Travel

Hotel

The Westin Tampa Waterside

We’ve reserved a room block for our guests to make travel and logistics as easy as possible. The hotel is centrally located near our venue and some of our favorite spots in Tampa. If you would like to stay in our block, you must book your room by September 1, 2026. Rooms are available at a discounted rate through our wedding block until the cut-off date (or until the block fills). We recommend booking early, as October is a busy season in Tampa. Please use the link below to reserve your room: https://book.passkey.com/go/GildeaSaponariWedding

Travel Note

Your visit to Tampa!

THINGS TO DO - Stroll the Tampa Riverwalk – Grab a coffee or cocktail and wander along the water with skyline views. - Shop & sip at Hyde Park Village – Boutiques, great restaurants, and perfect people-watching. - Eat your way through Armature Works – A waterfront food hall with something for everyone. - Brunch at Oxford Exchange – A Tampa classic for coffee, books, and beautiful interiors. - Walk or bike Bayshore Boulevard – Palm trees, bay views, and some of the prettiest sunset walks in the city. FOOD - Columbia – Florida's oldest restaurant, wonderful traditional Spanish food. - On Swann – Elevated American cuisine with a lively Hyde Park atmosphere. - Ulele – Waterfront dining featuring Native-inspired dishes and local flavors. - Bern’s Steak House – A Tampa institution. Go for the steaks, stay for the famous dessert room experience. DRINK - Sorsi Aperol Sprits bar, just outside the hotel. - Lower Deck, just outside the hotel. - The Gin Joint, for fellow gin lovers and a great atmosphere. - Ybor City is Tampa's entertainment district, great for bars, clubs, cocktail lounges, cigars, and live music. WEATHER October evenings in Tampa are typically warm and humid. We recommend lightweight fabrics. TRANSPORTATION No rental car necessary if staying downtown, as there are affordable ride share options.