
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Best for downtown sightseeing, convention or event groups, varied on-site dining, and family stays with a rooftop pool.
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Tampa Marriott Water Street is a large waterfront downtown Tampa hotel with rooftop pool, multiple restaurants, and extensive event space; read this if you want a city-bay stay close to the Riverwalk, arena, and the convention center. The Avalon Club is an upscale Clearwater Beach hotel-style resort property with about 34 suites and direct beach access; read this if you want a highly rated Clearwater Beach base with multi-bedroom suites and kitchen-equipped rooms.
Updated · about 24 miles apart

Best for downtown sightseeing, convention or event groups, varied on-site dining, and family stays with a rooftop pool.

Best for travelers prioritizing Clearwater Beach access, multi-bedroom suites with kitchens, and a high guest rating.
When Tampa Marriott Water Street wins: choose Tampa Marriott Water Street if you want a downtown Tampa base with immediate access to the Riverwalk, convention center, arena, multiple full-service restaurants, large event space, and a rooftop pool with bay views.
When The Avalon Club wins: pick The Avalon Club if your priority is staying on or steps from Clearwater Beach in suite-style accommodations (many with kitchens and private balconies) and you value a high guest-rating and a quieter beach-focus.
Bottom line: Tampa Marriott Water Street is the better fit for city-side activities, meetings, and families who want varied on-site dining; The Avalon Club is the clearer pick for a beachfront Clearwater Beach stay in multi-bedroom, kitchen-equipped suites.
| Category | Tampa Marriott Water Street | The Avalon Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large downtown waterfront hotel; active public spaces and event venues | Upscale, hotel-style aparthotel focused on beach access and suite-style rooms |
| Location | Downtown Tampa on Water Street, steps from the Riverwalk and convention center | Clearwater Beach, steps from the beach and Pier 60 area |
| Size | About 727 guest rooms and suites and extensive event space | 34 air-conditioned rooms/suites |
| Ages / audience | All-ages, family-friendly (children welcome) | All-ages (not adults-only); family groups possible in multi-bedroom suites |
| Pools / beach | Rooftop outdoor pool and hot tub (3rd floor) | Outdoor pool plus immediate beach access nearby |
| Restaurants & bars | Several full-service venues (Anchor and Brine, Lona, Riverwalk Terrace), a pool bar, café, and ice cream servery | On-site coffee shop/cafe, snack bar/deli, bar/lounge and poolside bar; no full-service signature restaurant listed |
| Spa & wellness | Spa services through Spa by JW at the adjacent JW Marriott (connected by skybridge) | Not published |
| Known for | Water Street location, large event space and multiple dining options | Clearwater Beach address, suite-style rooms with kitchens and private balconies; high guest rating (9.4) |
| Parking & access | Valet parking (fee), EV charging; close to streetcar and water taxi options | Covered self parking (surcharge) and secured parking; small property with 24-hour front desk |
| Room features | Range of rooms and suites; some rooms with balconies and Stay Well technology in select rooms | Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens in rooms; memory foam beds and private balconies |
Tampa Marriott Water Street sits on Water Street beside the Tampa Riverwalk, within walking distance of the convention center and Amalie Arena.
Choose Tampa Marriott Water Street for easy access to downtown attractions, events, and waterfront city walks.
The Avalon Club is located on Clearwater Beach, a short walk to Pier 60 and beach promenades.
Choose The Avalon Club if being on Clearwater Beach is the primary priority for your trip.
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a large mix of rooms and suites, some with balconies and specialized wellness features.
Tampa Marriott Water Street suits travelers who want varied room types near downtown venues.
The Avalon Club provides suite-style accommodations, many with full kitchens and private balconies.
The Avalon Club is strong for families or groups needing multi-bedroom suites and in-room kitchen facilities.
Tampa Marriott Water Street has several full-service restaurants and casual outlets on property.
If on-site dining variety matters, Tampa Marriott Water Street offers more full-service choices and diverse meal options.
The Avalon Club lists a coffee shop/cafe, snack bar/deli and a bar/lounge for on-site food and drinks.
Expect a smaller on-site dining footprint at The Avalon Club but the ability to self-cater from in-room kitchens.
Tampa Marriott Water Street features a heated rooftop outdoor pool with a hot tub and a pool bar on the third floor.
The rooftop pool is a city-side amenity with bay views — suited to guests staying in Tampa for local attractions.
The Avalon Club offers an outdoor pool and immediate proximity to Clearwater Beach.
If beach time is a priority, The Avalon Club places you within steps of Clearwater Beach plus a hotel pool for downtime.
Tampa Marriott Water Street combines an on-site fitness center with access to a larger spa across the skybridge and nearby entertainment.
Pick Tampa Marriott Water Street for spa treatments, fitness options, and easy access to downtown nightlife and events.
The Avalon Club focuses on beach recreation and nearby water activities.
Choose The Avalon Club when you want beach-based activities and straightforward on-site fitness.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — large event space, many meeting rooms, and proximity to the Tampa Convention Center.

The Avalon Club — steps from Clearwater Beach and Pier 60 with suite-style rooms and kitchens.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — multiple full-service restaurants, café, pool bar, and an ice cream shop.

The Avalon Club — offers 2- and 3-bedroom Deluxe Suites and Grand Suite, suitable for families or groups wanting kitchen facilities.
The Avalon Club — it’s on Clearwater Beach and within a short walk of Pier 60 and the beach promenade.
Tampa Marriott Water Street — the property has extensive event space, many meeting rooms, and is adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center.
Yes — The Avalon Club lists kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens in its suites; Tampa Marriott Water Street offers suites but kitchen-equipped multi-bedroom suites are not listed.
Yes. Tampa Marriott Water Street is explicitly family-friendly; The Avalon Club is not adults-only and offers multi-bedroom suites suitable for families.
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