HYATT PLACE TAMPA AIRPORT/WESTSHORE, Tampa

The hotel is located in the Westshore business district, 1 km from Tampa International Airport and 4 km from Raymond James Stadium. Busch Gardens is 21 km away, and the Port of Tampa is about 6 km from the property. Several chain restaurants - including LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Pei Wei Asian Diner - are within a 5-minute walk. Westshore Mall is roughly 1 km away. Tropicana Field is 35-40 minutes by car depending on traffic. The area is convenient for pre-cruise stays and accessing the airport, with free on-site parking and a free shuttle to the airport, though no shuttle to the cruise port or stadium.

Rooms feature air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with a bath or walk-in shower. King rooms offer walk-in showers; family rooms and quadruple rooms have multiple bed configurations (1-3 beds). Rooms are spacious with a separate sitting area, but closet space is minimal and the bathroom can feel small. The property provides a mini fridge but no in-room microwave - a microwave is available in the lobby. Rooms are soundproofed, but those facing the road or near the elevators may experience noise. Air conditioning units can be noisy, and some rooms may have a strong cleaning product smell.

Breakfast is included and features a buffet with eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon, biscuits, gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, breads, and juices. It is served in the lobby area with seating; the space can feel cramped during busy periods. The Placery offers American cuisine for lunch and dinner, and the bar serves cocktails. A snack bar and coffee house are also on site. For additional dining, LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and other chain restaurants are within a short walk.

The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round and heated when the weather is cold. Pool hours are 10 AM to 10 PM, and towels are provided. The fitness centre is complimentary and accessible around the clock. There is no spa on site. The pool area has outdoor furniture and is generally quiet, though some reports indicate occasional maintenance issues.

WiFi is free in all areas. Parking is free and on-site, with accessible spaces and no reservation required. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out and luggage storage. Laundry services are available for an additional charge. The business centre includes free fax/photocopying. Other facilities include lifts, soundproof rooms, a minimarket on site, vending machines, and a shared lounge with TV. Cribs are available on request. Security features include CCTV, key card access, and smoke alarms. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM, and complimentary Lyft/Uber service outside those hours until midnight.