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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, USA, 33602
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Welcome to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center, the only downtown hotel with a direct connection to the Tampa Convention Center by an open air sky bridge. Our beautiful 20 story atrium features beautiful channelside views with plenty of activities just a short walk from the hotel. We are connected to the Tampa Convention Center with over 50,000 sq. ft. of convention center space in addition to 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible in-house meeting space, a perfect location to hold Meetings, Weddings and Social Events. Our professional staff and their attention to detail, along with our excellent Food & Beverage service, ensure your event will be successful and memorable. Our full-service upscale hotel is just minutes from: Tampa Convention Center, Amalie Arena for concerts and special events, exhibitions and home to the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, Downtown Tampa Business District, University of Tampa, Port of Tampa and Cruise Terminals, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Museum of Art and Children's Museum, Zoo Tampa, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island theme parks. Within walking distance to the upcoming Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf. All accommodations at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center include a spacious two room suite, our famous cooked-to-order breakfast buffet and nightly Evening Reception. Looking for a dining experience like no other, TASTE, our newest beverage-centric, ingredient-driven restaurant is the place to be. Only the finest and freshest ingredients are used in every dish and curated wines and cocktails will complete your TASTE experience.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandEmbassy Suites by Hilton
Built2006
Renovated2019
Total meeting space11,010 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms360
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 9, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026
Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 7, 2026
May 24, 2026 - May 28, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Jan 14 - May 20
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,010 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,700 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
5,342 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
375
Seating capacity
375
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Campbell Boardroom
Bayside Ballroom
Bayside Ballroom II
Gandy II + Prefunction
Skyway Meeting Room II
Pre-Function

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
360
Single (1 bed)
174
Double (2 beds)
183
Suites
360
Tax rate
7.5%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Perfectly positioned in downtown Tampa and directly connected to the Tampa Convention Center via skybridge, Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown is just 9 miles (about 15 minutes) from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Driving Directions From the North: Take I-275 South to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West). Follow signs to Tampa Street, continue south, and turn right on Channelside Drive. From the South: Take I-275 North to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West). Follow signs to Ashley Drive, then left on Jackson Street, and right on Channelside Drive. From the East: Take Selmon Expressway West, exit at Florida Avenue, and turn left on Channelside Drive. Additional Transportation Amtrak Union Station is 1 mile northeast of the hotel. The TECO Line Streetcar stops just outside the hotel. Valet parking is available on-site for your convenience.
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

Local Attractions

Sparkman Wharf
Sparkman Wharf
Nightlife
1 mi
Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf is a modern waterfront area that celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
615 Channelside Dr,
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Armature Works
Armature Works
Nightlife
2 mi
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, reimagined event spaces and an exclusive coworking space.
1910 N Ola Ave
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Curtis Hixon Park
Curtis Hixon Park
Park
1 mi
The perfect urban open space for festivals and concerts, Curtis Hixon Waterfront park has a great lawn with sloped and terraced edges for optimal viewing from a distance. There is ample space for sports or outdoor yoga classes, too.
600 N Ashley Dr
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Channel District
Channel District
Recreation
3 blks
The Channel District skyline constantly changes as high-rises fill with residents, shops and restaurants. This pedestrian-friendly microcosm of Tampa Bay has everything you need, from chic waterfront eateries—many with handy public boat docks—to popular family attractions and recreation areas. Water Street Tampa, a $3-billion development, will keep the Channel District buzzing for years to come.
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Amalie Arena
Amalie Arena
Recreation
1 blk
Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champions, Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, AMALIE Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States.
401 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach
Recreation
20 mi
Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors.
Clearwater Beach, FL, US
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David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Theater
1 mi
The Straz is located in Downtown Tampa, FL on a picturesque nine-acre site along Tampa’s robust Riverwalk. One of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center provides an environment for a wide variety of world-class events. It boasts one of the nation’s leading Broadway series and is nationally respected for producing grand opera, as well as presenting a wide variety of concerts, performances and events. In a typical season, more than 600,000 patrons attend 1,500+ events at the Straz Center.
1010 N Macinnes Pl
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Glazer Children's Museum
Glazer Children's Museum
Museum
5 mins
Designed to inspire children and families by creating learning opportunities around innovative play and discovery. The Glazer Children's Museum has a combination of permanent and traveling exhibits, comprehensive programs and special events.
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Bay History Center
Museum
2 blks
Journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories. Stroll through a 1920s cigar store. Row up the Hillsborough River. Ride along with a cattle drive. Discover the stories of Tampa's early inhabitants.
801 Old Water Street
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Ybor City
Ybor City
Recreation
2 mi
Today Ybor City is one of only two National historic landmark Districts in Florida. Red brick buildings, wrought iron balconies and narrow brick street give it an old-world charm that is a refreshing change of pace. Known as Tampa's latin Quarter for over a century, Ybor City is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. Choose from a variety of cuisine - Spanish, Cuban, Itlaian, Greek & French just by strolling down LaSeptima, the main street of the historic District.
Ybor City
Tampa, FL, US
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Zoo Tampa
Zoo Tampa
Park
10 mins
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is a 63-acre nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida. In 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL, US 33604
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park
11 mi
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos with more than 12,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age.
10165 North McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL, US 33612
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Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Museum of Art
Museum
1 mi
The new Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Its spectacular 66,000-square-foot Cornelia Corbett Center building was designed by San Francisco architect Stanley Saitowitz, the building and features a shimmering pierced aluminum exterior, and state-of-the-art gallery spaces with innovative translucent ceilings and polished concrete floors.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium
Recreation
1 mi
Experience the aquarium and see why it's among the top aquariums in the world. With more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world.
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center
Convention center
1 blk
The sparkling waterfront vistas bring the warmth and light of the Florida sunshine directly into your meeting rooms at Tampa Convention Center. Our 600,000 square foot building offers 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 36,000 square foot ballroom, and 36 breakout rooms that total over 42,000 square feet of additional meeting space.
333 S. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Smoking Policy: Our hotel has a smoke-free policy. A fee of up to 300 USD will be assessed for smoking in a guest room. Our rooms are equipped with smoke sensors which will detect any smoke from marijuana, vape, tobacco, e-cigarettes, incense, candles, or any other form of combustible smoke. Pets Allowed: $75 (1-4n), $125 (5+n), 2 Pets Max, Dog/Cat Only Non-smoking property

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

72-Hour Cancellation Policy

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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