The Westin

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 08 May 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The staff is what made our stay special. The front desk manager and other personnel were always friendly and helpful.

Positives: The staff went above and beyond in making our special occasion truly special.

Negatives: The rooms could use some updating and walls a bit thin so hall noise audible.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 31 Jan 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Overall, the stay was pleasant. I was disappointed in how commercial everything seemed. It seemed to be geared more towards the business traveler. There was no simple amenity, such as a microwave or mini fridge.

Positives: I liked the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the room.

Negatives: I did not like the lack of sound barrier of the walls, heard too much noise in the halls.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 10 Jan 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Very upscale with a superbly trained staff. The type of care I would expect to receive only in a 5-star hotel.

Positives: Very calm atmosphere with a most supportive staff.

Negatives: Prefer a complimentary breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Mar 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Would have loved to use the pool, but the weather was too cool. This hotel was great and the front desk staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Positives: The location was great, and the view from our room.

Negatives: No hot tub.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Aug 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Excellent location, good views of the waterfront from your room. Helpful and polite staff.

Positives: Convenience.

Negatives: Not having the bed made and room cleaned when we left at 6:00 pm.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 Jun 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Very clean and everyone always greeted us. I will be using it again next time I am down there. The only thing that really bothered us was the elevators did seem very old and at one point someone stole the key and it was inoperable for a few hours.

Positives: Was understand when I did not us their parking garage and did not charge me, they took my honest word on it.

Negatives: I can't get over how higher class hotels do not have a refrigerator.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 14 Jun 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Very nice hotel, very friendly staff. Close to downtown activities and transportation- Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Positives: Very good location to downtown.

Negatives: Pool bar was not open- no vending machines working.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Nov 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Overall, an excellent hotel. Great service and great location. Although my stay was a short one I would definitely my experience was great.

Positives: Excellent location with amazing views of Tampa Bay.

Negatives: Parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 14 Sep 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

The room was very nice, and clean. The bed very comfortable, as I have come to expect at Westin. I was not happy that they only have one parking lot, it is $12 per day to park. They also have their internet through an outside vendor that is $10 per day.

Positives: Nice hotel, good location and view.

Negatives: They only had one parking lot, and charged me $12 per day. Also internet was through an outside vendor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 03 Sep 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

This whole property is a no smoking area - no balconies, no where, staff commented on check in - there is a $200.00 fine upon evidence of smoking, then went on to explain a smoke free weekend would be good for us, and then explained where the gym was. We didn't ask for, or require either comment for what they charge we will go to another hotel - one that understands the words paying guest.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Staff's attitude.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 Jul 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The newly transformed Westin in Tampa meets the Westin reputation for comfort and quality. The staff was more than accommodating and personable. The location is amazing. Walking or trolley distance of the nightlife of the Port, Ybor or the museums of downtown. The unwind hour is a plus in any world.

Positives: Location in the center of Tampa life. Amazing staff. Quiet, comfortable, everything I need rooms.

Negatives: No hot tub by pool.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 10 Dec 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

The value for the type of room met my expectations. Even a best western does that. In addition, it didn't work in the room and the staff did not know how to correct the problem.

Positives: The hotel is in a great location.

Negatives: The common areas of the hotel are currently under renovation.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Aug 2007 rated 1 out of 10.

They were renovating so everything was up side down! Only one elevator worked and you had to wait 10-15 minutes to get on. There was banging from construction, no one was helpful, and we did not sleep all night long. Worst stay at any hotel.

Positives: Nothing!

Negatives: They were renovating, so it was a nightmare.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 14 Jul 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

overall It was great. The employees the little shop was very helpful I ended up buying a bagel there for my supper.

Positives: Front desk very welcoming and friendly great room with view very clean great bed.

Negatives: Lack of inexpensive casual dining. I was very tired and just wanted a coffee shop. Of course I could have had room service.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 15 May 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Great price, location and staff.

Positives: Their Beds and it is NON SMOKING HOTEL.

Negatives: Noisy workers during daytime hours.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Apr 2006 rated 6 out of 10.

This hotel will become a Westin before the month of April ends and all Hotel staff seems excited about this upgrade and chance for a fresh start. Their restaurant is currently only open for breakfast and things are on the decline.

Positives: Fantastic view from our room. Lobby/public areas very nice.

Negatives: First room had fresh blood drops on sheet and 2 burned out light bulbs. Second room had 1 bulb burned out. No "heavenly beds" anywhere in sight.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Apr 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel is in a great location with very comfortable beds and a double massage shower. There are many amenities on site. The only problem we had was the smoky smell of our room and not being able to sleep because of the noise in the hallway. A fan could have helped.

Positives: The location on the water and very close to the convention center was very convenient.

Negatives: The room smelled like smoke and we did not get any sleep the second night because of loud guests and nothing to drown out the sounds.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Apr 2006 rated 1 out of 10.

The rooms are shabby . Hotel staff did not accept that any thing is wrong with mold in the bath room or the broken sink or the broken tiles or if the carpet is old & stained . According to them they do not care , as the Wyntham name is no longer existing and the hotel's name will change to Westin from 18th April .

Positives: Location & the lobby rooms in the hotel are shabby & are in urgent need to renovate.

Negatives: On contacting the manager about bath room with mold , broken sink broken tiles & shabby room , she told that it was one of the upgraded rooms

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 20 Mar 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

Nice, friendly, staff clean.

Positives: Convenient for the convention center.

Negatives: Not close to other activities.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Mar 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Still my favorite place to stay in Tampa. The staff, even though the hotel has been sold and changing to Westin, the staff were exemplary and responsive. Very convenient self parking and only $10 per day. No complimentary internet though, $9.95 daily but most upscale hotels charge for internet now.

Positives: Been there before. Still great. Quite, secluded.

Negatives: In the middle of changing to a Westin. Restaurant lacking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 13 Mar 2006 rated 4 out of 10.

The hotel is fine.

Positives: Good view of Tampa Bay.

Negatives: No soap or coffee in room, overcharged me.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 05 Mar 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

Pleasantly surprised with an upgraded room.

Positives: Convenient location.

Negatives: Expensive food.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 01 Mar 2006 rated 5 out of 10.

I found room # 317 was adequate for my needs but the room needs to be refurbished and the bathroom needs work. The shower head leaks and sprays the walls and there were signs of mildew, etc.

Positives: The staff was most helpful and pleasant.

Negatives: Pay for parking was a rip-off.