- Tampa Bay offers plenty of hotels and activities along Florida's Gulf Coast.tampa image by jedphoto from Fotolia.com
The Tampa Bay area in Florida offers a wealth of attractions, shopping, arts and culture. Located along Florida's Gulf Coast, the city of Tampa has hotels that provide easy access to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld. You can head to the beach for swimming, jet skiing, beach combing or sunbathing before you return to your room to rejuvenate for your next day of adventure. - Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy staying at the luxurious Grand Hyatt, which is on 35 acres that act as a preserve for egrets and herons. Located on the upper shores of the bay, the hotel offers rooms with views of the surrounding area. Rooms have 350 square feet of luxury, including granite baths, iHome stereos with iPod docking stations, dual line phones and speaker phones along with 37-inch flat screen televisions and Internet access for an extra fee. Get some exercise in the outdoor lap or free-form pool, then head to the whirlpool to relax. You also can visit the on-site gym for a workout. Get a breath of fresh air on the nature trail that meanders through the wildlife preserve. For meals, head to one of the hotel's restaurants, including Petey Brown's for casual dining. Try Armani's for Italian cuisine and views of the bay from the 14th floor of the hotel.
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-1234
grandtampabay.hyatt.com - Suites at the Doubletree overlook Tampa Bay from the Rocky Point area and offer easy access to the Westshore Business District. The hotel has rooms for business travelers as well as family packages. Each two-room suite has a separate living area, a wet bar including a small refrigerator and microwave, and free high-speed Internet access. Some of the suites offer views of the bay. Take a swim in the heated outdoor pool, or head to the fitness center for a workout. Dining choices include the casual Galerie Restaurant, which has a breakfast buffet and a full menu for lunch and dinner. Or have lunch or dinner at the Galerie Lounge while you admire the view of Tampa Bay.
Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay
3050 N. Rocky Point Dr. West
Tampa, FL 33607
813-888-8800
doubletree1.hilton.com - Located near downtown Tampa, the rooms and suites at Sailport provide views from Rocky Point Island. The hotel offers easy access to the airport and the downtown area and has spacious one- or two-bedroom family suites including tickets to Busch Gardens or SeaWorld. Suites have full kitchens, balconies with water views and free wireless Internet access. Enjoy a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool, or head to the sandy beach. You also can play beach volleyball, tetherball and horseshoes or fish along the pier. For meals, walk next door to the Rusty Pelican or Whiskey Joes.
Sailport Waterfront Suites
2506 North Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-281-9599
sailport.com
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