• Tampa Bay has several bayfront hotels where the city's visitors can find lodging.skyline image by hapa7 from Fotolia.com
  
  The Florida city of Tampa is a sprawling city located on the western coast of the state, bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The Tampa Bay area is named for the large area around the body of water with the same name, mostly encompassing the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The region draws visitors to the area year-round due to attractions such as Ybor City, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium, several golf courses and more, and there are several bayfront hotels located throughout Tampa Bay's waterfronts to accommodate travelers' wants and needs.
  
  

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

• The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is located along the Channel Riverwalk in downtown Tampa close to Ybor City, and this bayfront hotel sits directly adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. The chic hotel offers views of the bay and city skyline, and as part of the Channelside District the Tampa Marriott is within walking distance to several Tampa Bay attractions. The Marriott's amenities include on-site eateries Cafe Waterwide, Champions and Il Terrazzo, pool and lobby bars, rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi, event space, business services, on-site laundry, fitness center, spa, wireless Internet access and gift shop.
  
  Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
  700 S. Florida Ave.
  Tampa, FL 33602
  813-221-4900
  marriott.com
  
  

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island

• Located on the water in downtown Tampa, the Westin Tampa Harbour Island is a popular Tampa Bay lodging option for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is located within walking distance of St. Pete Times Forum, and it is also in close proximity to the Tampa Convention Center. The Westin offers some rooms with harbor views, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, full-service business center, wireless Internet access, 13 meeting rooms and on-site dining options including 725 South restaurant and the Bar lounge.
  
  The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
  725 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
  Tampa, FL 33602
  813-229-5000
  starwoodhotels.com
  
  

Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

• Tampa's Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel is located near the Tampa International Airport in Rocky Point on the eastern side of Tampa Bay and is a bayfront hotel in close proximity to several city attractions, including city beaches, Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium. The hotel offers several amenities, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, wireless Internet access, on-site dining options including Crabby Bill's restaurant, 9,000 square feet of meeting space, a business center, harbor views and watersports rentals.
  
  Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel
  7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway
  Tampa, FL 33607
  813-281-8900
  bestwestern.com