
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Best for large groups, weddings, and travelers who want easy convention-center access and broad on-site dining.
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Tampa Marriott Water Street is a large, family-friendly waterfront Marriott next to the Tampa Convention Center and Riverwalk; read this if you need convention-capable event space, family amenities, or a central downtown base. The Tampa EDITION is a 5-star luxury lifestyle hotel in Water Street aimed at design- and service-minded upscale travelers who prioritize boutique luxury and a high-profile brand experience.
Updated · about 0.2 km apart

Best for large groups, weddings, and travelers who want easy convention-center access and broad on-site dining.

Best for travelers seeking boutique 5-star service, a compact luxury stay, and design-focused public spaces.
When Tampa Marriott Water Street wins: choose the Marriott for conferences, weddings, families, or if you want many on-site restaurants and large meeting capacities. Its rooftop pool, marina access, extensive event space, and family-oriented services are the practical reasons to pick it.
When The Tampa EDITION wins: pick the EDITION for a smaller, high-end, design-driven stay with a full-service spa, fewer rooms, and a lifestyle-hotel atmosphere—good for couples or travelers wanting a quieter luxury stay close to Tampa Riverwalk.
Bottom line: Both hotels sit in Water Street steps from the Riverwalk and many downtown attractions; pick Tampa Marriott Water Street for scale, event capability, and family amenities, or The Tampa EDITION for a refined, boutique 5-star experience and concentrated luxury services.
| Category | Tampa Marriott Water Street | The Tampa EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large waterfront convention hotel with family-friendly programming and multiple dining outlets | High-profile luxury lifestyle boutique hotel with design-forward rooms and public spaces |
| Location | 505 Water Street — adjacent to Tampa Convention Center and Riverwalk | 500 Channelside Dr. — steps from Tampa Riverwalk and Channelside/Channelside Drive attractions |
| Distance between hotels | about 0.2 km | |
| Size (rooms) | 727 guest rooms and suites (property/meeting pages list extensive room inventory) | 172 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Opening / property age | Not published | Not published |
| Pools | One heated rooftop outdoor pool (3rd floor) with hot tub, cabanas available for a surcharge | Number of outdoor pools - 1; pool cabanas (surcharge) and a poolside bar |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets including Riverwalk Terrace, Anchor and Brine, Lona, PERK, Pool Bar & Grill, Bright Ice | 3 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe (Lilac and others) |
| Spa & wellness | No standalone spa on-site; guests use Spa by JW at adjacent JW Marriott via skybridge (Spa by JW has treatment rooms and signature facials) | Full-service spa on property; spa treatments and wellness offerings listed |
| Known for | Convention and meeting capacity, waterfront event venues, family-friendly amenities | Luxury brand recognition, lifestyle design, and a quieter luxury stay near downtown attractions |
| Accessibility & practical perks | Complimentary fitness center, watercraft rental/marina, valet parking, pet policy, accessible features | Free WiFi, multilingual staff, valet parking, EV charging, accessible features — detailed accessibility listed |
Tampa Marriott Water Street sits at 505 Water Street, directly adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and Riverwalk.
Best if you want instant convention-center access, waterfront event photos, and easy Riverwalk access.
The Tampa EDITION is at 500 Channelside Dr., steps from the Riverwalk and Channelside attractions.
Best if you want a compact luxury stay within steps of the Riverwalk and Channelside dining.
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a broad selection of room types and many rooms with balcony or water views.
Best for families, business blocks and guests who need a range of room sizes and configurations.
The Tampa EDITION offers 172 individually decorated guestrooms with premium bedding and in-room tech.
Best for travelers seeking curated, design-forward rooms with 5-star finishes.
Tampa Marriott Water Street is a multi-outlet property covering breakfast through dinner, casual bites and specialty venues.
Best if you want a broad choice of on-site restaurants and casual family options.
The Tampa EDITION focuses on a smaller set of elevated dining and bar experiences within a luxury-hotel program.
Best if you prefer fewer, higher-end dining experiences curated for luxury guests.
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a heated rooftop pool and hot tub with bay views and poolside dining.
Best for families and guests who want a daytime rooftop pool with easy food/drink service.
The Tampa EDITION lists one outdoor pool, pool cabanas for surcharge, and a poolside bar as part of its lifestyle offering.
Best for guests who want a boutique, service-oriented pool experience as part of a luxury stay.
Wellness at the Marriott includes a complimentary fitness center and access to Spa by JW at the adjacent JW Marriott via skybridge.
Best if you want fitness plus access to a full-service spa and vibrant nearby nightlife.
The Tampa EDITION includes a full-service on-site spa and lifestyle-bar programming as part of its luxury offer.
Best if you prioritize an in-house luxury spa and hotel-based evening venues.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — large event space, many meeting rooms, and waterfront ballroom options.

The Tampa EDITION — smaller luxury property with design focus and full-service spa.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — family programming, kid-friendly dining choices, and a rooftop pool.

The Tampa EDITION — refined dining and lounge options, boutique scale, and individualized rooms.
Tampa Marriott Water Street — it has much larger total event space, many meeting rooms, and ballrooms sized for large groups.
Tampa Marriott Water Street is explicitly family-friendly with kid-oriented amenities and programming; The Tampa EDITION is not adults-only but is positioned as a luxury lifestyle hotel that may be quieter.
Tampa Marriott Water Street guests use Spa by JW at the adjacent JW Marriott via a skybridge; The Tampa EDITION lists a full-service spa on property.
Both are within steps of the Tampa Riverwalk, Amalie/Benchmark International Arena, and Channelside attractions — they sit very near one another in Water Street.
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