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1200 N Westshore Blvd
33607 Tampa
, fl - USA
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ATTRACTIONS
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International Plaza Mall - 0.5 miles
Westshore Mall - 0.5 miles
Bay Municipal Beach - 3 miles
Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers) - 3 miles
Yankees Legends Field (spring training) ? 3 miles
MOSI Museum of Science and Industry - 4 miles
Ybor Square - 4.5 miles
Downtown Tampa ? 5 miles
Florida Aquarium - 5 miles
Ice Palace (hockey) - 5 miles
Tampa Convention Center - 5 miles
Lowry Park Zoo - 6 miles
Busch Gardens - 8 miles
Tropicana Fields (Devil Rays) - 8 miles
Florida Fairgrounds - 11 miles Tampa International Airport (TPA): Approximate driving time is 3 minutes and distance is 1.5 miles. Driving directions from Tampa International: From Airport Exit, bear right to get on Spruce St. After about 1 mile, turn right on N Westshore Blvd. The hotel is on the right after about .5 miles. Getting there: The hotel offers complimentary shuttle transportation from the airport between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. daily. Use a courtesy phone in Baggage Claim to arrange a pickup. Getting around: The hotel has a courtesy van that can take guests to destinations within a 2-mile radius, subject to availability. For other destinations, there are taxis available, or guests can rent a car. Guest parking at the hotel is complimentary.
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Airport nearby
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Convention center nearby
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In business district
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In entertainment district
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Water nearby
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ROOMS
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The hotel has 237 rooms. Some rooms have a desk with a leather ergonomic chair; others have a table and chair(s). Dial-up Internet access is complimentary for the first 30 minutes.
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Internet access - complimentary
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In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
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Housekeeping (daily)
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Hair dryer
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Free local calls
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Extra towels/bedding in room
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Electronic/magnetic keys
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Complimentary toiletries
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Coffee/tea maker
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Clock radio
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Climate control
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Cable/satellite TV
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Blackout drapes
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Air conditioning
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Access via exterior corridors
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Internet access - dial-up
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Iron/ironing board
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Microwave (on request)
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Refrigerator (on request)
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Smoking rooms
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Television
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Voice mail
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Window opens
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DINING
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Gaspar’s Restaurant and Tavern - Noted for fresh seafood and marinated steaks prepared with a Continental touch. Dinner menu options might include grouper Floribbean (fresh Gulf grouper wrapped in Prosciuto, pan seared and drizzled with citrus basil sauce), shrimp Alfredo, or Chicken Athenian. Seating is in dark-green leather and dark-wood banquettes, at tables, or at the bar. Dinner served nightly except Sunday. Hibiscus Café - The café, off the lobby, is large enough to handle groups. A breakfast buffet with an omelet station is available daily. A buffet coupon is available at a discount from the front desk at check-in. Also serves dinner daily.
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
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What to expect: The hotel’s lobby has an Art Deco feel, with sweeping architectural lines, a 150-gallon aquarium, greenery, and works by local artists. A restaurant/lounge and a breakfast restaurant are off the lobby, with a small sundry shop, limited business center, and meeting rooms off to the right. The hotel’s clientele is a mix of business and leisure travelers. Amenity highlights: Conveniences include express check-in and check-out, complimentary Internet access in the lobby, a multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Complimentary shuttle service is available to the airport and other destinations within a three-mile radius. A large, clover-shaped, splash pool and sun deck provide an enjoyable respite from work and sightseeing. Insider tip: The grounds of Thomas Jefferson High School, about two blocks from the hotel on Cypress Street, offer space for running and jogging. Roland Park Elementary School, with a large playground, is behind the high school.
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The courtyard, in the middle of the five-story brick building, has tropical greenery, four-story-high trees, and seating and tables, convenient for an alfresco meal or meeting. Parking is complimentary. Expedia guests may buy a discount coupon at check-in for the buffet breakfast.
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Wedding services
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24-hour front desk
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Air-conditioned public areas
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Airport transportation (complimentary)
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Tour assistance
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Turndown service (on request)
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Wake-up calls
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Room service (limited hours)
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Security guard
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Swimming pool - outdoor
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Restaurant(s) in hotel
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Porter/bellhop
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Number of rooms: 237
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Multilingual staff
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Meeting rooms(s) (small groups)
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Limo or Town Car service available
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Laundry facilities
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Internet access in public areas - high speed
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Internet access in public areas - complimentary
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Gift shops or newsstand
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Fitness equipment
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Express check-in/check-out
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Exhibit space
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Elevator/lift
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Dry cleaning service
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Doorman/doorwoman
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Cribs available
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Conference room(s)
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Concierge services
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Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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Catering
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Business services
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Business center
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Bar/lounge
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Banquet facilities
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Ballroom(s)
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Audio-visual equipment
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ATM/banking
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RECREATION
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Dolphins swim through the Old Tampa Bay area, and hotel guests can view them by driving less than three miles to the Courtney Campbell Causeway beach area, or taking a dolphin-watching cruises. Recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Aerobics nearby
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Basketball nearby
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Billiards nearby
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Boat launch nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Golf - driving range nearby
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Golfing nearby
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Horse riding/rental nearby
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Jet skiing nearby
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Playground nearby
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Running track/path nearby
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Swimming on site
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Tennis nearby
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POLICIES
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There are no room charges for children, 12 and younger, who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit is required at check-in for incidental charges.
Pets up to 75 lbs are accepted with a non-refundable surcharge.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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Check-in time is 3 PM
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Check-out time is Noon
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Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
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Pets accepted
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