The Port of Tampa houses three cruise lines---Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America and Royal Caribbean, which take travelers to destinations like Cozumel, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Belize and Honduras. Cruisers can enjoy Tampa attractions like the Channelside entertainment district and historic Ybor City and stay close to the Port of Tampa. Several hotel options nearby the Port of Tampa put cruisers close to their ship as well as Tampa attractions.
Located about 10 minutes from the Port of Tampa, the Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore is a preferred hotel of the port. Just a short drive away from their cruise ship, cruisers can enjoy nearby Tampa attractions like the Florida Aquarium and downtown Tampa bars and restaurants. Accommodations include standard rooms with two queen or one king bed as well as two-room suites featuring a bedroom and living room. Guests can request bayview rooms to overlook the water. The Embassy Suites offers a complimentary breakfast and manager's reception during happy hour, so cruisers can grab a bite to eat or a cocktail before setting sail.
Embassy Suites Tampa: Airport/Westshore
555 North Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
813-875-1555
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Just 1 mile away from the Port of Tampa, the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina has 719 rooms with views of Tampa Bay and the city. Guests can reserve standard rooms, concierge-level rooms and suites with queen or king beds. The hotel has three restaurants, including the casual Café Waterside, Italian Il Terrazzo and Champions Sports Bar. Guests enjoying the hotel's outdoor pool can order food and drinks from the Pool Bar and Grill. The hotel offers car rental onsite for those cruisers who want to explore Tampa before or after their vacation.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
700 South Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-221-4900
marriott.com
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island is just over 1 mile from the Port of Tampa. Situated on Tampa's waterfront, the hotel offers double and king standard rooms as well as two suite styles---the corner suite and luxury suite. Westin guests can stop by the casual restaurant 725 South or the bar, open from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Guests can soak up the rays before or after their cruise at the hotel's outdoor pool or work out in its fitness center.
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 South Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-229-5000
starwoodhotels.com
