Tampa International (TPA) is the closest airport located about 10 minutes from Renaissance Tampa Hotel. The two other airports in the vicinity are Orlando (90 minutes) and St. Petersburg (30 minutes).

Tampa - TPA

  * 1-813-870-8700
  * Hotel Direction: 1 mi N
  * Driving Directions: I-275 N to Lois Ave. (International Plaza) Exit

  * Airport shuttle service, on request, complimentary
  * Bus service, fee: 5 USD (one way)
  * Estimated taxi fare: 10 USD (one way)

Orlando - MCO

  * Hotel Direction: 89 mi SW
  * Driving Directions: Take I-4 West to I-275 South to Lois Ave. exit. Turn right onto Lois Ave. Drive 1 mile into International Plaza and Bay Street. Hotel will be on the right.

  * Estimated taxi fare: 95 USD (one way)
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Transportation:

The hotel airport shuttle that runs every half hour to and from the airport. At the airport there is a courtesy phone at a kiosk by the baggage claim area. The phone can be used to call the hotel and inform the driver to pick up up.

Contact information for transporation options during your Tampa visit:
Yellow Cab Taxi - 813-253-0121 (13 minute cab ride from Hotel to Davis Islands Garden Club
Payless Car Rental - 813-289-6554 (Airport)
Budget Car Rental - 800-527-0700 (Airport)
Royal Limousine Service, Inc. - 800-445-5466

Wedding Ceremony and Reception Information:

Our wedding ceremony and reception are both at the Davis Island Garden Club beginning at 6pm. Cocktail hour and dinner to follow the ceremony.
81 Columbia Drive
Tampa, Florida 33606

Link to map from Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza to Davis Island Garden Club

Registry Information

You can access our registries online or at store locations;

Macy’s Registry Online (enter either of our first and last names to access our registry.)
Bed, Bath and Beyond (enter either of our first and last names to access our registry.)

Things to do in Tampa:

Clearwater Beach - One of the top 10 beaches in the US. (about 30 minutes from the hotel) Take SR60 toward Clearwater and follow signs to the beach. Try Frenchy’s for lunch or dinner.
The Florida Aquarium - 813- 273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa
Busch Gardens - Busch Blvd, Tampa
Lowry Park Zoo -813-935-8552- 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa
Tarpon Springs - an original Greek settlement in Tampa - fun resturants, bakeries and shops (about 40 minutes from the hotel)
Salvador Dali Museum - 800-442-3254 the largest collection of Dali works in the world (about 40 minutes from the hotel) 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg
Ybor City - Florida’s Latin quarter with shops, cigar factories, dining and night time entertainment - Check out the Columbia Restaurant for dinner - 7th Avenue, Tampa Florida

A few restaurant favorites:

Columbia Restaurant - 813-248-4961 One of the oldest resturants and a landmark in Tampa. Traditional Spanish and Cuban style food(make reserations in advance)-2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa
Berns Steakhouse -813.251.2421 Internationally known gourmet steakhouse and famous desert room. Great wine selection. (make reserations in advance) - 1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa
Cheesecake Factory - Great food and located right in International Plaza next to the hotel.
Jotos -813-875-4842- our sushi staple, this restaurant offers casual dining and the best sushi in town (about 10 minutes from the hotel) 310 S. Dale Mabry Tampa.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe - 727-446-3607 the best beach cafe for seafood. Its a classic. 41 Baymont Street Clearwater Beach

Directions from the Hotel to our Home:

Our address: 18130 Jorene Rd., Odessa Florida 33556

Here is a link to directions on yahoo maps