The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay is housed in a towering, waterfront building with
lots of windows covering its facade and offering great bay views throughout the hotel. The open and bright
lobby is filled with natural light courtesy of large windows and has sleek, wood paneled walls and contemporary furnishings that include pale green armchairs
and couches arranged in small seating areas. A
few beach items like coral and weathered wood also decorate the area, and free newspapers are on hand, plus potted plants and flowers add a pop of color.Aqua, the on-site
restaurant and bar, has waterfront views, an open kitchen, and a beautiful walk-in
wine cellar with a chef’s table. A blue carpet covered in wavy patterns, white modern light fixtures,
and green leather chairs also adorn the area, and there are floor-to-ceiling
windows for ample natural light. At the bar, a blue countertop and leather chairs add to the beach theme, while flat-screen TVs are mounted on the
walls. The on-site Starbucks has floor-to-ceiling windows illuminating the
space along with a few wood tables and black chairs for seating. At the upper
level Westin Executive Club, tan armchairs and wood tables fill the seating areas
and there is free coffee, tea, and newspapers. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic ocean views and is filled with black wicker chairs and couches.

The Westin Tampa Bay sits
on the waterfront of Rocky Point Island, right off the highway and within walking distance of several restaurants. Westshore Plaza Mall and Tampa
International Airport are a five-minute drive from the hotel, while
International Plaza and Bay Street, Raymond James Stadium, and George M.
Steinbrenner Field are a 10-minute drive away. Tampa Convention Center, Amalie
Arena, and the Port of Tampa are a 15-minute drive, and Busch Gardens can be reached in 25 minutes.

Stylish, contemporary rooms feature soft colors paired with sleek, wooden furniture that includes work desks and headboards with built-in nightstands framing large, plush beds topped with white comforters. White armchairs and black leather desk chairs provide seating
and there are large windows filling the spaces with lots of natural light. Coffeemakers with
Starbucks coffee sit on top of cherry wood furniture, while fully-stocked
minibars are tucked inside. Mounted to the walls are 37-inch flat-screen TVs, plus all rooms have iPod docks, electronic safes, and free newspapers. Some
rooms also have fitness equipment and jack packs to hook computers
up to the TVs. Additionally, some rooms include a free continental breakfast
and free bottled water; others have kitchenettes and marvelous ocean
views. Microwaves and mini-fridges are by request only and for a fee. Large, modern bathrooms have lighted mirrors and offer both walk-in rainfall showers as well as tubs. Bathrobes and Heavenly Bath
toiletries are also provided.

Local and global seafood is
served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the upscale, waterfront
restaurant/bar, Aqua, plus there's an on-site Starbucks. Cardio
machines with digital displays in addition to a weight machine, yoga mats, and
free weights are available at the 24-hour fitness center, while the 24/7
business center has a computer and printing services, plus there are several meeting rooms and event space available. Recessed lighting and a
few wooden chairs adorn the lovely indoor pool area, and there is a small hot tub
with blue tile as well. Access to a small beach is provided, with a few white
lounge chairs for seating and boat and wave runner rentals, but guests complain the area gets highway noise. The hotel is
pet-friendly, and dogs receive a welcome kit (waste bags, rubber gloves, food, and
water bowls) in addition to a Heavenly Dog Bed; however, only dogs under 45
pounds are allowed. A free airport and area shuttle is provided, but the area
shuttle only travels to specific locations. Free Wi-Fi is only available in the
common areas and in-room for SPG members; non-members must pay a daily fee for
in-room access. Additionally, all on-site parking incurs a daily fee.