The Westshore Grand, Tampa, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A Westshore business hotel featuring exceptionally plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and quick access to shopping.
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The Westshore Grand is a stylish business-oriented hotel located right by Tampa's West Shore Plaza. Guests consistently highlight the spacious, clean guest rooms, plush beds, and modern bathrooms equipped with rainfall showers and luxury toiletries. However, some visitors report frustrating service hurdles during late check-in and inconsistent breakfast quality. 5122
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the plush bedding and comfortable beds, with several guests highlighting the extra blanket layers and quality mattresses. drawn from the full read
- The spacious bathrooms receive strong remarks for their clean tile grout, rainfall showers, and deep bathtubs stocked with Le Labo bath salts. drawn from the full read
- Guests appreciate the functional room layouts, noting plenty of closet space, big living areas, and ergonomic work desks suited for remote work. 2
- The Westshore location earns widespread approval for its immediate proximity to shopping at West Shore Plaza and outdoor exercise along the causeway. 5
The catch
- While several guests enjoy expansive views of Tampa Bay and the city strip, others mention looking out directly at a parking garage from their bathroom window. drawn from the full read
- Some visitors warn of noisy elevator machinery outside guest rooms, whereas other reviewers staying next to the lift report no noise disturbance at all. 22
Who it's for
- — Business travelers needing ergonomic work desks
- — Shoppers wanting immediate access to West Shore Plaza
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds and rainfall showers
Skip it if
- — You require guaranteed scenic views from every room angle
- — You are sensitive to noise from nearby elevator shafts
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“got stuck in some traffic so we ended up getting there around midnight but our chicken was super smooth it was super eas…”
youtube.com1:33“we had a corner room so the view was fantastic like literally it was it was beautiful we could see the entire West Shore…”
youtube.com3:00“so the room was spectacular it was so comfortable it was so clean and I just I loved it I can't stress enough how much I…”
youtube.com3:32“in that bed if I could've figured out a way to put that bed in my suitcase y'all it would be in my house right now that…”
youtube.com3:45“the staff was actually they were amazing they like I said did our check-in super fast super great really personable”
youtube.com7:42“so that lighting I was just using was this mirror as you can see the lighting is very very good of course it's focused o…”
youtube.com0:27“here is the hand lotion and the soap very nice big sink with a decent amount of counter space as well”
youtube.com0:36“the toilet looks clean we've got hand towels over here and the shower looks very clean as well”
youtube.com0:47“and another nice mirror here with a ful length mirror behind me but again it is a little dark in this hallway”
youtube.com1:37“there is a door to a conjoining room that we're not using but this TV is pretty nice and there's a ton of storage here”
youtube.com2:34“and cuz we're thing here in November to December here's a Christmas tree and some Garland but overall this room is very…”
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How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Location
87- “Don't go to the Doubletree because of me! But honestly, we thought it was a very nice property, we were very happy with our room and the facilities. The location was great also.” 22
- “Hard to beat this location if you intend to explore the area by car, with easy access to I-275 and routes to downtown Tampa, St Pete's and the beaches.” 1
Room
83- “we had a corner room so the view was fantastic like literally it was it was beautiful we could see the entire West Shore Plaza strip going on all the way up to the highway so just imagine how that looks like when the sun's coming up or when it's setting like it was a fantastic view” 53:00
- “so the room was spectacular it was so comfortable it was so clean and I just I loved it I can't stress enough how much I really enjoyed been in that room” 53:32
Service
83- “got stuck in some traffic so we ended up getting there around midnight but our chicken was super smooth it was super easy the staff there was super super helpful and it just made everything go by as quickly as possible because you can imagine we were exhausted” 51:33
- “the staff was actually they were amazing they like I said did our check-in super fast super great really personable” 57:42
Bed & Sleep
84- “in that bed if I could've figured out a way to put that bed in my suitcase y'all it would be in my house right now that bed was so comfortable” 53:45
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 82, across 210 hotels in the same bracket. In Tampa it sits 2 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 210 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “Threatened to give up my room if I did not arrive by "9:90pm", and then when I got to my room it was disgusting smelling and the air purifying machine thing was running.” 7
- “we had a corner room so the view was fantastic like literally it was it was beautiful we could see the entire West Shore Plaza strip going on all the way up to the highway so just imagine how that looks like when the sun's coming up or when it's setting like it was a fantastic view” On camera53:00
- “Hahha , I really have to quit drinkin when I write these ;) We stayed at the Hyatt Place Westshore before our cruise in January. We stayed at the Hyatt Place Westshore before our cruise in January. It was a nice big room with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed in living room.” 19
- “there is a door to a conjoining room that we're not using but this TV is pretty nice and there's a ton of storage here” On camera212:34
- “so the room was spectacular it was so comfortable it was so clean and I just I loved it I can't stress enough how much I really enjoyed been in that room” On camera53:32
- “The private en-suite bathrooms offer premium toiletries and plenty of space for freshening up.” 2
- “Don't go to the Doubletree because of me! But honestly, we thought it was a very nice property, we were very happy with our room and the facilities.” 22
- “The stylish guest rooms are designed with comfort and functionality in mind, featuring plush bedding, a large flat-screen TV, and a spacious ergonomic work desk ideal for remote work.” 2
- “and cuz we're thing here in November to December here's a Christmas tree and some Garland but overall this room is very clean and we are very pleased with it” On camera213:59
- “The 325 rooms at the Westshore Grand are simple and sophisticated, blending brown-striped carpeting and dark-blue accents that pop against the distinct wood grain veneer furniture.” 12
- “All rooms have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, fluffy bathrobes, safes, minibars, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, and hairdryers, though there is little space in the mini-fridges for items beyond the minibar.” 12
- “got stuck in some traffic so we ended up getting there around midnight but our chicken was super smooth it was super easy the staff there was super super helpful and it just made everything go by as quickly as possible because you can imagine we were exhausted” On camera51:33
- “the staff was actually they were amazing they like I said did our check-in super fast super great really personable” On camera57:42
- “Already tried the hotel for a shuttle and received a somewhat negative response, attitude was given. I may look elsewhere because of that, but really like to stay with Marriott.” 19
- “eople they made some great food suggestions for us and we were trying to figure out where to go to go grab something to eat or just to go you know see the city they made some great suggestions so yes the staff in the room definitely put put was short and a-plus for me” 5
- “so that lighting I was just using was this mirror as you can see the lighting is very very good of course it's focused on the light so I look dark but this is really really nice” On camera210:27
- “Leisure guests love the hotel's attentive staff and the comfortable beds provided in all accommodations, which also house 49-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffee makers.” 3
- “I've never stayed at the Westshore Grand but stay at the Westin often. I like that place, the staff have gotten to know me and will upgrade me, treat me well, etc.” 20
- “I've never stayed at Epicurean, but that neighborhood is nice and it's pretty close” 20
- “The hotel also features the famous-in-Florida Shula's Steakhouse, and being walking distance from restaurants and shops, it is near just about everything.” 6
- “Don't go to the Doubletree because of me! But honestly, we thought it was a very nice property, we were very happy with our room and the facilities. The location was great also.” 22
- “The causeway is right there which is nice for exercising. Not many dining options walkable but no issue if you have a car.” 20
- “Forget Westshore , take a look here . Better hotel , better location . Marriott ;) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamc-tampa-marriott-waterside-hotel-and-marina/” 19
- “Hard to beat this location if you intend to explore the area by car, with easy access to I-275 and routes to downtown Tampa, St Pete's and the beaches.” 1
- “This property, which resides in Tampa's Westshore district, particularly fairs well with business travelers, who are keen on the ample meeting space, the proximity to the downtown area (and the Tampa Convention Center) and convenient amenities like a 24-hour business center.” 3
- “A rooftop pool offers city views while glass elevators shuttle guests through this converted office building. Shula's Restaurant serves meals, and a lobby coffee shop operates on-site. Best for business travelers, less so for anyone needing ample power outlets.” 16
- “Business center is adjacent and there is a coffee bar and cafe inside the building. Breakfast servings in the restaurant are huge.” 16
- “Shula's Steak House, with its sophisticated black-and-white decor, is the place for fine-dining, and the No Name Lounge has a business-friendly vibe in the atrium.” 12
- “The shuttle was a plus and took us to dinner and pick us up which was great.” 19
- “At night there are lots of clubs and live entertainment in the area. We stayed here in February and it was clean. The shuttle was a plus and took us to dinner and pick us up which was great.” 19
- “and the dining room looks really nice there is a $25 Buffet that's a pretty good deal for a buffet” 21
- “Only real issue we had was the had a power outage and some tv stations did not work and the breakfast was gross.” 19
- “How about the Holiday Inn Harbourside, on the bay in Indian Rocks Beach. It's one block from the beach. There's a marina, a nice little outdoor restaurant that overlooks the pool and the bay, and a nice pool.” 22
- “The shuttle driver was amazing. Also it is across the street from a strip club.” 19
- “However, the reviewer does mention the small TVs in the bathrooms and the noisy elevator, so I guess we did stay in the same property! BTW, we stayed in the room next to the elevator and it didn't bother us at all.” 22
- “Mosaic tiling is a nice touch in the bathrooms, which include shower/tub combos, marble-topped vanities, loofahs, scales, and toiletries.” 12
- “here is the hand lotion and the soap very nice big sink with a decent amount of counter space as well” On camera210:36
- “the toilet looks clean we've got hand towels over here and the shower looks very clean as well” On camera210:47
- “in that bed if I could've figured out a way to put that bed in my suitcase y'all it would be in my house right now that bed was so comfortable” On camera53:45
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 7Marriott Westshore Tampareddit.comForum thread2025-02-27Recent2 quotes used
“Threatened to give up my room if I did not arrive by "9:90pm", and then when I got to my room it was disgusting smelling and the air purifying machine thing was running.”
Read originalreddit.com - 12The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampaoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing8 quotes used
“The hotel is convenient for shopping and sightseeing as well, and tourists -- especially couples -- are drawn here too.”
Read originaloyster.com - 20Westshore Grand or Westin Tampa Bay? : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2024-07-09Ageing3 quotes used
“I've never stayed at Epicurean, but that neighborhood is nice and it's pretty close”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Anyone stay at the Wyndham Westshore in Tampa?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2005-04-14Ageing1 quote used
“My corporate rate was around $90, so getting a room for $50 is a great deal.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 19Tampa Westshore Marriott - Florida Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2004-10-20Ageing7 quotes used
“Already tried the hotel for a shuttle and received a somewhat negative response, attitude was given. I may look elsewhere because of that, but really like to stay with Marriott.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 1The Westshore Grand, Tampa, A Tribute Portfolio Hoteltripexpert.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“Hard to beat this location if you intend to explore the area by car, with easy access to I-275 and routes to downtown Tampa, St Pete's and the beaches.”
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