Davis Islands, Florida, is an archipelago made up of two islands near Tampa, Florida. The islands boast original Mediterranean-style architecture, parks, yacht club, tennis club and pedestrian paths spanning most of the land area. Davis Islands is a particularly desirable place to live, and its scenery, buildings and beaches make it a desirable place to vacation as well. For visitors to the area, accommodations in nearby Tampa offer convenient access to Davis Islands.
The Westin Tampa is in downtown Tampa on Harbour Island, a small, landscaped island offering a refuge from the city. Harbour Island is only a few minutes' drive from Davis Islands. The Westin Tampa is home to a full-service business center, outdoor pool, 13 meeting rooms, fitness center, parking facilities and an on-site restaurant. Guest rooms and suites at the Westin feature custom beds, cable televisions, bathrooms, desks, coffee makers, mini bars, refrigerators, safes and Internet access. As of September 2010 rates begin around $220 per night.
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 South Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-229-5000
starwoodhotels.com
The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is a large, luxury hotel overlooking Tampa Bay, less than a mile from Davis Islands and adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. On site are a huge event space, three restaurants, fitness center, rooftop pool, spa, meeting rooms, valet parking and a full-service marina that holds 32 boats. The hotel's 719 guest rooms and suites feature high-speed Internet, bay or city views, flat-screen cable televisions, coffee facilities, desks, bathrooms and telephones. Suites also include living rooms, sleeper sofas and luxury amenities. As of September 2010 rates begin around $150 per night.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
700 S. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-221-4900
marriott.com
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center is an upscale, all-suite hotel just moments from Davis Islands in downtown Tampa. The hotel has a fitness center, business center, event space, pool, cafe, Starbucks, valet parking, nearby beaches and is directly linked to the Tampa Convention Center. Suites range from the King Suite to the Governor's Suite and feature cooked-to-order breakfast, room service, free magazines, cable televisions, telephones, blow dryers, custom bedding, microwaves, irons and ironing boards. As of September 2010 rates begin around $180 per night. (See References 4)
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 S. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-769-8300
embassysuites.com
For a more intimate, out of the way vacation experience, visit Equus Meadow Inn in Tampa, about seven miles from the center of Davis Islands. Equus is a bed and breakfast in a country cottage near downtown Tampa, so you get the best of the country and the city. Nearby activities include canoeing, hiking, biking and horseback riding, which Equus offers on-site from their riding center. The two room suites include the Carriage House Cottage Suite, with a custom king-sized bed and over 500 feet of living space, and the Meadowlook Private Quarters, with a balcony overlooking the pond and queen-sized bed. Full, private breakfast is served each morning. The beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg are only a few minutes away. As of September 2010 rates begin around $139 per night depending on room choice and season.
Equus Meadow Inn
6812 George Road
Tampa, FL 33634
813-806-5566
equusmeadowinn.com
