Tampa Marriott Water StreetvsSaddlebrook Resort
Both Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina and Saddlebrook Resort Tampa are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is the choice of most writers compared to Saddlebrook Resort Tampa. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina scores 81 with approval from 5 reviewers including Oyster, Fodor's and Gayot.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
700 South Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Across from the Tampa Convention Center, this downtown hotel was built for conventioneers but is also convenient to tourist spots such as the Florida Aquarium." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of downtown Tampa’s largest and most luxurious hotels, this waterfront palace towers above the nearby Convention Center and Channelside entertainment complex."
Gayot
"Serving as the anchor to the revitalized Channel-side area of Tampa, this hotel is ideally located for visitors to The St. Pete Times Forum."
Star Service
"Located at the end of Ice Palace Drive, adjacent to the convention center and the Channelside Entertainment and Shopping Complex." Full review
Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Set on 480 rolling acres of countryside, Saddlebrook is a landlocked condominium development off the beaten path." Full review
Fodor's
"Situated about a half-hour north of downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Nestled among 480 acres of cypress shaded countryside, this luxury retreat combines fine dining and spa pampering with two 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses."
Gayot
"The emphasis here is on activity---biking, hiking and swimming, and most importantly golf and tennis."