About us
Combining modern luxury with the sophisticated energy of the surrounding neighborhood, In addition to 519 elegant guest rooms and suites, this luxury meeting destination offers multiple social areas for cultivating new connections. Here, groups are invited to gather for an immersive experience across 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Host your meeting in one of three elegant ballrooms, including the largest hotel ballroom in Tampa Bay, or choose from 21 versatile breakout rooms. Innovativevenues include the highest rooftop bar in the city and the four-story glass Skybox, a stunning setting for receptions and dinners above the hotel lobby. Open-air functions are made more memorable at the Water Street Tampa Collection, whether you choose the sixth-floor rooftop JW Event Lawn or the Marriott’s private Riverwalk terrace overlooking the vibrant bayfront. Whichever space you prefer, expert planners and a talented culinary team will help to create an unforgettable experience.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandJW Marriott
Built2020
Renovated-
Total meeting space122,287 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms519
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Awards
Cvent awards
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)Sustainability level: Silver
Certification body:U.S. Green Building Council
Issued: 6/2/2022 Expires: 12/31/2099
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
122,287 sq. ft.
Largest room
29,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
45
Second largest room
20,250 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
122,287 sq. ft.
Largest room
29,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
45
Second largest room
20,250 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
713 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
8,492 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,100 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,112 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,139 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
12,760 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
4,355 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
500 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
648 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
519
Single (1 bed)
241
Double (2 beds)
254
Suites
24
Tax rate
13.5%
Occupancy rate
1.95%
Total guest rooms
519
Single (1 bed)
241
Double (2 beds)
254
Suites
24
Tax rate
13.5%
Occupancy rate
1.95%
Location
Getting Here
Take I-275 N toward I-4. Travel 4.4 miles. Take exit 44 toward Downtown E/Downtown W. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Ashley Dr. Continue onto N Ashley Dr. Travel 0.6 miles. Turn left onto E Whiting St and take the first right onto S Franklin St. Travel 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Old Water St. The hotel is immediately on the right.
Distance from airport
7 mi
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
Street parking
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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Hotel
Tampa, US
519
45
29,100 sq. ft.
122,287 sq. ft.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does JW Marriott Tampa Water Street have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does JW Marriott Tampa Water Street clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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