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Tradewinds Island GrandvsHilton Tampa Downtown
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Hilton Tampa Downtown. TradeWinds Island Grand Resort ranks #16 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Frommer's.
Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's "The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service "Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot "With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
Hilton Tampa Downtown
Lonely Planet Gayot
Afar Magazine
Oyster
211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "With 521 rooms this hotel is geared toward business travelers." Full review
Gayot "This popular downtown lodging provides upscale, reasonably priced stays."
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Mini refrigerators are available upon request.
Afar Magazine "Awesome hotel in downtown Tampa with modern furnishings and an awesome lobby. Walking distance to the Times Forum for hockey games and concerts." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hilton Tampa Downtown is a contemporary, business-centered hotel with good leisure features." Full review
