First, for those who have never stayed at a hotel within an airport, it is incredibly easy to forget you are even at an airport while at the Tampa Airport Marriott. The anticipated noise of aircraft is negligible thanks to specially designed sound proof windows and rooms. All 296 rooms are also equipped with high speed internet access, ironing boards, and speaker phones along with many other amenities. Of course, if you want to see the aircraft and airport operations, all you have to is open the curtains in most rooms and you will have a tremendous view of runways, taxiways and all aspects of one of the nation’s major airports.
The airport hotel is a choice of many who have early flights and for those who want convenient, no hassle access to the airport. Vehicle access to the hotel is virtually as if you were approaching the airport’s terminal departure and arrival areas, but the Tampa Airport Marriott has its own adjacent convenient parking. When you check out from the hotel from the main lobby, you are literally already in the airport making it a quick trip to your favorite airline check-in. There is no shuttle, taxi to hail, no subway, just walk away from the hotel front lobby and across the imaginary line of the airport and you are on your way to your flight or the ticket counter. Rush hour traffic won’t be making you miss this flight!
The Tampa Airport Marriott’s signature restaurant is CK’s Revolving Rooftop Restaurant, now known as The View, which is visible when approaching the airport by car. The View is the circular building that sits atop the hotel on the eighth floor next to air traffic control tower. It gives customers a fantastic observation point to see nearly all of Tampa at some point during the approximately 90 minutes it takes the restaurant to revolve 360 degrees. Reservations are recommended, regardless of the time of year that you visit. I highly recommend the experience, if not for a dinner at least for a drink or for dessert.
As far as staying in shape, the Tampa Airport Marriott boasts an outdoor pool as well as a fitness center. In the fitness center you will find free weights and cardiovascular equipment.
Finally, don’t forget to ask about special stay, fly and park free promotions.
Location
The Tampa Airport Marriott is located within five miles of Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), the New York Yankees spring training complex/stadium and upscale shopping at International Plaza. In addition, downtown Tampa is a mere 10 minutes away as is MacDill Air Force Base. The Gulf Beaches of Pinellas County are 25 minutes.Rates vary greatly depending on the season, but currently run from $139 to $300 per night.
For more information call: 813-879-5151 or www.Marriott.com.
