Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Oldsmar

As a longtime Marriott snob, I appreciate the modern look and amenities offered at their Courtyard locations.
Spacious lobby, bar and restaurant, working computers with printer availability, above-​average fitness centers and a very relaxed, yet professional attitude among the staff.
Honestly, I have no idea why this particular location even exists because it isn’t like Oldsmar is much of an area that attract tourists or visitors in the Tampa Bay area.
However, this property maintains the high level of cleanliness and service associated with similar properties in other more obvious geographical locations and I like knowing they are there when I need them.

First time I’ve seen that Elite Marriott members get their own parking: o) Typically fantastic stay. Awesome facility and staff. Free internet and not to far from Clearwater/​Downtown Tampa.
PROS: Staff, Location, Free wifi, Free Parking,
CONS: No breakfast

I stayed here after a bar hopping event a little while back. While it is just a Marriot like an other, this one is really new, clean, and offers great food. Because of these things, it’s really a much nicer Courtyard Marriot than someone might expect. It’s got a gym and pool, but I couldn’t find dinner here unless you are with a wedding party. That’s alright because it’s within walking distance to Botan Sushi, Oldsmar Taphouse, and Applebee’s. Good value here!

EVENT REVIEW
I recently attended a wedding event at this Courtyards location and I just had to share my experience.
Once upon a time we exclusively used Courtyard by Marriott for all of our hotel travel needs. Although it’s been years since we’ve done an overnight stay, I remember how much we always enjoyed breakfast. So it didn’t surprise me that the food prepared for the wedding by the hotel chef was good. However, it did surprise me that it was so good I would easily be a regular here for dinner if they were a restaurant.

GREAT VENUE
If you are considering a venue for a wedding or corporate function and food taste/​quality is important, this location should be high on your list. We were served a garden salad, rolls, amazing green bean w/​almonds, delicious butter noodles, the best garlic mashed red potatoes I’ve ever tasted and really delicious sliced ham. If that were the entire meal I would have been completely happy, however the final item on the menu was chicken alfredo and it was Uuuh-​Ma-​Zing.
It honestly makes no sense to me that this incredible chef creates meals like this in a chain hotel. I was blown away by his excellent cooking and I am pretty confident that I’m not over-​hyping the food. I will admit I had fairly low expectations, but even if they were high they would have been exceeded. The wedding consisted of about 70 guests and ran smoothly (in my opinion) using the in-​house events coordinator. There were a few discrepancies between the bride and the event coordinator concerning things promised, so my advice would be to get everything in writing prior to committing to this venue… which only makes sense.
THE VERDICT
Great location for small event planning.
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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and the comfort afforded by this hotel, and it was a welcome relief after a nightmare stay at a Hampton Inn in Brooksville. The room was elegant, and reeked of luxury. I was impressed with all aspects of my stay, from the friendly host that greeted me, to the delicious breakfast. This was a true delight in terms of a hotel stay, and I just booked a return trip.

HANDICAP ALERT– we had a reservation for a handicap accessible room with a request for a roll in shower.
When we arrived we were told that the only roll in shower was taken, but we could have an accessible room with tub.
The room we got did have wide doors and a roll under sink but that is it. No handrails around the comode, not safety rails etc in the tub. Very disapointing. Also the comode was a std. height– not comfort height as in most accessable rooms.

It is what it is. A Marriott Courtyard. Aren’t they all pretty much the same. A good bed for a decent price.
They’ve updated since the last time I stayed here. Have flat screens now. Rooms also have coffee makers, love seats and decent sized bathrooms. This one also has a buffet breakfast.
Can’t beat the close proximity to Applebee’s for late night two-​for-​ones!

This Marriott Courtyard is spotless, friendly and one of the best!
It shoulders up to a Fairfield too for big groups!

Definitely one of the best Courtyards I’ve stayed at. The rooms are almost like an exquisite hotel, very nicely laid out with spacious revamped bathrooms. The only thing that’s missing is a fridge and microwave.
It has all the amenities that all Courtyards have but just a whole lot nicer. It has a very nice pool, a good sized workout room (machine weights only), and a very spacious lobby for socializing. No dinner service here, only breakfast is served in the restaurant. The staff here is also very welcoming and some of the nicer staffs I’ve dealt with.
It does have the convenience of having an AppleBee’s right next door for close dining.
If only it wasn’t in the boonies of Tampa, I wish all Courtyards could be like this one.

I stayed here in August or September 2007 when I had to go to Tampa for some training.
Due to the proximity of this hotel to the Nielsen Company location on Brooker Creek, this place should just rename itself «The Nielsen Dorm Facilities.»