| this opulent downtown hotel is a minute's walk from the marion street bus stop, 1 mile from the florida aquarium and 7 miles from tampa international airport. all have marble bathrooms, minifridges, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and writing desks. amenities include a fitness center, event space and free parking. a suite adds a separate sitting area. rooms and suites, decorated in the beaux arts style, feature gold overlay and ornate wood furniture. the dining room, with an original 1926 ceiling, offers mediterranean cuisine and a selection of wine. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a lobby bar and a wwii-era lounge with entertainment
Tampa International Airport 11 min
Tampa Museum of Art (7 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Henry B. Plant Museum (6 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (9 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Tampa Theatre (4 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. The Florida Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Falcon's Fury (16 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Tampa Bay History Center (6 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. SheiKra (13 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Museum of Science & Industry (16 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Glazer Children's Museum (5 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (5 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Adventure Island (15 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Port Tampa Bay (5 min) ZooTampa at Lowry Park (10 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (14 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. | 
