Marriott Water Street

The Tampa Marriott Water Street stands as the established centerpiece and foundational anchor of Water Street Tampa, the multi billion dollar district that has completely redefined the city’s downtown core. With 727 guest rooms, this is the second largest hotel in Tampa. It combines impressive capacity with an unbeatable waterfront location, offering a seamless and integrated experience for event planners. This property is not just near the action; it is a central component of it, physically connected to the city’s most important event infrastructure.

The hotel’s most critical feature for any large group or conference is its unrivaled convenience. The Tampa Marriott Water Street is directly connected to the Tampa Convention Center via a climate controlled, glass enclosed skybridge. This physical link transforms the attendee experience, removing all transportation logistics. Guests can walk from their hotel rooms to the convention floor in minutes, protected from the Florida heat or rain. This seamless integration makes the hotel the default headquarters for any major event at the convention center, simplifying operations for planners and maximizing time for attendees.

This property’s power is further amplified by its relationship with its sister hotel, the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, located directly across the street. Together, these two properties form a massive, unified convention campus. Planners can access a combined inventory of over 1,200 guest rooms and an immense portfolio of shared meeting spaces. This dual hotel synergy allows Tampa to host large scale, “city wide” events that require thousands of attendees to be housed in one central, walkable footprint. Groups can host a general session in one hotel’s ballroom and breakout sessions or a trade show in the other, all while enjoying the shared amenities of the Water Street district.

The hotel’s own event spaces are substantial, offering over 35,000 square feet of renovated and flexible function areas. The property features two primary ballrooms, the Grand Ballroom and the Florida Ballroom, which provide ample space for large general sessions, banquets, or exhibits. These main rooms are supported by a wide array of smaller breakout rooms, many of which offer natural light and water views, a significant upgrade from typical subterranean meeting spaces. The hotel also features unique outdoor venues, including a spacious event terrace that overlooks the channel, providing a spectacular setting for welcome receptions and networking events that capture the essence of the waterfront location.

The 727 guest rooms and suites are designed as modern, comfortable retreats. Following a comprehensive renovation, the rooms are bright, contemporary, and tech enabled, with dedicated workstations for business travelers. One of the most desirable features is that a vast majority of the rooms include private balconies. These offer guests stunning, unobstructed views of either the Hillsborough Bay and Garrison Channel or the rapidly expanding downtown skyline. For a planner, this is a significant value add, offering attendees a true sense of place and a private space to unwind.

The hotel’s amenity package is anchored by its third floor rooftop pool deck. This expansive area is a social hub, featuring a heated pool, plentiful lounge seating, and private cabanas. It offers a resort like atmosphere where guests can relax and network while enjoying views of the surrounding water and city. This deck is also home to Anchor and Brine, the hotel’s signature waterfront restaurant and bar, which offers locally sourced seafood and craft cocktails in a casual, elegant setting. Additional on site dining includes the modern American cuisine at Water Street Grill and a full service Starbucks in the lobby, providing quick and convenient options for attendees on a tight schedule.

Beyond the hotel’s immediate offerings, its location is a destination in itself. Guests are steps away from the Tampa Riverwalk, a scenic path perfect for a morning run or a leisurely stroll. The hotel is also adjacent to Amalie Arena, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, making it the ideal lodging choice for corporate groups attending a hockey game or major concert. Nearby Sparkman Wharf provides a dynamic, open air food hall and entertainment complex, offering a perfect, walkable option for team dinners or post event gatherings.