Tampa, FloridaWestshore
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Bayside mangrove campus
Westshore   Tampa, Florida
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattBayside mangrove campus
A waterfront conference hotel and nature preserve share thirty-five acres, linked by boardwalk trails running down to the bay.
What it’s good at
Listed
Operating on Old Tampa Bay since 1986, anchored by long-running seafood institution Oystercatchers.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tampa International Airport sits three miles inland, leaving the Westshore waterfront remarkably quiet.
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The rooms
Tower rooms look across the bay, while standalone casitas sit tucked directly into the mangrove preserve.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A heated swimming pool and whirlpool hot tub sit beside the bay, ringed by palm trees and loungers.
Gym and yoga deck
Peloton bikes face wide windows in the fitness center, and yoga mats roll out on the waterfront deck.
Restaurant
Oystercatchers
Tiki torches light the bayside deck, where diners share chilled oysters beside a private boat dock.
At the table
1823 Kitchen & Bar pours regional drafts in the lobby, and guests gather around rooftop firepits at sunset.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.