Search for tampa riverwalk hotels, hotels riverwalk Tampa, riverwalk Tampa hotels, or the shorter hotel riverwalk Tampa, and it sounds like everyone means one building. They don't. One hotel carries the name. A handful describe themselves as along the path, steps from it, or with direct access. And several places get lumped in that never claim any of that.

This guide sorts them by what each property says about itself, with addresses and phone numbers so you can match a reservation to the right door. One caveat up front: I never got a nightly rate from any of these hotels, so there are no room prices here. Where a fee is published, I give it. Everything else, confirm when you book.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

What people mean by Tampa Riverwalk hotels

Three different things hide inside the phrase:

1. A hotel with direct access to the path. The claim is that you walk out a door and you're on the Riverwalk. 2. A hotel "along" or "steps from" the path. Close, and described that way by the hotel or by Marriott, Hilton, or Friends of the Riverwalk, but the wording is softer. 3. A hotel that uses the Riverwalk in its name or marketing without saying the building is on the path.

I sorted by what each property says in its own words, because the gap between "direct access," "steps away," and "near" is the whole point. For the path itself, see my guide to the Tampa Riverwalk, and for a wider look at where to stay, see Tampa hotels.

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk: direct access

Friends of the Riverwalk groups its hotels under "stays along the Riverwalk," and Hotel Tampa Riverwalk makes the plainest claim of the bunch: along the Hillsborough River with direct access to the path. If you want the one building that matches the name, this is it.

  • Address: 200 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 223-2222; reservations (813) 761-3201
  • Check-in / check-out: 4:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
  • Rooms: the site's own schema describes 275 oversized rooms. Confirm that against the property's materials before you rely on it.
  • Distance: City of Tampa materials put it about 0.8 miles from the convention center.

Renovation warning. The hotel's FAQ says renovations run through November 30, 2026, with work happening 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During that period the pool and all food and beverage outlets are closed, though the fitness center stays open 24/7. If you're booking before the end of November, that matters a lot: the restaurant and lounge that the hotel normally advertises are not available. Check the hotel's official FAQ for the current status.

Direct access is the claim, and I'd still ask which door meets the path when you call.

Steps from the path: Marriott, JW and Embassy Suites

These are the big downtown properties near the convention center, and the Riverwalk wording varies by hotel.

Tampa Marriott Water Street

Per Visit Tampa Bay, this one is waterfront, adjacent to the convention center, and just steps from the Riverwalk, the aquarium, the arena, and Sparkman Wharf. The amenities include a Riverwalk Terrace, and Marriott describes it as having a private Riverwalk terrace. I count it as a Riverwalk hotel.

  • Address: 505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: +1 813-221-4900
  • Check-in / check-out: 4:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
  • Destination fee: listed at $20 per night on Marriott's rooms page. Confirm when booking.

The published room counts disagree. Visit Tampa Bay's sleeping-room figure is 727 (with 28 suites and 27 floors), the meeting figures say 719, and Friends of the Riverwalk says 717. That affects how big the hotel feels, not whether it's near the path. I cover the details in my full guide to the Tampa Marriott Water Street, so I won't repeat every fee and amenity here. See Marriott's official overview for current information.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

This is the other half of the pair, joined to the Marriott by a glass skybridge.

  • Address: 510 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: +1 813-221-4950
  • Check-in / check-out: 4:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
  • Valet: $55 daily, as published by the hotel
  • Pets: not allowed
  • Rooms: about 519 rooms and suites; Marriott's combined figure for the two hotels is 1,246

Friends of the Riverwalk lists the JW without mentioning the Riverwalk at all. Marriott does mention it, describing both hotels as having the Riverwalk at the doorstep. I count the JW only because Marriott puts the path at both doorsteps. Details are on Marriott's JW overview page.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Hilton describes this one as located along Tampa's Riverwalk, steps from the arena, Sparkman Wharf, and the aquarium, with a skybridge to the convention center. I'm going with the "along" wording the hotel itself uses. Friends of the Riverwalk doesn't list it, and the city includes it without repeating the Riverwalk line.

  • Address: 513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: +1 813-769-8300
  • Check-in / check-out: 4 p.m. / 11 a.m.
  • Rooms: all suites, 360 of them
  • Extras: free cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception, per my notes

See the Hilton page for current details.

Near the path, but not on it: The Barrymore

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk has the words in the name, which is exactly why it lands in these searches. Friends of the Riverwalk says "near the Riverwalk" with river views, next to the Straz. The hotel itself says its pool deck overlooks the Hillsborough River and names the convention center, the arena, and Curtis Hixon as nearby. It never says the building sits on the path. Near is not beside.

  • Address: 111 West Fortune Street, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 223-1351
  • Check-in / check-out: 3:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
  • Pool: sunrise to sunset, no lifeguard
  • Shuttle: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. within 2 miles; it does not go to the airport
  • Parking and pets: self-parking is $20 a night and the pet fee is $75 per stay in my notes. Confirm both at booking.
  • Distance: the city puts it 1.4 miles from the convention center

I don't count it as a Riverwalk hotel, but it's a practical choice if you want a downtown base with a shuttle. Booking is on the hotel's site.

On or near the Riverwalk: Westin, EDITION, Hilton, Hyatt, Aloft

These were held out of the first draft only because open/closed status hadn’t been re-checked against official sites. As of November 2, 2026, each has a live brand page. They’re near the path or the Riverfront / Water Street waterfront — not always “direct access.”

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Marriott’s Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside page is live at 725 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602, phone +1 813-229-5000. Check-in 4:00 p.m.; check-out 12:00 p.m. Harbour Island waterfront; Marriott copy places it near the Florida Aquarium, Sparkman Wharf, arena, Riverwalk, and convention center. Full stay details are in our Westin Tampa Waterside guide.

The Tampa EDITION

Marriott’s Tampa EDITION overview is live at 500 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, phone +1 813-221-4600. Water Street district; Marriott notes walking access toward the Riverwalk and arena. Room counts on brand materials: 172 rooms and 30 suites. See our Tampa EDITION guide.

Hilton Tampa Downtown

The former Hyatt Regency Tampa is now Hilton Tampa Downtown. Hilton’s page lists the hotel as steps from the Riverwalk; Friends of the Riverwalk says two blocks. Confirm the door with a map before you roll a suitcase. Address commonly listed as 211 North Tampa Street — verify on Hilton’s booking page when you reserve.

Hyatt Place + Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

Friends of the Riverwalk lists both. They share 325 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602, phone (813) 616-1234, with a combined Hyatt Place / Hyatt House building (property site hphhtampa.com). Friends describes each as steps from the arena and Riverwalk. There is no current Hyatt Regency on this corridor — that name moved to Hilton years ago.

Aloft Tampa Downtown

Marriott’s Aloft Tampa Downtown is live at 100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602, phone +1 813-898-8000. Brand copy markets easy Riverwalk access; that is access, not a door on the path. Check-in 4:00 p.m.; check-out 11:00 a.m.

Still not a hotel night

AVE Tampa Riverwalk calls itself steps from the path, but it’s furnished apartments for 30 days or more, plus longer leases — not a Saturday-night hotel stay.

The address problem: match the phone, not the pin

The other mess is the curb. City of Tampa materials have historically listed the Marriott at 700 S. Florida Avenue, while the hotel's own address is 505 Water Street. The JW is sometimes mixed up with 505, though it's 510 Water Street. Visit Tampa Bay's meeting description still calls the Marriott "Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina."

I'm not ruling on whether those addresses are one building. What I'd do is match the reservation phone number to the hotel before following a map pin: 813-221-4900 for the Marriott, 813-221-4950 for the JW. A pin on the wrong address is how you miss the Riverwalk door. Use my Tampa map to see how these hotels sit relative to each other and the convention center.

Quick comparison

| Hotel | Riverwalk wording | Address | Phone | |---|---|---|---| | Hotel Tampa Riverwalk | Direct access | 200 N. Ashley Dr. | (813) 223-2222 | | Tampa Marriott Water Street | Steps away; Riverwalk terrace | 505 Water St. | 813-221-4900 | | JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Doorstep (Marriott's wording) | 510 Water St. | 813-221-4950 | | Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center | Along the Riverwalk | 513 S. Florida Ave. | 813-769-8300 | | Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside | Near Riverwalk / Riverfront | 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd. | 813-229-5000 | | The Tampa EDITION | Water Street; walk toward Riverwalk | 500 Channelside Dr. | 813-221-4600 | | Hilton Tampa Downtown | Steps / two blocks (sources differ) | 211 N. Tampa St. (confirm) | Hilton booking page | | Hyatt Place / Hyatt House | Steps (Friends of the Riverwalk) | 325 N. Florida Ave. | (813) 616-1234 | | Aloft Tampa Downtown | Easy access (not on-path) | 100 W. Kennedy Blvd. | 813-898-8000 | | The Barrymore | Near, not beside | 111 W. Fortune St. | (813) 223-1351 |

Planning notes

  • Don't budget for valet blindly. Most of these hotels don't publish a price. The JW is the exception at $55 daily; confirm everything else.
  • Check renovation dates. Hotel Tampa Riverwalk's pool and food and beverage are closed through November 30, 2026.
  • Ask about the door. "Direct access" and "steps away" are different promises. Ask which entrance meets the path.
  • Confirm fees at booking. The Marriott's destination fee, the Barrymore's parking and pet fees, and valet charges can change.

FAQ

Is there really a hotel called Hotel Tampa Riverwalk? Yes. Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is at 200 North Ashley Drive and claims direct access to the path. It is the one building that carries the name.

Which Tampa Riverwalk hotel is closest to the convention center? The Marriott and JW are adjacent, joined to the convention center area per Visit Tampa Bay, and Embassy Suites has a skybridge to the convention center. Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is about 0.8 miles away, per City of Tampa materials.

Is The Barrymore on the Riverwalk? No. It sits near the Riverwalk with river views, but the hotel doesn't say it's on the path. The city puts it 1.4 miles from the convention center.

Does Hotel Tampa Riverwalk have a pool and restaurant right now? Not through November 30, 2026. The pool and all food and beverage are closed during renovations, while the fitness center stays open 24/7.

Why do the Marriott's room counts differ? Published sources give different figures: 727, 719, and 717. The size differs by source, but the Riverwalk location doesn't change.

For a broader look at lodging, see my guide to Tampa hotels.