The Westshore Grand

The Westshore Grand immediately distinguishes itself from the city’s larger convention hotels by its brand and its location. As a Tribute Portfolio hotel, its identity is built on character and a boutique, independent feel. This property is not a sprawling, anonymous tower; it is a 325-room upscale hotel defined by its sophisticated, modern Florida-inspired design and a more exclusive, service-driven atmosphere.

Its strategic placement in the heart of the Westshore Business District defines its purpose. This district is Tampa’s primary commercial and retail center. The hotel is a prime destination for high-level corporate travel, executive meetings, and groups who prioritize immediate access to the area’s corporate headquarters and Tampa International Airport, which is only three miles away and serviced by a complimentary hotel shuttle.

The hotel’s most prominent and celebrated feature is its on-site dining, anchored by one of the country’s most famous restaurant concepts: Shula’s Steak House. This is not a typical hotel restaurant; it is a high-end destination in its own right, themed around the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ “Perfect Season.” It provides planners with a legendary, turnkey venue for impressing clients, hosting VIP dinners, or celebrating a major team success. This, combined with the attached “No Name Lounge” and the lobby’s illy Café, creates a vibrant social and culinary scene within the hotel itself.

A second major distinguishing feature is the hotel’s rooftop pool. Located on the 9th floor, this pool deck offers spectacular, panoramic views of the Tampa Bay, providing a stunning and memorable backdrop for outdoor receptions and networking events, or simply a tranquil escape for guests.

The hotel’s event spaces are scaled to match its more exclusive feel, offering over 14,000 square feet of function space. The 5,046-square-foot Bayshore Ballroom is the main venue, capable of hosting banquets for 420 or a theater-style meeting for 500. This space is perfect for regional conferences, elegant weddings, or as a central hub for a company’s sales meeting. It is supported by a collection of smaller, well-appointed rooms, such as the Westshore and Poinciana rooms, ideal for focused breakout sessions and board meetings.

The 325 guest accommodations reflect the hotel’s modern aesthetic. A key feature in many rooms is the floor-to-ceiling windows, which fill the spaces with natural light and offer expansive views of the city, the courtyard, or the hotel’s interior atrium. The rooms are appointed with pillowtop bedding, premium bathrobes, and comfortable workstations, designed to serve as a productive and restful retreat for the business traveler.