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If the night before is about dinner, stay here. The Epicurean was built by the Bern's Steak House family across the street from Bern's, and it's been AAA Four Diamond since 2014.
EDGE on the roof, Elevage downstairs, a spa, and valet at $25 — the cheapest of the six.
It's in South Tampa, 3 miles from the aquarium by its count, so the morning is a cab. No pets, no cruise terms, no shuttle.
Forbes doesn't list it.
Book Bern's first, then the room. In that order.
Book it if
- Anyone whose night before is a reservation at Bern's
- Couples who want a rooftop bar and a spa without the Water Street price
- Tesla drivers: charging is free with valet
Look elsewhere if
- You're bringing a pet.
- You want to walk to the ship.
- You want breakfast included.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Epicurean Hotel publishes.
It's a hotel built by the people behind Bern's Steak House, which is across the street. Elevage does dinner from 5 to 10 PM, EDGE is the rooftop cocktail lounge Tuesday to Saturday, the Lobby Bar runs all day, Chill Bros. does the ice cream and Spa Evangeline does the rest. There's an outdoor pool, and Bayshore Boulevard is a walk.
No port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Not free. Elevage serves brunch from 7 AM on weekdays and weekends.
The hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $25 a night for hotel guests, with free Tesla charging. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
No shuttle. The hotel puts TPA 7.4 miles away.
No port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away.
From TPA without a hotel shuttle
The airport says a taxi is a flat $40 to downtown and the cruise terminal on one page and a $35 maximum on another; the port calls it a 15-minute drive. Uber’s own estimate is about $28 for UberX, plus the airport’s $5 rideshare fee. Rideshare picks up at the Red and Blue Express curbsides.
No shuttle. The hotel puts St. Pete-Clearwater 16.6 miles away.
No port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away.
From PIE without a hotel shuttle
St. Pete-Clearwater is across the bay, about 17 miles from Tampa by Uber’s count. No official source gives a distance to the port. Uber estimated $36 for UberX to Tampa; Tampa Cruise Ship Shuttle charges $85 for the vehicle from St. Pete or Clearwater.
Valet only, $25 a night for hotel guests, with free Tesla charging. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $25 a night for guests; free Tesla charging.
No port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
No distance statedThe hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away.
Source: epicureanhotel.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedNo port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Source: epicureanhotel.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $25 a night for hotel guests, with free Tesla charging. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: epicureanhotel.comThe port’s own garage
About $15/dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to the terminal on sail morning. The port’s garage is at 810 Channelside Drive, across the street from Terminal 3, with overflow lots at 810 Channelside and 1331 McKay when a ship is in. Port Tampa Bay doesn’t print a daily rate on its pages; Royal Caribbean and Celebrity put it at about $15 a day, subject to change, and Norwegian says $14. Pay on entry by cash or card, or pre-pay online with a full refund before your cruise date; valet is a $20 upgrade. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: royalcaribbean.comThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteIt's a hotel built by the people behind Bern's Steak House, which is across the street. Elevage does dinner from 5 to 10 PM, EDGE is the rooftop cocktail lounge Tuesday to Saturday, the Lobby Bar runs all day, Chill Bros. does the ice cream and Spa Evangeline does the rest. There's an outdoor pool, and Bayshore Boulevard is a walk.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free. Elevage serves brunch from 7 AM on weekdays and weekends.
Address
South Tampa, on Howard Avenue1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. It isn't on Forbes Travel Guide's Tampa or Gulf Coast pages. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Epicurean Hotel publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $25 a night for guests; free Tesla charging
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; Elevage brunch from 7 AM
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Not allowed; service animals only.
Food and drink on site
- Elevage SoHo Kitchen & BarDinner 5–10 PM; brunch daily from 7 AM
- EDGE Rooftop Cocktail LoungeTue–Thu 5 PM–midnight, Fri–Sat 5 PM–1 AM; closed Sun–Mon
- The Lobby BarAll-day modern American
- Chill Bros. Scoop ShopIce cream and baked goods
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Mobility rooms, roll-in showers, grab rails and TTY/TTD.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- The Florida Aquarium3 mi
- Glazer Children’s Museum3 mi
- Busch Gardens12 mi
- Clearwater Beach22 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 2014
- Bern’s Steak House, the sister restaurant, is across the street
- Spa Evangeline: Mon–Thu 11 AM–5 PM, Fri 11–6, Sat 10–6, Sun 10–5
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $25 a night for guests.
- EDGE rooftop is closed Sunday and Monday.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon. Minimum age 21.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
- Room types on the pages we read
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Epicurean Hotel FAQ
Is Epicurean Hotel a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond. It isn't on Forbes Travel Guide's Tampa or Gulf Coast pages. It has held its Four Diamonds since 2014, and it was built by the family behind Bern's Steak House.
Does Epicurean Hotel have a cruise shuttle?
No. No port shuttle is published. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Does Epicurean Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Tampa International: No shuttle. The hotel puts TPA 7.4 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: No shuttle. The hotel puts St. Pete-Clearwater 16.6 miles away.
Can I park at Epicurean Hotel while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Valet only, $25 a night for hotel guests, with free Tesla charging. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is Epicurean Hotel from Port Tampa Bay?
The hotel gives no distance to the port. It puts the Florida Aquarium, which sits next to Terminal 2, 3 miles away.
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