Crowne Plaza Tampa - Westshore

Pleasantly Surprised

My wife and 1 year old daughter chose this hotel since it was within 5 miles of the Florida Aquarium and avoided the downtown parking fees and higher room rates. Upon entering the hotel, I would have almost thought we were at the wrong hotel, since this place was seemingly brand new and upscale in appearance. Whatever they did in their remodel, it worked! Everything was super clean and top notch. Service was very friendly and prompt. We barely mentioned we may need a roll away for mom-in-law and within a few minutes of settling in the room, housekeeping showed up with a nice roll away bed, and it wasn't those cheapo ones that fold up, they brought it in on it's own built in dolly wheels, nice and comfy li'l bed ;) We had a room with 2 doubles, the mattresses are nice pillow tops and there must have been 10 pillows on top with different sizes and softness. The room decor is somewhat of a modern art neuvou feel... the TV is a nice 28ish inch LG flat panel. Everything was upgraded. Of all the things offered, I figure the only thing I could complain about, was the entry door squeaked like a haunted house door. The West Shore Plaza mall is within a 100 yards. VERY nice mall, all upscale also. Convenient food court if you need a bite to eat in the afternoon and evening. The hotel has a nice breakfast buffet we tried the 1st day, it was a little pricey, but that's to be expected when you dine at any hotel. You can always just drive down Kennedy and fine any number of little eateries or grocery store. If you want a VERY nice family excursion, visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, it's a very family oriented zoo with rides (animal and mechanical), petting areas, water play areas, and animal feeding areas. I highly recommend the Giraffe feeding, they're very friendly and is a perfect photo op with the kids.

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Outstanding hotel for the price we paid

We've booked 2 rooms for just 1 night because of the proximity to the Tampa airport and we just loved it. Big flat screen TVs and very nice eco-friendly light fixtures. Absolutely no complaints and for it is an outstanding hotel for the price we paid. We will definitely come back to this hotel whenever we make a trip down to Tampa.

Great Hotel

The Hotel was wonderful. Very clean. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The pool was very clean. Only one miner thing. We were never told that on Sunday they have a breakfast buffet. Everything was great.

great room for the money...

Our room had tile floors, comfortable bed with two different styles of shades on the windows. even a doctor sleep package. comes with a sweet cover for your eyes and a cd to play on the radio given to listen while you sleep. pretty sweet. hallways were dirty though..