Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Rooftop pool in the Channel District, steps from the Aquarium
About this hotel
The rooftop swimming pool here pairs with a sun terrace and outdoor fireplace, a genuinely different evening setting from the ground-floor pools common closer to Busch Gardens. Rooms include air-conditioning, free WiFi, a refrigerator and microwave, and the Florida Aquarium sits an eleven-minute walk away with Benchmark International Arena fourteen minutes on foot. Electric vehicle charging is a specific, practical amenity for families driving an EV, and the Channel District setting suits a trip mixing downtown Tampa exploration with an Adventure Island day rather than one built purely around the park. A minimarket on site covers small essentials without a walk out, and BBQ facilities give a lower-key dinner option on an evening the family wants to stay close to the rooftop pool.
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Walk to Florida Aquarium
- EV charging available
Our take
The rooftop pool and walkable Channel District location make this a strong downtown pick for a family wanting real city evenings, though the drive to Busch Gardens is a genuine commitment from here, worth building into your daily plans well before you book the trip and pack the car for the week.
- ✓Walk to the Florida Aquarium during your downtown days rather than driving and parking separately.
- ✓Book early if you're driving an EV, since charging is a specific and useful amenity here.
- ✓Swim at the rooftop pool at sunset for the best views over the Channel District.
Why we love it
- Rooftop pool with sun terrace
- 11-minute walk to Florida Aquarium
- Electric vehicle charging on site
- Outdoor fireplace lounge
Why guests love itI would pick the Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District for a family that wants a downtown base with a rooftop swimming pool. It also has a fitness centre, a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace, and the Florida Aquarium is an 11-minute walk away. Electric vehicle charging is available on site. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10. Adventure Island needs a drive, so I would plan it as a day trip and enjoy the city on the other days.