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Jul 2, 2009 by from Naples,FL
Overall Rating: 0

• Convenient to where business was.

“I enjoyed the hotel for its service and location. The room was comfortable, and the morning breakfast was outstanding.”

Jun 19, 2009 by Brenda from Van Wert,OH
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything about this hotel was way beyond expectation.
• Loved everything.

“Can't believe how great the hotel was for the price we paid.”

Jun 1, 2009 by Dawn from West Seneca,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel was extremely clean and decorated beautifully.
• I loved everything about it.

“This hotel was one of the nicest I've ever stayed in. Everything was beautiful and very clean. It was a very relaxing atmosphere...peaceful and quiet. I would definitely stay here again.”

May 25, 2009 by Carlos Daniel Quiroz from Peoria,IL
Overall Rating: 8

• Scenery.
• Used to have free access to internet and printing services in business center. That is not the case now.

“Have liked the Renaissance since my first stay one year ago. I was disappointed with the Internet situation; it used to be free, but now they charge for
everything - browsing, printing, faxing, etc. This is my only complaint about the hotel. Other that hat, it is a great play to relax.”

May 1, 2009 by Sunnie from Miami,FL
Overall Rating: 10

• Nice rooms and excellent room service, especially for the kids.
• The swimming pool was very generic; nice, but nothing special.

“Clean, pretty, and comfortable!”

Apr 12, 2009 by John from Deep River,CT
Overall Rating: 10

• Super friendly staff, impressive lobbies and common areas.

“Very impressive common areas, friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room and outstanding restaurant.”

Apr 6, 2009 by Jason from Hickory,NC
Overall Rating: 9

“Really colorful and clean. Good size room and great TV, bed and bathroom. No parking costs and the lot was very close to the entrance.”

Apr 6, 2009 by Nancy from Jacksonville,FL
Overall Rating: 10

• Loved the price and the way you could get to the mall without leaving the building.
• Nothing. I saw some bad reviews before I went and I don't know what they are talking about.

“My husband and I took three days to spend time with my daughter who lives in Ybor. We stayed at this hotel and were very pleased. The beds were great and the hotel was beautiful. It really felt like a 5 star hotel. The people were friendly and actually gave us great directions for fish and chips outdoor on the water place for lunch. Loved it.”

Apr 2, 2009 by Mary Ellen from Marshfield,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• Absolutely lovely hotel and great staff at the front desk.
• Nothing.

“Great hotel and I would recommend to anyone.”

Feb 16, 2009 by Nancy from Carnegie,PA
Overall Rating: 10

• The room was very comfortable and well appointed.
• we got in very late (actually the next morning) and could only get one hour extension on the check out time.

“Because of a missed connecting flight, we only spent 5 hours at the hotel. The room was well appointed, the bed very comfortable and the drapes blocked out the sun so we could sleep. I would love to come back.”

Nov 13, 2008 by Jeannie from Alameda,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Great bell and hotel representative.

“They took excellent care of us and is an outstanding staff member of this hotel.”

Mar 27, 2008 by Angela from Glenwood, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Centrally located, clean, nicely appointed.
• The parking is not very convenient-valet very expensive.

“This hotel is in a nice area of town. It is close to an upscale mall with lots of dining choices. I also like the fact that it is easily accessible from all the major highways. Everyone was helpful and the facility was clean.”

Mar 26, 2008 by Nathan from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Decent bar and bar menu/food.
• Self parking was ridiculous; rooms tacky; walls thin.

“Great hotel if you want to stay next to an upscale mall. Otherwise, stay at the Intercontinental.”

Mar 25, 2008 by Rick from Jamestown, NC
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Clean.
• Small bathroom - no separate shower, only tub with shower curtain.

“Not bad but not a four star hotel.”

Mar 14, 2008 by Mike from Westlake Village, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• Beautiful upscale hotel that looks brand new.
• It wasn't easy to find or near enough for me to consider it an airport hotel.

“Very nice hotel adjacent to what looks like an upscale shopping center. They have a restaurant that claims to be the place to "see and be seen". I didn't see it, but there were several well dressed people and couples who were coming and going from the Blue Martini room at 1:00 am, so I guess it is the place to be in Tampa. If you are looking for an airport hotel in Tampa I think this is the only 4 star hotels there is. Otherwise it is hard to find from the airport and not really that close.”

Mar 12, 2008 by Daniel /. from Middletown, NJ
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Good location. that's it.
• SM outdated rooms/sm bathrooms/no frig/old TV.

“Location good/ however for a 4 star hotel expected bigger rooms. Linens and towels were like razor blades. No Minibar or fridge in case of leftovers at diner. Vending machines empty. So you have to pay more in hotel convenience store if you want to call it that. In order to buy something you have to ring a bell and wait for service. Don't even start me with the ridiculously high and hidden hotel taxes (occ?) like $50.00 a day. You could not pay me to stay there again.”

Mar 5, 2008 by Tom from Zephyrhills, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Very quiet and nice location at least 10 dining options w/in walking distance.
• No fridge or minibar in room, long walk if you park own car.

“The lobby area, grounds, pretty much everything looks new and upscale. Quick check in. The hotel is adjacent to International Plaza shopping mall and a short walk to restaurants and entertainment options. I didn't use the pool/hot tub but when I checked out the area it was clean and not crowded on a Saturday afternoon, of course crowd levels vary. The hotel room was very quiet with almost no sound making it in. Very nice, I like the Grand Hyatt in Tampa a bit better than this hotel, mostly due to the parking situation, but I wasn't disappointed either. Of course, I could have sprung the $16/day for the valet parking and been done with it. There are so many ways to spend money near this hotel it seemed silly to waste it on the valet though. For you business/conference planners. There were several conferences going on while I was there. There was abundant staffing and nice setups on the tables. The courtyard is great with seating groups spaced nicely. I would enjoy staying here again.”

Feb 28, 2008 by Patricia from Lexington, KY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Decor, cleanliness.
• Not near the bay.

“Beautiful decor, comfortable room, well arranged bathroom. Our 3 days stay was delightful.”

Feb 26, 2008 by Patricia from Hudson, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It was lovely, professional, friendly, and absolutely wanting to make the stay great.
• The Shrimp was over-cooked.

“This hotel has old world ambience with European elegance. The service is warm and friendly with a true desire to serve and to please. It is a remote paradise nestled in a modern, fast paced shopping and eating environment. It transports you to a fantasy of comfort and luxury.”

Feb 25, 2008 by Chris from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• The location attached to the mall.
• Service was incompetent and poor; room was tiny; bed was average; technology was poor.

“Terrible service from check in where they gave me a room the exact opposite of what I had requested to check out where I had to jump the curb to get out of their parking lot due to a malfunctioning gate that they wouldn't send someone to correct (they made me late for a business meeting). The room is tiny and the bed average. No WiFi The room service, however, is great even when they send up something you didn't order. Also, the bathroom has nice style, though is small.”

Feb 21, 2008 by Teresa from Springfield, MO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Very nice decor and clean.
• Service in the restaurant was not great.

“Was very impressed about the constant upkeep going on in the patio area they were daily cleaning, trimming plants, dusting off the outdoor chairs.”

Feb 19, 2008 by Deanna from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful room!
• Front desk was rude when we asked for more cream and sugar.

“Great hotel, great location. Staff was a little rude.”

Feb 19, 2008 by Karen from Punta Gorda, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[2] • Location:[9]

• The maids and wait staff were good.
• Front desk were snotty when they saw what we paid.

“Its a good place for conventions, but they are NOT 4 star! They charge for internet connection. I get more amenities at a BEST WESTERN.”

Feb 18, 2008 by Uhland R. from Weston, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Nice room, amenities in room were great, clean.
• Internet cost $13, business center cost money, a la carte basically.

“Very nice. Amenities in the room were great, clean room, comfortable. Internet was costly and business center cost money too.”

Feb 18, 2008 by Liz from Charlotte, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Breakfast room service was a nice option, and it was under $10!
• The vanity in the bath was cramped. $16 for the Valet should have been disclosed up front.

“Great for the price I paid. Excellent location directly adjacent to an upscale mall and very comfortable bed. I could hear my neighbors more than I would have liked (luckily they were only noisy briefly). It was nice to eat my breakfast in the room while getting ready. I was only there one night and left early in the AM, so I had very limited interaction overall.”

Jan 30, 2008 by Dawn from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location - definitely worth price.
• We opted to upgrade to "courtyard view" - On 8th floor we had a great view of airport runway.

“Hotel has great amenities, but advantage is location. It is on the premises of a very upscale mall with a plaza that has great variety of restaurants, from very upscale to family- friendly to very casual. Hotel/mall is at the end of the airport's runway, but we never heard the planes.”

Jan 26, 2008 by Gayle from Crystal River, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Close to airport and mall.
• Hard to find.

“Lovely room, comfy bed, clean, most amenities. Excellent in most respects except trouble with room key.”

Jan 23, 2008 by Frank from Belleville, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very comfortable and attractive; close to many things.
• A bit hard to find in the airport complex.

“This hotel is very conveniently located near the Tampa International Airport, but we did not hear any airport noise. The airport and the hotel are centrally located within short drives of Busch Gardens, Ybor City, the aquarium, and Downtown. St. Petersburg is less than 1/2 hour away. The hotel is connected to an upscale mall. It is a very attractive and comfortable facility. Self-park is free.”

Jan 21, 2008 by Shari from Chico, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Great location, fridge great with little ones.
• Room a bit small, older though renovated.

“We would stay there again, definitely!”

Jan 19, 2008 by Lori from Cutchogue, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location to International Plaza Mall.
• Bed not up to usual Marriott quality.

“Overall had a great stay. Staff very nice, helpful. Room service quick. Loved the gym - clean! Will stay again.”

Jan 17, 2008 by Jen from Titusville, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Rooms were smaller than most 4 stars.

“Great Location. Couple steps from wonderful restaurants and shopping. Great hotel for the business traveler, not such much for families as the rooms are small and kid friendly amenities are limited (games room, etc.).”

Jan 16, 2008 by Janeen from Hendersonville, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Hotel was gorgeous, room well appointed, bed super comfy.
• Parking was confusing.

“This hotel has a great location right next to the International Plaza and sits next to Neimann Marcus. Extremely convenient to airport, Westshore Boulevard and the stadium. The bed was extremely comfortable, shower head was large and felt great on the skin, definitely on the high end side!”

Jan 16, 2008 by Nico from Rio Rancho, NM
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Excellent restaurant, close to airport and big fluffy beds.
• Bathroom wasn't clean to 4 star standards.

“Great location, very nice lobby, near to shopping and restaurants, pleasant staff, comfortable rooms, but if you don't call down to the lobby they charge you for the newspapers automatically, which I thought was tacky.”

Jan 10, 2008 by Walter from Exton, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Stylish and well maintained airport property.
• Valet parking at $16, too expensive.

“A lovely hotel close to the airport on the grounds of an upscale shopping center. Literally dozens of restaurants and bars in walking distance. No airport noise. Comfortable beds, nice bathroom.”

Jan 6, 2008 by Patricia from Mcgregor, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very Convenient.
• The Gift shop very small.

“I was only there for less than a day, but it was very nice and clean, It was very small but overall it was good.”

Jan 3, 2008 by Ariff from Aurora, ON CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The location & free parking.
• The bed could have been more comfy & pool cleaner.

“Nice property. Well located near the international Plaza, airport and downtown. Complimentary self serve parking was a bonus. Having to pay for access to the internet in this day and age is ridiculous.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Nathaniel from Hayward, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very picturesque; attentive staff.
• Valet parking gentleman was very unhelpful.

“I had a fantastic time at this hotel. It exceeded my expectations. The front desk staff was always attentive and courteous. One gentleman outside, however, I believe on the valet parking staff, was determined to be unhelpful when asked questions like where the elevator is and where the shuttle is. I don't think he knew that he was working at a 4-star establishment. Still everyone else, from the shuttle driver to the housekeeper to the front desk clerk and concierge, were wonderful to deal with. I would definitely return.”

Nov 7, 2007 by Justin from Kissimmee, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Close to the mall.
• Internet fees and the internet were only wired.

“Id recommends it.”

Oct 15, 2007 by Norman from Saint Petersburg, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Convenient location.
• No safe in room. Self parking too far away.

“Overall very pleasant and well located for Tampa Airport and International Mall.”

Oct 15, 2007 by Greg from Amelia Island, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Cost for internet.

“Excellent property. Lacking amenities.”

Oct 8, 2007 by Cliff from Amarillo, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The décor.
• Security came and checked the fire alarm in my room in the middle of the night.

“Very good. Pleasant atmosphere and good layout. Room was comfortable and very clean.”

Oct 7, 2007 by Scott from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I was pleased that they let me check in early.
• The ice machine was broken.

“Very nice hotel. Excellent service.”

Sep 30, 2007 by Karen from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, clean, great service, close to a lot of restaurants.

“My stay was excellent. The staff was wonderful, very service-oriented. The ice machine on my floor ran out of ice and they brought me a large bucket to my room.”

Sep 29, 2007 by Steve from Peterborough, ON CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The bed was excellent very clean rooms nicely laid out and spacious.
• If you didnt use valet parking you had to park in the shopping plaza and walk a ways to the front lobby.

“Very clean luxury rooms, upscale mattress, and duvet. Did not get a chance to use restaurants. Would stay again.”

Aug 22, 2007 by Matt from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Clean, spacious rooms, close to the airport, and restaurants, etc.
• Non-valet parking was a bit of a hike. Valet was $16 a night.

“Aside from the limited amount of non-valet parking, I thought that the hotel was very nice. I travel about 100 days of the year and only stay at 4 & 5 star hotels. I would concur with the 4-star rating, as the rooms we nicely appointed (premium bedding, upscale fixtures in the bathroom, etc.) And the service was both prompt and courteous.”

Aug 15, 2007 by John from Cutler Bay, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Clean, well decorated, convenient location.
• Parking.

“Excellent location. Rooms are well appointed and clean. Staff is super accommodating.”

Jul 31, 2007 by Jeff from Kankakee, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Excellent location. Very close to everything Tampa has to offer.
• Poor parking unless you pay for valet service.

“I was very pleased with this particular hotel. Room was beautiful. Would have preferred a better TV set (that was important to me). Excellent location if you was to tour the big 3 cities (Tampa st. Pete and Clearwater). Definite thumbs up!”

Jul 23, 2007 by Tim from Spartanburg, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Nicely decorated.
• Rooms were very small for the money.

“Great location connected to shopping and 2 miles from airport.”

May 28, 2007 by Elnora from Riviera Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I liked the scenery very much.
• The hot tub was not hot, not even warm.

“Everything else was perfect except we waited a long time for someone to come and attain to the hot tub and no one ever came, that spoiled my husband and my day.”

May 20, 2007 by Talina from Melbourne, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean, decorated nice, close to everything.
• Price of the restaurant, food not comparable to price.

“Everyone liked the room; the hotel restaurant was too expensive for the quality of the food. Wait staff was good. Wish we could have stayed longer.”