| the annex houses a 2-bedroom apartment. warm rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as coffeemakers and full kitchens. there's complimentary off-street parking, in addition to guest laundry facilities and an electric vehicle charging station. some quarters feature colorful mood lighting, whirlpool tubs and/or electric fireplaces. a block from soho's shops, eateries and bars, this laid-back hotel with an annex is 3 miles from both the florida aquarium and events at amalie arena. check-in time: 3:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 15 min
Tampa Museum of Art (8 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (9 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Glazer Children's Museum (9 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. The Florida Aquarium (8 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Falcon's Fury (21 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Henry B. Plant Museum (7 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Tampa Bay History Center (7 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (13 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Adventure Island (21 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Port Tampa Bay (9 min) SheiKra (19 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (19 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (16 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Theatre (8 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Museum of Science & Industry (21 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. | 
