Does anyone have suggestions for where to stay the night before the cruise close to the port in Tampa? Trying to plan ahead - we'll have a 3 year old with us so a pool is definitely preferred! 🙂 Thanks!
Here is why I regard Tampa as a Gold Star port:
I sailed out of there last month and stayed at the Hampton Inn Downtown Tampa Channelside.
My walking time (with luggage) to the port for embarkation……8 minutes.
Full service Starbucks in the same building.
A CVS across the street.
Lots of good restaurants within walking distance.Â
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Clean, safe upscale neighborhood and the friendliest staff of any cruise terminal.