Tampa Hotels on the Water

Tampa is a destination in southern Florida that is known among divers for its spectacular artificial reefs and historic shipwrecks. Here you can come face to face with history as you explore dive sites like Indian Shores Reef, the underwater resting place of two sunken World War II Navy landing ships, or gaze at the teeming sea life that now reside in the wreckage of the tugboat "Orange". After your day of discovery, you can remember your adventure and unwind at the same time when you stay at one of Tampa's waterfront hotels.

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

Situated on the Hillsborough River, the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel offers breathtaking views from the rooms as well as from the Ashley Street Grill, the hotel's on-site restaurant. This 277-room hotel is contemporary in style and offers a wide array of modern amenities to serve its guests. Its 16 suites have separate living areas and private balconies overlooking the water. Public amenities include a riverfront deck with an outdoor swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, boat dock, full-service business center and free shuttle service to anywhere three miles or less from the hotel. The rooms are well appointed, with comfortable furnishings, free high-speed Internet access, premium cable and a complimentary weekday newspaper. Every room that overlooks the river has a private balcony.

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
200 N. Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-2222
sheratontampariverwalk.com

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel

The elegant Marriott Tampa Waterside hotel is located on the Channel Riverwalk. This 681-room hotel is open, breezy and designed in the theme of a Florida vacation getaway. Its 36 suites range in size from the spacious east luxury, hospitality, king and luxury suites to the near-palatial governor's and presidential suites. Guests are welcome to enjoy the hotel's spa, health club and pool. The hotel has three restaurants on site: Cafe Waterside and Champions serve casual fare while Il Terrazzo specializes in Italian crusine. A Starbucks is also on the premises.

Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel
700 S. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 221-4900
tourtampawaterside.com

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island is situated on a unique man-made island. The hotel is convenient to downtown Tampa as well as the convention center and boasts waterfront views from most of its rooms as well as the fitness center and lounge areas. Guests at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island can enjoy a room with city or bay views, plush bedding, dual-line telephones, premium cable and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. High-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Those traveling with their pets will take comfort in knowing that this hotel is pet friendly. There is even a dog bed option available to guests with four-legged friends.

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-5000‎
starwoodhotels.com

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Article Written By Diane Hansen

Diane Hansen has a thirst for adventure and loves to share the world through the written word. Currently, she is the feature editor for "TRAVELHOST" magazine and is working on her first novel. She graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2002 with a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She has been writing freelance since 1996.

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