safe, a laptop-compatible safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Westin Tampa Bay
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Breakfast in room
Central location
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Free local calls
Garage
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Licensed bar
Mini bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Quiet location
Radio in room
Restaurant
24 hours room service
Safe in rooms
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Swimming pool - indoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
Valet Parking
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Show Pet Policydogs welcome under 45 lbs.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Westin Tampa Bay
Tampa International Airport 3 miles
Hotel provides complimentary shuttle to and from 24 hours a day
Taxi est. cost: $12
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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Based on 238 traveler reviews 
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Rooms
“Hospitality Gold”
“Lipstick on a Pig.”
“love & Hated”
Wheelchair Accessible Two Doubles
Junior Suite
Traditional king
Two Room Suite