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It's the downtown Residence Inn, tenth. Every suite has a full kitchen, breakfast is a free hot buffet, and parking is $25 a day — the lowest published rate we found downtown.
Marriott gives no port distance, no port shuttle and no word on leaving the car for the cruise. For the airport it names Rowe Transportation at $15 one way.
Good value for a family that wants to cook. Ask about the car when you book, not at the desk.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen and a second bedroom
- Anyone who wants free breakfast downtown
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want to walk to the ship. It's the far end of downtown.
- You want the car held for the cruise in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Residence Inn Downtown publishes.
Studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and laundry on site. No restaurant.
Marriott lists no port shuttle. It names Rowe Transportation for airport rides. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free full hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $25 a day, the cheapest we found downtown. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 41 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
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.
No hotel shuttle. Marriott names Rowe Transportation at $15 one way, and puts the airport 5 miles away.
Rowe Transportation
Marriott lists no port shuttle. It names Rowe Transportation for airport rides.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 miles away.
No hotel shuttle. Marriott names Rowe Transportation at $40 one way, and puts St. Pete-Clearwater 23 miles away.
Rowe Transportation
Marriott lists no port shuttle. It names Rowe Transportation for airport rides.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 miles away.
Self-parking is $25 a day, the cheapest we found downtown. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: $25 a day; no valet.
Marriott lists no port shuttle. It names Rowe Transportation for airport rides.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 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 mileage statedMarriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 miles away.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $25 a day, the cheapest we found downtown. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own garage
About $15/dayThe 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 evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · KitchenStudio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and laundry on site. No restaurant.
Breakfast
FreeFree full hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Address
Downtown, Tyler Street101 East Tyler Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Residence Inn Downtown 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
Parking for your stay
$25 a day; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free full hot breakfast. Weekdays 6:30–9:30 AM, weekends 7:00–10:00 AM
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Up to two, 50 lb, $75 per stay.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Rooms
Studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms and TTY/TTD.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking is $25 a day; there's no valet.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum age 21.
- No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
- A ride to the ship
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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Residence Inn Downtown FAQ
Does Residence Inn Downtown have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no port shuttle. It names Rowe Transportation for airport rides.
Does Residence Inn Downtown have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From Tampa International: No hotel shuttle. Marriott names Rowe Transportation at $15 one way, and puts the airport 5 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: No hotel shuttle. Marriott names Rowe Transportation at $40 one way, and puts St. Pete-Clearwater 23 miles away.
Can I park at Residence Inn Downtown while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $25 a day, the cheapest we found downtown. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Residence Inn Downtown from Port Tampa Bay?
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It's in the northern half of downtown, and puts the airport 5 miles away. It sits in our Downtown, the Riverwalk & Ybor band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. a taxi from the terminals runs on the meter, Uber's own estimate to TPA is about $24, and Carnival's transfer is $24.99 a person for its guests.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free full hot breakfast. Weekdays 6:30–9:30 AM, weekends 7:00–10:00 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The port lists oversized parking as an option but publishes no clearance or rate; call parking at 813-905-7678 before you bring a trailer or an RV.
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