This hotel is located in downtown Tampa, about a mile or so from the cruise ports. The property is very well maintained, and the staff was very helpful. They also provide a shuttle service to the cruise port for $5 per person, which was very convenient for us. Also, there is a Starbucks in the hotel, which also made it nice.

They were also very helpful with a housekeeping issue that we had.

I stayed here for a conference that was being held at the Hyatt. The location is a great central location, close to some good restaurants and very near transportation to Ybor (we took the trolley). Most of the staff was friendly and helpful. The room was pretty standard, nothing amazing, but I did really like the iHome; that was a great perk. The shower was really nice too, and the water was good water, some of the best "hotel water" I've come across (I usually find hotel water too soft). One complaint about sleep quality: I was staying in a room that could have been an adjoining room, and I awoke several times during the night to the other room's toilet flushing, and my neighbor's various morning noises.
Because I stayed for business, my room's internet access was comped, but I would have been really annoyed if I had to pay for internet: I think it's standard practice by now to provide free wi-fi. Also, because I stayed on business, I paid a reduced rate, so I can't comment on the value of the hotel.

I must say, I read some negative reviews about this hotel before my arrival and I was concerned about my stay. I have stayed at many Hyatt's throughout North America and this one is up to par with all the others!
I was greeted very kindly by by the bell staff, unloading all of my luggage and bringing me to check in. The reception staff that dealt with me were great. Polite, informative and granted my request of a room on one of the higher floors. I was provided with champagne upon check in.
I was taken to my room by one of the bell staff, I can't remember his name, but great guy. Chatted to me the whole way giving me tips on where to go to eat etc.
I got to my room, it was spotless, everything I would expect from a Hyatt.
I write this review from my room. All I can say, this Hyatt is everything a Hyatt should be and is. I have been very pleased with my stay thus far, and I will be back for another stay!

BTW, people who complain of building views......what do you expect when you stay at a hotel in the DT core!!??!! I'm in room 1011, view of side buildings etc, but my view has no effect on my stay or the quality of the hotel.

Kudos to Hyatt, another great location. I travel for business often and I highly urge anyone traveling to the area to consider the Hyatt Regency in DT Tampa!!!

My wife and I stayed at the Hyatt on a Friday and Saturday and had a great time due to the fact that it is centrally located to everything downtown Tampa has to offer. The room was great, it5 was clean, comfortable and had a nice view. The Front Desk was very helpful and outgoing. The doorman were all nice, but I have to say, Anthony is the face of the hotel, tremendously friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. He alone makes you want to come back.