About Conference Hotels
ICMA secures room blocks at hotels to meet a variety of conference attendee tastes and budgets.
- ICMA’s conference hotel block offers a range of options in terms of proximity, affordability, and style in order to meet a variety of attendee needs and preferences.
- You MUST be registered for the ICMA Annual Conference before you may reserve a hotel room. Registration will open in June.
- Meetings and/or special events may take place at the Tampa Marriott Waterside (approximately one block from the TCC) or another nearby conference hotel. Consult the final conference program for details.
- All hotels are non-smoking. Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi access, coffee makers, hairdryers, and iron/ironing boards.
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Many conference hotels are conveniently located either adjacent to or within walking distance from the Tampa Convention Center (TCC).
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*A shuttle service will run during prime conference hours, between the hotels noted with an asterisk (*) on the chart below and the TCC.
ICMA will provide shuttle service between the Tampa Convention Center (TCC) and the following hotels: The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, Courtyard Tampa Downtown, Hampton Inn by Hilton Channel District, Hampton Inn Ybor City, Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City, Home2Suites, Hotel Flor, Hotel Haya, Le Meridien Tampa, Residence Inn, and Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown.
The shuttle will run every 20 – 30 minutes as follows: Saturday (6:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-5:30pm), Sunday (6:30am-10:30am & 4:30pm-8:30pm), Monday (6:30am-10:30am & 4:00pm-8:00pm), Tuesday (6:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-5:00pm) and Wednesday (6:45am-12:00pm). Shuttles will also be provided for the Saturday night and Tuesday night receptions.
| Map Marker | Hotel | Pricing | Distance from Convention Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Marriott Water Street | $280 Single/Double | Across the street |
| 2 | JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | $340 Single/Double | Across the street |
| 3 | Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown | $289 Single/Double | Connected |
| 4 | Westin Tampa Waterside | $249 Single/Double | 1 block |
| 5 | Hilton Tampa Downtown | $269 Single/Double | 3 blocks |
| 6 | Aloft Tampa Downtown | $199 Single/Double | 3 blocks |
| 7 | Hotel Tampa Riverwalk | $210 Single/Double | 3 blocks |
| 8 | Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown | $279 Single/Double | 6 blocks |
| 9 | *Le Meridien Tampa Downtown | $252 Single/Double | 6 blocks |
| 10 | *Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown | $267 Single/Double | 8 blocks |
| 11 | *Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Downtown | $279 Single/Double | 6 blocks |
| 12 | *Hotel Flor | $239 Single/Double | 8 blocks |
| 13 | *Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown | $199 Single/Double | 9 blocks |
| 14 | *The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk | $207 Single/Double | 10 blocks |
| 15 | *Hampton Inn by Hilton Channel District | $199 Single/Double | 10 blocks |
| 16 | *Home2Suites by Hilton Channel District | $225 Single/Double | 10 blocks |
| 17 | *Hotel Haya | $245 Single/Double | 2 miles |
| 18 | *Hampton Inn Ybor City | $169 Single/Double | 2 miles |
| 19 | *Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City | $219 Single/Double | 2 miles |
*indicates shuttle service
Hotels in walking distance to TCC
The following hotels are within walking distance to the Tampa Convention Center (TCC):
- Aloft Tampa Downtown
- Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown
- Hilton Tampa Downtown
- Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
- Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
- JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
- Tampa Marriott Water Street
- Westin Tampa Waterside
Hotels not in walking distance to TCC
ICMA will provide shuttle service between the following hotels and the Tampa Convention Center (TCC):
- Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Channel District
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Ybor City
- Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City
- Home2Suites by Hilton Channel District
- Hotel Flor
- Hotel Haya
- Le Meridien Tampa Downtown
- Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Downtown
- Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown
- The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Travel Information
ARE YOU REAL ID READY?
Plan Ahead! Please note that starting May 7, 2025, your driver’s license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID to fly within the United States. Plan a visit to your state’s DMV soon to get one.
If you don’t have your REAL ID by the deadline, bring another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, to board your domestic flight.
Air Travel with United Airlines
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming event.
How to Reserve a Flight
To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZQBY723431
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
Other Information
– MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code.
– Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
– International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is located 8.5 miles from downtown, the Tampa Convention, and many of the ICMA contracted hotels.
Shuttle service to/from the airport to hotels is not provided.
Traveling between TPA and downtown is easy with a variety of options
Public Transportation
STREETCAR
The TECO Line Streetcar is a 2.7-mile-long fixed guideway transit system that connects downtown Tampa with the Channelside District and Ybor City Historic District.
DASH
DASH (Downtown Area Shared Hubs) is a hub-to-hub transit service. Rides are requested through an app and cost $2 per person. With over twenty virtual hubs, DASH is a great way to get around and explore Downtown easily.
UBER & LYFT
In a few minutes, a car will be curbside. Your rideshare is just a touch away.
Rideshare & Taxis
A variety of ground transportation options makes it easy to access surrounding areas from Tampa International Airport.
The average fare from the airport to Downtown via Uber or Lyft is $15+. Guests departing the Airport using Lyft, Uber or Wridz can be picked up at Red Baggage Claim, the Blue Express Curbside, or the SkyCenter One office building remote curbside. A service fee of $5.00 will be added to the cost of the fare.
Rental Car
On-airport rental car companies are in the Rental Car Center, which can be reached by taking the SkyConnect train from the Main Terminal. Remote bag check is available for most domestic passengers. Service is available Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Passengers must check in at the remote bag check at least 90–minutes prior to scheduled departure.
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