A striking silhouette along the Channel Riverwalk, the Tampa Marriott Waterside hotel overlooks Tampa Bay in the heart of Downtown near Ybor City, located adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. This world-class downtown Tampa hotel boasts 50,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space with complete business services as well as a full-service spa and several delicious restaurants such as Caf Waterside and Champions, making it perfect for work or play. Part of the Channelside District, our downtown Tampa Marriott hotel is amongst the most luxurious of hotels near Ybor City, with newly renovated rooms and suites offering private bay or city view balconies. After a busy day, unwind in one of our lounges or enjoy culinary excellence at Il Terrazzo. For the ultimate relaxation, try our Spa, Jacuzzi, or rooftop pool Boaters can dock and stay using our 32 slip full service Marina at the exclusive downtown Tampa Marriott Waterside hotel near Ybor City.LocationThe hotel is centrally located in Tampa's downtown business district, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. It is within walking distance of the Ice Palace Sports Arena, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium and the Performing Arts Center. It's 2 miles from Ybor City, Tampa's historic Latin district with exciting nightlife, trendy cafe's and eclectic shopping.Distance1 kms to city centre14 kms to the airport (tampa international airport)35 kms to the airport (st petersburg-clearwater international airport)1 minute walk to the nearest metro station2 km to the nearest station (amtrak)1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop1 km to the nearest fair siteClose to the beachRoomsThe rooms are large and offer a modern decor with upscale furnishings. The bathrooms are large with marble vanities and are well appointed.RestaurantCafe Waterside - Enjoy American favorites from our Tampa Channelside restaurant's relaxed settings, perfect for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Champions Sports Bar - Hearty food served at our Channelside Tampa restaurant's lively Sports Bar atmosphere for lunch and dinner with a unique, authentic sports pub ambience complete with tennis court flooring. Il Terrazzo - Offering Italian specialties for dinner, this fine dining restaurant in downtown, Tampa provides an intimate ambience with authentic cuisine that will taste as if it's directly from Northern Italy. Pool Bar & Grill - Discover a relaxing setting for beverages and sandwiches enjoyed poolside for a unique and convenient downtown Tampa restaurant experience. Starbucks Coffee Bar. Lobby Bar - Snacks, sandwiches and appetizers.ExteriorThe hotel is a beautiful, very modern, hi-rise structure that overlooks the city to one side, and the beautiful water channels and bay from the other.LobbyThe lobby is large and has a magnificent design and decor. The muted tones along with the lofty atrium truly give the lobby a rich ambiance.