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Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
5303 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609
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Dublin, Ireland
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“Lovely Place to Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Stayed here in November 2012 in advance of cruise which was leaving from Tampa. Had stayed in Crowne Plaza in Orlando the previous week. This hotel is very nice. Food in he bar in lovely and there is regular entertainment in it. Bar man/waiter provided excellent service. Also there is a happy hour every most evenings. We asked for a deal and got a free upgrade on the 11th floor - we were honeymooners who just arrived at the hotel - walk ins. Chris was the staff member who gave us the upgrade - tks very much - the room was lovely, lots of space, huge bed, massive flat screen TV. The pool at the hotel is very nice and clean. Drawbacks are the cost of renting a movie from your room, same as in Crowne Plaza Orlando. However I reccommend this hotel particularly the rooms on the 11th floor. Hotel is also close to shopping area - 10 minute walk, you cannot go wrong - its not 5 star luxury but is nevertheless very comfortable. Its like being at home.

Room Tip: ask for an upgrade - hotel was half empty when we stayed and we got it for 114 dollars pp which inc...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CPTW5303, Director of Rooms at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, responded to this review
November 27, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing the Tampa Westshore as your home away from home and congratulations on your recent nuptials. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to review your recent stay. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we are happy to hear our service made your stay as comfortable as if you were at home.

Once again, thank you for your review and we hope to have you as a guest again during your next trip to Tampa.

Happy Holidays,
Melissa Golub
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South New Berlin
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“a nice surprise....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Never stayed in a Crowne Plaza before but it exceeded expectations.
Very comfortable and well detailed rooms.
Most impressed with the service for dinner at the bar.
It was really busy but Misti behind the bar was in top form, covering all the bases.
Definitely a good place to stay.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CPTW5303, Director of Rooms at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing to stay at our Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore. We appreciate you taking the time to write feedback from your recent experience. We are thrilled your expectations were exceeded and are happy to hear your recognition of one of our Award-Winning Team members. We look forward to seeing you again on future travels.


Warm Regards,

Melissa Golub
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“Even better the second time!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Date of stay: November 2, 2012-1 night in Room #242

This was our second stay at this location, and this time was even better. (see prior review for more details) When I checked in, I asked if Melissa Golub was there. She came out from her office, and we shook hands. I thanked her for her personal email responses, and she thanked me for returning. The room had the exact same layout as our prior room #235 and was perfect with no issues. There was a note from the General Manager, Joe Ruiz, along with 2 bottles of water in the room. We showered and changed for the fancy party for which we were in town. We stopped by the bar and had our complimentary drinks that I receive because of my Platinum status. Doug, the friendly, graduate school shuttle driver, took us to our party and gave us a card in case we needed a ride back from his co-worker, but we received one from someone at the party so not necessary. Good luck, Doug, in your future accounting career! The bed was comfortable, and provided a great night’s sleep. Breakfast, included in my rate, was good the next morning. They made me 3 eggs over medium as they did the prior time. I had bacon and sausage sandwiches as well plus coffee. We checked out, and all was good. I had a prepaid rate so there were no additional charges. The lady at the desk thanked us and we said we would be back.

Room Tip: Include breakfast in your rate-it's a good value!
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CPTW5303, Director of Rooms at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, responded to this review
November 9, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to review your second stay with us. It is always a pleasure to see you at the hotel and we appreciate your loyalty to our property. I am happy to hear that your party was a success and that you enoyed your second stay as much as the first. We strive for consistency to ensure our guests receive the same WOW factor experience with every stay.

We appreciate you recognizing members of our Award Winning Team for going the extra mile. Once again thank you for your loyalty and we look forward to your return.

Warm Regards,
Melissa Golub
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Walla Walla, Washington
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“Oh mah gersh whurt a stayyy!!!!1!!!11!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

This was like the most super awesome place i have ever spent the night at. Every one was super awesome they would like shave your back if you wanted them too. Everyone at the front desk was amazing and had beautiful eyes. Even the bar and lounge they have there the "mojito" was really coool. I brought my portable dvd player down there and we watched disney movies all night. They even have a pool but FYI (I dont like to swim)! I wish there were more crowne plazas like this one.If you are looking for a Hotel that will give you a hug when you are crying this is your place.

Room Tip: Get an odd ended room it faces the BAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CPTW5303, Director of Rooms at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, responded to this review
November 1, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you so very much for your review of your recent stay with us. Your sincere words regarding our Award Winning Staff are touching and greatly appreciated. We believe in providing excellent service that makes our guests feel at home while away from home.

Once again, thank you for your review. We hope you had safe travels home and look forward to your next visit.

Best Regards,
Melissa Golub
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Rochester, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent choice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

We came to visit Tampa FL (bus & pleasure) and we were very careful which hotel to pick since we are spending at least eight days. Frankly we feel we have made an excellent choice by picking the west shore crown plaza. Extremely friendly staff, during booking Chris was very helpful and pleasant on the phone. Latasha and Jeff helped us in picking the right suite. The hotel is clean with great internet service, NO connectivity problem and good breakfast too. Our next trip to Tampa FL will certainly be at the west shore crown plaza.
Tarek Hussien
Rochester NY
October 21, 2012

Room Tip: Corner suites are large and has good space. (Pick towards the end thrid floor is the best for suites...
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CPTW5303, Director of Rooms at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, responded to this review
October 26, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing the Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore for your 8 night stay. We are so happy to hear that you had an excellent stay and our Award Winning staff made you feel at home. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to your next trip to Tampa.

Warm Regards,
Melissa Golub
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Also Known As:
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore Hotel
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore Hotel Tampa
Crowne Plaza Tampa
Address: 5303 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609
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Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#19 Business Hotels in Tampa
#29 Family Hotels in Tampa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Tampa's newest premier hotel. The new Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore offers a uniqueness all its own that can perhaps be best described as modern and fresh but elegantly posh. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore offers its guest complimentary shuttle service to and from Tampa Airport. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore is located less than 2 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and in the heart of the thriving Westshore business district. Our hotel is only a short walk from the Westshore Plaza Mall, offering the finest in shopping, dining and entertainment. Additionally, we are just minutes from the University of Tampa, Tampa General and the University of South Florida. While visiting the Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore, you will find that our location is convenient to many attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Raymond James Stadium, George M Steinbrenner Field, Tropicana Field, Florida Aquarium, St. Pete Times Forum and the Port of Tampa located at Channelside.Local businesses include Bank of America, Humana, MacDill Air Force Base, Verizon, Wachovia, General Electric, Met Life and Cisco Systems. ... more   less 
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