Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel

Tampa

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel 1

Axel’s take

A strong airport-and-shopping base, but check the renovation status before booking.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · an upscale 4-star airport-and-shopping hotel in Westshore

This upscale 4-star beside International Plaza is a strong pick for an airport stopover, shopping weekend or Westshore business trip. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia broadly agree on its strengths: clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and easy access to restaurants. The complimentary Tampa airport shuttle adds practical value, while the courtyard, gym and outdoor pool give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.

The main caution is recent renovation disruption. The lobby project was advertised for July–September 2026, and Marriott guests reported noise and dust; completion is not clearly confirmed. A Booking.com guest also reported a closed pool, although late-September ResortPass guests describe using it. Confirm both before a pool-focused stay. Parking and most breakfast bookings cost extra, and free in-room Wi-Fi has booking conditions. We'd choose somewhere else for a walkable downtown holiday or a resort-style escape.

Rooms
Comfortable beds and good-sized rooms draw consistent praise; occasional guests find the interiors dated.
Cleanliness
Strong ratings across major sites outweigh isolated complaints about room condition.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength, with some poor handling reported during construction.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, whirlpool, gym, restaurant and complimentary TPA shuttle; confirm shuttle times and pool status.
Fees and surprises
Paid self-parking and valet; breakfast generally extra; complimentary in-room Wi-Fi requires direct booking as a Bonvoy member.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · resortpass.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa

Beside International Plaza and Bay Street restaurants, convenient for TPA but outside downtown.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, whirlpool, gym, restaurant and complimentary TPA shuttle; confirm shuttle times and pool status.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free
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Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel — Tampa, United States

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel is an upscale 4-star airport-and-shopping hotel in Westshore in Tampa, United States.

Address: 4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa. Property ID: 1015365.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/tampa/renaissance-tampa-international-plaza-hotel-1015365

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$537$656 on Booking.com$119 less (18%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$613$636 on Booking.com$23 less (4%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $1,581 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$338 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,333 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-07$995 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,248 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-08$253 for 1 night · 2 nights $816 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-09$563 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,328
2026-11-10$765 for 1 night
2026-11-11View stay prices
2026-11-12$272 for 1 night · 2 nights $497 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$225 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$239 for 1 night · 2 nights $447 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$208 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$338 for 1 night · 2 nights $727 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$389 for 1 night · 2 nights $727 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$338 for 1 night · 2 nights $599 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$261 for 1 night · 2 nights $453 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$192 for 1 night · 2 nights $382 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$190 for 1 night · 2 nights $363 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $349 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$176 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$184 for 1 night · 2 nights $364 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $350 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$170 for 1 night · 2 nights $348 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $436 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $632 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$374 for 1 night · 2 nights $774 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$400 for 1 night · 2 nights $789 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$389 for 1 night · 2 nights $735 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$346 for 1 night · 2 nights $702 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$356 for 1 night · 2 nights $668.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$312.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $581.50 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong airport-and-shopping base, but check the renovation status before booking. an upscale 4-star airport-and-shopping hotel in Westshore, scored for what it is.

This upscale 4-star beside International Plaza is a strong pick for an airport stopover, shopping weekend or Westshore business trip. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia broadly agree on its strengths: clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and easy access to restaurants. The complimentary Tampa airport shuttle adds practical value, while the courtyard, gym and outdoor pool give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.

The main caution is recent renovation disruption. The lobby project was advertised for July–September 2026, and Marriott guests reported noise and dust; completion is not clearly confirmed. A Booking.com guest also reported a closed pool, although late-September ResortPass guests describe using it. Confirm both before a pool-focused stay. Parking and most breakfast bookings cost extra, and free in-room Wi-Fi has booking conditions. We'd choose somewhere else for a walkable downtown holiday or a resort-style escape.

  • Best for: airport stopovers; shopping and dining weekends; Westshore business travelers

  • Watch out for: Confirm lobby renovation completion and pool availability; Parking and breakfast usually cost extra; Not a downtown sightseeing base

  • Location: Beside International Plaza and Bay Street restaurants, convenient for TPA but outside downtown.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and good-sized rooms draw consistent praise; occasional guests find the interiors dated.

  • Cleanliness: Strong ratings across major sites outweigh isolated complaints about room condition.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength, with some poor handling reported during construction.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, whirlpool, gym, restaurant and complimentary TPA shuttle; confirm shuttle times and pool status.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid self-parking and valet; breakfast generally extra; complimentary in-room Wi-Fi requires direct booking as a Bonvoy member.

Axel's opinion of Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · resortpass.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Renaissance
  • 4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,700 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): International Plaza: 7 min walk · Tampa International Airport: 10 min by taxi · St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 65 min by taxi · Glazer Children's Museum: 12 min by taxi · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 12 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Airport shuttle (free), Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (extra charge), Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Tampa

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm Club (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard room with courtyard view

Standard room with garden view

Standard room with view

1 Bedroom Standard room

Standard Club room

Standard Club room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with courtyard view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Single Club room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple Club room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family Club room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds)

Standard Twin Club room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with courtyard view

Standard Triple Club room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple Club room

Standard Quadruple Club room with courtyard view

Standard Quintuple Club room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with courtyard view

Standard Sextuple Club room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple Family Club room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room with courtyard view

Standard room (sofa)

Standard room with city view (sofa)

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double Club room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with courtyard view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Family room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple room with courtyard view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

Executive room with courtyard view

Executive room with view

1 Bedroom Executive room

Executive Club room

Executive Single room

1 Bedroom Executive Single room

Executive Triple room

1 Bedroom Executive Triple room

Executive Quadruple room

Executive Quadruple room with courtyard view

Executive Quadruple room with view

Executive Quadruple Club room

1 Bedroom Executive Family room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Executive Double room with view (full double bed)

Executive Double room with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double Club room (full double bed)

Executive Double Club room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Executive Double Club room with view (full double bed)

Executive Double Family room (full double bed)

Executive Quadruple room

Executive Quadruple room with courtyard view

Executive Quadruple room with view

Executive Quadruple Club room

Executive Quadruple Club room with courtyard view

Executive Sextuple room

Executive Sextuple room with courtyard view

Executive Quadruple Family room

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Club room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Triple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Suite with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite with city view (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Suite

Executive Suite with courtyard view

1 Bedroom Executive Suite

Executive Single Suite

1 Bedroom Executive Single Suite

1 Bedroom Executive Triple Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with courtyard view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Executive Quadruple Suite

Executive Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Executive Suite (sofa)

Presidential Suite

1 Bedroom Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Presidential Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment with courtyard view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment with pool view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Apartment with pool view

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Apartment with courtyard view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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