Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

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Embassy Suites Hotels
8.3 (1470 reviews)
513 South Florida Avenue , Tampa , US
+1 813-769-8300

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, very walkable location near arenas and convention center
Consistently praised breakfast
Spacious, comfortable rooms and suites
Friendly and helpful staff
Good views on higher floors
Breakfast and happy hour amenities appreciated
Cons:
High parking fees and valet-only parking
Occasional housekeeping and check-in delays
Crowded breakfast with limited seating at times
Isolated cleanliness/food hygiene incident (moldy toast) reported
Elevator outages / ongoing construction in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mostly clean rooms reported by several guests but isolated issues noted (poor housekeeping, rooms not ready at check-in, one report of moldy toast in breakfast area) leading to a below-target cleanliness score.
Service
8
Service is generally friendly and helpful (multiple mentions of accommodating staff and helpful front-desk interactions), but repeated service failures (difficulty getting an iron, chaotic check-in, valet/parking problems) reduce the score slightly.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised as a major strength — centrally located, very walkable, close to arenas/stadiums/convention center and restaurants; many guests highlighted the unbeatable proximity.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable (good beds, suites praised, nice views), though a few guests noted the property is 'a little in the years' and could use updates.
Amenities
8.2
Breakfast buffet and happy hour are valued and called out as nice touches by many, but crowded breakfast service, limited seating, elevator outages and some maintenance/construction reduce the amenity experience.
Value for Money
7
Value is dragged down primarily by repeated complaints about high parking fees and valet-only parking; guests like location and breakfast but feel parking costs undermine value.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent or great and the happy hour was appreciated by many (though a few found it disappointing); overall F&B is a strong point despite isolated negative incidents.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests would return and praise location, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; isolated operational issues (parking, housekeeping, elevators) temper the otherwise positive overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Prime Location near Tampa Convention Center and Beaches

Connected to the Tampa Convention Center, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center offers easy access to both business and leisure travelers. Situated close to the beautiful beaches of St. Pete and Clearwater, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Luxurious Suites and Onsite Dining

The spacious suites feature convenient amenities like a wet bar, mini-refrigerator, and microwave, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can indulge in an ingredient-driven culinary experience at the onsite restaurant, TASTE, and start their day with a complimentary made-to-order breakfast.

Versatile Meeting Spaces and Easy Transportation Access

With 10,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, the hotel is ideal for events and weddings. Additionally, its location on the TECO streetcar line provides convenient transportation around Tampa, making it easy to explore attractions like Busch Gardens and The Florida Aquarium.

Book your stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center for a memorable Tampa experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1470 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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JOHNNIE F. • couple • us
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
7
Location was good. Taste was convenient. Breakfast excellent. Happy hour disappointing.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Had a hard time getting an iron. Asked front desk 3-4 times before getting one on the last day.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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losdoblev • family_with_children • us
7
Great location, great breakfast and happy hour was an extra bonus!
Pros:

Spacious room, loved the happy hour option and breakfast was great too. Location was everything at this hotel, super close to restaurants and very walkable.

Cons:

The parking rate was very expensive ($60 for overnight) and Valet was the only option at the hotel.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
10
Would definitely choose this hotel again, great breakfast and room.
Pros:

Perfect for walking to Benchmark Arena and Florida Aquarium, Omlets were great, friendly breakfast staff and environment. Comfortable bed with everything I needed in the room.

Cons:

My conference had arranged a special parking rate and I was not informed of it upon arrival. I was told I could pay it through the hotel or directly to the Valet parking company. Steak tacos were slim on meat for a $21 meal before tax.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Fleming • couple • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • fr
10
Emplacement
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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lopez • family_with_children • us
4
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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anthony • extended_group • gb
7
A nice hotel with good size rooms great location but can be very busy
Pros:

Good location, good size rooms. Breakfast was good quality.

Cons:

Room housekeeping was poor. Breakfast was very busy and not enough seating, some guests eating in lobby.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Chun-Wei • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mettalneo • family_with_children • ch
10
NHL Game in Tampa
Pros:

Wir waren für ein NHL Spiel der Tampa Bay Lightning in der Stadt. Die Nähe zum Stadion ist unschlagbar. Under Zimmer war im 19. Stock und wir hatten eine wunderschöne Aussicht über die Bay! Das Personal war von Anfang bis Ende immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • de
5
2 Nächte für Busch-Gardens
Pros:

Super zentrale Lage, bequeme Betten. Allerdings ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen.

Cons:

Beim Frühstück lagen verschimmelte Toastscheiben rum und frische Scheiben wurden auf die vergammelten geleckt. Eigentlich ein Grund, die Bewertung auf 1.0 zu ändern.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
9
A wonderful birthday trip
Pros:

This hotel was centrally located, and we got to do a number of things for My Daughter’s birthday.

Cons:

That I had to pay so much for parking

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jodelkis • solo_traveller • pa
10
Pros:

The food was delicious

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
6
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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selin • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dee • extended_group • us
9
Fine
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Happy hour location small

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Georgette • family_with_children • us
9
Very walkable location
Pros:

Location,staff and was clean

Cons:

Currently under construction

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
4
Not good
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Rooms were not ready at check in (530pm). We werent the only ones affected. Multiple groups were unable to get a room cause they hadnt been cleaned. We were told that we would be notified when ready and everyone was told just stand around. Total chaos.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee