Larger hotels typically provide ballrooms for meetings, weddings and parties. They can range from intimate settings for a small number of attendees to opulent and spacious ones for grand affairs. These rooms generally come with dining options, using either outside caterers or in-house cooks. Tampa boasts several hotels with ballrooms for all occasions.
Sitting on the Hillsborough River, the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel offers a beautiful venue for weddings and other large get-togethers. This hotel can handle as many as 1,000 guests with catering for all events. Standard rooms come in traditional and deluxe, with deluxe having a balcony. Junior and executive xuites also have balconies, while the executive suite has more floor space than the junior. The Sheraton Riverwalk offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as hors d'oeuvres packages for group meetings. You have access to the fitness facility in the hotel 24 hours a day, plus the use of the swimming pool that overlooks the river.
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
200 North Ashley Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-2222
starwoodhotels.com
The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina has nearly 700 standard rooms and 36 suites, plus a combined total of 50,000 square feet of ballroom. A marina serves those with watercraft who want to venture out on the bay. The hotel has three restaurants and several bars and lounges. The Café Waterside is a casual dining room open for all meals. Il Terrazzo, somewhat more formal, offers authentic Italian cuisine amidst a warm continental décor. Only dinner is served at Il Terrazzo. The hotel also has an array of bars and lounges including a Starbucks. Take advantage of the Spa Waterside to relax and rejuvenate with a body wrap, facial and complete nail service. Paraffin hand treatments are also available. Stay in shape in the hotel's fitness center. Wireless Internet is available.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
700 S. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-221-4900
marriott.com
Located near the junction of I-75 and I-4, the Sheraton Tampa East is close to the Tampa Convention Center and the airport. The hotel offers an airport shuttle as well as shuttle service to such places as the Hard Rock Café, the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Ford Amphitheater. The hotel offers 30,000 square feet of ballroom space which can be modified to smaller rooms. Up to 750 people can be handled for any event. For fitness, the Sheraton Tampa East offers a workout facility, a basketball court and tennis courts. There is also an outdoor pool and a whirlpool for relaxing in the sun. Panfilio's Bar and Grill is located on the property for a casual dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Panfilio's.
Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610
813-623-6363
starwoodhotels.com
