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Westin Tampa Harbour Island Review

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Westin Tampa Harbour Island

Member Rating: * 1.0 | Rate It
  • Price range: $$$-$$$$
  • Location: Tampa

Fodor's Review:

Few folks think of the islands when visiting Tampa, but this 12-story hotel on a 177-acre man-made islet in the Bay is just an eight-minute walk or short drive from downtown Tampa, the St. Pete Times Forum, and the convention center. The rooms are decorated in whites and bright colors and many have terrific views of the water or the downtown skyline. Service is attentive. There's a marina, and you may use the extensive health and fitness center and 20 tennis courts at the Harbour Island Athletic Club, next door, for $17 daily. Pros: Close to downtown but doesn't feel like it; trolley from hotel to the convention center or to the electric streetcar (TECO) station (from which you can travel to Channelside, the Florida Aquarium, or Ybor City). Cons: Not the best choice if you want the freedom to roam the Bay area.

  • Hotel Details: 299 rooms, 19 suites
  • In-room: safe, refrigerator (some), Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, laundry service, parking (paid), some pets allowed, no-smoking rooms.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
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Member Reviews & Ratings:

Thumbs down to the Westin

Posted by bgpoll from New York on 1/23/09
Don't go to the Westin. The room was very depressing and looked like a prison in a communist country. Bleak, gray-green walls. Bathroom was in desperate need of a good cleaning-and that's when we first walked in. Service was equally bad. Called the front desk and let it ring for 20 times. No one picked up. When we made the reservations, we were promised free breakfast and free parking because my husband goes to Westin Hotels often. We actually had the confirmation in writing. The hotel refused to honor it. We left the next morning and explained the reason why. They couldn't have cared less. Went to the Hyatt near the Tampa airport. Delightful hotel. Everything was perfect.

Room: 1.0 Atmosphere: 1.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 1.0

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