39august Posted May 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Could someone recommend a hotel near a Publix in Tampa? We stayed in one a few years ago but don't remember name. Makes it easy to pick up wine the night before departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lax19 Posted May 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2018 You may want to try searching for Publix, Tampa Fl on Google Maps.. It will show several locations. Looks like one is close to the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2018 There is a Marriott at the marina/river walk/convention center area. Sorry I don't recall the name of the area. You can walk to a Publix from there, it is a few blocks. We were in Ybor City and used Uber to get from the Publix back to our hotel. Short/inexpensive ride. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 23, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Thanks for the Marriott info. We have no smartphone so no Uber for us. Surely someone familiar with Tampa can give me some more possible hotels. I am pretty sure the one we stayed in before was one of the Choice hotel group,ie Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, etc. or a La Quinta. At any rate it had a lovely aquarium in the lobby. Does this ring any bells for anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted May 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Lots of hotels near the TPA airport with a nearby mall (International Mall) as well as drug stores and chain dining options -- I don't specifically recall seeing a Publix in the area, but I'm sure you'll be able to find whatever you are looking for. Most of those hotels should offer free airport shuttles; some will offer port shuttles, or you can use a taxi for about $27+tip for the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 23, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Looking for a place to buy wine the night before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welove2cruise2014 Posted May 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks for the Marriott info. We have no smartphone so no Uber for us. Surely someone familiar with Tampa can give me some more possible hotels. I am pretty sure the one we stayed in before was one of the Choice hotel group,ie Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, etc. or a La Quinta. At any rate it had a lovely aquarium in the lobby. Does this ring any bells for anyone?Other downtown hotels walking distance to Publix are Westin Harbour Island and the Embassy Suites. There are many other hotels downtown but those are I think closest to Publix. Address of Publix is 243 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL. I believe there may be a wine store on Harbour Island as well (also walking distance). I have stayed at both the Westin and the previously recommended Marriott. I also lived in the area for many years and am happy to answer any other questions. Never cruised from Tampa but familiar with the Channelside / cruise terminal area. There is a small outdoor waterfront bar called "The Sail" right in front of the convention center that is usually my first stop when I am on vacation there! Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 27, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Thanks for all that info, welove2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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