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Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels
200 North Ashley DriveTampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-2222
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- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
7 reviews for Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
7 reviews in English
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Review from Chad H.
Marietta, GA
1/3/2010 4 photos
While probably not the nicest downtown hotel it is probably the friendliest and because of that I will be looking at the Sheraton first when I go back to Tampa.
Pros
Friendliest staff in town
Rooms were HUGE
Convenient to Channelside, Ybor City and Raymond James Stadium
Free shuttle to anywhere within 3 miles
Cons
$16 a day parking -
Review from Joyce L.
1/1/2012
It wasn't till a recent experience that I realize Sheraton Tampa Bay kicks ass over some of their sister establishments.
I stayed here in August 2011 during the International Dragon Boat Championships (yes really, there is such a thing). There were also a few other events in town during that time, and the hotel was at full capacity.
The staff at this Sheraton did everything they can to alleviate crowding. One example, there were waits of up to an hour for breakfast on day one of team practices, so the next day they implemented extra lines AND an express line where you can pick up your buffet items to go.
They were also very generous in allowing teams to congregate at various parts of the hotel - this was really important as that meant we could hold nightly team meetings.
The fitness centre and pool/ jacuzzi is sensational, and the rooms are extremely spacious.
One criticism is that free WiFi was only available in the lobby so often the lobby was quite crowded... even in the middle of the night when some of my college age teammates are catching up on homework.
In combination of the onsite staff's attentiveness, cleanliness and convenient location - I would absolutely stay here again if I'm in Tampa. -
Review from Ben P.
San Francisco, CA
2/22/2011
You know what I haven't done in awhile? Taken a review and wrapped a song around it. You know why I haven't done that in awhile? Because it makes the review really long and I think it annoys the fark out of many of you. See? I DO care about you people from time to time. But that doesn't mean the mood doesn't strike me from time. So, let's reach a compromise.
Step one: you open the linky http://www.youtube.com... in another tab.
Step two: you pause the video and just wait for the whole thing to load so it doesn't stop or anything while you listen. No need to full-screen it or anything, since you'll be looking at this with the music in the background.
Step three: I'll write, and the handsome guy will sing. You read when he's not singing (which will happen) and you listen (and stop reading) when he is singing. (Or, you know, you can be really daring and try to both at once.)
What on earth am I doing in Tampa? It's an interesting story, and I'll tell you sometime. Aristotle and others have expounded on the fundamental forces that motivate the actions of humans (fear, greed, revenge, etc.). All I can say is that there has never really been any question about what my fundamental motivator is. It seems odd to have most of everything you do explained by one word, but there's a reason these theories are several millenia old and still analyzed by the learned professions: they hit pretty close to the mark.
Now, that's not to say that, once you put your finger on your fundamental motivator, everything suddenly becomes clear or makes sense. Not that simple, I'm afraid. Thus, for example, sometimes you find yourself at a Sheraton in Tampa. Now, you may have booked the Sheraton because you got steered towards the Embassy Suites and recoiled in elitist horror, and instead booked what you anticipated was a reasonably upscale hotel. Ha! Fooled you, sucker! All I can is that the key cards brag about the Sheraton chain's "$6 billion makeover," and my only reaction is to wince thinking what the place must have looked like before.
Now, the room is clean, and the people thus far have been pretty nice, and the location is really very good if you have business is this part of Tampa. But for $230/night, I really do expect a bit more. Now, if I wanted a nonrefundable, pay-in-advance rate, I could have saved maybe $30/night, but that still doesn't equate to what I'd call an inexpensive rate.
The drinks in the bar are reasonably strong, although I can still type. As soon as I find something in the restaurant that's actually pleasantly edible, I'll let you know. What I know thus far is that you can cross the chicken casadilla, buffalo wings, and club sandwich off that list (and, honestly, how do you screw up a club sandwich?) (I've had a few meals here, so don't get the wrong idea).
As for the song, all I can say is that if that's what they carve on my tombstone, I'll be okay with it. -
Review from Janene H.
8/18/2009
I liked the fact that this hotel was only a short walk from the forum and right on the water (even though our room was street view). All the employees we encountered were courteous and accommodating. The room was clean and the bedding and beds comfortable. The AC kept the room nice and cool but even on the 6th floor we had no trouble hearing every fire truck and police car that passed on the street below, siren wailing. The sound must have carried up from between buildings.
The hotel also seems to struggle when near capacity; the valet was often overwhelmed as were the restaurants. At one time the line for check in was to the door! Cars waiting to be parked were hanging out into the street and the line for breakfast was 20 deep. Needless to say we walked toward the forum to the Marriott for breakfast and got right in for a nice buffet. I also noticed while in the Marriott how much nicer it seemed from the lobby (they had a Starbucks!). I think we'll look into staying there for our event next time! -
Review from Dan R.
Chattanooga, TN
2/14/2010 1 photo
Very courteous and helpful staff. I was lucky that I called the day I was to arrive after midnight, because they were overbooked. They saved me literally the last room in the joint. It's no wonder it was the last room; it had a mini-jackhammer-style noise coming through the vents. The next morning, the shower had three inches of standing water after five minutes. I had shit to do, so I explained that there needed to be another room waiting for me when I got back that afternoon. They were very accommodating and apologetic, putting me up in a deluxe king with a great view for the next two nights.
The amenities were alright. The shuttle was useful and the driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. They had a good-looking fitness center I promised myself I would use, but never did. No complimentary breakfast--the restaurant downstairs was fair to blah. Note to Janene: the restaurant does serve starbucks, but who cares? The breakfast fare kind of sucked, but the one dinner I had there was decent. My biggest complaint: insanely crappy wi-fi. I had to be in the bathroom just to get a low-quality signal. The plug in ethernet cables did not work, even after talking to "their" (outsourced) tech support. The computers downstairs were not much better. My room the last two nights was cool--nice balcony, plenty of channels on TV, and a comfortable bed.
Overall, terrific staff, but the facilities need improvement. -
Review from CHRISTINA C.
Kissimmee, FL
10/17/2010
Reliable inexpensive and clean. No problems, no miracles, cheap cab to Ybor. would stsy again if the situation dictated.
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Review from LAUREN C.
Orlando, FL
1/23/2011
Leaves a lot to be desired. While the guest rooms are comfortable, there's no room service after 11, not even a late night menu. The common areas are outdated and drab. Not all was bad - I did enjoy the large patio off our room. But in terms of downtown hotels, stick with the Westin on Harbour Island or the Embassy Suites.
