Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Hotels
Westin
8.6 (820 reviews)
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard , Tampa , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Several mentions of unclean rooms, including hair in the shower and dusty furniture.
Service
9.9
Staff consistently praised for warm hospitality and excellent customer service.
Location
9.9
Great location, very walkable and close to popular areas.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms noted as outdated with stained carpeting and cleanliness issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities are decent, but the hotel could benefit from updating.
Value for Money
8.4
Location justifies the price, but cleanliness issues brought perceived value down.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast and dining options are good, though buffet was only mediocre.
Overall Experience
9
Overall experience was enjoyable despite some room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:49

Property Description

Waterfront Location and Stunning Views
Situated overlooking the harbor and next to the Tampa Convention Center, The Westin Tampa Waterside offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

Luxurious Amenities
With an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, and gym, guests can indulge in relaxation and wellness during their stay. Each modern room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, coffee-making facilities, and a work desk for ultimate comfort.

Dining Experience at Blue Harbour Eatery and Bar
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at the on-site Blue Harbour Eatery and Bar, offering a mix of casual and elegant cuisine for guests to savor.

Experience luxury and comfort at The Westin Tampa Waterside - Book your stay now!

Important information:

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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TPA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 820 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9
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Navigate25617925854 Couples
10
Valet at the Westin
Pros:

The valet team provided excellent service. They were prompt and griendly. Daivon and Nick are allstars!!

2026-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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Y9241MSbrianab Couples
10
Superstars - Nick and Daivon
Pros:

We had such a wonderful experience with valets. Daivon and Nick were so helpful and kind. They handled our car with great care and were very prompt. Very trustworthy! Thank you, Daivon and Nick!!

2026-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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I9011KSchristyb Family
10
Valet
Pros:

Valet guys were great! Quick and helpful! Shout out to Davion & Jonathan!

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Thehawaiiblonde Solo travel Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
6
Under construction that made up for it with Customer Service
Pros:

The customer service at the front desk was absolutely exceptional and truly made our stay.

The hotel is currently undergoing construction, so some of the amenities and overall experience are understandably limited. The breakfast and dinner offerings were a bit of a letdown and could definitely use improvement; however, the room service was exceptional.

What really stood out was the incredible front desk staff. Where the hotel may currently be lacking due to construction, they more than made up for it with impeccable customer service. They were welcoming, attentive, professional, and genuinely seemed to care about our experience.

Great customer service can completely change how you feel about a stay, and in this case, it absolutely did. The staff made it easy to overlook the inconveniences of the construction, and they deserve recognition for going above and beyond.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
7
732renitaw Business Greensboro, North Carolina
10
Connect Marketplace 26
Pros:

Despite the ongoing renovations during my visit, I would still rate my stay a 10/10. The majority of the front desk staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and informative, though a couple of team members could have been more engaged. The bartender was lovely and hardworking; she seemed a bit overwhelmed at times, but through no fault of her own as she was clearly navigating the challenges of the remodel. I thoroughly enjoyed my newly renovated king room. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and perfectly complemented by a beautiful water view!

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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anthonybL4762AQ Business
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

I love the westin in Tampa. I always stay here with my travels to Tampa. Great spot, great rooms.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Compass31490895336 Business Apollo Beach, Florida
2
One Hour Wait for Valet
Pros:

I requested my vehicle through the provided QR code at approximately 8:45 PM and ended up waiting nearly an hour for my car.

After submitting the request, I still had to wait in line to pay for valet service. Even after paying, I continued waiting while multiple guests who came after me received their vehicles. Eventually, I had to approach the valet staff myself to ask about my car, and it appeared that my ticket was not even being tracked properly. Only after I said something was my vehicle retrieved.

I was told the valet was understaffed, and I understand that staffing issues happen. However, waiting nearly an hour for a paid valet service, especially after following the provided process, is unacceptable. If staffing levels cannot support the number of vehicles being accepted, the service needs to be adjusted accordingly.

After being on my feet all day, spending nearly another hour standing and waiting for my vehicle was incredibly frustrating and a disappointing end to my experience.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Lesley_p_1975 Business Duncan, South Carolina
10
Can Not Say Enough Good Things!
Pros:

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel and the location. Convenientally located within walking distrance of the Convention Center for business but also for so many unique restaunts.

The hotel was immaculetly clean and the scent was so nice when you first walked in but was captured in the hallways and the room. The beds were so comfortable and the view was unbeatable.

The housekeeping team went over and beyond to ensure our stay was good and I just simply cannot say enough good things about them and the team working the valet.

My entire experience will have me recommending this property to colleagues, friends and family.

Thank you for a great experience and the most comfortable stay.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
8
847jacklynm Business
8
Westin Hotel review
Pros:

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very quiet and housekeeping staff were very thorough.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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R7967OXkimh Business Boston, Massachusetts
8
Tampa Waterside
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location, which made it very convenient for getting around and enjoying the area. The elevators were a bit slow. Even more frustrating, there was no option to use the stairs for regular access—the stairs were restricted to emergencies only. This made getting to and from the room unnecessarily inconvenient. The hotel is also under renovation and the pool is in a weird area.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Trek674288 Family
10
Valet service.
Pros:

Matt was our valet and was super friendly and helpful.

2026-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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Nelbway73 Business Miami Beach, Florida
10
Great mid stay
Pros:

Great mid stay and I’m sure the rest will be equally as well. Valet creates the experience, warm, engaging verified arrival and departure, explained the service. Warm greeti no from Kay at the front desk, shared my preferred room type was not available yet, but she had two doubles and offered that and it was perfect! She explained renovations so we knew ahead of time, and F&B credit each day. The Westin has a wonderful unique scent that lets you know you’ve arrived. I’m here for a conference and the hotel a few steps away. Already looking forward to returning

2026-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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Odyssey47392525298 Business
10
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

The Westin is always a top notch location. The pillows were so soft and comfortable. The lobby smelled so good. The room was cleaned daily and it was an overall great stay.

2026-08-24 via Tripadvisor
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Tamara couple us
10
Pros:

Everything. Love the centralized location

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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tanyamG3468CR Business Albuquerque, New Mexico
10
Amazing Valet Staff Experience
Pros:

We resided at the Westin and was treated like pure royalty from arrival until our departure. Right away we knew we were in excellent hands simply by the awesome greeting from the Valet Staff! We were greeted and blown away by the valet staff, Jonathan and Tristan, who truly earned the name "Dynamic Duo!" They operated in tandem with amazing professionalism, efficiency, precision, and trustworthiness👏👏! They should be emulated... but could NEVER be duplicated!

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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AshleyY136 Family Asheville, North Carolina
10
Top notch service
Pros:

Shout out Anneliese for going above and beyond to make sure our daughter felt extra special on her birthday trip. From the sweet treats placed in our rooms to the hand written card wishing her a Happy Birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture. Your kindness doesnt go unnoticed and we are so appreciative of you!! Thank you so much from our family to you!

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Compass05753047404 Business Sarasota, Florida
10
Favorite Tampa Hotel
Pros:

Stayed in a newly renovated room. The bed was super comfortable and it was really nice.

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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randypW3857NI Solo travel Japan
10
Short and Sweet!
Pros:

In general the experience was very pleasant and uneventful, due to a number of meetings that kept me gone for the majority of my stay, as a result I had limited opportunities to interact with staff. I would say that on those few occasions, staff members were polite and professional. Cleanliness was not an issue and the overall atmosphere was positive and comfortable. Regarding the room, there were no issues however, I did request during my reservation I be given two queen beds, but was provided with one king bed on check-in, but overall due to the length of my stay, this was not a showstopper. Lastly, I'm not sure if I just overlooked it but I tend to pay with cash for items totaling $100 or less and was not able to do so on a couple of occasions as all transactions were "cashless" to my surprise.

Kind Regards,
Mr. "P"

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Guide36482357212 Business Tampa, Florida
10
Outstanding Service at The Westin Tampa Waterside
Pros:

Outstanding Service at The Westin Tampa Waterside

Our experience at The Westin Tampa Waterside was made especially memorable by the exceptional professionalism, hospitality, and customer service provided by Roberto Vasquez and Winnelle Dear.

From the planning and coordination process through our stay, Roberto and Winnelle were attentive, courteous, responsive, and genuinely committed to ensuring that our organization and guests were well taken care of. Their willingness to answer questions, address our needs, and provide assistance throughout our visit reflected the highest level of hospitality.

Their professionalism and attention to detail helped make our experience at The Westin Tampa Waterside enjoyable and successful. Service like this deserves to be recognized.

On behalf of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Desert of the Far East & Asia, we extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Roberto Vasquez and Winnelle Dear for their outstanding customer service and hospitality.

Thank you for making us feel welcomed and valued. We truly appreciate everything you did for our organization and would gladly recommend The Westin Tampa Waterside to others.

Five-star service and hospitality!

2026-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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robertdY9038BY Business
10
Had a great experience, looking forward to returning.
Pros:

I was in Tampa for a Shriner conference. The Hotel was very clean, Room was great. location was great, had a great view from my window, the Service was good as well, no issue with noise. I really enjoy my stay.

2026-08-22 via Tripadvisor