The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Contras: No place to put shampoo or soap in shower

Prós: Great location for Riverwalk and downtown. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food in restaurant was delicious with lots of local beers on tap.

Contras: Needs updating, water in shower smelled 'musty', thinner walls so hope you don't get loud neighbors

Ruverwalk location is a plus

Prós: The location of the hotel is right on the riverwalk allowing for easy access to the convention center and straz performing arts center. Lobby was clean with fresh flavored ice water available. Check in was quick and easy.

Contras: Rooms are old and small, but clean. We asked for a late checkout and were provided with one extra hour. When we were taking our luggage to the car, our room key was turned off even though it was prior to our late checkout time. What a pain to have to go back to the front desk and reactivate the key just to get the remaining luggage!

Prós: I really enjoyed the bartenders. They were very personable and tried to relate to someone that wasn't from anywhere near the area. The shuttle service was also nice and the driver brought us to where we wanted to go.

Contras: I didn't like not having a complimentary breakfast. Pool closed really early as well. Took forever to get hot water to my room.

overnight visit

Prós: rooms were clean, bedding was clean, beds were comfortable with lots of pillows, nice toiletries

Contras: no coffee service in the morning unless you went to the on-site restaurant, flimsy guide to area

Not bad for the price

Prós: Clean all around for the most part.

Contras: The shuttle driver asked for tip even when the service was complimentary by the hotel ,the front desk woman connie was rude in person and over the phone. The bathroom was rundown in the hotel room. The tv quality was horrible and made loud whistle noise.