Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

This suite has a private balcony with water views. The hotel sits at 505 Water St beside the Tampa Riverwalk, so the outlook is part of what sets this category apart. The hotel notes that some of its balconies, patios and terraces may not be suitable for young children, so families with little ones can contact the property before arrival.

The suite has one king bed in the bedroom and a double sofa bed in the living area, and it sleeps 3 guests. A free rollaway/extra bed is also offered if you need it. Because the bedroom is separate from the living space, a third guest has their own area.

At 720 sq. ft., it is a true one-bedroom suite. The king bed is in its own bedroom with blackout drapes and premium bedding, and the living area holds the sofa bed. Heating and air conditioning are climate-controlled, and turndown service is part of the stay.

It suits couples wanting extra space and small families of up to three. Children are welcome, and up to 2 children aged 20 or younger can stay free in a parent's room using existing bedding. Pets are welcome too, with a non-refundable $150 fee per stay, a 50 lb maximum weight and up to 2 pets per room. Service animals stay at no fee. Guests checking in must be at least 18.

Hotel guests get the complimentary rooftop pool and hot tub on the 3rd floor. It is heated, towels are provided, and it is generally open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A Pool Bar & Grill sits beside it, and cabanas are available for an extra fee. There is also a complimentary, newly redesigned fitness center with cardio and free-weight equipment. The hotel has a 32-slip marina and offers watercraft rental.

The hotel has Riverwalk Terrace for breakfast and brunch, Anchor and Brine for seafood with a raw bar and waterfront terrace, and Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval for modern Mexican, open daily 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. PERK serves coffee and pastries, Bright Ice serves small-batch ice cream, and A La Carte offers in-room dining and grab-and-go food. Breakfast at Riverwalk Terrace, PERK and A La Carte is for a fee.

The hotel is walkable to much of downtown. Amalie Arena is roughly a 2-4 minute walk, the Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Bay History Center about 5-7 minutes, Sparkman Wharf about 11 minutes and the Florida Aquarium about 12. The free TECO Line Streetcar stops at Dick Greco Plaza Station and runs to Ybor City. The Gulf beaches at Clearwater and St. Pete are roughly 40-60 minutes by car. Tampa International Airport is about 8 miles away, around a 14-minute drive.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests need a photo ID and a credit card at check-in. The hotel is smoke-free. Valet parking is charged nightly and the rate varies by date, and there is an electric car charging station. A destination fee of roughly $33.75 per night has been quoted by one booking site. Wi-Fi is free for loyalty-program members, and other guests may be charged.