Luxury Tampa Hotels

The city of Tampa is situated on the west coast of Florida. This Gulf State city is a very popular vacation destination, as well as an important business center, which is reflected in the many luxury Tampa hotels in and around the city.

The exact meaning of the word "Tampa" is uncertain, but it is thought to mean 'sticks of fire' in the language of the Calusa, a Native American Tribe that lived in the area and may be a reference to the many lightning strikes in the summer months. Tampa, then just a village, only started to prosper with the discovery of phosphate and with the establishment of the railroad, commercial fishing industry, and a cigar factory. Tourism and industry bloomed to turn Tampa into the city it is today.

The city of Tampa is bordered by Old Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay. Together these form Tampa Bay, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The city has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, wet summer days and cool winters. Visitors to the city would be wise to remember their rain apparel, as afternoon thunderstorms are common from June to September.

Real estate, finance, insurance and retail all play a vital role in Tampa's economy. Many tourists enter the city through Tampa's port via luxury cruise ships. To cater to this influx of both business and leisure visitors to the city, many luxury hotels have been developed in recent years. With hotels situated on the Bay, in the city center, surrounded by park-like gardens, and close to the airport and great shopping opportunities, guests will find rooms and facilities to suit their purpose.

Most of the modern high rise hotels and buildings demonstrate post-modern architecture, while Art Deco is also a popular style. The architecture of hotels in Ybor City, an area of Tampa that has been revitalized in recent years, reflects many cultural influences that make up the city. The fabulous ornate Moorish architecture of the Tampa Bay hotels is a masterpiece, while the extensive tile and stonework, stucco archways, and open air courtyards of other hotels create a parallel with grand homes of the Mediterranean.

The wonderful beaches with lots of water, sunshine, fishing, jet skiing and parasailing are a major draw card for vacationers, but the city is also teeming with arts, professional sports, and things to do. Busch Gardens Africa, the Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside for shopping, or a historic tour of Ybor city are just some of the many activities for guests staying at luxury Tampa hotels.

The hotels themselves offer guests fantastic dining opportunities with sophisticated in-house restaurants, bistros, and bars, as well as convenient access to the diverse and distinctive Tampa dining scene. With waterfront bistros and funky restaurants serving fresh seafood, to family owned Spanish restaurants and hot crisp Cuban sandwiches, all guests will find something perfectly suited to their palate. And when the sun goes down and the streets come alive with music and dance, guests can enjoy a hotel dinner dance or take to the streets to enjoy reggae, rock, blues, country and jazz at bars and clubs all over town. SoHo and Ybor City are regarded as the trendy sites to mix, mingle and party.

Tampa larger hotels offer business centers and conference facilities providing meeting space for business or board meetings, product launches, dinner dances, weddings or international conferences. They provide state-of-the-art technological and audio visual equipment, staff to organize and advise, and fine dining facilities.

Luxury Tampa hotels provide a unique opportunity for the business traveler and vacationer alike. Not only are they well positioned for easy access to the airport, the central business district, and the beautiful harbor and bay areas. Wonderful views and tranquil settings provide guests with a unique retreat after a busy day sightseeing, attending to business, or simply vacationing.

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