
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Best for meetings, convention groups, and families who want direct access to the Tampa Riverwalk and nearby attractions.
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Tampa Marriott Water Street is a large, family-friendly downtown Tampa waterfront hotel and convention hub ideal for meeting planners and families who want direct Riverwalk access. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection is a historic St. Petersburg waterfront resort with golf‑club branding, aimed at travelers who prefer a landmark, upscale St. Pete stay with marina access and a traditional resort feel.
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Best for meetings, convention groups, and families who want direct access to the Tampa Riverwalk and nearby attractions.

Best for guests who want historic, higher-end St. Petersburg waterfront lodging with on-site golf and a full resort feel.
When Tampa Marriott Water Street wins: choose Tampa Marriott Water Street if you need large, flexible event and ballroom capacity, easy walking access to the Tampa Convention Center, Amalie Arena and the Riverwalk, or if you’re traveling with kids and want a rooftop pool plus casual, varied on-site dining.
When The Vinoy wins: choose The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club if you want a historic resort property on the St. Petersburg waterfront with golf-club amenities, multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and a more traditional resort atmosphere for a relaxed stay.
Bottom line: pick Tampa Marriott Water Street for meetings, convention logistics, and an energetic downtown Tampa base; pick The Vinoy for historic-resort ambiance, golf and a St. Pete waterfront getaway.
| Category | Tampa Marriott Water Street | The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern downtown convention hotel with family-friendly features and rooftop pool | Historic Mediterranean-style resort with golf-club branding and marina access |
| Location | 505 Water Street, Tampa — on the Tampa Riverwalk and adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center | 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg — near Vinoy Park, St. Pete Pier and downtown St. Petersburg |
| Size (rooms) | 727 guestrooms and suites (hotel's published room count for events/weddings) | 356 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Age / character | Contemporary, large-scale waterfront convention property (recently redesigned public spaces) | Historic resort property with Mediterranean details and landmark status |
| Pools | One heated rooftop outdoor pool (3rd floor) with hot tub and poolside Pool Bar & Grill | Two outdoor pools (supplier listing) and poolside bar(s) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues including Anchor and Brine (seafood), Lona (Mexican), Riverwalk Terrace, PERK, Bright Ice and Pool Bar & Grill | Six restaurants and four bars/lounges including Paul's Landing and poolside options |
| Spa & wellness | No standalone spa on-property; guests may use Spa by JW® at adjacent JW Marriott via skybridge | Full-service spa offering massages and facials (on-site) |
| Meeting & event space | Roughly 50,000 sq ft of event space adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, multiple ballrooms (largest: Grand Ballroom ~17,169 sq ft) and 19–33 meeting rooms (sources vary) | Conference center and 21 meeting rooms totaling about 74,897 sq ft of event space (supplier listing) |
| Golf | No on-site golf course (not listed) | Golf course / driving range on site and golf lessons/caddy services listed |
| Known for | Convention connectivity, Riverwalk access and family-friendly amenities | Historic resort setting, marina access, golf and traditional resort dining |
Tampa Marriott Water Street sits on the Riverwalk and shares a block with major downtown venues.
Best if you want to be in the thick of Tampa’s downtown waterfront, transit and convention scene.
The Vinoy occupies a central waterfront spot in downtown St. Petersburg close to parks, museums and the pier.
Best if you prefer St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront, park access and a resort-style setting.
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a broad selection of rooms and suites aimed at families and business travelers.
Choose Tampa Marriott for larger-block availability, family-friendly room types and good convention lodging inventory.
The Vinoy lists historic and tower room types, plus larger suites and bay-view options.
Choose The Vinoy for distinctive historic rooms, bay views and a range of suite upgrades.
Tampa Marriott Water Street provides a wide, casual-to-upscale mix of dining outlets for families and groups.
Ideal for groups who want multiple on-site choices without leaving the hotel.
The Vinoy offers traditional resort dining across several restaurants and multiple bars.
Best for travelers looking for classic resort dining variety and multiple lounge options.
Tampa Marriott Water Street centers its leisure offering on a heated rooftop pool with skyline and bay views.
Good for guests who prefer a compact rooftop pool with downtown/bay outlooks.
The Vinoy presents a more traditional resort pool setup plus marina and waterfront activities.
Better if you want resort-style pool options and direct marina/water access.
Tampa Marriott Water Street ties into a larger Water Street complex for spa and fitness resources.
Good for guests who want easy fitness and spa options via the connected JW Marriott and proximity to Tampa nightlife.
The Vinoy includes an on-site full-service spa and evening dining/drink options on the resort grounds.
Pick The Vinoy for an on-site spa and a more contained resort-after-dark experience.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — larger event capacity, adjacency to the Tampa Convention Center and extensive ballroom options.

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club — classic Mediterranean-style resort, landmark property and marina/golf access.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — family-friendly programming, rooftop pool suitable for kids and multiple casual dining choices.

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club — on-site golf course/driving range, golf lessons/caddy services and resort‑scale pools.
Tampa Marriott Water Street — it has large ballrooms, extensive event space and direct adjacency to the Tampa Convention Center.
The Vinoy has an on-site full-service spa; Tampa Marriott Water Street guests use Spa by JW® at the adjacent JW Marriott via skybridge.
Tampa Marriott Water Street is explicitly family-friendly and welcomes children; The Vinoy is not adults-only and accepts families, though it presents a more traditional resort experience.
The Vinoy has a marina on site and more resort-style waterfront access; Tampa Marriott Water Street sits on the Riverwalk with water-taxi options and bay views.
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