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Venue Overview

Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Hilton Tampa Downtown combines modern sophistication with warm hospitality. Our property offers an urban-luxury wedding experience surrounded by the city skyline, featuring flexible indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations of every size.

Venue Details

Hilton Tampa Downtown offers more than 39,000 square feet of event space across 22 venues, including Bayshore Ballroom, our largest space, accommodating up to 1,000 guests. The Esplanade Patio, our outdoor red-brick courtyard surrounded by oak trees and a cascading waterfall, seats up to 150 guests for an outdoor ceremony. With 520 guest rooms, our hotel provides comfort and convenience for wedding guests right in the heart of the city. All wedding reception packages include a complimentary bridal suite for the night of your event.

Pricing and Packages

Wedding receptions start at $152++ per person and include a four-hour hosted bar, champagne toast, dance floor, house linens, tables and chairs, and votive candles. Minimums vary by season and day of the week. Custom packages are available through our catering sales team.

Elopements and Intimate Weddings

For smaller celebrations, Hilton Tampa Downtown offers intimate elopement packages in select ballrooms or the Esplanade Patio. Each package can include ceremony space, champagne toast, light bites, and accommodations for the couple.

Ceremony Spaces

The Esplanade Patio provides a red-brick courtyard surrounded by oak trees with a cascading waterfall backdrop, seating up to 150 guests. Indoor options include our elegant Bayshore Ballroom with 18-foot ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, accommodating up to 1,000 guests.

Cocktail Hour Spaces

Our pre-function areas and outdoor patio spaces provide ideal settings for cocktail hour, featuring natural light, stylish décor, and seamless transitions between ceremony and reception.

Reception Spaces

The Bayshore Ballroom, featuring 18-foot ceilings and shimmering chandeliers, offers a neutral palette perfect for any wedding design. Multiple adjoining spaces allow flexibility for large or small receptions, complete with dance floor and audiovisual options.

Food and Beverage Experience

Our in-house culinary team provides custom, chef-driven menus highlighting Florida-inspired cuisine with international flair. Dinner packages begin at $152++ per person and include hors d’oeuvres, entrée selections, and a four-hour hosted bar. Menu options include plated, buffet, and specialty stations.

Included Amenities and Enhancements

Hilton Tampa Downtown weddings include tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and votive candles. Upgrades such as specialty linens, lighting, and custom décor can be coordinated through preferred vendors.

Overnight Accommodations and Guest Experience

Hilton Tampa Downtown features 520 guest rooms and suites with modern amenities and city views. Guests enjoy an outdoor rooftop pool deck with city views, 24-hr. fitness center, and proximity to Tampa’s Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park, and Sparkman Wharf. Our prime location is just steps from the free Downtown Tampa Trolley, offering easy access to top attractions, restaurants, and nightlife, all the way to historic Ybor City. Your wedding guests can enjoy the convenience of this complimentary service, making it effortless to explore the city and create unforgettable memories throughout your wedding weekend. Room block rates and honeymoon suite upgrades are available.

Vendors

We offer the flexibility to work with outside décor, floral, and entertainment vendors. Our in-house team oversees catering, bar service, and event coordination to ensure a seamless experience.

Parking and Accessibility

Valet parking and nearby self-parking options are available. Our event spaces are located within walking distance of downtown landmarks and attractions.

What Couples Love Most

Couples love the convenience of hosting ceremony, reception, and overnight accommodations all under one roof. The modern ballrooms, dedicated event staff, and central downtown location make Hilton Tampa Downtown a favorite for couples seeking an elegant yet effortless wedding experience.

Awards and Recognition

Featured in Marry Me Tampa Bay’s “Best of Venues” and highly rated across The Knot and WeddingWire with consistent praise for service, flexibility, and location.

Our Team

Our wedding sales team offers personalized service from start to finish. Each event is guided by a dedicated catering manager who ensures every detail, from menu planning to execution, is flawless.

Contact Us

211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone:(813) 222-4970 – Sales Office

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpanthf-hilton-tampa-downtown/events/

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$250

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

22

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Hilton Tampa Downtown

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Jeannine Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

You must have your wedding here

First of all, Frances Ramirez, with the Hilton is hands down amazing! She took all of my calls, text messages and emails. She truly wen't above and beyond for us. Frances is a class act!
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Sadie Sent on 01/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
What a elegant hotel. I loved that they had a Starbucks. They also have a shuttle that transported our guests to the venue.
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User2481709 Sent on 12/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We have a room block here for our guests as a back-up/slightly less expensive alternative for our downtown Tampa wedding. The staff was very responsive and helpful and makes you an adorable little website for your guests to use. Great place to work with and a very nice hotel!
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Ileana Sent on 09/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great customer service. Great menu. Beautiful venue with high ceilings and glass chandeliers. The staff made my family feel so welcome and that was very important to me. Great location, as it is in downtown Tampa and near the airport, malls, Ybor city, and the beaches. Thank you Jennifer! It was the perfect start to our marriage!
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Stephanie Sent on 04/10/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was on 2/26/11. It was quite a process to find the perfect venue for our ceremony. We had already selected our site for our reception so that made it pretty difficult to find a spot that was 1, beautiful and 2, affordable. We wanted an outdoor venue and being that Florida weather can be so unpredictable most sites required a back -up option. With a back-up option came a jacked up price. It was very disheartening, however, my husband suggested the Hyatt so I looked into it. I found some pictures on-line from some weddings in the courtyard. They were incredible. From the tress that canopy and the waterfall and fountains that make for such a romantic location. I knew that would be our ceremony location. When I called the best news ever was that they did have a back- up option and it was FREE. WE were sold. WE spoke with Jennifer Vernon in the beginning and she connected us with Maribel Ruiz, the event coordinator. Everyone was great and very professional. It was the most beautiful ceremony!!!
Sara
Sara Sent on 12/26/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating

beautiful hall with a great coordinator

Frances Ramirez made our dreams come true!! I had an Egyptian-American wedding for about 170 guests in the ballroom. Frances worked well with our coordinators and had everything streamlined. She was able to work with my vision regarding seating arrangements and even offer halal options for dietary restrictions. The bridal suite is huge! Great to get ready in!! One thing I wasn't happy about was I had to move my wedding back 6 months. It was moved from a saturday and I was told the only availability was a sunday due to lack of availability of the hall during June. However, the minimum food and beverage charge was the same. (many venues offer a cheaper minimum on a Sunday especially for a summer wedding in florida). Overall, it was a great experience in a beautiful ballroom.
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Guest Sent on 05/17/2017
0.5 out of 5 rating
Don't book an event at this hotel.

I have previously booked wedding events for my family members at other Hilton Hotels and have been very happy with their quality, consistency, professionalism, and customer service.

We had a wedding reception here, and we were given a bill of around $19,000 with a 24% service charge.

Multiple services weren't provided at our wedding reception.

1. The cake we bought was never served to our guests. Nobody ate dessert. The cake wasn't even wheeled to the center of the dance floor. Multiple guests never saw the cake at all. The photographer couldn't take proper photographs because of failure of service with the cake.

2. Champagne wasn't poured on time for a champagne toast. We toasted to water. We gave the event planner a written timeline of when the toast would occur, yet a failure of service from the Hilton Tampa Downtown resulted in no champagne served by the time of the toast.

3. The event planner confirmed in writing he would bring a bird cage for guests to drop off their gifts into. This was not brought and our parents had to collect wedding gifts from our guests the entire night.

4. Lack of silverware at our tables. My elderly father asked for a spoon and was never given one. He had to eat dal (soup) with a fork.

5. Blatant lack of service and callous administration. I voiced my concerns to Management and I was refused a phonecall to review significant concerns regarding failure of services of the Hilton Tampa Downtown despite a mandated 24% service charge.

This is how you can expect to be treated by Management if you book an event at the Hilton Tampa Downtown.

If you're going to spend thousands of dollars for a wedding reception, my advice is to look elsewhere.
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Awards

7

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Event Design Event Design Wedding Planners

The Hilton Downtown Tampa offers outstanding customer service at a great location. Their ballrooms are beautiful and the service team is truly outstanding. Specifically, Maribel Ruiz is a consummate professional with an eye for detail and a dedication to your event that is rarely found. Due to it's size, it would be advisable to consider a Day-of Coordinator to ensure all vendor items come together harmoniously, but the team at the Hyatt will do everything they can to make sure your experience is truly special.

Corey Conroy Photography Corey Conroy Photography Wedding Photographers

The Hyatt Regency is a fantastic place to get married! The hotel has several beautiful locations to hold your ceremony and the reception rooms can hold everything from a small group to a huge party. Another big plus is it's location near the airport making things very easy for your out of town guests. You will love the staff!

A1 FOLIAGE QUALITY PLANT RENTALS A1 FOLIAGE QUALITY PLANT RENTALS Wedding Florists

I would highly recommend HYATT REGENCY TAMPA to anyone who is getting ready to plan a wedding. Catering Manager, Jennifer Vernon who is highly qualified and experienced at her work. She is extremely knowledgeable in her practice and timely in all matters. Jennifer and her staff are always professional and attentive to every detail. We love to make ther ballroom come to life with our lighted foliage and colored uplights. Conrad Forler A1 Foliage Quality Plant Rentals

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Hilton Tampa Downtown frequently asked questions

Hilton Tampa Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Tampa Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Tampa Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hilton Tampa Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Hilton Tampa Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Tampa Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Tampa Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hilton Tampa Downtown offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Tampa Downtown is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in average response time, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.2 in flexibility and 4.2 in value.
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