Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel - Page 1

When one travels as much as I do, the great, good, bad, and ugly are very apparent, I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. I'm a Platinum Elite Member with Marriott and live in their hotels practically. Please take my advice on this property.

My two friends and I were celebrating a friend’s birthday and I had booked a room at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel as a surprise. Although it was her birthday, my friends and I purchased the romance package because she has not had luck in relationships lately. She was greeted with roses, chocolate and champagne. The room was also gorgeous and really impressed us. If that wasn't enough, the Pelagia Trattoria, a restaurant located inside the hotel was absolutely amazing. I ordered the grilled Ahi tuna and almost melted, I am not sure what everyone else had because I was so into my dish. We were so full by the end of the meal; we did not even want birthday cake. That was later saved for at night when we got to share the champagne and just relax. The next morning when we woke up we treated her to a spa day, which was amazing, and really convenient because we could walk to it from the hotel. I am usually a workaholic but this hotel really gave me a chance to bond with my friend on her birthday. I cannot wait to go back for another girl's night out!

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Renaissance Tampa for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival and were wowed beyond belief. We do not live in Florida so it was a perfect location because it was so close to the airport and other attractions that would typically be hard to find.The hotel was situated right in the heart of Tampa yet it felt like I was in a different country with a modern Italian feel. They had an on site restaurant called the Pelagia Trattoria which was just exquisite and offered secluded dining which made the nights truly romantic. We are in our late 20's so we loved the night life that was nearby, especially the Blue Martini. Being the shopoholic that i am the International Plaza and Bay Street located right next to the hotel was the perfect outdoor shopping experience. I would go back to the Renaissance Tampa tomorrow if i could the staff is so friendly and the rooms are so comfortable, you just cant beat it.