Booking Your Hotel Room

Benefits of Reserving with Maritz

Maritz is ICMA’s official housing company and solely authorized to coordinate hotel reservations for the ICMA Annual conference.

Best Rates

Discounted room rates and a guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel

Secure Reservations

After registering for the Annual Conference, you will have access to secure a hotel reservation

Support

Once the housing reservation system opens, access to Maritz’s customer service representatives for help with your reservation

Other Information About Hotels

Booking Your Hotel Room

  • After registering for the Annual Conference, you will have access to secure a hotel reservation.
  • Hotel reservations will be taken on a first come, first-served basis by Maritz. Registration and housing are scheduled to open at noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 25!
  • For best availability and immediate confirmation, make your reservation via Maritz online reservation system or by telephone by calling Maritz at (219) 354-6679; Monday- Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm ET.
  • Reservations must be received by Monday, September 29 to guarantee conference rates. Higher rates may exist after that time.
  • Reservations must be accompanied by a credit card valid through November 2025 to serve as a guarantee.
  • Reservations may be changed (based on availability) until Monday, Monday, September 29, via Maritz. After Friday, October 3, attendees should contact the hotels directly to change or cancel reservations.
  • Reservations must be cancelled at least 72- hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax.
  • Special requests are not guaranteed. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in based on availability.
  • All rates are subject to state and local taxes.

Advantages to Booking Your Room Through ICMA’s Official Housing Provider Maritz

  • ICMA secures room blocks at hotels to meet a variety of conference attendee tastes and budgets. ICMA’s official housing company, Maritz, is solely authorized to coordinate hotel reservations for the conference. By booking a hotel room through Maritz, you receive:
  • Discounted room rates,
  • Immediate email acknowledgement of your hotel assignment,
  • A guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel, and
  • Access to Maritz’s customer service representatives for help with your reservation.

When attendees reserve rooms at hotels that are NOT within the official hotel block, ICMA is:

  • Unable to assist when a reservation cannot be located in a hotel’s system,
  • Unable to protect a reservation when a hotel “oversells” its room inventory, and
  • Exposed to penalties for not fulfilling contractual room block commitments. By avoiding such penalties, ICMA can keep conference costs down.

By Booking a Hotel Room Through Maritz, You Receive:

  • Discounted room rates.
  • Immediate email acknowledgement of your hotel assignment.
  • A guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel.
  • Access to Maritz’s customer service representatives for help with your reservation.

When Attendees Reserve Rooms at Hotels That Are NOT Within The Official Hotel Block, ICMA is:

  • Unable to assist when a reservation cannot be located in a hotel’s system.
  • Unable to protect a reservation when a hotel “oversells” its room inventory.
  • Exposed to penalties for not fulfilling contractual room block commitments. By avoiding such penalties, ICMA is able to keep conference costs down.

Important Note: Maritz is the Official Housing Provider for the ICMA Annual Conference. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company other than Maritz is not approved. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to ICMA or Maritz.

Reserving Via Telephone

After you have registered for the conference, you may reserve a room by calling Maritz at (219) 354-6679; Monday- Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm ET.

Cancellations/Changes/Refunds

  • Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax.
  • Through September 29, 2025, send requests for changes and cancellations in writing to Maritz via e-mail icma@maritz.com.
  • Beginning October 3, 2025, contact hotels directly to make changes and cancellations. Please do not contact the hotels directly until October 3.

Need to book a hospitality suite?  Contact Felicia Littky at conferenceteam@icma.org, (202) 962-3656.

Maritz will send reservation acknowledgements via email within 24 hours if booked online or by telephone. If you do not receive your acknowledgement within 24 hours, please contact Maritz. You will not receive a written confirmation from the hotel.

  • Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax.
  • Beginning October 6, 2025, contact hotels directly to make changes and cancellations. Please do not contact the hotels directly until October 3.

Do you have a question?

For answers to conference housing questions, call Maritz at (219) 354-6679 or send an e-mail to ICMA@maritz.com between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday for questions, cancellations, or changes about your reservation.

Maritz is the Official Housing Provider for the ICMA Annual Conference. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company other than Maritz is not approved. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to ICMA or Maritz.

Important notice regarding hotel reservations for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference

We have become aware of spammers who are contacting individuals via phone calls and emails, falsely claiming to assist with hotel reservations for the upcoming 2025 ICMA Annual Conference. We want to emphasize that our official housing block is managed exclusively by Maritz, our trusted partner in accommodation services.

Please note the following important information:

  • The official housing block for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference will open at noon ET on June 25th, concurrent with the opening of conference registration.
  • To ensure that you book your accommodation within our official block, receive our specially negotiated discounted rates, and have access to Maritz staff for any assistance regarding your reservation, it is imperative that you make your reservation through our designated system.
  • We advise all attendees to disregard any communication, including phone calls and emails, from external entities claiming to assist with hotel reservations. These communications are not authorized by ICMA or Maritz.

We value the trust you place in us, and we are committed to ensuring a seamless and secure reservation process for all attendees. If you have any questions or concerns regarding hotel reservations, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

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.

  • Many conference hotels are conveniently located either adjacent to or within walking distance from the Tampa Convention Center (TCC).

  • *A shuttle service will run during prime conference hours, between the hotels noted with an asterisk (*) on the chart below and the TCC.

Please DO NOT contact the hotels directly.

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.

Meetings and/or special events may take place at the Tampa Marriott Waterside (less than a block from the TCC) or another nearby conference hotel.

All hotels are non-smoking. Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi access, coffee makers, hairdryers, and iron/ironing boards.

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.

Download the map
Map Marker Hotel Pricing Distance from Convention Center
1 Tampa Marriott Water Street  SOLD OUT Across the street
2 JW Marriott Tampa Water Street SOLD OUT  Across the street
3 Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown SOLD OUT  Connected
4 Westin Tampa Waterside  SOLD OUT  1 block
5 Hilton Tampa Downtown SOLD OUT 3 blocks
6 Aloft Tampa Downtown SOLD OUT  3 blocks
7 Hotel Tampa Riverwalk SOLD OUT 3 blocks
8 Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown SOLD OUT 6 blocks
9 *Le Meridien Tampa Downtown  SOLD OUT 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 SOLD OUT 10 blocks
16 *Home2Suites by Hilton Channel District SOLD OUT 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.

MORE ABOUT REAL ID

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Address: 4100 George J. Bean Pkwy; Tampa, FL 33607

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.

 

Tips for Getting Around Town

Ace (813) 636-8999 

Alamo (888) 826-6893

Avis (800) 831-2847

Budget (800) 527-0700

Dollar (813) 396-3640

Enterprise (800)  736-8222

Fox (855) 849-4215 

Hertz (800) 654-3131

National (888) 826-6890

NextCar (813) 706-6990 

Payless (813) 289-6554 

Sixt (813) 666-8606 

Thrifty (800) 847-4389

Zipcar (866) 494-7227 

The City of Tampa has engaged with two leading providers in shared micromobility (LIME  and SPIN) to provide eBikes and eScooters throughout the city. 

With more than 32,000 parking spaces, there is always somewhere to park in Tampa’s Downtown! There are thousands of spaces in convenient garages close to businesses, attractions, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. The City of Tampa currently offers four (4) different mobile payment apps for customers to utilize that can be found on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

The closest parking garages near the Tampa Convention Center are the Tampa Convention Center Parking Garage, Pam Iorio Parking Garage and Fort Brooke Parking Garage.  

https://www.tampa.gov/tcc/parking 

With year-round sunshine, more than 100 miles of bike lanes, and flat-to-gently sloping terrain, Tampa Bay is a natural place for pedal-ushing. Don’t have your own bike? Don’t worry. Swing by Tampa Riverwalk Rentals right on the riverwalk, and you’ll be out on your bike in no time. Just make sure to bring sunblock and water for your ride!